Destination: Japan

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

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 | By lex | Views [636]

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 [1572] | 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 [795] | 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 [594]

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 [2377] | 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 [399]

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 [570]

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 [808]

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 [557] | 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 [772]

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

Japan

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 | By sarahandphil | Views [1264] | Comments [6]

What can we say about Japan?  It`s fantastic!  After the cold of Russia it was just great to get somewhere where we didn`t need to wrap up for sub-zero conditions and could stroll around in 20 degree warmth.  We arrived pretty jetlagged on Tuesday ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Tourist?

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 | By butlerkathy | Views [510] | Comments [2]

For obvious reasons Andrew and I have has a different approach to being tourists here in Tokyo.  As I'm resting and getting ready to race I'm pretty boring.  Andrew, on the other hand, has plenty of time on his hands.  He has been to Ginza, to the fish ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures