Reserach on travel | Alex Ho

Czech Republic

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Food and drinks

Italy

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Food and drinks

Spain

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Shopping

Food and drinks

Locations

Taiwan

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Food and drinks

Singapore

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Food and drinks

United Kingdom

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Food and drinks

Hong Kong

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Food and drinks

Transportation

Egypt

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Weather

City	Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain days
	June	35/22	0
	June	41/24	0
	June	42/27	0
	June	37/27	0
	June	36/26	0
	June	29/21	0
	June	37/20	0
	June	36/26	0
	June	36/26	0

- Sunrise: 5:54am - 5:57am
- Sunset: 7:51pm - 8:00pm

Timezone

GMT+2

Travel Visa

BN(O) ( )
- eVisa / Visa on arrival for 30 days
HKSAR ( )
- Visa not required for 3 months

Places

Videos

Tours

Food

Local laws and customs

Egypt is predominantly an Islamic country. It is illegal to encourage conversion to the Christian faith.
Dress modestly, especially in rural areas, mosques and souqs (markets). Public displays of affection are frowned on. What may be acceptable in the tourist resort areas may not be in other areas.
Police regularly carry out ID checks. Keep valid photo ID with you at all times.
You are not allowed to take or share photographs that could be considered damaging to the country’s image. You can only take photographs of Egyptian citizens can if you have their written permission. Do not photograph officials without their consent. Taking pictures of children is not allowed.
Drinking alcohol anywhere other than a licensed restaurant or bar is illegal and can lead to arrest.

Money

Currency
- EGP -
You are allowed to bring in or take out up to 5,000 Egyptian pounds. There is no limit to the amount of hard currency that you can bring in, but you must declare it when you arrive if it’s worth more than 10,000 US dollars.
You must also declare certain valuables, including electrical equipment or video cameras, when you arrive.

Transportation

Taxis

Trains

Data SIM cards (Giza Mobile via Airalo)

Days	Data (GB)	Price (USD)
30	10	44
30	3	17.5
15	2	12.5

Electrical sockets

News

History and politics

Safty and security

- FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the area west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta regions, except for:
  - Luxor, Qina, Aswan, Abu Simbel and the Valley of the Kings
  - the Governorate of Faiyum
  - the coastal areas between the Nile Delta and Marsa Matruh
  - the Marsa Matruh-Siwa Road
  - the oasis town of Siwa
  - the Giza Governorate north-east of the Bahariya Oasis
  - the road between Giza and Farafra (but we advise against all but essential travel on the road between Bahariya and Siwa)
  - Bahariya Oasis, Farafra, the White Desert and Black Desert
- A number of demonstrations have taken place in Egypt and protests have been planned, including after Friday prayers. Demonstrations could take place at short notice, with a heavy security presence in place. You should avoid large gatherings, demonstrations and protests.
- South Sinai
  - On 27 October, an Egyptian Armed Forces spokesperson confirmed that an unidentified drone fell near a medical facility in the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Taba next to the Israeli border, injuring six people.
  - An additional unidentified drone also struck outside the town of Nuweiba, though no casualties have been confirmed. The authorities are conducting ongoing investigations.
- Alexandria
  - On 8 October 2023, an Egyptian police officer is reported to have shot and killed two Israeli tourists and an Egyptian tour guide in Alexandria. A third tourist was injured
- Terrorism is a risk across Egypt, particularly in North Sinai.
  - Recent attacks include:
    - in 2022, an attack to the west of the Suez Canal targeting security forces within the city of Ismailiyah
    - in 2019, at least 20 people killed by a car bomb in Central Cairo’s Manial district
    - in 2019, at least 16 people injured after an IED attack on a tourist bus near the Giza pyramids
    - in 2019, 3 security personnel killed by a suicide bomber in Central Cairo’s Darb al-ahmar district
    - in 2018, a roadside blast killed 4 people on a bus near the Giza pyramids
    - in 2018, gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Minya province killing 7 people. Daesh (formally ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack
  - There is a heightened threat of terrorism in and around religious sites and during religious festivals
- There are reports that personal electronic devices are being checked by security personnel, particularly around places of public gathering, such as Tahrir Square.
- There are reports that personal electronic devices are being checked by security personnel, particularly around places of public gathering, such as Tahrir Square.
- Sexual assaults and harassment
  - The majority of cases that have been reported took place in tourist resorts in the Red Sea region, often committed by someone the victim had already met, including hotel workers and excursion staff.
- Dial 123 to ask for an ambulance.
- Dial 122 for police
- Dial 180 for fire
- Access to specialised treatment for psychiatric illness is limited and may not be available outside major cities.

