Japlanning 101 - Shinkansen

May 16, 2013

These aren’t your regular trains in your home town. Shinkansen, or "Bullet Trains", are a high-speed train that connects Tokyo with most of Japan's major cities.

This train system is a great alternative to traveling by air, and if you’re not from Japan, there is a great deal available to use the system for a steal.

Japlanning 101 - Accommodation

May 14, 2013

After buying the ticket to Japan the next big thing is deciding on your accommodation. Thanks be to the internet, for it has given us the way to find the best and cheapest accommodation for your needs.

In Japan there are many options for somewhere to sleep. You have your ultra chic 5 star hotels, midrange and budgets. You can go the traditional route with Ryokan accommodation. Or you can check out some truly unique digs and spend a night in a capsule hotel.

Japlanning 101 - Airfares

May 12, 2013

So you want to visit Japan? Wise choice. There is nowhere else like it on earth! First thing you’re going to need is an Airfare to get you there. Well, unless your canoe is in great shape, that is.

On most trips you take, your biggest single purchase is going to the ticket that gets you there and back. And in 99% of cases this is going to be an Airplane tickets. These days airfares are rising in cost and rarely stay static in pricing. The price range can vary from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars with just a day’s difference in your travel dates. Here are some tips on how to get the best deal on that ticket to Japan.

Japlanning 101 - Tokyo Skytree

May 5, 2013

Tokyo Sky Tree, the newest edition to Tokyo’s skyline which also happens to hold the title of the tallest tower in the world. Up the tower is two observation decks, not for anyone with a fear of heights.

We are coming up to Tokyo Sky Trees first anniversary, opening in May 2012 this new tower is the tallest building in Japan and the second tallest in the world. Standing at a staggering 634 metres, the tower is actually a large television broadcast antenna for Japans national television networks. However the tower has two observation sections one at 350 metres and another up at 450 metres.

Experiencing Hiroshima

May 2, 2013

Shortly after arriving in Osaka, we realised we had a spare day without any plans made. Well, that was quickly resolved: with rail passes in our hands we jumped on a Shinkansen, and headed to Hiroshima.

Hiroshima is about 90 minutes from Osaka on the Shinkansen. It's an interesting journey passing a lot of seaside towns and zipping in and out of tunnels.

Japlanning 101 - Sushi

April 27, 2013

Sushi is seen as by the world as the definition of Japanese food. Now you're in Japan, it's time to eat the best Sushi you will ever devour.

Sushi is a food that is readily available across Japan. You can get it at every connivence store, Train Station, Supermarket, even sometimes at McDonalds, and usually your not too far from a Sushi Restaurant.