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  • Time zone: +9 GMT
  • Flight time: 17 hours
  • Recommended airlines: British Airways, Japan Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines
  • Currency: Japanese yen
  • Tipping guideline: Not expected
  • Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue.
  • Capital: Tokyo
  • Population: 122,631,432
  • National languages: Japanese
  • Electricity and plugs: Type A & B, 100 V
  • Mobile phone coverage: Excellent
  • UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Japan if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days

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