A HUGE backpack to put everything else in. Don�t worry if it gets too heavy to carry, especially if you�re a fifteen-year-old schoolgirl who�s too busy studying for her entrance exams to work out in the gym, as certain half dog demons will carry it for you.
Texts books for studying. Note: this only applies to fifteen-year-old schoolgirls studying for entrance exams. If you are not fifteen years old or a schoolgirl, substitute with manga, preferably those by a certain manga artist with the initials of R.T.
Lots and lots of instant ramen for bribing certain half dog demons to carry your extra big and extra heavy backpack.
Hairspray. Apart from the obvious use, it is also handy for dealing with ugly frog demons. Note: When dealing with frog demons, the hairspray will only work in conjunction with fire so it would be a good idea to bring a lighter as well but not necessary as little white monkeys will find a fire for you.
A little white monkey: preferable one who can dance on people�s heads whilst twirling a small dish on a stick. Such monkeys are needed when dealing with ugly frog demons as they have the ability to find fire, however small. If you cannot get access to a little white monkey then it is advisable to bring a lighter
Clothes to change into. Identical green, white and red sailor school uniforms with ultra short skirts preferred.
Torch. Handy for going into caves. Also useful for telling ghost stories around the campfire at night (hold the torchlight upwards just below your chin whilst making a scary face).
Food to feed your friends with. Preferably junk food, as these are not sold in the supermarkets in the Sengoku jidai. Lollipops are highly recommended as little fox demons and cute little monkey trios are very partial to them. There is absolutely no use in feeding them lollipops whatsoever except that they look really adorable when sucking on one.
Autograph book: In case you meet a historically famous person.
First-aid kit: Especially if you intend to fight a lot of youkai and there�s no knowing whether they are stronger or weaker than you.
Bathing suit: As this is feudal Japan you are going to, you can bet that there�ll be a considerable number of quaint onsen. This item is optional but it�ll be a good idea to wear one at all times when bathing as certain half dog demons tend to take advantage of this situation to see if they can steal your shikon shards. Certain cursed monks are also known to take advantage of such situations for their own reasons.
Sleeping bag: So that even when you have to sleep in the wilderness, you can still get a good night�s sleep. Don�t get conned into sleeping against a tree or wall in a sitting position by certain half dog demons and cursed monks because it is not a comfortable position at all and you might wake up in the morning with back and neck pain.
Do not bring
Any money as the currency used in feudal Japan is quite different from the currency used in the modern world. You don�t want to pay for a meat bun and then have people yelling after you for not paying as in what happened to Miaka from Fushigi Yuugi.
Don�t worry about food as certain cursed monks are quite apt in cooking snakes and lizards and said monks are also very good at procuring accommodation with �a little white lie�.
Pixie sticks: Lollipops are okay but pixie sticks just make cute little fox demons go crazy.
Coffee: We don�t not know what effect caffeine will have on youkai and humans in the Sengoku jidai but you can bet it ain�t gonna be pretty although it could be hilarious.
Alarm clocks: Not unless you have them in abundance. Half dog demons just don�t seem to understand it and will most probably smash it into smithereens. Of course, if said half dog demon insists on smashing it in your bedroom before sneaking it into the Sengoku jidai for some more smashing, then there isn�t much you can do about it.
Your little brother: Especially if he�s a full human. According to certain half dog demons, little human boys are a great delicacy among the youkai race and even though we can�t be sure whether he is serious or only joking, in such cases, it is better to be safe than sorry.
However, if you have a particularly annoying and bothersome younger brother, we�d advise that you encourage him to go down the well and if possible, tie some delicious smelling meat such as roast chicken and barbecue pork around his body.