Definitely book in advance for the days when festivals are held. Otherwise, shouldn't be a problem.
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American male. Background in biotechnology. Lived in Japan since 1998. Married to Japanese wife. Teaching English as a profession.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Do I need to book accommodation in advance?? Traveling in July in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Photography in Japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
+To clarify, I am more interested to take pictures while they don't necessarily pose for me, but aware of my action - this way I can stand...
4 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called WHV Questions ... in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Many employers will not hire people on WHV. Keep that in mind. Reasons vary....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Advice for finding work and accommodation in Japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Glenski you seem like a man about town for Japan and I have read a fair few of your topics....
5 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Working Holiday Travel in Japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Bar work is all over the country. Be careful about which type it is, so that you don't violate WHV regulations....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called first time to japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba. Further south at the end of the rail line is Kashikojima, where you can phone for a boat to take you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best area to stay in Tokyo in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
You seem to be choosing only the more pricey places to stay. Closer you are to any train station, the more expensive will be the hotels....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bus from Shirogane Onsen in Hokkaido to Asahikawa? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I know that, Sing. But it's only a 20-minute taxi ride to Biei train station....
8 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is Japan Safe? Also, what cities are great to see in early november? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Earthquakes (yes, plural) happen daily in Japan. You cannot avoid them, yet people here go on to live very normal lives. Most of the...
8 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bus from Shirogane Onsen in Hokkaido to Asahikawa? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
This site shows an 1100 yen fare from Asahikawa to Shirogane by way of the Dohoku bus. I would presume the fare is the same in reverse....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 1 week family trip: suggestions? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Thanks for the reply, Asiatraveller. Yes, I believe Belgians don't need tourist visas, and their passports alone are sufficient....
8 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 1 week family trip: suggestions? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
What time of year were you thinking of traveling?...
9 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Niseko/ Japan trip/ snowboarding in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
The only way you are going to get a (legal) job is to have a proper visa. Work visas require employers to sponsor you, and immigration has...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Eating in Japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Watch out for walnuts (kurumi くるみ) in some breads, cakes, and cookies. Walnuts are probably the most common nut here aside from chestnuts...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kyoto:9 days in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
A day trip from Kyoto to Tokyo or Takayama? I would advise against it. ...
11 days ago
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