The “poor manners of foreigners”, seen as a problem throughout Japan, cannot be dismissed as a difference in culture or people’s standards. It may be due to a need for knowledge about the manners required in Japan, a difference between a local perspective and a tourist perspective, or a lack of environment surrounding tourists. The…
There are 5 major Discount stores. Daiso, 3 coins, Seria, Can Do and Watts. The biggest store for Daiso is located in Kinshicho. JR Soubu Line – Kinshicho Station North Exit Tokyo Metro Hanzoumon Line – Kinshicho Station exit 3 Left 1 minute 3 coins- Tachikawa Station Chuo Line (rapid) JC19 , JR Nambu Line…
Currency Bring Cash. Credit cards can be used around significant cities but not so much in the countryside.Your local bank can accommodate exchange requests (you might have to let them know in advance depending on the amount)It is best to avoid Japanese banks to convert using brand new Dollar bills if you need extra to…
What is a hanko used for? What exactly is a hanko? A hanko/inkan (used interchangeably) is a carved stamp that can be used in any situation where an individual, or an individual on behalf of a company, might otherwise use a signature or initials. Signing contracts, banking (at a bank), or receiving a parcel are just…
小値賀島 Ojika Island | Ojika Town, Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture This small island is floating at the northern tip of the Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture. Ojika Island is the central island of the Ojika Islands, which consists of 17 large and small islands and is located approximately 60 km west of Sasebo City. This island…
Having lived in Southern California for over Twenty years, we used to go to Baja California several times a year.Particularly to Tijuana, Rosarito beach and puerto nuevo (Lobster Village).We mainly stayed at Real Del Mar or Puerto Nuevo Baja Hotel.Real Del Mar is a golf resort with several onsite Restaurants and Bars and Cigar room…
My husband’s incentive trip as we were fortunate to visit Barcelona in the past. Acapulco was a tropical spot much different from Baja, Mexico, where we were used to going.We stayed at Princessa Hotel—a great hotel with many amenities like swimming pools, Spas, and a doctor’s office. Shops.Not to mention, it was right on the…
My husband and I have been through three Cruises. All to the Caribbean Islands. Nassau, Grand Cayman Islands, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios Jamaica, and Cozumel, Mexico.All through, Cruises are OK; we’d rather travel directly to the destination and start enjoying the country without losing time on the Ship.Nevertheless, we enjoyed the Caribbean Islands, a sense…
Italy is one of my favorite countries in Europe.Our first city to visit in Italy was Milan.They are known as the Fashion capital and Old historical Buildings.The city was amazingly magical.We visited the world-famous Duomo, Lake Como, City of Alexandria.We rented a car and drove around the city and the countryside.The funny thing is that…
On our way home from Barcelona, Spain, the airline made an error on a connecting flight in Paris, France, and we spent a night there.We were excited to be able to have a free night to explore the city of love.After checking in to the hotel that the airline accommodated for us.We wasted no time…