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Japan
Japan
At a glance
Visa-vis
Citizens of 62 countries,
including Singapore, Australia,
New Zealand, France,
Germany, UK, Canada and
the US, do not require a
visa to visit Japan. Stays are
generally allowed for up to
three months at a time. For
further information, visit
www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp.Air time
Between 6 and 7 hours from
Singapore.
Cash & cards
The official currency in Japan
is the Japanese Yen (JPY).
Many ATMs in Japan do not
accept foreign cards and
credit card use is limited so
carry sufficient cash. Cash
withdrawals are possible
at ATMs at post offices and
7-Eleven stores. Banks and
post offices will exchange
major foreign currency and
travellers cheques.
Weather report
Late March to April is Sakura
(cherry blossom season), a
popular time to visit. June
tends to be wet, while high
temperatures and powerful
storms can strike throughout July
and August (with the exception
of Hokkaido, mountaintop
resorts like Hakone and
the Japanese Alps). The
autumn months of September
to November are cooler
and aesthetically beautiful.
December typically kicks off
the ski seasons in the north.
Mother tongue
Japanese.
First words
Hello:
Konnichiwa
What is your name?
Anata
no onamae wa nan desu ka
My name is __:
Watashi no
namae wa __ desu
How much?
Kore wa ikura
desu ka
Thank you:
Arigato
Yes:
Hai
No thank you:
Ie, arigato
Salutations
Japanese people greet
each other with a bow. For
foreigners, a bow followed by
a gentle handshake is fine.