Monday, January 5, 2009

Kenya Travel & Tourism

Magical Kenya - http://www.magicalkenya.com
The official travel and tourism guide by the Kenya Tourist Board describes attractions and provides databases of safari operators and accommodation.
US State Department - Kenya Consular Information Sheet - http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1151.html
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
Yahoo! Travel - Kenya - http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-191501600-kenya_vacations-i
Directory and information about hotels, attractions and cities with maps, pictures and travel advice.
Kenya.de - http://www.kenya.de/
Information on Kenya and its resources.
Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Kenya - http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=ken
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
Kenyalogy - http://www.kenyalogy.com/
Information for tourists about the parks and reserves, wildlife and general background about Kenya. Includes forum, maps, photo and art galleries.
Kenya Space - http://www.kenyaspace.com
Includes information on security, Kenyan food, national parks, scuba diving, golfing and simple Kiswahili translations.
Diani Beach Guide - http://www.dianibeach.com
A guide to the products and services available in Kenya's south coast.
Kenya.com - http://kenya.com/
Provides travel and safari services. Includes information about the history, culture, language, government, climate, wildlife tours, packages and fares finder.
Webkenya - http://www.webkenya.com
Includes information on destination sites and an introduction to the Kiswahili language.
Visit Kenya - http://www.visit-kenya.com
Information about visiting Kenya.
BZ's Kenya Travel Guide - http://www.bwanazulia.com/
Detailed independent tourist information on Kenya along with some useful Swahili phrases.
Exclusively Kenya - http://www.visitkenya.com/
Information on Swahili, hotel online booking and tips on travelling.
GORP Kenya - http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/africa/kenya.htm
Information on Kenyan game parks and destinations
The Africa Guide - Kenya - http://www.africaguide.com/country/kenya/
Provides visitor information along with background material on the people and their culture including their music, cuisine, festivals, arts and crafts.
Kenya Travel Ideas - http://www.kenyatravelideas.com
Information on safaris, real estate, Kenyan cultures and books on Kenya.
Masai Mara Photo Safari Guide - http://www.masai-mara.net
Travel guide aimed at the independent traveler interested in photographic safaris.
Pride of Safaris - http://www.prideofsafaris.com
Guide to premier luxury travel locations across Kenya.
Lonely Planet - World Guide: Kenya - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/kenya/
Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of this African country.
Savannah Camps - http://www.savannahcamps.com/
Offers destination management and safari ground handling services. Includes fly-in safaris and excursions, special interest expeditions and participation in wildlife research and community service.
AfricanMecca, Inc. - http://www.africanmeccasafaris.com/
Specializing in tours of Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar.
Express Travel Group - http://www.etg-safaris.com/
Offering package safaris in East Africa.
Private Safaris - http://www.privatesafaris.co.ke/
Ground handling agents with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and in Diani, operating a fleet of 86 vehicles comprising safari minibuses, 4-wheel drive safari Landcruisers, 20-seater coaches and 45-seater coaches.
Asili Adventure Safaris - http://www.asiliadventuresafaris.com/
Travel agency arranging safaris, tours and holiday throughout East Africa. Based in Nairobi.
Kenya Beach Travel - http://www.kenya-travels.com/
Based in Mombasa, provides tours to eastern Africa destinations.
Kenya One Tour - http://www.kenyaonetours.com
Offers safaris, tours and related activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Wandering Nomads - http://www.wanderingnomads.com
Walking excursions in Northern Kenya.
Kenya Beach Travel - http://www.kenya-travels.com/
Based in Mombasa, provides tours to eastern Africa destinations.
Kenya One Tour - http://www.kenyaonetours.com
Offers safaris, tours and related activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Wandering Nomads - http://www.wanderingnomads.com
Walking excursions in Northern Kenya.

