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Climate |
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The average temperature in Chiba and Tokyo during the period of the Congress will be around 16°C-23°C. |
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Passports and Visa Requirement |
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Every foreign visitor entering Japan must have a valid passport. Visitors from countries whose citizens must have visas should apply to Japanese consular office of diplomatic mission in their respective country. Please refer to the ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website at http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html for more details.
If you should require any assistance in preparing documents for visa application, please contact Secretariat of ANR2008 (anr2008_info@ics-inc.co.jp). |
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Currency |
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Only Japanese yen is acceptable at regular stores and restaurants. Certain foreign currencies may be accepted at a limited number of hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops. You can buy yen at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchangers on presentation of your passport. |
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Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards |
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Traveler's checks are accepted only by leading banks and major hotels in principal cities, and the use of traveler's checks in Japan is not as popular as in some other countries. VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club, and American Express are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops, restaurants and nightclubs. |
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Electricity |
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Electric current is uniformly 100 volts, AC, throughout Japan, but with two different cycles: 50 in eastern Japan including Tokyo and 60 in western Japan including Kyoto and Osaka. Leading hotels in major cities have two outlets of 100 and 220 volts but their sockets usually accept a two-leg plug only. |
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Tourist Information |
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Tourist information is available on the internet at http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/. This is a multi-lingual site provides maps and information regarding sightseeing, transportation, tradition etc. |
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Tipping |
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In Japan, tips are not necessary anywhere, even at hotels and restaurants. |
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Shopping |
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Shops and other sales outlets in Japan are generally open on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays as well as weekdays from 10:00 to 20:00. Department stores, however, are closed during one weekday, differing by store, and certain specialty shops may not open on Sundays and national holidays. You may enjoy the latest shopping areas in Tokyo. |
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Duty Free Import |
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Personal effects and professional equipment can be brought into Japan duty free as long as the customs officer deems their contents and quantities reasonable. You can also bring in 400 cigarettes, 500 grams of tobacco or 100 cigars; 3 bottles of alcoholic beverages; 2 ounces of perfume; and gifts and souvenirs whose total market price is less than 200,000 yen or its equivalent. There is no allowance for tobacco or alcoholic beverages for persons aged 19 years or younger. Strictly prohibited are firearms and other types of weapons, and narcotics. |
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