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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Large-size taxi options in Tokyo
What are the largest sized taxi options in Tokyo and how to order them? We'll need to travel with 4 people, each with a mid-to-large sized suitcase. The last time we did, we got one of the newer style ...
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Do I need a Japan transit visa?
I am travelling from India to Canada and I have a stopover in Japan, where I will be changing airports. Landing in HND, flying from NRT.
I have an Indian passport and I'm a Canadian Permanent Resident....
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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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Do I need a prescription to bring medication into Japan that is prescription-only there but OTC in the US?
I am going to Japan for a week-and-a-half trip (leaving from the US). I often take Melatonin to help myself sleep, and especially want it to help with jetlag (in both directions). It is available over-...
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Universal Studios Japan (Express ticket for child age 3)
Does a child (3 years old) need an express ticket to Universal Studios Japan if his parents have express passes?
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Japan e-Visa system cannot read my passport, and embassy have no slot for in-person application, what should I do?
I have a Vietnamese passport and currently reside in Singapore. I'm planning a trip to Japan on the 28th of October and currently applying for tourist visa through the Japan e-Visa system.
However the ...
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Toilet laws for Transgender people in Japan
I'm a trans woman heading to Japan on holidays soon.
Are there any particular laws surrounding the toilets in Japan for transgender people? I will be presenting female - but I will be visibly ...
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JR (Japan Rail) pass in fastest types of Shinkansens
I learnt today that the JR pass doesn't allow one to travel using the fastest type of Shinkansens, namely Nozomi and Mizuho (running in the Tokaido-Sanyo-Kyushu lines). For reference see this webpage. ...
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Time for self transfer at Okinawa Naha airport
I have a Hong Kong Airlines flight booked landing at Okinawa Naha airport at 15:00 on a Sunday. Our plans have changed slightly and we now want to fly immediately on to Ishigaki that same day. It'll ...
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Why SIM in Japan for traveller is data only? [duplicate]
When I arrived at Japan, I tried to find a SIM which would allow me to make and receive call. However, SIM was data only.
Why is this?
For examples:
I can not make / receive calls (Travel SIM/WiFi)
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Is there a way to keep my SIM card but use my phone in Japan besides international roaming?
I live in the United States, and have an American phone carrier. At the end of this month, I will go to Japan for about a year. I want to register my phone with a Japanese network. However, I do not ...
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Is Suica better than PASMO?
Can one say whether for travelling in Tokyo Suica cards are better than PASMO cards or vice versa? I'm interested in moving around in Tokyo by public transport.
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Any Non-seafood Japanese food options?
I am allergic to seafood but will eat pretty much anything else. I know a lot of Japanese cuisine is based on seafood - but are there other Japanese meat or vegetable dishes I should try? I really ...
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Transit visa in Japan [duplicate]
I am travelling from US(SFO) to India (Delhi) via Haneda airport Japan. If my ANA flight from SFO to Haneda lands at Terminal T2 and my ANA flight from Haneda to Delhi is from terminal T3 , will I ...
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This article in a major Australian newspaper says Aussies just gained visa-free access to Japan. Didn't we already have it?
I've been visiting Japan for something like twenty years with Australian passports and never needed to obtain a visa in advance. I've always been granted 90-day stays. I was there a few months before ...
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Can my US citizen child get into Japan, if passport expires in less than six months?
My son and I are US citizens, and we are currently in China. We will fly home to the USA at the end of August. My son's passport expires in early February. This means that in August, my son's passport ...
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Matsuri in rural areas: where to find information?
For an upcoming travel in Japan I would like to visit some matsuri in not so touristic places/more rural areas.
Trying to search online for matsuri calendar returned me only hits for famous events ...
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Are there nice walking/hiking trails around Shibu Onsen in November?
I'll be traveling to Shibu Onsen in November and wondering if it's worth spending an extra day to explore the area and get out into Nature, maybe see some Autumn/early Winter foliage. I can't seem to ...
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Can I travel without a passport as a dual French/Japanese citizen
As a dual citizen of both France and Japan, would it be possible to travel on a direct flight from Japan to France, and from France to Japan without owning any passport?
The traveler would use a ...
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Japan shore pass
Can an Indian citizen going to Canada with Canada study visa who has layover at Haneda airport,Japan can have shore pass and visit the city during the layover time without any hassle .
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Fukushima, Japan restricted areas?
I am interested in learning about the current status of the restricted zone surrounding the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which experienced a nuclear incident in 2011. A specific map on a website ...
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Alight at Nippori with Skyliner ticket for Ueno
When riding Keisei Skyliner train from Narita Airport to Tokyo, it costs the same to go to Nippori vs Ueno.
Before the pandemic, when I purchased Skyliner ticket, the staff never asked me where I am ...
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Dual citizenship travel through Japan [duplicate]
I am a dual citizen of Country A (currently here) and Country B. I will be travelling to Japan, country B has visa free access, where as country A requires a visa to enter Japan.
I will be getting a ...
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Italian citizen travelling in Japan for holiday. What to do?
I am planning to visit Japan in late summer (for 1-2 weeks I am not sure yet). I am an Italian citizen with an Italian passport. I had a quick look online to see if I need to do anything regarding ...
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Does Tokyo based PASMO work in Kyoto?
