Tokyo Travel News
Heart and soul in your hands - A list of the things we humans take for granted would be long indeed. Not wishing to embark on a colossal environmental-spiritual- humanitarian itemization, I'll keep my list real short. One item, in fact: a clay mug
Planning your trip to Tokyo
Maps and Destinations - Street-level maps and detailed driving directions to help you get around.
Tokyo Weather - What's the weather like in Tokyo.

Airport Terminal and Flight Information Narita International Airport (NRT) - Narita Airport, 66 kilometres (40 miles) north-east of Tokyo, is one of the world's major international gateways

Teito Rapid Transit Authority - Eidan Subway. Information on the metro network, maps, and fares.
National Science Museum - The National Science Museum
Visa Information
Required for all US citizens: Passport (signed and valid for 6 months). For more information
Tourist Information
  • U.S. passport must be valid 3 months beyond stay
  • Tickets and documents for return or onward travel
  • No visa required for stay up to 3 months
  • Vaccinations - None Required
    		• Business Information
  • U.S. passport must be valid 3 months beyond stay
  • Tickets and documents for return or onward travel
  • Visa required - Contact nearest consul for more info
  • Vaccinations - None Required
    • Any U.S. citizen who wishes to travel to the Tokyo for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact directly, the embassy or nearest consulate.
    Location & Tips For Travelers
    Location - Japan is an island nation which consists of some 1000 small island and four major ones: Honshu, Hokkaido, kyushu and shikoku. Tokyo, Japans's capital city remains a glittering example of the 'miracle' of post-WWII Japan.
    When to go - Spring is the best time to visit Tokyo, particularly as cherry blossoms begin to appear in early April and this is when the city is at its most beautiful. Autumn, with its cool temperatures and many clear days, while winter is marked by the occasional snowfall but rarely freezing conditions.
    Tokyo weather and climate - Tokyo enjoys temperate to subtropical conditions for the most part, and has four seasons. Spring, from April to May, is the time when the famous peach, plum and cherry blossoms appear. Summer is from June to August and in this season the city can be hot, humid and experience a rain.
    Visiting manners - Greeting someone in Tokyo The Japanese custom is to bow when meeting somebody. When to bow and how much to do so is something that is very complicated and deeply ingrained in Japanese culture.
    Tipping - Tipping is not common in Japan. A service charge is taken by tourist hotels, it is included in the hotel charges. Taxi drivers should not be tipped, however, the visitor may offer a tip to those who provide service above and beyond that expected.
    Useful Phone Numbers & Addresses
    The International Telephone Code for Tokyo is +81+03 plus the number.
    Fire and Emergency:
    		 119
    American Center Reference Service:
    		 6-3 Shiba-koen 2-chome Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan 105-0011
    Tel: 03-436-0901
    1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan 107-8420
    Tel: 03-224-5000
    2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku Tokyo, Japan 107-8420
    Tel: 03-5321-1111
    International Exhibition Centre:
    		Address: 12, Ariake 3-chome Kotoku, Japan 107-8420
    Tel: 03-5530-1111
    Tel: 03-3462-2581
    Tel: 03-283-7500
    Tokyo Tourist Information Center:
    		Tel: 03-201-3331
    Japan Airlines (JAL):
    		Tel: 03-5330-1234

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