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Tips before your departure
Car Rental Information
There are several companies which provide car rental services:
to name, just a few.
Needed information as in below.
Rental and return date and time, Rental and return location of our branch, your requeted class of car, driver's name, phone number (*the number on which you can be contacted on the day), flight numbers, and optional equipment with or without (Example: Child seat etc.).
You can apply international driving permit in Hong Kong by completing the relevant application forms (TD51) from the below link:
http://www.td.gov.hk/en/public_forms/td_forms/driving_licence/index.html
After you have completed the application form, forward it, together with relevant supporting documents and the appropriate fee, either in person or by post as appropriate, to the licensing offices concerned.
If you choose to submit it in person, you can get the international lisence permit immediately.
*Remember to bring the international lisence permit AND your Driver`s permit issued in Hong Kong (or other countries) with you during the trip.
Internet Access
There are a variety of ways to stay connected to the internet while traveling in Japan.
Personal Hotspots
Personal hotspots (also called mifi, portable hotspot, personal Wi-Fi,
pocket Wi-Fi, etc.) are small, battery powered devices that use the cellular
phone network to create a local wireless network. They are easy to set up,
provide reasonably fast internet, work anywhere there is cell phone service,
allow multiple devices to connect at once and are relatively inexpensive.
You may purchase it in Hong Kong (local telecom services providers),
Personal hotspots are also available to rent at major Japanese airports.
Prices vary from one to other but approximately HK$100/day.
You can share it with up to five people.
Rental and Prepaid SIM cards
Those who wish to use their own mobile phones or tablets
to directly access the internet in Japan can get rental or
prepaid SIM cards that allow for unlimited internet access
via the cellular phone network. The one offered by China unicom
is available to purchase at 7-11. Your device must not be locked
to a specific provider to utilize the services.
HK$299 (5GB)
*one week
Rental Smartphones
Several companies rent smartphones that include unlimited data
and Wi-Fi , effectively turning them into personal hotspots. This can
be a great value as the devices serve as both a rental phone and as a
means for connecting to the internet on the go. Both iphone and
android models are available to rent at major Japanese airports or
via the internet for delivery to your home or hotel.
