LOCAL INFORMATION

Access to downtown Tokyo from Narita Airport:

Rails 
Buses

Information on Taxi is also shown on the "Buses" page.



Access to downtown Tokyo from Haneda Airport:

Rails and buses



Climate
Tokyo lies in the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot humid summers and generally mild winters with cool spells. The region, like much of Japan, experiences a one-month seasonal lag, with the warmest month being August, which averages 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).


Currency
The currency of Japan is Yen(¥).

Paper currency: 10,000 Yen, 5,000 Yen, 2,000 Yen(rare paper), 1,000 Yen
Coins: 500 Yen, 100 Yen, 50 Yen, 10Yen, 5 Yen, 1 Yen











Currency Converter


Normal banking hours are from 9:00 to 15:00 hrs. Monday to Friday. 
ATMs located in bank branches, post offices and some convenience stores such as 7-Eleven accept a variety of international credit cards to obtain the local currency.


Telephone

To make a call to Tokyo from your country: +81-3-(eight-digit telephone number)

Emergency: Police 110, Fire & Ambulance 119


News in Japan

Japan Times


Japan Guide

http://www.japan-guide.com/