Great information guys. Really appreciated.
Do I need a visa to get into the country? I'm going to call the Consulate in Calgary after work. Their site says I do, but I read another one that said as of May 2009, people with valid Canadian passport staying for less than 3 months don't need a visa.
Rail pass is $450? Holy smokes. Will definetly need to look into that.
I will backpack it through Japan, and I will stay in Hostels. I think that's probably the best way to meet people and have the most fun.
Question when I get in to Narita...should I look for a hostel around the airport? Or go into Tokyo and find one there? Should I book ahead of time? How do I go about finding a hostel while i'm traveling within the country?
And what's with the dying your hair blonde? I'm not blonde and I don't think I would pass for a blonde...i've never tried. I guess there are no blonde people in japan and they go crazy for them?
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