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[rich]

Hi,

I'm going to Japan in February for at least 3-4 months, just wondered if anyone else has travelled around there already, and if so what were your impressions? Any advice/recommendations?

I've read a few journals on here but the majority simply involve a whistle stop tour taking in Tokyo and Kyoto, which surprised me as Japan looks like a fascinating place that deserves a bit longer.

Also, I have a Working Holiday Visa so I have the opportunity to stay longer than my initial few months and actually work, should I decide to go down that route. I've heard mixed reports about how easy it is to pick up teaching jobs on a WHV...anyone with firsthand experience?

Thanks,

Rich

[siscri]

I'd strongly recommend checking out www.couchsurfing.com - 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 in Japan, and most of them are willing to meet up and show you the place or even offer free accommodation.

Couchsurfing is brilliant, and in terms of places to do it I would say Japan must be in the top few.