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Shizuko's Japan Travel Blog October 2005 Archive

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel since 1998

Japanese Ghost

Monday October 31, 2005
It's said that Japanese o-bon festival is similar to Halloween. Are you interested in Japanese ghosts and ghost stories? Japanese Ghost Links / Japanese Halloween Costumes

Living in Okinawa

Friday October 28, 2005
"I will go to Okinawa next October 10th until April 2006... I'd like all the tips, places to visit, museums, particular beaches..." Suggestions?

Visit Tokyo Motor Show

Wednesday October 26, 2005
Tokyo Motor Show 2005 is now being held at Makuhari, Chiba. This Japanese website shows you pictures of cars exhibited at the motor show. Also, this site lists videos from ... Read More

Japan Fall Foliage Map

Wednesday October 26, 2005
Beautiful fall foliage season has begun in Japan. Here is a clickable map to link to fall foliage destinations in Japan. Fall Foliage Clickable Map

Japanese Halloween Costumes

Monday October 24, 2005
In recent years, Western-style Halloween decorations and traditions are becoming popular in Japan. Japanese Halloween Costumes and Halloween Events in Japan Japanese Ghost

Should I Get a Rail Pass?

Friday October 21, 2005
"... Aside the from the one shinkansen ride, I'll probably using the trains to get around with my friends. Do you think it's worth getting a rail pass of some ... Read More

Eating Sushi in Japan

Wednesday October 19, 2005
Where to eat sushi in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Includes how to eat sushi. Sushi Restaurants

Fall Foliage Destinations

Monday October 17, 2005
Are you visiting Japan soon? There are many places to see beautiful fall foliages in Japan. I listed some great destinations. Japanese Fall Foliage Destination List Japanese Maple Pictures Autumn in Japan

Interracial Couple Visiting Japan

Friday October 14, 2005
"My wife and I will be visiting Japan in Febuary and I was wondering how the Japanese will take an Interracial couple... " Any Input?

Tokyo Motor Show 2005

Wednesday October 12, 2005
The 39th Tokyo Motor Show will be held from Oct. 21 to Nov. 6, 2005 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Advance tickets are available at JR East Midori no Madoguchi ... Read More

Japanese Furniture

Monday October 10, 2005
Japanese furnitures includes futon, tatami mats, shoji screens, fusuma doors, tansu cabinets, paper lanterns, and lots more. If you would like to make a Japanese-style room, there are places to ... Read More

Souvenior from Okinawa

Friday October 7, 2005
"I am taking a trip to Okinawa for a week or so. I would like to buy something there, that is unique to the island. Any ideas? ... Read More

Bowing in Japan

Wednesday October 5, 2005
Bowing is a very important custom in Japan. Learn how to bow in Japan. Etiquette in Japan

Autumn in Japan

Monday October 3, 2005
If you are wondering when the best time to visit Japan is, autumn is a good choice. What is autumn in Japan like? Japanese Fall Festivals Fall Foliages ... Read More
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