Useful Information when Entering Japan
How to make a phone call
1 Domestic Call
Area Code → Telephone Number
(For domestic calls in Japan, area codes must be preceded by a ZERO.)
For local calls, there is no need to dial an area code before the telephone number.
(For domestic calls in Japan, area codes must be preceded by a ZERO.)
For local calls, there is no need to dial an area code before the telephone number.
2 International Call
Dial as follows to place an international call.
010→Country Code→Area Code→Telephone Number
To call the number 123-4567 in New York City, U.S.A., you would dial as follows: 010 - 1 (U.S.A.) - 212 (New York City area code) - 123 - 4567.
3 Cellular Phones
To sign up for a cellular phone contract you will need an identity verification document (Residence Card, etc) and evidence of your current address. For more details, please refer to each cellular phone company.
4 Telephone Directories
iTOWNPAGE (Japanese Version)
5 Faxing
Facsimile service is available at major train stations or convenience stores within the city. (For sending only). Please make inquires directly to them.
Japan Post Website
Domestic Mail (Japanese/English)
International Mail (Japanese/English/ Chinese/ Korean/Spanish/ Portuguese)