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Learn a little more about Japan's customs, culture and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as its seasonal weather, geography and luggage delivery options. Many of the questions first-time travelers might have are answered here, along with insider tips and practical advice to help you navigate the country with confidence.
Japan's official language is Japanese, but English is generally understood in major cities and designated tourist sites.
All of Japan sits within the same time zone, and no daylight saving is practiced. The country is nine hours ahead of GMT.
Wi-Fi & Connectivity
Wireless hotspots are popping up all over major cities in Japan, so you should never be too far from a Wi-Fi connection.
Plugs & Electricity
Japan uses two flat parallel prong plugs. For guaranteed charging of your electrical necessities, purchase a plug adapter beforehand.
The Japanese yen is used throughout the country and you can exchange foreign currency at the airports and most major banks.
Tax-Free Shopping
Visitors to Japan are eligible for tax exemption on many consumer goods. The process of receiving your tax back can vary from store to store.
Tipping is not practiced in Japan. In fact, it can cause discomfort and confusion if you do. A service charge is generally added on to the final bill in restaurants.
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Even though Japan is a cash-centric country, credit cards are usually accepted in most shops, restaurants and taxis in major cities.
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The weather in Japan can vary wildly depending on where you are traveling to. Find out the best times to visit and what to pack.
Please check the latest information on Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) website or contact the Japanese embassy/consulate in your country/region of residence.
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Visitors to Japan pay a 1,000 yen departure tax to expand and enhance the country’s tourist infrastructure—a small tax that will make a significant difference.
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) operates a visitor hotline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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The Japan Customs official page is your most trustworthy source to answer any questions or queries related to Japanese customs and duty.
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Make your journeys as smooth as the public transportation you will ride on by purchasing a chargeable IC travel card.
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While bottled water is readily available all over Japan—including in the infinite vending machines—the tap water is perfectly safe to drink.
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If you don't wish to haul your luggage around with you, drop your bags and cases off at the delivery service kiosks located at the airports.
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To stretch your yen as far as possible, research into discounted travel and accommodation, as well as eating options that won't break the bank.
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If you do find yourself in a situation that requires serious help, dial 110 for an urgent call to the police and 119 for fire or ambulance.
Your embassy is there to help and support you if you should need it. Make sure you know how to get in touch.
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Following a general travelers code of respect for the people you meet and places you visit will stand you in good stead.
Make sure you are aware of the local laws in Japan as ignorance is not accepted as a valid line of defense.
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Avoid closed doors and fully-booked hotels by finding out the Japanese business hours for major businesses, services, and facilities, and the dates of the major holidays.
Download a selection of apps to make your trip to Japan run even smoother. Choose from a list of all-round, navigation, sightseeing and accommodation applications.
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Instead of just an email, send a postcard back home to let friends and family know about your Japanese adventure.
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While modern technology enables you to connect with friends and family around the world from the palm of your hand, there still might be times when you need to make use of public telephones.
Book your stay in Japan through one of these useful sites offering a wide range of accommodation options.
At major train stations, airports, and hotels, as well as in most newer shopping centers and theaters in the city, the disabled traveler or wheelchair user should have little trouble getting from place to place.
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Traveling to Japan with children may seem like a daunting prospect and something best avoided, however, the country is surprisingly accessible.
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Visit Japan Web: The Online Registration Before Arriving in Japan
Japanese customs: mysos replaced from november, 14, 2022.
During the Covid pandemic, entry procedures in Japan have changed a lot, which created some confusion. It is still somewhat the case after the reopening to tourism since October 11, even if a focus has been placed on easing the procedures especially through digitalization , to minimize human interactions and subsequent contamination risks.
Until recently, the Japanese government asked visitors to install specific app on their smartphones:
- MySOS, for advance registration of information regarding vaccine status / PCR test, for faster airport procedures in Japan (the "fast track" system)
- COCOA, an app to track contact-cases and infected persons, but it was discontinued in September 2022.
MySOS was not mandatory but highly recommended . Travelers who could not use the app were directed upon their arrival in Japan to a specific line in order to complete the necessary steps (showing a valid vaccination certificate / PCR test, etc.) which lengthened their time at the airport.
New website available since November 1st, 2022
In mid-October 2022, a new change in the procedure has been announced for all entry in Japan from November 14 included : every traveler (tourist, foreign resident and Japanese citizen alike) can register in advance on the Visit Japan Web site.
