Does anyone here know what documents, besides your passport and visa, are needed at the border entry into Japan?
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posted by Masi
on Jul 13, 2008 -
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I'll visit Tokyo in late August to attend a training course. Business attire is recommended. Help!
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posted by clearlydemon
on Jul 11, 2008 -
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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 by mhaw
on Apr 22, 2008 -
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Bookfilter: I'm chasing books, stories, novels that prominently feature either Tokyo or Vancouver as settings. Please no Lonely Planet / Pilot Guides...
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posted by lych
on Mar 23, 2008 -
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I'm planning a trip to Tokyo mid-April and I'll be flying back to LHR on Apr 29th, which is Showa Day and the beginning of the Golden Week.
I'm told Narita is best avoided on that day, so I'm wondering if it's better to fly back a day earlier or, alternatively, a day later to make the most of any Showa day festivals.
Are there any festivals going on in Tokyo on that day? and, do museums, shops, etc stay open during Showa day?
posted by blogenstock
on Mar 17, 2008 -
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Calling all Japan MeFites as well as you real estate mavens...I'm thinking of buying a house here in Tokyo, and I need some advice.
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posted by zardoz
on Mar 2, 2008 -
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I am in Tokyo as we speak, on business for two more days.
I am in the Kayobacho district, one metro stop away from Ginza... though Saturday will see me taking an early train to Kamakura.
I am looking for two things: an amazing toy store and an amazing bookstore.
Suggestions?
posted by silusGROK
on Jan 31, 2008 -
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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.?
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posted by itchi23
on Jan 31, 2008 -
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Where in Tokyo can my friend-of-a-friend watch the 2008 Super Bowl,
not live at 0800 local time, but instead at a reasonable time in the evening?
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posted by No-sword
on Jan 31, 2008 -
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Going to Tokyo during the first week of August. I really want to see some New Media/Digital art. Where should I go? What should I see?
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posted by nimsey lou
on Jan 30, 2008 -
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The two of us are in Tokyo through November 8, being tourists. Are there any social opportunities for hanging out with other English-speakers (e.g. cheap organized tours, group outings for karaoke, etc.)?
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posted by cadge
on Oct 31, 2007 -
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Cool/Interesting Tokyo restaurants, bars and hangouts for someone who knows Japan
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posted by Marzipan
on Sep 27, 2007 -
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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 by priorpark17
on Sep 17, 2007 -
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I am visiting Tokyo next week. I have a few questions inside on where to stay and what to do.
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posted by gaelenh
on Sep 10, 2007 -
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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 by satisam
on Aug 31, 2007 -
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I will be in Tokyo from Sept 16 to Sept 23. Will I be able to climb Mt. Fuji or will it be closed off?
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posted by gaelenh
on Aug 9, 2007 -
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What's it like for a 30-something blue-collar type American to live/work in Tokyo?
posted by protocool
on Jul 30, 2007 -
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How can I get tickets to see a particular theater show in Tokyo?
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posted by xo
on Jul 2, 2007 -
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Is there a good English library in Tokyo? What about used bookstores?
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posted by rsk
on Jun 14, 2007 -
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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
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posted by ejoey
on Jun 6, 2007 -
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SarinGasFilter: in the Aum Shinrikyo sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995, 5 team members released a total of 5.5 litres of liquid sarin at 5 different locations. According to
this Wikipedia article, "a single drop of sarin the size of the head of a pin can kill an adult," yet the total deaths = 12.
Were Aum Shinrikyo aware that their sarin was spectacularly bad/ impure/ degraded, or were they aiming for significantly more fatalities?
posted by The_Partridge_Family
on May 16, 2007 -
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I'm thinking about a relocation from London to Tokyo. How does the cost of living compare between the two?
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posted by rsk
on Apr 10, 2007 -
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How can I find information (dates, location) about Design Week in Tokyo so that I can make my travel plans?
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posted by cadge
on Mar 28, 2007 -
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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!
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posted by teststrip
on Feb 14, 2007 -
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I'm off to Tokyo in a few months and would love to read some interesting books about/set there before I go...
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posted by teststrip
on Jan 15, 2007 -
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20-something woman wants to visit Japan for two weeks, alone. Doesn't speak Japanese (but can learn), has never visited Asia. Feasible?
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posted by cadge
on Jan 8, 2007 -
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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.
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posted by brett
on Nov 18, 2006 -
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I need to estimate and compare the expense of a two-week business trip to the following cities: Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Beijing.
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posted by nyu2
on Oct 31, 2006 -
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I'm going on vacation to Japan for the first time next month. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel?
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posted by minimal
on Oct 23, 2006 -
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I need an Irish gift (or alternative) for a Japanese wedding, next Saturday. Must be able to arrange in time. Help, there's more inside......
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posted by Wilder
on Oct 23, 2006 -
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Tokyo Ryokan - Looking for a nice family owned Ryokan for a stay in Tokyo. If you've had a good experience with one, please recommend.
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posted by jsonic
on Aug 22, 2006 -
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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.
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posted by jadepearl
on Aug 10, 2006 -
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Thoughts on doing a year long foreign exchange stint at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan.
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posted by matkline
on May 22, 2006 -
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TokyoFilter: My hubs and I will have a long layover at the Narita/Tokyo airport on June 2. How can we spend our time?
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posted by Brittanie
on Mar 9, 2006 -
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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.
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posted by nintendo
on Mar 1, 2006 -
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