JAPAN TRAVEL-KOBE, OSAKA & KYOTO

​​Kansai International Airport, a major hub in Japan serving Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto, is celebrating 30 years of operation with an incredible achievement: not a single piece of luggage has been lost since it opened in September 1994.
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The airport is known for its efficiency, but its perfect record in baggage handling really sets it apart.
According to Kenji Takanishi, a spokesperson for the airport, there’s no magic trick behind this success. The ground handling staff aren’t superhuman; they just use a system of redundancies to make sure every bag reaches its destination safely.
This airport is an excellent option if you want to go to this area.  Experience Cherry Blossoms in the Spring, stay in a traditional Ryokan..order some tabi’s before you go to slip on your feet at the door, as no shoes are allowed in Japanese homes.  You will love them and bring home the tabi’s and possibly even install the custom in your home. (Etsy has them-they may not look comfortable but they really are.)  Comment with email if you want some Ryokan ideas.

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