Category "japan"

Is there a certain period of time we should wait before visiting Japan again (Visit limits)?

I am looking to visit Japan soon, but I am conflicted about how long I want to stay in the country (within the 90 day Tourist visit), and when I will be going.

How long does your Japan visa need to be valid for the VFTF for Indians in Singapore?

So according to https://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=96 Indian citizens with a Japanese visa can enter into Singapore once during either the onward or return

Travelling within Japan when Philppine passport expiry is within 6 months from the trip [closed]

I currently have an Engineer's Visa/resident card in Japan. My passport will expire in April 2018, and I have to take a flight from Tokyo to O

Can I buy Shinkansen tickets that allow onward travel on JR regional trains?

The other day, I took a train trip from a station just outside the Kyoto city boundaries to Yokohama using the Nozomi Shinkansen for the Kyoto–(Shin-)Yoko

What can I do to get train tickets for fast trains in Japan cheaper?

I am asking because e.g. in Germany you can get tickets a lot cheaper, read 29€ instead of 130€, if you book them 3+ days in advance. And in general t

Is JR Pass validity period inclusive?

Will I be able to board on Hikari Shinkansen at Oct, 26 daytime by my 1 week JR Pass if I activate it on Oct, 20? I'm almost sure that the answer is 'yes', but

How can I get notifications of a nuclear attack on Japan?

According to North Korean missile flies over Japan, the Japanese government sends emergency alerts to mobile phones if there's a suspected nuclear attack. How c

Where do I reach Japanese locals online? [closed]

I'm looking for a forum or similar where I can ask question like "Does this store still exist in Akashi, Hyōgo?" or "How is the selection

Hiking Mount Fuji in the off season

There are plenty of guides on hiking mount Fuji, and how to get there in the summer (the "open" season, July- early September). I have read and been told that

How can I get a European visa if I was refused a Japanese visa

I'm from Sri Lanka. Recently I applied for a Japanese temporary visitor visa. It was refused. Will this have any impact on my European student visa?

Is blowing your nose in public that badly seen in Japan?

I am about to travel to Japan for a year, and I am trying to list things that shouldn't be done in the country so that I don't offend anyone while I am there. O

Does Toei Eigamura offer discounts for dressing up in kimono?

Does Toei Eigamura offer discounts on the admission price for dressing up in a kimono? It was stated in some English-language tourist guide, along with pages s

Find destinations or routes where JAL flies its aircrafts other than Boeing 7XY-Z

I want to find out all flight routes or domestic destinations where Japan Airlines (JAL) uses smaller aircraft (anything except Boeing 7XYZ), especially from To

Where can I find high, unobstructed night time views of Tokyo?

As the title says, I'm looking for a place in the city that's open to the public at night and that's high enough to be able to see a big part of the city at nig

Third Reich eagle on a pots & pans shop in Osaka - why?

During my visit to Osaka I came across a shop's door with this Third Reich eagle: If I can remember correctly, it was most likely supposed to be a plain pots

3 hours layover at Haneda airport to US [duplicate]

I am a Philippine passport holder travelling to US via Haneda. I only have a 3-hour layover in Haneda. From Manila I will be taking PH Airline

Is it allowed to bring food items to Japan?

I will be going to Japan in a while and was planning to bring along Indian Basmati rice and Pulses (Dal) for my friends over there. The amounts will be for pers

What to do in Japan when I don't like the food I have been served?

I'm not sure whether this belongs on the travel site or IPS, but since I'll be a tourist, I'm gonna post it here. I'm going to visit Japan soon and I'm a bit o

Japan: current ATM vs bank exchange situation?

I travelled to Japan 7 years ago and only brought euros in cash back then and exchanged everything to yen in a bank. What is the situation now? Are European-iss

Vegetarian yatai food options in Fukuoka?

A friend of mine is soon visiting Fukuoka and would like to sample the famous local yatai food stalls: (courtesy Jacklee on Wikimedia) However, she's vegeta