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Weather
Japan has a generally mild climate. Since the country stretches 3,000 km north to south, however, there is some variation
in climate throughout the year. The extreme north is subarctic and the extreme south subtropical. The period of the highest precipitation in most areas is during the rainy season, roughly from mid-June to
mid-July.Under the influence of youth and pop culture, for general, everyday wear, Japanese are becoming more casual in their attitude towards clothing and are apt to wear whatever feels most comfortable
- adapting the best of East and West to fit the occasion. You will see everything from tuxedos and cummerbunds to bell bottoms and beads, depending on where you are. But who you are, or rather what group you
identify with may also determine your dress. Even a novice tennis player or skier has often blown half a month's salary on proper sporting attire before taking their first lesson. But for everyday wear,
don't let cultural assumptions intimidate you. Formal clothing, such as tuxedos and evening gowns, are rarely required, and can be rented if necessary. You are generally safe in letting your own common sense
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Business Hours
Most museums are open on Sundays and national holidays and closed on Mondays.
Restaurants close early at night. The last order accepted is often around 9:00 p. m. Public transportation stops around midnight. On New Year's Day, practically all shops and restaurants, except those within
hotels, are closed and most will stay closed until January 3 as do government offices, banks, private companies, museums and the like. back to top |
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Electricity
The electric current in Japan is mostly 100 volts AC, but two different cycles
are used: 50 in Eastern Japan including Tokyo and 60 in Western Japan including Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka. At major hotels, two outlets for both 110 and 220 volts are installed for electric razors, hairdryers,
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Transportation
Taxi
Taxis can be convenient for intra-city transportation. To flag down a taxi, look
for a red light in the lower right corner of the windshield as you face it. Any other color means the taxi is reserved or occupied. Passengers enter the back door on the left side, which the driver opens and
closes automatically. If you are visiting someone's home or company, be sure to have its location on a map, as an address is not enough, given the complicated street layouts in the big cities. Tipping is not
practiced. Pay only the metered fare. Narita Express
If you land in Narita Airport and you know your hotel locates close to the JR
Station, Narita Express is the easiest way to downtown. The trains bound for Tokyo JR Station, Shinjuku JR Station, Yokohama JR Station. If you have big heavy languages, I recommend to use Limousine instead.
Your hotel may be far from the JR station with many stairs up and down. Train
There are three kinds of train systems in Japan. First one is JR, Japan Railways,
used to be governmental operation and currently seven JR companies operates the train systems in the each region of Japan.
The second one is private company operations. Metropolitan area like Tokyo has
several train companies. The third one is subway line. Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Osaka have subway lines and train runs downtown area of big cities. Bus
Bus system is complicated- route, fare, and destination in Japanese. Since drivers don't speak English, a bus riding will be a big challenge for you. back to top |
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Visa and Passport
Any foreign visitor desiring to enter Japan must have a valid passport bearing a
visa for a stay in a given status as specified under the Immigration Control Order. Visa
The visa, unless it is exempted, is issued at Japanese Consular Offices abroad,
and in areas that do not have a Consular Office, they are issued by the ambassador or at a Japanese Embassy. Visas must be received prior to arrival in Japan. Visas issued in cases that are determined solely
by Consular Offices abroad can be obtained within two or three days. Visas that must be referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for approval (those who enter Japan for employment, studies, etc.) require
between two and three months. Tourist Visa:
One should apply for a visa status called "Temporary Visitor" to visit Japan for sightseeing, engaging in sports
activities, visiting relatives, going on inspection tours, or participating in meetings, short study courses or other similar activities without intending to engage in any remunerative activities. The period
of stay to be granted is 90 days or shorter.
As a general rule, the applicant must submit to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate the following: 1) a valid passport; 2) two copies of the completed visa
application form (a passport-size portrait must be affixed to each of them); 3) an air or sea passage return ticket from Japan or evidence of purchase thereof. Commercial Visa: If one intends to visit Japan on a business or commercial mission, a commercial visa must be secured. The type of visa and the period of stay to be granted will vary
depending on the case presented by the applicant.
As a general rule, the applicant must submit to the visa issuing authorities two copies of a letter from the firm from which the applicant is given an
assignment to visit Japan in addition to the documents for tourist visa applicants. For more information on this and other types of visas, contact the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate. back to top |
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