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Nomads on the Road - Alicia Explores Japan

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 | By nomads-news | Views [4645]

Alicia Smith is the Programs Marketing Manager at World Nomads and recently returned from adventures on the road. Where did you go? I went to Japan. We had 10 days to explore so decided to just pick two cities and spend some time getting to know ... Read more >

Tags: food, japan, kyoto, nomads on the road, tokyo, travel

Tokyo, Japan

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 | By lmatejak99 | Views [660] | Comments [1]

After four awesome days in Kyoto, Blair and I take the bullet train back to Tokyo. The ride is just under three hours and goes through beautiful, mountainous regions covered in lush green forests. Off in the distance we catch an unobstructed ... Read more >

City break - Tokyo

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 | By soemmia | Views [517] | Comments [1]

On November 20th 2004, Andy, a friend from England called Nick, and I went to Tokyo. We knew someone, Nathan, who had moved there from Kyoto, so he offered us a place to stay. The four of us went on a 3-day rampage (!) around Tokyo! We had a day off ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

I just got to Tokyo!!

Mon, 12 May 2008 | By kimbo46 | Views [452]

Hi everyone! I managed to get to Japan in one piece, and I even got to my hostel without too many troubles. The plane trip was ok, I didnt sleep much so Im really tired right now. Once we landed we had a 'Friendly Airline Limousine' (which was really ... Read more >

Saitama: Introduction to Tokyo's Step Sister

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 | By survivingforeigner | Views [401]

Many times, when someone mentions Japan, the first thing that comes to mind are the large buildings with flashy advertisements, hundreds of people crossing at one crosswalk, shops and trendy fashion. I'll be honest, I thought the same thing too, but ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Back again

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [257]

I am back at work again :( Things are a little different with the new faces in the teachers room. Plus I will have an extra elementary visit this term, so i will be away more often. My JTE has said she needs me in every class at Kurohone, so i will ... Read more >

Sunrise in Kyoto

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By travellikeanna | Views [179] | Scholarship Entry

Japan was not the nonchalant third-world Asia I’d grown to love while living in Thailand. There was efficiency, guardrails and drinkable tap water. And, tour guides with megaphones. The swarms of tourists were tainting my experience and photographs.... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Living out my dream

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By gracethedragon | Views [146] | Scholarship Entry

Last year, my mother suggested a mother-daughter bonding trip and we chose to venture to Japan, a country I love for its great food and culture! We started off with Kyoto. It has a rustic charm, and every shrine had its own unique characteristic. Some ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip