Destination: Japan
There are [1129] stories and [16929] photos from Japan
Most Recent | Most Viewed | Most Commented | Most Interesting | Random
Latest stories from Japan
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 | By dan_in_japan | Views [880] | Comments [1]
So after 36 weeks of Japanese lessons, at four hours per day, tomorrow (Friday) will be my very last day at Japanese school. Overall, it has been a positive experience. I got to learn Japanese up to the standard of what my teachers would describe as ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 | By language-guides | Views [88442] | Comments [9]
The World Nomads japanese language guide iPhone app is now available for free from the iTunes app store.
Have you ever been stuck in a country wanting to be polite, but not even knowing the word for 'please'? Or been frustrated when you ... Read more >
Sun, 10 Sep 2006 | By dan_in_japan | Views [963] | Comments [4]
First of all, what an amazing day to be a blue - a 3-0 defeat of Liverpool was just the ticket! It seems that the 8-odd million spent on Andrew Johnson at the beginning of the season seems a good bit of business now- how much has his valuation risen ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1077] | Comments [3]
Tokyo Immigration. Or, thanks a million god! So after a mere 14 day wait, I received a post card from the Tokyo-Regional Immigration bureau, asking me to come to their office to discuss the result of my new visa application. I thought this was ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 | By dan_in_japan | Views [825]
Firstly, Congrats to Richard and Clair who will get married, I think this weekend? Again, sorry that I can't be there, but with all thats going on with Heathrow at the moment, it can't be no bad thing! Seriously, I hope you have a fantastic day ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 | By katie_and_eoin | Views [952]
We leave Japan today, bound for Hong Kong . I’m quite sad to leave really because it feels like we’re really starting to get the hang of it here. Traditional Japanese Inn Before leaving Kyoto we left our regular western style hotel ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 | By katie_and_eoin | Views [941]
So, after our little break back in Europe, here we are in Japan, hurrah, I love it!! We stayed for the first few days with Emma and Ken in Tokyo, they have ben acclimitising us, taking us out and showing us how things are done. But right now, we are ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 | By annielovett | Photo Gallery
July long weekend with the ladies
See all 47 photos >>
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 | By rob_wood | Views [879]
There are a few reasons that Japan kicks a lot of ass as a ski destination.
It's not just the skiing - although it's great - that keeps drawing me back there.
Actually, it kind of is. I mean, Niigata which is just an hour or
two out of Tokyo ... Read more >
Tags: Snow
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 | By stock_market_nomad | Views [800]
After making my way back to Oak Hotel to check-in (a very nice hostel, might I add), I have to come back at 1500 for the current occupants to check out. I can drop off my luggage, though, so I grab my Tokyo map and a Japanese phrasebook, and decide ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1202] | Comments [3]
Hi all, This is the front gate of Gokokuji temple, in the town of the same name where I live. I consider myself quite lucky to live here, in the heart of Tokyo- amoungst all the dreary skyscrapers and traffic jams, Gokokuji has carved itself a nice ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Sat, 17 Jun 2006 | By carlsbad_sven | Photo Gallery
Kyoto
See all 10 photos >>
Tue, 6 Jun 2006 | By stock_market_nomad | Views [876]
All my life, I've wanted to travel to Japan. In fact, that was one of my big motivators for joining the Navy - there are few jobs outside the military that can get you here to live for an extended period of time. Of course, Navy life usually lets you ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
More stories from Japan
< Previous 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 Next >