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Group One
Most Useful / Most useless Travel Tips in Japan
What's new in Japan?
Sunday, 29 March 2009
Hanami
Mood:  happy
Topic: Entertainment

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms are ready to bloom!!
Cherry blossom is national flower of Japan.
Most Japanese love cherry blossoms and have been waiting for the Cherry blossoms bloom.

It is really good timing to see "Sakura", cherry blossoms now.
There are many private parties are going to be held, so called "Hanami"at Ueno Park and other parks.
"Hanami" means viewing cherry blossoms but actually drinking and eating under cherry blossoms


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Posted by kanaday at 6:23 PM KDT
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Sunday, 4 January 2009
National Holiday in 2009
Mood:  bright
Topic: Sightseeing

National Holiday in 2009 in Japan

You need to check your visiting schedule.

2009

January 1    : New Year's Day (National Holiday)
 January 12   : Coming of Age Day (National Holiday)
 February 11  : National Foundation Day (National Holiday)
 March 20     : Vernal Equinox Day (National Holiday)
 April 29     : Green Day (National Holiday)
 May 3        : Constitution Day (National Holiday)
 May 4       : People's Day
 May 5        : Children's Day (National Holiday)
 July 20      : Ocean's Day (National Holiday)
 September 21 : Respect-for-Aged Day (National Holiday)
 September 22 : Autumnal Equinox Day (National Holiday)
 October 12    : Health-Sports Day (National Holiday)
 November 3   : Culture Day (National Holiday)
 November 23  : Labor Thanksgiving Day (National Holiday)
 December 23  : Emperor's Birthday (National Holiday)

In addition to these holidays, following days are off also in 2009.
May 6th






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Posted by kanaday at 9:23 PM JST
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Sunday, 26 October 2008
Chopsticks
Mood:  don't ask
Topic: Custom

Chopsticks (Waribashi)

When we eat meals at a Japanese restaurant it is common to use chopsticks (Waribashi).
Especially disposable wooden type of chopsticks is popular.
Recently, it is getting popular to use non-disposable chopsticks for environmental protectionism.
Non-disposable type of chopsticks are made of plastics, wood or bamboo.
The surface of chopsticks becomes much slippery than disposable one.
It becomes more difficult to eat noodle or slippery food for foreigners.


The sample of Waribashi (disposable chopsticks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sunday, 21 September 2008
Shinjyuku
Mood:  cool
Topic: Sightseeing

Shinjyuku?


This is the survey result of visitors to Japan by JNTO.
Which city do you like to visit?

  1. Shinjyuku (Tokyo)
  2. Osaka City
  3. Kyoto City
  4. Ginza (Tokyo)
  5. Shibuya (Tokyo)
  6. Asakusa (12.9)
  7. Other in Tokyo (Tokyo)
  8. Harajyuku (Tokyo)
  9. Yokohama City
  10. Ueno (Tokyo)



Is there your favarite place above?



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Posted by kanaday at 8:48 PM KDT
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Sunday, 29 June 2008
New rule for buying cigaret.
Mood:  special
Topic: Survival

What is this?

This is a card called "Tasupo".

 


If you want to buy a carton of cigarets by a vending machine, you need to identify being old enough by using this card.
Otherwise you have to go to a cigarette shop.
The new rule starts from July 1st.
In Japan there are so many various vending machines including cigarets.
All cigaret vending machines are equipped of age identification function using Tasupo.

Is this a good time to swear off smoking ! !



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Posted by kanaday at 6:49 PM KDT
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Sunday, 22 June 2008
Rainy Season
Mood:  don't ask
Topic: Climate

Rainy season started in Japan.

All Japan except Hokaido is covered by clouds and rainy front stays mainland of Japan.
If you have a plan to visit Japan, you need to prepare an umbrella.


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Sunday, 1 June 2008
Fasten Seat belt
Mood:  lazy
Topic: Survival

What is this?

."Revision the Road Traffic Law" started.
Such as the seat belt wearing at back seats of the car be obligated in Japan.
The driver will be penalized if the back seated person are not wearing the seat belt on highways.

This rule started from June 1st 2008.

A warning message by policeman may be transferred to the driver on non-highway.

If you get on a taxi, please fasten seat belt on highway.



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Posted by kanaday at 7:12 PM KDT
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Sunday, 23 March 2008
Cherry blossoms to flower!!!
Mood:  happy
Topic: Climate

Cherry Blossoms start to bloom.

In Tokyo and other Kanto area, Cherry blossoms start to bloom.
It is two days earlier than expected.

So the best season for trip to Japan has started.
You will enjoy the variety of cherry blossoms in many places

Many Japanese peoples look forward to seeing and enjoyning cherry blossoms.

There are some custom to have a party under cherry blossoms in Japan.



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Sunday, 11 November 2007
Temples and Shrines
Mood:  surprised
Topic: Sightseeing

Temples and Shrines in Kyoto

Kyoto is the most famous sight seeing city in Japan.
There are around 1600 Buddhism temples and around 300 Shinto Shrines.
It is amazing number.

