What should I pay attention to when traveling to Japan?

Japan is a country with unique nature and culture. So what do you need to pay attention to when traveling? The following are the notes for traveling to Japan compiled by Bian Xiao, hoping to help you!

1. What should I prepare for my trip to Japan?

Hotels in Japan generally provide relatively complete toiletries, but pajamas and slippers are generally reused. It is recommended to bring your own.

Please bring appropriate clothes, especially comfortable, light and casual clothes. In Japan, it is often necessary to take off your shoes when entering and leaving temples and some restaurants, so try to wear shoes that are convenient to take off. The wooden floors of some temples may be very cold, so be sure to wear socks.

3. The voltage in Japan is100V, and the socket is a two-pin socket. Cylindrical plugs and tripods are not available in Japan. It is recommended that you prepare the conversion plug in advance.

4. Drugs: Please take a small amount of commonly used drugs according to your physical condition. Especially Japanese food, mainly fresh. In order to avoid your stomach upset, you'd better take some antidiarrheal drugs.

Coins are widely used in Japan, so I suggest you prepare a coin purse.

6. According to the regulations of China Customs, each person can carry no more than RMB 20,000 in cash or convert it into US$ 5,000 or equivalent foreign currency; If it is exceeded, it must be declared before leaving China Customs.

Second, Japan travel tips

1. Necessary luggage

Many people are always particularly entangled when they go abroad to prepare pre-departure items. In fact, going to Japan only needs to focus on checking: cash, bank cards and passports are completely OK!

In Japan, you don't have to worry about daily necessities at all, because Japan is a country where life is particularly convenient. You can see convenience stores within a few steps, and it is also convenient to buy common things.

Check the weather before going out to prepare clothes, try to go into battle lightly, and leave more space for boxes in case there is not enough when you come back.

Step 2 communicate

Generally speaking, countries don't know how to make phone calls, mainly through the Internet. There are two ways to surf the Internet: renting wifi and buying calling cards. Taobao can solve both.

If you rent wifi, you need to place an order online in advance, and then pick it up at the airport wifi rental office on the day of departure (remember to return it when you return to China); Pay attention to carefully choose the number of days to use when buying Japanese calling cards. Personally, I prefer to buy a phone card, and the rented wifi is sometimes unstable.

pay

Cash, Alipay, bank card.

If you are going to a big city in Japan, you can basically swipe your bank card (remember to tell the cashier when you pay that you swiped UnionPay:? __でお_いします。 ? If you can't speak Japanese, just point to the UnionPay icon on the card. Now many stores support Alipay, so don't worry too much.

If you are going to a small place or the countryside: buy small souvenirs at some tourist attractions, and buy special products at some old shops only to support cash payment. Please be sure to bring some cash.

go shopping

Of course, going to Japan can't avoid buying from buy buy.

Matters needing attention in buying clothes:

It is common sense for girls to wear masks when trying on clothes in the store. One is to prevent clothes from getting dirty, and the other is to protect guests' hairstyles and makeup. This move is also to strengthen the trust between guests and stores. There are some small rules for buying clothes in Japan, such as taking off your shoes when you enter the fitting room.

Tax refund:

When shopping in Japan, the goods that can be refunded are electrical appliances, luxury goods, cosmetics, cigarettes and so on. You can go through the formalities of tax refund when you purchase over 5,000 yen/store.

However, once the tax refund procedure is completed, the store will use special packaging to prevent passengers from using the goods during their stay in Japan. It is best not to open it in case it is checked. (Note: Not all goods in the mall participate in the tax refund)

Third, Japanese customs and taboos.

1. Don't pat the eyelids of passers-by.

Nowadays, people pay more and more attention to personal privacy, while the Japanese are more strict in this respect. Even passers-by who shoot TV programs will put mosaics on their faces to respect and protect personal portrait rights and privacy rights.

Therefore, you should pay special attention to taking pictures in Japan. When a woman wearing a traditional kimono wants to take a photo, it is best to ask the other person's permission before taking a photo, so as not to cause unhappiness.

2. After taking off your shoes, your toes should be outward.

Many restaurants in Japan are full of tatami, and guests are required to take off their shoes to enter. Remember to put your shoes neatly at this time, with your toes facing outwards.

Reminder: You often take off your shoes in Japan. You'd better check whether your socks are dirty or broken before going out, otherwise it will be embarrassing and rude.

3. The towel in the hot spring must not touch the bathtub.

When you come to Japan, you must not miss the hot springs! Generally, you will be given a big towel and a small towel before taking a hot spring bath.

But it should be noted that the towel is not for you to rub your back and hide your shame in the shower. The big towel is to dry the whole body after soaking, and the small towel is to wrap the hair and wipe the water stains on the face.

Bathrobe should cover the skirt from left to right.

Some hot spring hotels will provide bathrobes for customers, but when staying in Japan, special attention should be paid to bathrobes, which cover skirts from right to left. Covering the skirt from left to right is the way the dead wear it, which is very taboo!

5. Eat sushi in one bite.

Although we eat Japanese food from time to time in China, the way of eating sushi in Japan is also very particular. We should hold it in our hands, dip the fish in soy sauce and eat it directly.

Never eat fish and sushi rice separately in front of the chef!