A 7-day Japan itinerary for Filipino first-timers covering Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, plus a 5-day version, visa steps and a simple way to budget the trip.

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A 7-day Japan itinerary for Filipino first-timers covering Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, plus a 5-day version, visa steps and a simple way to budget the trip.
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