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Plane vs. Train: Getting Around Japan on a Budget

Japan is one of those countries that travel writers dream about. Each little town, village and city seems completely unique and different from the last. With each new area we explore, a whole new realm of stories, legends and fables are waiting to be revealed. It may be something of a cliché, but Japan truly is one of the few places on Earth were no two towns are ever the same.

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Liam Carrigan

September 17, 2016

Lessons Learned from the Japanese

In Japan, etiquette is the main imperative, people slurp their noodles really loud, buying souvenirs for everyone is of extreme importance and being shy, not expressive, is the main behaviour. It is certainly a different culture that fascinates many people outside the country. So what can we learn by studying Japanese mannerisms?

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Vi Phan

August 17, 2016

Getting Around Kansai

Getting Around Kansai

Navigating around a city or region you have never been to can be quite tricky and knowing about the special discounted passes used for the public transport is one of the first steps to learning how to get around. Within Kansai there are numerous options for bus, train and subway lines that will help moving around a lot easier and significantly cheaper.

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Bjorn Koolen

April 8, 2016

Unique Museums in Nagoya

Nagoya is an industrial city which sometimes may seem boring for tourists. But do you know that there are some museums in Japan that you can only find in Nagoya? Maybe these museums can be some of the spots that you must visit when you travel around Chubu area. Check it out!

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IzzaDP

June 12, 2015

Let’s Go Ride the Anpanman Train in Shikoku!

Let’s Go Ride the Anpanman Train in Shikoku!

A visit to Shikoku, Japan’s fourth largest island, is not complete without hopping on the Anpanman train that fulfils all childhood’s fantasies. Anpanman, the iconic superhero whose head is made of bean-filled bread, can be spotted everywhere in Japan from baby’s products to children’s toys to food items and even transportation.

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Wendy Ng

June 6, 2015

Stepping Back in Time at Nishi Iwakuni Station

Japan is filled with many places that you wouldn’t think of visiting by simply hearing the name alone. Nishi Iwakuni Station is one of those places. Chances are you wouldn’t likely find yourself making a stop at Nishi Iwakuni Station during your travels through Iwakuni City unless it happened to be where your train was stopping on the way to another more notable destination. However, those who pass by this site are sure to miss out on experiencing a beautiful piece of history.

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Kathryn Spoor

April 7, 2015

A Guide to Tokyo's Subway System

This article describes Tokyo's underground subway system further, including how the system works, how to navigate around using a map, and how to buy a ticket, all without having to speak any Japanese.

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Poppy Reid

March 16, 2015

Shinkansen: A Voyage Like No Other

At speeds in excess of three hundred kilometers per hour it is certainly one of the fastest trains in the world to run on a conventional railway line. However the Shinkansen is far more than just a fast train. It’s not so much a means of getting to your holiday destination as a part of the holiday experience in of itself.

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Liam Carrigan

March 6, 2015