An ever-popular destination no matter the season, the Land of the Rising Sun is nothing short of good food, amazing cleanliness, and a myriad of distinctive sub-cultures. A multi-faceted country once you start exploring deeper, there’s always something new to discover in Japan, where traditional and modern elements combine to form something special.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Country Code: +81
Time Zone: GMT +9 hours (1 hour ahead of Singapore)
Peak Travel Period: April to May, August
Four Seasons: Yes
Currency: Japanese Yen, JPY (¥)
Transport Card: Suica, Pasmo, Icoca
Tap water: Safe to drink
AC Socket Type: Types A & B – 100V 50/60Hz
USEFUL WORDS
- Hello – Konnichiwa (こんにちは)
- Excuse me – Sumimasen (すみません)
- Thank you – Arigato gozaimasu (ありがとうございます)
- I don’t understand Japanese – Nihongo ga wakarimasen (にほんごがわかりません)
- Cheers – Kanpai (かんぱい)
- Delicious – Oishi (おいしい)
- To show appreciation before eating – Itadakimasu (いただきます)
- Thank you for the delicious meal – Gochisou sama deshita (御馳走様 でした)
JAPAN ITINERARIES
THINGS TO EAT IN JAPAN
VIDEOS
[Vlog] Hearty Hokkaido — Roadtrippin’ around Hokkaido, Japan | The Travel Intern
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Foods you must eat in Osaka & Kyoto | The Travel Intern
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Japan Budget Guide - 10D Tokyo to Osaka for under S$1.1k using the JR Pass | The Travel Intern
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Hakone Travel Guide: Day Trip from Tokyo using the Hakone Free Pass | The Travel Intern
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12 Things You Must Eat in Tokyo | The Travel Intern
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11 Must eats in Osaka under ¥1000 | The Travel Intern
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Japan Travel Guide: Osaka 大阪 - Kyoto 京都 - Nara 奈良 | The Travel Intern
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Hokkaido Budget Guide — 8D Road Trip Under SGD1K | The Travel Intern
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11 Things You Must Eat in Sapporo | The Travel Intern
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36 Hours in Sapporo, Japan — The Ultimate Guide | The Travel Intern
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Tuna Auction at Osaka Central Fish Market (大阪市中央卸売市場) | The Travel Intern
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