Anyone got any tips for my backpacking around Japan?

SillySausage asked: I am going to Japan in under two weeks and will be backpacking for five weeks.

I have got a JR Pass and so travelling is no problem. I have a few days where I will be in Sendai City.
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Basically, the question is: has anyone got any tips for me? both places to [...]

June 20th, 2009 | Tags: , | Category: Japan | 7 comments

How much money will I need for a 4 week backpacking trip to Japan?

Bob asked: I will be staying in hostel accomadation, and my JR rail pass is paid for . I wish to eat good food but not in expensive in restaurants. I would like to do a few tours and trips maybe a scuba dive also and would like to bring back a few souveniers for [...]

June 14th, 2009 | Tags: , | Category: Japan | 6 comments