Your complete student travel guide β airports, visas, cities, climate & programs
ποΈ Capital
Tokyo
π Region
Asia Β· Eastern Asia
π₯ Population
123,210,000
π Area
377,930 kmΒ²
π Calling Code
+81
π Timezone(s)
UTC+09:00
Official Language(s)
Currency
Β₯ Japanese yen (JPY)
Four distinct seasons. Humid subtropical in central/southern Japan; humid continental in the north. Summers are hot and humid; winters vary from mild (Tokyo) to heavy snow (Hokkaido). Typhoon season is JunβOct.
Plug type(s) used in Japan:
Tipping is not customary and may even be considered rude.
Cash is widely used. Card acceptance is growing but not universal β carry both.
Japan is extremely safe for international students. Familiarize yourself with earthquake and tsunami evacuation procedures. Carry cash as many smaller establishments do not accept cards.
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U.S. Department of State
β οΈ Travel Advisory π Visa InformationOpens on travel.state.gov
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π U.S. Embassy Directory β Register Your Trip (STEP)STEP alerts you during emergencies and helps the embassy locate you.
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