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GENERAL INFORMATION
Japan is named the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because of its position east of the great Chinese lands before. It has four main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu(the main island), Shikoku, and Kyushu. Japan is the thirtieth most densely populated country in the world.
It is one of the most developed countries in the world which also leads the way in field of electronics, research, information technology, etc. Aside from these, they also keep their culture preserved through time despite its advanced living.
WEATHER INFORMATION
Cherry blossoms are natural attractions that everyone anticipates typically late March to early May (Spring). Autumn (September to November) is a great time to travel: the temperatures are pleasant, and the autumn colours in the countryside are fantastic. Mid-winter (December to February) can be very cold, while summer months (June to August) can be very sticky.
FOREX
1 Japanese Yen = 0.37911 Philippine Peso
Visa Requirements:
(1) Philippine Passport: Broken lamination of the photo part is not accepted. Must have at least two (2) blank pages.
(2) Visa Application form
(3) Photo: Specs: 4.5cm x 4.5cm with white background
(4) Birth Certificates: Must be from NSO Main Office / Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide) issued within one (1) year. In case of non-record, you must submit certificate of non-record together with the one from Local Civil Registrar.
(5) Marriage Contract (if the applicant is married) must be from NSO Main Office / Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide) issued within one (1) year.) In any case of non-record, you must submit certificate of non-record together with the one from Local Civil Registrar.)
(6) Bank Certificate or bank book copy
(7) Income tax return
(8) Employment certificate (original)
(9) Proof of assets
Visa fee: GRATIS
Visa processing fee: PHP 1000
Embassy of Japan
Address: 2627 Roxas Boulevard
Pasay City NCR 1300
Phone: (2) 551 5710
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/
For visa application, you can call direct to embassy or call us at +63 2 8129667.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Japan's local transporation includes: plane, bus, boat, taxis,and trains (the most efficient public transportation).
AIRPORT INFORMATION
(1) Central Japan International Airport
Address: Ise Bay Tokoname City Aichi Prefecture Japan
Airport Code: NGO
Country Code:81
Telephone: (056) 938 1195
Website: www.centrair.jp
Number of Terminals: 1
(2) Kansai International Airport
Address: Kansai International Airport 1-banchi Senshu-kuko Kita Izumisano-shi Osaka 549 8501 Japan
Airport Code: KIX
Country Code: 81
Telephone: (0)724 552 500
Fax: (0)724 552 058
E-mail: tn0010@kiac.co.jp
Website: www.kansai-airport.or.jp
Number of Terminals: 1
Airport Facilities: Located within the vicinity are banking, shopping, lodging, luggage, conference and business facilities, facilities for disabled passengers, and food centers.
(3) Narita International Airport
Address: Narita International Airport Narita-shi Chiba 282-8601 Japan
Airport Code: NRT
Country Code: 81
Telephone: (0)476 322 802
Fax:(0)476 301 571
E-mail: naa1@naa.go.jp
Website: www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e/
Number of Terminals: 2
Airport Facilities:
There are banking, shopping, lodging, luggage, conference and business facilities, facilities for disabled passengers, and food centers.
AIRLINE OFFICE INFORMATION
Asiana Airlines
Address: ATT New Tower Bldg 6/F 11-7 Akasaka 2-Chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Japan
Phone: 81-3-5572-7651
Reservation: 81-3-5812-6600
Fax: 81-3-5572-7655
Cathay Pacific Airways
Address: 7/F, Ginza Namikidori Bldg., 2-3-6, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Phones: +81 (03) 5159-1700
Fax: +81 (03) 5159-1680
Eva Airways
Address: 1st fl., EVERGREEN Bldg., 2-15-13, Takanawa, Minato-ku,Tokyo 108-0074, Japan
Phone: +81-3-5798-2811
Office Tel +81-3-57933400/57933407(Marketing, Sales)
Airport Tel +81-4-76346320-3
Office Fax +81-3-57933410
Airport Fax +81-4-76300080
Japan Airlines
Address: 1st floor, Yurakucho Denki Bldg.,1-7-1 Yurakucho Chiyoda-ku, 100-0006, Tokyo, Japan Office Hours: 9:30-18:30 Mon-Fri , 9:30-17:30 Sat/Sun/Holiday
Telephone: JAL Domestic Toll Free Dial 0120-25-5971
By mobile phone 0570-025-071(Daily hours: 6:30-22:00)
JAL International Reservation 0120-25-5931
By mobile phone 0570-025-031(Daily hours: 8:00-20:00)
Korean Air
Address: 1F Tokyo KAL Bldg.3-4-15, Shiba, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Phone: +81-3-5443-3351
Open 09:00- 17:00 (Monday - Friday)
Saturday/Sunday/Public holiday - Day-off
Northwest Airlines
Phones (Reservations):
0120-120-747 (All Japan)
0476-31-8000 (Mobile)
Philippine Airlines
Address: Sanno Grand Bldg. 5F 14-2, Nagata-cho 2-Chome, Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 100-0014, Japan
Phone : (81-3) 5157-4365
Fax : (81-3) 3597-8287
Email : tyosspr@jp.philippineair.com
Thai Airways International
Address:
Asahi Seimei Hibiya Building, 1-5-1 Yuraku-cho, 1-Chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006 Japan
Phone: (81-3) 3503-3311
Fax: (81-3) 3503-3323
E-mail: info@thaiair.co.jp
EMBASSY INFORMATION
Philippine Embassy in Japan
Address: 5-15-5 Roppongi Minato-ku Tokyo 106-8537
Phone: (03) 5562-1600
If you know the extension number of the party you are calling, at the voice prompt dial 4 + the local number
Fax: (03) 5562-1603
Email: info@philembassy.net, info@tokyope.org
TRAVEL TIPS
Japan is a clean and safe country to visit though there are still some places that are dirty and petty crimes are still evident like pickpockets.
It is prone to earthquakes because it is located on the "Ring of Fire", where many active volcanoes lie. Listen to news bulletins so as to be aware if there is a major earthquake underway.
