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Alia Luria

Links

Personal Links


My Flickr Account
Photos from my various travels and nature photography

My Resume [PDF]
My current legal resume

My del.icio.us
My web-based bookmarks. If you feel so inclined, add me and I might send you some interesting links.

My 43 Things
My current list of 43 things that I want to accomplish in life

Twitter Profile
If you want to see what I’m currently up to, follow me on twitter.

David’s Site
Portfolio site for David Wade. Check it out!

School Resources

Consulate-General of Japan in Miami
Miami office of the Consulate General of Japan, where I am required to send my visa information after I receive a certificate of authority

Temple University Japan Law School
My study abroad program in Japan.

Information for Travelers to Japan


GatewayLAX
Discount airfair to Japan

Hostels in Japan
A list of hostels around Japan

Japan Guest Houses
A site for finding and booking traditional Ryokan

JAPANiCAN
Tours, Hotel/Ryokan booking information for travelers to Japan.

Japan National Tourist Organization
To my surprise, the JNTO has a wealth of very helpful information for anyone looking to visit Japan. Extremely useful resource

Juyoh Hotel
An inexpensive, traditional style Japanese hotel in Tokyo. Charges by the occupant.

Looking for an Apartment in Japan
A guide with lots of helpful sites for foreigners searching to find inexpensive apartments in Japan… extra helpful because you can secure an apartment before you leave the U.S.

Narita International Airport
The site for Narita, where you will most likely be flying into (unless you are coming from China). Very hand guide telling you the procedures for arriving and departing, as well as telling you which documents you will need to present when.

Sakura House
A promising site to find an apartment in Japan. Has many options for apartments and guest house accommodations.

STA Travel
Also offers discount air fair, as well as student identification cards and insurance options for students studying abroad

Tokyo Transfer Guide
A site that provides an english interface for calculating fares around Tokyo. Very handy.

Language Aid


YesJapan!
A good language site with courses from beginner to advances. Helpful, because it actually teaches you the casual form of Japanese as well as the polite form.