浅墨入画chargers of your own camera and video recorder if the chargers are not compatible with 110-240 volts.
6. What to buy and what not to buy
The small household electrical appliances in Japanese duty-free shops have a very high quality and a low price. Thus, it is decent and affordable to take some electrical equipment back as gifts to relatives and friends. However, it is uneconomical to buy children’s toys, clothes and shoes which are made in china and far from cheap. Besides, bear in mind to take enough films and camera dedicated lithium batteries abroad because they cost much more than those made home. It is almost impossible if you decide to go shopping in the evening because Japanese department stores and shops are closed in around 7:00p.m. (Only few stores open until 9:00p.m.).
7. The subway is convenient and cheap
If you want to go shopping alone in Japan, choose the subway——the cheapest transportation. Japanese subway traffic is highly-developed. The dense subway lines look like spider webs and the subway station runs straight to the skyscrapers. Obviously, it offers a large choice of transportation. Owing to the high level of consumption, taking a taxi is certainly very expensive. As a result, if you need to pay for yourself, take the subway without hesitation. In addition, you’d better take your hotel's business card in case you get lost on the street and can not speak Japanese at the same time. So it is convenient to take a taxi back if you have the hotel business card.
8. Exchanging currency is inconvenient
In Japan, the money shall be converted in foreign exchange banks or other legitimate currency exchange places. You also need to show your own passport. But the exchanging transaction of Japan Bank is only available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On top of that, banks are closed all day on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays. Generally speaking, people only choose to exchange cash in the hotel, however, it is slightly more expensive than in the bank.
9. Making a phone call