Greece

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Weather

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain days
Jun	31/21	2
Jun	30/19	3
Jun	29/21	1
Jun	29/20	1
Jun	30/19	3
Jun	30/19	3
Jun	29/20	1
Jun	29/20	1

- Sunrise: 06:04am - 06:05am
- Sunset: 08:42pm - 08:51pm

Timezone

GMT+2

Travel Visa

BN(O) ( )
- visa not required
- 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
HKSAR ( )
- visa not required
- 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area

Local laws and customs

Carry a copy of your passport or other photographic ID which confirms nationality at all times, this is a legal requirement.

Money

Currency
- -

Places

(Αρχαία Αγορά Αθηνών) -
(Αρχαιολογικός χώρος της Ολυμπίας) -
( Παλάτι του Μεγάλου Μαγίστρου των Ιπποτών της Ρόδου) -
(Παλαιό Ενετικό Λιμάνι Χανίων) -
(Λευκός Πύργος Θεσσαλονίκης) -
(Πλατεία Αριστοτέλους) -
(Αρχαιολογικού Χώρου Μυκηνών) -
(Πηγές Καλλιθέας) -
(Μινωικό Ανάκτορο Κνωσού) -
(Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός) -
(Παραλία Μπάλος) -
(Κόκκινη Παραλία) -
(Παραλία Πόρτο Κατσίκι) -

Videos

Food

Data SIM cards (Meraki via Airalo)

Days	Data (GB)	Price (USD)
30	20	49
30	3	12
15	2	9
7	1	5

Electrical sockets

Transportation

It is sometimes necessary to time stamp or validate your ticket on public transport for it to be valid. Check with local providers.
The green pedestrian crossing signal sometimes also allows cars to turn right onto the crossing, so cross with caution.

News

History and politics

Safty and security

- Security forces often use tear gas to break up demonstrations, which can harm your breathing and vision.
- Demonstrations take place regularly around major squares in central Athens, in particular Syntagma Square.There is currently a heightened risk of demonstrations, particularly in central Athens, related to events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
- Greece can experience earthquakes and earth tremors. You should:
  - familiarise yourself with safety procedures in the event of an earthquake
  - follow advice given by the local authorities
  - call the Greek Emergency Services on 112 if you are in immediate danger
Dail 112 for ambulance, fire or police
Dail 166 for ambulance

Israel and Jordan

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800

Weather

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain days
January	18/10	9
February	18/10	7

- Sunrise: 6:39am (24th January), 6:36am (30th)
- Sunset: 5:06pm (24th January), 5:12pm (30th)
Month with the highest rainfall and humidity (61%) is January
weather forecasts

Timezone

GMT+2

Travel Visa

BN(O) ( )
- visa-free for 3 months in Israel
- visa on arrival in Jordan
  - Visa on arrival obtainable at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing).
  - land crossings can take a great deal of time due to long lines in high season and the need to deal with Israeli immigration.
HKSAR ( )
- visa-free for 3 months in Israel
- visa on arrival in Jordan
  - Visa on arrival obtainable at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing).
  - land crossings can take a great deal of time due to long lines in high season and the need to deal with Israeli immigration.
Entry to the is controlled by the Israeli authorities. You must produce a passport and Israeli immigration slip, to cross between Israel and the OPTs.

Local laws and customs

You should dress modestly – covering your shoulders, upper arms and legs above the knee - in Jerusalem and the
Local residents in ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighbourhoods such as , , , and can react strongly to anyone (particularly women) dressed inappropriately.
Avoid driving into ultra-Orthodox Jewish areas of Jerusalem on (from sunset on Friday to nightfall (approximately 1 hour after sunset) on Saturday). If you attempt to drive into these areas local residents may throw stones at your car.

Money

Currency
- NIS
There are ATMs in Israel and Jerusalem that accept international cards. There are fewer ATMs in the
Post offices and banks in Israel and Jerusalem close from midday on Friday to Sunday morning. In the , they are usually just closed on Fridays.

