help w Japan trip
May 17th, 2010, 04:40 PM
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If its knives and kitchenware she wants the Dotombori in Osaka is good and especially Kappabashi Dori in Tokyo right around the block from Sensoji Temple in Asakusa are the places for you.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3020.html
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http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3020.html
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May 17th, 2010, 06:10 PM
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Citiboy, I would contact your local Customs office and check on the regulations for importing bladed implements. I know that in Australia that the importation of knives without a permit is illegal. On the other hand it sounds like you have done this before.
May 18th, 2010, 11:33 AM
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My wife is Puerto Rican. Knives to Puerto Ricans are like Candy canes to kids on Christmas eve.LOL. So happy we are spending 3 nts in Osaka. It looks like we will be shopping and eating a lot in Dotombori. We can always send the knives. Since we have such small suitcases, what is the best way to ship to Miami? We have a FEDEX acct. Is that econocically feasable or do you think we should go in a different direction? Thanks Sydney 2000 and Hawaiian traveler.
May 18th, 2010, 11:37 AM
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Want to catch the USA, Brasil and Japan opening world cup matches. Are the dates in Japan the date after the EST schedule? I will tell you where I will be and ask for suggestions where to watch it.I guess the matches will be in the early morning. Correct?Thanks.
May 18th, 2010, 11:46 AM
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Japan is 7 hours ahead of S Africa.
The USA opening match (vs England) is June 12 at 8.30pm local time, which would be June 13 at 3.30am in Japan.
Brazil's opener is June 15 at 8.30pm, so June 16 at 3.30 in Japan.
Japan opens on June 14 at 4.00pm, which is 11.00pm in Japan on the 14th.
Full schedule of opening round matches is at http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html.
The USA opening match (vs England) is June 12 at 8.30pm local time, which would be June 13 at 3.30am in Japan.
Brazil's opener is June 15 at 8.30pm, so June 16 at 3.30 in Japan.
Japan opens on June 14 at 4.00pm, which is 11.00pm in Japan on the 14th.
Full schedule of opening round matches is at http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html.
May 18th, 2010, 08:49 PM
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I am struggling to remember, but there are Kinkos all over the place- you may be able to send your knives from there (filling out the appropriate Customs paperwork.) Remember though that English language proficiency may be limited. Failing that, any of the big post offices should do- the one near JR Osaka should do, and they should have English-seaking staff.
Jul 1st, 2010, 04:07 PM
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I am back from Japan and just coming back to earth from an incredible trip. I have a question. Does my secy have to type directly into the website or can we download our trip report?How do we download? Please advise. Thanks again for all of your help.
Rick
Rick
