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Japan Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 09:24:35 by xerius
... here is extremely low). Regions While its countrymen are convinced of its smallness, the mountainous archipelago of Japan stretches quite a sizeable length. The resulting differences in terrain and climate have led to the development of fairly ...
 
Japan Local Expert: Honor Dargan
Posted on Jul 21, 2008, 15:09:35 by starlagurl
... missing it so much when you leave. I came here in 2001 and left in 2006 to go to Singapore. I wouldn't have believed I would miss Japan as much as I did - but I did! I couldn't wait to get back which I did in July 2007. I would love to see more ...
 
Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 4, 2009, 05:20:57 by magarcia
... visit while I'm over there. I'll start with the questions that are uppermost in my thoughts right now? I know Japan is generally a homogenous society and sort of xenophobic, but I heard the people are generally pleasant to tourists, how true is ...
 
Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 04:08:01 by chithanh119
... visit while I'm over there. I'll start with the questions that are uppermost in my thoughts right now? I know Japan is generally a homogenous society and sort of xenophobic, but I heard the people are generally pleasant to tourists, how true is ...
 
Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 4, 2009, 05:37:29 by magarcia
... it looks like NY, with the Rainbow brigde and the buildings. I thing in two weeks time you should go to Kyoto, it is the real Japan with lots of temples, shrines and old city (with geishas!). Next to Kyoto is Nara, a beautiful place to go. To move ...
 
Japan
Posted on Jun 9, 2008, 22:45:26 by inasia2008
... of days, stick (that's right I said 'stick!!') my Working Holiday Visa in my new passport, then return to Japan and settle down. (deep breath) To be honest I regret getting the WHV now as it would have been easier to just go over on a ...
 
Tokyo FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 21:14:02 by uktokyoite
... train ride into the center of Tokyo and your Suica code ready to go - see If you're traveling further afield then the Japan Rail Pass is a great deal for longer journeys and gets you on the shinkansen (just not the fastest one). See You must buy ...
 
Traveling to Japan
Posted on Jul 14, 2009, 01:51:08 by madamebutterfly
What are the top reasons you want to visit Japan? If you are planning a visit to Japan how do you gather information on destinations? What kind of desinations are you interested in? (Urban, rural, etc.) What kinds of activities would you like to do in ...
 
One-way ticket to Japan?
Posted on Mar 10, 2009, 17:30:12 by b2009
If you havent bought your tickets already I would just purchase a Multi City ticket, going onto S. Korea from Japan, so you have something saying you will be leaving Japan. Keep in mind though you will have the same issue with S. Korea, I think officially ...
 
10 Practical things to know in Tokyo
Posted on Sep 9, 2008, 14:56:01 by starlagurl
... or you will get a puzzled or annoyed look from the white gloved driver. The rear left door on taxis in Tokyo, and throughout Japan, are opened and closed automatically by the driver. Even if you are sitting on the right side of the car it is recommended ...
 
Tokyo FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted on Jun 12, 2008, 09:09:48 by uktokyoite
... girl's day, setsubun, and many more. If you get the opportunity to experience one of these they come highly recommended. Seasons Japan has 4 very distinct seasons so bring what you will need with you - I can always give you a hand there if you need ...
 
Advice on Japan
Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 11:25:27 by xerius
... for a week with plans to start and finish in Tokyo, as well as include Kyoto, Hiroshima and potentially Nagoya, you should definitely get a Japan Rail Pass. A one-week pass is ¥28,300 for each of you (don't get the Green Car version - it isn't ...
 
Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 13:26:14 by kitkatgo
... hot at that time. And, it rained very little when we were there. If you want to see my blog about our travels to Japan (and I recommend you read some others' trips also) go here: We spent about 10 days and visited quite a few cities. My blog ...
 
Yakushima / Slow train pass help
Posted on Jun 11, 2009, 13:44:51 by yafnaf
... . heres a map It's going to be awesome, I had learned of the island from someone who had posted their blog here about Japan on the Cheap but they hitchhiked, and while I'm not opposed to hitchhiking I think you should kind of do it without any ...
 
Japan's Bullet Train
Posted on Sep 18, 2008, 23:24:39 by mosokikee
HI, has anyone ridden in the bullet train in Japan? I read from this article that it could reach 200km/h: Really hope to ride in this train in my coming trip to Japan
 
Japan's enchanted beauty.
Posted on Aug 7, 2008, 11:20:22 by siripatana
... Siripatana, Nice pics : ) The temple in your pic is called Kinkakouji and is one of the most famous temples in Japan. When I visited Kyoto the weather was similar to your picture and it was sooo peaceful - absolutely beautiful. Great! Uktokyoite ...
 
