‘Some of the useful Japanese words and phrases (Young Ae, 2016): + Good morning - Ohayo gozaimasu + Howare you? - O-genki-desu ka? + Thankyou -Arigato + You're welcome - Do-itashi-mashite + Goodbye - Sayo-nara . I'm sorry - Gomen-nasai . Please - dozo . Excuse me - Gomen nasai/sumimasen + Good evening - Konbanwa + Good afternoon - Konnichiwa . Yes - hai . No -iie Philippine nationals who desire to visit Japan for tourism purposes must secure a Temporary Visit Visa (stay in Japan is up to 90 days). Documents needed for visa application are: valid passport, visa application form, 1 photo (passport size), birth certificate (PSA issued), marriage certificate (if married, PSA issued), evidence of financial funds (e.g., Income Tax Return (ITR) and bank certificate), and itinerary during the stay in Japan. Once these documents are ready, you may submit it to the accredited agency provided by the Embassy (https://ww.ph.emb-japan.go,jp/itpr_en/00_000035. htm). Capital: Tokyo ‘Currency: Yen (1YP) Language: Japanese Religion: Buddhism and Shintoism 2 carrier: Japan Airlines (JL) i Major International Airports: Osaka International Aiport (OSA), Narita international Airport (NRT), Kansai International Airport (KIX), and Tokyo international Aiport (Haneda Airport) (HND) Hong Kong is now officially known as Xianggang Special Administrative Region (SAR). The name Hong Kong originated from the Cantonese words "heung gong,” which literally means “fragrant harbor.” It was a former colony of the British until 1997, Hong Kong has become one of the most popular destinations in Asia, particularly for Filipino visitors. It draws tourists because of its theme parks, such as the Hong Kong. 36 GLOBAL CULTURE AND TOURISM GEOGRAPHY