Who has been to Japan? Tell me about it.

You can pee anywhere, but be careful not to make any noise. The Japanese are very sensitive to this.

The Japanese police are real public servants, so what can I do for them? If foreigners ask for directions, they will usually take you to your destination in person if it is not too far. Time: 9 hours earlier than GMT; Earlier than Beijing time 1 hour. Please set your watch forward 1 hour when you arrive in Japan.

Climate: Don't think that Japan is an island country, and the maritime climate will not be too cold. In winter in Japan, the wind is cold. If you don't pay attention to keep warm, you will easily catch a cold. Therefore, it is recommended to take enough clothes to keep warm when going to Japan in winter. The temperature of the central road route we went to this time is basically below zero degrees Celsius, and it will snow in most areas.

Voltage: The voltage in Japan is 1 10V. If you want to use electrical products made in China, please say hello to the front desk of the hotel. Our country is 220V, so when buying electrical appliances, we should pay attention to whether it can be used in our country.

Drinking water: tap water in Japan can generally be drunk directly. Because tap water in Japan is purified, it is generally no problem to drink it directly. Ordinary local Japanese sometimes drink tap water directly. But it's raw water after all. If you are cautious, you'd better drink mineral water. Hotel rooms are generally equipped with electric kettles and a small amount of tea or coffee. There will be vending machines in the streets and alleys, including hotels, which are very convenient.

Telephone: Japan's communication is quite developed, but China's mobile phone can't be used in Japan because of different standards. Public telephones are everywhere. You can make a phone call by inserting coins or cards. Phones (dark green) and IC phones (orange red) marked with domestic and international calls can make international calls directly. To call back to China, please dial 00 1 (or 004 1, 006 1)+86+ minus 0+ the domestic area code of the other party.

Internet cafes here are hard to find, and the local and long-distance calls of the hotel are charged (partial 15% service charge). Use 100 yen coin to make an international call (coin), and you can say about 3-5 sentences.

There is a public telephone on the street corner in Japan. With the popularity of mobile phones, public telephones are gradually decreasing. However, shopping streets, shopping centers, hotels, stations and other places must have public telephones.

Mail: If you want to send letters, postcards or packages to relatives and friends in China, the easiest way is to give them to the hotel front desk (postage for overseas postcards /70 yuan, letters /90 yuan).

Currency: Japanese yen is RMB. There are two kinds of paper money and coins. There are four kinds of paper money: 10000 yuan, 5000 yuan, 2000 yuan and 1000 yuan. Coins are divided into 500 yuan, 100 yuan, 50 yuan, 10 yuan, 5 yuan and 1 yuan. Foreign currency exchange is subject to the quotation of the day. RMB is not directly convertible in Japan. The front desk of the hotel can change US dollars into Japanese yen all day. Pay attention to the business hours when you go to the bank to change money (usually 9: 00 am-3: 00 pm from Monday to Friday).

You should take 10 yuan, 50 yuan and 100 yen with you to make local and international calls from public telephones.

Transportation: Like other island countries, roads in Japan drive on the left. There is a lot of traffic on the roads in Japan. Please don't cross the road. Taxis are expensive, so it is recommended to take the subway. The transportation in Japan is developed, and subways and trams are like an invisible net, which can lead us to every street in Japan. The traffic in Tokyo is rather crowded, so local office workers don't drive to and from work (although Japanese cars are cheap and of good quality). Taxis don't seem so popular in Japan, because the cost is relatively expensive, generally starting at 650 yen for 2 kilometers, equivalent to about RMB 50 yuan.

Public security: Japan is a country with good public security, but in case of emergency, please take care of your valuables and try to avoid acting alone. It is recommended to buy a travel insurance for overseas before going abroad. Ping An Insurance and PICC P&C Insurance are also sold at home and abroad, and the prices are not expensive. It's quite convenient. The following is the link of Ping An website for your reference. /shop/product/abroad insurance . JSP？ WT.mc_id=baidut07

Pharmacy: Japanese pharmacies not only sell medicines, but also cosmetics stores. It's said that Japanese people don't go to department stores to buy daily cosmetics, but go to pharmacies, where everything from shampoo to daily cosmetics is available, and it's usually 8-8.5 fold, which is very convenient and affordable.

Electrical appliance stores: Japan also has many large-scale electrical appliance stores similar to Yongle and Gome. Akihabara is a famous electrical street with more than 250 electrical stores. The Electrical Appliances Festival, held twice a year in summer and winter, is the biggest festival here. Don't miss the excellent opportunity of shopping. In addition, bikukamera and yodobashi are also two famous electrical appliances stores, both of which have their own "PrintCard". When shopping in the store for the first time, you can apply for this card with your passport. After that, you can enjoy a discount of 8.5-9% with the points.

Outlets: On the central road between Tokyo and Hakone-machi Expressway, there is an outlet named Yudianchang. There are many famous brand stores selling all kinds of clothes and jewelry, including some international brands. Although some styles are out of date, the price is much cheaper than that of regular shopping malls, which is very attractive. Many local people are happy to come here to "Taobao".

Restaurants: Japanese restaurants are very clean, especially the ramen restaurants in the streets. Due to the small size of the museum, there are often long queues, but don't worry about spending a lot of time. Lamian Noodles tastes good. General restaurants will have non-smoking areas and smoking areas, and the clerk will ask you, "Do you smoke?" After that, I will sit down.

