Japan travel information
Japan is a highly developed and modern country, with relatively little crime and excellent health and hygiene standards. Transport is efficient and reliable, Japanese people are polite, and the country has much for the traveller to enjoy - but bear in mind before planning a trip here that Japan is one of the most expensive countries in the world in which to travel.
Japan is also one of the most seismically active areas on the planet, and we recommend you check up-to-date travel advice regarding Japan on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.
http://www.fco.gov.uk
The Footprint Guides website offers up-to-date warnings and advice for travellers to Japan, as well as useful Japan travel information. This includes practical advice for independent and budget travellers.
http://www.footprintguides.com/
Regarding health concerns and recommended vaccinations required against tropical diseases and other risks, the MD Travel Health site offers comprehensive information, and advice (updated daily) on a variety of health issues and precautions for travelling in Japan.
http://www.MDtravelhealth.com
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Essentials
Visas: All US citizens, and most EU citizens, Australians and New Zealanders do not need visas for stays of less than 90 days
Season: March - May; September - November
Money: Yen
Language: Japanese
Emergency #: Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) - 3403 7106; Japan Helpline - 0120 461 997. (operator service)