| Japan for many years has had the reputation of | | | | weather during this period still tends to remain |
| being prohibitively expensive. While in some cases | | | | cool, and we would advise packing some light |
| this can be true, anyone on a budget can also | | | | jackets, light sweaters and other similar kinds of |
| enjoy most of what this beautiful country has to | | | | clothing. |
| offer. This is not to say Japan is not expensive, it | | | | Japan's Summer is from June to August. |
| can be, but with a little homework you can visit | | | | Generally the Japanese summer season begins in |
| the Land of the Rising Sun on your own terms | | | | June with a three to four week rainy season. It |
| and allowance. | | | | then becomes very hot and humid from July |
| Japan is located between the North Pacific and | | | | onward. |
| the Sea of Japan, and is nearly the same size as | | | | Japan's Autumn season is from September to |
| Germany and Switzerland combined. Japan is | | | | November. Autumn is a lovely time to visit Japan |
| made up of of four major islands, surrounded by | | | | especially areas such as Kyoto and other more |
| more than 4,000 smaller islands. The four major | | | | rural areas, as forests are dyed in glorious autumn |
| islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and | | | | colors. As the season brings a more refreshing |
| Kyushu. | | | | cool after the hot summer light jackets, light |
| Japan's population is over 126 million, with most | | | | sweaters and similar is advised. |
| Japanese residing in densely populated urban | | | | Japan offers many nationalities a visa on arrival |
| areas. The Tokyo Metropolitan Area including the | | | | system as long as the reason for travelling to |
| city, some of its suburbs and the surrounding area | | | | Japan is not to reside in the country, obtain |
| is believed to house a staggering 12 million. | | | | employment or work in another capacity with |
| Language can still be a problem but over the | | | | remuneration. |
| years more and more Japanese speak better and | | | | Japan has 'Reciprocal Visa Exemption |
| better English, but we still recommend you to | | | | Arrangements' with the following countries: For a |
| carry a handy phrase book and learn a few | | | | period of 6 months or less Austria, Germany, |
| essential words, especially if you plan to travel to | | | | Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the |
| some of the more remote areas of Japan. | | | | United Kingdom (UK citizens only) For a period of |
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| to provide you with some useful information on | | | | Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, |
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| travel, what to do and of course some special | | | | France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, |
| rates available from hotels in the major parts of | | | | Israel, Italy, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Macedonia, |
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| Japan, located in North Asia, has four main | | | | (except when the passport was originally issued in |
| seasons, Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. | | | | present or former Portuguese colonies), San |
| Choosing when to travel can make all the | | | | Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Surinam, |
| difference when planning your trip as parts of | | | | Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey and Uruguay For a |
| Japan can get very cold, and other times very | | | | period of 90 days or less Andorra, Australia, |
| hot and humid. | | | | Barbados, Czech Rep., Estonia, Hong Kong, |
| Knowing a little of what weather to expect will | | | | Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Monaco, New Zealand, |
| also help you know what to pack. | | | | Poland and the USA For a period of up to 14 |
| Japan's Winter season is generally from December | | | | days Brunei For all nationalities not listed above, a |
| to February. The temperature rarely drops below | | | | visa must be obtained prior to travelling to Japan. |
| 0°C in the plains along the Pacific coast | | | | If travelling on business or as a tourist a |
| during wintertime. It is also quite dry and very | | | | 'Temporary Visitor's Visa' can be issued at your |
| often sunny. Central Japan and Northern Japan are | | | | local Japanese Embassy and usually gives you |
| highly reputed regions for winter sports. Southern | | | | permission to stay in Japan for a period of up to |
| Japan is comparatively mild in winter. Hokkaido is | | | | 90 days. If you are travelling to Japan to work, |
| famous during the winter season for its incredible | | | | find employment or live then it is best to call your |
| Ice Festival. | | | | local Japanese Embassy or Consulate and ask |
| Japan's Spring time is from March to May. The | | | | them the best procedure. |