Kuwait Travel & Tourism

Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Kuwait - http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=kwt
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
iExplore Community - Kuwait - http://community.iexplore.com/planning/journalRegion.asp?LocationID=207
Adventure and experiential travel agency provides traveller-written journals, travel reviews and photos.
Excite Destinations: Kuwait - http://www1.excite.com/travel/travelguide/destination/0,20310,Middle_East-444,00.html
Includes fact sheet, what to do, where to stay, specialty guides.
Lonely Planet - World Guide: Kuwait - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/middle-east/kuwait/
Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.
Travel Document Systems: Kuwait - http://www.traveldocs.com/kw/
Includes entry requirements, advisories, and related links.
Active Holidays - http://www.activexholidays.com/
Hawally based agency specializing in holiday travel including cruises, lodging, and tours; includes details on services, specials, and contacts.
Pan Arab Travels Co. - http://www.patravels.com/
Agency and travel management consultants; find out about destinations, specials, and services.

Korea South Treavel & Tourism

Korea National Tourism Organization (KNTO) - http://www.knto.or.kr/
Official government site promoting Korean tourism, with sections on sightseeing, food, culture, and festivals.
Life in Korea: Travel Guide - http://www.lifeinkorea.com/cgi-bin/travel2.cfm
Guide to Korean tourism and information on sprecific regional attractions.
Everland - http://eng.everland.com/
Theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi. With park map, hours, directions, and accommodations information.
Maitravel - http://www.geocities.com/maitravel/
Offers information about Korean history, culture and maps. Also gives tour information around Kyongju, Andong and Busan.
Root Travel, Ltd. - http://www.roottravel.co.kr/
Travel agency offering various tour packages and courses around the peninsula.
Xpertour.com - http://www.xpertour.com
Arranges Korea tours, hotel stays, business trips, and visa information.
Freelangs - http://www.freelangs.co.kr/
Information about Buddhist meditation zen center, travel sites, events, shopping, accommodations, homestay, and tour guides.
Lonely Planet World Guide - South Korea - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/south-korea/
Travel book's online guide to Korean tourism, costs, attractions, history, culture, and environment.
Korean Folk Village - http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/folk/english/
Traditional Korean village exhibiting cultural and historic artifacts and buildings, including a marketplace.
Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA) - http://www.kata.or.kr/
Organization to promote tourism in Korea and improve service to quality to travellers in Korea. Includes links to regional governments and tourist complaint forms.
K.T.I.D. Co., Ltd. - http://www.intokorea.net/
Offers sightseeing, shopping tours, transfers, accommodation help, bus, car and phone rentals, and tour guides.
All4U Korea Tour - http://ggmland.com
Offers airport/hotel transfers, car rental, and customized tours with a private driver. [Japanese, English]
Ahh, Awesome Korea - http://www.angelfire.com/pa/sgtgov/sgtgov2.html
Affectionate look at South Korea. Korean food, entertainment, nightlife. Informational links for those visiting or interested in learning about the ROK.

Korea North Travel & Tourism

US State Department - North Korea Consular Information Sheet - http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_988.html
Offers general country and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Korea, Democratic People's Republic of - http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/139/country_guide/Far-East-Asia/Korea-Democratic-Peoples-Republic-Of.html
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
Travel Information in Democratic People's Republic of Korea - http://hk.geocities.com/hkgalbert/jskorea01.htm
Information and links for travelers.
Travel in North Korea - http://www.stat.ualberta.ca/people/schmu/nk.html
Web links to travel information, including travelogues, tour operators, country information and recommended reading.
iExplore Travel Guide - North Korea - http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/North+Korea/Overview
Information for travelers.
Travel Adventures: North Korea - http://www.traveladventures.org/continents/asia/northkorea.shtml
A collection of brief travel accounts with photos and Web links.
Lonely Planet - World Guide: North Korea - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/north-korea/
Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.
Koryo Tours - http://www.koryogroup.com/
Beijing-based, British-run firm specializing in individual and group tours to North Korea. Includes tour descriptions and dates, photo galleries, and practical information for visitors to the country.
North Korea, March 1995: Please Bow to the Great Leader - http://www.koreanwar.org/html/nk/intro.htm
Australian Paul Bakker's account of his 1995 trip with photos.
A Visit To North Korea - http://www.yunkai.de/stories/northkorea/northkorea.html
Pictorial travelogue of a visit in October 2000.

