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Visas :
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US passport holders and most EU residents do not require a visa if staying in Japan less than 90 days.
Visitors from the rest of the countries are required to get a visa.
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Immunisations :
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Time Zone :
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GMT/UTC plus nine hours.
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Electricity :
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100V; 50 Hz (Tokyo and eastern Japan), 60 Hz (western Japan).
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Weights & Measures :
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Metric
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Currency :
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Yen (Š)
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Travellers Cheque :
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Travellers cheques and cash can be changed at ‘Authorised Foreign Exchange Bank’, large hotels and stores.
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Credit Cards :
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International credit cards are widely acceptable in major cities.
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Tipping :
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There is little tipping in Japan.
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Bargaining :
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Bargaining is largely restricted to discount electronics districts.
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