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BEFORE
YOU GO

NEED TO KNOW Before You Go eventualities by considering the following points before you travel.
Forward planning is essential to any successful trip. Be prepared for all

Passports and Visas
AT A GLANCE
For a stay of up to three months for the purpose
CURRENCY
of tourism, EU nationals and citizens of the US,
Japanese Yen (¥)
Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not need
¥
a visa. Citizens of some countries, including the
UK and EU, may extend this stay by another 90
days at immigration offices in Japan (at least 10
days before the expiration date). Visitors aged
AVERAGE DAILY SPEND 16 or over are fingerprinted and photographed
at the point of entry.
Travel Safety Advice
SAVE SPEND SPLURGE
¥10,000 ¥20,000 ¥40,000 Visitors can get up-to-date travel safety
information from the US State Department,
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and
the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade.
Australia
BOTTLED COFFEE BEER DINNER
WATER FOR TWO ∑ smartraveller.gov.au
¥100 ¥220 ¥400 ¥5,000 UK
∑ gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
US
ESSENTIAL PHRASES ∑ travel.state.gov
Hello Konnichiwa Customs Information
An individual is permitted to carry the following
Goodbye Sayonara within Japan for personal use:
Tobacco products 400 cigarettes, 100 cigars, or
Please Onegaishimasu 500g of smoking tobacco.
Alcohol 3 760-ml-bottles of alcoholic beverages.

Thank you Arigato Gozaimasu Cash If you plan to enter Japan with ¥1 million or
more in cash, you must declare it upon arrival.
Do you speak Eigo Medicines Some over-the-counter medicines,
English? Hanasemasuka? such as those for sinus problems, and pain
I don’t killers containing codeine, are prohibited.
understand Wakarimasen Prescription drugs are also limited. Contact
a Japanese embassy for more information.
ELECTRICITY Insurance
SUPPLY
Power sockets are type It is wise to take out an insurance policy covering
A and B. Standard theft, loss of belongings, medical problems,
voltage is 100v and cancellations, and delays. It is important to
the frequency is 50 Hz confirm that your policy covers medical costs
(east) and 60 Hz (west). since these can be extremely high in Japan.

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