Planning a trip is really exciting when you’re thinking about where to go and what to do. There are some other details that are far less exciting to plan. One of these is health requirements, and it’s something that people can overlook. Continue reading “Visiting Japan? What you need to know about health”
You and your passport in Japan
Something that many visitors are not aware of is that Japanese law requires visitors to carry passports with them at all times. This can be a surprise and a concern to some people, who worry about the security of their passport. They would prefer to leave it locked in a hotel safe. Continue reading “You and your passport in Japan”
Crime and safety for visitors to Japan
Visitors to Japan can feel safe while they’re there, as it has a low crime rate compared with many other popular destinations. Japan is not completely crime-free however. While popular wisdom is that if you lose something, you will get it back, this does not hold true all the time. Here are a few ways to avoid being a victim of crime while you’re in Japan. Continue reading “Crime and safety for visitors to Japan”