Jordan Travel & Tourism

US State Department - Jordan Consular Information Sheet - http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1149.html
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Jordan - http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=jor
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
Guardian Unlimited Travel - Countries: Jordan - http://travel.guardian.co.uk/tag/jordan
Ongoing collection of articles focusing on ecotourism, sightseeing in the city of Petra and the desert of Wadi Rum, as well as practical advice for tourists.
Virtual Tours of Jordan - http://www.panoramaproductions.net/jordan.htm
A visual tour of some of the best sites in Jordan: Wadi Rum, Petra and Jerash.
In a Gentle Balloon above Wadi Rum - http://www.obs-us.com/obs/english/books/mem/n01a01.htm
A travel adventure.
Ruth's Jordan - http://www.jordanjubilee.com/
An introduction to the kingdom. Includes information and advice for the independent traveler, and a description of the everyday life of some of the Bedouin and the village people there as well as photographs.
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/oregon/639/
Nice summary of various tourist places to visit. Site also sells souvenirs from Jordan.
Jordan - The Ancient, Holy Land - http://www.come2jordan.com/
Photographs and descriptions of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Descriptions available in several languages.
Jordan Tourism Board North America - http://www.seejordan.org/
Provides tourist information. Features a catalog with car rental offices, bus schedules, information on historical sites, museums, and cultural centers.
Jordan Tourism Pages - http://henrymiddleton.netfirms.com/
Gives details about the country and the key sites, as well as photographs.
Lonely Planet - World Guide: Jordan - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/middle-east/jordan/
Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.
iExplore Community - Jordan - http://community.iexplore.com/planning/journalRegion.asp?LocationID=201
Adventure and experiential travel agency provides traveller-written journals, travel reviews and photos.
Jordan at AtlasTours.Net - http://www.atlastours.net/jordan/
Jordan online tourism guide offering tourist information, sites and cities, entertainment, hotels, and suggested programs.
Jordan-Holy Land Explorer - http://www.jordan-holylandexplorer.com
Provides information about Jordan, a tourist guide, map, directory, and an image gallery.
Jordan Select Tours - http://www.select.jo/
Destination management company. Company profile, list of tour types available, and contact details included.
Aodeh Desert Services - http://www.aodeh.de/aodeh_e.htm
Bedouin and guide. Features information on services, and photographs from previous trips.
Darna Travel and Tours - http://www.darnatravel.com/
Specialist in pilgrim tours for Muslim and Christian tourists. Features the programs of various tour packages.
Nebo Tours - http://www.nebo.com.jo/
Arranges biblical tours and trips to the neighboring countries.
Jordan Direct Tours - http://www.jdtours.com/
Organizes various types of independent tours. Features a list of suggested itineraries, tourist information, and a gallery of photographs.
Discovery Travel and Eco-Tourism - http://www.discovery1.com/
Offering corporate travel and exotic expeditions.
Jordan Circle Tours - http://www.jct.com.jo/
Provides a variety of tours, with experienced multilingual staff.
Dead Sea Beach Tours - http://www.dsbt.com/
Offering standard and incentive programs.
Yolla Travel and Tourism - http://www.yolla.com.jo
Packages for Jordan, Israel and Lebanon. Also offering honeymoon packages for newly weds.
Petra Tours - http://www.petratours.com/
Offers services in incoming and outgoing tourism, air travel and transportation.
Petra Moon Tourism - http://www.petramoon.com/
Organizes custom-designed tours: adventure, health, pilgrimage, and archaeological.
Tropicana Tours - http://www.tropicanatours.com/
Promotes incoming tourism to Jordan and the Middle East. Provides hotel bookings, car rentals, desert safaris, and diving holidays.
Dakkak Tours and Travel - http://www.dakkak.com/
Operators specialized in incentive tours covering Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon.
Pan East Tours - http://www.paneast.com.jo/
Organizing incoming and outgoing tours. Includes a gallery of photographs, information on trips, and the company profile.
Two's Company for Travel and Tours - http://www.twosco.com/
Arranges tours to Jordan, Israel, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt. Services include hotel reservations, meals, land transport, and a translation guide.
Amin Kawar and Sons Travel and Tourism - http://www.kawar-tours.com/
Organizes religious tours, and cruises in Aqaba.
Amani Tours - http://www.amanitours.com/
Provides tailor made private tours in the country. Features visit programs, letters from clients, news, and information about the Dead Sea medical center.
Travel One - http://www.travel1.com.jo
A travel agency offering tours in Jordan and the neighboring countries.
Ambassador Services - http://www.ambassador.com.jo/
Organizes incentive itemized packages, special interest programs, religious tours, camping activities, conferences and seminars.
The Orientals for Travel and Tours - http://www.otigroup.com/
Offers a full range of travel services including hotel reservations, air travel arrangements, tours and car rental. Destinations include Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Far East.
Tawfiq Zaatarah and Co - http://www.tzc-travel.com/
Offers hotel booking, outgoing and incoming tours in Jordan.
Blue Bird - http://www.bluebird.com.jo/
Arranges a variety of tours in Jordan and its neighboring countries for both individuals and groups.
Hashweh Corporation - http://www.hashweh.com
Specializes in travel and tourism within the Middle East, and organizes adventure, leisure, historical, and biblical tourism.
Sun Tours Travel and Tourism - http://www.suntours.com.jo
Air travel agents, charterers, and package tour agents organizing tours to Jordan, Egypt and the neighboring countries.
Blue Bell Tours - http://www.bluebelltours.com
A receptive tour operator.
Alia Tours - http://www.aliatours.com.jo
Specializes in inbound and outbound tourism, ticketing, cargo, car-rental, charter flights, conference arrangements and hotel reservations.
Jordan Tourism Coalition - http://www.jordantc.com/
Offer incoming tour packages for groups and individuals. Profile, services, photo gallery.
Via Jordan Travel - http://www.viajordan.com/
Provide inbound tourism packages. Profile, services, destinations, contact information.
Ashtar Tours - http://www.ashtartours.com
Cultural, Religious, and Historical tours in the land of Jordan.
Jordan First - http://tours.bizland.com
Religious tou
Knight Travel and Tourism - http://www.knight.com.jo/
Organizes incoming and outgoing tours for groups as well as individuals. Includes the company profile, and programs.

