Travel Day 7, Osaka, 3/28/19: Today was a full day in Osaka, so we went to Nara to see the Bowing deer and the largest bronze Buddha in the world. Sue of course got bit …
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Shinkansen
The Shinkansen or Japanese bullet train is an easy way to get around Japan. You don’t have he hassle of the airport, you can eat an Eki-Ben, and you are usually deposited close to the …
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Travel Day 8, Osaka to Kyoto, 3/29/19: The only day I’ve been somewhat concerned on this trip so far for my safety. We got up and went out to get some breakfast and the Salary …
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Day 6: Hiroshima to Osaka, 3/27/19: Today we left Hiroshima and took the Shinkansen to Osaka. Our AirBnB was in Namba District, and was the smallest one we’ve stayed at. They are very good here …
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Day 5: Tokyo to Hiroshima, 3/26/19: Today started with a Shinkansen ride to Hiroshima from Tokyo. When we arrived we stored our luggage at the station in a locker and took a street car …
Continue readingOtoshi and Tipping in Japan
There are two money related topics we will be discussing today related to dining in Japan. The first is Otoshi or seat charge. This is a way for restaurants and bars to provide a cover …
Continue readingUnique Souvenirs from Japan
You are going to be asked what unique thing did you find in Japan. So why not bring it back with you and share it with your friends and family. Read on for some interesting …
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Do I Need an International Drivers License in Japan? The short answer is no. However, if you do not have a work or resident visa for Japan you will need one if you want to …
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Day 4: Last Day in Tokyo, 3/25/19: Today was our last day in Tokyo on the front end of our trip. We started by getting reserved seats on the Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima. Then …
Continue readingWhat is an Ekiben?
The one experience I tell people traveling to Japan is that if you take the Shinkansen get an Ekiben. What is an Ekiben you may be asking? Well it is a Bento box you buy …
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