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Foods and Products   Tokyo

Foods and Products, Tokyo

 32 Reviews  When you go to a sushi restaurant, I was told by a Japanese friend not to dunk the rice part of sushi in the soy sauce, but just the fish (and don't let it swim!). Also, the best way to eat sushi is... 

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Tourist Information Center   Kyoto

Tourist Information Center, Kyoto

 6 Reviews  The Kyoto SGG Club,Goodwill Guide Volunteer Services of Kyoto, and the Rotary International District 2650 Club of Kyoto are giving away free maps to tourists in Kyoto. The map is in black and white... 

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Kansai international airport   Osaka

Kansai international airport, Osaka

 3 Reviews  While Kyoto represents the elegant past of Japan, Osaka being a modern city, offers the opposite Japanese experience. Osaka offers the hustling and bustling of a modern city; in fact it is so busy... 

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Shrines & Temples   Nagoya

Shrines & Temples, Nagoya

 4 Reviews  The shops at Ossu-Kannon have some really great deals and some really unique stores. I found a complete kimono set for only about 10,000 yen (about $75 US). Just get off at the Kamemaezu or... 

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Shrines and Temples   Tokyo

Shrines and Temples, Tokyo

 42 Reviews  The lucky charms in Japan can usually only be obtained at the shrines. They are usually categorized by the area of your wish such as “prosperous business”, “successful study”, “well-being of family”,... 

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City Districts   Kyoto

City Districts, Kyoto

 3 Reviews  Depending on how many days you are staying in Kyoto, map out the places you are going to see. The temples are located in different areas: 1. Higashiyama Area - The attractions around this area... 

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Umeda Skybuilding   Osaka

Umeda Skybuilding, Osaka

 9 Reviews  After a walk up at the observatory, we came down and found this little resting place just beside the building. The little "park" was bloom with some flowers and thought they were nice & pretty so took... 

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Day Trip out of Tokyo   Tokyo

Day Trip out of Tokyo, Tokyo

 26 Reviews  On my first visit I didnt have chance to visit Disneyland. So for 2nd visit, I took my kids to Disneyland and they love it!. So many things to do there. A lot of Disney characters, show, Disney Sea,... 

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Internet Access   Kyoto

Internet Access, Kyoto

 2 Reviews  i found a nice place where you can use free internet, for an hour at a time..its "Campus Plaza" near the Kyoto station. if you exit the station on the north side, turn left and you will end up on a... 

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walking   Osaka

walking, Osaka

 4 Reviews  OSAKA often seems like it has no main centre and is an overwhelming maze of small streets and alleys. Although this is true - do not be shy about walking around Osaka, to where-ever the road takes... 

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People and Life   Tokyo

People and Life, Tokyo

 38 Reviews  The Love Hotel is a Japanese institution, where harried lovers find alone time away from gossiping office colleagues or crowded multi-generational homes with paper-thin walls. To attract patrons away... 

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Pontocho   Kyoto

Pontocho, Kyoto

 1 Review  DONT BE SHY ABOUT TAKING PEOPLES PHOTOS. In politically correct Australia, we fear taking peoples photos. So I have to do it as candidly as possible. But in Japan, Kyoto in particular - it was more... 

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culture & history   Osaka

culture & history, Osaka

 4 Reviews  In early March or April, the Cherry Blossoms are a real sight to see! Anywhere in Japan during these months is time for Sakura! This is when cherry Blossoms bloom and it is such a wonderful/beautiful... 

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Getting Around   Tokyo

Getting Around, Tokyo

 31 Reviews  what makes police in tokyo unique is the Koban System wherein a Koban is a typically a two-storied housing with a couple of rooms with from one to more than ten police oficers. The officers in these... 

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Dotombori   Osaka

Dotombori, Osaka

 3 Reviews  Being at the busy and colorful streets in Dotonbori area at night is a real must. The colors of the advertising lights are bright and make the place so lively. It looks like more people like it... 

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Managing Your Luggage   Tokyo

Managing Your Luggage, Tokyo

 8 Reviews   At Narita International Airport, delivery service counters will send luggage to your hotel the next day or from your hotel to the airport for about ¥2,000 for bags up to 20 kilograms .... 

