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Travel Thoughts Please Help -
03-20-2011, 11:25 AM
OK so my wife and I are still planning on going to Japan in November.. Kyoto and surrounding areas, and a day trip into Tokyo. Now family and friends are wanting us to cancel our trip... but what do you think travel will be like come November, and do you think we will be OK not canceling the trip?
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03-20-2011, 11:35 AM
November is quite far away. Much will change from now until then, progress-wise....
I wouldn't cancel the trip at all, especially if you're going to areas not directly affected by both disasters....
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03-20-2011, 12:46 PM
Hi,
I agree. You shouldnt Travel into the disasters areas, but you can travel into the others areas and citys  maybe do you should see what the future bring and it isnt so Bad in november.  i Hope you Know what i mean.^^ *blush* And i have to lern for my exit exam.
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03-20-2011, 11:11 PM
My guess is that you've been watching the news lately, huh?
Please do not AT ALL listen to them. They are completely inaccurate and currently describe Japan as a nuclear wasteland with chaos and panic everywhere. Inaccurate news like that is just so pitiful when in actuality, Japan is nowhere near such a state. If you go there right now, it'll be as if nothing happened. Everything's almost back to normal with everyday Japanese people who know what they're doing in a time like this. Besides, Japanese people would appreciate more people being selfless and coming at a time like this to help than people trying to escape, leaving the mess with them. Go ahead. November's a long way. Even if you go right now, you'll still have a great time with almost no change (just a few cutbacks on stores like closing a little bit earlier to conserve electricity). Go in November, and everything will be back to its former glory ^__^
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03-21-2011, 12:20 AM
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I'm having this exact problem, only thing is that I'm leaving next Friday. The main problem is that I follow the news from several sources (because I'm worried about my trip) but that my family and friend just watch the news on the TV. The news is mostly about ratings, it has been a while since a hot item like the Japan earthquake came along, so they'll just tell anything bad about it, and exaggerate a bit. Luckily I have a niece who lives in Tokyo, and she told me everything is okay as long as you avoid the disaster-area. This helps a lot convincing my family that I'll be okay
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03-21-2011, 12:59 AM
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November should be fine, especially around Kyoto area, which was not damaged in any way. The only thing you might change is the day trip to Tokyo, but chances are it will be 100% back to normal by then.
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03-21-2011, 02:11 AM
Glad to hear all these positive responses, it's nice to know that I won't have to cancel my trip at all. I hope to do my part and push my money into the Japanese ecconomy while I am over there.
You guys do bring up a good point with the media, its really hard to get non (IN YOUR FACE) media.. so when the disaster first happened, I came here to read posts from real people. I love this forum. THANKS!
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03-21-2011, 02:01 PM
We cancelled our trip last week but we're targeting Oct-Nov for our trip. I agree with everyone else that waiting until the fall gives plenty of time for things to return to normal in Tokyo.
Things are already getting back to normal in that area. The main problems are the rolling blackouts and shortages on some things.
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03-22-2011, 05:55 AM
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I was in Aki last Sunday, and it was back to business. There are still aftershocks but its slowly getting back to Normal. 
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