Things to note when traveling to Japan in Vietnam

Japan Monetary Bank

Japan’s monetary unit is the yen (i.e. “yen” in Japanese). There are five kinds of Japanese yen coins: 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan, and 500 yuan. There are four kinds of Japanese yen banknotes: 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen.

Any currency can be brought into Japan. However, if you are carrying more than 1 million yen, or a check or securities of equivalent value, you must declare it to customs.

You can exchange foreign currencies into Japanese yen at foreign exchange banks or other legal foreign exchange cash exchange offices. At major international airports, there are also foreign exchange windows that provide currency exchange services to passengers. The exchange rate of RMB to Japanese yen is about 1:14. However, the exchange rate of foreign exchange changes every day with the fluctuations of the foreign exchange market.

UnionPay

In order to facilitate the shopping and consumption of Chinese tourists, there are more and more stores where China UnionPay cards can be used directly in-store. You can use UnionPay cards to make purchases at stores with the "UnionPay" logo on Osaka's Shinsaibashi Shopping Street and Osaka International Airport. For details, please see: .emb-japan.go.jp/cn/index_cn.htm

Embassy of Japan

Address: No. 7, Ritan Road, Jianguomenwai, Beijing

Postcode: 100600

Telephone: 010-6532-2361, 010-6532-4625 Consular Section

Address: Beijing Nanyin Building, East Third Ring Road North, Beijing 2nd Floor

Postcode: 100027

Tel: 010-6410-6970~6974

Fax: 010-6410-6975 Guangzhou Consulate

< p>Address: Garden Building, No. 368 Huanshi East Road, Guangzhou

TEL: 020-83343009 (representative), 83343090 (visa) Shenyang Consulate

Address: No. 10, Heping District, Shenyang No. 50 Siwei Road

Tel: 024-2322-7490

Fax: 024-2322-2394

Postcode: 110003 Dalian Office

Address: 3rd Floor, Senmao Building, No. 147 Zhongshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province

Tel: 0411-83704077 Chongqing Consulate

Address: 283 Minsheng Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing No. 14th Floor, Chongqing Hotel Business Building

Postcode: 400010

Tel: (023)6373-3585

Fax: (023)6373-3589 Hong Kong Consulate

Address: 46th to 47th Floor, Phase 1, Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong.

Tel: (852)2522-1184

Fax: (852)2868-0156

Others

Transportation

In Japan, vehicles drive on the left, which is exactly the opposite of China. Visitors to Japan for the first time must pay attention to the direction of travel of the vehicle when crossing the road, and do not make a mistake.

There are two types of subways in Japan: state-owned and private. In addition to the national railway JR, there are also many private railways. Each railway has coupons, travel passes, etc. Vouchers have time limits and cannot be used interchangeably with each other. The main choice depends on whether you use JR more when traveling from Tokyo to Osaka, or whether you will take private trains. It is better to buy a free pass in Tokyo.

Consumption

Generally, you cannot bargain when consuming in Japan, especially in department stores. It is a generally accepted rule to buy things at the marked price. If the customer is not If you insist on a counteroffer, you may be met with a cold reception. However, there is no custom of tipping in Japan, because all service charges are already included in the bill, so customers don’t have to do anything extra.

Garbage

Someone will go to a fixed location to collect garbage at a fixed time every week, and garbage is not allowed to be thrown away at other times; combustibles and non-combustibles must be placed separately; polluted materials must be separated Garbage must be placed separately, such as batteries, spray cans, etc.; the size of garbage is limited; garbage must be packed in designated plastic bags.

Prepare items

The weather in Japan is cloudy and sunny, always keep an umbrella; some medicines are essential when traveling: if you have medicines that need to be taken for a long time, please bring them with you; Necessary medicines that should be included in your luggage include: Ganmaotong, Huanyuning, Astamine, Berberine, Band-Aid, etc. It is difficult to eat on time during the journey. Due to the high living index in Japan, it is best to bring some snacks so that you have something to eat when you are hungry. For example, it is best to wear a mask when going in spring. If it snows in winter, you should also wear sunglasses and a hat. Do not wear high heels. There are many hot springs in Japan. If you want to enjoy them, it is best to buy related supplies.

