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What to do in Japan : Climb Mount Fuji, Marvel at how every 30 minutes something weird and wonderful appears, Appreciate the Shink - Shinkanson or bullet train and use it to get around. Japan Tip : Buy a rail pass before entering Japan. Visit the magnificent Temples of Kyoto, take in a tea ceremony, Get some powder in Niseko skiing or snowboarding. Enjoy some of the finest dining experiences in the world. Visit the worlds biggest Fish Market in Tokyo, wonder at the neon lighting in Tokyo...

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A trip to Japan will go a bit smoother if you're aware of a few things before arriving. The Japanese are a very polite society and table manners matter; and often yes doesn't always mean a firm yes. Confusing? Sure, but it should never stop you from basking in the glory of Mt. Fuji, or cheering for your favorite Sumo wrestler.

Japan can be exciting, as well as daunting since its so exotic. It might not feel like while soaking at the onsen, which are hot springs, or as you notice the little nuances of ritual tea ceremony.

Almost three-quarters of Japan is covered by mountains or hills, and many of its volcanoes are still active or only dormant (not quite the same thing as extinct). Luckily the country experiences four distinct seasons, making Spring and Fall the most temperate time to come. It can get very cold in the Hokkaido region, and typhoons mostly hit between August and September.

Typhoons, hot weather, and snow doesn't stop Japan from having a vibrant nightlife. You'll find all sorts of cultural events going on, like the Cherry Blossom Parties (April & May) and the Sapporo Snow Festival (Feb), to theater and beer gardens, pubs to opera & ballet.

Just be wary of so-called "hostess service" bars, where you're expected to pay for drinks for "company"; a needless expense.

You'll want to save your Yen for things like visiting the 1000-year old, Buddhist Sensoji Temple, or the 17th century Himeji Castle. One trek that you should take is the ancient pilgrimage route of Kumano Kodo filled with waterfalls, hot springs (onsen), and forest.

Getting around the route, or anywhere else for that matter, is easy in Japan since there's an extensive network of bus and rail routes. While not best to drive on your own, the train or long-distance bus route gives you a chance to see the best of Japan's 377,000 square kilometers.

Ferries link four of Japan's main islands, and some service even goes out to the more remote areas of the country. And Japa is serviced by Japan's official airline, as well as many other international carriers--making Tokyo (its capital city) and beyond,easy to get to from all over North America, Europe, Africa, and the rest of Asia.

Who says Japan is daunting? It's easy to get to, easy to get around, and all around easy to love.

Japan Rail Pass
Japan Rail Pass

Japan Rail Pass Guide - Some Handy Tips for Your Travel

Written by: calvin
Category: Japan
Published: 01 November 2007
Created: 02 November 2007
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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You must purchase your Japan Rail Pass (In fact you will buy an exchange order)
before arrival in Japan and you must have temporary visitor status!

Notice- there are now temporarily testing selling the japan rail pass inside Japan at selected stores check the links below.

You can slice through Japan at 270 kmph as you relax in style aboard the Shinkanson (bullet train).
Hitting Osaka from Tokyo in about 3 hours while admiring the diverse landscape that is Japan.
You will have space for your luggage and leg room you can only dream about on an aeroplane.
This is comfort this is Japan.

If you plan on visiting outside of Tokyo this is almost a must have as you will start to save money very quickly.
You can get passes of 1,2 or 3 weeks duration.

Read more: Japan Rail Pass Guide - Some Handy Tips for Your Travel

Dog Statue Japan
Dog Statue Japan

Japan Blog 1 Getting There- The Hardest Part

Written by: calvin
Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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I'm in my hotel lobby fighting the keyboard which keeps wanting to insert Japanese characters instead of western script my old sweetheart beer is keeping me awake..

Read more: Japan Blog 1 Getting There- The Hardest Part

Niseko, Ski Japan Reviews : How to get there

Written by: Cal
Category: Japan
Published: 24 January 2012
Created: 24 January 2012
Last Updated: 24 August 2022
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Niseko in Japan is one of the country's best ski resort areas with natural springs, first class restaurants, and a wide selection of accommodation for everyone's taste and budget.

Read more: Niseko, Ski Japan Reviews : How to get there

Himeji Castle Japan
Himeji Castle Japan

Japan Blog 2- Roppongi by Night and Hugh Heffner's Bodyguard

Written by: calvin
Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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I was in a deep sleep as the cleaner woke me up, I needed to check out in 5 minutes and hadn't planned much past this point. Being a bit hungover too- yes marvellous.
I'm awaiting meeting Tsutomu to chat to him as he will know Japan and am researching as I go, and there is still much to see in Tokyo, will have some time before flying out so I dont want to do it all this vist.

