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Re: Beaches in Japan

by Renga 21 April 2012

I went to Shodoshima (Inland Sea) in March once and was amazed at how clear the water was. It did look like Thailand! The sand was white…
RE: Golf: The President's Cup -- U.S.A. vs. The International Team

by MisterSteve 18 November 2011

*Saturday's Morning Match-Up Pairings (For "Foursomes")* -- Also known as "Alternate Shot" -- Only one ball per team is in play on each…
RE: Golf: The President's Cup -- U.S.A. vs. The International Team

by tigersphan 17 November 2011

Geeky has a bee in his bonnet about something. I see you are very biased there Steve. No reason for The US team to dominate as you say.…
Golf: The President's Cup -- U.S.A. vs. The International Team

by MisterSteve 16 November 2011

O.K. you avid Golf Fans -- The President's Cup Matches start in about 6 hours Downunder at Royal Melbourne Golf Club (on Thursday at 1:05…
Re: 11 days in japan itinerary

by Renga 16 August 2011

You could go to Kanazawa after Kyoto (maybe shorten Kyoto to 3 nights) then from there do a one night trip to Wajima. In Wajima you can…
RE: Too Late for Cherry Blossoms?

by geiko 19 March 2010

I'm in Ishikawa-ken and Kenrokuen Gardens (arguably the best in Japan) doesn't get Cherry Blossoms until the second week of April normally..…
Re: Planning a Trip to Japan

by geiko 21 December 2009

I definitely second the recommendation for Toyoko Inn!! We do a LOT of travel around Japan and only ever stay there!! It is the best deal…
RE: Favorite Japanese Festivals

by geiko 16 November 2009

I've been to the Yuki Matsuri (Snow Festival) in Hokkaido 3 times but last year was the most disappointing... even my husband (who was…
RE: seven eleven

by julie1 25 July 2009

There's an excellent convenience store at Takayama station, another across the road, and a couple further along near the Rickshaw Inn…
RE: Traditional villages

by Spendthrift 17 December 2008

Gujo-hachiman. It's in Gifu Prefecture. http://www.gujohachiman.com/kanko/index_e.htm Further afield...Sado Island. Totally rural and…
Re: Off the beaten path in Japan

by Renga 10 December 2008

Nobody ever seems to mention the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa. You can fly from Tokyo to the Noto Airport and either take a bus to Wajima…
Re: Kanazawa/Takayama/Matsumoto by car?

by Tomkat 02 September 2008

Thanks again. There's a JNTO website that shows Ishikawa and a route that includes a famous Zen monastery centre on the Fukui route (Ono),…
Trvelling out from Kyoto...

by yeslets 31 August 2007

Maybe take a trip up to the Japanese alps? Visit Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu prefecture, and/or maybe Matsumoto and Kamikochi in…
West Japan Earthquake

by Osakagaijin 26 March 2007

Thanks for your concern. I live in Nara and my place had a good 5 second shake. Those in the Ishikawa area had it rough though, hope they…
yamate yacht club

by murrayjames 02 March 2007

Thanks, CYT. Actually, my fiancee is going to go there for their French lunch this Sunday. Hope it's good. I realize the YYC is at the…
yamate yacht club

by CYT 01 March 2007

Congratulations!

About the Yamate Yacht Club, I haven't been to the actual place but there are some info. on the internet.

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