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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Is there one or more marinas in Okinawa used by private yacht owners that allows non-yachties to visit?
I've been in Naha, Okinawa for about a month, and I'm feeling it's time to move to the big islands.
But since I've hitchhiked my whole trip (except the flight from Taiwan to Okinawa), and since I've ...
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Which is the most scenic train route between Nagano and Kyoto?
We will be catching the train between Nagano and Kyoto in a few weeks. There looks to be two options:
Nagano to Nagoya, then change and on to Kyoto (we will do this part in reverse a few days later ...
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Looking for micro breweries in the Tokyo area
We will spend a couple of days in the Tokyo area and it would be really fun to visit a microbrewery there. So I am looking for microbreweries in the area or places that serve their products.
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Are gifts requested by my host, but bought by me, items "requested from someone else" according to customs in Japan?
When traveling to Japan, upon arriving, passengers are requested to fill out a custom declaration form. Question number 1.6 asks whether the passanger is bringing "any items [they] have been ...
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Is a Japan transit visa required for a 19-hour layover at Haneda?
My flight is from Detroit to Haneda Airport to Manila. Do I need to get a transit visa for Japan, because my layover at Haneda is 19 hours? I am a citizen of the Philippines.
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How long can you stay with a tourist visa in Japan?
How long can I stay in Japan with a tourist visa?
Can I stay for 3 months for example?
'cause I'll be taking an entrance exam for some voice acting school, and I don't know if I'll be accepted or not, ...
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I have an old (1996) felony conviction in Japan and am barred from visiting: Can I transit through there?
In 1996 I was convicted of felony importation of 23 grams of pot. I served 23 days in jail and paid a $11000 fine and had 30 days to leave the country. In 2018 I tried to go back on my way to China ...
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What's this Japanese food?
In this Japan travel promotion video, this fried I think food is displayed, screenshot from the hot pan:
What is this?
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Item stuck in Tokyo JR "lost and found" station, not in Japan anymore
I lost my phone in the Shinkansen two days ago, and someone bring it back to the Tokyo JR lost and found station. The problem is I had to take my plane back to France before possibly recover my phone. ...
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Japanese visa for American
I am an American flying into Narita from Taiwan with connecting flight to US same day at Haneda airport. Do I need a visa?
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Tourist - Getting from Tokyo to Hakuba at night (10-11PM)
I'm arriving in Tokyo, Japan on the 23rd of March at 6pm, at the Narita Airport.
My problem is that I didn't plan for the time it takes to get from Tokyo to Hakuba, and after looking at options I ...
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Travelling by plane with a stop in China - will I be quarantined?
I am going to Japan from Western Europe in March (by plane). I have a stop in Shanghai (~2h. long so I'll stay in airport). Due to the Coronavirus related protective measures, will I be quarantined ...
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Applying another visa again so soon
I'm on a 30-day visit relative Japan visa right now and I'll be back to my home country 1st week of May.
My question is, do I have to wait for a certain period of time before I could apply for ...
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Different name in my Philippine and Japanese Passport
My name in my Japanese passport is different to the one in my philippine passport. I’m going to Japan this June. I’m really worried because if i were to show only my Philippine passport in the ...
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Moving to Japan in a few weeks - should we worry? [closed]
My wife and I are moving to Tokyo, Japan towards the end of March 2020, from Europe. We have our new jobs lined up, we've handed in our notice on our jobs and apartment, and have a temporary place to ...
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COVID-19 - should I cancel our trip to Japan? [closed]
We planned a 3-week trip to Japan in March, but because of the recent increase in infections over there, we started to wonder if it wouldn't be smarter to cancel.
This is our travel plan:
06-03-2020:...
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No exit stamp from previous visit to Japan
In October I had a 30 day long trip to Japan on a 90 day tourist visa, when I left I received a "departed" stamp in my passport. In December I visited again for 14 days on another 90 day tourist visa, ...
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Mobile Data/ Portable WiFi for Japan [closed]
I will be in Osaka Japan from the UK, from late March through to mid-April and my mobile plan is extremely expensive in Japan for roaming.
Can someone suggest the best option? I have had a look ...
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Do I have to reboard at the same station after a Japan Rail stopover?
With some exceptions, Japan Rail base fare tickets allow stopovers. There is an excellent answer that explains when a ticket is eligible for stopovers, but it is not clear from either that answer or ...
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Contactless virtual Visa card payments in Yodobashi, Japan
Can someone living in Japan please find out if contactless payments made through Google Pay or Apple Pay are accepted in Yodobashi? And specifically, if they are done through a virtual Visa card ...
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Vietnam passport with green card, do I need a transit visa for my connecting flight in Japan?
Looking to book an alternative flight that will require two one ways with a 3 hour "stopover" at the NRT airport before the connecting flight. Since I will need to check in my bags and pick it up at ...
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Is tipping considered rude in Japan
In japan, is it considered rude to leave a tip in Restaurant/Pub?
I read that tip was even refused at pubs.
Generally in Europe/India, i leave a tip and it is expected.
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I am now back from ...
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Someone or somewhere to get Tebori Tattoo in/around Osaka [closed]
Can anyone please help by pointing me in the direction of someone in the Osaka area (up to 1 hour travel around) where I can get a small/medium Tebori/Irezumi tattoo. I understand this is more of a ...
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Where in Kyoto can I rent a road/touring bicycle?
I plan to go on a 2+ weeks cycling trip in Japan. Coming by plane with my own bike will cost me 200€, plus the inconveniences and the risk of my bike being damaged.
So I wonder if it's not easier to ...
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Japan: Car rental vs public transport
I'm planning a trip through Japan at the moment and stumbling over the question of transport. I read that I (from Germany) need a translation of my driver's license (which should not be a problem), ...
