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Summary: Calling Japan from the United States requires first dialing zero-one-one, followed by the country code of 81. Make a phone call to Japan with tips from a full-service travel agent in this free video on international phone calls.
Russ Handler owns an online travel agency, and he is a known travel expert in the Tampa Bay area who has been featured as an expert on travel for decades on local television and radio...read more
"Yes Larry we can do that for you ,my friend, but first I need to call Japan, okay so long. Hi everyone, my name is Russ Handler and did you know that while making an international phone call out of the United States there's actually four separate numbers you need to know and keep in mind. Let's say, for instance, you want to dial Japan. Quite simple, first of all you have zeros one one, that's your first number you gotta keep in mind. That will get you out of our country. Then there's going to be a country code for Japan in this case eighty one. Then there's going to be a local city code in Tokyo for instance, it's three then you've got the number. So, let's dial Japan. Zero one one will get you out of the United States. Eight one, will then direct you to Japan. The city code in this case we're dialing Tokyo, three. Then, the number five five five eight nine six three. It's that simple. Now, as you know the country of Japan is ultra into technology. There satellite system, there submarine cabling, and their local relays are all one hundred percent among the best in the world. So you shouldn't have too many problems while making your call there. If you guys have a great day, my name is Russ Handler and I'll see you soon!"
eHow Article: How to Call Japan From the United States