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Japan has strict requirements for pet importation, including annual vaccinations, serum certification, and advance declarations. The process involves microchipping and rabies vaccination, a second vaccination and serum testing, and a 180-day waiting period. Advance declaration is done by sending an email to the arrival airport.

Japanese writing system developed from Chinese characters and later included kana. Japanese vocabulary categorized into Wago, Kango, and Gairaigo. Foreign words bring novelty. Chinese characters used in casual speech. Kanji, kana, and punctuation are intermixed in everyday writing.

Comparison of cost of living between Tokyo and Shanghai. The website numbeo.com provides an overview, focusing on dining and supermarkets. Prices can vary depending on where you shop. Convenience stores are the most expensive, while discount supermarkets offer cheaper options. High-end supermarkets offer exclusive items and better quality. Budget supermarkets sell prepared meals. After 7 PM, discounts are applied, and half-price bentos can be found. Some supermarkets function like wholesale markets, offering cheaper prices for larger quantities.

Foreigners living in Japan can convert their driver's license from their home country to a Japanese one through a process called foreign license conversion.