Travel Information
Passport and
Visa
All travelers entering Japan must have a valid passport.
A participant requiring a visa should apply to a Japanese
consular office or diplomatic mission in his or her respective country prior to departure. Participants are advised
to contact their local travel agencies or airline companies for assistance.
Currency
The currency used in Japan is yen. Foreign currency or
traveler’s checks can be changed
to yen at major banks, hotels, or airports. Only Japanese
yen is accepted at stores and restaurants.
It is necessary to show your passport when changing
traveler’s checks.
Bills come in units of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000
yen, and coins in units of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 yen.
The approximate exchange rate for U. S. $1 is 82yen (as of May 2011).
Traveler’s Checks and Credit Cards
Traveler’s checks are not as popular in Japan as in some
other countries. They are usually accepted only by leading banks and major hotels.
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, or VISA are
widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops, and restaurants.
Tax and Tipping
There is no custom of individual tipping in Japan. Instead, a service charge
will be included in the bill where applicable.
A 5% sales tax applies to almost all consumer goods made in Japan.
Climate
The climate in Osaka in September is hot and humid with the temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C.
Electricity
Japan operates on 100 volts for electrical appliances. The frequency is 60 Hz in western Japan including Osaka.
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