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  1. gaijinjoe avatar

    RE: lodging

    by gaijinjoe 25 May 2012

    As most posters have covered, its generally easy to find a place to stay on the day you arrive. But my caveat to this is that once a…

  2. defenestrator avatar

    RE: Trip to China in November

    by defenestrator 25 May 2012

    >Is a month too long of a visit? No, it's too short. >Im also going to Japan, so should I extend the month im having there instead…

  3. kesekene avatar

    RE: DBS Ferry from Japan to Russia

    by kesekene 25 May 2012

    hi! thanks for the post! if id continue the trip to russia on the same day, do you think i would have time to go out and check the city…

  4. michello avatar

    first time to japan

    by michello 24 May 2012

    Hi Fellow Travellers First time to Japan so any advice/suggestions much appreciated! Single female early 40s travelling solo. Want to…

  5. LH1844 avatar

    Taking food onto Jetstar International flight - current rules?

    by LH1844 24 May 2012

    What is the current position with taking your own food onto Jetstar International flights to Japan? We are booked on Starter fares which…

  6. runrunkibun avatar

    RE: Is Japan Safe? Also, what cities are great to see in early november?

    by runrunkibun 24 May 2012

    Endless regurgitation of the same question, but for what it's worth ... http://www.nature.com/news/fukushima-s-doses-tallied-1.10686…

  7. wateenmooiedag avatar

    RE: Visiting Xian

    by wateenmooiedag 24 May 2012

    I found it a lovely city, I liked the kites around the bell tower and the street market, the old mosque, the food (those black noodles…

  8. micolett avatar

    RE: Which country in Western Europe has the best rail system?

    by micolett 24 May 2012

    Agree with Japan! It's a pleasure to use trains in this country.

  9. Aribo avatar

    RE: Which country in Western Europe has the best rail system?

    by Aribo 24 May 2012

    Since we're slowly moving away from Western Europe: the country with overall the best railway system is Japan. (Very) pricey, but trains…

  10. kate88 avatar

    RE: Shesha/Hookah Cafe Finder site

    by kate88 24 May 2012

    Asia? Asia's a big place and Shishas are a Persian thing. No wonder you need an app to find one in say Japan or Thailand or any other…

  11. menkoiii avatar

    RE: Is Japan Safe? Also, what cities are great to see in early november?

    by menkoiii 24 May 2012

    These threads have been posted so many times, I've run out of smart replies. Yes, it's safe. Good grief.

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    Re: 1st Solo backpacking trip to OSAKA (KANSAI AREA)

    by menkoiii 24 May 2012

    PS - I wish people visited the north (Tohoku) more. I lived there for two years and it's amazing, and a great place to hike. The extra…

  13. BonkingBoris avatar

    RE: Being 4, 05 m tall

    by BonkingBoris 24 May 2012

    I'm Gozilla and you are Japan.

  14. TokyoB avatar

    RE: Japan Rail Pass

    by TokyoB 24 May 2012

    You can compare the prices of the pass with individual tickets here : www.hyperdia.com/en/ There is also a pass for West Japan, but…

  15. darryljc avatar

    Japan Rail Pass

    by darryljc 24 May 2012

    Hello Everyone Just wanting a bit of quick advice: on our forthcoming trip to Japan, we're going by train like this: Day 1 Osaka…

  16. jinwen avatar

    Trekking in Japan

    by jinwen 24 May 2012

    Hi guys, i would be travelling to Japna from 13th June to 18th June. I would like to do some trekking/hiking in Japan My flight det…

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    Bag Storage in KL at AIR ASIA airport terminal

    by muminjapan 24 May 2012

    Hello, I am flying into KL from Japan on Air Asia and wanted to book a flight on the same day to Indonesia (Medan) Air Asia. However…

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    RE: First trip to Asia: Should I go to Japan?

    by lucapal 23 May 2012

    #1 Are you serious? You know anything about Cambodia and its government?! It wasn't just whales they have been killing there over the…

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    RE: 1 week family trip: suggestions?

    by bamse 23 May 2012

    Having been to China and a couple of other countries in Asia, I'd say that Japan's temples and big cities are different and still worth…

  20. Boinkity_Boink avatar

    RE: The crazy Chinese guy

    by Boinkity_Boink 23 May 2012

    "Why do you think it is a Chinese company? What makes you think that?" From his tone, I'm thinking oh shit, stupid thing to say. Noneth…

  21. bamse avatar

    Re: Best area to stay in Tokyo

    by bamse 23 May 2012

    +area with lots of character+ plenty of choices: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, Asakusa, each has its own character; Akasaka is one of the…

  22. ceylont avatar

    RE: Stuffed animals, yes, really!

    by ceylont 23 May 2012

    I have a teddy bear and he has 180+ facebook friends (teddy bears). He has lived with me for close to 15 years. I got him when my first…

  23. bburs avatar

    RE: Are Indonesia, Cambodia, Tibet, and/or Laos safe for two young female trave

    by bburs 23 May 2012

    Actually I just noticed the "16" and new to traveling part. Stay in Singapore/Malaysia or like, Japan... save the Thai/Laos/Cambodia trip…

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    RE: Is Japan Safe? Also, what cities are great to see in early november?

    by Tokyo_girl 23 May 2012

    "Exercise a high degree of caution" for 30-80 km as per the smart traveller site is a silly statement really; radiation is not like…

  25. radicalbliv avatar

    RE: Is Japan Safe? Also, what cities are great to see in early november?

    by radicalbliv 23 May 2012

    I think the OP is more worried about radiation than earthquakes, which makes more sense.

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