| Domestic Telephone Calls Public telephones can be found anywhere in
Japan---on sidewalks, in train stations, stores, restaurants, etc. However,
because of the increasing use of cellular phones in recent years, the number of
public telephones outside in street areas has decreased considerably. Almost all green and gray public telephones accept 10 yen and 100 yen coins and pre-paid telephone cards. Pre-paid telephone cards can be purchased at convenience stores and other authorized locations. A local call costs 10 yen per minute, and no change is returned for partial use of a 100 yen coin. The charge for non-local calls depends on the distance. Domestic calls are cheaper at night. 
Direct dial overseas calls can be made via several telephone companies
by using the company’s access number. Rates and systems vary according
to company. A direct overseas connection can be made also from public
telephones displaying the Domestic International Card/Coin Telephone panel
with a 100 yen coin. |
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