Tipping: In Japan, there is basically no habit of tipping.

Tax refund: for electrical appliances stores, foreigners can't enjoy tax refund when they buy things in Japanese electrical appliances stores from June 5438 to February 2005, but they will get points for purchasing electrical appliances, which can be deducted on the spot. Shopping in department stores can enjoy tax refund, which is generally about 5% of the total price.

Japanese hotel: Dinner in Japanese hot spring hotel is usually ordered (similar to set meal). For some tourists with big appetites, food may not be enough. Therefore, it is suggested to soak in a hot spring again after dinner (which can ensure the quality of sleep), and then experience Japanese midnight snack (Lamian Noodles, etc.). There are few toothbrushes and toothpaste in Japanese hotel rooms, so it is better to bring your own slippers. It is difficult to eat on time during the trip. Because the local living index in Japan is relatively high, it is best to bring some snacks so that you can have something to eat when you are hungry. If you go in spring, you'd better bring a mask. If it snows in winter, you should also bring sunglasses and a hat. Do not wear high heels. There are many hot springs in Japan. If you want to enjoy them, you'd better bring your own things.

Bathrobe: When you go to Japan, you must always experience the local customs of Japan. It is essential to soak in hot springs. After soaking in the hot spring, you should put on the Japanese bathrobe specially prepared for the guests in the hot spring hotel. Bathrobe has a prescribed way of wearing it, and it will make a joke if you are not careful. Generally speaking, the way to wear a bathrobe is "lower right and upper left". Put on the left side and tie the belt, and you're done.

Cold-proof measures: the temperature will reach-10℃~-20℃ in alpine areas such as the Japanese Alps. A thick coat is essential, and gloves, scarves, non-slip boots and hats are also necessary to keep out the cold.

Non-slip boots: due to the heavy snow in winter, the ground is easy to freeze and the soles of the feet slip. It is recommended not to choose leather boots (high heels) or shoes that are easy to slip. Ski resorts or hotels can rent non-slip boots. )

Sun protection: don't think that you only need sun protection in summer and winter. In the snow, the surroundings are white, and the reflection of sunlight can easily burn eyes and skin. At this time, you need the help of the cream and prepare a pair of sunglasses to protect yourself.

note:

1, don't forget to take off your shoes.

In Japan, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, whether entering a hotel room, visiting a Japanese home, or entering a conference room or office. In short, as long as you enter the house, you have to change your slippers, sometimes twice. The custom of changing slippers is inviolable in Japan. Don't forget to take off your shoes before entering the house.

Never go out without an umbrella.

Take an umbrella when you go out. Japan has a maritime climate, with uncertain weather. Take an umbrella and get ready. Take a folding umbrella when traveling, and it is best to take a gentleman's umbrella when traveling or visiting relatives. Because in Japan, most shops and even private houses have an umbrella basket in front of them. A long umbrella can stand in the basket, but a folding umbrella can't be put in the basket.

You don't have to tip.

Japan, like many Asian countries, has no habit of tipping. Because the service charge of 10%- 15% has been added to the bills of hotels and restaurants. If the taxi has no special service, there is no need to tip. As for spending in beauty salons, barbershops, bars and nightclubs, there is no need to tip.

4. Drink tap water when you are thirsty

Tap water in Japan can be drunk directly. There are running water nozzles in stations and large public places. Both hotels and restaurants have mineral water for guests to drink.

5. Your own mobile phone can't be used

You don't need to bring a mobile phone to Japan. Because the standards are different, it is impossible to use your own mobile phone there. In addition, the voltage in Japan is 1 10 volts (mainly two-pin flat plugs), so battery chargers such as cameras and video recorders cannot be used unless they are compatible with 1 10-240 volts.

6. What to buy and what not to buy

The quality of small household appliances in Japanese duty-free shops is very good and the price is cheap. It is generous and affordable to take some home as gifts for relatives and friends. It is not cost-effective to buy small boutique toys, clothes and shoes. Most of them are made in China, and they are surprisingly expensive. In addition, Japan's film and camera lithium battery are also more expensive than domestic ones, so you can take more abroad. Department stores and shops in Japan close around 7 pm (only a few are open until 9 pm), so it is almost impossible to go shopping at night.

7. The subway is convenient and cheap.

If you want to go shopping by yourself in Japan, you'd better take the subway because it's the cheapest. The subway traffic in Japan is very developed, the subway lines are as dense as cobwebs, and the subway stations go directly to the bottom of high-rise buildings, so there is a lot of choice. Japan's consumption is very high, so taking a taxi is of course expensive. If you pay for it yourself, go out and take the subway. In addition, if you travel and stay in a hotel, you can't speak Japanese. If you go out by yourself, you'd better take a business card of the hotel, so that in case you get lost, you can get a ride back.

8. It's inconvenient to change money.

In Japan, money must be exchanged at foreign exchange banks or other legal money exchange offices. In addition, you must show your passport. However, the Japanese bank exchange business only takes place between 9 am and 3 pm. In addition, banks are closed all day on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays. So money can only be exchanged in restaurants, but it is a little more expensive than bank exchange.

Step 9 make a phone call

Red and pink phones: suitable for domestic calls in Japan, only ten yen coins (ten dollars and three cents) are accepted. Green and gold telephones: You can make international calls and accept calling cards or coins of 10 or 100 yen. Of course, it's best to buy an IP phone card.