Is Japan really as expensive as people say it is? Ashley Thompson has discovered many ways to save money, both as a resident and as a traveler. Some are fairly standard, but others were learned through trial and error.
Source: “Tofugu” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
A large collection of articles about Japan, forums, a friends/penpal system, travel tips and links, photos, a blog, a Q&A feature and I think more…
Source: “Anna Mar” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
This feature, found on the main page of the Yahoo! Japan site is great for finding out route and time information. It was recommended to me by my Japanese businessman friend. He claims it is the most reliable and comprehensive site for this type of functionality. Basically, you just enter the starting and ending stations and then select from options, including: departure date, departure time, … [ Read more ]
Source: “Yahoo!” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Whether they be 200-year-old teahouses or modern-day coffee shops, “kissaten” (traditional cafes) hold a special place in Japan’s national psyche. The latest incarnation of this noble trend, “manga kissa,” play host to a round-the-clock procession of no-nonsense businessmen, bashful teenage couples, students and parents who can leave the kids at the on-site nursery and indulge in a quick fix of manga and mocha or even … [ Read more ]
Source: “crisscross / David Hickey” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Extensive information for anyone wishing to visit Japan from the U.S.
Source: “U.S. Department of State” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Provides overall information about Nagoya, including introduction of the city, tourism, events, and more.
Source: “Nagoya Convention and Visitors Bureau” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Essential information about the train system in the Tokyo area. Provides general information and destination guides, fares, and a network map.
Source: “TEITo Rapid Transit Authority” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Provides basic and useful information about railway systems in Japan. Railway maps are included.
Source: “SIKIMA” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Provides overall information about Japanese transportation systems such as railways, airlines, the bullet train, cars, and buses.
Source: “japan-guide.com” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Provides information for import and export clearance procedures, custom procedures for visitors, and more.
Source: “Ministry of Finance” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Information about interesting and unusual places, designed for people who want to get off the beaten track.
Source: “Ed Jacob” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Provides updated news about Tokyo and tourist information, including travel tips, places to go, transportation and more.
Source: “Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
A natural first stop for information on Osaka…
Source: “Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Topics include:
# Useful Information
# Geography
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# Principal Institution
# Sightseeing Points
# Lodging
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# food
Sources: “Fukuoka(FUOC)”, “Organizing Committee for the Universiade 1995” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Information about this event held since 1950 in Sapporo, Japan. Features drawings and descriptions of snow statues and ice sculptures appearing at the festival, which takes place in early February. Also includes brief instructions for building a snow statue, background information about the festival, and tourist information for Sapporo. In English and Japanese.
Source: “Sapporo Snow Festival” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
This site features interactive tours of gardens in or near Kyoto, Japan, most of which are located at Zen Buddhist monasteries. The site provides “the visitor with an opportunity to visit each garden, to move through or around it, to experience it through the medium of high-quality color images, and to learn something of its history.” Provides general information about Japanese gardens, a bibliography, and … [ Read more ]
Source: “Bowdoin College” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
Japan is the one of the most expensive countries on earth. In response to many questions that I keep hearing over and over (and over…) from people I meet and Usenet Newbies, I’ve created a list of answers to some of the most common questions regarding visiting and living in Japan. Up to now there have been mountains of books from ivory-tower academics praising Japan … [ Read more ]
Source: “The Japan FAQ” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
If you plan to stay in Japan for an extended period, specifically too long for a hotel but not long enough to justify signing a real lease on an apartment, this site may have something for you. I think the selection is limited and is only for the Tokyo area but it might be useful…
Source: “GaijinHouse.com” | Subject: Travel & Tourism
A travel guide to Japan that has facts such as climate, geography, population, and language, and essential information about business hours, customs, national holidays, getting around, eating out, places to stay, things to do, regional travel plans, and tourist guides. The tourist guides details hundreds of tourist sites divided by regions. Additionally, there is a searchable map, related links, and the weather. Also available in … [ Read more ]
Source: “JNTO” | Subject: Travel & Tourism