2007-03-19 23:23:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
nope, not for japan
2007-03-20 01:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by Emily 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are no major vaccinations that you need. Hepatitis is sometimes a worry in Asia, but not a large enough problem that I'd say it's necessary.
Another possible vaccination you could get is for Japanese encephalitis. You would only need this, however, if you plan on going to a very rural area, particularly one with a lot of livestocks like pigs.
But if you're just doing sightseeing in Tokyo, Kyoto, etc. it is not necessary.
2007-03-20 12:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by Sinbad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no "Required" vaccines for travel to Japan. That would be totally up to you if you wanted to get them to give yourself a sense of security, that would be your prerogative.
I disagree with they guy that said something about getting the Hepatitis A & B shots. There is nothing you could get those from roaming the street like in other Asian countries so No need at all. But then again, if you are worried about it, go for it.
The water is also fine to drink straight from the tap. I do it everyday.
If you are coming in spring, and you have hay fever, I would recommend something for that if you have it. Pollen is quite think in most places around the country.
Enjoy your trip!
2007-03-23 10:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Looking for the truth... 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's genuinely clean and a very high gene country.
But in general traveling in Asia, I would get the Hepatitis A & B shots if I were you.
2007-03-20 06:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by ayhung 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Japan is very hygienic, As much or more so that the United States.
2007-03-20 20:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