Japan 2 Go is an application targeted at making your life in Japan easier as a tourist! I am personally a tourist from Australia, and in my experience the initial few days of navigating your way through Japan can be tough! There are so many options as to where you can eat, sight see and …
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A 50,000 seater stadium originally built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup this stadium is not only surrounded by forest but affords fabulous views of the nearby Mt. Fuji, is famous for green tea and offers easy access to hot springs. Only 240 kms from Tokyo and accessible by bullet trains which stop nearby a …
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Host to 7 Rugby World Cup matches including the semi-final & final the stadium is easily access direct from Narita Airport on the Narita Express or from central Tokyo on the Tokyu Toyoko Line. The stadium is 15-min walk from Shin-Yokohama station so anyone starting off from Tokyo should get there in an hour or …
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A Japanese Phone Number- How Hard Can That Be! Complicated, Tricky, Downright Unfair. As a resident of Japan I am thankful to my host country for accommodating me. I don’t intend to live here forever but I do wish to lead a relatively normal life. For that my needs are simple; food, accommodation and a …
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A little over five years ago, Christchurch was hit with its biggest earthquake to date, coming in at 7.1 magnitude. The earthquake devastated the city, destroying a vast majority of the city centre and hundreds of homes. In the end, over 150 people lost their lives and countless others lost family, jobs, friends and even …
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The second addition to this Budget Travel post is all about the flights. Buying flights can be frustrating and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out the tips below to make purchasing flights a lot easier and cheaper. Flights Buy one-way I buy a lot of my tickets only one-way. I do this …
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Budget travel is the real deal. Countless travelers are exploring this wonderful world right now for less than $50/day. I’ve put together a little guide (in two parts) that should help any new and seasoned solo traveler. I’ve found these tricks to help save money and enhance my travels in 30 different countries so far. …
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Traveling the world is many people’s dream; get up in one country and go to sleep in another. The pain is affording it. While many think it’s impossible to travel and work, others are showing them that it’s definitely doable. Whether you’re looking for a live-in position or temporary cash-in-hand job, there are several ways …
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It doesn’t matter if you’re flying across the country or across a continent, there are definitely staples that should be in everyone’s carry on to ensure a nice and relaxing flight. I have found over the years of travel that the list below have become a savior of sorts, especially on long-haul flights. The best …
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Traveling solo is one of the best experiences in the entire world. You get to choose when and where and for how long. You aren’t waiting on anyone, can eat anywhere you want, and spend as little or as much as you want. The freedom that comes with solo traveling is unbelievable and once you’ve …
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The Japan Unlimited SIM is the only SIM of it's kind that's available to non-residents of Japan.
It comes with a Japanese phone number and unlimited data. Available as a monthly ongoing service or for short term use.
