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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?
On an average day, there is absolutely no need to book for travel between Tokyo and Osaka, you can just rock up, buy a ticket and get on board. The vending machines can be a bit complicated, so I ...
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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?
Yes, that vaccination card will work for entry into Japan. I'm in Japan now and used that is exactly the type of card I used when entering the country. Have fun in Japan!
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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?
~99% of Americans have the same vaccination card. Since we haven't heard of stories of Japanese authorities denying entry to vaccinated Americans en masse, we can conclude with absolute certainty that ...
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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?
Normally it is the 16th of March, but the hours are not taken into account. The arrival day is Day 0, so to speak. The date will be reflected on your landing permission stamp, e.g.
The immigration ...
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Can anyone identify this hotel in Osaka?
It appears to show the Candeo Hotels building and the Osaka Fujiya Hotel in Namba:
You'll notice the square Windows of the Osaka Fujiya hotel, and the sloped roof of the Shinei tower the other side ...
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Can you create a Suica card on a foreign phone/Google Pay account?
A bit late to the conversation, but here is my input. I have two devices, my Japan-side device issues by Docomo and my overseas device, unlocked Sony Xperia. With Google, I have two accounts, my ...
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What type of face-mask should I use in Japan?
I know that Japan has loosened restrictions, but I just returned from a short trip and 95% of the people in Tokyo still wore marks, especially in smaller spaces like trains. Those who didn't wear ...
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Visa for layover in Narita Airport?
Sounds like you've answered your own question, it's required, so they wouldn't let you board.
If you're not from one of the list of countries here, you will need a transit visa.
Based on your post I'm ...
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Is JR Pass 7 days worth it for this itinerary of ours?
I'm going to be an opinionated contrarian: you're trying to do way too much in 7 days, and a JR Pass is probably not the most cost effective way to do it.
The rule of thumb is that the Y30,000 JR Pass ...
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Is JR Pass 7 days worth it for this itinerary of ours?
First, I really encourage you to read the seat61 page about the JR Pass and train travel in Japan in general
The thumb rule about travel passes is to check manually what the prices are individually ...
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Transit visa for Japan
According to the Embassy of Japan in Canada,
A transit Visa is for travelers who are stopping over in Japan en route to another country due to flight schedules.
Canadian citizens and nationals of ...
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What type of face-mask should I use in Japan?
Good news! The Japanese government has now downgraded the severity of COVID to that of the common flu and as such you no longer need to wear a mask during your trip:
Even at the height of the ...
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