What's new in Japan?



New rule for buying cigaret. (Jun 29)

What is this?

This is a card called "Tasupo".

 

If you want to buy a carton of cigarets by a vending machine, you need to identify being old enough by using this card.
Otherwise you have to go to a cigarette shop.
The new rule starts from July 1st.
In Japan there are so many various vending machines including cigarets.
All cigaret vending machines are equipped of age identification function using Tasupo.

Is this a good time to swear off smoking ! !



Please visit my homepage,

"Most useful/Most useless travel tips in Japan"


www.kanaday.com

Rainy Season (Jun 22)

Rainy season started in Japan.

All Japan except Hokaido is covered by clouds and rainy front stays mainland of Japan.
If you have a plan to visit Japan, you need to prepare an umbrella.


Please visit my homepage,

"Most useful/Most useless travel tips in Japan"


www.kanaday.com

Fasten Seat belt (Jun 1)

What is this?

."Revision the Road Traffic Law" started.
Such as the seat belt wearing at back seats of the car be obligated in Japan.
The driver will be penalized if the back seated person are not wearing the seat belt on highways.

This rule started from June 1st 2008.

A warning message by policeman may be transferred to the driver on non-highway.

If you get on a taxi, please fasten seat belt on highway.



Please visit my homepage,

"Most useful/Most useless travel tips in Japan"


www.kanaday.com

Cherry blossoms to flower!!! (Mar 23)

Cherry Blossoms start to bloom.

In Tokyo and other Kanto area, Cherry blossoms start to bloom.
It is two days earlier than expected.

So the best season for trip to Japan has started.
You will enjoy the variety of cherry blossoms in many places

Many Japanese peoples look forward to seeing and enjoyning cherry blossoms.

There are some custom to have a party under cherry blossoms in Japan.



Please visit my homepage,

"Most useful/Most useless travel tips in Japan"


www.kanaday.com

Temples and Shrines (Nov 11)

Temples and Shrines in Kyoto

Kyoto is the most famous sight seeing city in Japan.
There are around 1600 Buddhism temples and around 300 Shinto Shrines.
It is amazing number.

This photo is one of famous temple, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

 

Here is a link to the good Kyoto guide.
http://walking-kyoto.sub.jp/English/index.htm

Please visit my homepage,

"Most useful/Most useless travel tips in Japan"


www.kanaday.com

Booking Bus (Oct 29)

Easy online-booking Bus in Japan

Bus is the cheapest way to travel in Japan.

I found the online bus booking site.

http://www.123bus.net/

Now you can book the bus trip in English.
It start from 3900 Yen from Tokyo to Osaka

Telephone: +81-50-3533-4639

Enjoy inexpensive travel in Japan.

Please visit my homepage,

"Most useful/Most useless travel tips in Japan"


www.kanaday.com

Mt Fuji Climbing (Jul 1)

Mt. Fuji Climbing

It becomes available to climb Mt. Fuji from Yamanashi prefecture on July 1
The roads from Shizuoka prefecture to the peak is not fully opened yet because of snow.

Please check the agency if you have an interest to climb Mt.Fuji in July.



Please visit my homepage,

"Most useful/Most useless travel tips in Japan"


www.kanaday.com

Climbing Mt. Fuji (Jun 24)

Climbing Mt. Fuji?

It is supposed to open the climbing Mt Fuji. on July 1
But this year is different. There are too much snow on it therefore it is decided stop climbing to Mt Fuji on the day.
There are four roots to climb Mt. Fuji from Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefecture.
The agencies of both prefectures judged all four roots can't be opened on July 1.
If you have a plan to climb Mt. Fuji early in July, please check it before planing.

News article
http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20070622p2a00m0na018000c.html

Please visit my homepage,

"Most useful/Most useless travel tips in Japan"


www.kanaday.com

(no title) (Jun 17)

Rainy Season???

Entering the rainy season is only a day with rain.

The Meteorological Agency announces Rainy season started in Tokyo/Kanto area.

On he first day, it was raining but it was fine for a couple of days.
The agency forecasts no rain in this wee.
It is good news for the visitors to Japan.
We expect it is rainy season all over Japan for a month.
Bring an umbrella or purchase it in Japan.
You can buy it with 500 Yen at a convenience store.

If you are prepared, you don't have to worry.

Please visit my homepage,

"Most useful/Most useless travel tips in Japan"


www.kanaday.com