Category "japan"

Staying in Japan in a Zen temple for a few months for a foreigner

Are there Zen temples in Japan that allow staying there for a few months for meditation for foreigners? How much does that cost? Are there free ones? How about

How to read Donan bus schedule (Hokkaido)

Here is a schedule. I need to take Donan bus from Station Toyako to Lake View Nonokaze Hotel at Toyako Onsen in the afternoon. Next morning, I need take back t

Typhoon season in Japan late August - early September. Which areas have better weather?

I'm currently planning my trip to Japan from 29 August till 12 September with plane tickets already purchased. Initially I planned to visit remote southern are

Can I leave the airport during an Osaka layover?

I have a 17-hour layover in Osaka, Japan. Am I able to leave the airport? I'm a Canadian citizen and I'm flying from Toronto to the Philippines. If I am able t

Do I need visa for transit in Japan?

I'm Myanmar passport holder and flying to Myanmar from Mexico but I have to transit in Japan. I will arrive at Narita Airport Terminal 1 at 6:20 am and depart f

Passport a bit worn out, could that be a problem?

My friend's passport is a bit worn out. The passport is biometric and valid for five years(three left). The country's coat of arms, that should be on the cover

Where in Tokyo can I sell/give-away US electronics (specifically home appliances)?

I lived for a short time in the US about 3 years ago and had some home appliances (a electric wok, electric kettle, two electric blenders) bought brand new. But

Do I need to apply for a Korean Tourist visa?

I am a Philippine passport Holder with valid Japanese working visa residing in Japan. Do I need to apply for a Korean Tourist visa?

Tokyo Skyliner return ticket

Keisei offers online discount tickets for non-japanese citizens. https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/e-ticket/en/ I will be visiting Tokyo landin

Is there an optimal season in which to visit the Bamboo Forest in Sagano?

I might go have a look at the Bamboo Forest in Sagano, Japan in the future. However, I wanted to make sure I come during the right period. Does the Bamboo For

Is it possible to move between the various fifth bases of Fuji?

For an upcoming trip to Fuji, I plan to cycle to the fifth base, probably using the Fuji-Subaru line from Fujiyoshida. However, my friends plan to use one of th

Can a naturalised Japanese citizen enter a Japanese-only establishment?

Someone I know just obtained Japanese citizenship, but is originally European. Various establishments state that they only cater to Japanese, is that strictly

Do ear wax cleaning salons provide related, similar services?

Do ear wax cleaning salons in Japan provide any related, similar services, such as trimming of ear hairs? Just to clarify, I'm after actual hygiene related ser

Are old iPhones unable to be use SIM cards overseas, and if so, can it be avoided?

An iPhone 4 I got in March 2011 in Australia was able to be used with a SIM when I visited Japan in 2011 to 2013. However, when I tried getting a SIM for it in

What does my Shinkansen ticket say?

Here is a Shinkansen ticket: I understand most of it, but the line below the "to" and "from" feels contradictory to me. It says that 7月23日&

JR Pass inside Tokyo

Hi I'm going to spend 3 weeks in Japan on October, the first of them being all in Tokyo. I was thinking about buying a 14 day JR Pass and activate it only when

Is Cairns the only direct destination from the Kansai region in Japan?

As of July 2017, is Cairns the only place in Australia that is a direct flight to or from the Kansai region? (I've read reports of a seasonal service between KI

In what scenarios is it beneficial to BYO yukata? [closed]

I'm thinking about whether to pack a yukata for my next trip to Japan, and I'm thinking of scenarios where it's appropriate to wear a yukata,

Can a US citizen work remotely for a US company while in Japan for sightseeing?

Assume a US citizen works for a US company remotely and that this person has a passport, but no visa. Let's say they want to go spend some time in Japan for le

Do I need a doctor's note for bringing medication on an airplane?

I am flying Croatia–Japan and I was curious how to go about bringing medication on board. I'm taking my prescription allergy medicine, which is basically