About the language barrier, this should be everyone's biggest concern, fearing that they can't speak Japanese, but it's not a big problem. There are many Chinese characters in Japanese. Although they have different pronunciations, we can still guess their meanings without worrying about getting lost. Many young people in Japan can speak English. Relatively speaking, their pronunciation is not particularly accurate and a bit stiff, but they can still be understood. If you have basic knowledge of English, you can consider English communication.
There are English notes on stop signs and road maps, so people who know English can enjoy the convenience brought by developed transportation in Japan unimpeded!
Like some famous specialty restaurants, chain cafes and restaurants located in tourist attractions usually have English menus, which makes our consumption much easier. If you can't speak English with the staff in the store, you can point to the English menu and tell them what you want!
It doesn't matter if your Japanese and English are weak. Since China tourists have already become a group of foreigners who have attracted much attention from the tourism industry after the implementation of the national policy of "building a country through sightseeing", most large chain pharmacies, shopping malls and some convenience stores have China people working, and they usually have badges or sleeves of "Chinese shopping guides" on their chests or arms. Even if there is no Chinese-speaking staff to serve us, we still have the last resort-offline translation software, which will definitely help us a lot at a critical time!
As we all know, Japanese is very suitable for buy buy, buy buy! Generally, large chain pharmacies and shopping malls can use UnionPay cards, WeChat cards, Alipay cards, and Visa and Master cards.
But in Japan, cash transactions are still the mainstream. Usually, you can't use a card, WeChat or Alipay in a small shop. You should prepare Japanese yen.
You can buy a bullet train ticket on the card, but you need to prepare cash for subway, train and bus tickets.
Don't worry if you are short of money. At convenience stores "SevenEleven", "Lawson" and "FamilyMart"
You can find an ATM and withdraw Japanese yen with UnionPay cards. But the exchange rate is higher than going to the bank to exchange Japanese yen, so I suggest you judge how much Japanese yen you need according to your travel plan and go to the bank to exchange it in advance.
As for passenger etiquette, if there is no emergency, Japanese trains will be surprisingly punctual, and the stations and carriages are super clean and very convenient. When you get on the bus, you will find it extremely quiet and comfortable. The main reason is that every passenger is observing passenger etiquette.
Please don't make phone calls, talk loudly with friends, eat on the train, and don't bring headphones.
Play music. In addition, don't occupy two seats by one person, it will make others uncomfortable ~
There are priority seats for the elderly, the disabled and pregnant women. Let's give it to people who need seats!
China tourists who travel to Japan on the left will inevitably feel uncomfortable, because the Japanese always walk on the left and on the right, and the cars on the street also drive on the left, just the opposite of China.
However, don't think that the Japanese go left. In Kansai, Japan, such as Osaka, pedestrians are used to walking on the right, and elevators are also on the right and left.
Although it is inevitable to stumble in busy downtown areas such as subway stations, every Japanese who is in a hurry still tries to stay to the left and bows and apologizes even if he bumps into it. I also suggest that you do as the Romans do ~
The culture of taking off shoes is different from other countries. Japan has a unique culture of taking off shoes in public places. Residential buildings are no exception. When entering many public places, there will also be a clear statement of "No out shoes" (that is, no entry), and sometimes you need to wear different shoes (such as toilets) to enter different rooms. Common public places that need to take off shoes include izakaya, shrines and temples, traditional Japanese restaurants, tea ceremony places, hot springs and bathhouses, gymnasiums, hospitals, primary and secondary schools, etc.
In view of the fact that taking off shoes is common, it is best not to go barefoot. Remember to wear socks every day when you come to Japan. For the choice of shoes, try to wear shoes that can be taken off on both sides, such as sports shoes.
In fact, keep in mind that the principle of "taking off your shoes in the house" is always right. In addition, in some places, it is also an important method to observe whether there is a height difference on the ground steps. Where there is a height difference, you usually have to take off your shoes. You can also observe the signs on the wall. If it says "Foot _ Forbidden", don't wear shoes! When you see a shoe rack with replacement slippers on it, it naturally means taking off your shoes and entering. So I suggest you observe carefully to avoid embarrassment.
About tipping In some European and American countries, waiters expect to get tips from customers. At this time, they often serve customers with good expectations.
