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Travel

The Hampton Inn is always my pick for a good economical stay.


Lanugage Resources

For the best Japanese-English online dictionary, see Jim Breem's WWWJDIC Japanese dictionary server/

Another Japanese-English/English-Japanese dictionary, Jisho


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Mackinac Island

Interlochen Arts Center

Elderly Instruments

Travel

General Information on Asia

Japan Travel Bureau

Japan Rail Pass

The Shinagawa Prince (Main Tower) is a good all-around hotel. Rooms are small, but well appointed. Convenient to all transportation.

The Riveria Hotel in Taipei is a gem! Great breakfast. Large rooms. Free internet access. What's not to like!


Language Resources

For the best Japanese-English online dictionary, see Jim Breem's WWWJDIC Japanese dictionary server/

Another Japanese-English/English-Japanese dictionary, Jisho


Personal Favorites

The Ochanomizu district in Tokyo has the best musical instrument shops and used CD stores in Japan. It's easy to while away hours just browsing.

Check out Kevin's blog, UKULELEjapan.com.  

Tonki: the best tonkatsu in Japan!

Yo-Yo Ma. Need I say more?