Erik always tells me I have too much stuff in my purse. I disagree with him. Everything I carry is very important. The things I carry in my purse tell you a lot about the city I live in, so I thought I would share these with you.
Mother Child Badge: I carry this badge on my purse. It is a polite way to let people know I am pregnant and they should give up their seat for me on the train. Most of the time it works. I find that women, regardless of their age, are more likely to offer their seat. I hardly ride the trains during rush hour, so it's not really a problem. Although one day I was tempted to hit the young man listening to his iphone while sitting in the courtesy seats with my umbrella. I restrained myself and found another place on the train.Kleenex w/Advertising: Someone is always standing outside the station gate handing out these little pocket tissues. They use them for advertising and promotions. Great for runny noses and when the bathroom doesn't have toilet paper.
iphone 5 w/earbuds: This was a splurge when we arrived in Japan. In the US we had very basic call/text only phones. The iphone is a must here. We use the map Aps frequently. Sometimes I use the dictionary/translating Aps at the store. It's also nice to listen to music while riding on the train.
Suica card & keys: To ride the train, I just scan my Suica card. If you don't have a card, you buy a ticket. You can also use the card at some stores and vending machines. I only use mine for work transportation, it makes it much easier to keep track of expenses.
Hand Towel: Many public restrooms do not have paper towels or hand dryers. Carrying a small hand towel or handkerchief is very handy. It's also good for those days when it's super hot and you are sweating.
Water Bottle: Erik said I needed to stop going to the Vending Machine so much, so I started carrying a water bottle:)
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