In Japan, which is famous for its thoughtful service, don't tip, even the waiter will think your practice is impolite. You can get warm hospitality without paying any fees. In fact, restaurant and hotel owners have already included the service charge.
It is included in the accommodation and meals. In high-end restaurants, the meal fee may increase by about 10% service charge.
With regard to garbage, China and Shanghai will formally implement the Regulations on the Management of Domestic Garbage from July 1 2065438. In terms of garbage disposal, Japan is indeed an example worthy of our study. In Japan, it is shameful not to take out the garbage according to the regulations. Every region has strict rules and regulations on garbage sorting and recycling. Japan's garbage classification can be said to be extremely (non-) to (often) all (changing) beautiful (state). For example, Yokohama's garbage sorting manual is as long as 27 pages, and the complicated terms are hard to remember. ...
There are few trash cans in the streets of Japan. If you are on the street and want to throw away your garbage, such as waste paper and food packaging bags, you can only find a convenience store to see if there is a garbage recycling bin at the door of the convenience store, but not every convenience store has it, depending on luck. Even some convenience store bins are hidden at home, and you may not notice them without careful observation.
About Wi-Fi At present, all government agencies including airports, railway stations, bus stations and libraries have free Wi-Fi. There are also many restaurants, fast food restaurants and so on. That also has free wifi, but you need to ask yourself to know. In fact, it is ok to use mobile phones to package Japanese traffic abroad, but the price is not cheap. I suggest that you can choose to rent 7-9 yuan Wi-Fi on the flying pig for one day, and just pick it up at the airport yourself.
In recent years, Japan has also invested heavily in increasing accommodation facilities that can use Wi-Fi. You can use the secure wireless network connection for free in convenience stores and Starbucks.
As the name implies, a convenience store is a facility that provides convenience. Most convenience stores in Japan are open 24 hours a day, so you can shop on holidays or in the middle of the night.
The three major chain stores in Japan are Seven Eleven (7- 1 1), Lawson and FamilyMart.
"(the whole family). Convenience stores usually cover an area of about 100 square meter, and there are about 3,000 kinds of goods, mainly snacks, drinks, fruits and vegetables, stationery, magazines, daily necessities, household appliances, underwear and so on. For example, umbrellas can be bought here in rainy days, and cosmetics, shirts, stockings and other commodities needed by office workers are also readily available, as well as commonly used first-aid medicines. Basically, things needed in daily life can be easily found here. Convenience store catering is cheaper than restaurants and cafes, so if you want to save travel expenses, you can choose convenience stores to satisfy your hunger!
About JapanRailPass japan rail pass (Jr.
Pass), also known as Japan Railway Pass, is a preferential railway ticket provided by six companies under JR (Japan Railway) Group, which is only for foreign tourists visiting Japan. Guests holding the Japan Railway Pass can take unlimited rides.
The railways, Shinkansen, buses and ferries operated by JR Company are all very economical and convenient tickets.
According to Japan's Entry-Exit Administration Law, the "temporary stay" qualification allows tourists to stay in Japan for sightseeing purposes 15 days or 90 days. If you enter Japan with a short term.
For tourist visas, the immigration officer will stamp your passport with "short stay", as shown below. Only those who hold the Japan Railway Pass in this chapter are eligible to use the "Japan Railway Pass".
Regarding safety, the overall quality of the Japanese is very high. The Japanese are notoriously strict in self-discipline. Many people think that the Japanese are very dull, but it also makes them a country with a relatively high safety factor. There is a strict legal system, which makes it a country with a relatively low crime rate.
You can feel more at ease when you travel to Japan alone. However, like overseas travel in other countries, you should pay attention to safety. Remember to call 1 10 (alarm), 1 19 (first aid) and.
008 1-3-3403-338 (telephone number of China Embassy in Japan) and other Japanese telephone numbers.
Japanese cuisine was registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 20 13. Japan is also a country with many delicious foods, with the largest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, and Tokyo is the city with the largest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world.
You can eat it from high-end restaurants to roadside stalls. Because Japan is an island country, Japanese people quite like seafood, including fish, shellfish, octopus, shrimp and crab, seaweed and so on. Friends who like seafood go to Japan, just like coming to heaven!