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Hi guys, Any idea how long it takes for the customs in Portugal to release a parcel after checking? I've ordered something from Japan, and according tracking shows it in customs since yesterday (literally just books).

Worried cause people here saying i should kiss this package goodbye, cause there's no way im gonna see it.

I think that's the case only if you use normal post services, and in my opinion (still cant figure it out completely) i used a currier.make sense?

Practical question: can we take our bikes in the metro or train? We're going to Kamakura this weekend and would like to take them with us in the train (JO - Yokosuka line). Thanks for your answers!

We are americans and have done a fair amount of traveling the world. But never to Japan. That is coming up next trip in March. What is the protocol with regards to tipping in Japan?

Where can I experience the real Japan?

I've heard they are many in Ginza

We are considering a trip to Japan but have heard anecdotal evidence and experiences that suggest this is the case. What should we consider?

Can someone please tell me what the purpose of MyNumber is? Or more specifically, what kinds of services am I unable to do without it? Today I was unable to do an international money order because I needed the MyNumber card. Seeing as I've never had to use it since receiving it, it came as a surprise. I'd like to avoid future surprises if possible. Thanks!

Every day (Weekday) I see (small) 6yr / 7yr old children playing, and running around the on train platform after school. It feels so dangerous, but none of the train staff or adults say anything. ‬ Can anyone tell me why this is allowed??

Ok so at train station what do the line up queue colours mean? For example at yoyogi-uhera they have yellow and white queue areas

Any recommendations for vegan restaurants around Tokyo Otemachi/Marunouchi (or easily accessible from there) for a friend visiting from U.K on his first trip to Japan?

I read Japan had a remarkable period of development since the second world war, that was brought to a crashing halt in the 90s. How has this affected tourism and the cost of travelling in and around the islands of Japan?

I’m interested to know what Chinese influences there have been historically over Japan.

We'd like to come see some family in Japan, and our kids enjoy skiing. If we spend some time with the family in Okayama (which is in the centre), then maybe a week someplace else - we'd be prepared to travel in-country. Flying in and out of Narita.

Is it necessary to bow?

We are going on our first trip to Japan, looking forward to the site and sounds and foods. We are quite a religious couple and were wondering if it was possible to attend mass there. Any personal experiences from similar travelers?

Does anyone know which Japanese provider has the cheapest non-data SIM card, just for calls and texts? Yes, my phone still has buttons and I wanna keep it that way. ;) I'm looking for a prepaid option (charge once and then use up the credit), no monthly plan - if something like this even exists here in Japan.

I am interested in Japan and have job offer with large company, I want to know.

How is people's experience with finding a decent job with no Japanese skills and no bachelors degree? any idea about which sites I should look at? It's a tricky situation, but I need to make it work!

Should be we looking to stay at more traditional places or modern buildings?

It seems to me that Japan is very connected to its traditional and cultural heritage whilst being a leader in technology.. so is it both?

Yes, this is legit, and the story is hilarious.
So, my husband was approached by a young woman and her mother about being an English tutor for her (the daughter). He made plans to meet up with said daughter one evening, under the understanding that they were meeting up to get coffee and practice English.
Well, they guided him to a random office building-turned-Buddhist community center, already had a paper filled out (only needing his name and birthday), marched him upstairs, and he found himself front and center doing a 5-minute long special prayer/chant (he had read from a book while holding beads) and then a woman read off of an official looking sheet while facing him. Then they dropped him back off at the train station, essentially saying "oh! It's too bad we didn't get to practice any English, maybe next time!"
Then she asked about meeting again and my husband was like "uh... I'm good..." but he wanted me to go to see if this was just a random thing. I agreed to meet for lunch, and then exact same thing happened! I tried to [politely] weasel out of it, but the passive-aggressive way they pushed me into it was... clearly effective?
Now my husband and I have matching beads and are planning on ghosting this family.
The end. Thoughts?