So At What Point... [about North Korea missile launches]
Sep 16, 2017, 6:49 am
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MH17 on the other hand was targeted specifically by a missile.
Sep 17, 2017, 3:06 pm
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Leaving for Japan next Sunday. I'm more concerned about ordering correctly in Japanese restaurants than the missle tests. Anyone know how to request a Katsu-Don with the egg fully cooked?
Many good reasons given here by other posters not to worry about NK. Thanks for that.
Many good reasons given here by other posters not to worry about NK. Thanks for that.
Sep 19, 2017, 12:27 pm
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I'd actually be more apprehensive about going to London or Europe than Japan. I've been in Tokyo for the last 2 launches and only the news was covering it. Normal people just went about their business. Swiss Cheese Boy just likes throwing his toys every so often. Best to ignore it and just enjoy your trips!
Want to plan a trip to Europe, but all the terrorism is giving me pause.
Sep 19, 2017, 12:46 pm
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Agreed. We are headed to Hokkaido at the end of October and my biggest concern is how to buy/reserve bus tickets and dressing warm enough for the weather.
Other than that, I am more concerned about my cholesterol level than the how DPRK missiles will affect our trip.
Other than that, I am more concerned about my cholesterol level than the how DPRK missiles will affect our trip.
Sep 20, 2017, 10:38 pm
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I've removed several posts that strayed significantly off topic. Let's keep this thread related to discussion of the DPRK missile launches and what impact they have on people's travel to Japan.
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armagebedar
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Regards,
armagebedar
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Sep 22, 2017, 6:21 am
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I anticipate cheap, cheap, cheap flights to Tokyo from airlines concerned about filling seats to a location which may be the target of a missile launch, and not wanting to suspend those flights. :-:
Sep 24, 2017, 12:48 pm
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Hmm...when this thread started on Sept 15th, I was not worried but the invective and threatening rhetoric since is getting worse.
I am thinking of switching the trip to Taipei instead of Tokyo..have a back up hotel already booked in Taipei and can switch the flight for not much money.
I have been to Japan many times but never Taipei (out of the airport that is) so that may have something to do with it—as they say, a change is as good as a rest.
Not sure any of it matters if things get to a critical stage, but at least Taiwan is more remote than Japan from any crazy things happening.
You guys still think all this is worry over nothing?
I am thinking of switching the trip to Taipei instead of Tokyo..have a back up hotel already booked in Taipei and can switch the flight for not much money.
I have been to Japan many times but never Taipei (out of the airport that is) so that may have something to do with it—as they say, a change is as good as a rest.
Not sure any of it matters if things get to a critical stage, but at least Taiwan is more remote than Japan from any crazy things happening.
You guys still think all this is worry over nothing?
Sep 24, 2017, 1:34 pm
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Hmm...when this thread started on Sept 15th, I was not worried but the invective and threatening rhetoric since is getting worse.
I am thinking of switching the trip to Taipei instead of Tokyo..have a back up hotel already booked in Taipei and can switch the flight for not much money.
I have been to Japan many times but never Taipei (out of the airport that is) so that may have something to do with it—as they say, a change is as good as a rest.
Not sure any of it matters if things get to a critical stage, but at least Taiwan is more remote than Japan from any crazy things happening.
You guys still think all this is worry over nothing?
I am thinking of switching the trip to Taipei instead of Tokyo..have a back up hotel already booked in Taipei and can switch the flight for not much money.
I have been to Japan many times but never Taipei (out of the airport that is) so that may have something to do with it—as they say, a change is as good as a rest.
Not sure any of it matters if things get to a critical stage, but at least Taiwan is more remote than Japan from any crazy things happening.
You guys still think all this is worry over nothing?
Sep 24, 2017, 1:37 pm
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Sep 24, 2017, 5:23 pm
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I serious doubt that. Currently nothing indicates that an ICBM is heading for Japan. Tourists will continue to flock to Japan. Should the DPRK attack Japan, then the economy of the whole region (and not just Japan) will go belly up. The world economy is going to take a massive hit as a nuclear strike would likely be the start of what will be called in future history books World war III. And if that happens we've got more important things to worry about than cheap air fares...
Sep 24, 2017, 9:01 pm
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Hmm...when this thread started on Sept 15th, I was not worried but the invective and threatening rhetoric since is getting worse.
I am thinking of switching the trip to Taipei instead of Tokyo..have a back up hotel already booked in Taipei and can switch the flight for not much money.
I have been to Japan many times but never Taipei (out of the airport that is) so that may have something to do with it—as they say, a change is as good as a rest.
Not sure any of it matters if things get to a critical stage, but at least Taiwan is more remote than Japan from any crazy things happening.
You guys still think all this is worry over nothing?
I am thinking of switching the trip to Taipei instead of Tokyo..have a back up hotel already booked in Taipei and can switch the flight for not much money.
I have been to Japan many times but never Taipei (out of the airport that is) so that may have something to do with it—as they say, a change is as good as a rest.
Not sure any of it matters if things get to a critical stage, but at least Taiwan is more remote than Japan from any crazy things happening.
You guys still think all this is worry over nothing?
Sep 24, 2017, 10:10 pm
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I have a trip to Chugoku in November.
Am I worried? Just slightly especially since the war of words between KJU and POTUS is not stopping and it's reaching a stage where neither wants to back down. But I'm not going to let my worry derail my travels plans. Life goes on.
There's nowhere really safe right now in this world.
Am I worried? Just slightly especially since the war of words between KJU and POTUS is not stopping and it's reaching a stage where neither wants to back down. But I'm not going to let my worry derail my travels plans. Life goes on.
There's nowhere really safe right now in this world.
Sep 25, 2017, 1:23 am
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Hmm...when this thread started on Sept 15th, I was not worried but the invective and threatening rhetoric since is getting worse.
I am thinking of switching the trip to Taipei instead of Tokyo..have a back up hotel already booked in Taipei and can switch the flight for not much money.
I have been to Japan many times but never Taipei (out of the airport that is) so that may have something to do with it—as they say, a change is as good as a rest.
Not sure any of it matters if things get to a critical stage, but at least Taiwan is more remote than Japan from any crazy things happening.
You guys still think all this is worry over nothing?
I am thinking of switching the trip to Taipei instead of Tokyo..have a back up hotel already booked in Taipei and can switch the flight for not much money.
I have been to Japan many times but never Taipei (out of the airport that is) so that may have something to do with it—as they say, a change is as good as a rest.
Not sure any of it matters if things get to a critical stage, but at least Taiwan is more remote than Japan from any crazy things happening.
You guys still think all this is worry over nothing?
Sep 25, 2017, 2:53 am
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I maintain my complete indifference. I feel safer visiting Tokyo right now than I would visiting London. The only place in the area that I'd be antsy to visit if this keeps escalating would be Seoul.