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  1. yskaradi avatar

    RE: Photography in Japan

    by yskaradi 31 May 2012

    From which places do you recommend to take sunrise and sunset shots in either Kyoto area and Tokyo area?

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    RE: Suica_NEX and JR Rail pass

    by SingObserver 30 May 2012

    Yes, you are correct that you can use your rail pass to take the Narita Express train in your way back to Narita airport. On your arrival…

  3. TerryD99 avatar

    Ryokan Kangetsu - Tokyo

    by TerryD99 30 May 2012

    Hi I'm trying to get some confirmation if this Ryokan is still around. I last stayed in 2009, and really enjoyed it. Planning on returning…

  4. 20yearshence avatar

    Itinerary for 28 days in Japan

    by 20yearshence 30 May 2012

    Hi All! I realize the boards have been inundated lately with prospective itineraries for Japan this summer, so I hope you all won't mind…

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    Where I can find a shop selling movie poster in Tokyo ?

    by juge29 30 May 2012

    Where I can find a shop selling movie poster in Tokyo ? I want to buy original posters and not only posters from new movies. Thanks. …

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    Re: Where to watch a keirin in Tokyo

    by Paulbatch 30 May 2012

    I'm not sure where you are from Jon, but if 1966 is a reference to Geoff Hurst, then the Keirin put the Sir in Sir Chris Hoy. Thanks…

  7. jonallen1966 avatar

    RE: Where to watch a keirin in Tokyo

    by jonallen1966 30 May 2012

    I'd never heard of it until this post! I just did a quick search and the Japanese website is all in Japanese. but if you use google…

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    RE: 10 Day Japan Itinerary (Early July)

    by bamse 30 May 2012

    Imperial Palace and Gardens in Tokyo are not all that interesting, so I would not make it top priority. Places like Shinjuku, Shibuya,…

  9. bamse avatar

    RE: Photography in Japan

    by bamse 30 May 2012

    re #22/23: The [online reservation form| ] shows availability for three months (until August at the moment). As you can see there is current…

  10. LH1844 avatar

    Suica_NEX and JR Rail pass

    by LH1844 30 May 2012

    Have ordered a 7 day JR Rail pass for our 9 day-8 night trip. We are going to stay in Tokyo for the first two nights (night of arrival…

  11. scottyheather avatar

    Proof of outward journey

    by scottyheather 30 May 2012

    Hi everyone. Sorry if this sounds a dumb question (actually the Japanese Embassy here in NZ didn't know the answer) but I just want…

  12. GrogBlossom avatar

    RE: 10 Day Japan Itinerary (Early July)

    by GrogBlossom 30 May 2012

    +We'd love to do karaoke in Tokyo - any recommended spots?+ most karaoke is in a "box" (i.e. 'booth' or small private room). So unless…

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    10 Day Japan Itinerary (Early July)

    by dusty_coco 30 May 2012

    G'day All, My friend and I will be travelling to Japan in early July and I'm just trying to draft a suitable itinerary. Any suggestions,…

  14. tone21 avatar

    Re: Do I need to book accommodation in advance?? Traveling in July

    by tone21 30 May 2012

    Well if you're going to Tokyo first - only makes sense to book accomodation there so you have somewhere to go once you step off the plane.…

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    Do I need to book accommodation in advance?? Traveling in July

    by 19Roscoe 29 May 2012

    Hi there I'm going to Japan for four weeks in July. I've read mixed things about how busy it will be (i know it's kind of the low season…

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    RE: Photography in Japan

    by Tokyo_girl 29 May 2012

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/hidesax/page3/ I have posted this before, but there are some incredible photos here - a lot of Tokyo urban…

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    Where to watch a keirin in Tokyo

    by Paulbatch 29 May 2012

    We are travelling to Tokyo for 3 nights on 25,26,27 August and wanted to watch a keirin. Does anyone know of a good resource for events…

  18. kathrynoh avatar

    RE: Best area to stay in Tokyo

    by kathrynoh 29 May 2012

    I've stayed at the Citadines in Shinjuku. Definitely not a 25 minute walk to Shinjuku station (unless you walk incredibly slow). The…

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    Re: Logistics getting out of UZ.

    by Auraji 29 May 2012

    Thank you so much for your reply and for your helpful advice! I am based in Tokyo, and spoke directly with the consul at the Uzbekistan…

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    Re: Where can I buy Western sized womens shoes (6.5 or 39) in Tokyo?

    by dawm456 29 May 2012

    Have you ever thought to buy online ? There must more styles of shoes . Recommend smalltao.com ,you will have a surprise.

  21. montereyjack avatar

    RE: Photography in Japan

    by montereyjack 29 May 2012

    In Kyoto I started at Kiyomizu-dera and walked up the river. My other favorite there required me to get permission from the Imperial Househ…

  22. yskaradi avatar

    RE: Photography in Japan

    by yskaradi 29 May 2012

    what are your top most favorite places to take pictures in both Kyoto/ Kansai area and Tokyo area?

  23. tone21 avatar

    day trips!

    by tone21 28 May 2012

    I'm doing a few daytrips on my Japan holiday and need some advice on what to see/do with the limited timeframe. Matsumoto - obviously…

  24. sdh06 avatar

    Flying into O'Hare Airport from Japan

    by sdh06 28 May 2012

    I am flying into Chicago O'Hare Airport with my dog from Tokyo Japan. I am just curious what the procedure is for flying into terminal…

  25. timwaggtravel avatar

    Three Weeks in Japan - Mid June to Early July

    by timwaggtravel 27 May 2012

    Hi, My girlfriend and I are heading to Japan in mid June and after lots of research we feel we are pretty much clued up on what we should…

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