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Two airports serve Tokyo: Narita International Airport and Haneda International Airport (mainly for internal flights). Narita Airport is accessible by the Narita Express Train (N'EX), which is the fastest way to get from the city centre to the airport. It takes approx. 60 minutes to Tokyo Station and 40 minutes to Ueno Station. Trains …

Haneda Airport is served by the Tokyo Monorail in approximately 20 minutes to Hamamatsucho Station, leaving every 10 minutes almost around the clock. Keikyu’s limousine buses run regularly from Haneda airport to key points in the city. For Tokyo city centre, it takes approx. 40 …

During the high season, mid-June to mid-September and late April to early May, the weather in Tokyo is very hot and humid. It is also the peak tourist season, which you will quickly notice from long lines at the museums and higher accommodation rates. Early June through July is also the rainiest part of …

Travellers from most countries will need a visa to enter Japan unless they are from one of the visa-exempt countries. Nationals from countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and many European countries can enter Japan visa-free for short-term stays (usually up to 90 days) for tourism, business, or visiting friends and …

Tokyo has one of the most efficient train and subway systems in the world. Trains are clean and fast and all stations have signs in English. The major train and subway systems are East Japan Railway (JR), Tokyo Metro, and Toei Subway. There are other railway companies. Each company has its own ticket. A variety …

Taxis are expensive but convenient in Tokyo. Weekend rates are even more pricey, as are rides between 11pm and 5am. Taxi stands are located in almost all busy areas and tipping is not expected. In Tokyo, several ride-sharing and taxi-hailing apps are available to make transportation even more convenient, such as Uber, DiDi, and …

Postboxes are red in Tokyo and the slot on the left is for domestic mail, and the right one is for international. English script is acceptable when writing addresses and stamps can be purchased at convenience stores. Post offices are indicated by a red and white ’T’ and are located …

Pharmacy in Japanese is 'Yakkyoku'. Generally, pharmacies are open from 9am to 6pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and closed on Sundays, while drugstores are usually open 7 days a week and sometimes 24/24. One of the biggest and most popular pharmacy chains is Matsumoto Kiyoshi. They have stores scattered around the whole island and offer …

Japan operates on a 100V supply voltage and 50/60Hz. The country uses Type-A plugs, which have two flat-sided …

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