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Currency
1 Euro = 153 Yen
1 USD = 106 Yen
(*21st Jan 2008)
Electricity & Phone
Country Code: +81
Electricity: 100V, 50-60Hz
Japanese electrical plugs have two, non-polarized pins.
Climate
Due to the large North South extension of the country, the climate varies strongly in different regions. The climate in most of the major cities, including Tokyo, is temperate to subtropic and consists of four seasons. On March, the beginning of Spring, whether and temperature change frequently. It will be getting warmer day by day, but still a bit chilly especially for foreigner from Southern tropical countries.
Amount of Rain: 114.5mm/month (March, Tokyo)
Clothing: light jackets, light sweaters and other similar kinds of tops.
Health Care
Inoculations: There are no inoculations required for entering Japan from anywhere around the world.
Drinking water: Tap water is safe to drink anywhere in Japan. Mineral water including major imported brands can be easily purchased at super markets, convenience stores and other similar places.
Time Zone
All of Japan is in the same time zone, 9 hours ahead of G.M.T.
No Daylight Saving Time is practiced in Japan.
| Sydney |
+1 hr |
| Seoul |
0 hr |
| Hong Kong |
-1 hr |
| Beijing |
-1 hr |
| Singapore |
-1 hr |
| Bangkok |
-2 hrs |
| Jakarta |
-2 hrs |
Reference
http://www.japan-guide.com/
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