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Beyond Fukuoka: Sample 5-Day Itinerary using JR Kyushu Rail Pass

Yosh Dimen — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:16:59 +0000

Fukuoka might be the face of Kyushu for many travelers, but here’s the thing: it’s just one city in a region that spans over 36,000 square kilometers and includes seven distinct prefectures. That’s a lot of ground—and a lot of culture, cuisine, and jaw-dropping scenery—to pack into a single island. To treat Kyushu as “just

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Top 10 Usual Tourist MISTAKES in OSAKA & KYOTO, Japan

The Poor Traveler® — Sat, 10 May 2025 11:43:20 +0000

Many of those who travel to Japan for the first time go to Osaka. It serves as the primary gateway to Kansai Region and it has a lot to offer to tourists. Along with that, travelers also often go to Kyoto on the same trip since it is Osaka’s neighboring city. These two neighboring cities

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Top 15 Usual Tourist MISTAKES in JAPAN

The Poor Traveler® — Sat, 03 May 2025 10:25:35 +0000

Japan is a destination that attracts travelers from all over the world. With its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality, it’s no wonder tourists keep coming back. There are just so many places to explore that every trip feels like visiting an entirely new destination. Whether you’re hunting for the freshest sushi, exploring centuries-old

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How to Register for VISIT JAPAN WEB • A Step-by-Step Guide

The Poor Traveler® — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:29:34 +0000

Japan is among the most visited countries for Filipino travelers, and it isn’t difficult to understand why. There’s so much to love about Japan that its proximity to the Philippines is just a bonus. Even our team has visited The Land of the Rising Sun over a dozen times. The country has a good mixture

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Top 28 OSAKA Things to Do & Places to Visit (with Prices!) 2025

Asta Alvarez — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:13:35 +0000

After more than 10 trips, you’d probably think that the team is already done with Osaka. But that is far from the truth. Osaka is like a bottomless pot of attractions that can fill up both your bellies and itineraries. Osaka has something to offer to almost any type of traveler. There’s Universal Studios Japan

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2025 TOKYO HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR Guide

Asta Alvarez — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:11:11 +0000

Albus Dumbledore once said, “It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” Tokyo took that advice to heart — and poof! There’s Warner Bros. Studio Tour — The Making of Harry Potter. We are no delivery owl, but consider this your invitation to turn your wizarding dream into reality. Hop on

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2025 TOKYO DISNEYSEA Guide for First-Timers

Asta Alvarez — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:59:49 +0000

Japan is home to not one but two Disney-themed amusement parks — Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! This guide will focus more on the latter, so if you are visiting here for the first time soon, hop on and come aboard as we sail through the only DisneySea theme park in the world! We’ve been

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2025 TOKYO SKYTREE TRAVEL GUIDE: Know Before You Visit!

Asta Alvarez — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:45:43 +0000

Have you heard about a colossal radio tower standing guard over the Tokyo Metropolis area all day and all night? Its size may overwhelm you at first, especially up close, but you can’t help but admire its dignified appearance as it shoots up toward the sky. Tokyo Skytree accurately embodies the famous saying “the sky’s

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How to Claim TAX REFUND in Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan & Japan (For Tourists)

Vins Carlos — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:53:39 +0000

If you’re the type of traveler who enjoys shopping abroad, then one thing you should really take advantage of is the tax refund policy implemented in many countries. In this article, we’ll share with you a step-by-step guide on how to avail of it in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore. What is a tax refund?

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YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN: 15 Best Things to Do & Places to Visit

Asta Alvarez — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:52:02 +0000

One of the best things about Japan is that it’s bursting with places to see and things to do wherever you go. It’s expected when it comes to global tourism favorites like Osaka and Tokyo. But even destinations that are virtually unheard of among international tourists also have so much to offer. Case in point:

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13 Places to Visit in CENTRAL JAPAN in SPRING (including Cherry Blossoms Spots)

The Poor Traveler® — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:06:41 +0000

It’s no secret that we adore Japan! To this day, it remains our most visited country. In fact, when the pandemic first reared its ugly head in 2020, we were scheduled to complete setting foot in ALL its prefectures. It was one of our big trips that got cancelled. But you know what, it’s the

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