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Friday, January 4, 2013

Top 5 Most Commented Articles of 2012

Japan Australia had another great year in 2012 and now that it is a new year in 2013, we thought we’d take a look back on the best posts from 2012.

The first in the series was the most popular articles based on total views, the second is the most commented articles based on total comments.

Here are the top 5 most commented articles from 2012

#5 Getting to Tokyo from Narita Airport

Published on July 21st this article received quite a lot of comments and feedback. The article highlighted some of the many options available for you to get to Tokyo from Narita Airport, including taxi, bus and trains. Read this post


#4 Find Cheap Flight Deals

Published on July 26th this post let out of the bag some of the little secrets in finding cheap flight deals. There are plenty of opportunities and deals out there if you just know where and when to book. Read this post



#3 Summer Activities in Japan

Published on July 2nd this was one of the most popular and commented posts of 2012. It highlighted a few of my favourite summer activities in Japan, including fireworks, festivals, mountain retreats, and onsen. Read this post 



#2 The Japan Rail Pass

Published on August 19th this post was all about that tourist gem that is the Japan Rail Pass. It is a must have for any traveller to Japan that is planning to do a bit of distance travelling on the shinkansen (bullet train). Read this post 






#1 10 Things to do on a Budget in Tokyo

Published on August 22nd this post was the most commented for 2012. It highlighted some of the many things you can do in Tokyo when travelling on a budget. The post also featured on GaijinPot and Japan Today and was one of the most successful of the year. Read this post
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10 comments:

  1. linaJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Those are indeed helpful posts and what most first time visitors to Japan would look for. :)

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    1. Japan-AustraliaJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:30 AM

      Thanks Lina, Yeah a good collection of posts for first time visitors to Japan. Hope to add some more helpful posts along with info about home in Gifu this year in 2013 :)

      John

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  2. rObfOsJanuary 5, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Hi John,

    thanks for helping us in Oz dream a little about life in Japan.
    Look forward to your posts from Gifu this year - you lucky thing!!!

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    1. Japan-AustraliaJanuary 5, 2013 at 3:15 PM

      Thanks rObfOs, It is always good to dream but look forward to life once again in Gifu. Thank you for reading my posts and hope to bring a lot more from Gifu this year :)

      John

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  3. RuroushaJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    And at the end of 2013 ... the best of Gifu! :)

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    1. Japan-AustraliaJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:45 AM

      Thanks Rurousha, Now that could be an idea for a new series, The Best of Gifu :)

      John

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  4. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    That's great that you took the time and effort to write those articles to help people interested in Japan. :-)

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    1. Japan-AustraliaJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      Thanks Thomas, It is a passion and love of mine writing about Japan, so its no problem at all :)

      John

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  5. NyashaJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Nice articles! The Rail pass helped me out a lot in Japan!

    By the way, I have my own blog which focuses on Asian culture and entertainment such as video games and I wonder if it is possible for you to view it and tell me what you think about my blog: http://nynyonlinex.wordpress.com

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    1. Japan-AustraliaJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:54 PM

      Thanks NyNy, Yeah, the JR Pass is a must for any tourist to Japan that is planning to do a lot of travelling. I will stop by and visit your blog as well :)

      John

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