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Transport from airport to central business district
Narita Airport is 60 km from downtown Tokyo. The easiest way is the Narita Express which makes 23 trips a day. Cost is 2,890 yen. A convenient alternative is the Limousine Bus service from downtown Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT). Taxis are very expensive, over 20,000 yen.

Tipping
Tipping is uncommon and considered impolite by many Japanese. Hotels levy a 10 - 20 percent service charge. Rental car drivers should be tipped discreetly; porters charge a fixed rate of between 200 - 300 yen.

Banking hours
Banks are open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday.

Business Dress
Conservative Western-style suits for men and two-piece suits for women are necessary for business and social events; women wear pantyhose year-round.

Recommended restaurants to entertain a client

• Chez Hiramatsu (Hiroo-Continental), 5-15-13 Minami-Azabu, Minatoku, Reservations: Tel. 03-3444-3967
• Brasserie Rokusaburo (Akasaka - Nouveau Cuisine), 2-14-5 Akasaka, Minatoku, Reservations: Tel. 03-5570-6363
• Sanno hanten (Nagatacho - Chinese), 2-12-4 Nagatacho, Minatoku, Reservations: Tel. 03- 3581-2451
• Bice (Mejiro-Italian), 2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Reservations: Tel. 03-3943-2222

Good local bar where you won't get ripped off

• Salon de Christies (Roppongi), Roppongi, 3-Chome
• Bar Aoyama (Aoyama), Shibuya, 4-Chome
• Las Chicas (Aoyama) Kita-Aoyama, 3-Chome
• The Drugstore (Nishi-Azabu), Nishi-Azabu, 4-Chome

Good place for a drink with a spectacular view of the city

• The Park Hyatt Tokyo Lounge, 3-7-12 Nihsi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
• Top of the Bay, Sea Fort Square, 2-3-15 Higashi-Shinagawa

Recommended place/restaurant for local food with good (or colorful) ambience

• Inakaya (Roppongi-kushiyaki), 5 Roppongi Minato-ku, Reservations: Tel. 03-3408-5040
• Tenkuni (Ginza-Tempura), Tsukiji area for sushi, 8-9-11, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Reservations: Tel. 03-571-1092
• Serina (Roppongi- Shabu shabu), 3-12-2, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Reservations: Tel. 03-3402-1051

Recommended tourist(or historic)site to visit if you only have a morning or an afternoon
Asakusa (the old center of Tokyo); or Kamakura (former capital of Japan)

Best place to buy local handicrafts
Asakusa Arcade (see above), or the International Arcade (Ginza)