COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · JP
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AT A GLANCE
JPY Japanese Yen
1 JPY ≈ 1 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07
Actual exchange and card rates may differ.
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LOCAL TIME
The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.
13:40:0411/14
UTC+09:00 · Japan same time
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BEFORE YOU GO
Current guidance is under review. Check the local authority or embassy before travel.
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Public drinking-water supplies are normally drinkable. Follow local utility or municipal guidance after an outage or disaster.
Checked 2026-11-07
Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.
EXPLORE THE REGIONS
ON THE MAP
GETTING THERE
OUR TRAVEL STORIES
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OSAKA EXPO 2025
Discover Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan – a six-month global event on Yumeshima island, themed 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives.' Explore innovative pavilions, sustainable solutions, and international culture, expecting 28 million visitors from April to October 2025.
OSAKA EXPO 2025
Introduction to Osaka Expo 2025 Highlights. Discover the Grand Roof Ring, explore the diverse pavilions, and immerse yourself in cutting-edge future technologies. Plan your visit seamlessly by securing tickets, learning about access to Yumeshima, and managing crowds effectively for the ultimate travel experience!
Kyoto Travel
Transforming McDonald's into a Restaurant: How to Utilize 'Mobile Order' At major McDonald's locations in Kyoto, the McDonald's app allows you to use the mobile order feature. By making the most of this service, McDonald's can turn into a convenient and comfortable place, just like a restaurant.
Airlines
Experience report of KIX Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA, located in Kansai Airport Aeroplaza. You can use Priority Pass at this lounge, making it a very convenient facility that can be used as an alternative to an airport hotel for the night before or after your trip.
Kyoto Travel
The long-awaited [Nintendo Store KYOTO] has opened in Kyoto, where Nintendo's headquarters is located! We'll also introduce easy directions to Nintendo Store Kyoto, recommended open times, and inexpensive restaurants that are open to families in both Japanese and English. Please use this as a reference if you want to enjoy the Nintendo Store with your family while on vacation.
Kyoto Travel
Morio and Mizuki, who are Kyoto residents, will deliver a variety of information about Kyoto, from famous sightseeing spots to minor spots (secret spots) that are popular with locals. Please use this as a reference when traveling or sightseeing in Kyoto.
Kyoto Travel
A guide to the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held for a limited time every year during the cherry blossom season at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, a World Heritage Site. Light-up is also held during the period. Detailed explanation of the Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 period, castle entrance fees, parking information, directions, cherry blossom blooming status, etc.
Okinawa Travel
A must-see for those who are worried about where to go when sightseeing in Okinawa! [10 tourist spots and things to do in Okinawa] recommended by travel bloggers. If you go to Okinawa, be sure to visit this place! In addition to the must-see sightseeing spots and gourmet food, this is a must-do! We've packed it with everything you'd want to do when traveling to Okinawa, such as leisure activities, handmade items, and more. If you are worried about where to go or what to do, please refer to it♪
Okinawa Travel
Things to check before going on a trip to Okinawa! We deliver Okinawa's recommended spots, tourist information, and great deals from a traveler's perspective. Plenty of gourmet food, leisure, and sightseeing! You'll enjoy Okinawa to the fullest whether it's summer or winter♪
Okinawa Travel
A factory tour guide for Okinawa's beer "Orion Beer". Orion Beer's factory tour not only allows you to learn about the process of making beer, but also includes a beer tasting service (up to 2 glasses per person) at the end, which is both fun and very profitable. This is one of the sightseeing spots in Okinawa that we especially recommend for beer lovers.
Okinawa Travel
Explains Okinawa's annual weather (climate) and the best season for traveling. Okinawa is a very popular tourist destination in Japan, but the problem is that the rainy season comes earlier than in Honshu and there are more typhoons, so the best seasons for traveling are actually limited. Let's know the best season to go on a day with as much sunshine as possible. If you want to travel to Okinawa as cheaply as possible, the key is to aim for the off-season.
Okinawa Travel
Rainy season Okinawa guide. When is the rainy season in Okinawa? Should I go on a trip to Okinawa during the rainy season? Many people probably worry about the fact that they don't like the rain, but travel costs are cheap. Therefore, this time, we, who have traveled to Okinawa many times during the rainy season, will tell you about the actual rainy season in Okinawa and consider whether or not you should go on a trip. Also, advice on things to be careful about when traveling to Okinawa during the rainy season. Please use this as a reference when traveling to Okinawa during the rainy season.
