Does Japan have school buses?


Does Japan have school buses? Daily life. Both Japanese elementary and middle schools begin around 7:50 AM, with lessons starting at 8:30 AM. Japanese schools do not have school buses, both because of the small size of most school districts and because of the availability of public transportation.


Can you take kids to bars in Japan?

Live music venues in Japan are legally operated as “eating and drinking establishments,” meaning that basically everyone can enter regardless of age. Some venues have specific rules in place that, for example, bar small children for standing shows or minors for certain events.


Do Japanese buses have toilets?

Bus Service Information (Bus Service Information) Yes. All buses, with or without restrooms, stop for toilet breaks once every 2 to 3 hours along the way.


What do Japanese school buses look like?

In Japan, some school buses are modeled after beloved cartoon characters. Children at an Osaka kindergarten ride to school inside a giant Pikachu. Other bus characters include Thomas the Tank Engine and Hello Kitty.


Should I buy yen before I go to Japan?

For example, if you are traveling from the U.S., wait to exchange your dollars for yen until you have arrived in Japan. However, you will get the most favorable rates for yen in Southeast Asian countries rather than in Japan.


Do I need cash in Japan?

In Japan, you'll use a Suica (or Icoca) card for local transport and most small purchases, and a credit card for big purchases (hotels etc). But you still need Japanese cash for places that don't take cards.