A typhoon (�䕗, taifū) is a large low pressure system, originating over the Northwest Pacific Ocean. It is accompanied by strong winds of up to around 200 km/h, a rise of the sea level and torrential rainfalls. Over the Atlantic Ocean, typhoons are known as hurricanes. About 30 typhoons form each year over the Northwest Pacific Ocean, of which an average of about seven or eight pass over Okinawa Prefecture, and about three hit the Japanese main islands, especially Kyushu and Shi

2018 Hokkaido Earthquake2016 Kyushu Earthquake2011 Earthquake and TsunamiThe Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet, causing frequent earthquakes and the presence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan. If earthquakes occur below or close to the ocean, they may trigger tsunami. Historic earthquakesMany parts of the country have experienced devastating earthquakes and tsunami in the past. The Great Kanto Earthquake, the wo

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. Some North American equipment will work fine in Japan without an adapter and vice versa; however, certain

On this page: Do foreign phones work in Japan? How to use a mobile phone in Japan? Phone manners Japan is a leader in mobile phone technology and use. In addition to offering calling, email and messaging, Japanese mobile phones were some of the first to widely adopt features such as internet browsers, games, cameras, televisions, electronic wallets, train passes, GPS navigation and music players even before the advent of smartphon

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On this page: Luggage on transportation Luggage storage Luggage delivery It is strongly recommended to pack light when traveling around Japan. Most trains do not provide space for bulky luggage, and even though the accessibility situation at stations has improved considerably over recent years, some platforms are not equipped with escalators or elevators or you might have to make a detour to get to one. Traveling light also avoids

It is still a widespread misconception that Japan is an expensive place to travel. Surveys show that a lot of foreign visitors are surprised with how inexpensive Japan can be despite the general high quality of goods and services and especially when the yen is weak. The reality is that with careful planning and a little know-how, it is easy to enjoy a budget trip in Japan.The following budget travel guide contains the basics on how to save money on a trip to Japan. In addition, check out o

The Japanese currency is the yen (�~, en). One yen corresponds to 100 sen; however, sen are not used in everyday life anymore, except in stock market prices. Bills come in 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen (very rare), 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen denominations. Coins come in 1 yen, 5 yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen and 500 yen denominations. Counterfeit money is not an issue in Japan.Foreign currencies are not accepted for payments in Japan, except maybe at major international airports.FreeCurrencyRates.comP

The state of accessibility in Japan has improved dramatically in recent decades with a push towards barrier-free facilities that can be navigated by wheelchairs, non-step buses, multipurpose toilets and wide elevators with lowered buttons. However, there also remain a lot of challenges. On the StreetsStreets in modern city centers and recently redeveloped districts tend to have relatively spacious, dedicated sidewalks with cut curbs. Elsewhere, sidewalks tend to be narrow or separat

While Japan has only a very small percentage of Muslim residents, the number of Muslim tourists has been increasing considerably in recent years. Japanese in general are very tolerant towards different religions, including Islam, but there is a wide lack of understanding of the religion and a shortage of services and facilities for Muslim travelers. However, with the increasing number of Muslim visitors, tourist associations and businesses have ramped up efforts to improve the situation to

Children introduce unique challenges to travel planning, but luckily Japan is a destination that is easy and safe to explore with kids. The following are some things to consider that can make your familys experience in Japan smoother, cheaper and more enjoyable. Also, check out our Traveling with kids in Japan blog series. For the purpose of fares and admission fees, children in Japan are typically classified by their school year rather than their ages. But because school systems di

On this page: Safety Issues Accommodation Dining out Meeting people Saving your seat Outdoor activities Tips for solo female travelers In past decades, most solo traveler in Japan used to be the ubiquitous salarymen (office workers) on business trips. These days, however, many locals, especially the younger generations, are increasingly traveling alone or doing things by them

On this page: Entering as a tourist Entering as a worker Entering as a student Entering as a spouse Staying in Japan Below is a basic introduction to the Japanese immigration system. Please contact your closest Japanese embassy or consulate outside Japan or an immigration bureau inside Japan for official advice.All foreigners, including foreign residents, get fingerprinted and photographed upon enterin

Conventions, Entertainment and Sports Seto Inland Sea: Setouchi Triennale - Spring Session (April 14 - May 18) Echigo Tsumari: Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale (April 29 - November 12) Seasonal Events Cherry Blossoms (late March - April) Golden Week (April 29 - May 5) Festivals Takayama: Takayama Spring Matsuri (April 14 - 15) Near Takaoka: Tonami Tulip Fair (April 22 - May 5)

The tables below list average daytime high and nighttime low temperatures and average percentages of sunny and rainy days for selected cities. A rainy day is defined as a day on which at least 1 mm of rain falls, while a sunny day is defined as a day on which the sun shines at least 40 percent during daytime.(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency) JanuaryCityAverageDaytime HighAverageNighttime LowRainy/Snowy Daysearly monthlate monthSunny Daysearly monthlate monthSapporo-1 C (30

Atlanta Metro Alpharetta Come and enjoy more than 30 live music performances throughout the streets of Downtown Alpharetta as local, regional, and national artists perform original songs while interacting with the audience. Listeners will learn about the music, as artists share the stories behind their tunes.

Atlanta Metro Alpharetta Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling music artists ofall time, with more than 250M records sold worldwide during a stellar careerthat includes nine #1 albums and 26 Top 10 singles in the U.K. Plus, 17 Top 10albums and 16 Top 10 singles in the US!CHEAP TRICK may be one of the most covered bands of alltime. Since the 70s they’ve been blending elements of pop, p

Northeast Georgia Mountains Jefferson The Crawford Long Museum and the Jefferson Garden Club invite you to join us for a magical morning of making Fairy Gardens. For kiddos from 1 to 100 (bring a parent if you like).  All supplies, plants, fairies and gnomes provided.  Advanced registration required by calling 706-367-5307.

Atlanta Metro Alpharetta The Fourth of July is an exciting time to visit Alpharetta. Celebrate our great nation with your family under the stars watching a brilliant display of fireworks at dusk at Wills Park.

Live music (2 stages) Be sure to bring your chairs and blankets to hang out with us on the lawn! Great view on Bank Street Get your photos with Marvel and Disney characters Plenty of fun things to do for the whole family! Olde Town Conyers lights up the night with Red, White & Boom! watching fireworks! Conyers Welcome Center located inside the Historic Train Depot Historic Heartland