Notes on Tashirojima, Japan

Tashirojima does not allow dogs to log in, so friends with dogs should leave their dogs to a pet shop in advance to avoid unnecessary trouble.

9 Important Things to Note 1. Don’t forget to take off your shoes when in Japan. Do as the Romans do, whether you are entering a hotel room, visiting a Japanese home, or entering a conference room or office. In short, as long as you are You have to change into slippers when you enter the house, sometimes twice. The custom of changing into slippers cannot be violated in Japan. Never forget to take off your shoes before entering the house. 2. Always bring an umbrella when you go out. Always bring an umbrella when you go out. Japan has a maritime climate with unpredictable weather, so bring an umbrella to be prepared. Bring a folding umbrella when traveling, but it’s best to bring a long gentleman’s umbrella when going on business or visiting relatives. Because in Japan, there is an umbrella basket in front of most shops or even private houses. Umbrellas with long handles can stand in the basket, but folding umbrellas cannot be placed in the basket. 3. No need to tip when spending money. Japan, like many Asian countries, does not have the habit of tipping. Because a service charge of 10% to 15% has been added to the bill of a large hotel or restaurant. If there is no special service in a taxi, there is no need to tip. As for consumption in beauty salons, barber shops, bars and other places, there is no need to tip. 4. Drink tap water when you are thirsty. Tap water in Japan is drinkable directly. Stations and large public places have tap water spouts. Large hotels and restaurants all provide mineral water for guests to drink. 5. It won’t work if you bring your own mobile phone. You don’t need to bring your mobile phone with you to Japan. Due to the different standards, bringing your own mobile phone cannot be used in Japan. In addition, the voltage in Japan is 110 volts (mainly two-pin flat plugs), so if the battery charger for your own camera, video recorder, etc. is not compatible with 110-240 volts, you cannot use it. 6. What to buy and what not to buy is tax-free in Japan The small household appliances in the store are of very good quality and very cheap. It is generous and affordable to bring some back as gifts to relatives and friends. It is not cost-effective to buy small boutique toys, clothes, shoes, etc. Most of them are made in China and are shockingly expensive. In addition, film and camera-specific lithium batteries are more expensive in Japan than in China, so you can bring more when going abroad. Department stores and stores in Japan close around 7pm (only a few are open until 9pm), so shopping at the mall at night is almost impossible. 7. The subway is convenient and cheap. If you want to go shopping by yourself in Japan, it is best to take the subway because it is the cheapest. Japan's subway transportation is very developed. The subway lines are as dense as a spider web. The subway stations go directly to the bottom of high-rise buildings, giving you a lot of room for travel choices. Consumption in Japan is very high, so taxis are of course very expensive. If you have to pay for it yourself, it’s better to go out and take the subway. In addition, if you don’t speak Japanese when you stay in a hotel while traveling, it’s best to bring a hotel business card with you when you go out, so that you can get a ride back if you get lost. 8. It is inconvenient to exchange currency. In Japan, currency must be exchanged at a foreign currency exchange bank or other legal currency exchange place. In addition, you must show your passport. However, Japanese bank exchange services are only available from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Moreover, banks are closed all day on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays. Therefore, money can generally only be exchanged in hotels, but it is slightly more expensive than bank exchange. 9. Make calls. Red and pink phones: suitable for making domestic calls in Japan. Only ten yen coins (three cents of ten yuan) are accepted. Green and gold phones: can make international long distance calls and accept phone cards or ten yen or one hundred days. Yuan coins. Of course it is best to buy an IP phone card.