Travel
- Baggage Courier Services
March 17, 2008
One thing you’ll notice while you are travelling through Japan is that the Japanese never seem to have any luggage. You’ll meet Japanese people travelling all over Japan by train, but they’re not schlepping around large suitcases through train stations, up and down stairs and through train car aisles. No, the Japanese are too smart for this.
« read more » - Benefits of a falling yen
March 4, 2008
The Japanese yen and the US dollar are losing ground on the world market. The Euro and the Australian dollar are getting stronger. What does this mean to you as a traveler to Japan?
« read more » - Get a short-term job in Japan!
February 15, 2008
Many people dream of living and working in Japan for a year. It used to be that the only way to get a job in Japan was through English teaching. But these days things are different.
« read more » - Camping In Japan
September 2, 2007
Ever considered camping in Japan? It’s a cheap, fun way to travel around and an easy way to meet Japanese people. Not only that, but you get to meet Japanese insects up close and personal. Don't wrinkle your nose! The Japanese love their insects. Everything from the sound of cicadas and crickets to the sighting of a giant stag beetle are prized occurrences in Japan. So get out there and get to know your smaller neighbors!
« read more » - Weather and when to Travel
July 16, 2007
Japan’s position as an island archipelago in the Pacific Ocean means that several different factors affect the weather during the year. Being aware of these weather patterns will help you plan your trip.
« read more » - Japan' beaches
July 1, 2007
The swimming season officially opens in Japan with a ceremony by a Shinto Priest declaring the waters safe to swim in. This ceremony, called "Umibiraki" (literally sea-opening), happens at beaches all over Japan and most Japanese people will not swim in the sea until then.
« read more » - WWOOFing in Japan
June 15, 2007
If you’re looking for a cheap, off-beat way to travel Japan, consider WWOOFing. WWOOF, (pronounced “woof�) stands for World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, and helps connect travelers with organic farms around the world. Travelers volunteer a few hours a day of their time in exchange for room and board.
« read more » - Japan on 100 Yen
June 1, 2007
We've all heard that Japan is expensive. And it can be extremely expensive in a Paris, New York, Sydney kind of way. Public transportation, for one, is very expensive. But many things are cheaper in Japan. Most people don't realize that Japan is much cheaper than it was 10 years ago.
« read more » - An Introduction to Love Hotels
May 1, 2007
Love hotels in Japan are as ubiquitous as pachinko parlors. I avoided Japanese love hotels for a long time, equating them with ones I had seen in other parts of Asia. But make no mistake—Japan’s love hotels are first class: they’re clean, cheap and oh so fun!
« read more » - Snow and Ice Festivals
February 15, 2007
If you're traveling in Japan in February looking for fun, cold things to do, Hokkaido has some great snow festivals. You may have already heard about the Sapporo Snow festival that attracts over 2 million visitors to see the Japanese castles, Chinese dragons, and other mammoth ice sculptures. The Sapporo Snow Festival is made up of international teams who compete for the best ice sculpture. But should you miss Sapporo's festival, or should you just want to get away from the crowds, there are other, more local and equally interesting snow festivals to enjoy.
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