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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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Safety [petty crimes, mostly] in Japan
I'm fully aware of the fact that Japan is considered a quite safe country in regards of petty crimes. …
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Is there a place to store bags in Gokurakabashi railway station or Mount Koya?
According to the Nankai railway's homepage and to another guide there are lockers in Koyasan station but not in Gokurakubashi.
Anyway, if I remember correctly, you have to take the Nankai line from …
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One night in a traditional temple in Japan
One of the most beautiful place to temple lodging is Koyasan which is close to Kyoto. Different temples offer lodging with a traditional meal included. They also offer the opportunity to pray with the …
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Where to eat Suzumebachi (Giant Sparrow Bee) in Japan?
Today I've read a lot about the craziest insect in Japan, the Suzumebachi. … It's a kind of giant bee and, apparently, it's the most dangerous animal in Japan:
Being stung is extremely painful and requires hospital treatment. …
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Daisetsuzan (Hokkaido, Japan) Grand Traverse, how hard?
I'm planning a trip to Japan and I'd like to spend one week immerse in Japanese nature. …
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Zen meditation in Kyoto, Japan
A while ago I've read that in the Engaku-ji or in the Kencho-ji in Kamakura everyone is welcome to try zazen (seated zen meditation) and that the zazen session is really noob-friendly.
Since I'm a no …
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Alternative to trains in Japan
I'm aware of the Japan Rail Pass and I'm really considering buying it for my upcoming trip there but I'm still evaluating alternatives.
What about buses? … Would it be possible to sacrifice some comfort in order to save money and move around Japan (Honshu and Kyushu mostly) with flexibility? …
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Does the JR East pass cover my route?
TL;DR: Apparently, with your current route, you cannot benefit much from the JR East pass.
The official site has a pretty handy map which shows exactly what part is covered and what kind of trains yo …
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Presents for Japanese CouchSurfing hosts
I was evaluating doing CouchSurfing during my next trip in Japan and this question: What does a CouchSurfing host expect from their guests? … makes me want to ask if there is a sort of "etiquette" I should respect if being hosted in Japan with regard to the "presents". …
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Where can I have a genuine Ainu cultural experience in Hokkaido?
During my next trip to Japan I may end up in Hokkaido. …
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Advice on how to attend the auction at the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo
I'm very aware of this question about the Tsukiji fish market but I'd really like to be there in time for the auction so that I can take pictures of it. Since the first train is at 5am and I don't wan …
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Is it possible to rent camping tent in the Iya Valley or Yagen Valley, Japan?
I'm thinking about spending couple of days hiking in Iya Valley, Shikoku or Yagen Valley, Honshu.
I've read that there are awesome places for camping in which you can have a patch of grass for ¥500 …
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Japan's crumbling temples and shrines -- How can I find them?
When I went to Japan I wanted to hunt for some abandoned places as well, even though I was mostly interested in modern-looking places like Nara Dreamland. … This is a spectacular trip on a somewhat forgotten part of Japan. Since it was a pilgrimage route you will stumble upon many temples and shrines along the way in a variety of different conditions. …
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How should I wash clothes in Japan?
I'm going backpacking for a month in Japan and I plan to pack lightly. So I have couple of questions about how I can wash my clothes in Japan. … I'm used to washing my clothes in hot water, but I've read that clothes are washed in cold water in Japan. How different is from what I'm used to? …
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