Jamaica Travel & Tourism

Discover Jamaica - http://www.discoverjamaica.com/
Offers a detailed look at the major tourist destinations, attractions, restaurants and events.
Jamaica Irie - http://www.jamaica-irie.com/
Directory of attractions, tour providers and local links for Jamaican travel resources.
Island Jamaica - http://www.islandjamaica.com
Photographic journey through Jamaica showcasing hotels, travel routes, music, events and communities.
Jamaicans.Com Travel Guide - http://www.jamaicans.com/tourist/
Includes Jamaica and destinations overviews, tips, travel links and a traveler discussion board.
Positive Tourism - http://www.positivetourism.com
Offers updated tourism news and information for Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril, Mandeville and Port Antonio.
Island Basking - http://www.islandbasking.com
An online guide to Jamaica's resort areas and tourist recreation activities.
Jamaica Tourist Board - http://www.visitjamaica.com
Provides information on resorts, vacations, recreation activities, lodging, island hospitality, and packages.
MakeItJamaica.com - http://www.makeitjamaica.com/
Features a free bi-monthly Jamaica ezine providing travel reviews and recommendations and rental of a vacation villa on Jamaica's north shore.
Negril Today - http://www.negriltoday.com/
Tourist resource including lodging, airfare, meals, excursions, scuba, and snorkeling.
The Grand Lido Visitors Hangout - http://groups.msn.com/TheGrandLidoVisitorsHangout/
Club site for visitors of the Grand Lido Resorts in Jamaica; includes trip reports, photos, chats, and moderated message board.
See Jamaica Cheaply - http://www.seejamaicacheaply.com
Booking agency for hotels, resorts, and villas around the island. Online advisor, FAQ, and overviews of destinations provided.
All-Inclusive Resorts Jamaica - http://www.all-inclusive-jamaica.com
A Guide to the all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica. Includes reviews of each resort with ratings. Adults only and family.
Great Vacations - http://www.greatvac.com
Offers worldwide vacation specials, online newsletter, airline ticketing and contact information.
Chin Yee's Travel & Tours - http://www.chinyeestravel.com
Provides a company profile, details of travel services offered, online bookings, weather updates and contact information.



