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Let’s Visit Asia

Archive for the ‘Japan’ Category

December 23rd, 2007

German Christmas Market in Tokyo

If you can’t travel all the way to Europe, you can get experience a German-style Christmas market at Roppongi Hills.

From traditional German Christmas pyramids, to Käthe Wohlfahrt gifts and trinkets, to Christmas fare such as stollen, gluehwein (mulled wine) and bratwurst — German tradition, right in the heart of Tokyo.
Tags: Asia, asia-destination, asia-hotels, asia-travel, […]

By Ruth -- 1 comment

November 28th, 2007

Wreck Diving, Surfing and Oss-Piste Touring, from Action Asia

I just bought the latest issue of Action Asia magazine– a must-have if you’re planning on wreck diving in Asia soon. The glossy pages also feature surfing in Malaysia, both on the open sea and in the city (!) and off-piste touring in Japan.

Adventure packed, that’s what this issue is!
Tags: adventure-travel, Asia, asia-destination, asia-hotels, asia-travel, […]

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November 21st, 2007

Japan Implements Tightened Airport Security Measures

Japan seems to be tightening security measures at the airports and has started fingerprinting and photographing foreigners as they arrive.
Nearly all foreigners age 16 or over, including longtime residents, will be scanned. The only exceptions are diplomats, government guests and permanent residents such as Koreans who have lived in Japan for generations.
The fingerprints and photos […]

By Ruth -- 2 comments

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