Ben wrote:
> "Dave Fossett" <reply@via.newsgroup> a ecrit dans le message de news:
> VA2Ef.27$%8.6@news1.dion.ne.jp...
> > "Ben" <nospam> wrote:
> >
> >> Also my friend being a japanese student (read, no budget) living abroad,
> >> we are not on equal grounds as there's no way she can get such a
> >> railpass. When we're in Kyoto, I might go travel alone for 2 or 3 days.
> >
> > If your friend is currently living outside Japan, then she can get a Japan
> > Rail Pass too.
>
>
> unfortunately no, you need to have permanent resident status in the foreign
> country. She's a student on a temporary ( length of studies) residency
> status. It's harsh ! She was thinking we should maybe use the buses, slower
> but often cheaper ?
>
Overnight buses can be cheaper, but a lot really depends on where
you're going. It's an incredibly uncomfortable way to travel, though if
you do an overnight bus you don't have to have lodging for that night.

John W.