Planning a trip to Tokyo/Kyoto towards the end of May and I'm looking for suggestions for great places to stay for two nights in Kyoto (inexpensive to moderately priced) as well as don't miss sights/restaurants in Tokyo and Kyoto. We will be there for about two weeks.
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 21 answers

How can I, an American, get money to travel to Japan? - Ideally I'd like to go through arts & humanities grants, cultural exchange programs, or visiting artist/musician programs, but other forms of travel funding assistance would be great too. Bonus mefi: how can an American musician (electronic, pop, club) find venues, promoters, DJ's, clubnights, etc, that can lead to a performance while visiting Japan/Tokyo.? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend where to find a job in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 8 answers

One day layover in Tokyo, New Years Eve. Where to party? [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 9 answers

Cool/Interesting Tokyo restaurants, bars and hangouts for someone who knows Japan [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 8 answers

I am going to a conference at the Four Seasons Hotel at Chinzan-so in Tokyo. I can't afford to stay there. Any recommendations of nearby hotels that are cheaper?
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 5 answers

How long did it take to fly from London (England) to Tokyo (Japan) in 1973? For bonus points how much did it cost? Were there differences between the airlines at the time?
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 4 answers

How can I get tickets to see a particular theater show in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a cheap meetup venue for 20 to 30 people on a weekday morning in central Tokyo. It would also be nice if the space was big enough to fit [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm thinking about a relocation from London to Tokyo. How does the cost of living compare between the two? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I find information (dates, location) about Design Week in Tokyo so that I can make my travel plans? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 5 answers

I was off to Kyoto by myself to see the cherry blossoms, till a friend decided to come too. Now I've cancelled my single room accommodation and because of the mere weeks to go, we can't get a booking... I need help - google fails me! [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm off to Tokyo in a few months and would love to read some interesting books about/set there before I go... [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2007 - 17 answers

What do the Japanese eat for breakfast in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2007 - 39 answers

20-something woman wants to visit Japan for two weeks, alone. Doesn't speak Japanese (but can learn), has never visited Asia. Feasible? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 31 answers

I'm going to Japan next week. I've already reviewed the general "what should I do?" threads, and those have been great, but I have some specific requests and questions. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 20 answers

Help me travel to the future (in Tokyo)! [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2006 - 18 answers

looking for new things to do in tokyo... [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 8 answers

Tokyo or Kyoto shopping filter: On a mission for boxwood combs. Do people have any suggestions on where to purchase traditional, handmade combs in Kyoto or Tokyo? I have some names and addresses however, the information maybe way dated. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2006 - 3 answers

Thoughts on doing a year long foreign exchange stint at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 6 answers

Must-see and must-do in and around Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2006 - 17 answers

A Tokyo elopement - can it be done? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2006 - 5 answers

Japan, Japan, Japan, I've been living in Japan 6 months now, and have a sister coming to visit for four days. I want to show her the best and brightest as quickly as possible. [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2006 - 12 answers

Tokyo in 2 weeks - Any festivals going on? What's the weather going to be like? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2006 - 3 answers

What are the best Japanese language schools in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2006 - 1 answers

How do I find a non-teaching job in Japan? [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2005 - 9 answers

The girlfriend and I are going to Tokyo for a week's vacation in October. She'd like to get a tattoo while she's there (she already has a couple). The designs she has in mind (probably a Haeckel piece) would require a very skilled tattoo artist, I'd think. Any recommendations?
posted on Sep 10, 2005 - 8 answers

Where on the net can I get decent quality, authentic japanese/tokyo street/stylish clothes for an average-sized Caucasian male? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2005 - 7 answers

Help me find housing in Tokyo. [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2005 - 9 answers

I have a cellphone contract with J-Phone in Tokyo that just renewed itself for another year. The problem with that is that I'm no longer in Tokyo. The English J-Phone website says I must report in person to cancel my contract. This is not a possibility. Is there another option I have for canceling this contract?
posted on Jan 25, 2005 - 3 answers

Going to Japan with husband for a week in October. Don't speak Japanese, never been to Asia before, need ideas for itinerary. Help us avoid getting Lost in Translation? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2004 - 15 answers

Can anyone give me some subjective or anecdotal information about the weather in Tokyo during autumn? [more inside...]
posted on May 18, 2004 - 4 answers