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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    Thanks for the TR. Always enjoyable, always informative.
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    Since being in photos is not my thing (only taking them) the photogenic level of the shoes is not so important to me. The fact that I would probably trip and break my ankle in those ranks a little higher on my list of things to consider.
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    Amazingly in some of the videos people looked to be wearing rather everyday shoes but I think I would just end up on my backside. I also plan to take my hiking poles to assist in my efforts to stay upright.
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    Your Salomons look nice. Our hiking boots are also Gore-tex and what I figured would do in the main. We are not planning super-rural. Would definitely like to do a few walks where I think cleats, as you suggest, would be useful. Walking up to Yamadera for instance. I have viewed videos of people...
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    Great photos of all the snow. Looks amazing. Which brings me to asking a rather mundane question. Our next trip to Japan will be January and although the exact itinerary awaits finalisation, snowy regions will definitely be involved, such as around Sendai perhaps further north. We are none of...
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    I particularly like the inside back pocket you added. Sadly don’t envisage being close by in the next few trips. But should be a possibility in trip envisaged in Jan 2028. Yes I am the sort of person who plans trips years in advance. This is why I need notebooks!
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    That is so cool. And 19k well spent in my opinion. I shall definitely have to get there one day.
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    Trip to UK to visit Mr ShelleyB’s family. Coming home via Tokyo (as we have to come home via somewhere after all) but only there for 3 nights. Have a longer trip planned for January 2026, with exact details awaiting confirmation of leave dates for Mr. ShelleyB
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    it’s no worse really than any big Australian city. And better than some smaller towns in the UK.
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    We are staying at the Ginza Dormy Inn in October for 3 nights in a superior triple and it was just under 20K per person per night, just as you say. Does include breakfast and a private bathtub on the balcony though. I think this is excellent value given the current price of Tokyo hotels.
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    That just makes me keener to visit.
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    Snow, Onsen and Crab!

    I look forward to seeing a photo of the cover!
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    A short(ish) trip to Japan

    I believe @rbjhan has indeed commenced a new trip report. It can be found here: https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/snow-onsen-and-crab.116801/
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    Melbourne Airport value parking

    We use the Value all the time, even for day journeys. My personal experience has been that the short term car ppark while closer is often so full it can take ages to find a park, cancelling out the time saved by avoiding the bus. I have never had to wait more than 5 minutes for the bus at either...
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    The definitive thread on Qantas IT gripes

    This happened to me the other day. Had to try a few times, and then for some reason it worked. I don't recall doing anything different the time that worked versus those that did not.
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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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