SPRING (March-May)
Beautiful cherry blossoms bloom throughout Japan from the end of March through early April.
SUMMER (June-August)
July and August form the true leisure season in Japan. Throughout the country, there are countless festivals and events.
AUTUMN (September-November)
Autumn is a very comfortable season in Japan, with cool temperatures and little humidity. The trees covering the mountains are ablaze with beautiful colours.
WINTER (December-February)
In central and northern Japan, the ground is often covered in snow for much of the winter.
The unit of Japanese currency is yen. Coins are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 yen and bank notes in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen.
You can buy yen at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchangers. At the international airports, currency exchange counters are usually open during normal office hours. The exchange rate fluctuates daily depending on the money market.
ATM’s are located in post offices, Japan Post Bank offices, etc. You can withdraw cash using credit cards issued by overseas financial institutions.
The time difference between Japan and Malaysia/Singapore is just one hour. If it is 9:00 a.m. in Malaysia, it is 10:00 a.m. in Japan.
Japanese power outlets are two-pin, A-type with a voltage of 100V. Please note that a power plug adaptor (or transformer) is needed to use electrical devices brought from Malaysia or Singapore.
Police (phone number):110
Fire department / ambulance (phone number):119
Embassy of Malaysia
20-16, Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya City, Tokyo.
TEL. +81-3-3476-3840
http://www.kln.gov.my/web/jpn_tokyo/home
Embassy of Singapore
5-12-3, Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo
TEL. +81-3-3586-9111/2
https://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/overseasmission/tokyo.html
The visa waiver scheme for Malaysians applies only to holders of passports equipped with an ICAO-standard electronic chip. Those whose passports do not feature an electronic chip are advised to obtain a visa before leaving.
Latest visa information:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/
Free public wireless LAN is increasing in airports, train stations, and bus facilities as well as in eating and drinking establishments and accommodation facilities.
There is also an app that enables you to use free public wireless LAN after you have registered.
Here are the details →
http://www.ntt-bp.net/jcfw/en.html
Enjoy tax-free shopping in Japan.
More products have been added to tax-free items such as sweets or snacks and cosmetics at participating stores. Visitors with a temporary stay status are eligible for tax-free shopping. Show your passport at the check-out counter, and sign a proof-of-purchase document.
Find out more →
http://tax-freeshop.jnto.go.jp/eng/index.php
These are nationwide regional local body websites for Muslims. Take a look at these too.
Tourist Information Offices http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/travel/guide/voffice.php?page=1
Safety tips for travelers http://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/pc/index.html
Local Government Muslim Site Link