But do not overpack or bring extremely large luggage, because trunk space in Japanese cabs is limited, and heavy luggage is difficult to maneuver on crowded Japanese trains. To link to points within the Supporting Articles, click on the following links. The currency used in Japan is the yen. Change your money at the airport and at Authorized Foreign Exchange Banks, or at large hotels. Major credit cards are accepted in most banks, hotels, and large stores in major cities, but you may have trouble using them elsewhere.
Most major hotels have business equipment and services available for guests.
These business centers include items such as fax machines, copiers, computers, and conference rooms, plus services such as translators and business card printing. If you need help quickly and are not near a k ban , the emergency phone number for the police in Japan is 110. They are equipped to respond to people who do not speak Japanese. There are a variety of public phones in Japan. Some take coins and others take phone cards.