Places

- best to visit super early in the day due to crowd
- could be visited before sunset
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- buses available to travel from Jerusalem and it usually takes less than an hour

Videos

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Food

street food
- - mana (a whole pitta)
  - hetzi mana (a half pitta)
appetizer
- eaten during
mains
- similar to hummus but different in texture
- eaten during lunch
pastry
- eaten during
- served on morning (Saturday morning)

Transportation

Rav-Kav

It is a smart card used as the main form of payment for public transportation in Israel. It can be used to take the train or bus. If you take the bus, it is the only form of payment accepted. The train connects Tel Aviv with major locations throughout Israel, while buses cover a wide range of locations, both within and outside Tel Aviv. At the train ststions, you can also purchase paper tickets through the machine or with ticketing agent. The anonymous card (which doesn’t require personal passenger information) can be purchased for a one-time payment of 5 NIS. It can be purchased at tourist information centers, train stations, and the airport. You can also buy it on board any bus for 10.90 NIS - this includes the price of the card itself as well as a ride in the city. You must load your card with money before boarding. There are also loading locations available throughout the city, including tourist information centers, “Tel-O-Fun” green bike stations, and designated stores and kiosks. A card can be loaded with as much as needed. With 5.90 NIS, you can take as many buses as you like within Tel Aviv as long as you don’t exceed a 90-minute time frame. Afterwards, an additional amount is required.

Reference:

Free Weekend Transportation System

Free transportation services are now offered on Fridays and Saturdays in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

The buses run approximately every half hour. On Fridays between the hours 5pm and 2am and on Saturdays between the hours 9:30am and 6pm.
Real-time information and schedules in English can be found on and mobile apps such as Moovit
- note: electronic signs at bus stations do not present bus hours
The buses and relevant stations are branded accordingly and feature dedicated maps.
At this stage, the transportation service is offered free of charge and passengers are able to move freely from one bus line to another.
Food and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on board, but water is ok.

Moniyot Sherut (service taxis)

It runs along the main roads in the city and throughout the country. Sheruts are in essence minivans that operate as shared taxis; they are generally yellow, with numbers on the windshield indicating their route, and they can transport about 10-12 people at a time.

Pricewise, sherut taxi fares are a set price and similar to bus fares. They usually reach their destination faster and tend to be less crowded. Sheruts operate both inter and intra-city routes and can be easily accessed from right outside the Central Bus Station.

By simply raising your hand, you can flag down a sherut and ask the driver to drop you off at any point along the route. You can hand the driver your fare as you get on the taxi, or you can take your seat and pass your money down to the driver. Not to worry-your change will be passed back to you. Note that while sheruts operate on Shabbat (Friday night and Saturday), fares will increase by a few shekels.

Sherut taxis generally follow public bus routes within the city, and are identified by numbers that signify their routes. The most common sheruts are the 4 & 5.

4 Runs from the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station through Allenby Street and Ben Yehuda Street all the way up to the Reading Power Plant.
5 Runs from the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station through Rothschild Avenue, Dizengoff Center and Dizengoff Street up to Weitzman Street in the north. (Notice that the Sherut doesn’t go all the way to the Arlozorov train station, as does the number 5 bus).

Taxis

Local and inter-city taxi services are available to and from any point in the country. Fares within the cities are according to the meter. The fares for inter-city taxi services are standard fares set by the Ministry of Transport. It is recommended to verify the fare prior to entering the taxi. Taxis can be ordered by telephone from a local taxi station or stopped on the street. There is a standard starting fare for taxis. There are also additional charges for telephone orders and for each suitcase (which is not a handbag). Night rates, Saturdays and holidays are 25% more expensive than the normal fare. There is also additional fee for an airport drive. Drivers must operate the meter for rides within the city. It is advised to request the meter for inter-city rides, even if the driver suggests a fixed price at the beginning of the ride.

Mobile apps

Trains

It reaches airport, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerusalem, Haifa and Be’er-Sheva. It does respects the observance of Jewish Shabbat.

It takes less than 40 minutes to travel from Tel Aviv (Ha’Hagana) to Jerusalem (Yerushalayim).

