Practical Information in Tokyo
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GMT
GMT + 9
Money
Japanese Yen (¥) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
100V AC, 50Hz, two-flat-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+81 (Japan), (0)3 + eight-figure number (Tokyo).
Tokyo Tourist Info
Fit In
Anything goes, from designer labels to the most bizarre of homemade outfits in Tokyo. In Harajuku, fashions take on a whole new lease of life in the shape of the Gothic Lolitas – girls in morbid black and white lacy dresses. Ganguro, youngsters with deep, orange tans and bright blonde hair, populate trendy Shibuya.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Founding of the Nation Day 11 Feb
- Spring Equinox Holiday 21 Mar
- Showa Day (former Emperor's birthday) 29 Apr
- Constitution Day 3 May
- Greenery Day 4 May
- Children's Day 5 May
- Marine Day 18 Jul
- Respect for the Aged Day 19 Sep
- Autumn Equinox 23 Sep
- Sports Day 10 Oct
- Culture Day 3 Nov
- Labour Thanksgiving Day 23 Nov
- Emperor's Birthday 23 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
- Coming of Age Day 9 Jan
