High score for Hokkaido entry guide

1. Climate and natural disasters

The Japanese archipelago extends from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, running in a northeast-southwest direction, and gradually transitions from the subarctic zone in the north to the temperate zone and subtropical zone in the south. . Although Japan and my country have overlapping latitudes, because Japan is surrounded by the sea, it is different from areas at the same latitude in my country, and Japan's climate generally exhibits significant maritime characteristics. Japan has four distinct seasons, heavy rainfall and relatively even geographical distribution, and the air is humid. January is the coldest time of the year in Sapporo. The lowest temperature of minus 23.9 degrees was observed on January 18, 1945. Heavy snowfall is widespread in Hokkaido, along the Sea of ​​Japan and in the Tohoku region, especially in mountainous areas along the Sea of ​​Japan, where the snowfall can reach several meters deep. When traveling to Sapporo during this period, you will need cold-weather clothing such as a sweater or coat. In addition, you will also need a hat or non-slip boots. In March and April, the sunlight becomes slightly warmer during the day, but it remains cold at night. Because the road surface is frozen, please be careful. When traveling to Sapporo at this time, you need to prepare cold-proof clothing and non-slip boots. May and June are the cool seasons in Sapporo, but please don’t neglect it. It’s unexpectedly cold in the morning and evening, so it’s recommended that you bring a light jacket. July and August are the real summer months. It is not unusual for the temperature to rise to 30 degrees during the day, but it is cool in the morning and evening, so you can sleep comfortably. September and October are the period when the short summer in the North ends and autumn begins. Because the temperature is refreshing, it is most suitable for long-distance driving or outings. Please do not pack lightly at this time. Please prepare thick autumn coats or windproof jackets that are suitable for changes in weather and temperature. In November and December, tourist facilities and accommodation facilities start to use heating. The indoor temperature in Hokkaido is higher than that in Honshu. Because there is a big temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, you need to adjust the temperature by adding or removing your own clothing. In addition, since Japan is located in the Taipingguan seismic zone, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are also relatively frequent. Therefore, Japanese people have the habit of checking the weather conditions of the next day and listening to weather and natural disaster warnings before traveling.

2. Japanese visa, entry and customs

1. Visa types

Diplomacy, public service, professor, art, religion, reporting; investment management, legal accounting Business, medical care, research, education, technology, humanistic knowledge, international business, intra-company transfer, business development, skills; cultural activities, short-term stay; study abroad, schooling, training, family stay; specified activities; permanent residents, spouses of Japanese nationals Person, etc., spouse of permanent resident, etc., permanent resident.

2. Visa application procedures

To apply for a visa to Japan, you must first clarify the visa application procedures to ensure that the necessary materials for visa application are submitted to Japan within the jurisdiction within a short period of time. The embassy or consulate in order to wait for the embassy or consulate to issue a visa.

To apply for a visa to Japan, you must first clarify your purpose of going to Japan. Depending on the purpose of your trip to Japan, the procedures for applying for a visa will change accordingly. But regardless of the purpose of going to Japan, applying for a Japanese visa first requires an inviting unit (person) in Japan or a group organizing unit in China. If there is a group organization in China, just strictly follow the requirements of the group organization. If the applicant needs to handle the visa procedures in person, he or she will need to process the necessary materials for the visa application at both ends (Japan and China). When you need to apply for a visa to Japan, it is best to contact the relevant Japanese embassy or consulate in China in advance to inquire about the visa application requirements by phone or through its website. Based on the information obtained, work out the best visa application procedures and implement them step by step. .

Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in China

.emb-japan.go.jp/consular.htm

Entry Instructions

The basic laws on which Japan's immigration control is based are the "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" and the "Alien Registration Act." In 2002, 5.77 million foreigners entered Japan, including 530,000 from mainland China. Chinese nationals entering Japan must hold a valid passport and visa, and apply for entry at the port of entry. After entering Japan, it is particularly important for the parties concerned to manage their passports and visas independently, and to work and study legally in strict accordance with the qualifications granted by the visa they hold. Long-term residents in Japan for the purpose of studying, doing business, etc. who plan to temporarily return to Japan before returning to Japan must apply for a "re-entry permit" from the local immigration bureau in advance. If they return to Japan without applying for a re-entry permit, returning to Japan will become very cumbersome or impossible. . International students who intend to work during their studies must apply to the Immigration Bureau in advance for a "permit for activities beyond their qualifications" before they can legally engage in work-study studies. If they do not apply for a permission for activities beyond their qualifications to work, once detected by the Immigration Bureau, they may be forcibly deported by the Immigration Bureau. Return home. Furthermore, if a Chinese couple gives birth to a child in Japan, they need to report it to the Immigration Bureau within 60 days; if they plan to continue working or studying in Japan, they need to apply for an extension of stay; if they marry a Japanese citizen, they need to apply for a change of status of residence. .

Customs (Customs) Regulations

Japanese Customs Procedure Guide

The customs entry sequence is as follows:

1. Flight arrives at the airport ——Quarantine inspection--Entry review--Animal and plant quarantine--Customs--Entry

2. Customs declaration matters

Items brought into Japan need to be declared orally or with a declaration form Declare to the customs;

If you carry items that exceed the duty-free scope, please submit a declaration form of "Carrying Items for Consignment".

