BASIC INFOMATION | JEPANG Panduan Selamat Datang bagi Pengunjung Muslim / Indonesian

Basic Information
Information for a smooth, pleasant trip to Japan
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The weather according to the season

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.

Currency

The currency of Japan is the yen. RM1=approx. ○yen (as of December ○, 2014)

ATMs

ATM’s are located in post offices, Japan Post Bank offices, etc. You can withdraw cash using credit cards issued by overseas financial institutions.

  • ●Sign posted at Japan Post Bank’s ATM corner
  • ●Overseas-issued credit cards that are accepted by Japan Post Bank’s ATM’s
  • ●Seven-Eleven stores and ATM’s
  • ●Locations of ATM’s for credit card use
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http://www.jnto.go.jp/id/pdf/tips/ukeire.pdf
Time Difference

The time difference between Japan and Malaysia is just one hour. If it is 9:00 a.m. in Malaysia, it is 10:00 a.m. in Japan.

Voltage and Power Plugs

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.

Emergency Contacts

Police (phone number):110

Fire department / ambulance (phone number):119

Time Difference

The time difference between Japan and Malaysia is just one hour. If it is 9:00 a.m. in Malaysia, it is 10:00 a.m. in Japan.

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