I've always wanted to go to Japan. I have friends who have lived there, and I'd have loved to have visited, if I'd been able to afford it at the time (doing the whole 'tour tourist' thing doesn't appeal to me - I like to see things from the perspective of people who live there). Anyway - envious!
::serendipitous:: The islands are very beautiful, particularly Nansei in the south, The Japan Sea Coast & the mountains of Hokkaido. It's funny how few think of Japan's countryside, so ingrained are the Blade Runneresque impressions of it's cities. I'd encourage anyone to get out & explore a little & not just let it all zoom by in the window of a bullet train. Wish I'd had more time to do that my very ownself!
doing the whole 'tour tourist' thing doesn't appeal to me...
Ha! That's one thing that has changed about the Japanese overseas, they're now a lot more likely to strike out on their own than be herded around in a group package. Can't recommend goin' it alone here though as the culture can be impenetrable without a local to smooth the way. Best plan to tag along with a knowledgable friend if you can. Also, red hair will get you far!
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doing the whole 'tour tourist' thing doesn't appeal to me...
Ha! That's one thing that has changed about the Japanese overseas, they're now a lot more likely to strike out on their own than be herded around in a group package. Can't recommend goin' it alone here though as the culture can be impenetrable without a local to smooth the way. Best plan to tag along with a knowledgable friend if you can. Also, red hair will get you far!
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