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As I wrap up my time in Asia, I\u2019m fortunate to have the opportunity to squeeze in a trip to one of the most idyllic of Asian destinations out there: Japan. A few hostel reservations have finally been made between my scouring of the guidebook, forums, and posts here<\/a>. With my JR Pass<\/a> officially in hand (it is not available in Japan), I\u2019m nearly on my way. Isn\u2019t trip preparation and anticipation a great aspect of travel?<\/p>\n

This is literally Japan 101 for me. The rumors of breaking the bank on the notoriously expensive<\/a> island have kept me away from there, until now. I\u2019m nearly a stone\u2019s throw away, in Korea, and not visiting Japan would be awfully regrettable, regardless of price. So in just over a week, I will set foot in Tokyo\u2019s Narita Airport for a weeklong whirlwind of the country. Conveyor belt sushi, the heart of modern technology, mesmerizing temples, geisha, and capsules; it\u2019s going to be a phenomenal trip.<\/p>\n

With only a week\u2019s time there, I\u2019ve decided to do \u201cclassic\u201d Japan; splitting time between Tokyo\u2019s glitzy modernity, and staying grounded in Kyoto\u2019s ancient traditions. Weather permitting, a foray in the direction Mt. Fuji would appease the adventurer in me, but that looks to be a game time decision.<\/p>\n

With that rough outline, and my trip notes doing little more than circling specifics, are there any suggestions you could offer? Particular neighborhoods, temples, foods, sites? Matt offered up a great suggestion of Memory Lane<\/a>, a cool back alley and the inspiration behind “Blade Runner.” Really, the sheer number of possibilities is mind blowing in a place like this, so I’m happy to entertain any suggestions from the seasoned veterans out there. Simply leave a comment below, and I’ll keep you posted until I depart.<\/p>\n

While I’m here I’ll be posting entries and pictures as I can. I\u2019m sure there will be enough to share for a while.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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