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- japan-guide. com - Japan Travel and Living Guide
Everything about modern and traditional Japan with emphasis on travel and living related information
- Electricity in Japan
The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from North America (120V), Central Europe (230V) and most other regions of the world Japanese electrical plugs and outlets resemble North American ones Plugs come in various versions, but most commonly they are non-polarized and ungrounded with two pins Grounded pins come either with three pins or with two pins and a ground wire
- Public Holidays and Annual Events in Japan
The following are Japanese national holidays and some of the most important other annual nationwide events In addition, there are countless local annual festivals Shops, restaurants and tourist attractions in Japan are generally open on national holidays, except on New Year If a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is also turned into a holiday Likewise, a day
- Rail Passes in Japan
Besides the well known Japan Rail Pass, there exists a large variety of regional rail passes that provide unlimited travel in a certain area of the country The interactive map below indicates which regions are covered by what passes (click on a pass to see its coverage area or click on a location on the map to see which passes are valid there)
- Guide to Japanese train tickets and rail passes - japan-guide. com
Guide to Japanese Train Tickets Below is a list of the various railway tickets available in Japan: Regular tickets Regular tickets simply get you from A to B Our page about regular train tickets provides an introduction to the various fares and fees, such as the base fare and limited express fee, and the rules for using tickets Read more
- Yokohama Travel Guide - What to do in Yokohama City
Yokohama (横浜) is Japan's second largest city with a population of over three million Yokohama is located less than half an hour south of Tokyo by train and is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture Towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868), during which Japan maintained a policy of self-isolation, Yokohama's port was one of the first to open to foreign trade in 1859 Consequently
- Kobe Travel Guide - What to do in Kobe - japan-guide. com
Kobe (神戸, Kōbe) is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan's ten largest cities Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is also considered one of Japan's most attractive cities Kobe has been an important port city for many centuries Its port was among the first to be opened to foreign trade in the 19th century alongside the ports of Yokohama, Nagasaki
- Japan Travel Itinerary - Best of Japan in 14 days
In a side trip from Tokyo, visit Nikko, home to Toshogu, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate
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