3. Tax-free scope (duty-free quantity for adults, commodities and commercial samples do not belong to the following tax-free items and need to be taxed)

Product name

Quantity and Price

Alcohol

3 bottles

Cigarettes

400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500 grams of tobacco

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3 ounces

Other items

Total overseas market price

4. Main items prohibited from being brought into Japan

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(1) Opium, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, stimulants (methamphetamine), slimming tea

(2) Firearms and ammunition

(3) Pornographic magazines, video tapes etc.

(4) Fake brand-name goods and other items that infringe on intellectual property rights

5. Main items restricted from being brought into Japan

(1) Quarantine is necessary animals and plants (subject to quarantine)

(2) Air guns, swords, chimneys, etc.

(3) Medicines and cosmetics (quantity restrictions apply)

(4) Animals and plants imported under restrictions under the Washington Treaty

3. Security situation and public security situation

1. Crime situation

The Ministry of Justice of Japan uses "two "increase" to describe the security situation in Japan in recent years: the increase in the number of crime cases and the increase in criminals. Its characteristics are: 1. Criminal crimes have increased sharply since 1995; 2. The fastest growing cases are theft and traffic accidents; 3. The crime rate of non-adults remains high; 4. In theft cases, pedestrians are robbed. Money, professional burglaries and gang thefts are the most common; 5. In general criminal cases other than theft, violent robberies, injuries, gangsters, and destruction of public facilities have increased significantly; 6. Drug crimes have become large-scale and organized Trend; 7. Foreign crimes are generally decreasing, but vicious crimes such as banditry and drug crimes have not decreased, and the number of foreign criminals has increased for four consecutive years. On the contrary, although the number of solved cases has increased, the detection rate has dropped to a post-war low of 42.7%, causing prison capacity to exceed its limit. Although Japanese society generally feels that the public security situation has been deteriorating in recent years, it is certain that Japan's public security is generally good compared to other developed countries. Comparing the average homicide cases in Japan from 1996 to 2000 with developed countries such as the United States, Britain, France, and Germany, and Japan, Japan had 1.1 homicides per 100,000 people, which is far lower than the level of other countries. Comparing the detection rate of homicide cases, Japan is as high as 96.7%, ranking first among developed countries. In terms of theft cases, Japan had an average of 1,437 theft cases per 100,000 people from 1996 to 2000, which was less than half of the four countries with the lowest crime rates mentioned above. It can be said that Japan has one of the best public security conditions among developed countries.

2. Suggested preventive measures

In recent years, the number of Chinese citizens visiting Japan for a short period of time has increased sharply. Although the public security situation in Japan is relatively good, due to the sparse living environment in Japan, only tourist destinations are Only by knowing the security situation well and taking precautions and self-protection according to local conditions can we avoid getting involved in unnecessary trouble.

(1) Enhance awareness of prevention and self-protection to avoid paralyzing loose emotions.

(2) Whenever you visit a scenic spot, pay attention to obey the tour guide's instructions and arrangements, and strictly abide by the activity time.

(3) Please wear plain clothes when visiting scenic spots, try not to wear suits and leather shoes, and do not speak loudly or make noise when taking transportation or in crowded places, so as not to attract disgust or attract the attention of bad people.

(4) Try to bring as little cash as possible when you go out. Please keep valuables that are not urgently needed at your hotel. Keep your credit card with you and do not let others look at it. Carry it with you in crowded, noisy places and dining places. Carry valuables and fanny packs, etc.

(5) Act as a team as much as possible, do not contact or talk with strangers to avoid being deceived, and do not go to red light districts and other crime-prone places and places.

3. Instructions for accidents

If tourists unfortunately encounter an accident or are involved in an incident or case in Japan, please explain the situation to the tour guide immediately and take the following measures:

< p> (1) Report the crime to the nearest police station or police in a timely manner, seek assistance from the police, ask the police to issue necessary loss certificates, etc., and contact the embassy or consulate in a timely manner;

(2) Arrive at the hospital in a timely manner See a doctor, and please issue a diagnosis certificate;

(3) If you lose your passport, please contact the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate in Japan to request a travel document for returning to your country, and ask the receptionist to assist you in reporting it to the nearest immigration bureau. Report the loss of the visa and ask them to reissue the visa or take corresponding measures;

(4) Contact the credit card issuer promptly and ask them to stop the relevant credit card business;

(5) Even if you are arrested for some reason in Japan, you should report the arrest to the police and the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Japan. The Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Japan will visit the detention center as appropriate, get in touch with the relatives of the person concerned, and introduce appropriate information according to the wishes of the person concerned. lawyer.

4. Common diseases and medical conditions

1. Medical conditions: In Japan, as long as you have a foreigner registration card, you can enjoy the same health management services as Japanese people. Municipalities provide regular health management services to residents. There is little or no cost to you when taking advantage of this service. Such services are provided at municipal health centers. If you need them, please inquire individually.

2. Emergency services: When seriously ill or injured people must be sent to the hospital immediately, please dial 119 to call the fire headquarters or fire department for an ambulance. Ambulances are free.