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temples & shrines   Osaka

temples & shrines, Osaka

 4 Reviews  This is one of the wooden statues found on either side of the main entrance into Shiittenoji Temple. These statues are at the entrances to all temples in Japan. They are guards placed to ward away... 

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Travel Plan Examples   Tokyo

Travel Plan Examples, Tokyo

 6 Reviews  the number one tour company in the tokyo area, the hato bus company is an icon itself in the tokyo area hence i've made a separate things to do tip for hato bus tours here in my tokyo pages. Whether... 

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castle   Osaka

castle, Osaka

 11 Reviews  The extensive grounds of Osaka Castle were impressive. The next night, friends took us to the top of a 7-story building with a rooftop entrance to a huge, red ferris wheel. High over the city's... 

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City Overview   Tokyo

City Overview, Tokyo

 32 Reviews  Please note that all information written here is valid for September 2011. Due to the events of the major Earthquake roughly 200-300km north of Tokyo and the problems with the Fukushima Nuclear Power... 

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zero (empty tips)   Osaka

zero (empty tips), Osaka

 5 Reviews  The two magazines pictured opposite are two of the most popular free papers in Japan. Both magazines are particularly useful for getting up to date listings of cinema, stage and live music... 

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How to Survive   Tokyo

How to Survive, Tokyo

 7 Reviews  The International Roaming Rates of Mobile Phone Companies are sky high at $ 2.25 minute per call so your best bet while traveliing in japan is using a phone card like KDDI Super World Cards. These... 

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Shinsaibashi   Osaka

Shinsaibashi, Osaka

 2 Reviews  ShinshaibashiFountain display in the canal at Shinshaibashi. This place is full of happenings at night and is worth a visit. The brightly lit streets cris-crossed each others like a grid. You don't... 

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Facts and History   Tokyo

Facts and History, Tokyo

 18 Reviews  Before japan was famous (or notorious) for it's squat toilets wherein you just squat to tke a dump or pee but nowadays japan is now popularly known for its bidets and anus washes (lavatory) and it is... 

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Sightseeing outside Osaka   Osaka

Sightseeing outside Osaka, Osaka

 1 Review  Take a short ride (35 min.) by shinkansen to Himeji and go see Himeji Castle. I really enjoyed the aquarium even though I was there during the earthquake. I think the earthquake just made it more... 

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Take some time to go nowhere. ...

by Andrei222

Take some time to go nowhere. Just sit for awhile in a sidewalk cafe or small park to absorb the drama of the culture all around you. We miss the friendly, kind people. When we got off the train in Tokyo's Meguro Station, two teenage girls saw that we were a little confused about which exit to use. They approached us to offer help even though neither spoke a word of Eigo (English). Fortunately, I was able to communicate what we were seeking, and we thanked them with words and bows. In a country where strangers do not talk to each other, this was very touching. The next day, we were back in Meguro Station, trying to get to Tokyo Station, but we could not yet use our Japan Rail Pass, so we stood before the ticket machine, unsure of which button to push--we only thought we knew the right way to use it--we went to the nearby Hilton Hotel gift shop and asked a clerk--she got another clerk...

Visit the Imperial Palace is a...

by Toade

Visit the Imperial Palace is a must. Even though you can only get into parts of it -- really only just the perimeter -- it's a very impressive place. The grounds alone are very impressive -- a forest, water, etc. Even though Tokyo is a weird, ugly city that looks like something that fell out of Blade Runner, the Imperial Palace adds beauty and wonderment to a very old city. I was in Osaka, and sitting on a concrete-thingy next to some water, covered with graffiti of varying types. But, the water was perfectly calm except for a few shimmers, and the citylights would reflect in the water. A little distance away, there was a small group of kids selling something, or asking for donations, I forget now, dancing and chanting trying to attract passerbys to their cause, and drifting from an open window above us, someone was listening to Kabuki music.

