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.