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RE: 1 week family trip: suggestions?
by Glenski 22 May 2012
Thanks for the reply, Asiatraveller. Yes, I believe Belgians don't need tourist visas, and their passports alone are sufficient. You…
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RE: 3 Week Itinerary for Japan....any suggestions?
by GrogBlossom 21 May 2012
Again, it depends on your interests, travel style, etc. I could spend 21 days in Kansai, mostly in Kyoto and not be bored. Or island…
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Re: Good hotels i experienced on my trip and a good tour company at Inle lake
by marie767 17 May 2012
I agree, Okinawa Guesthouse in Yangon is a great place to stay. The young guy who runs the place may look like he is 16 years old, but…
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Japanese Govt to Spread Radioactive Debris All Over Country
by rera_kamui 16 May 2012
*Japanese government is pressing local municipalities and prefectures all over the country to accept some of the debris created by the…
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Good hotels i experienced on my trip and a good tour company at Inle lake
by djmark2000 15 May 2012
hey all, wanted to recommend the Okinawa Hotel in Yangon. It's very very clean, the rooms look really pretty and quaint with the dim…
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Need a roommate in Playa del Carmen for one week
by TeacherPhillipWest 14 May 2012
Hey guys, My wife, daughters and I are flying into Cancun from June 26 - July 31. Just today, a good friend from Korea (she speaks Engli…
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RE: Travel Aug 31-Sept 10
by bamse 09 May 2012
It is not a bad time, so don't worry. September is generally warm but not as hot as August anymore. Most typhoons occur in the South (Kyushu…
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3rd Base for Japan Trip
by SVTony 09 May 2012
We are planning to travel to Japan for the first time next year (for 3 weeks in April). We have decided to have Tokyo and Kyoto as 2 of…
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RE: Japan- Early July
by JapanTraveller 05 May 2012
Rainy season (tsuyu) doesn't affect the whole of Japan in the same way. Hokkaido usually escapes it completely (it can of course rain…
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RE: World travel by bike, boat, train... No schedule. Stop and go as we please.
by CJBNomad8654 27 April 2012
I lived in Okinawa for 8 years. Japan is awesome!
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Beaches in Japan
by Nicolai85 18 April 2012
Hi there I will be in Japan for 15 days in early August. In addition to visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Yokohama and Hiroshima I would…
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Re: Naga, Okinawa: Dolphin Hunting
by dragonspeak 16 April 2012
Even worse than useless,much of the flesh is inedible because of the smell. Even hungry dogs will not eat this dolphin meat . Around Okinawa…
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Re: General Advice for Taiwan + Driving
by Kaminoge 12 April 2012
That looks like a good itinerary. Keep in mind, however, that your plan can be done pretty easily using trains and buses, and the only…
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RE: Accommodation in Okinawa's remote islands
by Upageya 08 April 2012
Try here: http://forum.gaijinpot.com/forumdisplay.php?4-Japan-Guide Its our forum in Japan, for westerners living Japan, having inform…
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RE: Southwestern Islands - Okinawa / Iriomote / Ishigaki
by dipmonk 06 April 2012
Thanks so much for the response! Will be quite the change from the dry California I'm used to. I'm going for it!
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RE: Photographer in Sendai? or Kyoto?
by sera_archie 03 April 2012
There are thousands of photographers in the world who do photography for families in their local area. If someone came to Australia where…
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Re: Hostels in Okinawa
by cowpatikus 03 April 2012
Hi, Thanks for the reply. I've looked on hostelworld.com but I can only find hostels in Naha city. I've been trawling the internet and…
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Re: Hostels in Okinawa
by Regulus 03 April 2012
Have you looked at [http://www.hostelworld.com|Hostel World] ? You'll probably find many.
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Hostels in Okinawa
by cowpatikus 02 April 2012
Hi guys, I'm looking for hostels or cheap accommodation in any of the Okinawa islands. I've found one hostel on Naha, but I'm drawn…
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Accommodation in Okinawa's remote islands
by lostlilly 01 April 2012
Hi, Can anyone recommend a nice hotel/ beach hut/ guest house to stay on one of the remote islands in Okinawa? I'm planning a trip to…
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RE: Holiday in Japan in May
by bamse 26 March 2012
I'd spend about a week in Tokyo+Kyoto and the other week elsewhere. But as Glenski mentioned, you need to tell a bit about your interests…
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5 guys travelling to Japan, need help!
by ung123 26 March 2012
Hey guys, We've booked some cheap flights to go to Japan this June/July (apprx. 3 weeks). There's 5 of us and we're flying to Osaka first…
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RE: Possible trip to Taiwan: questions!
by micolett 22 March 2012
I plan to be camping in the mountains, even if it's not at a very high altitude, with a bit of hiking...Like base myself in a place (hopeful…
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RE: okinawa 3 days
by Regulus 14 March 2012
It's unclear if you are visiting Japan or living there. If the former, look into an airpass from ANA or JAL. There is the JAL's Yokoso…
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RE: Looking for nice Islands near Honshu
by Regulus 14 March 2012
Japan has no actual tropical islands; but the closest would be in Okinawa, and would be easily accessible. Look into JAL's Yokoso Airpass…
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