Go to Kamakura and see the...

by Tomoe

Go to Kamakura and see the Daibutsu after wandering many temples and shrines along the way. The serenity of his face, the weathered beauty of his robes, wonderful. The Adachi Art museum in Yasugi. The town is so small and boring that the tourist map outside the station offers sites such as a factory, and Dr Watanabe's office....But the museum and its gardens are magnificent. My first glimpse of the garden, after paying half price entry of 1100 yen (with your passport) took my breath away, and I had to drag myself away from it.

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When I visited Japan I had...

by CaraFos

When I visited Japan I had several opportunities to visit temples and stone Buddhas. One of my favorite temples was Kinkaku-Ji Temple, also known as the 'Golden Temple'. No picture can do this sight justice, and I cannot download the ones that I took so this one will have to do. Another amazing site is the Bomb Dome and the park surrounding it in Hiroshima, but I can't find an online picture of it, SORRY!

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See temples and shrines (of...

by j-san

See temples and shrines (of course!), eat something other than sushi, act polite, let looneys practice their English on you, watch some silly Japanese TV show (there are LOTS of them!) and shop 'til you drop!! Meeting so many great people and finally understanding that the more I think I know the less I know, as someone usually thinks different and what does it matter anyway?! ;)

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You shouldn't miss the...

by Lutz_H

You shouldn't miss the Kyoto/Nara area in central Japan. The most beautiful site of traditional architecture in Japan and a huge number of museums make this the to-visit-spot. I however always prefer nature and - no offense - as there is not much left in this highly populated country I enjoyed the most the small peninsula of Izu, a five hour drive south-west of Tokyo. It depends on your preferences and taste but I checked out Okinawa, the most southern island in Japan, and was very disappointed. If you're not into vacation in a resort - stay away. I have to admit the resorts are like little paradises, but all artifically created with beaches illuminated in purple lights at night, and if you leave the hotel it doesn't look much different than everywhere else in the country, a lot of concrete to prevent erosion and a high air pollution due to the always heavy traffic. Yet, there are of...

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mdchachi's General Tip

by mdchachi

The Food. Japanese food is wonderful and I miss it big time. Not only Japanese cuisine but all types of foods are great as they are prepared with much fresher ingredients and higher quality than in the U.S. None of that generic frozen commercial foods crap that you'll find in all the chains and diners in the U.S. I suggest eating at an izakaya where many small dishes are ordered and shared. One can try many different Japanese foods and, since the plates and portions are small, not feel bad if a few are not found to be agreeable.A brief description of some Japanese foods follow, ordered by 'safest' to most 'adventuresome.'kamemeshi -- this is simply a baked rice dish. Various toppings such as shrimp and vegetables can be selected. How much safer can you get?tempura / ten-don -- various items (vegetables & seafood) lightly fried and served with rice. Another safe and yummy dish.tonkatsu...

Eat!! Shop!! and get...

by lohhweehua

Eat!! Shop!! and get Entertained!!!! Fantastic food, terrific shopping(prices quite high though....but world renowned packaging!!) and facinating entertainment range. Go with an openmind, and you can see things you never expect to see, or party till you drop!!!

The most memorable part of my...

by jwquixote

The most memorable part of my trip was Tokyo...there was a lot to see right in the capital city of Japan. I only wish that I could have stayed longer. The best day in Japan was the day I went to Ueno Park and to the Zoo. I went on a Friday and I think every kindergarten in Tokyo must have been on a field trip that day...there were so many kids.

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Onsen....Simply Mind...

by Archie_Oak

Onsen....Simply Mind Blowing!!!Oooops.......no cameras are allowed inside!!!!To single out from all the must do activities in Japan, is the Hot Springs!!!At some places this Hot Springs are enclosed, but yes, you must visit an open air Hot Spring. Nothing could be more relaxing than it!!! It is separate for Ladies and Gents as you are not allowed to wear anything when you enter the Springs. Yes, its compulsory that you enter the Springs naked. They say the dew drops that touch your body, beautifies you all the more!!!The place where I had been near Nagoya city, is all hidden in woods. All you can see around is green.... Your trip to Japan would be incomplete if you miss this experience of Hot Springs!!!

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