Public telephones are located everywhere. Gray phones accomodate international calls and accept 10 and 100 coins. Prepaid phone cards are also available at many locations. When dialing internationally from Japan, either follow the instructions indicated on the public phone or hotel phone. Generally, you will dial an access code followed by the country code and phone number.
Hotels generally provide detailed instructions for using their systems.
The JNTO operates Tourist Information Centers to aid travelers. Here you can acquire maps and assistance. This office only deals with issues relating to Tokyo. Visitors are also advised to pick up a copy of the Tokyo Journal which provides coverage, in English, of happenings around the city. It also covers subjects such as restaurant reviews, schools for learning Japanese, and other items of interest.