New Tokyo Tower
Posted on Jun 23, 2008, 22:12:19 by inasia2008
... non-stop for over 24 hours! ;-) I know what you mean about it being cheaper to go to a differnet country than travel within Japan! If we didn't have to get the plane or train from here to Tokyo when we wanted to go somewhere, we would have ...
 
Japan travel on a budget
Posted on Nov 15, 2007, 04:31:41 by stewart.wagh
... of the eponymous musical drama troupe. Hey, Thank you so much for the positive feedback on my website. I loved travelling in Japan and had a fantastic time there. The site is intended to encourage people, who might otherwise feel they couldn't ...
 
Japan travel on a budget
Posted on Jul 1, 2007, 17:10:47 by taramcdonald
Hi, I spent an incredible three months travelling from Hokkaido, in the north of Japan, to the southernmost islands, near Okinawa. It was part of a world trip, so, of course, I was on a tight budget. But I managed to spend less per day in Japan, than I ...
 
Is Japan xenophobic ?
Posted on Jun 4, 2007, 16:09:35 by samballard
... ; feeling you might get from going to Alabama or Mississippi. However, I've traveled over a fair amount of distance in Japan by train without speaking a lick of Japanese. Either I seem to run into someone who speaks fluently that has been able to guide ...
 
Japan
Posted on Oct 13, 2006, 16:53:31 by rich
... of days, stick (that's right I said 'stick!!') my Working Holiday Visa in my new passport, then return to Japan and settle down. (deep breath) To be honest I regret getting the WHV now as it would have been easier to just go over on a ...
 
Japan
Posted on Oct 6, 2006, 08:55:47 by rbisset
I spent about 4 hours reading through peoples opinions of the "eikaiwa" schools in Japan and the more I read the more I was put off. No one seems to have a good thing to say about Nova except using them to get the year work visa and leaving them ...
 
Japan
Posted on Oct 3, 2006, 16:31:34 by rich
... checking out - it's a great way to submerge yourself in a new country very quickly. There are hundreds of people from Japan on it - some are people on working holiday visas and some are locals. They all would be happy to offer advice on anything ...
 
Japan
Posted on Oct 3, 2006, 16:26:23 by siscri
... checking out - it's a great way to submerge yourself in a new country very quickly. There are hundreds of people from Japan on it - some are people on working holiday visas and some are locals. They all would be happy to offer advice on anything ...
 
Japan
Posted on Sep 29, 2006, 14:18:38 by itsem
... trip from Osaka) is definately worth a look. If you have time Shikoku (island) is also beautiful, much less modernised than the rest of Japan. If you are in a city I can say its easy enough to pick up work teaching, not sure outside of a city as I have ...
 
Living in Japan
Posted on Jan 1, 2004, 15:34:30 by kenandlat
I lived/worked in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan for two years, and taught school briefly in Nagoya, Honshu, Japan, and worked for 3 1/2 years in Okinawa. Albeit that it was what seems like a lifetime ago (arrived in 1955 in Hokkaido, taught school in 1957 ...
 
Advice on Japan
Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 08:05:17 by mklong
... a loop to start and finish in Tokyo. With the limited time scale sleeper trains may be an option, coments? We have heard that Japan is fairly expensive and can be difficult to get around. Also looking into the high speed rail links but have heard that ...
 
We are group of 4 (2 adults n 2 kids aged 12 & 13)coming to Japan for the 1st time for 13 days trip. This is our plan: Day-1: Arrive at Narita Airpor
Posted on Oct 17, 2009, 07:39:30 by s6656
... -9: Day trip to Kamakura Day-10: Day trip to Hakone Day-11: Day trip to Nikko Day-12: Full day in Tokyo Day-13: Depart Japan from Narita Airport I am also thinking of including snow monkey trip but not sure if that will be too much. The kids love to see ...
 
ryokans/hostel/hotel for 5?
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 05:39:39 by xeniaxyz
... in one room - located centrally in the towns, or convinient transportations nearby - clean - prefer Japanese atmosphere rather than western style (as staying in Japan) - no curfew in Tokyo, the others might be ok Anybody? Appreciate any help!
 
Minor Travelling Alone to Japan
Posted on Jul 21, 2009, 03:11:06 by chithanh119
... for an exchange trip for 7 weeks. I have pretty much everything in order. What I still don't know is if I will need to bring any forms signed by my parents in order to leave Vietnam or to enter Japan. Thanks for any help you can give me!
 

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