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Japan Vacations: Expert advice from David McElhinney, author of the new "Frommer's Japan" guidebook

Frommer's Author David McElhinney joined Pauline Frommer to discuss the culinary specialties of different Japanese regions, walking vacation opportunities that mirror the Camino de Santiago experience, ways to experience Japan's sizzling pop culture, and some strategies for saving money on a Japanese vacation.

Takeaways:

Transportation in country is one of the highest costs travelers face, but buying a Japan Rail Pass may save you money. A look at its pros and cons.

Accommodations can also take a bite out of the budget, so we discussed what capsule hotels are like, plus the more conventional…

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