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Information for Travelers to Japan


Visas:

US passport holders and most EU residents do not require a visa if staying in Japan less than 90 days.
Visitors from the rest of the countries are required to get a visa.


Immunisations:



Time Zone:

GMT/UTC plus nine hours.


Electricity:

100V; 50 Hz (Tokyo and eastern Japan), 60 Hz (western Japan).


Weights & Measures:

Metric


Currency:

Yen (Š)


Travellers Cheque:

Travellers cheques and cash can be changed at ‘Authorised Foreign Exchange Bank’, large hotels and stores.


Credit Cards:

International credit cards are widely acceptable in major cities.


Tipping:

There is little tipping in Japan.


Bargaining:

Bargaining is largely restricted to discount electronics districts.



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HotStay.com updated: April 10 2003 
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