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Through the Eyes of a Traveler

Still not sure about coming to Japan? Experience what Japan is really like through the words of those who have been there. These travelogues are the next best thing to actually traveling to Japan. Enjoy the sites, the tastes, the stories of must-see places, from mystical to adventurous, and so much more.

Travelogues of J. Heckathorn

J. Heckathorn, an award-winning magazine editor and writer, traveled to Japan for the first time, with hardly any preparation. He shares his story.

Travelogues of J. Lieberman

J. Lieberman is an author and photojournalist who lived 18 years in the Kansai region of Japan. He now calls Eugene, Oregon home. Read his fascinating tale of Japanese cuisine here.

Travelogues of D. Paget

D. Paget shares his own experiences of his excursions through Japan.

Travelogues of L. Chun

Travel along with L. Chun as she details her week-long stay in Japan.

  • Things I Regret
    Whoo-boy, I wish I had worn my best pair of walking shoes. Knowing the etiquette of having to remove my shoes indoors, I figured that I would bring a pair of sneakers that I could easily slip in and out of (versus my good walking shoes that need to be laced and unlaced). Big, big mistake...click here for more.

  • Introduction - Getting Started
    When we set out on our trip to Japan in the fall of 2003, I had considered our party to be a fairly savvy group of world travelers. Between the six of us, we had already traveled to some of the world's greatest cities...click here for more.

Travelogue of K. Paulo

K. Paulo details her two days in Tokyo.

  • Two Days in Tokyo
    When I arrived at Narita Airport, I realized that it is amazingly simple to navigate. There is only one way to the customs line, which moved fairly quickly, despite the amount of people arriving from various destinations...click here for more.

Travelogue of B. Burger

Travel along with B. Burger as he details his trip through Japan with his daughter.

  • My Daughter and I
    My 5-year-old daughter is a great traveler and loves sushi, and I loved my previous trip to Japan, so I decided to take her there without my wife and younger, considerably less easy, son...click here for more.

Travelogues of G. Tudor

G. Tudor shares his travels and adventures in these detailed journals of his many visits to Japan.

 

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