Accidents (lost passport, involved in disputes)

If you unfortunately encounter an accident or are involved in an incident or case in Japan, please explain the situation to the reception unit or tour guide immediately, and take the following steps Measures:

(1) Report the crime to the nearest police station or police in a timely manner, seek assistance from the police, ask the police to issue the necessary loss certificate, etc., and contact the embassy or consulate in a timely manner;

(2) Go to the hospital for timely treatment and ask for a diagnosis certificate;

(3) If you lose your passport, please contact the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate in Japan to apply for a travel document for returning home. Please help the receptionist report the loss of visa to the nearest immigration bureau, and ask them to reissue the visa or take corresponding measures;

(4) If you lose your credit card, contact the credit card issuer promptly and ask it to stop the relevant credit card business ;

(5) If you are detained or arrested, you should submit a consular notification to the police and the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Japan. Our embassy and consulate in Japan will visit the detention center as appropriate, contact the relatives of the parties concerned, and introduce appropriate lawyers according to the wishes of the parties concerned.

Shopping in Japan

(1) Commodity tax: When shopping in Japan, you cannot pay directly in RMB or US dollars. Please exchange US dollars and other foreign currencies into Japanese yen at restaurants or banks. In Japan, except for duty-free shops, all purchases are subject to a 5% consumption tax. However, when the purchase amount in some large shopping malls exceeds 10,000 yen, the consumption tax can be refunded on the spot with your passport. If you do not apply for it at the time, you cannot re-apply it later. (Whether tax refund is available needs to be confirmed with the mall).

(2) Bargaining: Generally, you cannot bargain when purchasing in Japan, especially in department stores. If you insist on bargaining, you may receive a cold reception. But no need to tip.

(3) Suitable products: The small household appliances in Japanese duty-free shops are of very good quality and very cheap. But pay attention to the voltage and format. (The voltage of Japanese electrical appliances is 110 volts, the voltage of Chinese electrical appliances is 220 volts, the TV image display method is Japanese standard NISS, Chinese standard PAL) It is generous and affordable to bring some back as gifts to relatives and friends. It’s not cost-effective to buy small boutique toys, clothes, shoes, etc. Most of them are made in China and are shockingly expensive. In addition, film and camera-specific lithium batteries are more expensive in Japan than in China, so you can bring more when going abroad.

Most department stores and shops in Japan close around seven o'clock in the evening (only a few are open until nine o'clock), so it is almost impossible to go shopping at night.

Common sense

(1) Instructions for staying in a Japanese-style hotel: A tatami room in a Japanese-style hotel is generally for four people. It is a living room during the day and a bedroom at night. The hotel staff will prepare special futons. The Japanese-style hotel provides slippers and yukata, and guests can put on the yukata immediately after check-in and go out anywhere in the hotel. The way to wear a yukata is to wear the left side and the right side.

(2) Drinking water: Japan’s tap water can be drunk directly and is absolutely safe. You can drink it directly if you are thirsty.

(3) Hotels: Japanese hotels generally provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, bath soap, slippers, etc.; in principle, Japanese hotels do not require tipping.

Fee reference

Subway ticket price: 200 yen ~ 360 yen

JR train ticket price: 120 yen (1~2 stops)

Ride fare from Osaka to Kyoto: 400 yen to 540 yen

Ride fare from Osaka to Kobe: 310 yen to 390 yen

Admission tickets for traditional art appreciation: 2,500 yen to 10,000 yen

Art museum admission tickets: 300 yen to 1,300 yen

Octopus dumplings: 10 pieces for 400 days Around yen

Assorted BBQ: around 800 yen to 1,000 yen

Udon noodles: around 500 yen to 1,000 yen

Fried skewers: 1 About 100 yen

Taxi price: starting price is about 640 yen

Lunch fee: about 700 yen to 1,200 yen (general)

Dinner cost: around 1,000 yen to 3,500 yen (generally)

Simple travel phrases

1. Hello こんにちは空你七Wow

2. Thank you, ありがとう Ali Gatou

3. Sorry, すみませんsimimassen 4. Goodbye, さよならsayao-nala

5. I ate (words used before eating) 　　いただきます. 　　　　　　

6. Delicious. Delicious. Oh-Si-Des

Japanese Voltage

The voltage in Japan is 100 volts. There are two frequencies, the frequency in East Japan is 50Hz; the frequency in West Japan including Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka is 60Hz.

