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Japan Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 09:24:35 by xerius
... '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 and ...
 
Tokyo FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted on Jun 12, 2008, 09:09:48 by uktokyoite
... 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 periods ...
 
Japan Local Expert: Honor Dargan
Posted on Jul 21, 2008, 15:09:35 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 on Sep 9, 2008, 14:56:01 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 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 4, 2009, 05:37:29 by magarcia
... lots of temples, shrines and old city (with geishas!). Next to Kyoto is Nara, a beautiful place to go. To move arround Japan and Tokyo you can buy the Japan Rail Pass, you can travel by train (even in the Shinkasen) all the times you need, and in ...
 
New Tokyo Tower
Posted on Jun 23, 2008, 22:12:19 by inasia2008
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 ...
 
10 Practical things to know in Tokyo
Posted on Sep 15, 2008, 23:28:19 by nhonho_88
... the 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 is ...
 
Tokyo FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 21:14:02 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 on Feb 2, 2009, 09:01:11 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 back ...
 
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
... Tokyo Day-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 ...
 
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted on Feb 17, 2009, 20:03:59 by uktokyoite
... 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 Sensoji ...
 
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 ...
 
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted on Feb 16, 2009, 19:29:02 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 on Jun 21, 2008, 18:09:25 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 ...
 
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 ...
 
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!
 
Hanabi Fireworks
Posted on Jul 18, 2008, 20:32:49 by uktokyoite
Hey everybody, If you're going to be in Tokyo or Japan over the next 4 weeks or so, try and get to a hanabi festival if you can. In Japanese hanabi literally means fire flower - what we call fireworks. At the end of July and through August Japan has ...
 
Japanese Rail Pass - value for money?
Posted on May 15, 2008, 20:19:57 by mataeka
... Nagoya to Tokyo, so if you're using the shinkansen and going from town to town a lot ... it's totally worth it. If you're going to Japan and sticking in Tokyo for the whole time, then no maybe it's not your cup of rice in that instance.
 
Japan
Posted on Oct 1, 2006, 18:43:18 by rich
I really liked Japan but found it a real struggle with the language barrier, even in Tokyo. Some places it was impossible to get by without knowing some Japanese but I'm sure you can get by. I really liked the southwest area near Kyushu. ...
 
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted on Feb 16, 2009, 19:16:32 by wakingdream
... on the map to get more info. You can also zoom in and out to get a closer look. Some major attractions are Kaminari-mon Tokyo Tower Meiji jingu Tsukiji market Loads of shopping if you're into it head to an onsen if you head toward Kyoto/Nara on the ...
 
Tokyo People
Posted on Jan 19, 2009, 19:39:56 by uktokyoite
... I've also posted an interview with Billy West who puts together some fun interactive challenges as well as stories about life in Tokyo. Last, if you fancy doing some cycling in Tokyo then Ats is your man Meet him at I love hearing about other ...
 
New Tokyo Tower
Posted on Jun 18, 2008, 03:18:24 by uktokyoite
... building! They plan on finishing it in December 2011. Check this link for more info href="http://gizmodo.com/5016729/tokyo-sky-tree-to-be-second+tallest-building-in-the-world" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a> ...
 
Nature walks: Canada vs. Tokyo, who wins?
Posted on Jun 9, 2008, 14:40:16 by starlagurl
... every once in a while. He hasn't updated it much lately, but today I saw this funny post comparing a nature walk in Tokyo, to a nature walk in Canada. Who knew that Tokyo could be just as lush and green as the wilds of eastern Ontario? Check it ...
 
Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 4, 2009, 05:20:57 by magarcia
... to anywhere in the world during the 12 month's I'll be over there, and one of my destinations is Japan, preferably Tokyo. However, I am not sure of it and am looking for some advice, preferably locations I can visit while I'm over there. I' ...
 
Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 04:08:01 by chithanh119
... to anywhere in the world during the 12 month's I'll be over there, and one of my destinations is Japan, preferably Tokyo. However, I am not sure of it and am looking for some advice, preferably locations I can visit while I'm over there. I' ...
 
The Cyber-homeless of Tokyo
Posted on Apr 4, 2009, 11:03:14 by kiwi_surfer
When i was traveling through Japan. I spent a night out in ropongi(bad spelling) Tokyo. I had a great night out with some Japanese friends. at about 4am, after watching some locals do sick tricks on their kitted out motor bikes, me and my friends stayed ...
 
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted on Feb 27, 2009, 05:11:55 by rbisset
... if you head out for a few drinks in Shinjuku at night. I was in Japan for 10 days and went a bit mad. I blitzed it from Tokyo to Fukuoka in a day then made my way back to Tokyo via Hiroshima and Kyoto, with side trips to Miyajima and Himeji! Was a ...
 
Christmas Lights in Tokyo
Posted on Nov 18, 2008, 22:57:59 by uktokyoite
Hi all, If you're going to be in Tokyo, or any of the larger cities in Japan I guess, we are now officially in Christmas lights season. It's funny because the Japanese don't celebrate Christmas at all - it is a romantic holiday over here. The ...
 
Asakusa Samba Festival
Posted on Aug 15, 2008, 03:32:26 by uktokyoite
... Tokyo with the famous Sensoji Temple so it's an area well worth a visit anyway. The samba festival started to celebrate Japan's ties with Brazil and this is the centennial year as it happens. If you want to know more check out this information ...
 

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