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Japan can be a difficult place to get around if you don’t speak Japanese. If you stick to the big cities, you’ll have no problems as information in English is available, but for anyone who wants to get off the beaten track a bit, you just might want a guide who can communicate in English, show you around town to some of the sights and take you to a regional restaurant known for … [Read more...] about Free Guide Services

From the beginning of June to mid-July is “tsuyu” Japan’s rainy season. However, it is a misnomer in some ways. Most Japanese agree that the rainy season used to be a far more significant event than it is now, mainly due to global warming. The rain isn’t as heavy or frequent as it used to be. Sometimes it hardly rains at all during the rainy season. There is a saying in … [Read more...] about Japan’s Rainy Season

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. Instead, they send their luggage … [Read more...] about Baggage Courier Services

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? If you’re from Europe or Australia, I don’t need to tell you, as you already know that Japan is becoming more and more affordable as a result of the weak yen. But for those wishing to travel … [Read more...] about Benefits of a falling yen

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 … [Read more...] about Camping In Japan