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)