When using your own electrical appliances such as hair dryers, travel irons and electric razors, these appliances should be able to adjust the voltage, otherwise you will have to bring an additional transformer. Many domestic electrical appliances, such as mobile phones and cameras, can be used here.

Japan Entry and Exit

Entry: Starting from November 20, 2007, Japan will collect fingerprints and take facial photos for archiving of non-Japanese incoming passengers. Customs Inspection

Chinese nationals entering Japan must hold a valid passport and authentic visa, and apply for entry at the port of entry. When entering the country, you must undergo examination by a Japanese immigration officer. Even if you hold a visa issued by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in China, during the immigration inspection, if the purpose of entry is inconsistent with the type of visa held by the person concerned, the immigration officer has the right to refuse the person's entry to Japan.

(1) Customs entry sequence:

Flight arrival at the airport—quarantine inspection—entry review—animal and plant quarantine—customs—entry

(2) Customs declaration matters

Items brought into Japan need to be declared to the customs orally or with a declaration form; if the items you carry exceed the duty-free scope, please submit a "Consigned Items" declaration form.

(3) Duty-free scope (duty-free quantity for adults, commodities and commercial samples do not belong to the following tax-free items and need to be taxed) Name, quantity and price of alcohol, 3 bottles of cigarettes, 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars Or 500 grams of cut tobacco, 3 ounces of perfume, and other items whose total overseas market value does not exceed 200,000 yen. (4) The main items prohibited from entry are: opium, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, stimulants (methamphetamine), slimming tea; firearms and ammunition; pornographic magazines , video tapes, etc.; fake brand-name goods and other items that infringe on intellectual property rights.

(5) Main items restricted for entry: animals and plants that require quarantine (should be subject to quarantine); air guns, swords, chimneys, etc.; medicines and cosmetics (with quantity restrictions); restricted according to the Washington Treaty Imported flora and fauna. Exit regulations: Customs regulations stipulate that the maximum amount of money that can be taken out of the country is RMB 6,000 and USD 5,000. For high-end items such as cameras, please go through customs procedures.

Tax refund: Tax refund procedures are available at the main service desk in each store.

(Only available in duty-free stores)

Tips: According to the regulations of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing: after each travel group returns to the country, they must provide the passport of each member to the embassy for cancellation. The cancellation takes 3 days. The specific working days required will depend on the visa cancellation status of the embassy. If a member does not participate in the visa cancellation on time, a bad record will be placed on him or her, which will cause negative consequences for you to go to other countries in the future.

Japan’s health and public security

Hygiene

1. Japan’s tap water can be drank directly anywhere in the country. Mineral water is easily available in supermarkets and convenience stores.

2. All bathrooms are water-washable. There is a "Okhime" button in the bathroom that can mask the sound.

3. Please sort the garbage and put it into the corresponding trash cans.

Public Security

Keep your luggage and items to prevent them from being transferred by others. Do not bring anything for strangers to prevent them from being used for drug trafficking; cash, jewelry and other valuables Items must be carried with you at any time and anywhere, and cannot be placed in suitcases (bags) to prevent accidents. It is advisable to go together when going out and do not move without authorization to prevent accidents. Generally, do not contact or talk with strangers to avoid accidents. If you are deceived, do not go to red light districts and other crime-prone places and places.

Tipping in Japan

It is not customary to charge tips.

Service fee: In addition to paying consumption tax for consumption in hotels or restaurants, some places may also charge an additional service fee of 10% to 15% of your consumption.

National holidays in Japan

January 1st: New Year’s Day

The second Monday in January: Coming of Age Day

February 11th: Founding Day

March 20 (or 21st): Spring Equinox

April 29: Green Day

May 3 : Constitution Day

May 5: Children’s Day

The 3rd Monday in July: Marine Day

The 3rd week in September 1: Respect for the Aged Day

September 23 (or 24): Autumn Equinox Festival

The second Monday in October: Health and Sports Festival