An island nation in East Asia known for many aspects of its unique culture and having one of the world's largest cities, Tokyo as its capital.
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How easy is it to find stores that do tax refunds in Tokyo?
According to this governament site, some stores offer tax refunds to tourists. Is it very common to find in Tokyo?
Specifically, I want to buy electronics at the Ginza Apple Store. Will I be able to ...
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How to buy Japanese baseball tickets from the US?
What's a good way to buy Japanese baseball tickets from the US?
I'm trying to get tickets to the 4/13 Tigers game at Koshien stadium in Osaka. I can read Japanese, and would love to buy from the ...
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Options for flying to Tokyo from Seoul
We are planning on the ferry from Fukuoka to Busan and then fly back to Tokyo from Seoul a week later. What are the options for flying one way from Seoul to Tokyo? We would like to find something ...
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How common are onsen that require swimming costumes in Japan?
I assumed that you don't need a swimming costume when going to an onsen, but I came across this page mentioning that some places require swimsuits (it mentions Tokyo ones require them more than rural ...
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Are there any prepaid travel cards available in Japanese Yen?
Are there any prepaid travel cards (like the Amex GlobalTravel) available in Japanese Yen?
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Good mountains to camp on in Japan
I'm planning a trip to Japan next year. It will be my first time there. While there, I'll probably spend a few days hitting up the major tourist attractions, but I'd also like to spend some time ...
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How big are “twin” beds in Japan?
It's been my experience that "twin" sized beds in Japanese hotels are quite a bit bigger than what we would call "twin" here in the US. How wide/long are they exactly?
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Where can I photograph fake geisha in Kyoto?
I've read about tourists who go to Kyoto to get made up to look like geisha or maiko. Over half a million a year according to Foreign correspondent, and mostly Japanese, based on some makeover houses ...
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Resources for finding concerts in Tokyo
My usual resource for finding concerts while travelling (last.fm) doesn't cut it for Japan. Are there any English resources that will help? My teenagers like J-pop so a local emphasis is required.
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Are there Onsen towns with both skiing and geisha?
Last year, I found out that some onsen towns had geisha (and still do!), and that other onsen towns have ski resorts (for example, Zao Onsen), and I wondered if any towns had both. As well as enjoying ...
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Karaoke for solo travellers
How can solo travellers do karaoke in Japan?
Are there places where you can meet random strangers and do karaoke with them?
Failing that, are there places where you can pay people (presumably female ...
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How much does it cost to eat at Jiro's?
How much does it cost to eat a "typical" meal (if we may call that) at the famous Japanese restaurant Jiro in Tokyo, per person?
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Australian to Japanese power converter?
I am planning to charge my phone and camera while in Japan and am wondering if I will need to purchase a power socket converter? Also, is the wattage in Japan the same as Australian power sockets?
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Do I need Japanese transit visa when arriving at Narita and departing from Haneda?
I'm arriving from New Delhi, India (Indian Passport) by JAL at Narita on 11th July 0730 hrs and departing for San Francisco by Jal Flt 2 at 0005 hrs 12th July very early morn from Haneda. Do i require ...
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Attend Sumo match in Nagoya
I'm planning to buy tickets for a sumo match in Nagoya in July. As A tall European guy who never visited a sumo match before I'm struggling to decide which tickets to buy.
To really experience sumo ...
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Advices on how to attend the auction at the Tsukiji market in Tokyo
I'm very aware of this question What are my chances of getting into the Tsukiji fish auction if I arrive by 5:25? but I'd really like to be there in time for the auction so that I can take pictures of ...
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Ski rental for Mount Gassan
I'm visiting Japan in late May, early June, and I hope to go skiing. Mount Gassan (月山, literally "moon mountain") in Yamagata prefecture seems to be my best bet - it has a ski season of April to July, ...
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Should I buy the Suica & N'EX package to go from Narita to Tokyo?
I read in this post that maybe it's a good idea to buy this package to go from Narita to your hotel and have get some subway credit. This page states that for ¥3500 I can get a one-way trip plus some ...
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Changing yen to won in Japan vs. Korea
Is it better to change yen to won in Japan or Korea? We are about to move from Japan to Korea and just want to get the best rate.
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Is there a guide regarding places least known/visited in Japan?
While I can find guides regarding places to visit in Japan, they all seem to promote the same places Tokyo shopping, inner city shrines, etc. Is there a website or book regarding places in Japan that ...
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Do I need a transit visa at Narita airport? I am an Indian citizen travelling from South Korea to India [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Layover at Narita, Japan. Do I need a transit visa?
The flight of Japan airlines from Seoul arrives at Narita on 14th Feb 4 pm and flight for Delhi departs on 15th Feb ...
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Web 2.0 style tourism bucket list sites
I'm in the early stages of planning a three week trip to Japan, and I'm still working out where to go. There's a couple of things on my "to do" list, but I want to find out if there's any activities ...
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How many days to know Tokyo? [closed]
I'm going for a 10-day trip to Japan and need to schedule it. For this question to not be specific for my case and useful to others, I'd like to know how many days is a good number to get to know ...
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Differences in mentality of Japanese and Korean people [closed]
What is the difference between Japanese and Korean people, from the mentality/behavior perspective? Please list as many differences as you know, or provide link to a good article/discussion, as I ...
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Why do the Japanese wear masks like Surgeons in Tokyo? [closed]
In Japan, Tokyo it is common to see Japanese people walking around with masks like the kind Surgeons wear during surgeries.
Why do the Japanese wear masks like Surgeons in Tokyo?
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What to see in Kobe and Tokyo?
I found out only yesterday that my company is sending me to Japan to Kobe this Saturday, for two weeks. I'll be working all day but in the evenings I'll have some time to sightsee. What would you ...
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How long does it take for letters to get from Osaka to Tokyo?
I would like to order tickets to be mailed from Osaka to my hotel in Tokyo. How long should I expect it to take? It'll be mailed by standard post (no express charges).
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Recommended quiet neighbourhoods to stay anywhere in Japan? [closed]
Planning to go to Japan to experience life as a local and looking for a place to stay for a week that feels very homely. An area where there is full of mom and dad type shops but is not too remote ...
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Does Amazon Japan deliver to hotels? [closed]
Is it possible for travellers to Japan to buy stuff at Amazon and have it delivered to the hotel?
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What is the cheapest way to travel from Italy to Japan? [closed]
In city for relaxing, for tourism and learning Japanese language,for 3 months,
what city best to choose,whats place to live -hotel,flat.........
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What is a suitable place in Japan for learning the language? [closed]
What are good cities that teach japanese language?
