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Getting started

Why travel to Japan? Why travel to Japan?

The best reasons to visit Japan

Japan travel: How to start when you're a first-timer Japan travel: How to start when you're a first-timer

Start your Japan trip with this beginner-friendly guide

What season to travel to Japan? What season to travel to Japan?

Choose your best season to visit Japan

Formalities

What are the formalities for traveling to Japan ? What are the formalities for traveling to Japan ?

Visa and documents required for traveling

Passport and tourist VISA Passport and tourist VISA

Passport and tourist VISA

Registration on the Visit Japan Web site Registration on the Visit Japan Web site

Tourists must pre-register at Visit Japan Web

Access the Visit Japan Web site without internet Access the Visit Japan Web site without internet

How to access QR Codes without an internet connection

Airport: formalities for departure from France Airport: formalities for departure from France

Presentation of procedures at the airport in France to go to Japan

Airport: arrival formalities in Japan Airport: arrival formalities in Japan

Overview of procedures when arriving at the airport in Japan

Formalités à l'aéroport (avant 2023) Formalités à l'aéroport (avant 2023)

Plusieurs documents sont à remplir avant d'arrivée (avant 2023)

Practical life

10 mistakes to avoid when traveling to Japan 10 mistakes to avoid when traveling to Japan

Avoid these mistakes for a successful trip to Japan.

Practical information guide Practical information guide

Practical information

Internet access in Japan Internet access in Japan

Unlimited access and 4G throughout Japan

What time is it in Japan? What time is it in Japan?

Time zone, offset and co

Water and electricity in Japan Water and electricity in Japan

Drinking water, adapters, electrical voltage

Toilets in Japan Toilets in Japan

Japanese toilets will no longer hold any secrets!

The bathroom in Japan The bathroom in Japan

Everything you need to know about Japanese bathrooms and their uses

Guide to going to the onsen Guide to going to the onsen

Practical guide to going to the Onsen

Japan packing guide: what to pack for your trip Japan packing guide: what to pack for your trip

Complete Japan packing checklist summary

Traveling to Japan without speaking Japanese!? Traveling to Japan without speaking Japanese!?

Going to Japan without speaking Japanese

Cash in Japan Cash in Japan

Japanese currency and managing cash during your trip

Shopping in Japan without paying VAT!? Shopping in Japan without paying VAT!?

“Tax-Free”: do not pay VAT

Japanese IC Cards Japanese IC Cards

Practical Guide to Using an IC Card in Japan