History and politics

Jerusalem
- The part of Jerusalem called the City of David shows first signs of settlement in the 4000BC, in the shape of encampments of nomadic shepherds.
- During the Israelite period, significant construction activity in Jerusalem began in the 900BC, and by the 800BC, the city had developed into the religious and administrative centre of the Kingdom of Judah.
- In 1538, the city walls were rebuilt for a last time around Jerusalem under Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire. Today those walls define the Old City.
- During the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, West Jerusalem was among the areas captured and later annexed by Israel while East Jerusalem, including the Old City, was captured and later annexed by Jordan.
- Israel captured East Jerusalem from Jordan during the 1967 Six-Day War and subsequently effectively annexed it into Jerusalem, together with additional surrounding territory.
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Data SIM cards (Annatel via Airalo)

Days	Data (GB)	Price (USD)
30	20	22
30	10	18
30	5	13.5
30	3	11
7	1	5.5

Electrical sockets

where Type G (the one like UK and HK) is majority

COVID

no restrictions for tourists
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should call the Ministry of Health hotline on *5400 (when you hear the Hebrew message dial 2, 1, 2). After a short assessment you will be forwarded to a designated unit. MDA will coordinate a testing location with you. Results for foreign nationals will be sent to the nearest Ministry of Health Unit. You should take note of how your name is spelt in Hebrew in the system as this will help with tracking results.

Safty and security

- You should check the local news before travelling to see if there have been recent clashes, be vigilant, avoid any large gatherings or demonstrations, avoid areas which have been the site of recent violence and follow the instructions of the local authorities
- There is a risk of increased tension around and on other religious holidays and anniversaries.
Jerusalem
- There are frequent demonstrations in many of the areas of the city visited by tourists including in and around the (particularly at and around , , and the ), especially after . Some of these protests have led to violent clashes. Stay alert at all times in the and leave the area if there is evidence of tension or unrest (for example if the shops in the souks (markets) suddenly begin to close their shutters). The entrances to the may be subject to checks or closures.
- Expect road closures and numerous checkpoints across the . Travel in and out of the is not possible without passing through at least one Israeli military checkpoint. You will need a passport and immigration slip to go through these checkpoints.
- The cities of Bethlehem, and see large numbers of tourists including on organised tours and there have been no recent reports of any serious incidents involving foreigners. However, you should take care when travelling anywhere in the .
- Due to a significant number of road traffic accidents involving taxis in the , you’re advised not to use them where possible
- You should avoid using buses on the and keep in mind the difficulties and risks associated with travelling between Jerusalem/ via checkpoints and the risks associated with travelling along Route 60

Canada

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800

Cities

Toronto

Transportation

Japan

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800

Packages

- a Japanese cultural experience

Sleeping places

- Wooden houses with service and it is available in many places in Japan

Food

Sushi

to eat
- to pick a piece of sushi with hands, pick up on the sides but not on both ends
- to pick a piece of sushi with chopsticks, the chopsticks should be parallel to rice and chopsticks do not touch the topping if possible
- brush soy sauce with shoga (pickled ginger) onto the topping
- shoga (pickled ginger) can be eaten to remove the aftertaste of fat
- tea is drank to remove any aftertaste
to order
- it is okay to let chef to know what you dislike beforehand and it is okay to mention the budget as well
sushi types
- nigiri
- gunkanmaki (battleship roll)
- nori-maki (most of common form appear in supermarket)
  - te-maki (hand roll)
order types
- omakase (chef’s choice)
- okonomi (your choice)
- okimari (set menu)

Ramen

Drink

Tea ceremony

The tea bowl has a 正面 (しょうめん) and often it is the beautiful side. It is side that the host presents the bowl to the guests. To honor the craftmanship, guest should avoid drinking from 正面 and, thus, rotate the bowl clockwise. Upon finishing drinking, the bowl should be rotated anti-clockwise until 正面 is facing the host. The bowl should be returned to the host in that way. Rotating the tea bowl is a gesture of respect and mindfulness.

茶の湯 (ちゃのゆ) connects to mindfulness through its Zen Buddishism. The ceremony emphazises being fully present and appreciating the moment, fostering traquility and introspection. Japnese has a concenpt of 一期一会 (いちごいちえ) where it emphasises the uniqueness and irreplaceable nature of each moment, encouraging individuals to be fully present and appreciative of their current experiences.

Making matcha

Put matcha (about 2g) in a tea bowl
Pour hot water into tea bowl (about 80ml)
Stir with tea whisk

Making gyokuro

Pour hot water (80ml) into a small tea cup and let the hot water cool down
Put tea leaves into teapot (2 tablespoons or 10g)
Pour the cooled water (40-50 degrees) from the small tea cup into a teapot
Wait for about 90 seconds
Pour all tea from the teapot (until the last drop is served)

Making sencha

Put tea leaves into a teapot (2 tablespoons or 10g)
Pour hot water (200ml, 70-80 degrees) from the teapot
Wait for 30 seconds
Pour all tea from the teapot (until the last drop is served)

Shopping

Books

one-stop shop for second-hand books
second-hand books
second-hand books
renting books; no renting (only buying) via online; rental period of 21 days

