karandavasana

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I’m a Kiwi living in Tokyo, I’ve been in Japan for 13 years now.

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tokyo rush hour - where are those famous over-packed subways? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    I was commuting from a station between Kokubunji and Kichijoji to Tokyo for several years up until January last year and don't ever recall...
    4 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called travel sick in the Health Branch

    I see- I missed that one. Would be great if doctors could prescribe something new for motion sickness- current OTC meds all but knock me...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called travel sick in the Health Branch

    Is a visit to a doctor really advised for motion sickness? As a lifelong sufferer, I have never thought to see anyone about it....
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The nationality is American - stop trying to change it in the Speaking in Tongues Branch

    Yet another Kiwi here with my 5 cents- I think viaggero is overthinking this hugely. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say USAnian out...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What section of Tokyo to stay in? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    In general the structure of the ryokans is not the best for a good sleep...
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A quirky gift in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    So pass the parcel isn't international?! That was my favourite party game as a kid, someone really needs to introduce it to the US, poor...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tokyo teen fashion- where to view? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    Agree, Harajuku is still the place although not really the bridge on the way to Yoyogi park any more- the girls have mostly moved on....
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Nikko update in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    I agree, everbrite- the shrines are impressive, but one of my favourite things about Nikko is walking across the Senjogahara plateau and...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Nikko update in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    +they had just finished renovating the bridge - Shinkyo...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Japan with kids in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    Ah, I see this was posted twice and someone has already linked to the TWK site- you have some good info there.
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Japan with kids in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    Have you seen the "Tokyo with kids" website? Here's a link to the entertainment page:...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called japan situation in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    Pudsama, you will get in trouble again ;)
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called japan situation in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    Kyushu has never been affected by the tsunami or nuclear power plant situation and has never had even a slight increase over normal...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tokyo-Okinawa trip in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    A vote for Ishigaki and Iriomote islands- very chilled.
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Another JR Question Sorry in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch

    Kyoto is a good place to have a bicycle if the weather is good. Tokyo less so because it is very spread out and bike parking can be a...
    6 months ago

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