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Forums from Japan
Kurokawa Onsen (Kyushu)
Posted by xerius
What do you consider reasonable? Kurokawa tends to be fairly pricey, but it's also considered one of Japan's nicest onsen. You're looking at a minimum of about ¥12,500 per person for an overnight there. There are some ryokan listed at the ...
Advice on Japan
Posted by mklong
... are so achievable. I think i have a clearer picture of what to do now, we may be able to extend the time in japan if needed. Were not thinking of climbing Mt Fugi but would like to stop somewhere to savour the moment instead of flying past it on the ...
Japan Starter Kit
Posted by wisconsin_fan81
Thank you for the info! Japan is number one on my travel list, I want to go so bad!!
Iya Valley Japan
Posted by wakingdream
... not want to miss! It looks simply stunning! Hiking is supposed to be awesome throughout the Iya Valley, one of Japan's Three Hidden Valleys. Hotels and highways have started springing up and I fear by the time I can get there it will be ...
10 reasons why Japan is better than America
Posted by rauri
... I prefer the Chinese Martial Arts). -Anime! (I love Anime shows). -Bonsai. An amazing 'art'. -Scenery...there are definitely many beautiful places in Japan that you won't find in America. I can't think of anything else >_<
Mount Fuji
Posted by cpixton
... entertaining with others so I'm just wondering if anyone out there is in a similar situation and feels like grouping up? If anyone is going to be in/ is already in Japan and is looking to climb in the new few weeks then let me know! Cheers, Chris
Traveling to Japan
Posted by polydemic
... Osaka. A few years ago, my aunt visited my mother & me, in the US, & made me promise to come see her in Japan. She's getting old, so I've got to get there soon, but after four years of unemployment, I can't afford to go anywhere.
Traveling to Japan
Posted by starlagurl
Two weeks would be the MINIMUM that I would spend in Japan, but I think you'd get a pretty good feel of the place in that amount of time.
Traveling to Japan
Posted by madamebutterfly
... , but pop culture is a close second. Man would I love to go there... is two weeks enough to get a good glimpse of Japan ? I think two weeks is enough to get a good glimpse. Especially because travelers who plan ahead can get a JR rail pass. You have to ...
Traveling to Japan
Posted by travellingjon
I voted for traditional, but pop culture is a close second. Man would I love to go there... is two weeks enough to get a good glimpse of Japan ?
Yakushima / Slow train pass help
Posted by aopaq
... once you figure out how to get where you want. Many years ago I took a slow train in part to get to Matsue on the Japan Sea side and absolutely loved the slower pace compared to the bullet train. I think you will have a great trip and from what I can ...
Ishigaki and Yaeyama
Posted by aopaq
Wow, I had never heard of Ishigaki before! It sounds lie an incredible place to visit. What air routes are there to Ishigaki other than via mainland Japan? You should consider becoming a Local expert!
Beautiful Torii Tunnel
Posted by wisconsin_fan81
That is gorgeous. Japan is one of my dream vacations, I am dying to go.
Beautiful Torii Tunnel
Posted by raniroo
This is stunning....definately add this to the list when I visit Japan at some stage!
10 reasons why Japan is better than America
Posted by starlagurl
Where the points needed more explanation, I left it in, but you can read more . 1. The world is their buffet. Japan is one of the most isolated countries in the world. They generally don't care about anything that happens outside their ...
Why men go to hostess bars in Japan
Posted by raniroo
I may be a little naive here, but what exactly goes on in a hostess bar....is it just like a strip club or are other services offered... I wonder what the adultery rate is in Japan and how it compares to the rest of the world?
Why men go to hostess bars in Japan
Posted by rbisset
... bars. There were about 100 gorgeous women standing around trying to get guys inside the bars. Whatever was at the top of the menu was 237,000yen! Over £1000! I walked down that street a couple of times......... I need to go back to Japan
Narita Drum Festival
Posted by starlagurl
Yeahhhhhhhh taiko is awesome! I went to a taiko concert a few weeks ago and I was ASTOUNDED! It would be great to see it actually done in Japan by real Japanese people...
The Cyber-homeless of Tokyo
Posted by uktokyoite
... up a stink about paying so much money up front. These were set up by enterprising Japanese seeing a market for people coming to work in Japan for a year or so and not wanting to fork out so much money up front. There are now more and more of them and many ...
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 ...
Why do Japanese people hate root beer?
Posted by b2009
... small town). But I did find root beer of some unknown brand and the cans had american flags all over it. I do think root beer is very american, but you would think it would be popular in japan amongst the american pop culture enthusiasts over there. haha.
Why do Japanese people hate root beer?
Posted by polydemic
So one can't find root beer in the UK either. So it's not just Japan. I wonder if root beer is confined only to North America or exported under a different name. How about "sasparilla"? They are somehow related. Now this would be ...
Why do Japanese people hate root beer?
Posted by polydemic
I'm part Japanese & I love root beer. As for Japan, there may just not be a huge demand for it. Just like in the US & Canada, it's hard to find honey dew melon chewing gum, which the Japanese just love.
Why do Japanese people hate root beer?
Posted by starlagurl
Apparently you can't get root beer in Japan. Why is that? Why don't Japanese people like it? They have stuff to drink called "Pocari Sweat" and tea with tapioca in it etc. etc. but no rootbeer? What gives? Maybe we can gain some ...
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted by wakingdream
... brilliant little city with a tragic bit of history. Now that is a place I would not miss for the world if I were in Japan. I read and loved 'Hiroshima' by , an American Pulitzer Prize-winner originally born in China. It recounts the lives of six ...
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted by rbisset
... I used extensively! It might be a bit tricky getting back to Asakusa 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 ...
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted by wakingdream
... visiting? Or they're visitng but the Japanese are still getting accustomed to the visitors? Where are some interesting places in Japan where you're unlikely to see many, if any, tourists (and maybe some cool temples too)? I know my husband really ...
Nichitsu Ghost Town
Posted by aopaq
... . Thanks for the intro to "haikyo" ... I had never heard that term before or realized it was such a big thing in Japan. The Dome is very a sombering site indeed but what I got most emotionally affected by was my visit to the Peace Museum.
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted by uktokyoite
Lol - local ghost towns - I know what you mean! It's not something you see in Japan though, I think because it's still getting used to opening its doors to the rest of the world. It still doesn't have enough visitors and non-Japanese ...
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted by uktokyoite
... to travel to Kyoto and/or other areas (Kyoto is beautiful by the way and if you're into temples there are many) check out the Japan Rail Pass option offered by JR. This can save you a lot of money if you are traveling across the country. If you're ...