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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…
RE: LP Japan 2011 edition: Tohoku

by Tokyo_girl 28 March 2012

I just came back from my local JR - usually I am on the subway - and they are having an Iwate promotion at the moment - you might get…
Iwate Prefecture and Morioka---great places to visit

by kikumi2 17 March 2012

On this, the first anniversary week of the earthquake/tsunami, I feel compelled to write this message about one of my favourite places…
IWATE Prefecture--a must visit place in Japan

by kikumi2 12 March 2012

On this, the first anniversary of the earthquake/tsunami, I feel compelled to write this message about one of my favourite places in Japan--…
RE: Sakura Timing - 1st and 2nd weeks of April or 2nd and 3rd

by katakanadian 26 January 2012

Agreed on timing with above. Even the second week of April is probably too late in western Japan. You can see cherry blossoms fairly…
RE: Tohoku Recommendations

by Tokyo_girl 05 December 2011

Sendai is convenient, no doubt, good for seeing Yamadera, Hiraizumi & Matsushima in particular. But IMO you don:t see Tohoku in the major…
RE: Raill pass q

by Rayonline 05 December 2011

Don't remember unless it has changed - sleeper train has surcharges and a lot! Your rail pass gives you the mileage I think, but if you…
Re: Places sure to snow in 2nd week of December

by Mel_L_Ellenmellen_Jr 01 December 2011

[15-day forecast for Aomori|www.acuweather.com/en-us/jp/aomori/aomori/forecast15.aspx] and [15-day forecast for Morioka city|www.acuweathe…
Re: Tohoku Travel

by Tokyo_girl 22 November 2011

Kakunodate would be on most people's list - I was a bit jaded by the experience as I was there in Hanami. If you are up for seriously…
RE: Tohoku Travel

by Tokyo_girl 21 November 2011

Machiruda, I am sure you know Hiraizumi not far from Sendai. It's a Europeans kind of place that has just been made world heritage. …
RE: Tohoku Travel

by Tokyo_girl 19 September 2011

You two get chatting & co-ordinate yourselves! I'll be posting about it later Machiruda, but if you are OK with driving in Japan, I'd…
Re: Cool & Safe Places to Visit in Japan. Help!

by Ed04 21 July 2011

I have just returned from Japan and can recommend Hokkaido. After aborting the Fuji climb at Toyokan 8th station owing to strong winds…
RE: Lockers/places to keep bags securely at Kawaguchiko (Mount Fuji)?

by petrovic22 07 July 2011

Ok, this suggestion for the last day of the Pass might seem extreme but you would see two nice sights in Japan (and in a different part…
RE: japanese language schools

by Tokyo_girl 27 April 2011

I am not sure about financial assistance for people on language programs. It would be worth contacting the Japanese embassy in your home…
RE: Tohoku in May?

by Tokyo_girl 25 April 2011

I think there are bridges down on the Kesanuma line which would explain why there is no plan at this stage. They were talking on the news…
RE: What to do

by Tokyo_girl 24 April 2011

Good on you. I have a friend in Morioka who said the people of Iwate are feeling like the aid stopped at Ishinomaki. If you are here…
RE: What to do

by Brax 23 April 2011

Hi, OK lets forget about the sleep, I have flown and flown and flown so many long distance flights and taken so many long distance buses…
Re: Japan to South Korea - itinerary and sights

by hurryharra 23 April 2011

Thank you so much for your help, bamse. And I'm sorry for this late reply, I have been trying to work this out in my head. +When do you…
RE: Japan to South Korea - itinerary and sights

by bamse 16 April 2011

When do you want to go (more or less)? In case you want to see Kairakuen garden in Mito, it is best in plum blossom season; otherwise…
RE: Japan to South Korea - itinerary and sights

by hurryharra 16 April 2011

Hello again and thank you all for your replies! They've been very helpful. I've worked on my itinerary and here's a rough draft of how…
RE: Tohoku in May?

by JapanTraveller 15 April 2011

Tohoku Shinkansen is scheduled to reopen in sections. Tokyo - Fukushima is now open. Fukushima - Sendai around 27th April. Sendai - Ichin…
Re: The Feeling in Tokyo

by Tokyo_girl 26 March 2011

+I wouldn't try going up north though+ Niigata, Akita, Yamagata and the west of Aomori are fine. They are accessible (up the Japan Sea…
RE: Traveling to Niseko March/April

by Tokyo_girl 22 March 2011

Where are you wanting information about? What kind of information? There is no problem in Hokkaido - in terms of radiation, blackouts…
RE: still proceed with cherry blossom viewing mid-april?

by Tokyo_girl 20 March 2011

Not sure what you have decided, but Tohoku is reeling economically. The sanriku side is devastated, transport through Sendai is difficult.…
RE: Not0-Hanto questions

by Tokyo_girl 18 January 2011

I have only been to Izu briefly twice I am sure others would be able to give you better suggestions about it - it might be worth reposting…