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| Above, Kyoto's Kinkakuji "Golden Pavilion". Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Since 2001, I have been to Japan eight times over the years. Each time I try to go to places I haven't been to during previous trips. In 2010, I published The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan.
There are those who would like to visit the Land of the Rising Sun for the first time. To help get them there, GMA Network has posted their "ultimate Japan travel guide for first-timers",
It begins with:
Traveling to Japan soon? This guide will help you plan your trip from acquiring a visa to setting your itinerary.
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, everyone is making up for the lost time. People are now in their “revenge travel” era--a period when travelers are eager to explore the world after being restricted for years.
One country has emerged as one of the top destinations after the pandemic--Japan. The Japan Embassy in the Philippines has been receiving a high volume of tourist visa applications since January this year. From the usual processing time of less than a week, tourists are now advised to apply for a visa at least two months prior to their intended travel date. To address this demand, the Japan Embassy introduced a new visa application center which will start processing applications on April 7, 2025. This means other accredited agencies have until April 6 to submit directly to the embassy.
If you're planning a trip to Japan, this guide will provide a comprehensive overview of all the things you need to know from applying for a visa to budgeting and travel tips.
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| Above, Godzilla peers over a building in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
To read the full guide, go here.
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