If you check this, you will know most of
Don’t forget to check it before travelling to Japan!
Minus 2 hours from Waktu Indonesia Barat
Japanese.
It may be hard to communicate with Japanese people in English
In many department stores, hotels, tourist destinations, the number of concierges who can speak English is increasing.
If you want to learn Japanese, check out: Fun!
There are four seasons in Japan. There is
For example, while Okinawa has relatively warm weather, Hokkaido has cold weather for
Spring: March, April, May
It is the transition between winter and summer. Temperature changes drastically in this period.
Summer: June, July, August
June is rainy season. It is the hottest period in the whole year. The temperature often exceeds 30 degree
Restaurant and department store may have strong air cooler at this period, so don’t forget to bring your light coat.
Autumn: September, October, November
It is the transition between summer and winter. Temperature changes drastically. September is a month with
Winter: December, January, February
January and February are the coldest months in a year.
Tap water is drinkable. You can also buy mineral water if you need it.
You can buy it at
Unit
10,000 IDR＝92
※August
Type
① Bill
1,000 Yen, 5,000 Yen, 10,000 Yen, (2,000 Yen※No image)
There
② Coin
1 Yen, 5 Yen, 10 Yen, 50 Yen, 100 Yen, 500 Yen
International airports
Major bank
You can withdraw Japanese Yen at the ATM with your country cash card or credit card.
※ ATM
Japan Post Bank
Seven Bank
Sales tax for shopping, dining, accommodation etc.
※Be careful before paying, sometimes the tax is not included in the price
Plug
A Type
Voltage
Indonesia: 220 V/50 Hz
Japan: 100 V/50~60 Hz
Before using your electronic devices in Japan, please check their voltage. If it is necessary, please bring voltage transformer.
There are consecutive holidays in May and September. At that time, recreational facilities may be full of domestic tourists. Furthermore, tour fee may be more expensive than usual. If you come to Japan, coming in weekdays is highly recommended.
1-Jan
15-Jan
11-Feb
20-Mar
29-Apr
3-May
5-May
20-Jul
21-Sep
22-Sep
23-Sep
12-Oct
3-Nov
23-Dec
As halal food is extremely rare, you have to research foods and restaurants where you want to eat before coming to Japan. You can also ask for vegetarian menu to the restaurant staff.
If you are 20 years old or older, Japan law prohibits you from smoking or buying cigarette.
Basically, it is also prohibited to smoke in
There is also smoking and non-smoking area in restaurant and hotel. Don’t forget to check it out before smoking.
If you are 20 years old or older, Japan law prohibits you from smoking or buying alcohol.
You may have to show your ID card before purchasing alcohol in
If you call it from fixed-line phone or Japanese
Police: 110
Police (English): 03-3501-0110
Fire/Ambulance: 119
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