Valid passport; Two passport photos taken within the six months
previous to the date of application; Two official visa application
forms, available at the embassy or consulate; Documents certifying
the purpose of the visit. To apply for a visa, the applicant must
apply in person to a Japanese Embassy or a consulate, usually in
his or her home country. The following documents must be submitted
whatever the purpose of visit you are going to make:
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Japan has 1,152,207 km of highways. A single network of
high-speed, divided, limited-access toll roads connects major
cities on Honsh, Shikoku and Kysh. Road passenger and freight
transport expanded considerably during the 1980s as private
ownership of motor vehicles greatly increased. Bus companies
operate long- distance bus service on the nation's expanding
expressway network. The buses are well utilized because they
continue service during the night, when air and train service is
limited. Although road fatalities have been decreasing due in part
to stricter enforcement of drink driving laws, 2004 still saw 7,358
deaths on Japanese roads. Road Transportation
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Japan has many airports. The main international gateways are
Narita International Airport (Tokyo area), Kansai International
Airport (Osaka/Kobe/Kyoto area), and Chbu Centrair International
Airport (Nagoya area). The main domestic hub is Tokyo International
Airport (Haneda Airport), Asia's busiest airport; other major
traffic hubs include Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport),
New Chitose Airport outside Sapporo, and Fukuoka Airport.
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Trains and Subways In Japan, railways are a major means of
passenger transportation, especially for mass and high-speed
transport between major cities and for commuter transport in
metropolitan areas. Shinkansen are the high speed trains in Japan
and they are known as bullet trains. About 250 Shinkansen trains
operate daily. The fastest shinkansen trains are the N700 series
and 500 series Nozomi, which operate at a maximum speed of 300
km/h.
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Tourism Japan is full of interesting tourist sites. Harboring
the most populated urban sprawl in the world, it is home to a
unique, diverse and ancient culture apparent to anyone upon
arrival. Go shopping in the famous Shinjuku district, or go walking
through the park when the Cherry trees are blossoming. You are sure
to stay busy in this country full of things to do for the whole
family.
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Hotels Japanese hotels range from exquisite 5-star resorts, to
something they call a capsule. For a minimal fee, these capsules
are slightly larger than a coffin, allowing you a place to sleep
and a TV. Hope youre not claustophobic!
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Mount Fuji
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Tokyo Tokyo is the largest city in the world. The activities
inherent in such a populated place speak for themselves. Whether
you want to go shopping in the many specialty stores, have a taste
of some Sushi straight from the homeland, or take a walk in one of
the numerous parks, Tokyo will not disappoint. Consisting of 23
wards, you are guaranteed to not run out of things to do. Just try
not to get lost!
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Osaka Osaka, chief town of a prefecture and Japan's second
largest city, lies on the south coast of western Honshu, at the
point where the River Yodo flows into the wide sweep of Osake Bay,
which opens out into the Pacific. The city hosts a fine botanical
garden, and Japanese culture is unmistakable, shown by the graceful
recontructed castle in the background. Take pleasure in Osakas
arts, theatre and dedication to good food, as well as the peoples
outgoing personality.
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The climate of Japan is predominantly temperate, but varies
greatly from north to south. Japan's geographical features divide
it into six principal climatic zones: HokkaidSea of Japan Central
Highland Seto Inland Sea Pacific Ocean Ryukyu Islands The
northernmo st zone has a temperate climate with long, cold winters
and cool summers. On Honsh's west coast, the northwest wind in the
wintertime brings heavy snowfall. In the summer, the region is
cooler than the Pacific area. A typical inland climate, with large
temperature differences between summer and winter. The mountains of
the Chgoku and Shikoku regions shelter the region from the seasonal
winds, bringing mild weather throughout the year. The east coast
experiences cold winters with little snowfall and hot, humid
summers. The Ryukyu Islands have a subtropical climate, with warm
winters and hot summers.
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Japan is the world's largest producer of automobiles and home
to four of the world's fifteen largest automobile manufacturers and
seven of the world's twenty largest semiconductor sales leaders as
of today. Japan is one of the leading nations in the fields of
scientific research, particularly technology, machinery and
biomedical research. Nearly 700,000 researchers share a US$130
billion research and development budget, the third largest in the
world.
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Japan is full of fun things to do. A popular tourist attraction
for people around the world, it has a little something to do for
everybody. Take part in the rich Japanese culture and be swept away
by the natural beauty of the country.