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Japan

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

Japan travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for  information
Embassy of Japan in the UK (emb-japan.go.jp)Japanese Embassy in UK
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Japan travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Japan (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN JAPAN

〒102-8381

No 1 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo

Japan

(+81) (3) 5211-1100

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-tokyo

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance119
Fire119
Police110

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

 

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityTokyo
LanguageJapanese
CurrencyJapanese Yen
Phone Code+81
Internet Code.jp
Time ZoneUTC+9
Drives onLeft
Plug TypesType A, Type B
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
ReligionShintoism 79%, Buddhism 67%, Other including Christianity 9% (many practice a combination of Shinto and Buddhist traditions)
Significant Dates

February 11 – National Foundation Day

February 23 – Emperor's Birthday

May 5 – Children's Day