#1 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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roadballmint says:
I get this question a lot. And when I can't answer it, it seems to turn people off to Tokyo. Lately I've been giving Tokyo Tower and the Meiji Shrine as answers to appease prospective travellers. The truth is, Tokyo is less about cramming in 5 museums and 10 cathedrals in one day than it is about…
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#2 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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tinna says:
The Seishun 18 Kippu is a discount rail ticket offered by Japan's JR network. When available (three times a year - around the holidays for Japanese students), it is probably the cheapest way to get around Japan. It costs 11,500 Yen for five days of unlimited travel! Of course, you are taking the s…
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#3 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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aussielivinginjapan says:
If you have a credit, debit or other kind of ATM card that has been issued outside of Japan then ATM's (Automatic Teller Machines) in Japan do not accept these cards.
However, post offices and 7 Elevn convienience stores have English user menus and will take cards that have been issued outside of…
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#4 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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kchong says:
Here are some places I went to in Tokyo:
Tsukiji Fish Market: Go early in the morning (like 5am) and you can see locals auction off fish/seafood. It's pretty exciting!
Shibuya: considered by some as "the heart of Japan" - has one of the world's largest and most famous intersection, mas…
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#5 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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portia says:
To go from a part of Japan to another, the train is probably the most convenient way to travel. For foreign visitors, the JR (Japan Rail) pass is a good deal. Check out their web site http://www.japanrailpass.net/
and use the rail route finder web site
http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/index.html
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#6 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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hollibrewster says:
Everyone says, "Oh, Tokyo, it's soooo expensive." So much for those people. I've been living in Tokyo for about a month now, and I have to say it's quite cheap. First of all, you just have to know where to look. Places like Sukiya, Yoshinoya and the like will save your budget. The food is pretty yum…
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#7 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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rideouts says:
Tokyo is a very expensive city. It is not, however, the most expensive city in the world. I find it to be comparable to Hong Kong or maybe Paris. The significant difficulty for western travelers to Tokyo will be the language and cultural differences which make it hard to find the bargains you nee…
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#8 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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aussielivinginjapan says:
If you are coming to Japan and need a cell phone for business or are just want to have a way for people back home to contact you I recommend a rental/pre paid cell phone from Narita or Kansai airport.
There are many different cell phone providers as Japan is a leader in cell phone technology and …
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#9 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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wongjst says:
Fuji Television Network HQ is located at Daiba, Minato-ku in Tokyo. There are 2 types of entrances, one is free of charge with less viewing facilities, the other one with paid and you'll get to see the actual TV filming process.
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#10 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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Kate says:
If anyone is interested in teaching in Japan I have put together my opinions on the 5 major english companies in Japan:
Geos: Geos is the best if you are super independent and want lots of
Japanese friends. There is only one teacher at a school so if you
want to meet other English speakers …
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#11 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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aussielivinginjapan says:
I think the train system and knowing what is what can be the most confusing part of visiting this country and at first can seem quiet daunting.
However, Its acutally quiet simple.
There are two major compaines in Tokyo the JR (Japan Rail) Line and Tokyo Metro (the subway system) both of these …
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#12 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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Kate says:
Traveling in Japan can be a great experience. I have had many family members and friends come and visit me over this past year I have come up with some valuable advice I would like to share with all you visitors coming to Japan in order of importance:
1. Bring lots of cash. What ever you think…
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#13 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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aussielivinginjapan says:
There are many festivals (matsuri) that are celebrated in Japan at various times of the year. The most popular time is in summer. Most are to celebrate something seasonal or historical.
Some of the main ones are Setsubun 3rd or 4th of February (first day of spring), Tanabata (star festival) on …
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#14 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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aussielivinginjapan says:
In summer in Japan most parts are hit by rainy season know as "Tsuyu".
It is caused by the cold winds from the North meeting with the warm winds from the south which results in many weeks of bad weather.
Rainy season generally last from the start of June to middle / end of July.
It normally…
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#15 of 27 general tips & advice in Tokyo
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martiniman says:
Goto all the clubs! good times. Haven't been there in a year, will go back in December in the snow. Lots of fun things to eat there, make sure you go to the Tokyo National Museum, they have a wing just for the destruction of Tokyo during the WWII American bombings.
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