Japan Travel & Tourism

Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd. - http://www.knt.co.jp/kokusai/top.htm
Features newsletter on tourism, online reservation help, prearranged package tours, and links. Offices in Tokyo and Osaka.
Goodwill Guides - http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/essential/guideservice.html
Nationwide free volunteer guide directory provided by the Japan National Tourist Organization. Offers proposed tours, recommended sightseeing, and local contact details in each area.
JapanAid - http://www.japanaid.com/
Provides translation and concierge services for foreigners in Japan via the telephone.
Sunrise Tours by JTB - http://www.jtbgmt.com/sunrisetour/
Offers hotel and tour packages in Japan with English speaking guides.
Hike Japan - http://www.hikejapan.com/
A UK-based company offering walking holidays such as mountain pilgrimage trails, sacred sites, hot springs, and traditional Japanese food and accommodations.
Tours Gallery - http://www.toursgallery.com/
Australian based small group and special interest tours of Japan.
Jaltour - http://www.jaltour.co.uk/
Includes information on package tours, accommodation, rail passes, tips, and discount flights to Japan, Oceania and S.E. Asia. [Site is in English, Spanish, German, Japanese]
InsideJapan Tours - http://www.insidejapantours.com/
Offer small group tours, self-guided packages and fully tailored holidays.
Adelsman Tours - http://www.adelsmantours.com/
Illinois based tour operator for first-timers to Japan.
Walk Japan - http://www.walkjapan.com/
A 12-day walking tour along an Edo Period highway from Kyoto to Tokyo. Includes 2 guided days in Kyoto, 8 days of walking in the countryside, and 2 more free days in Kyoto.
J and Y Travel Japan - http://www.jy-travel-japan.com
Agency serving the non-Japanese community specializing in domestic travel.
All Japan Private Tours and Specialty Services - http://www.kyoto-tokyo-private-tours.com/
Offers private full and half day tours in English in Tokyo and the Kansai area, as well as business project coordination and liaising to consulting and specialty shopping.
Tara Group - http://www.tara-group.com/
Customized Japan tours and homestays.
Samurai Tours - http://www.samuraitours.com/
Small escorted group tours of Japan from a Colorado based company.
Japan Event Services - http://www.japanevents.com/
Customized travel arrangements including personalized itinerary planning, guide services, corporate meeting planning and special interest tours.

