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I went to Tokyo, pussycatj.

It was brilliant, as always, despite the biblical natural disasters Wink Japan really is so fascinating, and it was nice to feel warm all the time even in torrential rain. There's so much to see and never enough time to see it all, and the people are lovely. I'm now overcoming my fear of not being able to speak or read the language - I even managed to travel around alone some of the time, which was quite an achievement for a scaredy-cat like me.
PeterCat
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Originally posted by PeterCat:
I went to Tokyo, pussycatj.

It was brilliant, as always, despite the biblical natural disasters Wink Japan really is so fascinating, and it was nice to feel warm all the time even in torrential rain. There's so much to see and never enough time to see it all, and the people are lovely. I'm now overcoming my fear of not being able to speak or read the language - I even managed to travel around alone some of the time, which was quite an achievement for a scaredy-cat like me.


Wow P, sounds absolutely awesome, myself and OH are going to the Far East as soon as the kids are off our hands. Did you manage to go any of the remote areas? I bet there is such a cultural difference, and as you said, a bit 'scarey'. Good for you Thumbs Up
Puss
Hope you had a great time Peter, nice to see you back Hug My nephew who's currently living in Australia has been on hol there too -due back in Sydney today, you mught have bumped into him given that it's such a small quiet place Laugh... You've got me worried now about the earthquakes and the typhoon and if he's back safely- off to email him!
FM
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Originally posted by PeterCat:
I went to Tokyo, pussycatj.

It was brilliant, as always, despite the biblical natural disasters Wink Japan really is so fascinating, and it was nice to feel warm all the time even in torrential rain. There's so much to see and never enough time to see it all, and the people are lovely. I'm now overcoming my fear of not being able to speak or read the language - I even managed to travel around alone some of the time, which was quite an achievement for a scaredy-cat like me.


glad you enjoyed it PC, my niece is teaching english there, and is even considering extending her visa, because she likes it so much.
M
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Originally posted by pussycatj:
Wow P, sounds absolutely awesome, myself and OH are going to the Far East as soon as the kids are off our hands. Did you manage to go any of the remote areas? I bet there is such a cultural difference, and as you said, a bit 'scarey'. Good for you Thumbs Up

I've been going there for 4 years now (my OH is Japanese). We've mainly stayed around Tokyo, though we tend to seek out the things that tourists don't do. I've also been to Kyoto which I heavily recommend, though do try to avoid July/August if you don't like hot, humid weather. Fortunately, I love it!

It certainly is another planet. It's so strange not being able to read most of the signs, though the transport system is quite "Anglo-friendly" with stations announced in both English and Japanese. That's if you can read the maps of the train system Wink

If you do go, try seeing some of the less popular shrines and temples (like Tokyo Daijingu - lovely!). Oh, and take plenty of money. The Japanese excel at selling you stuff you never realise you needed Big Grin
PeterCat

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