This photo is one of famous temple, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

 


Here is a link to the good Kyoto guide.
http://walking-kyoto.sub.jp/English/index.htm

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Posted by kanaday at 4:19 PM JST
Updated: Sunday, 11 November 2007 10:35 PM JST
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Monday, 29 October 2007
Booking Bus
Mood:  happy
Topic: Transportation

Easy online-booking Bus in Japan

Bus is the cheapest way to travel in Japan.

I found the online bus booking site.

http://www.123bus.net/

Now you can book the bus trip in English.
It start from 3900 Yen from Tokyo to Osaka

Telephone: +81-50-3533-4639

Enjoy inexpensive travel in Japan.

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Sunday, 1 July 2007
Mt Fuji Climbing
Mood:  bright
Topic: Traveling

Mt. Fuji Climbing

It becomes available to climb Mt. Fuji from Yamanashi prefecture on July 1
The roads from Shizuoka prefecture to the peak is not fully opened yet because of snow.

Please check the agency if you have an interest to climb Mt.Fuji in July.



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Sunday, 24 June 2007
Climbing Mt. Fuji
Mood:  sad
Topic: Traveling

Climbing Mt. Fuji?

It is supposed to open the climbing Mt Fuji. on July 1
But this year is different. There are too much snow on it therefore it is decided stop climbing to Mt Fuji on the day.
There are four roots to climb Mt. Fuji from Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefecture.
The agencies of both prefectures judged all four roots can't be opened on July 1.
If you have a plan to climb Mt. Fuji early in July, please check it before planing.

News article
http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20070622p2a00m0na018000c.html

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Posted by kanaday at 10:11 PM KDT
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Sunday, 17 June 2007

Rainy Season???

Entering the rainy season is only a day with rain.

The Meteorological Agency announces Rainy season started in Tokyo/Kanto area.

On he first day, it was raining but it was fine for a couple of days.
The agency forecasts no rain in this wee.
It is good news for the visitors to Japan.
We expect it is rainy season all over Japan for a month.
Bring an umbrella or purchase it in Japan.
You can buy it with 500 Yen at a convenience store.

If you are prepared, you don't have to worry.

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Thursday, 3 May 2007

What is this?

This is a pepper caster.
It contains only for red peppar or shichimi-peppaer(seven different taste of peppers).
You can see it at a noodle restaurant, Udon or Soba.
The container is made from a gourd.
It is a good idea to use it for a caster, Men of old times' wisdoms.



This Shichimi pepper powder.

 

 




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Sunday, 25 March 2007
PASMO
Mood:  d'oh

What is PASMO?

PASMO is the universal pre-paid card for Train systems in Tokyo area.
Initially you have to pay 500 Yen as deposit.
You can use it for JR, Tokyo Metro and other private railways after you charge some Japanese Yen.
Then you don't need to worry the fare to the target station.



http://www.pasmo.co.jp/en/index.html

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Posted by kanaday at 11:38 PM KDT
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Tuesday, 20 March 2007

Cherry Blossoms

Japan Meteorological Agency announced that they observe the Cheery Blossoms in Tokyo.
The season of Cherry blossoms has started.
The recent cold weather in March make delay of blooming but it is third record of early blooming.

The best season for traveling to Japan has started.

Following map shows the expected blooming timing of cherry blossoms by the Agency.




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Posted by kanaday at 10:21 PM KDT
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Monday, 12 March 2007
No Day Light Saving in Japan
Mood:  not sure
Topic: Survival

No Day Light Saving in Japan

US and Canada started Day Light Saving from last Sunday.

But there is no Day Light Savung system in Japan.
It means no changing time between summar time and winter time.

Be aware of it.


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Sunday, 4 March 2007
New Aviation Security Rules for Cabin lugguage
Mood:  blue

New Aviation Security Rules

When you are going out from Japan to your country, the security check becomes tighter than before.
It is effective from March 1st 2007.

When you carry some riquid to cabin, one item should be less than 100 ml.
And it should be in the transparent plastic bag.
You can carry 10 different items up to 1000 ml.


http://www.mlit.go.jp/kisha/kisha06/12/121219/03.pdf


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Posted by kanaday at 9:21 PM JST
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Monday, 19 February 2007
Keisei Skyliner
Mood:  lucky
Topic: Transportation

Keisei Skyliner from Narita to Ueno, Tokyo.

Keisei Electric Railway supplies the service from Narita Airport to Ueno, Tokyo.

It takes 1 hour. The price is reasonable.

If you hotel locates close to Ueno, it is the best choice.

 Further Information about Skyliner;

http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/keisei_us/top.html





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Posted by kanaday at 9:33 PM JST
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Thursday, 15 February 2007
Chocolate rhapsody
Mood:  happy
Topic: Culture

Chocolate rhapsody


The custom that the woman sends the chocolate to a favorite man on Valentine's Day is in Japan.
In the department store and retail stores, a special counter is
installed, and the sales battle has been done for a week.
A certain department store imported, and sold the nearby 100 of chocolate brand.

I just wonded how the leftover will be handled??





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