Japan Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 377,944 km² |
| Capital: | Tokyo |
| Country Code: | 81 |
| Country Population: | 126,434,964 |
| Credit Cards: | All major credit cards are accepted. |
| Currency: | Yen (JPY) |
| Departure Tax: | Departure taxes are included with your airline ticket. |
| Drives on the: | Left |
| Electricity: |
100V AC (50 Hz in Tokyo and East Japan, 60 Hz in Osaka and West Japan) |
| Ethnic Groups: | Japanese 99%, others 1% (Korean 511,262, Chinese 244,241, Brazilian 182,232, Filipino 89,851, other 237,914) |
| Flag: |  |
| Location: |
Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula. |
| Official Language(s): | Japanese. |
| Religion: | Observe both Shinto and Buddhist 84%, other 16% (including Christian 0.7%) |
| Time Zone: | 14 hours ahead of Toronto and New York and 17 hours ahead of Vancouver and Los Angeles |
| Tipping: | Tipping is not common practice in Japan. If you do want to show your gratitude to someone, give them a small gift rather than a monetary tip. If you do choose to offer someone a tip (ryokan maid, tour leader, etc) always put the crisp bills in an envelope first. Rule of thumb, in Japan the price is the price - no tipping required. |
Japan Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Japan.
Learn about the history and culture of Japan, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Japan's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips and visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Japan for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Japan tours today!
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