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Japan Slideshow
Forums from Japan
Japan Starter Kit
Posted by xerius
... of pickpockets 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 ...
SEE JAPAN WITHOUT SPENDING MUCH
Posted by segacs
... seem to outnumber motorists in Japan, at least judging by my (totally unscientific) powers of observation. For such a mountainous country, Japan is amazingly bicycle-friendly, and you'll blend right in with the locals if you cycle in a business suit. ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by xerius
... I wouldn't really consider Okinawa a "must see" on a first-time visit. For a "winter in Japan" experience, Hokkaido, Tohoku and the Sea of Japan coastline (particularly Hokuriku down through Shimane Prefecture) would be a better ...
Japan Local Expert: Honor Dargan
Posted by starlagurl
... yourself 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 ...
Japan on the cheap?! Oh yes, it's possible.
Posted by globetrekcharli
... on a budget, so please do message me as I seem to have gone on quite a bit in this topic! Anyway, happy travelling. Japan truely is an amazing country, the people, the culture, the food....everything is incredible! I just wish I could be out there ...
Looking for travelers to Japan during January and February
Posted by yefeng.liu
Hi guys, My name is Yefeng Liu, I'm a PhD candidate from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan. For my phd research I am developing a mobile social search system for foreigner travelers who do not have Japanese as their first language. I am looking for ...
The 10 Hot Springs in Japan
Posted by lucyluxy14
Hello, In many pictures about Japan's panoramic scereny, I see MOMIJI appeared everywhere, really love it Maybe MOMIJI is Japan's feature so when come to Japan, it's undeniable that I will take a photo under momiji tree. But another view of ...
Teaching English in Japan
Posted by xerius
... of painlessly, and rural or small town placements are quite common there (especially if you request them). Last, regarding being a woman in Japan, the country is overall very safe, but there are certain risks for females here that males don't have. I ...
winter trip...help please
Posted by jade_damien
... and etc. We orginally wanted to travel from one of the main airports (tokyo or osaka) to hokkaido then travel all the way down japan - maybe seeing okinawa- and then all the way back up to tokyo. There is soo much to see in Japan, and have been advised ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by jade_damien
... we are finding it hard to find out the length between trips to one place to the next but i will be getting some guide books in the next few weeks and hopefully that will help. There is sooo much to see in japan, its quite overwhelming! thanks again
Tokyo FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted 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 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 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 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 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 ...
Can super cheap travel in Japan be done?
Posted by katom
... outside the city? I have no problem whatsoever sleeping outside. I've done it many times. really think that would be hard in Japan. There is a homeless population who sleep in parks, like Ueno in Tokyo and seem ok. there are books I've read by a ...
Insider’s Japan travel advice
Posted by lotuslovekansai
... article would be a great way to reflect my time here and it might give useful information to people who intend to travel in Japan. Osaka is a great place to live. It is very centrally located, so it is easier to travel around to other cities, comparing ...
Teaching English in Japan
Posted by seangove
I'm considering teaching English in Japan for 1 year. If I got the job I would be placed in a smaller community. I'm looking for tips on: -the language barrier ( I speak no Japanese) -the culture shock -living conditions -what types of food they ...
Japan on the cheap?! Oh yes, it's possible.
Posted by xerius
Great post on the possibilities of budget travel in Japan. As I mentioned in the starter kit, Japan's reputation is pretty overblown, so it's good to see that people are discovering the way to do it on the cheap all on their own. With every passing ...
Advice on Japan
Posted 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 ...
Yakushima / Slow train pass help
Posted 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 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 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 ...
Japan
Posted 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 ...
Japan
Posted 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 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 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 by itsem
hey Rich, Some of my favourite places in Japan include Nara (just out of Osaka) and Nikko (out of Tokyo)- and Koyasan (day trip from Osaka) is definately worth a look. If you have time Shikoku (island) is also beautiful, much less modernised than the ...