Frequently asked questions about handling Japanese study passport.

Japan is a very suitable country for tourism. Countless people travel to Japan in different seasons every year. I believe you are tempted and start preparing the first step-passport and visa. Other than that, what are the problems? Let's take a look at the common problems in handling Japanese study passports.

1, passport visa problem?

Necessary for Japanese tourism (passport+Japanese visa)

1) passport: the back of the passport needs the personal signature of the holder; The validity period must be at least half a year (the passport must expire at least half a year from the date of application); Passport has at least 2 blank pages for visa use; If you have an old passport, you must provide it all.

2) Visa: Japanese visa must be processed through the agency designated by the Japanese Embassy in China, as long as the materials are ready to be handed over to the travel agency. Different travel agencies need different materials. Validity of visa: short-term stay visas are valid for three months, and visas with stay periods of 15 days, 30 days and 90 days are issued according to the application.

2. What's the time difference between Japan and China?

Japanese time is one hour faster than China time. For example, 8: 00 Beijing time and 9: 00 Tokyo time.

3. How to tip in Japan?

There is no need to tip in Japan, and some hotels or restaurants may charge a certain service fee in the bill. It can also be understood that there is no habit of tipping in Japan, and there is no need to tip the service staff when eating or staying.

4. Japan Currency Exchange/UnionPay

1) Currency exchange: Any bank or shop marked "Authorized Currency Changer" can exchange money.

Xiao Mo is long-winded here. I suggest you change the estimated travel expenses in China into money first. It is not enough to use UnionPay cards. If you buy something, it is most cost-effective to use UnionPay instead of visa. Transportation and accommodation are cost-effective in China. 1 JPY =0.06 1 1 RMB

Japanese yen is used in Japan, and the unit of Japanese yen is "Japanese yen" (pronounced like pinyin Yan), which is expressed in RMB. There are five kinds of yen coins: 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan, 500 yuan. There are four kinds of yen banknotes: 1 1,000 yuan, 2,000 yuan, 5,000 yuan and 1 1,000 yuan. However, it should be noted that if you carry more than 6.5438+0 million yen in currency, or equivalent checks and securities, you must declare to the customs.

2) UnionPay: In large shopping malls, electrical specialty stores, drugstores, local products stores and other places where there are many tourists in China, most of them can see the conspicuous "UnionPay" logo. In many places, you can also enjoy tax exemption (8% consumption tax in Japan) by presenting your passport and swiping UnionPay cards.

UnionPay cards can be used in most large shopping malls in Japan, but there are not many places where UnionPay cards can be withdrawn. In some big cities, 7- 1 1 convenience stores, sumitomo mitsui banking corporation and Japanese postal savings can all withdraw cash, but generally there is a limit and a certain handling fee is charged. ATMs in Japan are relatively common, but most of these ATMs do not accept credit cards and cash withdrawal cards issued outside Japan, and most of them are not 24 hours. ATM machines that can use foreign cards are usually marked with "International ATM Service" and the corresponding overseas bank card organization logo. To be on the safe side, please try to exchange Japanese yen at home and take it with you.

5. How to apply for tax refund?

1) Notice of tax refund: When shopping in some shopping malls reaches a certain amount, you can directly exempt 8% consumption tax with your passport, and the airport does not apply for tax refund. You can enjoy tax refund if you reach 10000 yen on the same day (although some shopping malls have no limit on the amount). Generally, large shopping malls and department stores have special tax refund points. So it is more convenient. It should be noted that it is most convenient to use credit cards and UnionPay cards for tax refund in Japan, so it is best to bring UnionPay cards. If you are not at ease, you can also bring a visa or a master. Both of these cards are international cards, which are universal.

2) Handling location:

Handling point: in the shopping mall

Submission materials: passport, shopping invoice, etc.

Note that the passport here must be original. The tour guide will take away your passport when traveling. If you want to go shopping, remember to come back early.

6. Climate in Japan

From late March to early April, cherry blossoms are in full bloom. At this time, it is advisable to wear a thin coat or sweater.

Summer begins in June with a rainy season of 3-4 weeks. In July, enter the hot summer. There are many festivals in summer in Japan. You only need to wear the thinnest clothes at this time, but many places have air conditioning equipment, so it is recommended to prepare a coat.

Autumn is the season to see red leaves, and there are many chrysanthemums to watch in the park. There are many exhibitions, concerts and sports competitions in autumn. At this time, it is advisable to prepare coats such as wool.

In winter, on the plains along the Pacific coast, the temperature is mostly above zero. The weather is dry and the sun is soft. In southern Japan, it is still a comfortable and warm climate.

7. Japanese calling card/network

1) mobile phone/calling card: Since Japan does not use GSM network, it adopts 3G network standards of CDMA2000 and WCDMA. If the mobile phone meets these two standards, it can be brought to Japan after international roaming (PS: if not, it can be rented). If you don't want to start roaming, you can buy a calling card, and you can buy one of three cards: KINOMOTO SAKURA Card, Dharma Card and Japanese b-mobile Card. These cards have traffic!

2) Wireless network: Free wireless network is provided at airports and many stations. Some shopping malls and coffee shops also offer free Wi-Fi. When renting a local mobile phone at the airport, you can also choose the Internet package. The specific price varies according to different operators, and there is no special advantage in price.

Hotels generally provide internet, but some hotels only support wired networks, so they need to bring their own wireless network conversion tools. Some hotels have free Internet access, you can use it at will, or rent a laptop from the front desk, about 1000 RMB/day. In some hotels, it is troublesome to connect the network cable from the front desk.

8. How to make a phone call in Japan

Japan's local area code: 008 1

Japan calls domestic landlines: 860 10+ phone+area code+landline number.

Japan calls domestic mobile phone: 860 10+ phone+mobile phone number.

For domestic calls in Japan: 008 1+ area code+landline number.

Domestic phone number of Japanese mobile phone: 008 1+ mobile phone number

9. Preventive measures

1) Low-magnitude earthquakes often occur in Japan. As a tourist, if you feel the earthquake, don't panic at first, pay attention to the reaction of the Japanese around you, and do it. In most cases, these small earthquakes have no effect; If you are in hotels, shopping malls or other public places, please pay attention to public information and follow the instructions of the staff.

2) The station names in most parts of Japan are almost all Chinese characters, which is very convenient for China people. Just pay attention to the station name when you take the bus, but you may not know where it is just by listening to the voice broadcast.

3) Almost all stations, shopping malls and amusement parks have coin-operated lockers for storing luggage, with different sizes and prices, generally 300-600 yen, which can be used after coin insertion. Highly recommended.

4) If you find wallet and other property, you must hand it over to the nearby police station (small police station), otherwise it will constitute a crime. It is absolutely forbidden to borrow public power to charge in public places such as shopping malls.

5) Japan has no habit of providing hot boiled water everywhere, and most Japanese have almost no habit of drinking boiled water unless they feel uncomfortable. So when you go to a restaurant in Japan, even in the cold winter, the waiter often brings a glass of cold water.