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    eSims, what is your experience.

    We have used Ubigi in Japan twice - first time in 2023 for 3 weeks, most recently a month or so ago for 10 days. Both times we have been very happy with the service. Excellent connectivity even in rural areas. Prices for Japan are very reasonable. On the most recent trip we used the 3Gb/30 days...
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    The Dark side of Japan Tourism.

    I can attest it is relatively common in Melbourne. I have personally been on a train that hit a person, as was Mr. ShelleyB in a separate incident.
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    Qantas plane makes emergency landing at SYD

    It certainly doesn't help anyone to make it sound more dramatic. Seems quite dramatic enough already.
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    Qantas plane makes emergency landing at SYD

    Just reported on The Guardian - Qantas QF520 makes emergency landing at SYD with suspected engine failure. From "just in" reporting sounds like it failed on take off.
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    Cash or Card? Countries where you still need cash.

    The lack of preparation by some travellers is amazing isn't it? It's hardly a secret that cash is still required in many places in Japan, including sometimes in quite touristy areas. A quick google would surely forewarn people that it would be wise to at least get some cash out of an ATM upon...
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    CI A350 + Cathay A330 vs JAL 787-8 J

    To clarify I was travelling CI on points. However, as far as I could see all J passengers were being directed to the Marhaba lounge. For example I happened to see a work colleague in the queue who was meant to have been on a CX flight earlier that day but which was cancelled, and a number of...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    I must admit my experience is a bit different. I lived in the UK for a number of years and still travel back there every few years. The trains can be excellent, when they are on time, but in my experience they are often not on time. And even paying for seats is no guarantee of actually getting...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    And so ends a short but very enjoyable trip to Japan. Had an excellent time. Consistent with our previous trips, food was excellent and cheap (last night pizza aside) and accomodation quite reasonable if booked well in advance. For our short trip with only a few locations, purchasing individual...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    Our flight to TPE was very pleasant, and had the bonus of arriving at the same terminal from which we were departing, making transit very easy. The lounge was the same one which we used when heading to Japan, which is a comfortable if unremarkable space. We all made sure to eat well, as out...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    And so to our last day. Flight scheduled for 5.55pm, which is a bit of an awkward time as it doesn’t leave much of the day before feeling the need to get to the airport. That is particularly true of Mr. ShelleyB who gets a bit antsy worrying about being on time for the flight. We therefore...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    The next day was our last full day in Tokyo, and had a day planned with something for everyone. We started off at Tokyo Dome, which is the home of the Tokyo Giants baseball team. We sadly were not able to catch a baseball game (missed it by one day) but were there to visit the batting and...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    I generally have 3 notebook inserts at any one time, plus I have the cloth zipper refill. The leather insert looks great, but as you say it's very expensive. My notebook often looks extra bulky when actually traveling as the insert I use to record my travels gets very big with stuff I have stuck...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    Our final stop after Kanazawa was Tokyo. To get there we used the Hokuriku Shinkansen, leaving from Kanazawa station at just after 10, arriving in Tokyo around 12.40. Our final hotel was the Mitsui Garden hotel in Kyobashi, an easy 10 minute walk from the station. The room was a genuine triple...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    Our final day in Kanazawa was predicted to be rainy after lunch, so we got out and about early to beat the rain. We spent the morning walking around the Nagamachi “Samurai district”. This area of kanazawa contains a subtantial number of well-preserved Edo-era residences. The majority of these...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    I know what you mean but the bulk doesn’t bother me so much. Here’s mine on the flight in to BNE yesterday.
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    Nice. I have the Kyoto one like you. Was tempted to buy Tokyo Station one when I visited a few days ago but can only use one at a time?
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    Yes indeed! Will edit now
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    After a few hours in Kenrokuen, headed back towards to the hotel. Mr. ShelleyB and ShelleyB-son headed directly back to the room, but I took a little detour via Hands store to purchase the 2025 calendar refills for my Traveler’s Company notebook, which I have been using from last year. For...
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    Quite possibly. Had checked via email before arrival so knew they did not do so. As @drron said, could have dropped at 7-11 but decided against the extra effort.
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    Our next destination was Kanazawa, transiting there on the Nohi bus express via Shirakawa-go. We were tempted to arrange a few hours in Shirakawa-go as the village has world heritage status for its Gassho style houses. However, we would have been a bit hamstrung by the luggage. Coin lockers are...
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