Tagged With "Tokyo Olympics"
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Re: Hiking Mt. Takao in Japan
I love Japan and hiking. This gives me a great place to go to escape the crush of Toyko on our next visit. Thanks for this. I didn't know about it when we lived in Japan.
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Re: Where We Went: London, Paris, Toronto
What's also interesting about the information is that it's from hotels.com which says in the first line it's helping us find "the best cities around the world". I'm not sure I buy the premise that popular is best. Another index I also find VERY interesting, in the quest to locate interesting places for longer stays on a budget, is the cost of living index for places around the world. While visitor costs and resident costs are not the same, still, it's an interesting tool and also gives us...
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Re: Where We Went: London, Paris, Toronto
That's a great point! I never like "best" lists, anyway...and like to stray into any place that looks good and take a chance on whether it's "Zagat-quality." The cost of living is interesting, too, especially for travelers on tight budgets; my experience in Portugal last summer (see BLOG here on TravelGumbo) has sent a couple of younger colleagues off to plan Portugal trips instead of more expensive parts of Europe.
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Re: On your marks, get set, get on board!
I just find it hard to envision the reserved Japanese jogging down this airport track....but I, too, like the idea!
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Re: On your marks, get set, get on board!
Sometimes getting to your gate involves walking half a mile. Walkways - when they are working - are a necessity to our ageing parents and less mobile neighbours. I just hope distances in this airport are not extreme.
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Re: We're more than Tokyo, Japan tells tourists
Tokyo can be a very intimidating city for a traveler because of it's massive and crowded metro system and it's lack of English speakers. I think that's why more people don't venture out past the tourist sights in Tokyo.
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Re: We're more than Tokyo, Japan tells tourists
A few simple items to remember when transiting Tokyo ... In Tokyo, JR/Subway maps are available for the asking (FREE from the station attendant) with stations listed in either English or in Japanese. Get a copy of both. Have someone write your destination in Japanese. When approaching someone on the street with a "Please direct me towards xxxx" written in Japanese I have ALWAYS been given good directions. (A mix of English and Japanese does NOT often work) This includes traveling solo in...
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Re: We're more than Tokyo, Japan tells tourists
US News published a story by the AP on problems that were occurring with increased tourism in Tokyo. http://www.usnews.com/news/bus...articles/2015/06/18/
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Re: Art Under Your Feet
A fascinating collection, PHeymont! It's amazing what you can see when you look around -- and down at your feet! Here's another for your collection, from the Czech Republic.
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American adds DFW-Beijing and Asia mileage bonuses
Looking to build up its Asia business and partnerships, American Airlines is offering a double-miles promotion on its flights from the U.S. to Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong, as well as on many intra-Asia routes served with its partner, JAL. MORE...
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Spotted on the Road: Tokyo and Jacksonville
Travel Rob shares the journey of his 1992 Nissan Cima from Tokyo to Jacksonville
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British Air parent makes new route connections
International Air Group makes some moves to drum up new traffic on both Atlantic and Pacific routes.
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Tokyo: Comfy sofas could make airport wait a joy
Tokyo's Narita Airport Terminal 2 now has a great place to wait...and wait, courtesy of a Japanese mattress manufacturer.
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Dec. 19, 2016: Views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building
Travel Rob shows us where to see some of the best views of Tokyo.
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July 1, 2019: Sunshine Aquarium,Tokyo, Japan
Travel Rob visits an unique Aquarium in Tokyo and gets some interesting photos.
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October 7, 2019: Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo, Japan
Travel Rob finds the right place to find a Pokémon. See what to expect.
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Where We Went: London, Paris, Toronto
Those were the top 3 international cities with U.S. tourists last year, according to the Hotel Price Index. Mexico City, Tokyo and Dubai showed the biggest increases. MORE
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ANA adds U.S. flights from Tokyo Haneda
ANA gets 3 more coveted slots at Haneda, the closer-in Tokyo airport that many airlines compete to get access to because it gives a time advantage.
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Lost in transition? Tokyo station app can help
Tokyo's giant rail and subway stations, Shinjuko and Tokyo Station can be a puzzle even for locals who need to switch among many different lines...and for visitors it's even worse. But a new app is designed to save the day for both. Released last year for Tokyo station, it now covers Shinjuku as well, and works in either English or Japanese. It uses positioning beacons inside the stations to help the app show you where you are and where you have to go. You are represented by a bright blue...
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5 Promising Cities in the World for Talented Young Go-Getters
Young people have different perspectives about great places to live when compared with other age groups. When you’re young, you often have a somewhat ambitious and innovative mindset that is fueled by the opportunity to develop personally and professionally, find new experiences and have the chance to interact with different cultures and interesting people. Now, where are the best places to find all of that? Tokyo, Japan Japan’s capital, Tokyo is a densely populated metropolis, so huge it’s...
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We're more than Tokyo, Japan tells tourists
At the turn of the last century, the Michelin guides were created to promote travel outside Paris (and increase demand for tires!). Now, Japan's ministry responsible for tourism and transport is trying a similar idea by publishing seven regional seven regional sightseeing routes.
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Delta Keeps Sought After Route. Can it Live With the Terms?
The Department of Transportation has allowed Delta to keep the sought after Seattle -Tokyo Haneda Airport route provided that they fly between Seattle and Haneda uninterrupted, every day of the year.
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens: Tokyo's Beautiful Bargain
Japan is, rightfully so, very proud of their gardens, and they are magnificent. The gardens I visited on my last trip have elements of both Japanese and Chinese gardens.
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2020 Olympics spur Tokyo 'hotel war'
A flurry of new-hotel building, massive renovations and even replacement of existing hotels is changing the face of Tokyo's central area and some suburbs, largely spurred by the hope of profiting on the 2020 Olympics.
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On your marks, get set, get on board!
The new Terminal 3 at Tokyo's Narita airport has dispensed with moving walkways and most signs, and has opted instead for springy walk...no, run-ways marked as if for a track-and-field meet.
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Tokyo Govt. Launches "Hungry for Tokyo" in NYC and LA
The Tokyo metropolitan government has dreamed up a new way to draw visitors to Tokyo: give them a taste of the area's cuisine first. They've partnered with over 40 restaurants in New York and Los Angeles for a "Hungry for Tokyo" campaign.
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World's top 3 theme parks: Disney, Disney and Disney
Tokyo's Disneyland has edged past the original Anaheim, CA Disneyland to become the world's second-most-popular theme park.
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Art Under Your Feet
Every now and then, wandering around a city, I've spotted an interesting, even beautiful manhole cover. Yes, the everyday necessity that keeps us from falling into the utilities.