Accommodation Japanese style |
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| Ryokan (Japanese inns) | |
| Minshuku | |
Airports |
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| Narita / Haneda / Nagoya / Kansai / Chitose / Fukuoka / Okinawa | |
Arts and crafts |
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| Drama: Noh and Kabuki | |
| Music and instruments | |
| Ikebana (flower arranging) | |
| Art and prints | |
| Manga | |
Food & drink |
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| Guide books | |
Holidays and Festivals |
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| National holidays 2008 & 2009 | |
| Traditional festivals | |
Hot springs (Onsen) |
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Immigration issues |
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| Taking medication into Japan | |
| Visa/Entry status | |
| Fingerprinting and photo | |
| Lost passport | |
Language & Culture |
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| Gardens | |
| The Tea Ceremony | |
| Speaking & writing Japanese | |
| Useful words & phrases | |
| Etiquette | |
Martial arts |
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| Judo | |
| Kendo | |
| Sumo wrestling | |
| Medical care | |
Religion |
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| Shinto | |
| Buddhism | |
Transportation |
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| The Tokyo Metro | |
| Luggage on the Shinkansen (Bullet train) | |
| Kansai Thru Pass | |
Useful telephone numbers |
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Weather and seasons |
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[fact file]
Cultural, practical and background information on Japan to make your trip more enjoyable.