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Jay Tee
Aug 30
Nara—Beauty in the Mountains
I had the amazing opportunity to recently guide a small group on a delightful stroll through the picturesque mountain town of Nara,...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
Japan: Credit Cards or Cash?
It is (finally!) possible and safe to use your credit card at most stores in Japan, although smaller shops, museums, and temples may...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
Electronic Money Cards (aka IC Cards) in Japan
Electronic money cards come in various types, such as ICOCA, SUICA, PITAPA, and more (see images). While the specific cards available for...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
How Safe is Japan... really?
It's safe enough in Japan to stagger home alone through the half-lighted streets to your apartment, rather drunk, at 3:00am, while...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
Are You Docking in Kobe or Osaka?
How do we get downtown? Is there a free shuttle? How do we get into the city? There is often terrible confusion and misinformation about...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
"What is Keihanshin?"
Keihanshin is the metropolitan region in Japan that encompasses all three cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe. It is the second most...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
Visiting Kyoto from Kobe or Osaka Port
Looking to check out Kyoto from a cruise ship arriving in Kobe or Osaka? Your best bet is to hop on a train for about an hour from Osaka...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
Japanese Stormy Weather
There is no need to panic due to the bad information being shared about extreme weather near Japan. (And I've been blocking other local...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
A Free Ferry to USJ? Yes!
Yes, you can take the free ferry from Tempozan/Osaka Cruise Terminal most of the way to Universal Studios Japan. Follow the very water's...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
Sweaty, Painful Thighs? Hurts to Walk?
What to do when your thighs make walking become painful.
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Jay Tee
Aug 30
Group Tour or Private Tour—Which is best?
When deciding between joining a large tour/cruise excursion or hiring your own private tour guide, it is important to weigh the pros and...
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