Cameras

Shoes

Clothes

ブランドコレクト
- second hand
- mostly on luxury or higher end
- stores in Tokyo only
- second hand
- mostly on luxury or higher end
- second hand
- mostly on luxury clothes with focus on street brands
2nd Street
- cheap basics
- feel open to find anything that catches your eye
- “any” jacket
- “any” pair of sunglasses
- “any” bags
- “any” pants
Mercari (an online shop) メルカリ
- seeking particular trendy outfits or something specific
- on the younger side
- allow to set notififcation based on search criteria
- sellers often message you a lot (both when you buy an item and when they ship it)
- you can try to haggle in the comments section
- rate and review each seller once the items are received; transaction would not be finished, otherwise
UseLet ユーズレット
- part of TreFac
- cheaper than 2nd Street
- only in Tokyo, Saitama, and Kanagawa
- good new arrivals 新着 (しんちゃく)

Second-hand

Treasure Factory (TreFac) トリファク
- furniture
- appliances
- clothes
- outdoor gear
- interior goods
- hobby items
- kitchen tools
- electronics
- musical instruments
- booze
TreFac Sports トレファクスポーツ
TreFac Market トレファクマーケット
- whole set of large furniture
TreFacStyle トレファクスタイル

Proxy services

Shipping

ヤマト運輸
- when using a phone number of Hong Kong, the staff of ヤマト運輸 may double check but it should be fine

Entertainment

Football

Sports

different sports events such as marathon, cycling, triathlon, etc.

Work

- a membership to access to various co-working space

Weather

Earthquake

Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Seismic Intensity Scale (Shindo Scale, 震度階級)
- it is a measure of the intensity of shaking at a specific location
  - instead of measuring the energy released by an earthquake such as Richter scale
- Shindo (震度)
  - 0
    - not felt by people but detectable by instruments.
  - 1
    - slightly noticeable to some people who are quiet indoors
  - 2
    - noticeable to many quiet people indoors; may wake a few
  - 3
    - felt by most indoors; some walking people notice; many awake
  - 4
    - startles most; felt by nearly everyone walking; wakes up most
  - 5弱
    - for human, frightens many; they may grab onto stable objects
    - for wooden houses, small cracks may appear in walls of low earthquake resistance houses
    - for concrete buildings, no significant effect
  - 5強
    - for human, movement is difficult without support
    - for wooden houses, walls may crack in low earthquake resistance houses
    - for concrete buildings, cracks may form in walls, beams, and pillars of low earthquake resistance buildings
  - 6弱
    - for human, standing is difficult
    - for wooden houses, for less resistant houses, walls crack more often; houses may lean or collapse; small cracks may form in walls of more resistant houses
    - for concrete buildings, for less resistant buildings, cracks occur more often; X-shaped cracks may develop; cracks may appear in structural elements of more resistant buildings
  - 6強
    - for human, standing or moving is only possible by crawling; people may be thrown through the air
    - for wooden houses, low earthquake resistance houses are likely to lean or collapse; larger cracks are possible in more resistant houses
    - for concrete buildings, ground-level pillars may break; collapse is possible for less resistant structures; for more resistant structures, cracks become more widespread; walls may slip
    - landsides are expected
  - 7
    - for human, standing or moving is only possible by crawling; people may be thrown through the air
    - for wooden houses, less resistant houses are highly likely to collapse; for more resistant houses, cracks are more frequent and leaning may occur
    - for concrete buildings, most or all buildings (even earthquake-resistant ones) suffer severe damage

Tsunami

communications
- 大津波警報 (major tsunami warning)
  - 10m超 (expected above 10m)
  - 10m (expected 5-10m)
  - 5m (expected 3-5m)
- 津波警報 (tsunami warning)
  - 3m (expected 1-3m)
- 津波注意報 (tsunami advisory)
  - 1m (expected 0.2-1m)

Data SIM cards (Moshi Moshi via Airalo)

Days	Data (GB)	Price (USD)
30	20	26
30	3	8.5
15	2	6.5
7	1	4.5

Electrical sockets

Transportation

Car travel
- 2 types of driving insurance available in Japan
  - compulsory insurance (‘jibaisekihoken’)
    - on its own may be insufficient in cases of personal liability
  - voluntary insurance (‘nin’i no jidoshahoken’)
Bicycle travel
- everyone is mindful that spaces in pavements and roads shared with cyclists
- by law, bicycles should stay on the left side of the road whenever possible
  - to turn right, instead following car traffic, bicycles should cross the road straight ahead at a pedestrian crossing and then turn right (see
- by law, helmets while cycling are now required but it does not carry a penalty for non-compliance
- locks should be used although the theft rate is low
Bus travel