Read more: Japan Blog 2- Roppongi by Night and Hugh Heffner's Bodyguard

Japan Stucco
Japan Stucco

Japan Blog 3 - Meeting Tsutomu again in Tokyo

Written by: calvin
Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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I awoke to the sound of the cleaner knocking on the door then opening it.
It was good I had five minutes to pack and plan. I was meeting Tsutomu pronounced "storm" I had last seen him in London.

Read more: Japan Blog 3 - Meeting Tsutomu again in Tokyo

Japan Blog 4 - The Onsen

Written by: Administrator
Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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This area (Hakone) is full of hotels with onsen or special dedicated Onsen facilities. Its essentially the Japanese steam baths, and this is a jewel of the Japanese culture for me, this is a place to do business and relax in.

Read more: Japan Blog 4 - The Onsen

Shinkansen
Shinkansen

Japan Blog 5- To Kyoto on the Shinkansen

Written by: calvin
Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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The shinkansen is the bullet train the original and very cool, it must have been so ahead of the game when it first came out.

Read more: Japan Blog 5- To Kyoto on the Shinkansen

Japanese Temple
Japanese Temple

Japan Blog 6- Kyoto Japan

Written by: calvin
Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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This city is amazing, a sizeable one but not on the scale of the massive Tokyo. It has so many temples I cannot see them all. It is easy to get around and im staying at a very cool hostel on the river and have met some good travellers.

Read more: Japan Blog 6- Kyoto Japan

Miyajima Japan
Miyajima Japan

Japan Blog 7- Miyajima and Star Trek Toilets

Written by: calvin
Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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I'm here in a nice hostel, arrived yesterday quite late from Kyoto, another great Shinkanson experience. It's a J-Hoppers hostel and in a more traditional style. That means no shoes and non western toilets. I'm just about to go for a run round town, finally saw off my jet lag with some saki.

Read more: Japan Blog 7- Miyajima and Star Trek Toilets

students hiroshima
Students in Hiroshima

Japan Blog 8- Hiroshima

Written by: calvin
Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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Well I'm in Hiroshima, got fed up being moved beds in Kyoto so decided to check out and get my Shinkansen in the evening after my final day doing the tourist thing. I visited this shrine which was essentially a wooded mountain and thousands of big orange gates, it was again something amazing.

Read more: Japan Blog 8- Hiroshima

Japan Earthquake 2011

Written by: Administrator
Category: Japan
Published: 11 March 2011
Created: 11 March 2011
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
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Today at about 2:50 pm in North East Japan Japan suffered its largest ever recorded Earthquake. Tsunamis followed in Japan and are on their way to the islands in the pacific. Countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia are being evacuated. Incredibly they were slow to issue that order. In an hours time we will see what happens. Massive destruction has been seen so far in Japan.

The epicentre is the ocean off the North East coast.

It caused then the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Best Video on the Japan Earth Quake

Best Japan Travel Videos

Written by: Administrator
Category: Japan
Published: 06 March 2017
Created: 06 March 2017
Last Updated: 30 July 2021
Hits: 2360

We share as we find the best videos about Japan.

Read more: Best Japan Travel Videos

NMAO, Osaka, Japan

Written by: Administrator
Category: Japan
Published: 06 June 2011
Created: 06 June 2011
Last Updated: 27 August 2022
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With a population of around 3 million, Osaka is the third largest and second most important metropolis of the Japanese Archipelago. This has been the economic hub of the island since many centuries. Formerly known as Naniwa, Osaka was also the capital city of Japan, in fact the first one ever known. Often dubbed as "ugly" by visitors, the place is best viewed by tourists in the neon light of the night. It is right now undergoing a facelift for enticing daytime visitors.

Read more: NMAO, Osaka, Japan

JAPAN NARITA SAN Temple

Written by: Administrator
Category: Japan
Published: 06 May 2011
Created: 06 May 2011
Last Updated: 08 September 2022
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A straight minimalist process image in pure raw .I love both the inner n external architecture,with due respect noticing, particularly paying careful attention how every single inch of precise details was crafted n align or duplicate spotless without mistake by human naked eyes to form all corners of this complicated Pagoda standing here at Narita San temple during my last November visit to Japan.

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