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| * In terms of practicalities, there are fashion related faux pas that foreign visitors are not judged for. But you might find yourself being self-conscious if you're the only one on a train wearing shorts or something. | * In terms of practicalities, there are fashion related faux pas that foreign visitors are not judged for. But you might find yourself being self-conscious if you're the only one on a train wearing shorts or something. |
| * People wear masks in Japan for fashion as much as they do protection from germs or because they're sick. Fashion related masking is probably more prevalent, in all honesty. | * People wear masks in Japan for fashion as much as they do protection from germs or because they're sick. Fashion related masking is probably more prevalent, in all honesty. |
| * In all practical terms, these are tips, not rules. Depending on the type of person you are, you may or may not care, but these may help you in situations that are otherwise undocumented. | * You should wear your backpack on your front on a train. If you must have it on your back, be extremely conscious of people around you and behind you((I once saw a foreigner's backpack get a hard punch out of the way from a salaryman who got his phone bumped by a carelessly huge backpack.)). |
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| | In all practical terms, these are tips, not rules. Depending on the type of person you are, you may or may not care, but these may help you in situations that are otherwise undocumented. |
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| Yes, provided that you have a phone number, you can use these services and opt for コンビニ/Convenience Store payment. These payment methods allow you to exchange cash at a convenience store to pay for goods on Mercari and Yahoo! Japan Auctions. Please use caution: You do need an address that will actually accept your packages. Always check in-advance with your hotel if you can use their address to get a package. If you're staying at an Airbnb, you might also be able to get packages. | Yes, provided that you have a phone number, you can use these services and opt for コンビニ/Convenience Store payment. These payment methods allow you to exchange cash at a convenience store to pay for goods on Mercari and Yahoo! Japan Auctions. Please use caution: You do need an address that will actually accept your packages. Always check in-advance with your hotel if you can use their address to get a package. If you're staying at an Airbnb, you might also be able to get packages. |
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| In the past, I used [[https://blackship.com/|Blackship]] with the [[hhttps://help.blackship.com/en/articles/5347329|Pick up from Blackship]] shipping method to accept packages I ordered from Yahoo! Japan Auctions while in Japan temporarily. This method does work, but requires a bit of time for things to arrive and work. | In the past, I used [[https://blackship.com/|Blackship]] with the [[https://help.blackship.com/en/articles/5347329|Pick up from Blackship]] shipping method to accept packages I ordered from Yahoo! Japan Auctions while in Japan temporarily. This method does work, but requires a bit of time for things to arrive and work. |
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| You can, of course, always just ship to a forwarder and have the forwarder ship your package home. That works too! I've used both [[https://www.tenso.com/|Tenso]] and Blackship with success. | You can, of course, always just ship to a forwarder and have the forwarder ship your package home. That works too! I've used both [[https://www.tenso.com/|Tenso]] and Blackship with success. |
| * [[https://yaesugai-medical.com/english|Yaesugai Medical Office]] for a walk-in general practitioner. Again, I've only visited with **Japanese Health Insurance**, but the website includes instructions for easy navigation, and more practically speaking, seems to be accessible to tourists. There is a pharmacy right below the doctor's office, which can easily serve you after visiting. No appointment necessary. I believe the pharmacy below is an associated pharmacy with Sakura Pharmacy, but it's not exactly an uncommon name, so maybe? | * [[https://yaesugai-medical.com/english|Yaesugai Medical Office]] for a walk-in general practitioner. Again, I've only visited with **Japanese Health Insurance**, but the website includes instructions for easy navigation, and more practically speaking, seems to be accessible to tourists. There is a pharmacy right below the doctor's office, which can easily serve you after visiting. No appointment necessary. I believe the pharmacy below is an associated pharmacy with Sakura Pharmacy, but it's not exactly an uncommon name, so maybe? |
| * [[https://en.tokyo-midtown.com/shop/1546/|Sakura Pharmacy Tokyo Midtown]] is great for OTC drugs, general pharmacy needs, and COVID-19 tests in English. However, there is a caveat: sometimes there is no English speaking staff available. If you're in or near Roppongi, it's worth a visit I guess if you need a pharmacy. I have not visited Tokyo Midtown Clinic, but they're in the same building, and they seem to advertise English speaking services. | * [[https://en.tokyo-midtown.com/shop/1546/|Sakura Pharmacy Tokyo Midtown]] is great for OTC drugs, general pharmacy needs, and COVID-19 tests in English. However, there is a caveat: sometimes there is no English speaking staff available. If you're in or near Roppongi, it's worth a visit I guess if you need a pharmacy. I have not visited Tokyo Midtown Clinic, but they're in the same building, and they seem to advertise English speaking services. |
| | * Multiple people I've seen and trust attest to [[https://www.tokyomidtown-mc.jp/en/|Tokyo Midtown Clinic]]. I suggest calling ahead to verify your condition before visiting. |
| * I have never been to [[https://www.international-clinic.tokyo/message/|Tokyo Station International Clinic]] but they have upfront pricing and seemed to be geared towards tourists who do not have Japanese health insurance. I've heard they're expensive for routine care for residents, but maybe it's okay for a one-off visit for a non-resident. | * I have never been to [[https://www.international-clinic.tokyo/message/|Tokyo Station International Clinic]] but they have upfront pricing and seemed to be geared towards tourists who do not have Japanese health insurance. I've heard they're expensive for routine care for residents, but maybe it's okay for a one-off visit for a non-resident. |
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| The [[https://www.hokeniryo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/iryo/iryo_hoken/medical_info_eng|Tokyo Metropolitan Government guide to medical care for tourists and foreign residents]] is also worth a read. | The [[https://www.hokeniryo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/iryo/iryo_hoken/medical_info_eng|Tokyo Metropolitan Government guide to medical care for tourists and foreign residents]] is also worth a read. |
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| | You can also call the (Tokyo Metropolitan) government operated advice line in multiple languages, at +81 03-5285-8181, from 9am to 8pm every day. Supported languages include English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Spanish. They can help provide guidance for institutions and what to do if you need medical assistance (non-emergency). |
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