Looking for something different in Japan
Apr 24, 2014, 3:07 pm
#17
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Thanks for posting these suggestions.
Might I suggest the Tomb of Jesus (he was Japanese, don't you know?) or the adventures to be had in Mineland? Train up to Hachinohe and then a rental car around for a day or three is worth it IMO.
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/05/3...s-theyre-cool/
Apr 30, 2014, 6:23 pm
#19
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Another off-the-cuff suggestion. Any time you are in an area or city the has a rope-way nearby, make time to take it to the top. They are all over the country, from Kyushu to Hokkaido, and the views are invariably excellent. Every guide book I have seen makes a point of listing them.
May 5, 2014, 10:39 am
#20
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If you are in Tokyo (or even in Osaka or Fukuoka), you can consider checking out an Owl Cafe (because cat cafe are apparently so passe now!)
I went to one a few days ago and it was simply awesome - definitely something worth doing if you have the time!
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/11/0...otos%E3%80%91/
I went to one a few days ago and it was simply awesome - definitely something worth doing if you have the time!
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/11/0...otos%E3%80%91/
May 6, 2014, 11:38 am
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May 6, 2014, 1:23 pm
#22
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Sadly, I am no longer in Japan. I also said never again. 8 hour up and 2 minutes down. I probably did it too late as I was sliding in the snow during the climb. Cramp-ons did not help much. I think it was May 19. Right now Saturday looks like a good day, although it might not be warm enough: http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts...-Fuji/6day/mid
May 7, 2014, 12:35 am
#23
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Sadly, I am no longer in Japan. I also said never again. 8 hour up and 2 minutes down. I probably did it too late as I was sliding in the snow during the climb. Cramp-ons did not help much. I think it was May 19. Right now Saturday looks like a good day, although it might not be warm enough: http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts...-Fuji/6day/mid
Climbed Fuji once in October when there was snow. About 4 hours to get up. We ran down in about 20 minutes. It was like coming down a sand dune, 10 foot strides the whole way. It was a gas.
May 7, 2014, 2:26 am
#24
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If you are in Tokyo (or even in Osaka or Fukuoka), you can consider checking out an Owl Cafe (because cat cafe are apparently so passe now!)
I went to one a few days ago and it was simply awesome - definitely something worth doing if you have the time!
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/11/0...otos%E3%80%91/
I went to one a few days ago and it was simply awesome - definitely something worth doing if you have the time!
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/11/0...otos%E3%80%91/
Here's some pictures which I took.
There's also a penguin bar in Tokyo.
May 7, 2014, 2:55 pm
#25
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Not a great fan of keeping birds of prey in captivity. I might suggest instead that you visit the Tokyo Wild Bird Park instead. The garden in Meiji Shrine is also quite good for bird watching.
May 7, 2014, 10:37 pm
#26
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May 8, 2014, 7:56 pm
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Speaking of our furry friends and looking for something different; what about Okunoshima "rabbit island" which is not only covered in rabbits, but also features a poison gas museum...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Ckunoshima
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Ckunoshima
May 8, 2014, 10:17 pm
#30
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