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“In Japan for 7 days in August split between Tokyo and either Kyoto or Osaka. I want to visit some historical stuff, maybe catch a Sumo comp and some nightlife. As such is Osaka or Kyoto the better option? How much time should I spend in Tokyo?”   1 cheer 14 answers	jkorab
“My friend and I are planning a two-week trip to Tokyo in October and we're hoping to find some dance/nightclubs to visit. Any suggestions?”   2 cheers 8 answers	Eiri K. Lake Havasu City
“Hello, I'm headed to Japan soon and I'm looking for ideas on strange/offbeat things in Japan. I traveled there for a month in 2006. This time we're going for Yuki Matsuri/Tokyo and I'm looking things that aren't in guide books. Any ideas welcome! :)”   3 cheers 15 answers	Lee LeFever Seattle
“Hi everyone! Looking to visit for a honeymoon, but not for lovey-dovey themes. We want to experience Japan's culture and possibly stay at a [nicer] ryokan. But, what should our itinerary include? (We're thinking Nov 25 - Dec 7 or sometime in 2008).”   3 cheers 14 answers	Muriel Los Angeles
“i want to know what goes with a furisode kimono. I have the obi (i dunno if it's the right kind) and i know left over right... anything else i'm missing?” 1 answer	daiquirikiss Naperville
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Japan (日本 Nihon or Nippon?, officially 日本国 Nippon-koku?·i or Nihon-koku) is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, People's Republic of China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan

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