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4 days ago
After reading so many books set in Japan, I want to see the real thing with my own eyes. The cherry blossoms, the geisha … rural Japan.
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How to visit Japan
It made me
want to live there!
 "One of the best experiences of my entire life!"
How I did it: My best friend and I bought plane tickets (I got mine through the JTB website) and made hotel and ryokan reservations online. We bought a JR Rail Pass (unlimited train for a wk) so we could explore central Japan, which I highly recommend. We spent two weeks in Japan and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. Lessons & tips: Buy a pocket translation guide (about $7) and memorize some key phrases in Japanese. You can get by with English in bigger cities, particularly with young people. Make hotel reservations and buy tickets in advance. Find a place that rents bicycles in Kyoto and ride around. Resources: Lots of saved spending money.
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No…more like I fell in love with the movie “Lost in Translation.” Plus it’s American friendly, and the people are so interesting. The culture itself would be similar to walking through a circus, or a fashion show, or the future. I’m not sure but I’m sure this country has to be up there on the “cool factor.” It’s also got that “It” vibe where everything seems to come first including fashion and technology. What’s popular there today could very well be seen by Americans months or years later.
It’s so expensive. I hear food, hotel, and shopping in general costs more there. A Japanese family told me this. In fact, I used to train in Fencing and had a family open it’s doors to me for the summer and turned it down. Why? Because I was a stupid 18 year old that wanted to just have fun during that time and quit fencing a year later. I hate wasted opportunity!
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1 month ago
I am only a week away. I realized today that this site could be helpful giving me tips and perhaps insight on what to expect.
My Son lives there and I am traveling with his Grandfather to who is in his 80’s. It is my first international trip.
I do not want to be embarrassing to my son in any way. I have read some on how to bow etc. What I really need is actual tips on traveling. Or practical things learned on the way, like don’t use the thumbs up sign…..or something about chewing gum…..
Please any tips no matter how small will help me build confidence Thanks you so very much
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I really like to go to japan with a good australian friend of mine!
My stepmother can speak proper japanese, so i could take her with me(just in case)!!
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I’ve only been to the airport in Osaka, but I don’t believe that counts! I would love to get stationed there! I particularly want to see Kyoto and Osaka! Tokyo too, but I’m kind of scared of how many people are there!
I’ve gone on tours with EF before and have been pleased. They have a tour that goes to Japan. I haven’t been yet, but it’s a good deal because the price pays for airfare, hotels, breakfast, entrance to major attractions, and a full-time tour guide.
It’s for people between the ages 18-30. Leave a comment if you want to know more about it.
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Plans are now afoot to visit Japan for a week next year. Would like to stay for longer but am also trying to fit Australia and New Zealand in too!
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parrots asks,
“I'm going over to Japan next month. Spending the bulk of my time in Okinawa, but I get to be in Tokyo for a few days. Any suggestions/must do's while I’m in Tokyo (or anything near it)?”
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