Japan Nutz and Bolts
Country: Japan
Where is it?: Japan is in eastern Asia, east of the Korean Peninsula.
Why do people go here?: Japan is an enigma. It is the land of sumo, sushi and kimono, a land where the delicate kimono clad lady fights against drunken salary men for a seat on the subway. A land where one’s preconceived ideas are often shattered and replaced by something much more surreal.
What are the main entry points?: Japan is a strange mixture of overload consumerism and century old customs and manners.
Currency used: Yen
Country Code for Phones: 81
Area codes for Major Cities: Tokyo 3, Yokohama 45, Kyoto 75
Other Phone Tips:
Religion: Both Shinto and Buddhist 84%, other 16% (including Christian 0.7%
Population: 127333002
Ethnic Groups: Japanese 99%, others 1%
Government: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government
Languages: Japanese
Major Cities: Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto, Kobe, Sapporo
Attractions: Kyoto, Tokyo
Accomodation: Japan Hostels
Tourism Office locations and links: Japan Tourism Office
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Noto-Hanto Peninsula
Health Issues: Malaria, Dengue Fever, Tuberculosis, Rabies, Japanese B Encephalitis
When to go: July into the middle of November can be the best time to see Japan.
Common Phrases: Add
Specific Events/Holidays: New Year: December 29 to January 3, Golden Week: April 27 to May 6, Tanabata Matsuri: July 7, O Bon: July 13-16, Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri: July 17
Getting Around: Japan has an extremely efficent transportation system. Rail is easy and the best price.
Good to know: Japan is one of the most expensive countries to travel in throughout the world. Be prepared to drop a fortune.
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