Japan travel and things to note

Japan is a beautiful, clean country with excellent nature and many famous architectural works. The country of Japan values ​​the spirit of Keeping the Value of Tradition, along with the introduction of Western knowledge, so coming here will feel strange, like fairy, like that legend. Here among vibrant cities are very friendly, kind, gentle, and very traditional people. Visitors to Japan who can visit, experience, work or shop should also note the following characteristics for a successful trip.

Japan is a country with a very unique culture. Especially, this place attaches great importance to politeness. So, don't leave a bad impression on the people here! Here are some notes when traveling Japan that you need to pay attention to to behave very nice and really meaningful trip.

Japanese travel and necessary notes

1. Note before flying and Exit Procedures

Remember not to forget your passport, airline ticket (or ticket code) at the Airport to do the check-in procedure at least 2 hours before flying. Guests tour Japan absolutely not bring fresh fruit to Japan. When carrying out Customs procedures, if it is discovered that the HQ staff at the airport will confiscate the entire property and pay a heavy fine.

Procedures and regulations on aviation to Japan, basically no different from other countries. For example, The baggage limit is 40kg consignment and 7kg portable. Try not to overweight, because the price is too high, depending on the airline, but usually from US $ 10-20.

Do not leave liquids over 70ml such as sunscreen, lotion, shower gel, shampoo ... and metal tools that can cause high damage such as knives, scissors, flammable objects such as lighters , matchbox ... in hand luggage.

2. Entry procedures and notes when arriving at the airport

When carrying out procedures at the airport gate to enter Japan. You Japanese tourists will be staffed immigration fingerprints stored in the machine. How to take: put your left or right index finger on the machine, keep until the immigration officer signs at the gate, you can let go (about 5 to 7 seconds). The phone and watch should be adjusted immediately to avoid the wrong time.

3. Eat and drink when traveling to Japan

The main meals are often light and non-spicy compared to Asian dishes. You can bring a few instant noodles to eat more, or a little scoop, rub cotton in case you do not know Japanese food. Absolutely not bring fresh fruits and food when entering Japan. It is possible to bring some common stomach and flu medicine with you because in Japan you need to have a doctor's prescription and a relatively high price.

4. Currency, mobile phone and Internet

It is better to exchange Yen money in your country first (because of the better exchange rate in Japan). If you travel in Japan, you should not change currency into UD dollar money, then you have to change from USD to Japanese Yen, it will cost you 2 conversion fees. Refer to Japanese Currency to plan your spending in cash or credit card. Changing money in Japan is not easy to exchange money with legal banks or exchanges. Banks are open from 9am to 3pm. Saturday, Sunday and main holiday bank holidays. Tourists in Japan can also exchange money at large restaurants, but the price will be more than the transaction points.

Mobile phones are almost inseparable in modern life. However, in Japan, don't think about buying a prepaid SIM at the Airport like in Vietnam or some countries. In Japan most use postpaid SIM cards, must register with the network. Also, do not use roaming service (ROAMING), because the cost is very high (this is a recommendation, of course, for travelers who are not interested in the cost issue, please use it)

The best way is to connect to Wifi and use Internet call services such as Viber, Zalo, Whatapps. In Japan, there is now free Wifi, but tired registration, and free, is of poor quality, so the best way is to rent a Wifi transmitter. If you can only contact using traditional telephone channels, consult phone rental in Japan.

5. Shopping and note about electronic goods

The types of electronics, computers, digital cameras, if purchased in Japan, can be cheaper with other countries, besides the quality is also better and more secure. You tour Japanese tourists can be assured, that money yet and are not afraid of a fake.However, note that the user guide may not be in your country, even English; and also note that the Japanese voltage standard is 110V, flat socket, so some electronic products may not be used in other countries.

Made-in-Japan goods are still the best option when buying as gifts. You also note that there are many Made-in-China goods in Japan, however, the quality is controlled by the manufacturers so it is completely assured. Some items if you have a plan to buy from home such as Milk, functional foods, you can reserve with the Travel Company for them to buy and transfer to the last hotel for you, guaranteed Better price, and also good time shopping for you. You are assured that the purchase price is better, you can check the price comparison in supermarkets.

In Japan, security is very good, rarely stealing, if lost, you can hope to find it again. Japanese people are very gentle, willing to help people everywhere, however Japanese tourists also note that English in Japan is not really popular, in addition, the local people do not know well about address. Best advice: Customers should pocket the hotel address (in Japanese); When you get lost, there is no other option to go to the police.