Tohoku: where the tourists are not
37 million tourists to Japan in 2024, and 95% went south to Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Crowds and high prices and not a lot of fun.
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.
This website will help you find your travel experience of a lifetime, in Tohoku. Japan as you haven’t even imagined it.
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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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