Saw this earlier but finally got a minute to chime in! Japan is going to be amazing with that E-M10! I remember my first time in Osaka dragging around a massive DSLR... my back was killing me by day three lol. Switching to MFT totally changed how I travel. Honestly, forget the big tripod for street photography. It is just more weight you dont need and you will just be in peoples way in crowded spots. Plus, the stabilization on that Olympus is magic! If you really want a steady shot for night scenes, just grab a Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Black. It fits in a jacket pocket and costs next to nothing. Since youre trying to stay under $200, dont get sucked into buying a $150 camera bag. I love the Think Tank Photo Mirrorless Mover 10 Pewter because its tiny, cheap, and fits the E-M10 like a glove. It doesnt scream expensive camera which is nice too. Also, definitely grab a high-quality SD card. I used a cheap one once and it died halfway through a trip to Tokyo... total nightmare. Now I only use the SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card for everything. Spend that extra money on ramen and sushi instead! Youll have a blast and that little camera is gonna capture some incredible memories without weighing you down. Those Shinjuku neon lights look fantastic on an Olympus sensor!

Quick reply while I have a sec. You definitely want extra power because those E-M10 batteries are tiny and wont last a full day of sightseeing. Since you are on a budget, stick to these basics:

• Wasabi Power Battery for Olympus BLS-5 BLS-50 2-Pack
• Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap Black Skip the tripod for street shots. The built-in stabilization is solid for handheld shooting, even at night. It keeps your kit way lighter.

Take a deep breath because you honestly picked the best system for Japan. When I first started traveling with my current setup, I was so worried about missing out on shots that I overpacked. I ended up so satisfied once I realized I didnt need half that junk. Here is what I found actually matters:

• Extra batteries are non-negotiable. I usually carry three and it feels great knowing I wont run out of juice mid-afternoon.
• A really simple padded sleeve or a small insert for your regular bag works well. You dont need a dedicated heavy camera bag.
• Skip the tripod for street photography. These cameras have incredible stabilization and I have no complaints about my handheld night shots. Keeping it light is the way to go. You are gonna have a blast... Japan is a photographers dream!

My buddy told me the exact same thing last week. Guess he was right lol.