Interesting facts

Japan uses porous asphalt pavements, which not only reduce noise but also improve drainage and safety by reducing surface water during rain

Onsen

Yukata (浴衣)

steps to put on
1. make sure your yukata fits your height
2. wrap the yukata around your body, starting with the right side, then left
3. for women, wrap your obi (帯) around your waist; for men, wrap it around your hips; leave enough length to tie a bow
4. you can wear the bow at the front, or twist it around to the back

Changing room

Take off all of your clothes in the changing room. No underware or swimsuits are allowed in the onsens. If you like, you can take a small hand towel into the bath area to cover yourself, but please do not let it touch bath water.

News

Safty and security

Dail 119 for ambulance
Dail 119 for fire
Dail 110 for police

Recycling

Aluminum cans (アルミカン)
- ensure inside is washed and has nothing
tray (トレイ)
- usually refers to plastic polystyrene tray (発泡スチロールトレイ)
- ensure it is washed (with no oil) and dried
- those carried cup noodles, natto (納豆), or mushroom (きのこ) should not be included
- those transparent (透明) or translucent (半透明) should not be included
transparent tray (透明トレイ)
- ensure it is washed (with no oil) and dried
- those carried cup noodles, natto (納豆), or mushroom (きのこ) should not be included
paper carton (紙パック)
- usually include those carried milk, juice, or soup
- it could include aluminum foil (アルミき紙パック)
- ensure it is washed and open flat
- those carried cup noodles, natto (納豆), or mushroom (きのこ) should not be included
PET bottles (ペットボトル)
- ensure it is washed and has nothing
- ensure bottle cap be removed
- ensure label wrapped around the bottle be removed
- ensure it is as flat as possible
- those carried sauce, detergent, shampoo or bottles not marked with PET 1 should not be included

TV channels

NHK
NNN (by Nippon TV)
JNN (by TBS)
FNN (by Fuji TV)
ANN (by TV Asahi)
TXN (by TV Tokyo)
BS11 (by Nippon BS Broadcasting, free-to-air satellite channel)

Real estate

Household

エアコン can warm a room as it is heat pump system by default

Locations

Tokyo

Food

Kansai

Weather

City	Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain days
	May	26/17	9
	May	26/17	9

- Sunrise: 05:07am - 04:46am
- Sunset: 06:46pm - 7:05pm

Timezone

GMT+9

Travel Visa

BN(O) ( )
- visa not required
- 90 days
HKSAR ( )
- visa not required
- 90 days

Money

Currency
- -

Places

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姫路 Himeji
- Himeji Castle
- Kokoen
- Otokoyama Hachimangu Shrine
  - a view of Himeji Castle
- Engyoji
  - on Mount Shosha
  - related to Last Samurai
- Yamasa Fishcake Factory
琵琶 Lake Biwa
- Chikubushima
  - involving cruise
  - towards north of the lake
- Biwako Valley
- Ukimido Temple
- Hikone Castle
城崎温泉 Kinosaki Onsen
- Kinosaki Ropeway (towards Mount Daishi and Onsenji)
- almost 3-hour train ride (on limited express) from Osaka (梅田)
鳥取 Tottori
- 1.25 hours train ride from Kinosaki
- 2.5 hours train ride (on limited express) from Osaka (梅田）
- Tottori Sand Dunes
  - for camel rides, sandboarding, and paragliding
- Uradome Beach
- Daisen
  - a popular hiking destination with beautiful trails and the historic Daisenji Temple
- Sanbutsu-ji
  - known for its stunning architecture built into a rock face, offering a challenging hike
- Yonago City
  - features hot springs, Yonago Castle ruins, and the Mizuki Shigeru Museum celebrating manga culture

Food

(熟寿司) popular in Kumano region
(豚骨醤油) popular in Wakayama area
(梅酒) is a popular wine in city of Tanabe
(熊野牛) is a local beef in Kumano region
- ステーキハウスひのき
- 焼肉ひげ
(山椒) is mildly spiced, tongue-numbing quality and a refreshing citrusy fragrance
(温州蜜柑) is a local orange in Wakayama area
(高野豆腐) is a local tofu in Koyasan
(鰹節) is a popular ingredient in Wakayama area

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