1,000 Yen Departure Tax to Begin from Monday
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1,000 Yen Departure Tax to Begin from Monday

The Japanese Federal government will start collecting a 1,000 yen separation tax from Monday next week. People passing by airplane or ship will certainly be subject to the brand-new separation tax obligation. The brand-new law that was passed last April will be included in existing traveling fares as well as taxes. However, people that have…

Journey in Japan Part 12: Udon in (three-hundred and) Sixty Seconds
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Journey in Japan Part 12: Udon in (three-hundred and) Sixty Seconds

With the sunlight directly above me, there is no place to conceal from the heat. I knew it was mosting likely to be hot; the seat on my brilliant yellow bicycle was currently ablaze when I initially triggered. I had to pour a bottle of water over it to cool it down; the water beganto…

Japanese Foreign Residents How to Leave and Return to the Airport Smoothly
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Japanese Foreign Residents How to Leave and Return to the Airport Smoothly

At last, youve got your brand-new visa (1, 3 or perhaps even the lucky 5 years) and you now intend to leave Japan, whether it be for travel or just a go to home, there is a certain process for departing and re-entry. As a visa owner with resident condition, the separation and also re-entry…

Journey in Japan Part 61: Ticket to (almost) Ride
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Journey in Japan Part 61: Ticket to (almost) Ride

Today is Xmas Day. I awaken at 4 am with a Xmas party hangover. It is too early to assume, but I have points to do. Today my friend is arriving in Japan from England, as well as it is my job to act as a tour guide for the following few days. I stroll…