Japan

Travel Factsheet • Asia

JPY

Currency

Japanese

Language

+81

Calling Code

Drives On

Emergency Numbers

Police: 110 Ambulance: 119

Entry Requirements

Visa: Visa-free access for short stays for many nationalities; check specific requirements.

Passport: 6 months validity

Money & Costs

Cards: Mixed

ATMs: High

Daily Budget: $120

Tipping: Tipping is not customary and may be seen as rude.

Health & Safety

Doctors: Common

Pharmacy: 24h common

Essential Phrases

Hello こんにちは

Goodbye さようなら

Please お願いします

Thank you ありがとうございます

Sorry ごめんなさい

Things to Avoid

Ignoring local etiquetteNot having cash for small purchasesUnderestimating travel times on public transport Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Religion

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