Introduction
You are planning a holiday in Japan for one person, or a group of people, taking into account his/their specific needs and interests, within a budget of A$6000 (individual) or A$16,000 (family).
The Activity
You will need to…
1. Investigate passport and visa requirements
2. Investigate health and safety needs
3. Explore flight times and cost of air tickets
4. Mark on a small map the places you would like to visit
5. Make a list of about 10 useful phrases you can use
6. Decide on where to stay and the likely cost
7. Choose special places and attractions that you want to see and
remember to work out how much these visits may cost.
8. Investigate the food and set aside an amount of money for meals each day
9. Copy a good recipe you can use when you return home.
10. Investigate the culture of the country, and describe two aspects you find fascinating.
11.The cities of Tokyo and Kyoto must be visited during the holiday.
The Process and ResourcesYou will be given access to computers in class time and should be able to find all the information you need within the recommended internet sites. However you are required to supplement with other print and non-print resources (don't forget to provide citations for references used).
In this Web Activity you will be working in pairs, each pair to design their Japanese holiday with a particular focus:-
Adult on holiday Student on holiday Family with children on holiday Honeymoon couple High school teacher of Japanese Backpacker Eco-tourist Sports enthusiast Artist/Photographer Business combined with recreational Internet Sites
Use the Internet links below to answer the basic questions of what? where? when? why? how? and how much? Be creative in exploring the resources so that you find out as much information as you need to plan an enjoyable holiday.
A currency converter. - You will need to know how many yen you can exchange for your Australian dollars.
Basic language translator - You will need to make yourself understood, so check this language translator for useful phrases. There is even a sound file to help you get the pronunciation correct!
Exploring Japan- regional information and pricing for Japan Rail Pass
Discover Japan - regional guide
Japan Travel and Living Guide- good for sources of accommodation, shopping and regional travel
Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official Website- offers some useful links, especially through Yokoso Japan
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Travel Information - offers tips for smart travel and advice for travelling to specific countires and some pre planning for passports, money, language, health insurance
Visas - different types of visas required for travel in Japan
Travel - This is a really great travel site for Australian travellers. It includes a world time calculator, airlines etc.
Destination Japan - The Lonely Planet guide to Japan includes a variety of valuable information for the curious traveller.
*Organised by regions, includes current weather reports
Web-Japan - Special directory of English-language sources on Japan, includes special travel page Yokoso and links to regions and cities, calendar tofestivals and events. Very good for maps.
Japan National Tourist Organisation - Has a section of travel updates with a database of sightseeing activities.
Cheaper meals for budget tourists in Japan - gives an idea of meal prices in yen
Japan -101.com - Special offers give an indication of accommodation prices
Kyoto Convention Bureau -Is a tourist guide specifically related to the Kyoto area.
Tokyo Tourism Info - tourist guide for Tokyo
Presenting
You are to present your information in written form. It may be:
· a detailed brochure advertising a package holiday for your focus group
· a detailed itinerary for the specific person or group
ConclusionHopefully you have enjoyed this introduction to Japanese culture while planning your holiday.
Marie Buckland
2nd February 2004
Last revised 5th May 2006