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For transportation, there's an unlimited bus ride pass you can get: http://www.sunqpass.jp/english/pass/index.html...

We have aquariums here in Australia, didn't stop me visiting the one in Osaka and enjoying it. ...

Himeji Castle is way better than Osaka Castle, btw...

Tokyo Disney is open now....

Kinokuniya in Osaka. They have THE BEST book selection I've found around here....

6) Is there any festivals/events to see in December in the places im going? I've only found the Hagoita-ichi and Setagaya no Boro Ichi in...

I'd also do the entire trip with a small backpack and not deal with two big suitcases; I think you'll quickly tire of lugging them...

One of the main reason's Kyoto is on top of my 'to do' lists is because since reading Memoirs of a Geisha- I hope an dpray I see a Geisha...

I went to Takamatsu and while I really enjoyed it and its weirdness (olive gelato?!), I think I'd give Matsuyama a full day instead.

Hi! I went to Takayama with a vegetarian friend and we stayed at an onsen hotel in Hida-Takayama that served a complete vegetarian dinner...

Schools are on summer break from end of July through August so if you're going in July, you might be ok without reservations. July is the...

I've been to Kinosaki and it's BEAUTIFUL. I don't even like onsen and it was still a lovely place to visit. I went in late summer so...

They've gone now - maybe the powers that be have rethought the idea....

I think there are just as many disadvantages to using the cup right now. How many women would need one? How many women who despite using...

I don't think Kobe really has a must-eat dessert, except for maybe Kobe Pudding: http://www.kobepudding.com/. And it's more of a sweet....