Japan - Fact File Japan Fact’s


Population 127 million


Capital City Tokyo


Religion Shinto & Buddhism


Time GMT + 9 hours


Electricity 100V 50Hz twin prong plug with flat sided prongs


Currency Japanese Yen (JPY) (lunch in Japan costs on average 1000 JPY including drinks and dessert)


Visas No visa is required for UK Passport holders staying up to 90 days


For further info Japanese Foreign Affairs www.mofa.go.jp Japanese National Tourist Org www.seejapan.co.uk


Useful Translations Ohayou gozaimasu Good Morning Konnichi wa Hello Konban wa Good Evening Oyasumi nasai Goodnight Hajime mashite How do you do? O genki desu-ka ? How are you? Doumo arigato Thank you Iie, kekkou desu No, thank you Douitashi mashite You’re welcome Wakarimasen I don’t understand Daijoubu No problem Sayonara Goodbye Kudasai / Onegai shimasu Please Sumimasen Excuse me Kore wa nan desu ka? What is this? Ikura desu ka? How much? Takai Expensive Yasui Cheap


Japan is made up of four main islands, beginning from the north and working south, they are:


Hokkaido is the northernmost island known for its wealth of wildlife, magnificent mountain scenery and hot springs. Come wintertime, it also becomes a mecca for Japan’s ski and snowboarding enthusiasts. Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan and plays host to the internationally acclaimed Snow Festival in early February when giant snow sculptures dominate Odori Park.


10 www.etoursjapan.co.uk


Honshu is the largest island and full to the brim of sights to see. At the centre of Japan geographically, it is also the heart of Japanese civilisation, history and culture. Ancient capitals Kyoto and Nara contrast starkly with their modern counterpart Tokyo, but all are equally rich in unique ‘Japaneseness’.


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