3. Japan’s medical insurance:

Japan’s medical insurance is divided into two types: “Social Insurance (Health Insurance)” and “National Health Insurance”. People who work in companies and their families need to join social insurance, and everyone else needs to join national health insurance. After joining the insurance, you will be responsible for 30% of the medical expenses yourself. People who have lived in Japan for more than 1 year must join medical insurance. If you do not join medical insurance, you will have to bear all the medical expenses yourself.

5. Local Customs and Habits

Japan is known as a "land of etiquette", and it is the custom of the Japanese to pay attention to etiquette. Usually when people meet, they always bow to each other and say "hello", "goodbye", "please take care of me", etc.

Japan is a multi-religious country, with three major religions: Shinto, Buddhism, and Christianity, as well as many smaller religions. According to statistics from the Agency for Culture under the Japanese Cabinet, as of December 31, 2000, there were 105.23 million Shinto believers, 94.19 million Buddhist believers, 1.745 million Christian believers, and 10.21 million believers of other religions in Japan. ***There are 209,273,063 believers of various religions. In the same year, the total population of Japan was 118,693,000. The total number of religious believers is nearly twice the total population. This situation occurs because Japanese people can believe in two or even multiple religions at the same time.

6. Prices and Supply

Chinese people living in Japan all have an experience, that is, although prices in Japan are relatively expensive, tickets for tourist attractions are relatively cheap. Moreover, most tourist attractions in Japan are free of charge. Even if some historical and cultural monuments, world cultural heritage and other attractions have a fee system, compared with the income of Japanese people, it is completely symbolic. The integration of mountains and sea is the keynote of many natural landscapes in Japan. These natural landscapes basically do not charge admission fees. For example, Fuji-Izu-Hakone National Park, which consists of the world-famous Mount Fuji and natural landscapes such as lakes and white-smoking volcanic geological formations in the surrounding area, is free. Even the Shiretoko Peninsula, which is listed as a World Natural Heritage, does not require the purchase of tickets and only requires a parking fee equivalent to 30 RMB.

The admission fees for Japanese tourist attractions can basically be summarized as follows: parks and natural landscapes are basically free of charge, historical and cultural heritage and cultural landscapes are charged a nominal fee, and commercial entertainment and leisure facilities are not charged indiscriminately.

Hokkaido is one of the few tourist destinations in Japan. There are 6 national parks including "Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya". The majestic mountains, beautiful coastline, mysterious lakes and other natural scenery are extremely spectacular.

Jozankei is the most familiar hot spring place for people living in Sapporo. It is located in the southwest of Sapporo City and takes about 40 to 60 minutes by car from the city center. Jozankei was founded 138 years ago during the Hokkaido pioneering era. A Buddhist monk named Jozan was the first to discover the source of hot springs gushing out of the river. After hundreds of years of creation, Jozankei has become a hot spring area of ​​a certain scale.

Jozankei also has many Japanese-style hot spring hotels that provide food and accommodation for tourists, which is also one of the local features.

One-day trip to Furano & Biei

Charming lavender, colorful flower carpets, and rolling mountain peaks, the nature of Hokkaido is very impressive.

Chinese tour guide website provided by Sapporo City:

.emb-japan.go.jp); Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Comprehensive Guide to Studying in Japan (http://www.studyjapan.go. jp); search the homepages of Japan Student Aid Organization (http://www.jasso.go.jp) and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (http://www.jsps.go.jp).

9. Immigration and Nationality Policy

(1) Approval standards for permanent residence permit

Legal conditions

(1 ) has good conduct, abides by laws and regulations as a member of Japanese society, and integrates with society in daily life.

(2) Have assets or skills that are sufficient to live independently, and their daily lives will not become a burden on the public. From all their assets or skills, it is foreseeable that their future life will be stable.

(3) The applicant’s permanent residence is consistent with the interests of Japan

In principle, the applicant must continue to reside in Japan for more than 10 years. However, during this period, you must stay in Japan for more than 5 years with an employment visa or residence visa. He has not been fined or imprisoned and has fulfilled his tax obligations and other public obligations.

The existing residence visa should be the one with the longest duration specified in Schedule 2 of the Immigration Bureau and the Enforcement Rules of the Refugee Recognition Act

From the public health department There is no harmful possibility from the perspective.

※Spouse or children of Japanese, permanent residents or special permanent residents do not need to meet the conditions (1) and (2). In addition, persons who have been recognized as refugees do not need to meet the conditions in (2).

Special exceptions regarding the requirement to stay for 10 years in principle

(1) If the spouse is a Japanese, permanent resident or special permanent resident, the actual marital life must last for more than 3 years, and Continue to reside in Japan for more than one year; if they are their children, etc., they must continue to reside in Japan for more than one year.

(2) Stay in Japan for more than 5 years with a "long-term resident" residence visa.

(3) People who are recognized as refugees must continue to reside in Japan for more than 5 years after being recognized.

(4) Contributions to Japan in the diplomatic, social, economic, cultural and other fields have been recognized, and the applicant has continuously resided in Japan for more than 5 years.