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There are hundreds, if not thousands of tourist spots in all prefectures in Japan. They can be quiet national parks to centuries old temples and shrines to the high technology shopping areas of Akihabara. These spots can be reached by trains, buses, walking, and taxi. TRAVELING TIPS Customs There are no stringent religious obligations nor criminal punishments because of them. Most Shinto Shrine s and Buddhist Temple s permit photography; there and at castles, gardens, museums, and elsewhere, the use of tripods and flash might be restricted. Language is a favorite meeting place.]] Major tourist spots and trains have displays in both Japanese and English. There are free traveling guides for most languages and books are available on how to travel in Japan. When one gets lost, find a Koban (police Box) or a large store and ask for help. Write them down if unable to communicate. Money Be sure to exchange your money for Yen at the airport or at a larger Japanese post office or bank. Japanese post office ATM machines accept check and debit cards in the Plus and Cirrus networks. Credit cards can be used in most larger stores and hotels that deal with a lot of foreign tourists. In smaller stores and in the countryside credit cards are generally not accepted. No tipping is necessary and carrying lots of money is generally safe. Personal checks are used only for extremely large transactions; don't expect to be able to use them. Shopping Be sure to purchase before opening items. Items can be wrapped for gifts for little or no fees in most stores. When buying electronic goods, check if they can be used overseas. Also for many items the warranty is invalid outside of Japan, except for models made for the international market. There is a 5% Consumption Tax placed on all products, this can be waived for large purchases which will be taken out of the country. Trouble Even with a rising crime rate, Japan remains one of the safest countries. There is only a little chance of being a victim and it is generally safe to walk around at night. The emergency telephone numbers are 110 for the police department, "119" for the fire department and ambulance. Never try to bribe when in trouble. It is better to apologize even when you are unsure who is responsible and this will rarely be used in a trial as the evidence of an ill deed. POPULAR SIGHTSEEING SPOTS IN JAPAN have wonderful views of Mount Fuji.]]
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Famous events in Japan: JAPAN NATIONAL TOURIST ORGANIZATION The Japan National Tourist Organization , or JNTO, is provided so that visitors who do not speak Japanese can enjoy traveling in Japan more easily. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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