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Shinkansen: Riding the Bullet Train in Japan

This is what a Shinkansen really looks like! The front-end of a super fast train. Bugs splattered across the elongated nose from high speed smashes. The top is usually very dirty, I’m guessing all the smog and dirty which gets pushed around the...

Japan on a Budget, Tips for Cheap Travel!

Here’s a non-exhaustive collection of ideas for travelling Japan without spending a lot of money. These ideas for cheap travel are somewhat random, and unordered, but take a look and you’ll be sure to pick up a tip or too to save money on...

When to Travel to Japan?

Before the first time I travelled to Japan, I never asked myself the question ‘When to travel to Japan?‘ or ‘What is the best time of year to travel to Japan?‘. I was lucky enough to have come here in the spring, and see the g...

Airlines to Japan – Flight Experiences

There are many airlines that fly to and from Japan. But what airlines to Japan are good to fly with? Japanese people love to travel, and people love to travel to Japan. This article reviews experiences of flights to and from Japan and gives recommend...

Hot springs in Japan (How to use Japanese onsen)

Onsen Etiquette – A foreigners guide to using a Japanese hot spring Visiting a Japanese onsen (also known as a hot spring or public bath) is a relaxing and therapeutic way to spend a few hours. In Japan, people go to an onsen to relax, to meet ...

Is It Safe To Travel To Japan?

Yes, it is still very safe to visit Japan… With the recent devastation that has occurred in Japan many tourists may have been put off travelling to this wonderful nation. Whilst the country has not only had to deal with the horrific repercuss...
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