Answers to frequently asked questions about Japanese tourist passports and visas.

Japan is a very suitable country for traveling. There are countless tourists visiting Japan in different seasons every year. I believe you are also tempted, so start preparing the first step-passport and visa. What are the problems besides these? Let's take a look.

1. passport and visa issues?

a must-have for Japanese tourism (passport+Japanese visa)

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

2) Visa: Japanese visas must be processed through the agency designated by the Japanese Embassy in China, as long as the materials are prepared and handed over to the travel agency. Different travel agencies require different materials. Validity period of visa: the validity period of short-term stay visa is three months, and visas with a stay period of 15 days, 3 days and 9 days will be issued according to the application.

2. What is the time difference between Japan and China?

Japanese time is one hour faster than China time. For example, at 8 o'clock Beijing time, Tokyo time is 9 o'clock.

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 provide tips for service personnel when eating or staying.

4. Japanese currency exchange/UnionPay

1) Currency exchange: As long as the bank or shop marked "Authorized Money Changer" can exchange money,

Xiao Mo is here for a long time. I suggest that you exchange money according to the estimated travel expenses in China first, and it is not enough to use UnionPay card to withdraw money. If you buy things, it is the most cost-effective to use UnionPay instead of visa. Transportation and accommodation are cost-effective in China. 1 yen =.611 RMB

Japanese Yen is used in Japan, and the unit of Japanese yen is "Japanese yen", which is pronounced as ￥. There are five kinds of yen coins: 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 5 yuan, 1 yuan and 5 yuan. There are four kinds of Japanese yen banknotes: 1, yuan, 2, yuan, 5, yuan and 1, yuan. However, it should be noted that if you carry more than 1 million yen in currency, or checks and securities equivalent to it, you must declare it to the customs.

2) UnionPay: In large shopping malls, electrical specialty stores, drugstores, local products stores and other places where there are many tourists from China in big cities in Japan, most of them can see conspicuous "UnionPay" signs. In many places, if you show your passport and swipe UnionPay cards, you can also enjoy tax exemption (Japanese consumption tax is 8%).

UnionPay cards can be used in most large shopping malls in Japan, but there are not many places where UnionPay cards can be cashed out. Some 7-Eleven convenience stores, sumitomo mitsui banking corporation and Japan Postal Savings in big cities can be cashed out, but there is usually 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. ATMs 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 bring it with you.

5. how to go through the tax refund procedures?

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

2) processing place:

processing place: inside the shopping mall

submission materials: passports, shopping invoices, etc.

Note that the passports here must be original, and the tour guide will collect your passports when traveling. If you are ready to buy something, remember to come back in advance.

6. Climate in Japan

From the end of March to the beginning of April, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, so it is advisable to wear a thin blouse or sweater at this time.

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

Autumn is the season for viewing red leaves, and there are many chrysanthemums in the park. There are many exhibitions, concerts and sports competitions in autumn. At this time, it is advisable to prepare sweaters and other coats.

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

7. Japanese calling card/network

1) Mobile phone/calling card: Since Japan does not use GSM network, it adopts 3G network standards of CDMA2 and WCDMA. If the mobile phone is of these two standards, it can be brought to Japan after international roaming (PS: If not, you can rent it). If you don't want to open roaming, you can buy a calling card, and you can buy one of the three cards: Sakura Card, Dharma Card and Japanese b-mobile Card. These cards all have traffic!

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

hotels generally provide networks, but some hotels only support wired networks, so it is necessary to bring their own wireless network conversion tools. Some hotels have free Internet access places, which can be used at will, or you can rent a laptop from the front desk, which costs about 1 yuan/day. Some hotels have to get the Internet access line from the front desk, which is more troublesome.

8. How to make a phone call in Japan

Japan's local area code: 81

Japan calls domestic landlines: 861+ telephone+area code+landlines

Japan calls domestic mobile phones: 861+ telephone+mobile phone number

Japan calls domestic landlines: 81+ area code+landlines

Precautions

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

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

3) Almost all stations, shopping malls and amusement parks have coin-operated lockers for storing luggage, with different sizes and different prices, generally 3-6 yen, which can be used after coins are put in. It is highly recommended.

4) When you find your wallet and other property, you must hand it over to a nearby police station, otherwise it will constitute a crime. It is absolutely forbidden to borrow public power supply for charging in public places such as shopping malls.

5) There is no habit of providing hot boiled water everywhere in Japan, and most Japanese have little 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 comes up with a glass of cold water.