Although there are sufficient supplies of limestone and sulphur, bauxite, crude petroleum, iron ore, copper ore and coking coal are imported. Kawasaki 44 Telex and facsimile are available. The telephone system is well developed. The metric system is utilised. Interpreters and translators are available at major hotels in big cities.
Taxis are plentiful and convenient.
Trains and buses are also available. An international driver s licence is acceptable in Japan. RSA Exports - Recommended Terms Confirmed irrevocable letter of credit. The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited has the capacity to confirm letters of credit issued by prime Japanese banks. The exchange control system is controlled primarily by the Minister of Finance, the Minister of International Trade and Industry and the Bank of Japan acting as the government's agent.