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The easiest and most obvious way to travel to Japan is by plane. It’s easy to book flights quickly and easily, comparing prices and travel times with different airlines. Lots of different airlines will take you to many different locations within Japan from destinations all over the world. However, I recommend that you use one of Japan’s national airlines – that is Japan Airlines (JAL) or Nippon Airlines (ANA). Not only is the service impeccable, and the prices not bad either, but they do great savings on a combination of international and domestic flights. If you’re travelling to Japan and want to travel around Japan by plane once you’re there, then this is by far the easiest and cheapest way to do it.Visas and CustomsIf you’re a national citizen of one of sixty specific countries around the world, then you should be able to enter Japan for at least 90 days without a visa. Citizens from different countries are allowed to stay for different periods of time, so check with the Japanese tourist board what the rules are for your country before planning your trip. Every person flying into Japan must have a valid passport.You are allowed to bring an unlimited amount of money with you to Japan, although if you’re carrying more than 1,000,000 yen then you’re obliged to make a customs declaration upon arrival. You can also bring travellers checks and major foreign credit cards and expect them to be accepted at all major outlets across Japan. Telephones in JapanSomething very important to consider is that, at present, you can’t bring your mobile telephone / cell phone to Japan and expect it to work. This is because the mobile telephony system the government have put in place on the island is not compatible with the way all international mobile phones / cell phones work. However, there is still a chance that your phone will work over there, and just to be sure you should check with your carrier / operator in order to confirm compatibility. However, if it turns out you will be unable to use your own mobile phone whilst in Japan, you can still rent one for use during your stay. Narita Airport and Kansai Airport both feature cell phone rental shops.LanguageEven if you don’t speak a word of Japanese, you still should be able to find your way around without too much hassle, as English is widely spoken around the islands. In major tourist destinations and large city centers, English is spoken equally with Japanese and you should find no problem in navigating speaking only English. Trying to speak Japanese, though, is fun and rewarding, and it’s well worth trying to pick some phrases up during your stay. You should find phrase books and dictionaries at most airports and every city.Planning your trip to JapanBefore you go, it’s important to work out which aspect of Japan you’re most interested in exploring. Tokyo is the most popular tourist destination, and is famous for its urban, metropolitan feel with large commercial districts and so on. However, there are also old cities such as Kyoto and Nara which offer a completely different taste of Japanese culture. These are both popular tourist destinations for overseas visitors, too. On the subject of tourism, it’s important before making your trip over to Japan of the peak tourist seasons. If you prefer a quiet trip, then these times are best avoided; however, be advised that the greatest number of shops & attractions open, and the greatest number of events are all during these peak holiday seasons. Accommodation will also be more expensive during these periods and there is also the chance that most hotels, restaurants and other accommodation will become fully booked during these times. The peak seasons are:Yearend and during New Year holidays — December 27 to January 4 and adjacent weekends "Golden Week" holiday season — April 29 to May 5 and adjacent weekends "Bon" festival season — the week centering on August 15.
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