In this post, I'll be discussing FAQs about getting a Japan Tourist Visa Invited by US Military or SOFA Status. Before anything else, I'd like you to …
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Military Life in Japan
Our Favorite Restaurant near NAF Atsugi: Fuyuan
I don't really want to reveal our secret but this restaurant deserves a spotlight among the military families who live on or off base. On …
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How to Really Teach English in Japan (as a Military Spouse)
Disclaimer: This article assumes that you’re already in Japan with SOFA and Multiple Entry and Exit Stamps on your passport. “Ada, how did you …
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Fuji Five Lakes
Lake Motosu Camping with Side Trips to Aokigahara Forest & Panorama Dai
Of five lakes surrounding Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi (Kawaguchiko) and Lake Sai (Saiko) were the only places we had been to before we decided to go on …
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Kawaguchiko and Saiko: Weekend Break with the Hubby
Most people would travel to Nikko, Tochigi during the early fall season. We were going to stay there for the weekend, that was the original plan. But …
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Sightseeing Bus Tour of Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saiko
Kawaguchiko, popularly known as Lake Kawaguchiko, is one of the Fuji Five Lakes which surrounds Mt. Fuji and is actually the most visited attraction …
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Tokyo
Robot Restaurant: Full Review (and Booking Discount Tickets)
I've heard about the Robot Restaurant for a while and have walked past it a number of times during my trips to Kabukicho in Shinjuku, Tokyo. It always …
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Travel Between Tokyo and Osaka: Best and Cheapest Ways 2018
Given the efficient transportation networks which exist between Tokyo and Osaka, be it using bullet trains or local trains, along with local budget …
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SAKURA Japan in the Box Show at Meijiza Theater: Is it Worth it?
I honestly had trouble coming up with a title for this article, because there’s no simple way to describe the performance I witnessed. Sakura Japan in …
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Kanagawa
Yugawara Travel Guide (With Our Itinerary)
It's been awhile since our last trip. Since then, we've had our first child and I've changed work locations and hours, so our freedom to travel has …
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39 Beautiful Photos of Hasedera During the Hydrangea Season
Aside from the cherry blossoms, tourists also look forward to in June to see the beautiful hydrangea season. In Kanagawa Prefecture, the …
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25 Best Places and Things To Do in Yokohama (in 2018)
As a couple living only 30 minutes from Yokohama, we have been there so many times we've lost count. In many ways, Yokohama is like Tokyo's younger …
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Kyoto
When You Arrive Late in Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
There are many awesome sightseeing opportunities in Kyoto and one of those is the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. We decided to add this to our itinerary …
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Kimono Rental Experience in Kyoto with Saganokan Shijo Shop
Disclaimer: This Kimono experience in Kyoto was provided as a free sample by JAPANiCAN. No part of this blog post/review is influenced. All opinions …
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Izakaya Cooking Class in Kyoto? Our Review of Cooking Sun
Disclaimer: This Cooking class experience in Kyoto was provided as a free sample by JAPANiCAN. No part of this blog post/review is influenced. All …
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Osaka
Universal Studios Japan Full Guide (with Tips to Wizarding World)
I know what brought you here. You want to know how to get inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction of the Universal Studios Japan, …
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How to Buy Universal Studios Japan Tickets in Advance 2018
I remember looking at the Universal Studios Japan admission tickets back in 2012 when they were only around 6,200 yen, and thinking "Wow, that's …
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Love & Marriage
Things I’ve Learned From My First Year of Marriage
I never thought I'd ever tie the knot, but when I finally did I was very unsure about how it would work out for us. A little background, my …
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How Filipinas with Foreign Partners are Viewed in Japan
Disclaimer: I am not generalizing the situation of all Filipinas with foreigner partners in Japan and all Japanese women with my sentiments here. It's …
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5 Delicious Filipino Food for the American Palate
Well it seems that I've been conscripted into writing on my loving Wife’s websites on a regular basis due to my last articles success. The problem is …
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