Tohoku: where the tourists are not
Where did the rest go? A lot went where I went: Tohoku. The north region of Japan. No crowds, great values, and more fun experiences than you would think any trip could provide.
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fare shock
I knew airline prices were rising, but I'm not a frequent flyer – to put it mildly – so I hadn't paid attention. And it's not just the cost of a ticket; it's the charges for baggage, of course. As an infrequent flyer, seeing actual costs is quite the shock.
cash
Anyone who has researched a trip to Japan has probably read countless articles stating that “Japan is a cash country”. You will need cash in Japan, more than in most of the US, especially in more rural areas. But there are non-cash options a-plenty, so check the infos on that. But, like i said, you […]
finally!
Zipair releases fares on a rolling quarterly basis. They also release different airports at different times. Finding out when for a particular airport isn’t the easiest things; you just have to keep checking.
The photo was taken 2024-5-29; it's one of my last views of Japan, flying home on Zipair
The photo was taken 2024-5-29; it's one of my last views of Japan, flying home on Zipair
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