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| Practical Matters Japan Before You Go When You Are There Language Offices to Serve You Abroad |
TIME DIFFERENCES
GMT
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12 noon
Japan : 9pm Germany : 1pm USA (NY) : 7am Netherlands : 1pm Spain : 1pm MISCELLANEOUS DRIVE ON THE LEFT TOILETS FREE EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES UK Tokyo (03) 3265 5511 Germany Tokyo (03) 3473 0151 USA Tokyo (03) 3224 5000 Netherlands Tokyo (03) 5401 0411 Spain Tokyo (03) 3583 8531 PHOTOGRAPHY What to photograph: mountains, gardens, temples, modern urban Japan and glimpses of living 'old' Japan (eg geisha girls). When to photograph: the best times are in the spring (especially when the blossom is out) and in the autumn. Where to buy film: although it may be cheaper outside Japan, film of all types and processing facilities are widely available in even the smallest Japanese town. WHEN DEPARTING There is an airport tax payable on leaving Japan. Make sure that you reconfirm your onward flight no fewer than 72 hours before departure, especially if flying on a Japanese airline. Arrive at the correct airport with plenty of time to spare. If travelling to Narita Airport by bus, catch one at least 3 hours before departure time. |
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