Pay phones accept 10 yen and 100 yen coins. Selected pay phones
also accept phone cards. For international calls check the phone has “International” marked
on it. Phone cards can be purchased from almost all newsstands and convenience
stores.
Post offices are mark by a symbol.
Post boxes are red colored with the same symbol in white. Post boxes
are located in various areas in the street and outside of post office
buildings. When sending mail take the package into the post office
where it will be weighed and a cost affixed. All international post
is weighed regardless of size. If you are staying at a hotel ask
the front desk staff as most hotels will sell stamps and will post
the letter for you.
If you require urgent medical attention call the fire department:
Ph. 119
For all numbers check our Information
- Telphone Numbers page.
Outpatients are accepted in hospitals during business hours Monday to Friday.
For nighttime, weekends and national holidays you will need to contact an
emergency clinic.
There is plenty of access to public restrooms in Japan. Almost all department
stores, shopping malls, parks, tourist facilities, train stations
and most convenience stores have restrooms. Purchases are not necessary
to use the restroom. Many toilets however are still the old style
Japanese toilet which looks very much like a hole in the ground.
These toilets are quite unusual for western people to use. The toilet
is used by squating over the bowl, facing toward the wall. There
is usually a small handle to hold while squating. Please be aware
that in many train station toilets TISSUE
PAPER IS NOT SUPPLIED.
You must first purchase a small packet from a convenience store or
there is usually a dispenser as you enter the bathroom. Bathrooms
in convenience stores, parks and train stations are generally clean.
Bathrooms in department stores are almost always very clean and they
tend to have more western style toilets.
Trains and public transportation in general can often be very crowded
and they are generally not set up for people with large bags. It is therefore
reccomended that you store your belongings in a coin-operated locker.
Lockers are located in most of the larger train stations and subway stations and near large shopping areas. They
are usually clean and well kept and often have varying sizes. Prices vary depending on the type / size of the locker and it's location. Prices usually range from 100 to 500 yen for a set number of hours.
Access for wheelchair users is generally available in Japan, via
elevators, in most large train stations. Smaller stations however
MAY NOT have wheelchair access. To board a train please talk to the
staff at the station and they will escort you onto the train, then
tell them which station you are going to and they will arrange for
someone to meet you at that station. Many smaller stations do not
have escalators and those with prams will need to carry the pram
up the stairs. If you are have difficulty please indicate this to
the station personal and they will assist you.
symbol.
Post boxes are red colored with the same symbol in white. Post boxes
are located in various areas in the street and outside of post office
buildings. When sending mail take the package into the post office
where it will be weighed and a cost affixed. All international post
is weighed regardless of size. If you are staying at a hotel ask
the front desk staff as most hotels will sell stamps and will post
the letter for you.
