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COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · JP

Japan

Japan

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AT A GLANCE

Travel essentials

Currency

JPY Japanese Yen

1 JPY ≈ 1 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07

Actual exchange and card rates may differ.

Checked 2026-11-07

Capital & languages

Capital
Tokyo
Languages
Japanese

Not yet reviewed · Review pending

Country codes

JP / JPN

日本
Japan

LOCAL TIME

Local time & time zones

The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.

Asia/Tokyo

13:17:2311/14

UTC+09:00 · Japan same time

Checked 2026-11-07

BEFORE YOU GO

Entry & travel preparation

Entry guidance

Current guidance is under review. Check the local authority or embassy before travel.

Not yet reviewed · Review pending

Power outlets

  • Type A
  • Type B

Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.

Not yet reviewed · Review pending

Tap water

Public drinking-water supplies are normally drinkable. Follow local utility or municipal guidance after an outage or disaster.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidancewww.mlit.go.jp ↗

Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.

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ON THE MAP

Find it on the map

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GETTING THERE

Air travel

Airports · 84
Airlines · 24

OUR TRAVEL STORIES

Japan travel stories

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