JAPAN K N O W B E F O R E Y O U G O PASSPORT & VISA IMMUNIZATIONS All American and While no immunizations Canadian citizens must are required, you should have a passport which is consult your medical valid for at least 3 months provider for the most after your return date. No current advice. visa is required for stays See Travelers Handbook for up to 90 days. more information. ELECTRICITY TIME ZONE Electricity in Japan is 100 Japan is 13 hours ahead of volts AC, close to the U.S., Eastern Standard Time in our which is 120 volts. A voltage summer. Japan does not converter and a plug observe Daylight Saving adapter are NOT required. Time and the country uses Reduced power and total one time zone. blackouts may occur sometimes. SOUVENIRS Typical Japanese souvenirs CURRENCY are a Kimono or Yukata (light, The Official currency cotton summer Kimono), of Japan is the Yen (typically Geta (traditional footwear), in banknotes of 1,000, 5,000, hand fans, Wagasa and 10,000). Although cash (traditional umbrella), paper is the preferred method of lanterns, and Ukiyo-e prints. payment, credit cards are We do not recommend accepted at hotels and buying knives or other restaurants. Airports are weapons as they can cause best for exchanging massive delays at airports. currency. WATER WiFi The tap water is treated WiFi is readily available and is safe to drink. There at the hotels and often are no issues with washing on the high speed trains and brushing your teeth in and railways. hotels. However, bottled water is provided throughout. SPECIAL MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS Japan has strict rules about taking prescription drugs and medication into the country. Even some cold remedies are not permitted. Any medication containing pseudoephedrine (ie, Sudafed, Claritin-D) is not permitted as this is a banned substance in Japan. Stimulant drugs including methamphetamines and amphetamines and some prescription medications, such as Adderall and Codeine, are also banned. 800.262.6255 | www.familyadventures.com C L I M A T E T h e w e a t h e r i n J a p a n v a r i e s g r e a t l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e s e a s o n . I n t h e s u m m e r m o n t h s ( J u n e , J u l y , a n d A u g u s t ) i t i s v e r y w a r m a n d h u m i d . P l e a s e n o t e t h a t e a r l y J u n e t h r o u g h m i d - J u l y i s c o n s i d e r e d t h e r a i n y s e a s o n . AVERAGE TEMPURATRE Tokyo 80°F 60°F 40°F 20°F 0°F Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Osaka / Kii Peninsula / Kyoto 90°F 60°F 30°F 0°F Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov AVERAGE RAINFALL Tokyo 10 in. 8 in. 6 in. 4 in. 2 in. 0 in. Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Osaka / Kii Peninsula / Kyoto 8 in. 6 in. 4 in. 2 in. 0 in. Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov MUST HAVE Packing Essentials F O O T W E A R Comfortable walking shoes Casual shoes or sandals O U T E R W E A R Light-weight Fleece Jacket Wind & Waterproof Jacket A C C E S S O R I E S Sunglasses & Wide Brimmed Hat Waterbottle Camera L U G G A G E Daypack/Backpack (waterproof recommended) Duffel bag or soft-sided suitcase A P P A R E L Lightweight Long Pants (convertible are best) Long-Sleeved Shirts Quick Dry T-Shirts/Athletic Wear Sleepwear Underwear and socks Sports Bras (for athletic activities) Swimsuit Skirt, dress or nice pants (optional for evenings) P E R S O N A L I T E M S Sunscreen Plastic bags, Zip-lock Toiletry kit (shampoo, toothbrush, etc.) Anti-diarrheal (Pepto, Imodium) Hand Sanitizer Aspirin, Ibuprofen. etc. Tissues Chargers (phone, camera) Medications / First Aid Kit List of prohibited drugs: http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html DON'T FORGET... REMOVE JEWELRY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Don't bring anything expensive or irreplaceable. Passport Itinerary CELL PHONE Emergency contact info SPEAK UP Turn off roaming Check for international rates/plans Don't wait until you get home. If FOOD you have any problems on the trip regarding accommodations, meals, activities, etc. speak to your guide or contact TFA. If your child is not an adventurous eater, we recommend that you CASH & CREDIT CARDS bring some of their favorite snacks from home, such as peanut butter or trail mix. Note: Almost all meals contain miso or soy, which have Always contact your bank gluten and fish stock. before traveling Hi! LANGUAGE Hey! Hello Konnichiwa J A Nice to meet you Yoroshiku H P S Please Onegai shimasu A I N L Thank You Arigatoo gozaimasu E G S What’s your name? O-namae wa nan desu ka? N E My name is… Watashi no namae wa __desu E How much is this? Ikura desuka? .