Japan travel details
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Japan has a population of 127M with main currency as Japanese Yen. The languages spoken are Japanese. Japan travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are everywhere in Japan. Almost no one in Japan asks for tips. Internet speed in Japan is on average 17.4 Mbps.In Japan you drive on the left side.
Japan travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions in Japan.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Japan.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Issue Date : Apr 29, 2024
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Japan essential details
Plugs
Japan uses 100V, 50/60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Japanese
Money in Japan
Currencies
Japan uses the Japanese yen (symbol: ¥), code JPY.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000 and 1000 yen. Yen is subdivided into 100 sens. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1 yen.
Cards
Accepted only within large businesses Credit cards are only accepted within Japan from large businesses & hotels. Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and JCB are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club, UnionPay and Discover are pretty rare. RuPay is unknown.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are everywhere in Japan. Pretty much anywhere you look there will be an ATM. Japan has one of the highest ATM densities in the world.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping
Do not tip Almost no one in Japan asks for tips. It is not expected nor obligatory to give a tip. In fact offering a gratuity may be considered rude.
Internet in Japan
Internet
Internet speed in Japan is on average 17.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Japan is high. Many hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about ¥3,941.67, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: KDDI au, NTT DoCoMo or Softbank. Japan uses GSM mobile networks . If you don't want to buy SIM card in Japan upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Japan, dial +, then 81 (the country code for Japan), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Japan, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 3 .
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Driving in Japan
Road rules
In Japan you drive on the left side. Most cars have automatic transmission. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 40 km/h (24 mph) in all built-up areas, 50-80 km/h (31-49 mph) on undivided highways, 80-100 km/h (49-62 mph) on motorways and 80-100 km/h (49-62 mph) on expressways.
Emergecy
Police
999
Ambulance
911
Fire department
911
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Japan visa advice
If you're considering exploring Japan beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Japan transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Japan, understanding Japan Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.