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Forums from Tokyo, Japan
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 ...
Best Hostels
Posted by rbisset
... look out of place in a 3/4* hotel and at only 3000yen (£15) you'd be stupid not to go there. Guess T House - Tokyo, Japan Whilst not the cleanest hostel in the world, this place is a great place to meet other travellers. The upstairs lounge area ...
Most livable places in the world
Posted by starlagurl
... 29. Helsinki, Finland 29. Adelaide, Australia 33. Paris, France 34. Brisbane, Australia 35. Boston, United States 35. Tokyo, Japan 37. Lyon, France 38. Yokohama, Japan 38. London, United Kingdom 40. Kobe, Japan 41. ...
The world's best new hotels
Posted by introducinlyric
... Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia JIA Shanghai, Shanghai, China Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, India Peninsula Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru, Madivaru, Maldives The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Te Awanga, New Zealand St. ...
Bonjour ! Nous sommes TV Japonais
Posted by hideo
... Hideo MOCHIZUKI Nippon Télévision AX-ON Information Center, Info Dept.4 1-2-17 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN 105-0021 Tel：++81 (0)3-3222-2938 Fax：++81 (0)3-3573-5412 Mail：hideo.m@ax-on.co.jp Mobile：++81 (0) ...
Vegan travel?
Posted by starlagurl
... (72) 6. Taipei, Taiwan (63) 7. Sao Paulo, Brazil (59) 8. Los Angeles, California (59) 9. Chicago, Illinois (58) 10. Tokyo, Japan (55) 11. Toronto, Ontario (52) 12. Berlin, Germany (49) 13. Montreal, Quebec (49) 14. Portland, ...
help with itinerary
Posted by tamaraborowsky
... ) Thailand 5. Ho chi minh city (Saigon)Vietnam/ HaLong Bay 6.Hong Kong/Shanghai/Beijing/Shanhaiguan(great wall) (china) 7.Tokyo(japan) I'm interested in seeing the main attractions in each place, especially nature and cultural areas. I'd like to ...
Top 5 destinations
Posted by semi-backpacker
Peru (Machu Picchu) China,Beijing Tokyo,Japan Irland,ALL Antartica These are all places I want to go!! Here's my list of top 5 places I've been: 1. Paris 2. Atacama, Chile 3. Antigua, Guatemala 4. Prague 5. Barcelona
Top 5 destinations
Posted by branefatboy
Peru (Machu Picchu) China,Beijing Tokyo,Japan Irland,ALL Antartica
Geography facts that may surprise you
Posted by starlagurl
... I'm smart) 15. Tehran, Iran, with its scorching summers, is located on the exact same latitude as relatively mild Tokyo, Japan. 16. About 90% of the world’s population lives in the Northern Hemisphere. 17. The incredibly remote island of ...
Japan Starter Kit
Posted by xerius
... Aomori's Nebuta, Akita's Kantō, and Sendai's Tanabata. Kantō is home to Japan's surging, mega-packed capital: Tokyo. This megalopolis alone can fill an entire visit - seeking old traditions in the historic districts of Asakusa ...
Tokyo FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted by uktokyoite
... overground lines. You can use either card on all lines so it doesn't matter which one you choose. Japan Rail Pass If you are planning on traveling outside Tokyo then it is worth considering buying yourself a rail pass. These are for 1, 2 or 3 week ...
Japan Local Expert: Honor Dargan
Posted by starlagurl
... . Honor Dargan Why did you become a Local Expert? I love Tokyo - I've said that before - but it's not just Tokyo, it's everything about Japan that kind of gets under your skin and you find yourself missing it so much when you leave. I came here in 2001 ...
10 Practical things to know in Tokyo
Posted by starlagurl
... tokyothe door 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 ...
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 ...
takayama-shirokawago - Takayama travel question
Posted by misocutlet
... attractions near Tokyo are Nikko, Kamakura, and Hakone. Pick out Nikko or Hakkone for the second day. Tourist Attractions around Tokyo: Day 3: Leave Shinjuku for Kanazawa by night bus. Day 4: Leave Shirakawa-go at 1400. Leave Takayama for Nagoya on ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by mitsukishiroi
... Day 28) Tokyo Day 29) Tokyo Day 30) Tokyo Day 31) Tokyo Day 32) Tokyo Day 33) Kamakura Day 34) Nikko Day 35) Tokyo Explanation: 1) Hokkaido is where you want to start. I reccommend a full two days in Sapporo, especially if you'd like to see the snow ...
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. ...
Tokyo FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted by uktokyoite
Hi Jalin, If you're traveling for 5 weeks it depends on whether you're going to be staying in Tokyo or traveling around to other areas of Japan as well. The Suica card is really handy if you're staying in Tokyo and is basically a travel pass ...
Looking for Japan Travellers!!
Posted by catrachoviajero
... ; My trip is much more defined since I initially posted, but basically (in order) from the 23rd March, I'm staying 4 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Hiroshima, 2 nights in Osaka, 2 nights in Takayama, and finally 4 nights in Kyoto. It may seem a little ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by jade_damien
... ? Okinawa we only want to spend a day or two there, not too sure what to do there. *Suggestions? If from Okinawa to Tokyo: Kyushu would be next. havent quite planned anything here yet but would like to go to Fukuoka, Miyazaki, Nagasaki and Oita. *How ...
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted by uktokyoite
... on whether you're into city stuff or not. If you are then high on my list would be: Odaiba (man-made island in Tokyo Bay with shopping, big onsen, and entertainment galore). Asakusa is a lovely area - it's the old part of the city with ...
Japan on the cheap?! Oh yes, it's possible.
Posted by globetrekcharli
... noodle bars where you purchase your meal ticket from a machine before handing it to the cheif. Regarding accommodation, when in Tokyo I highly recommend the 'Asakusa Smile' in Asakusa. It's exceptionnaly cheap for dorm accommodation in the ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by mitsukishiroi
... from Haneda Airport in Tokyo. A one way from Tokyo to Naha would be 37.000 yen, so it's quite costly, unless you have a Japan Air Pass, then you can do the trip for as little as 10.000yen. I personally love the Yaeyama Islands, so I would recommend ...
Advice on Japan
Posted 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 ...
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted by aopaq
... very least as it is the ancient cultural centre of Japan. With the bullet train and the fact that Japan is not really that big, travel to places outside Tokyo is not that difficult. You really just need to decide what you want to see which depends on ...
New Tokyo Tower
Posted by uktokyoite
It's funny - people I know either love or hate Tokyo - there's very little middle ground! I'm definitely a lover haha! So you're in Aomori - it's a part of Japan I've never been to yet but it looks beautiful from all the ...