Blue Skies, No Sushi - http://catb.org/~esr/writings/no-sushi/
Eric has enlightening experiences in Japan while expounding on the benefits of Open Source and Linux.
Japan on $1000 per Day - http://www.asktog.com/travel/Japan/japan01.html
The Tognazzini's spend two weeks in Japan where they would eat poisonous fish, sleep at mountain inns, and travel the length of Japan's main island, leaving a trail of hundred dollar bills like Hansel and Gretel's trail of bread crumbs.
Operation Cherry Blossom - http://dominik.net/japan/
Dominik Rabiej's travelogue of his January 2002 two-week stay in Japan as part of the US Army's Operation Cherry Blossom, a prize given out at the May 2001 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Includes over 500 photos and 25,000 words of text.
Favorite Getaways in Rural Japan - http://ease.com/~randyj/rjjapani.htm
Randy Johnson's guide to rural Japanese travel getaways, with facts on using Japanese inns, transportation, and baths, plus insights on Japanese culture, customs, and religion.
Oniko Goes To Japan - http://www.sonic.net/~anomaly/japan/
Includes Japan travel diary detailing travel to Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Yamagata, and Saigoku (Kansai).
Travel Adventures: Japan - http://www.traveladventures.org/continents/asia/japan.shtml
Contains many stories and pictures - each of which can be enlarged and sent as a postcard for free. Links to travel sites.
Japan Journal - http://www.creighton.edu/GradSchool/Japan/
Dr. Bates-Jensen and Carrie Sussman, authors of a book on wound care, travel to Kanazawa, Kyoto and Tokyo.
Bilder Book Japan - http://www.bilderbook.de/japan/
Mostly pictorial travelogue of a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto. Site is bilingual in English/German.
Weill in Japan - http://japan.weill.org
Chronicles a student's six-week homestay and attendance of International Christian University's Summer Courses in Japanese.
Japan, a travelogue by Evelyn C. Leeper - http://www.travel-library.com/asia/japan/leeper.html
A personal journal covering a 1996 trip to Japan. The well-traveled author took the usual tourist track from Tokyo, to Kyoto/Nara to Hiroshima. Text-only.
An American Visit to Japan, 1923 - http://www.transpect.com/japan_diary/
This is the diary kept by the maintainer's grandfather on his visit to Japan from August 6 to September 10, 1923. An idyllic travelogue culminating in the cataclysmic Tokyo Earthquake and Fire.
Yakushima - http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~aland/JAPAN/yakushima1.html
Details of a one-man backpacking expedition on the island of Yakushima in Kyushu.
Black Ant's Tanka Journey to Japan - http://www.ahapoetry.com/blackant.htm
English language tanka and haiku sequence from a poetry journey to Japan.
What's with...Japan? - http://www.geocities.com/thduggie/japan/japan.htm
Travelogues from a one year stay in Japan with pictures and related links.
Japan by Motorcycle - http://www.chachich.com/jpnbike/
Daily journal of a 7000km, 24-day motorcycle trip across Japan in 1999. Includes text and photos covering most regions including Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku.
Travelogues in Japan - http://gojapan.about.com/cs/travelogue/
A collection of travelogues - learn from other travelers' trips to Japan.
A Second Trip To Japan - http://www.johnharveyphoto.com/Japan2/
A three week trip starting in the southern city of Kumamoto, visiting 11 different cities finishing in Tokyo. Highlights include the festivals in Kyoto, Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Miyajima, Matsumoto and hot springs in Kyushu.
A Trip to Japan - http://www.johnharveyphoto.com/Japan/index.html
Three engineers take a two week trip to Japan to see the source of all things electronic (and visit a few friends along the way). Some of the high points include Tokyo, Nikko, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Kyoto, Nara and Toyohashi.
Jeremy's Japan Trip - http://jeremy.zawodny.com/japan/
Includes flight schedule, travel log and many photographs of Jeremy's trip through Tokyo, Kamakura and Kyoto.
Japan Trip 1998 - http://www.halfaya.org/leo/Japan/1998/index.htm
Details of a 1998 trip to the Tokyo area to visit friends and in-laws.
Japan Gourmet Expedition - http://mattw.de/japan00/
