TRAVEL DOCUMENT & EFFECTS

Please make sure that your Passport has a validity of at least 06 months from the date of entry into Japan and a valid visa for those nationalities who require visa. Singapore passport holders do not require a visa for entry to Japan.

ENTRY REGULATIONS

Please make sure that your Passport has a validity of at least 06 months from the date of entry into Japan and a valid visa for those nationalities who require visa. Singapore passport holders do not require a visa for entry to Japan.

CUSTOM

No duty on personal effects. Individual over 18 years may bring 400 cigarettes or 100 grams of cigars or 500g of tobacco and 3 bottles of liquor (0.75 liters). Other dutiable goods to the value of Yen 100,000 for adults may be included duty free. Lighter is prohibited to bring in Japan.

TIME DIFFERENCE

Japan is 1 hour ahead of Singapore. GMT/UTC plus nine hours.

CURRENCY

Japanese Yen (JPY) is used throughout the country. Japanese Yen is denominated into coins Yen 1, Yen 5, Yen 10, Yen 50, Yen 100, and Yen 500. Bank notes are Yen 1000, Yen 2000, Yen 5000 and Yen 10,000. Major international credit cards such as American Express, JCB, Diners Clubs, Master-card and Visa are widely recognized.

ELECTRICITY

The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from North America (110V), Singapore (220V) and most other regions of the world. Japanese electrical plugs have two, non-polarized pins.

WATER

Tap water is safe to drink anywhere in Japan. Mineral water including major imported brands can be easily obtained from super markets, convenience stores, etc.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

Ambulance / Fire : 119 Police: 110

BUSINESS HOURS

INFORMATION ON TIPPING

Since there is no custom of tipping in Japan, people will often refuse tips. Since the people of Japan place more importance in the spiritual aspect of things, most prefer a smile and a "thank you" instead of a tip.

PHONE

Calling from Japan to Abroad
　1.Dial the international dialing access code (010).
　2.Dial the country code of the country you are calling.
　3.If the number starts with a 0, drop the 0 and dial everything else .

Calling from Abroad to Japan
　1.Dial the international dialing access code (typically 019, 011 or 001).
　2.Dial Japan's country code (81).
　3.If the number starts with a 0, drop the 0 and dial everything else.

HANDPHONE

Japan operates on a different network from Singapore thus local handset is not compatible for use in Japan. 3G 3.5G phone can be used in Japan provided it comes with a 3G SIM card and Auto roam subscription)

REMARKS

The above served only as a guideline and FOLLOW ME JAPAN PTE LTD will not hold responsible, should there be any misinterpretation or inaccuracy of information.