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Customs control (#ulink_4618a503-3ff1-5de8-9b55-2641957ca351)

UK, US, Canadian and Australian visitors to Japan do not require a visa for short business trips and holidays. During your stay, you are not allowed to work. It is advisable that you have proof of identity at all times, so make sure that you always carry your passport.

Car hire (#ulink_86742aa0-4a3e-545f-af78-e80a838b435c)

You must obtain an international driving permit prior to leaving your country. You also need to carry your own national licence while driving in Japan. You will be required to produce your international driving permit to rent a car.

Driving (#ulink_dcc68290-dac8-5ebb-bf5e-0d9c5a4cc65c)

Petrol (#ulink_f1933f28-9919-5d66-b664-1465f2b3fad7)

In Japan, the majority of petrol stations are manned by attendants who not only fill up the tank for you but also wipe the windows and check the water. However, unmanned petrol stations have been on the rise recently and are cheaper than manned ones.

Breakdown (#ulink_0dfddc23-7388-5cb9-8a73-8d91368a099a)

If you break down, the emergency telephone number for the Japanese equivalent of the AA (JAF – Japan Automobile Federation) is 0570-00-8139 or # (hash key) 8139

Car parts (#ulink_349f5ab7-a8eb-51d0-bae8-96eca9b184a3)

Road signs (#ulink_3e9b2801-6134-530d-b0cb-26792a784de9)

no thoroughfare

stopping permitted

drive slowly

closed to pedestrians

centre line

stop

bicycle crossing

pedestrian crossing

stop line

minimum speed

two-step right turn for motorcycles

safety zone

Staying somewhere (#ulink_b0842cf4-45a3-58fb-9f3e-3bd8429f55ac)

Hotel (booking) (#ulink_ec459eb1-f1d8-5ae5-8275-5a0891803fa6)

Japan offers a wide choice of places to stay, from western-style hotels to traditional Japanese inns. Capsule hotels offer minimum sleeping space on multiple levels, but have all the facilities and are good value for money.

Hotel desk (#ulink_a72a4cc0-8706-5b51-a8b5-cbb1b19d0729)

The Japan National Tourist Organization and Tourist Information Centre can help with finding accommodation. Visit www.jnto.go.jp.

Camping (#ulink_f87ca5d2-d4a7-58fb-97a1-36c2a6ff7348)

Self-catering (#ulink_198db3cf-342e-5345-95ee-901110e5f1cb)

There are short-stay apartments in Japan called ‘weekly mansions’ and ‘monthly mansions’. These are somewhat upmarket, boutique stays. There are inexpensive self-catering accommodation options such as guest houses (gaijin). You’ll be able to find more information on www.japan-guide.com.