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Travel articles

• Japanese Spring Rolls (Recipes) - These crispy treats are easy to make and go nicely with a Japanese or other Asian meal.
• Memoirs of a Geisha (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Sue Lavene reviews this recent biography-turned-motion picture movie.
• Bridging the Achievement Gap (Learning A language) - Marlo Goldstein, Director of Academic Programs at AmeriSpan, recently attended two conferences focusing Latino issues in North Carolina, the state facing the highest percentage of growth in the latino community. She left the conferences informed and inspired.
• Before You Go, You Need To Know (Learning A language) - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
• The Fruit and the Root (Learning A language) - Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
• The Power of Patterns (Learning A language) - Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
• The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... (Learning A language) - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
• Are Language Skills Enough? (Learning A language) - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication
• Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's co-founder, John Slocum's tips on how not to overpack part of his popular ebook, 19 Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes.
• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!

General Information

• CIA World Fact Book: Japan - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s Fact Book on Japan.

• Japan Consular Information Sheet - An official government site with Japan entry requirements, safety and security information, medical insurance, health information, and more.

• Maps of Japan - Includes city maps as well as country maps.

Getting There & Around

• The Japan Railways Group (JR) - This Japanese organization runs one of the best rail networks in the world.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Japan Hotels - This site is filled with hotel listings complete with pictures, directions and simple street maps, and a daily currency rate for Europe and the U.S. to calculate room charges.

• Lodging options - A multi-lingual site offering hotel listings and vacation rentals by area and their regional attractions.

• Tokyo Food Guide - A complete bilingual guide to Japanese cuisine and eating in Tokyo, with recipes, culinary travel tips, restaurant listings, and more.

• Restaurant Listing - A straightforward yet complete listing of restaurants searchable by region.

News & Culture

• Japanese Magazine - A quarterly magazine introducing modern Japan to people all over the world. Offered in multiple languages.

• Japanese News - A bilingual online newspaper.

• Kabuki for Everyone - This fascinating Japanese theatrical art is presented by a kabuki actor.

Travel & Tourism

• Lonely Planet: Destination Japan - A fun site that includes basic travel information, history, culture, attractions, and more for the independent traveler.

• An online travel reference - This site includes an online hotel booking, currency and time zone converters, language translator and general tips and information. They also offer the opportunity to submit your travel pictures and stories or view others’.

• Japan National Tourist Organization - “Your Gateway to Japan”: This invaluable website includes lots and lots of useful tourist information such as illustrated glimpses into Japan’s culture (a must see!), customs and lifestyle, how to eat Japanese style, practical travel guides with attractions maps and much more. A unique traveler’s gem!