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Travel Essentials

Before you go

When to travel	When to travel to Japan.
What to bring	About baggage and coin lockers.
Flying to Japan	About airlines, airports and airfares.
Immigration	About different types of visa.
Sightseeing Guide	List of cities and sightseeing spots.
Itineraries	Suggested travel itineraries for Japan.
Under Construction	List of sights affected by renovation or construction works.
Trip Reports	Trip reports by other travelers.
Tour Packages	About individual and guided package tours.

Money matters

Travel Cost	Sample budgets for travelling in Japan.
Budget Travel	How to save money on your travels in Japan.
Shop Directory	A directory of interesting shops in Japan.
Banking	Information about banks.
ATMs	Information about international ATMs.

Practical Information

Transportation	The ways to get to and around Japan.
Accommodation	Overview of different accommodation types.
Mobile Phones	Rental or prepaid mobile phones for Japan.
Internet Access	How to access the internet while traveling.
Postal Services	About post offices and Japanese addresses.
Delivery Services	About luggage delivery services.
Electricity	About voltage and Japanese plugs.
Emergencies	What to do in an emergency.

Weather and Seasons

When to travel	Basic weather information.
Cherry Blossoms	Guide to cherry blossom viewing.
Plum Blossoms	About plum blossoms.
Autumn Leaves	About the colorful autumn foliage.
Rainy Season	About the rainy season in early summer.
Thyphoons	About Japan's typhoon season.
Earthquakes	About earthquakes.

Background

Japan A-Z	Covering most aspects of modern and old Japan.
Arts and Crafts	Introduction to Japan's arts and crafts.
Etiquette	Introduction to the Japanese etiquette.
Food	Introduction to the Japanese cuisine.
History	Introduction to Japanese history.
Language	Introduction to the Japanese language.
Entertainment	Introduction to Japan's world of entertainment.
Tradition	Introduction to traditional Japan.

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