#john daub

[lenbryant]

Only In Japan takes us to the world's oldest hotel (and second oldest business). 1300 years is a long time to keep your doors open.

[cliffdog01]

Where to STAY in Tokyo: SHINBASHI vs SHIODOME

I like the looks of Narita. I am doing a lot off the beaten track, so I'm happy to do a little bit of Touristy stuff in Shibuya. Akihabara will probably be the biggest, so much so that we'll need to add another night. On my G. maps page, where I've placed green flags at the places we might like to see and do and, Akihabara is getting slightly ridiculous looking.

[cliffdog01]

Typhoon Impacting Japan’s Obon Holiday Travel (August 2023)  ONLY in JAPAN * GO

Your Rav idea is great, especially if you want it to be a Family vehicle between trips. I suggest converting a Toyota Dyna Twin Cab and then converting the back. Japan has the best small form factor Camper builders on the planet (if you want, you could film at a Kei Truck convention for ideas) that'll get you the seats and a rig to do shots in.

[cliffdog01]

JR Rail Pass Price Hike | Update & Info (August 2023)  ONLY in JAPAN * GOONLY in JAPAN * GO

I wish when they were creating new passes, they made a Tokyo-only pass for 5000Y because I'd buy that or a pass that works with all the companies inside Tokyo. In Sydney and in Wellington, you could get passes like that. In Sydney, my family used a pass to go from our Motel in Parramatta out to the city via train/subway and then used Ferries to go to Manly and the Paramatta Wharf; it was a blast.

[cliffdog01]

Travel to Japan is Easier EXCEPT for this country -  ONLY in JAPAN * GO

After my trip to Tokyo, I really want to do my South to North plan for Japan, starting from Isigaki (and the most Westerly island Yonaguni and the most Southerly island Hateruma) and going north to Okinawa, Yakushima Kagoshima and finishing at Kanmonkaikyō Mekari Station. I wrote up the Itenary pre-Pandemic (also back when I could never have afforded it) but now I am confident I could pull it off in two years of saving.

[cliffdog01]

99.9% of Tourists NEVER visit here | Extreme East Hokkaido Experience ★ ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub

I love hitting compass points of places (aka the most North, South, East and West) in my home country New Zealand. I've reached all the points for the North and South Islands. I even have a crazy elaborate plan to visit Japan's most Southerly and Westerly Islands near Ishigaki.

[cliffdog01]

Tokyo Day Trips by Bus | Mt Fuji, Hakone, Yokohama  ONLY in JAPAN * GO

The Haito tour I liked was "Land on the Sea fortress that defended the capital! Second Sea Fort and Yokosuka Navy Curry"

I really want to do Oshima Island but I don't think I'll have time. I'm looking forward to the day trips I have planned for Okutama and Choshi.

[cliffdog01]

Japan’s Bumpy Road Back to Tourism (2023) | ONLY in JAPAN * GO

Space Boat is definitely high on my plans. Ever since I took a River ferry in Brisbane, I have been convinced that river systems like this are the most efficient and cheapest way to see a new city. I’m not gonna lie; I would prefer the older style that you, Peter and Shoji went on, but as far as I can tell, they’ve stopped using them after the Pandemic.

Man, speaking as a train lover, the trains you get in Tokyo are out of this world. I don’t like Rental Cars in foreign countries; they are stressful. I did it in Melbourne; it was not a pleasant experience, so long as I have a choice, I won’t do it again. Those trains get you to places like Choshi Tokyo Prefecture’s East Cape and most places you’d ordinarily take a Car. Choshi has an astounding Single older style track out to Tokawa Station with a walk to the most easterly point of the Prefecture. I love reaching the end of the line. Another place with an epic Tokyo Rural area is Okutama, with beautiful  Lakes and some fantastic trails out in Tokyo prefectures forests.

I hope I don’t annoy Japanese people when I go too much, but I love using my large Suitcase as a Poor man’s Palacan case. It has my computer in the middle and mostly Air and Clothes to keep it safe. Works, too. I’ve taken many flights, both Domestic (Napier and Taupo all across New Zealand) and International (San Diego, Gold Coast, and Vanuatu), and Unlike my Mum (who has a small bag that John would say is good), I never had anything Break.