Japan / 日本国 – Let’s explore here

Japan is a stunningly beautiful island country in East Asia. Most of the country is covered in mountains, making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The capital, Tokyo is the most populous city on earth, and the population experience the highest life expectancy. It has a very long, rich and troubled history, dating back tens of thousands of years.

What currency do they use in Japan?

In Japan they use the Japanese Yen. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is widely accepted in cities, although not in rural areas. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted outside of major cities. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country, although not all accept foreign-issued cards.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Japan?

They speak Japanese in Japan. English is also spoken by younger generations in major cities and in tourist ares.

What time zone is Japan in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Japan?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Japan?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

We haven’t finished pur planning for driving though Japan yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog. 

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Japan?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Japan.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!