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Okay, all you Brits are looking at this picture thinking "Jolly Good, those Japanese sure do have things sorted out correctly, don't they?" But, if you're a North American like me, you're thinking "Why can't everyone just drive on the 'right' side of the road!!!" This was my first experience in a country where people drive on the left hand side of the road. I must say that my heart jumped right into my throat the first time my cab turned into the left hand lane!
Written Sep 5, 2004
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The currency in Japan is the Yen. The note pictured is the 1000 Yen bill which is the smallest. The other notes are 5000 and 10000 yen. The coins come in 500,100,50,10,5 and 1 yen denominations.
When travelling to Japan the best thing to do is to change your money into Yen cash (or if you are coming from the US then American Dollars is fine) as Japan is a cash based society. It is very common to walk around with the equivalent of $500US in cash or more!
The debit card and credit card craze of most societies has never caught on in Japan. Most foreign credit cards are not accepted in shops, restaurants and even some hotels. It is possible to get a cash advance from a Visa card at some ATM machines or banks but don't count on it!
To find out how much the Yen is worth click on the link below to launch the currency convertor.
Updated Jun 17, 2004
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They are everywhere.. the drink machines. For JPY 100 - 200 you can get to the seriously vast selection of all kinds of drinks, juices, coffee, energy drinks, even beer..
Written Jul 27, 2004
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They are everywhere.. the drink machines. For JPY 100 - 200 you can get to the seriously vast selection of all kinds of drinks, juices, coffee, energy drinks,...
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Q: Hi! Is Fukuoka International Airport, a 24-hour airport? Are there any closing hours? How far is it from Fukuoka...
A: I do not know the opening hours of Fukuoka International Airport, but when you arrive at international arrivals, there is a free shuttle to domestic arrivals. In the...
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Fukuoka-city is a cosmopolitan and internationalized city. Its sightseeing attractions are contemporary rather than traditional, but they are still very much worth visit. And Fukuoka is also...
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My wife's sister invited us to Hakata to be attending her wedding. She got married with a guy from Saga-ken who is currently working and living in Tsukuba. They are going to live in Tsukuba but the...
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The former "Hakata", located in The Southern Part of the country, on Kyushu Island. Much closer to Pusan, South Korea than from...
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Fukuoka is a cool little city, with lots to offer everyone. I've come back a few times, enjoying it more every time. It is right on the ocean, and has a great beach area. An interesting downtown...
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So, I had to go to Japan to get my visa, right? No problem. Get on the ferry, scoot over for a few days, see some sites, then head home. Little did I know what a treat I was in for! Living in Korea, I...
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