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The main reason this section is a tad light on for info is because there’s no ‘J’ in the Tonga alphabet.
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J-Curve

This is not a part of economic jargon but the thing to keep in mind if paddling an outrigger canoe. If you push the paddle through the water in a ‘J-curve’ you’ve got more chance of not looking like a silly tourist going around in circles.
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Jellyfish

Unlike Tropical North Queensland, there are no ‘stingers’ or box jellyfish that are particularly nasty. If you come across jellyfish, just enjoy the graceful movement coming from something so primitive and, well, basic. It only has one orifice for all bodily functions, they reproduce asexually and there’s not much room for a brain. You’ll be lucky to spot one though as they pretty much hang about away from the coast because the water is too warm for them. They say that the best way to treat a jellyfish sting is to apply alcohol or urine, which is waste either way you go.
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Jetlag

Just like hangovers, there’s no miracle cure for jetlag, but there are ways to reduce its effect. When flying, go easy on the alcohol (yes, yes, we know it is part of the vacation experience for a lot of travellers!). Alcohol (and tea and coffee) dehydrates the body so, when on board, it’s best to drink lots of water or juice. Drink lots of water after arriving, too. One tactic in fighting jetlag is to start adjusting your body clock before you leave, by moving your eating and sleeping times towards those of your destination. Most people travelling to Tonga (from Australia or New Zealand) won’t experience jetlag.
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Jet Skis

Yes, these motorbikes of the sea are fun to ride but they are visual and aural pollution for those nearby wanting to just sit and enjoy nature. Fingers crossed they don’t become part of Tongan tourism.
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Jogging

It’s a great way to start the day but be aware of sly-looking dogs (pretend to pick up a stone and they’ll retreat appropriately).
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Jonah

While there’s no ‘J’ in the Tongan alphabet, there are a few Tongans with the name ‘Jonah’ mainly because of the Biblical story of Jonah and the Whale. Both Bibles and whales are plentiful in Tonga. At the time of writing there was a cult following for the fictitious Summer Heights High television character, Jonah Takalua, a foul-mouthed 13-year-old with a reading age of eight who lives with his Tongan father. Another Tongan Jonah with a huge fan base is former footballer, Jonah Lomu, which leads neatly into:
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Jonah & the Whale

In October 2007, rugby icon Jonah Lomu joined the fight against whaling by fronting a campaign launched at the Pacific Island Leaders Forum in Nuku’alofa. The Jonah and the Whale campaign is in response to the Government of Japan’s intention to kill more than 1000 whales including 50 humpbacks as part of its sushi gathering… sorry… “scientific research” whaling program in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary that commenced in November 2007.
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