I have a PASMO which I bought in Tokyo, but I would like to use it in Kyoto for a few days. Will it work?
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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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Does re-entry into Japan reset the three-month (tourism visa-exemption) clock? [duplicate]
I am a Canadian who recently stayed in Japan for three month. I wonder if re-entry into the country will "reset the clock".
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Canadian traveling to Europe and Japan wanting to "reset the clock" [duplicate]
I am about to overstay in Europe on my Canadian passport for the purpose of tourism. I also recently spent three months in Japan.
Question: does a re-entry into the EU/Japan reset the 90 days clock?
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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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Do I need an adapter for my (US-based) USB bricks for use in Japan?
I live in the US, and I am traveling to Japan for a few days.
I want to know if I need an adapter for my USB Wall Bricks.
None of them are three pronged, all of them have just two prongs.
I do not ...
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Is speeding tolerated in Japan?
Driving in Japan (Nara prefecture) as a tourist, I noticed that while the speed limits are generally very low, at least for my German feeling, nearly everyone seems to do at least some degree of ...
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I am bringing three laptops into Japan (Two for my personal/work reason and one used one for gift), could this be a problem to customs?
I am bringing three laptops:
For work
For personal use
Used one to give away to my girlfriend.
My carry on bag was not searched last time I visited, but if they decide to search this time and they ...
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Japan for Up to 10 years?
I am a United Kingdom citizen, and planning to travel to Japan. When doing this, according to travel advice on Japan, their entry rules imply that a person can stay as long as they have a valid (...
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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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Getting certified bank statements in Malaysia from India for a Japanese visa
I am a visitor in Malaysia applying for a visa for Japan.
How do I get certified bank statements in Malaysia for my bank account in India?
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Stop along the Tokyo-Kyoto Shinkansen for Mt Fuji views
We are currently in Tokyo and will be traveling to Kyoto tomorrow, March 31, by bullet train (nothing booked yet). We would like to see Mt Fuji along the way. Ideally it will take as little time out ...
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Is it correct that, you can NOT use foreign credit cards, whatsoever, in Japan in train ticket machines? (As of 2023.)
In Japan at train stations, you can very easily buy a ticket, shinkansen or other service, at the ticket machines just by the gate.
There are (A) "credit card only" machines and (B) machines ...
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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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Does the ferry terminal for Okinawa in Kagoshima have free Wi-Fi? Does it have access to power outlets?
The ferry from Kagoshima at the south of mainland Japan to Okinawa leaves at around 5.30pm to 6.00pm which is a good number of hours after the checkout time of most accommodation.
I know from ...
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Canadian visiting Japan
I’m a Canadian citizen and I want to visit my girlfriend in Japan. Is Japanese immigration strict compared to the US? I also wonder if my reason for visiting (to visit my girlfriend) would be a ...
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Is JR Pass 7 days worth it for this itinerary of ours?
We (my wife and I) are planning to go to Japan for 14 days in May 2023, however we are struggling to decide whether it is cheaper to buy 7 days JR Pass (covers all Japan area) or to not buy the JR ...
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Is exactly this type of "CDC" covid vaccination card (shown), EXACTLY what is required on entry in to Japan currently as proof of vaccination?
Here's the exact requirement currently (2023) for entering Japan for US folks. A fresh covid test or:
A COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated AND received a booster ...
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Transit visa for Japan
I have booked my ticket from Canada to India via Haneda airport, Japan. My layover is 16 hours at Haneda airport and date change 10 July to 11 July. Is a transit visa required?
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Can anyone identify this hotel in Osaka?
Long shot, but can any one identify this hotel in Osaka. In fact "filmed" in 1997.
Conceivably the sign across the road helps. (I pasted in a blow-up of it.)
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For the Nozomi from Shinagawa to Osaka, say on a Saturday afternoon, would tickets/seats typically be available - or would you need to book?
I've never been on a bullet train,
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/timetable/00006668/00000110?direction=down&type=Nozomi
On say a Saturday afternoon: if I understand that page there ...
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Visa for layover in Narita Airport?
Is a Visa required for a 15 hour layover in Narita Airport, flying in from South Africa?
Ticket included departure from SA, with a 3hour stopover in Doha, 15 hour stopover in Narita Airport, with ...
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I've been granted a Japanese visa with a validity of 15 days. How do I calculate the day on which I'll have to leave the country?
If I have a visa waiver that grants me a maximum of 15 days per stay, and I arrive in Japan on the 1st of March at 8 p.m., what is my last date of departure?
Is it the 15th of March (because the ...
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Where in Japan can I stay in a renovated 空き家 abandoned house?
Apparently Japan has up to eight million abandoned houses. In Japanese they're called "akyia" (空き家).
Until very recently they were rarely renovated. But a couple of foreigners living in ...
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Do I Need an American Visa to travel to Japan from Mexico? [duplicate]
I am Mexican and I Currently have my Mexican passport, I would like to visit Japan and I heard that if you take a flight from LAX to Japan rather than directly from Mexico it gets more affordable. My ...
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What type of face-mask should I use in Japan?
It seems that in Japan face-masks are currently recommended (not mandatory):
in public transportation, and
both indoors and outdoors, if there is a distance of less than aproximately 2 meters.
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