Having researched and formulated the itinerary mentioned in the previous post we need to make sure all the other preparations were in order. This included:
- obtain an international drivers permit (which was relatively easy at local AAA office)
- book our airline tickets with our reward points
- rent a car
- purchase the 7 day JR pass
- book foreigners air tickets from Haneda to Asahikawa on ANA
- rent a mi-fi
- plot out the best driving routes on google maps
- book accommodations