Travel Tips
Time
- Japanese Standard Time = GMT + 9 hrs.
Climate
- Typical temperature at Fujiyoshida in November: high 15 degC, low 5 degC, 3 to 5 degC cooler than Tokyo.
- Relatively dry season, but still a chance of some rain.
Money/Shopping
- No need to pay a tip to anyone, anytime, anywhere.
- Credit card acceptable at large shops, major hotels, and airports. But not everywhere.
Traffic
- Car: left-hand traffic.
Electricity
- 100 Volt & 50 Hz in Eastern Japan, incl Fujiyoshida and Tokyo. 100 Volt & 60 Hz in Western Japan.
- Look at the national tourism website and the japan-guide website for the shape of the 2-pin outlet.
Communications
- Dialing to Japan: Country code = 81.
- Dialing from Japan: 010-(country code)-(number).
- Mobile phones not always compatible with yours. Check the availability in advance.
- Rental mobile phones and rental pocket WiFi's available at major airports (e.g. telecomsquare). Advance booking recommended.
- WiFi is available at the conference room.
Misc
- Taking off your shoes compulsory in private houses and also in some restaurants.
- Try "voicetra+", a multi-language translator based on NICT technology, for iOS and Android.
- Visit the national tourism website and the japan-guide website for more info. Or contact the LOC if you need help.