Travelogue with detailed descriptions and photos of the food (e.g. sushi, okonomiyaki, sukiyaki, natto, shiokara, shirako, ramen, soba, tendon). Places visited: Tokyo, Nikko, Yonezawa, Kyoto.
Solo Japan - http://japan.mercifulhouse.net/
Travel report from a Finn who visited Japan in November 2002 for 14 days. Thoughts, experiences, photographs, tips and links.
Mark Peters Travel Stories - http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~markpeters/library/library.html
Three trips through Japan made by an Australian.
My Trip to Japan - http://www.dichne.com/trip.html
Details of a sumo oriented trip to Japan in 1998. Includes pictures of several top athletes.
Rash in Japan 1999 - http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Rash/words/99japan.htm
Journey report for a 1999 trip to Tokyo and some nearby areas.
Japan Travel - http://www.janhoo.com/japan.html
Details of various trips within Japan including Okinawa, Izu-hanto, Matsushima and Fukuoka.
My Trip to Japan - http://www.dgolds.com/oldsite/Japan/Japan.htm
Narrative and pictures from David Goldsmiths' trip to Japan in January 2000.
Japan Tour - http://www.japan-tour.de/English/english.html
Daily travel report from Japan with photos and interesting details about the culture
Japan Trip Report - http://www.webfoot.com/travel/trip/trip.japan.html
Short travel report concentrating on cultural and other notable topics from the author's perspective.
Daryl and Joel's trip to Japan - http://www.darylandjoel.com/Japan99/
Author visited Kyoto, Hiroshima, Tokyo, and Nikko. Many pictures.
Wayward Random - Japan Trip - http://www.kristi.net/japan/
Details one person's first visit to Japan for two weeks in 1998. Includes a detailed journal and many photos.
Joseph's Tales from Japan - http://www.tamegoeswild.com/tames_tales/japan1p1.htm
In October 2000, Joseph Tame decided to take a break from life in the Swiss Alps and travels through Hokkaido, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya and Tokyo.
Jani in Japan - http://jpatokal.iki.fi/text/j2j
Travel journal with various cultural insights.
John and Val Visit Japan - http://www.denney-net.co.uk/Jindex.htm
A UK couple spends a month in Japan with their Japanese-speaking son and attends his wedding. Travelogue covers the sights, food, history, culture and everyday life. They spend time in Hiroshima, Miyajima, Matsuyama, Kyoto, Nara, Kagoshima, and Mt. Fuji area.
Chris & Lina's Postcard from Japan - http://www.traveladdicts.connectfree.co.uk/Japan/Japan.htm
Read about the author's self-guided three week tour of Japan. Topics include Japanese food, staying in a traditional inn and many tourist destinations.
Hikaru's Boring Place on the Net - http://www.ilikesushi.com/
Accounts of various trips to Japan in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2004.
Leo's Travels in Japan - http://www.stoneschool.com/Japan/
Leo covers Tokyo, Kamakura, Wadayama, Kinosaki, Himeji, Hattoji, Okayama and Ushimado on his 1998 trip and visits Kanazawa and Kyoto in 2004.
Elf Junction, Ink. - http://www.elfjunction.com/
Details one person's six months as an English teacher in Japan. Includes pictures from, among others, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kamakura, Hiroshima and Miyajima.
JG's Japan Trip Report - http://www.johngreene.org/japan.html
John Greene visits Japan to see seven Phish concerts in 2000.
The Travel Log - http://www.geocities.com/neosol/travellog/
One Swedish person's log of his activities during a year-long study of the Japanese language in Sapporo in northern Japan.
Journey to Japan - http://www.rgetter.com/japan/
Ric Getter's personal memoir of a two-week trip to Japan, his wife's homeland.
Denney-net - http://www.denney-net.co.uk
Illustrated travelogue of a trip to Japan in 2001. Includes history and a keyword index.
Joel and Robin's Trip to Japan - http://abramsj.tripod.com/japan/japanhome.htm
Text and photos detailing a 2001 trip to Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima.
Tom and Jana's Japan Journal - http://tomgoetz.com/japan/japan.htm
The journal and photos from Tom Goetz and Jana Neighbors' 2001 trip to Japan.
Travel Journal: Japan April 2002 - http://www.ryanthiessen.com/travel/japan2002/journal.html
Details of a twelve day trip across much of Japan.
