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Ten things to note when traveling to Japan? What should you pay attention to when traveling to Japan?

1. Don’t forget to take off your shoes in Japan. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, whether you enter a hotel room, visit a Japanese home, or enter a conference room or office. In short, you have to change your slippers as soon as you enter the house, sometimes twice. The Japanese custom of changing into slippers should not be violated. Don't forget to take off your shoes before entering the house. 2. Be sure to bring an umbrella when you go out. Japan has a maritime climate with changeable and rainy weather. Have an umbrella ready. Bring a folding umbrella when traveling, but it’s best to bring a long gentleman’s umbrella when traveling on business or visiting relatives and friends. Because in Japan, most stores even have an umbrella basket in front of a private house. Long umbrellas can be placed in baskets, but folding umbrellas cannot be placed in baskets. 3. Don’t tip when you spend money. Like many Asian countries, tipping is not customary in Japan. Because a 10%-15% service charge has been added to the bill in large hotels and restaurants. If the taxi does not provide special services, there is no need to tip. As for consumption in beauty salons, barber shops, bars, and nightclubs, tipping is not required. 4. Drink tap water when you are thirsty. You can drink tap water in Japan directly. Stations and large public places have tap water sprinklers. Large hotels and restaurants are equipped with mineral water for guests to drink. 5. You cannot use your own mobile phone. You don’t need to bring your mobile phone with you to Japan. Because the standards are different, your own mobile phone cannot be used there at all. In addition, the voltage in Japan is 110V (mainly two-pin plug), so battery chargers for cameras, video recorders, etc. cannot be used unless they are compatible with 110V-240V. 6. What should I buy and not buy in small household appliances in Japanese duty-free shops? The quality is very good and the price is cheap. Take some back to your family and friends, it is both generous and affordable. It is not cost-effective to buy small toys, clothes, and shoes. Most of them are made in China and are surprisingly expensive. In addition, film and camera lithium batteries in Japan are also more expensive than in China, so you can bring more when going abroad. Department stores and shops in Japan close around 7pm (only a few are open until 9pm), so shopping at night is almost impossible. 7. The subway is convenient and cheap. If you want to go shopping in Japan alone, it is best to take the subway because it is the cheapest. Japan's subway transportation is very developed, and the subway lines are as dense as a spider web. The subway station leads directly to the underground level of the high-rise, with plenty of space for you to choose from. Consumption is very high in Japan, so taking a taxi is certainly expensive. If you pay by yourself, go out and take the subway. Also, when traveling to a hotel, you don’t speak Japanese. You'd better take your hotel business card with you so that if you get lost, you can hitch a ride back. 8. Currency exchange is inconvenient. In Japan, currency exchange must be done at a currency exchange bank or other legal currency exchange place. Additionally, a passport must be presented. However, the Bank of Japan's exchange operations are only conducted between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Banks are closed all day on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays. So money can only be exchanged at the hotel, but it is slightly more expensive than bank exchange. 9. Pink phone calls are suitable for domestic calls in Japan. International calls only accept ten yen (ten yuan and three cents) green and gold phones. Phone cards or ten or one hundred yen coins are accepted. Of course, it is best to buy an IP phone card. 10. Guests should prepare items. Japanese hotel rooms rarely have toothbrushes and toothpaste. It's best to bring your own slippers. It’s hard to eat on time while traveling. Because Japan’s living standard is high, it’s best to bring some snacks. If you are hungry, you will have something to eat. If you go in spring, it’s best to wear a mask. You should also wear sunglasses and a hat if it snows in the winter. Don't wear high heels. There are many hot springs in Japan. If you want to enjoy it, it’s best to bring your own items. In Japanese traffic, all vehicles drive on the left, which is the opposite of China. Attention first time visitors to Japan. When crossing the road, make sure vehicles are heading in the right direction. Consumers generally do not bargain when shopping in Japan, especially in department stores. It is a generally accepted rule to buy something at its stated price. If the customer insists on bargaining