Rugby World Cup guide to Japan 2019

USEFUL INFORMATION
JAPAN
JAPANESE LAWS
CARRYING IDENTIFICATION
It is a legal requirement to always carry official ID on
you in Japan. Whilst Japanese locals are issued with
official residency cards, visitors must carry their
passport at all times and are legally required to
produce it upon request if asked by a police officer or
officials of the Justice Ministry (such as immigration
officials).
Crime levels are low in Japan, especially pick-pocketing,
however if your passport is lost or stolen, you should report
this at a police station and must get a police report. We
suggest that you take multiple photocopies of your passport
with you just in case and store them somewhere safe, preferably
in a safe at your accommodation.
DRINKING AND SMOKING
The legal age for buying and consuming alcohol
and cigarettes in Japan is 20. Photographic ID
may be required if you look under 20, and driving
licences issued outside of Japan are not commonly
accepted so we advise that you take your
passport with you. Smoking is not
uncommon in public places including
bars, restaurants and hotels.
DRIVING
Driving in Japan is on the left, as in the UK. To drive
in Japan, you must hold an International Driving
Permit (IDP), a current UK licence and insurance.
An IDP is only valid for 12 months, however the start
date of the permit can be delayed for up to three
months from when you apply. Applications can be
made at selected UK Post Office branches. Please
see the Post Office website for more details:
www.postoffice.co.uk/internationaldriving-permit
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