On 2007-08-23 11:10:21 -0700, oneofcold@yahoo.com said:
> On Aug 23, 1:01 pm, Alfred Molon wrote:
>> In article <2007082223102050073-somewhere@sunnycalif>, Gerry says...
>>
>>> Precisely. The disadvantage is that you travel on a set itenerary with
>>> no freedom of choice, no opportuniyt of finding the unknown. And most
>>> importantly with the same people, which can be good, or horrifying, so
>>> I'm told.
>>
>> Well, the people on this tour will be Malaysians, and usually Malaysians
>> are friendly.
>
>
> My personal opinion is that the most interesting aspects of Japan are
> the people, culture, and general atmosphere rather than any specific
> sights, and so I would advise against a guided tour that focuses on
> sights and that would mean you would have minimal contact with
> Japanese people or with the Japan away from the tourist sights.
I concur.
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