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Japon : When to go ?

Spring and autumn are the high tourist seasons in Japan, especially with regard to the visit of sacred temples or mountains. In order to avoid peak inflows, it may be useful to plan his trip at the end of November-early December-early March-early March, or late May and June. The Golden Week (late April-early May), O-bon (mid-August) and O-shogatsu (from December 29 th to January 3rd) are periods to avoid to see their search for facilitated accommodation.

Japon : Go with a local agency

A very safe destinationThe natural disaster of 11 March 2011 reminded the Japanese of the sad realities of a capricious nature, particularly on an archipelago built on a belt of fire. He also feared many travellers, who turned away from Japan and his dangers. But make no mistake, Japan is certainly one of the safest countries in the world to travel, alone, with couples, with friends or with their children. Apart from private clubs, the traveller is welcome everywhere, especially when the Japanese industry suffers from the global economic crisis.An art of living that gives to thinkMost of the Japanese population lives on only 20% per cent of the national territory. So with such density of individuals per square kilometre, it is better to be organized and respectful of the next.An exceptional gastronomyIf there are Japanese restaurants around the world, it's not for nothing. And if the Japanese have one of the longest life expectancies on the planet, either. Japanese gastronomy is an art, better it is a religion, it is so linked to elements and seasons. Of course, fish and other seafood enthusiasts will delight you as well as vegetarians. Carnivores can, if their means allow, taste the best beef in the world. If you organise your trip online with a local agency, you can go to the best Japanese restaurants, selected by Japanese, of course!Unlike an idea, tourism in Japan does not cost much more than in western countries of the same level, France, England, USA. If transportation and accommodation costs may be higher than those in Europe or the United States, it is easy to find very good restaurants for the equivalent of a few euros at noon. Many temples are also accessible without paying any yen.It is worth recalling, in order to understand high prices in the housing sector, that nearly 37 million people live in the T?ky? region, and therefore the price per square metre can reach, in some places, twice that of the beautiful Parisian neighbourhoods.The rest of the country is much cheaper than the capital. As a rule, most of the budget is in accommodation, quite expensive. On the other hand, we can recover at a very affordable price, transport is no more expensive than in Western countries, especially if you think of taking a Japan Rail Pass and certain expenses (museums, shopping) are often pretty low.FormalitésGood news! As a French national, there is no need for a visa to spend 90 days or less in Japan. You just have to have a valid passport for the duration of your stay, a return flight ticket and enough money to meet your needs on the spot. And the trick is played. The tourist visa is then issued. No additional tax than that paid on the plane ticket is to be provided at the airport. If you travel with your cat or dog, you need a passport. A quarantine period is often mandatory and you will have to complete specific formalities. Contact Customs for more information:www.douane.gouv.fr - ? 0 811 20 44 44 (0,12 €/minute).www.diplomatie.be (in Belgium)www.eda.admin.ch (Switzerland)www.voyage.gc.ca (in Canada)

Spoken languages

In Japan, it is simple. Everyone speaks Japanese, a total of 127 million speakers. Among the local population, this language is called yamoto or hyoojungo, i. e. "Dialecte dialect". Because, in addition to Japanese, a dozen dialects are practised in the country of the Rising Sun, mainly in the archipelago of the Ry?ky? Islands, although some are in the process of extinction. So there is a lot of h?gen. Specialists distinguish 3 different groups of dialects (h?gen): those of the Ky?sh? (Kagoshima-ben, Ôita-Miyazaki-ben, and the Fukuoka-Nagasaki-Kumamoto area), the Kansai and the Kant?.To find all the signs needed to write Japanese, we need to know three systems: kanji (characters borrowed from Chinese), Katakana and hiragana. The latter two are other than tutorials. As with Chinese, Japanese usually writes high down and right to left, without space between words. This type of formatting is called tategaki. Japan's 400 pre-Columbian writing, influenced by Chinese characters, was completed only from the th and th centuries, with the creation dukatakana by Kibi-no-mabi, and hiragana, invented by the Buddhist saint, Kouboô-dashi.Learning languageCommunication is not easy for travellers who don't speak Japanese. Indeed, French-speaking Japanese are rare, unless they go to a language school, a Franco-Japanese institute or a French company. As for English, young people know it well, but talk little. It is recommended to purchase a small Franco-Japanese lexicon, especially for a break outside T?ky?. A few familiarization courses upon arrival will be very useful. A few words learned, and it changes everything.Self-LearningThe offer for self-learning can be done on different media: CD, workbook or even directly on the Internet.

Currency

The Japanese currency is the yen, pronounce "yène". Its abbreviation corresponds to the following abbreviation: ¥. It is the only trading currency in Japan. Dollar purchases will only be done on an exceptional basis after negotiating with the reseller. Different tickets can be easily distinguished (1 000, 2 000, 5 000 and 10 000 ¥) and different parts (1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 ¥).

Weather

It is difficult to describe a clean climate in Japan. There is not one type, but several. It should be said that the archipelago is not far from 7 000 islands and islets spread within a radius of 3 800 km. It makes sense, therefore, to meet different climates, not to mention variations due to mountains in certain places. It will therefore be necessary to rely on a northern climate in the north and on a tropical climate in the south, with the centre of Japan being more temperate. The four seasons are well marked for this latter zone.A temperate zone, T?ky? enjoys a relatively mild and pleasant climate throughout the year. The seasons are well marked even though it is very rare in the Japanese capital. On the other hand, summers are hot. It is not uncommon to know an end of July in excess of 30 ° C and often this season is accompanied by typhoons. The air is very wet. Also note the rainy season which usually occurs from mid-June to mid-July.

Why choose a local agency ?

  • Each local agent lives in the place and is an expert of the destination.
  • Your trip will be 100% tailor-made and will fit all your wishes.
  • Your local agent will always be available to ensure your trip fulfills your requirements.
  • Enjoy the best prices being constantly in touch with the local organisation.
  • This is a win-win deal without intermediaries, especially for you !

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Why travel with a local agency ?

  • Each local agent lives in the place and is an expert of the destination.
  • Your trip will be 100% tailor-made and will fit all your wishes.
  • Your local agent will always be available to ensure your trip fulfills your requirements.
  • Enjoy the best prices being constantly in touch with the local organisation.

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