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Is wearing perfume in public transports or rooms bad in Japan?
While visiting Japan I almost never find people wearing relatively strong fragrance in the trains or public places in Japan. Is it considered rude or no manner when using relatively strong perfume?
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Does sales tax exemption apply when paying with a foreign credit card in Japan
I am travelling in Japan and noticed that the prices are slightly reduced when I pay with my foreign credit card. Only in convenience stores so far and this only happened when I spoke English to them. ...
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Can dual citizen children purchase JR Passes?
I took a look at the JR Pass website, but it's not very specific when it comes to dual citizens. My child has Canadian and Japanese citizenship and both passports.
Current the child is under 6, so ...
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Which neighborhood to visit and eat with 5h transit in Tokyo, Sunday evening from 6pm-1am?
I will have a ~5h transit Sunday evening at Haneda, 6pm-1am minus the custom and transport from Haneda. I know I can only have one shot at visiting Tokyo. Which neighborhood would you suggest visiting ...
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Is it possible to have multiple working holiday visas (not EU)?
As I am approaching 31, I am thinking of giving working holiday a go. I am considering New Zealand, Australia and Japan. Would it be possible to apply for all three and then keep switching countries ...
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Transfer from Haneda to Narita with ski bags
If I arrive in Haneda and take the bus shuttle to Narita, is there lots of room for luggage on the bus (as I will be travelling with 2 ski bags and one regular bag)?
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Travelling from US to Philippines with layover in Japan
I am a permanent resident (green card holder) here in the US and holding a Philippine passport and we are going to Philippines on vacation.
We have an 8 hours lay over in Japan.
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Transfer airport from narita to haneda [duplicate]
Do I need a transit visa from Narita to Haneda? I am holding a Philippines passport and a permanent resident visa in Canada. Does Japan provide transit visa in the airport? Unfortunately I only have 5 ...
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Is 4 hours 30 minutes enough to transit from Haneda to Narita airport?
My flight is Osaka-Tokyo (Haneda), eta 12:20pm and Tokyo (Narita)-Kuala Kumpur etd 5pm. Do I have enough time to transit and what is the best way to Narita airport from Haneda?
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Do I need a visa for a connecting flight to Japan?
I'm going to the Philippines this October and would like to layover in Japan. I found a reasonably priced ticket with a 15-hour layover to Haneda, however, I have to transfer to Narita. Do I need a ...
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Can I reset my stay in Japan by visiting another country?
I will be doing an unpaid internship in Japan for a little under 90 days with just the tourist visa, but I also wanted to go with my friends before the internship for a couple weeks to sight see but ...
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Which months in Japan lowers probability of natural disaster?
I want travel Japan but it gets earth quakes, tsunamis, typhoons. Which months for lowest probability of these natural disasters?
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Do stores on Takeshita street open the 1st of January?
1st of January is normally a holiday in Japan. However Takeshita Street is a popular tourist destination. Will stores be open on Takeshita Street on the 1st of January?
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Denial of entry in Japan because no visa. Can I sue the airline? [duplicate]
Last month I was traveling to Japan with my husband and my brother in law for visit from USA. Immigration officers let my husband and my brother in law entry into the country,but they not let me in ...
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Is there a multiple day pass for Sapporo Metro?
In Sapporo the Metro ticket machines only sell 1 Day Passes on Weekends where you can travel anywhere on the metro for free for one day. But if let's say you stay in Sapporo for a couple of days, is ...
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Do I need transit visa or get pre-arrival registeration to go to Japan via Hong Kong? [duplicate]
I hold an Indian passport and am planning to visit Japan via Hong Kong ( Cathay Pacific ). There is a layover of about 2 hours. Do I need to get preregistration done ? I am not planning to leave the ...
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Can I use JR Rail Pass for New Chitose Airport Limousine bus?
am currently in Sapporo, Japan and catching a flight early on Friday, 27 December. I am planning to either use the Airport Limousine Bus or the Rapid Airport to get to the airport. I also have a JR ...
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Is 31st of December a public holiday in Japan?
Is the 31st of December a public holiday in Japan?
It would be best to get an experienced answer as there is contradicting information in different sites.
For instance some sites mention that 31st ...
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I lost my passport in Japan and my flight is in a few days. Is a travel permit (from the embassy) enough to allow me exit from Narita?
I'm a Bangladeshi citizen and have recently lost my passport in Japan. I tried to find it a lot but have had no luck till now. My flight is in a few days and I can't stay more than my flight date ...
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Avoid long walking when changing between Tokyo subway lines
On my last trip to Tokyo, I made extensive use of subway lines (Tokyo Metro and Toei). Very often, there were no direct subway route to my destination. So I have to change trains. And since the subway ...
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Bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka (with stopovers) [duplicate]
I am planning a trip from Tokyo to Osaka, with a stopover at Nagoya for 2 nights to travel to Takayama, and continue to Osaka.
Should I do one more stopover at Kyoto or is a day trip better?
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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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Travel itinerary for Japanese visa
Hey am from Uganda and am planning for a travel in japan on a visitor visa and among the document asked are the travel itinerary and personal tax return .
How best can I prove my travel itinerary when ...
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What exactly is a 電気風呂 (denki furo)?
I’ve been to a number of sentou (public bath) and onsen (hot spring bath) all over Japan by now. In some of these (both sentou and onsen), I saw bathtubs labelled 電気風呂. I know enough Japanese kanji to ...
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When are stopovers permitted on Japan Railways (JR) trains?
Regarding this question: in general, what are the rules governing stopovers for JR trains if one does not use a rail pass? A stopover means you have a ticket from stations A to B (say, Tokyo to ...
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