Destination: Japan

Gallery: Japan 2007

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 | By lex | Photo Gallery

Shinjuku... not your average `night doon the toon`!!!

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 | By lex | Views [1410]

So the place i`m staying in Tokyo this time round is SOOO random!!! Kind of a cross between a hostel and a capsule hotel (where everyone piles into little cubbyhole type compartments 4footx4footx8foot - all lined up side by side and on top of each other ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Kyoto - more than just dodgy back street restaurants!!!

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 | By lex | Views [623]

So, I was a little apprehensive about Kyoto based on two things a) its the third largest city in Japan and honestly, Tokyo (number 1!!!) terrified me initially!!! b) when I arrived at the hostel, they handed me a "backpackers map of Kyoto"... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

CAUTION: Japanese hiking trails - not suitable for grannies with pushchairs...

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 | By lex | Views [1553] | Comments [2]

So last night ventured into Roppongi (kind of a mad bar / club area - a bit like the bigg market but without the fighting!!!) with a guy from Belgium i`d met earlier in the day... It was quite a good crack, although possibly not traditional Japanese ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Wiser and Braver - the key to navigation and eating!!!

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 | By lex | Views [769] | Comments [1]

Haha... im obviously seriously bored if im updating this thing again!!! Or Japanese tv just aint that appealing!!! (I appologise in advance for the lack of punctuation - this keyboard is absolutely screwed, and having spent forever last night just working ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Tips

Lost in Translation - Tokyo!!!

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 | By lex | Views [587]

Well, predictably my flight was delayed (apparently they can`t cope with the weather in London in December - when it rains?!) As my new travelling attitude is carefree (!!!) I didn`t flinch, but spent a decent journey next to a couple intent on having ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Kon-nichi-ha ~ こんにちは。

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 | By felix_and_stephanie | Views [2345] | Comments [3]

Japan – to describe it in the form of a haiku… Full of quirks and irks, White faces, blood red rose bud lips, Roots in Tradition All in One Toilet Efficiency in all things Takoyaki balls Meticulousness Leading ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Japan

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 | By felix_and_stephanie | Photo Gallery

The stress before the rest....

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 | By autzilla | Views [395]

Currently I am still in Japan.  I am running around trying to get everything ready to A: move from Japan and B: backpack for 7 months.  I had a few set backs over the past few weeks.  1. I found out that my passport didn't have enough pages for all ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

day 1-2

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 | By david_sciasci | Views [566]

The Beginning Right now im pretty drunk so before i begin to detail my expirences of traveling, i must explain to you.. i do not hold myself accountable to anything i may do or say while im overseas... Being drunk is a relfection of true honesty, but ... Read more >

Tags: Budgets & money

Koyasun and Kyoto

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 | By roxyfish | Views [800]

Well the last 2 weeks have been pretty hectic both within my social life and work.  Turns out I won't be returning to Australia in January - I have to be back at work the day after my friend gets married and I can't get flights let alone get back in ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Nikko

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 | By leo | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Tokyo marathon

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 | By butlerkathy | Photo Gallery

Athlete?

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 | By butlerkathy | Views [546] | Comments [1]

So, yes I did go to Tokyo to run a marathon and my luck with the weather continued. That is, lack of luck. The two days before the marathon were perfect race conditions, cloudy and temperatures around 10-15C (50-60F). However, race morning everything ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Japan- almost the end

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 | By busyliz | Views [760]

The first thing I noticed about Japan is that almost NO ONE speaks English. It is just as bad as China. I thought somehow it would be better. Also the technology is not very good, especially considering the cars and cell phones that are made, or at least ... Read more >

Tags: Shopping