September 30 2011

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

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Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and the second largest city after Tokyo. It is also one of the most frequent destinations for tourists who tread this country and, along with Kyoto and Nara, a favorite when it comes to choosing accommodation in Japan. It’s great, cosmopolitan and has that typical Japanese charm that combines glass and steel skyscraper with a past, culture and history. Read the rest of this entry »

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September 16 2011

Japanese night trains

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Japanese night trains
My favorite trains are the trains in Japan. What envy! Japan is indeed one of the most modern rail systems and efficient in the world, airlines and bus companies have had to go out and compete with best rates to avoid losing passengers.

When you travel in Europe is used to search overnight trains to save time and money on accommodation, so are there any night trains in Japan? Yes and they are all under the aegis of JR (Japan Railways), the state company. Read the rest of this entry »

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