Archive for May, 2009

EU warning: Don’t travel to U.S., Mexico

Japan’s largest tour agency, JTB Corp., suspended tours to Mexico at least through June 30. Russian travel agencies said 30 percent of those planning to travel to Mexico in early May had already canceled. At Madrid’s Barajas International Airport …

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Plan a Japan vacation on a tight budget | Japan

Below are the two strategies you can use if you are hoping to holiday in Japan. You can form a group of likeminded families from your neighbourhood and plan your vacations together. The benefit you get from this arrangement is that you …

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Asian Shares Mixed Amid Japan Holiday; ANZ Falls In Sydney

SINGAPORE (MarketWatch) — Asian share markets were mixed Wednesday with trade subdued amid a Japanese holiday, though Australia and New Zealand Banking Group fell after its first half net profit dropped 28%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was …

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11 Obamas from Japan to visit president's Isle landmarks

The Obamas arrive today in Hawai’i for a few days vacation, but these Obamas are flying in from Japan and don’t live in the White House. Hawai’i Tourism Japan officials said a tour coordinated by China Airlines is bringing in 11 people …

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Swine flu casts shadow over economy

TUI Travel, Europe’s biggest tour operator, said it was suspending all trips to Mexico City through May 4. Japan’s largest tour agency JTB Corp. has suspended Mexico tours until at least June 30. Irina Tyurina, a spokeswoman for the Association of …

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Thiessen Twosome Does Japan: Golden Week Japan Part II: Kyoto

Up until 1948 in Japan, this holiday was known as Boys’ Day. Now, it is labeled (among most anyway) as its more politically correct counterpart, Children’s Day. Colorful carp banners are flown outside of the homes of families who have …

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Kanto Plain Area, Japan: Holiday Delivery in Tameikesanno

Photos (mostly)from the Kanto plain area of Japan: Tokyo, Yokohama, and surrounding areas. Not likely to see many geisha or samurai. Just the Japan which has little to do with myths and movies—and yes, Tokyo IS the “real Japan.” …

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Asian Shares Rise Amid Japan Holiday, But ANZ Drops - MarketWatch

Adds information, quotes, updates/adds market levels) SINGAPORE (MarketWatch) — Asian share markets were broadly higher Wednesday as investors started to look past the swine flu headlines. Trade was subdued amid a Japanese holiday, …

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Introducing Lyn's Lakorn Blog » Ken and family from Japan

Hot Hot superstar in Thailand, Ken Theeradeth took his wife “Noi” Bussakorn Pornwannasirivej and 9 month old son Kunatum to Japan for a vacation. They were there for 13 days. At first, Ken was worried about the long flight, …

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zakka life: Japanese Holiday: Boy's Day

Japanese Holiday: Boy’s Day. This Tuesday, May 5th will be Boy’s Day (Tango no Sekku). I got all the decorations out for this special day to display in our house. We will be hanging the koi fish (pictured above) outside our house. …

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