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According to a recent survey conducted by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), as of September 2012, numbers of foreign tourists visiting Japan reach 430,000, an increase of 32.7%. Japan’s tourist industry suffered as a result of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, but it looks like tourism is on the rise in Japan once again.

When foreigners do find themselves in Japan, travel guidebook in hand, they are inundated with advice regarding must-see places. But the worst part about taking a trip is arriving to one of these “must-see” locations and realizing it isn’t all that great. That’s why we’ve gathered up a list of the top five most disappointing tourist spots in Japan as ...

Japan is a culturally rich country located in East Asia, in the Pacific Ocean. In fact, Japan is an archipelago of no less than 6,852 islands. One of the most impressive things about the country is its extremely interesting and unique culture . If you plan to visit Japan in the near future, learn something about the culture and the customs here. Below you will find 30 important customs in Japan that all visitors should know.

1. Take your shoes off Source: nly10.wordpress.com When you enter in someone’s home in Japan, you should take your shoes off. In most restaurants, hotels and resorts, you will be expected to do the same. Japanese people are extremely clean. They have places to ...

Japan isn’t a country to which you just show up and wing it.

For foreigners, the language barrier can be intense, the technology overwhelming and the prices terrifying for just about everything other than instant ramen. The key is preparation. We’ve taken care a lot of that for you with the tips below, leaving you to puzzle out the fun stuff, like getting out of a karaoke bar with your dignity intact ...

Battambang City is full of wonderful colonial-era and pre-colonial architecture as well as some very old and historic pagodas. And with the continuing development of Battambang’s contemporary art scene, a walking district of sorts has developed amongst the picturesque streets and lanes just south of the market, harboring chic little art spaces and cafes.

Away from the city, the surrounding countryside harbors not only Angkorian-era ruins and historic pagodas but also offers some of the most picturesque rice paddy and village scenery in the country. The road trip out to the pagoda and Angkorian-era ruins at Ek Phnom is stunning. Last but not least, the famous Bamboo Train ...

Getting around Singapore is a breeze as the country has an extensive public transport system that is efficient, convenient and affordable.  The 3 main modes of public transport are public buses, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), which is known as subway or metro rail system in some countries, and taxis.

A convenient online Singapore transportation and travel guide is the TransitLink eGuide website. It provides a one-stop point-to-point information on how to travel around in Singapore, the MRT and bus travel time and routes. If you are using an iPhone, you can download a free app, SG NextBus from the iTunes Store that provides estimated arrival time at the bus stops ...

Koh Kong is, in many ways, a comparatively new and unexplored destination. The heavily jungled Cardamom Mountain range and rugged rivers, and the unexplored coast and island beaches offer a number of eco-tourism and beach hopping possibilities.

The most popular local destinations are nearby waterfalls and beaches, as well as the casino and Safari World at the Thai border. But there is potentially much more to see and do in Koh Kong province. Eco-adventures include touring the unique nearby mangrove forests and boating up the rivers to spectacular waterfalls, rapids and ...

The quaint riverine capital of Kampot and the oceanside town of Kep sit along the coast a couple of hours east of Sihanoukville. The two are so close to each other that they share most of the same sights and attractions, though some are more convenient to one city or the other.

For example Bokor is closer to Kampot and the Rabbit Island ferry departs Kep, but as Kampot and Kep are only 30-40 minutes apart, even if you are in the ‘wrong city’ it ads little time. Kep Beach, Rabbit Island, Bokor Hill Station and countryside tours are perhaps the most popular day trips with ...

 Cambodia has two distinct seasons — the wet and the dry — and you can see them in action on ourinteractive Cambodia weather map.

Cambodia’s wet season comes courtesy of the southwest monsoon, which blows from May to October, bringing with it some three-quarters of Cambodia’s annual rainfall. Not surprisingly, wet season is characterised by rain, and during the peak of wet season from July to September it can rain every day. Rainy days however tend to have a few hours of heavy ...

Even though the ruins of Angkor draw millions to Cambodia every year, the country remains a tiny, impoverished place. While it’s not one of the hardest places to travel in the world, Cambodia presents visitors with a range of challenges and chaotic circumstances. A smart traveler brings a short list of items to cope with Cambodia’s particular conditions and to make the most of his time in the country.

Clothing The weather in Cambodia is invariably hot and humid and punctuated with strong sunshine. Travelers need light, loose clothing, including at least one long-sleeved top and a pair of full-length trousers — some clothing that covers most of the skin. A ...

• Inside cities there is no mass transportation (metro, bus) there are only taxis (very few and very expensive) tuktuks (a motorbike pulling a carriage) and motorbikes (my favorite way to get around)• If a driver offers you a price, offer him half of that or less (which would be closer to ...