Visit Japan Web is a free, single portal to group formalities related to:
- Covid-19 🦠 ( quarantine , vaccination certificate, PCR test); The Pre-registration for Quarantine Procedures section collects the information that were previously filled in the MySOS app ("Fast Track" function);
- Immigration : the Disembarkation Card for Foreigner that was formerly handed in the plane ✈️ just before landing (does not concern Japanese citizens and foreign permanent residents);
- Customs 🛂 , with the Declaration of Personal effects and Unaccompanied Articles , to fill upon arrival, formerly either on a paper form or on the Japanese government’s Zeikan shinkoku app (税関申告アプリ).
In the facts, registering on the website has been possible since November 1, 2022 , for any arrival in Japan from November 14 in one of its largest airports:
- Tokyo -Narita,
- Tokyo-Haneda,
- Osaka - Kansai (KIX),
- Chubu ( Nagoya ),
- Fukuoka ( Kyushu ),
- New Chitose ( Hokkaido ) and
- Naha ( Okinawa ).
Travelers arriving in Japan before November 14, 2022, can still use the MySoS app to fill their Covid related data and are not the target of the Visit Japan Web.
1 blue screen and 2 QR Codes to show on a smartphone
Like with MySOS previously, each step of the registration process is ended by a change in the page display that includes:
- A blue screen , for a successful quarantine procedure registration,
- and the creation of 2 QR Codes for customs and immigration procedures.
Once all the steps are completed, a visitor’s smartphone 📱 will display first a blue screen, then 2 QR Codes to show at each checkpoint.
Starting April 29, 2023 , according to March 10 and April 26 latest announcements of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, some of the borders restrictions will be lifted and the Covid-19 quarantine procedure (blue screen) will not be required anymore .
It is highly recommended to register before departing for Japan : at the latest 6h prior to the flight’s departure, and ideally within the 10 preceding days , in order to allow time for the review of the submitted documents. Reviews are sorted by date of arrival in Japan . Visit Japan Web is available in English.
Whether you are fully vaccinated or not, consider using Visit Japan Web to make sure to board your flight to Japan, as airlines reserve the right to refuse passengers who may potentially be banned at the Quarantine Procedures step.
The necessary documents are:
- A valid email address (will be used as a user ID to each access to Visit Japan Web);
- Until April 29, 2023 , Covid vaccination certificate or negative PCR test result taken less than 72 hours before departure and translated in English (use the Japanese-English form provided by the Japanese Ministry of Health here );
- An address in Japan (for example, of the first accommodation you will be staying at).
If traveling with underage children , it is possible to register them on the same Visit Japan Web account (up to 10 travelers). Dependent or handicapped adults who cannot go through the procedures alone can also be registered in the Family members traveling with you section. However, each of them has to have their own passport or equivalent immigration document.
Each member of the family registered on the same account will also have their blue screen and 2 QR Codes, to show at checkpoints at the arrival airport in Japan.
Like with MySOS, registering with Visit Japan Web is not mandatory , however it helps going through the entry procedures in Japan faster, and reduces the hurdles of tedious formalities after 12 hours of more spent in a plane.
On April 5, 2023, Kono Taro, the Japanese Minister of Digital Affairs, announced that travelers are no longer required to show any document at arrival airport’s quarantine in Japan . However, filling information forms for immigration and customs is still a requirement.
Additional tips and advice
An Internet 📶 connection is required to use the Visit Japan Web site, especially to create the account, fill in the user’s information, and their family’s when applicable (name, passport number, etc.), the forms regarding vaccination or PCR test and create the first QR Code. The digital Disembarkation Card for Foreigners and custom procedures can be completed offline and the QR codes created upon arrival at the airport.
Creating a Visit Japan Web account is possible on a computer (Chrome browser is recommended) or on a smartphone (Chrome browser recommended on Android). In any case, before departure, make sure to be logged in only on the device you will use to travel (a smartphone ideally), and check that all information is up-to-date.
Questions asked at immigration and customs procedures are the same than on the paper forms. In any event, official Japanese sources (the Embassy of Japan or the Border Control page of the Japanese Ministry of Health for example) are the ultimate references regarding entry procedures in Japan and should be checked frequently.
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