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Old Feb 7, 2016, 4:31 am
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Old May 31, 2015, 3:11 am
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Originally Posted by Bundy Bear
Jetstar fly to Osaka on the Dreamlifter from Cairns so I will look at some flights. Accommodation might be a bit tricky, I like Hilton but it comes at a price.
A dreamlifter might be a bit of an overkill for that route, Bundy!
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Old May 31, 2015, 5:59 am
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Originally Posted by NewbieRunner
* Discount fares are available by purchasing airpasses
- oneworld Yokoso/Visit Japan Fare
- JAL Welcome to Japan Fare
You won't be able to use these passes unless you plan to fly domestically to Osaka far in advanced and leave domestically in April due to blackout dates.
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Old May 31, 2015, 8:25 am
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Originally Posted by JALPak
You won't be able to use these passes unless you plan to fly domestically to Osaka far in advanced and leave domestically in April due to blackout dates.
Thanks. I've just copied the links from last year's Do thread but I'll check again and edit the post.
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Old May 31, 2015, 11:24 pm
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Originally Posted by NewbieRunner
- ANA Visit Japan Fare (Blackout period 13-25 March 2016)
The linked page says...

Travel not permitted

March 6th, 2015-March 31st, 2015/July 3rd, 2015-August 31st, 2015/December 4th, 2015-January 3rd, 2016/March 4th, 2016-March 29th, 2016/July 1st, 2016-August 29th, 2016/December 2nd, 2016-January 1st, 2017/March 3rd, 2017-March 25th, 2017
Shouldn't the blackout be March 4 - 29, 2016?
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Old Jun 1, 2015, 12:36 am
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Thanks for starting the post, SQ421! As always, I'll be working behind the scenes to get the dinner sorted.

Also, there are a plethora of beer bars in Osaka (and a few breweries) so I would be happy to lead a pub crawl (or two, or three...)!
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Old Jun 1, 2015, 1:14 am
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Originally Posted by armagebedar
As always, I'll be working behind the scenes to get the dinner sorted.
And the legendary FT Japan Do Quiz! ^
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Old Jun 1, 2015, 1:15 am
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Originally Posted by JALPak
Shouldn't the blackout be March 4 - 29, 2016?
No idea where I got the dates from but the post has now been amended. Thanks.
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Old Jun 1, 2015, 5:01 am
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Why no love for the two Hyatt's in the area?
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Old Jun 1, 2015, 2:36 pm
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Originally Posted by The_Wrath_of_Khan
Why no love for the two Hyatt's in the area?
There's two? I could only find the one (Regency) and have made reservation there. If there's two, I'd be up for splitting the reservation and getting more stay credits!!
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Old Jun 1, 2015, 3:48 pm
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Originally Posted by SQ421
There's two? I could only find the one (Regency) and have made reservation there. If there's two, I'd be up for splitting the reservation and getting more stay credits!!
There is the Hyatt Regency Osaka and the Hyatt Regency Kyoto. Certainly the Kyoto one would work to stay at on Saturday with the schedule.
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Old Jun 1, 2015, 4:53 pm
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Originally Posted by The_Wrath_of_Khan
There is the Hyatt Regency Osaka and the Hyatt Regency Kyoto. Certainly the Kyoto one would work to stay at on Saturday with the schedule.
Assuming the dinner is in Osaka wouldn't that be a bit of a hassle?
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Old Jun 2, 2015, 1:18 am
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Not if you have a JR pass ...
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Old Jun 2, 2015, 1:28 am
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Originally Posted by NewbieRunner
And the legendary FT Japan Do Quiz! ^
Btw, I took a picture of the test questions with answers so I'm hoping you recycle the questions!

Here is a question you might consider.... By the end of construction of the island made for KIX airport, how many feet did the island sink?

A) 17 feet (5 meters)
B) 27 feet (8 meters)
C) 37 feet (11 meters)
D) 47 feet (14 meters)
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Old Jun 2, 2015, 1:38 am
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JR has a special rapid service connecting Kyoto and Osaka stations. It takes 30 minutes, and costs ¥560 (as of June 2015). Last train leaves just after midnight.

And the answer is B.
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Old Jun 2, 2015, 1:59 am
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Btw, I took a picture of the test questions with answers so I'm hoping you recycle the questions!
I have a hard copy. ^
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