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Japan fast facts
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Languages Spoken
The official language spoken in Japan is Japanese, however you will also find regional dialects spoken from place to place.
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Currency
Name: Japanese Yen
Code: JPY
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Time Zone
Time Zone: Japan Standard Time (UTC+09:00)
When to go
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Japan Highlights
Do US citizens need a visa for Japan?
Your nationality will determine whether you need to get a visa and how long you can stay. Citizens from most countries can stay up to 3 months visa-free; US citizens are able to stay without a visa for up to 90 days. Japanese immigration requires your passport to remain valid during the period of stay.
Working visa
Want to soak up the true culture of Japan, how about working there? If you’re a US national and between the ages of 18 and 30 you can apply for a working visa, which allows you to stay for up to one year or three years.
*Visa and entry requirements are subject to change at any time. Please always check the current status with your applicable embassy prior to travel.
