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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
... 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 to see some much one trip, and then if we ever make it back to see the rest. ...
Insider’s Japan travel advice
Posted by lotuslovekansai
... to travel around to other cities, comparing to Tokyo. From Osaka, you can easily go on a day trip to Nara, Kyoto, Kobe etc. Tokyo was fun - a very busy, energetic city. Nara is very ancient - the dears are just so cute. Kyoto is quiet - it seems that ...
Hokkaido overland to Tokyo in Sept.
Posted by katom
... previous visits...we're 60 ish so no loong hikes ok? We're thinking Sapporo-Hirosaki-Morioka-Sendai-Aizu-Matsumoto-Kiso Valley-Tokyo and it looks like a JREast 3 day pass would take care of the longer distances while we would like to rent a car ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by ladyleaf
... blossoms and all the festivities that go only with it. I have been to Japan twice but my partner has never. We are flying into Tokyo and were thinking of heading down to Kyushu then making our way up Tokyo where we fly out. We are thinking of getting a ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by xerius
... . And, mitsukishiroi, that itinerary is nuts! Kakunodate, Sendai and Matsushima in one day? Same goes for Aizu/Tokyo/Naha and Hiroshima/Kurashiki/Okayama/Kyoto. Absolutely exhausting, no time to enjoy things and wholly dependent upon perfectly timed ...
ryokans/hostel/hotel for 5?
Posted 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 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 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 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 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 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 ...
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 ...
New Tokyo Tower
Posted 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 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 ...
The Cyber-homeless of Tokyo
Posted 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 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 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 by uktokyoite
... parts of 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 ...
Tokyo or Kyoto...
Posted by rich
Hi all, I recently spent a few months travelling in Japan, including a fair amount of time in both Kyoto and Tokyo. I'm going back at the beginning of October for a 6 month teaching stint, but can't for the life of me decide which of the above ...
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 ...
One-way ticket to Japan?
Posted by torryton
... . I am an Australian citizen planning a trip like this: Flying one-way Sydney to Denpasar with Virgin, then flying one-way Denpasar to Tokyo with Garuda then flying Tokyo to Sydney one-way with whoever... Would I be allowed to board by these airlines and ...
takayama-shirokawago - Takayama travel question
Posted by euge118
... , my trip is like tis: day 1: reach tokyo ( midnight) day 2: tokyo city tour day 3: Mt.fuji, Lake ashi, Owakudani valley. back tokyo day 4: free n easy( no guide) day 5: depart from Haneda at 2345 do u think tat how should i plan so tat can spend 1 day ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by mitsukishiroi
... sights. As Sendai isn't in their interests, they can spend the entire remainer of the day & evening in Matsushima. The Aizu/Tokyo/Naha thing is mostly because they want to end in Tokyo and spend 2 days in Okinawa. You can get to Haneda from Aizu ...
Narita Airport question - Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo travel question
Posted by mitsukishiroi
I'm traveling to Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo and was wondering if getting on the Narita Express to Shinagawa with luggage is easy and easy to get around. We then have to get to the Kamata station. I've been to Tokyo a few months ago, so know my ...
ryokans/hostel/hotel for 5?
Posted by starlagurl
I just looked through the blogs and found a couple of hostels in Tokyo that others recommended: Davidga recommends Tokyo Hostel Taito (there are small dorm rooms with 4 beds in them, I don't see why they wouldn't be able to fit five in a room) ...
The Cyber-homeless of Tokyo
Posted by uktokyoite
... they do look after each other. The blue tarpaulins you see on the video can be found especially along river banks in Tokyo - the Tamagawa river that borders Tokyo and Kanagawa sees blue tarpaulins all the way along. What worries me is that the numbers ...
short term toyko apartment help
Posted by b2009
... it doesnt really matter where i stay in tokyo, at the end of the day im in tokyo and it will be great. I just hope i can find it, the japanese have a funny way of addressing things. now that im done planning tokyo I can start thinking about indonesia.
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted by pilch
Hi Everyone My boyfriend and I are going to Tokyo in November and was just wondering where anyone would reccomend to stay? We have been told Asakusa is quite central and is close to a few must sees of Tokyo? Also is it worth travelling out side of Tokyo ...