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Fuji Dream Airlines will be making its inaugural flight on Jul23, 2009. Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA), based in Shizuoka newly opened Mt Fuji Shizuoka Airport, operates regular passenger flights to Komatsu, Kumamoto and Kagoshima. There will be two return flights daily departing from Mt. Fuji Shizuoka to Komatsu and one return flight each to Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

It will be flown using a twin-engined ERJ170s Embraer aircraft, short range (approx 3100km), with a seating capacity of 76 passengers, manufactured by the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. There are around 600 of the Embraer 170 aircrafts flown in 22 countries and used by 32 airlines around the world.

Flights are scheduled in the morning and evening targeting both business and leisure travelers. It is expected that local businesses and demand for tourism stand to benefit from this new service. Fares will be set around 23800yen for a normal one-way fare to Komatsu (equivalent to USD240) and a more attractive price of 14800yen onwards for its advance purchase tickets. Compared to traveling by rail, it is somewhere between a reserved seat and a green seat on the bullet train and with a better view of Mt.Fuji.

A guesthouse (a.k.a. “gaijin house”, meaning “foreigner house”) is an inexpensive type of accommodation for foreigners. They are commonly found in big cities like Tokyo and Osaka. They could be either managed independently or owned by realty companies, which may operate multiple houses across the city. They are available for both short-term and long-term stay, ideal for those who want to avoid the hassle and the expense of renting and furnishing a conventional apartment.

TokyoTomo.com has complied a comprehensive list of guesthouses and the list can be found using this URL; www.tokyotomo.com/list_guesthouse.htm. Separately we have listed real estate agents , relocation service companies in our directory.

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Gaijin Houses in Japan Also Known as Guest Houses

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Author: Gaijin House Japan

Can you imagine paying 8 month’s rent just to move into an apartment? Oh, and none of it will be returned! Well if you come to Japan and want an apartment this is a fact. That is where this other option comes in “Gaijin Houses” also known as Guest Houses!

A guest house or “gaijin house” as we say in Japan is an inexpensive type of accommodation for foreigners, who stay in Japan for one month or longer, and who want to avoid the hassle and the expense of renting and furnishing a regular apartment.

Renting an apartment in Japan not as expensive as most people think. But there are many fees applied when you move in. This is where it becomes a hassle. There is the realtor fee, deposit, gift money to the landlord, and a few others thrown in for fun. Each fee is equal to one month’s rent. Therefore your first month’s rent could be anywhere from 4-10 times the amount of rent. Only the deposit will be returned…hopefully.

There are many guesthouses in Tokyo, but they are sprouting up all across Japan. Guest houses are a much better deal. With only a small deposit and no extra fees, they provide safe, clean, affordable accommodation while searching for a long term apartment or on a short term stay. They come equipped with kitchen facilities, Internet access and laundry facilities, and each room is usually furnished with a small fridge, TV and a futon or bed. Since the actual features and overall quality of each guest house can vary enormously, however, a resource like Gaijin House Japan can make the difference between a successful and a miserable stay in Japan.

When trying to find a guest house it can be a dreary task not all guest houses have great English websites. And not knowing the country well you may have a hard time knowing where to look. Enter “Gaijin House Japan!” Gaijin House Japan’s main feature is a continually updated series of articles on every guest house across the length and breadth of Japan. Allowing travelers to comment on the guest houses they have stayed in, thus providing an “in person” view of Japanese guest houses – the good, the bad, and the dirty!

Features of Gaijin House Japan include:

Guest House FAQ – All the common questions asked about Guest Houses. Guest House Articles – Detailed articles on every guest house across Japan, including photos, videos and travelers comments. Gaijin House Lounge – A friendly forum where members can talk about travel in Japan and share helpful tips. 100% FREE Classifieds – Look for share-mates, roommates, rooms, and even “sayonara sales” for selling your stuff when you leave Japan or buying stuff when you arrive. Useful Links - Learn even more at other recommended websites about Japan.

If you are planning on visiting Japan then this is a must bookmark website!

Helping travelers find the best guest houses across Japan as easy and quickly as possible. http://gaijinhousejapan.com