A Short Trip to Japan - http://home.pacbell.net/ldl/japan/japan.html
Lynn Larrow describes her trip to Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo in detail.
Our Discovery of Japan and its Culture - http://members.shaw.ca/alappel/japanintro.html
A visit to Japan in 2001 by the parents of a girl teaching English in Chiba.
Hong's Cave - Japan Trip, March 2001 - http://www.sori.org/hongcho/Japan200103.html
Impressions from a first visit to Japan.
Japan Trip 1993 - The Daicon Report - http://www.geocities.com/twin_spires/Japan93.html
An Australian visits Japan in 1993 to attend a science fiction convention.
Birdwatching Trip Report - http://www.surfbirds.com/mb/trips/japan/japan-0402-ba.html
Report from a birdwatching trip to Japan in early 2002.
Gregory Melle's Year 2000 Travelogue - Japan - http://www.notsorry.com/japan2000.html
Travelogue for Japan portion of Greg's "BIG 2000 TRIP."
Dan's Adventure in Japan - http://members.tripod.com/daniel-c-davis/japan/
Perspectives from a Hospital Administration student from Iowa during a summer internship at Kameda Medical Center in Kamogawa City, Japan.
Japan by Maciej Swulinski - http://www.swulinski.com/travels/Japan.html
Travel photographs with commentary. Visited many historical sites in Nara Kyoto and Nikko.
Go Fish - http://www.well.com/~mhuff
An early morning visit to the tuna auction at Tokyo Central Wholesale Market in Tsukiji.
Trains, Temples, and Hordes--Gozaimasu! - http://www.nsli.com/.../japan/
A detailed trip narrative from a first-time traveler to Japan.
The Mediaman 2001 Japan Tour - http://www.themediaman.com/2001.jp/
Journal entries and photos from a 2001 trip to Japan.
My Japan - Outside 1996 - http://www.bowieland.net/japan96/MyJapan.html
A fan follows David Bowie to Japan and manages to see a little bit of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima in between concerts.
Larry's Japan Journal - http://home.earthlink.net/~fliegs/japan/www_journal.html
Larry spends about three weeks in Japan on the Fullbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program. Most of his time was spent in Tokyo and Kurashiki, Okayama.
Seven Days in Hokkaido - http://www.tin-net.com/hobby/travel/20001008_hokkaido/
Intrepid traveler, Angus Tin, searches his soul in Hokkaido.
Japan Trip 1998 - http://www.dreamingpoint.com/journals/japan1998/
Daily journal and photos from teen's trip to Japan.
Life in Japan Reviews - http://sg.geocities.com/le_almond/reviews.html?
Information on trips to Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch in Kyushu, Kinugawa and Tobu World Square/Edo Village, and Mt. Fuji.
Nippon Travel Agency (NTA) - http://www.nta.co.jp/
Agent for flights, the Japan rail pass, hotels, hot springs, exhibition coordination and private and corporate tours in Japan.
STA Travel Japan - http://www.statravel.co.jp/
Specializing in discount airline tickets and tours for students and young people.
Japan Travel Bureau - http://www.jtb.co.jp/
One of the biggest travel agencies in Japan.
Niseko Ski Tours - http://www.nisekoski.com.au/
Offers flights, accommodations, transfers, and lift passes for several Japanese winter vacation sites.
IACE Travel - http://www.iace.co.jp/english/
Offering a range of airline tickets to international destinations, package tours, hotel reservation services, car rentals, FAQ, and links.
A'cross Travel - http://www.across-travel.com/
Nationwide discount agency. Last minute deals, regional specials, and list of languages spoken.
No1 Travel - http://www.no1-travel.com/
Discount nationwide agency. Online reservations, latest specials, and local office contact details provided.
Tokyu Travel America - http://www.ttasfo.com/
California based agent specializing in travel to Japan. Includes rail, hotel, and air packages.
Tokyo city tour - http://www.tctour.co.jp/
Tokyo city tour offers various tours in Japan with English, Spanish or Italian speaking guides.
Ikon Travel - http://www.ikontravel.com/
Offers international flights, travel information, hotel search, and links.
Academy Travel, Inc. - http://kansaiconnect.com/academy/
With offices in Osaka and in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi.With travel news and links.
Club Tocoo - http://www.coo.ne.jp/english/
Provides booking services for personal travel through Japan.