Questions tagged [japan]
An island nation in East Asia known for many aspects of its unique culture and having one of the world's largest cities, Tokyo as its capital.
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Do domestic ferry companies in Japan sell "standby" tickets when passengers cancel very late or don't show up for their reservations?
I'm in Hokkaido, Japan and it's Golden Week so many things are booked out, including longer distance ferries.
Japanese ferry websites have always been quite bad. No English version, text as images in ...
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Is the ban on women in Mt. Omine legally enforced?
Mount Omine in Japan is said to be off-limits to women. However, it isn't clear (at least from a quick browse of English-language websites) whether the ban is legally enforced, or whether the ...
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What should I submit in-lieu on no objection certification for tourist visa for Japan when switching jobs?
I am planning to switch jobs in the next 1-2 months, with a 2 week break between the two. I want to take a trip to either Japan or Europe in this window.
Japan and Schengen visa requirements for ...
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Can i take sand from a Japanese beach for educational purposes?
I'm going for a trip to Japan and I planned getting a jar of sand from a local beach. It's for my geography teacher, she collects sands from across the world in the classroom, she has already over 40 ...
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Is it possible to book a ferry from Fukuoka or Shimonoseki to Busan online in early 2023?
For over a decade I've entered Japan on one way tickets and no airline has asked for my proof of return/onward flights, so I stopped obtaining them long ago.
However a few days ago I arrived at BKK ...
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Wildlife in Hokkaido in November
I'm trying to understand what wildlife species can be expected to be found in Hokkaido around November. Where should one travel on tge island to maximize the odds to see them.
E.g. Are there any ...
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Forgot to submit Record of Purchase card at Narita
Last time I went on holiday to Japan, I bought some souvenirs and took advantage of the Tax-Free exception for tourists. I knew the procedure to follow regarding the paperwork, so as instructed, I ...
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Do I have to prepare hotel booking, travel agenda or flight ticket when I apply for Korea tourist visa from Japan?
I'm a foreigner working in Japan so I have residence card here (my card will last till 2024)
I'm planning to go to Korea next January. From the website I see that I just need to fill out the visa ...
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My japan landing permission date is higher than my japan tourist visa, which date should i follow for departure?
I just arrived a couple of days to Japan and my single entry visa expires in 6 days, I had my departure flight on the last day of the visa. But when I pass the border security gate the sticker of ...
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Requirements for an invitation letter for an internship in Japan
I have Indian nationality and I am planning to go to Japan for three months to do an internship at a university in Tokyo. I am going to apply for a Student Internship Visa for less than 90 days. In ...
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Owning a car in Japan and changing visa/departing for a long trip
what happens if you:
posses a Japanese driving license
posses a Japanese car
posses a valid parking spot (車庫証明)
switch from a working visa to a tourist visa and later go on a trip in Japan, thus ...
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What ticket options for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route are available in 2023?
I am wanting to travel the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route this year. In previous years a slightly discounted international tourist pass for the whole route called the "Tateyama Kurobe Option Ticket&...
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Do Indian citizens need a transit visa for Japan and Thailand?
Two international connections from Canada to India via Tokyo and Bangkok. I am indian citizen and working in canada as i have open work permit of canada. So my question is can i travel to india via ...
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Can I change my itinerary after getting a visa to enter Japan?
So, I have an Indian passport, and I applied for an internship visa to Japan. The visa was for less than 90 days. I had to show booking of flight in the documents. So, I had held booking for a ...
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Buy Narita Skyliner ticket on platform with foreign credit card
I went to Narita Airport and wanted to buy Skyliner ticket on platform (I've used Suica and entered the gate), but looks like the vending machine there didn't accept my credit card despite there's an ...
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Anyone experience marrying in Japan?
I’m planning to bring my birth certificate to Japan because the ward office requires you to have original copy of it in order to get married. Would it be possible if I bring it just for that purpose? ...
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Indonesian having Japan Student Visa (Language School) Unable to Apply for S.Korea Tourist Visa in Japan
My friend from Indonesia has stayed in Japan for 1,5 years on student visa for language school and she recently planned a vacation with her classmates to South Korea in September.
They already bought ...
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Baggage handling and transit at Tokyo Narita
I am an Indian passport holder and will be traveling from Calgary (YYC) to Mumbai with a transit at Narita with a 21 hour layover.
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