Transportation

Various transportation means are available in Tokyo, including trains, monorails, buses, taxies and ships. The trains and the subway lines are convenient and efficient for traveling around central Tokyo. For further information, please refer to the following links.

Weather

Though September is autumn season, one of the most comfortable seasons in Japan, early September can be still hot like summer in many places of Japan. It is also rainy season. Average temperatures range from 21°C to 28°C.

Clothing: Short-sleeve shirts are enough in the daytime. As it is cooler in early morning and at night, it is better to wear light jackets or cardigans.

Electricity

The voltage used in Japan is uniformly 100 volts, A.C. The frequency of electric current is 50 Hertz in Tokyo. Japanese power outlets are 2-flat-pin plugs.

Currency Exchange

The Japanese currency is the yen. The exchange rate was 1USD = 159.48JPY on May 25. Money can be exchanged at banks and hotels. Banknotes: 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 yen. Coins: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 yen.

Tipping And Consumption Tax

Tipping is not necessary in any situations in Japan. However, major restaurants or hotels may automatically add a service charge to your bill. A consumption tax (10%) is also automatically added to purchases at shops, restaurants and hotels.

Time

Japan Standard Time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +9)