Notes on travel to Bhutan 5 (Means to contact Japan)

This is a detailed explanation of things you should be aware of when traveling to Bhutan (means to contact Japan).

How to contact Japan

When making a call from Bhutan to Japan, push the international call identification number “010” + Japan country code “81” (0081) + the phone number of the other party (the first 0 of the area code) To do. To call Bhutan from Japan, call the international phone identification number “010” + Bangladesh country code “975” + the telephone number of the other party (if the landline is the first 0 of the area code, mobile phone In case of, push [17] and city code).
When using an international roaming service for a Japanese mobile phone, please confirm with the mobile phone company whether there is a need for pre-procedures and call charges before departure.

Postal circumstances

When sending mail to Japan, postcards are 20Nu, letters are 20Nu up to 20g, and 40Nu is up to 100g. There is also an EMS that can be traced. Postcards and letters have posts, but the number is small, so it is definitely better to bring them directly to the post office. It takes about 2 to 3 weeks to reach Japan.
Bhutan has different kinds of stamps, such as stamps made of cloth such as silk and scented stamps. It is recommended because it can be purchased at the post office.

As for the internet, there are internet cafes in towns such as Thimphu and Paro. There are few Japanese-language versions, so if you need Japanese fonts, you may want to bring your own computer. Some hotels and restaurants have Wi-Fi. However, it may not be available because the line condition is not so good.

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