Hmmm... If it's urgent and you're in Tokyo now why not visit the Embassy directly. It's not too far from Shibuya.

Address -
Embassy of Malaysia, Tokyo
Address :  20-16, NANPEIDAI-CHO, SHIBUYA-KU,
TOKYO 150-0036

Telephone :  +(81-3) 3476-3840
Fax : +(81-3) 3476-4971
Email : maltokyo@kln.gov.my

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Hi guys... i just got back from Tokyo yesterday morning (23/3) via AirAsiaX after staying there for 8 days... So, allow me to share with you all some of my experience during my stay from 15/3 to 22/3 in Yokohama and Tokyo...

Basically, i stayed in Yokohama the first 2 nights and the remaining nights in Tokyo... I'm not sure whether i was lucky or not, but i was never troubled by the transportation system in both cities despite the claims that train stations are being shut down or train frequency has been reduced significantly due to power saving efforts... However, i did not take the shinkansen as i was in Tokyo city the entire time, so i'm unable to comment on that...

Some ppl might expect chaos in Tokyo after seeing news and stories of the situation in the country itself... However, from my observation, everything seems fine and ppl are still carrying on their lives as usual i.e. rushing to work, trains are packed like sardine can during rush hour, shopping, crowded streets on weekends at Haruku, Ueno, Asakusa etc.. However, i must say that the crowd is probably smaller than usual days...

True enough that most stores/ supermarkets are running low on food, but pls be assured that u can still find instant noodles, sandwiches, breads, bento sets, and snacks at most convenient stores... In fact, 2 days before i left most shelves have been refilled with food.. And mineral water/ drinks are plenty in store.. If the above are not the kind of food u wish to consume during ur stay in Tokyo, many restaurants are still serving food till late night...

Any after shocks? Of cos there are but i dun think it was major enough to cause an alarm... Citizens of japan are probably used to it...

The only setback is that most shops are closed by 6pm to conserve energy and those that runs 24 hours halved the energy consumption by switching off unnecessary lights... Therefore, don't expect to see the usual amazing Tokyo night view or tall buildings/ structures beaming with lights... But the above didn't really bother me as i started my day early and by 5 or 6pm i'm already back in my hotel resting...

Now, i guess most ppl are more concerned about the radiation... Every morning, i switched on the tv for news and also searched the internet for updates before i leave the hotel... One thing i find reassuring was that the news and talk-shows used illustration to explain the current radiation level and whether such level is dangerous to human's health... Call me naive or whatever, but i do find such explanation very comforting...

So, that's all from me.. Feel free to ask me questions... Oh BTW, some sakuras are blooming already!

Good tips, but still RM5k for three weeks is unbelievable.

1. Yes, walking between few stations is okay, but Ueno to Shibuya ? You must be joking. (yes i did precisely that with a pair of very good walking shoes, and got up to a terrible backache the next morning)

2. Eggs, sausages from konbini? Still you'd need at least 500 (~RM20) yen a day at most. That makes it RM420 already for three weeks. As a tourist, you seriously going to live with that diet for three straight weeks???

3. Like i mentioned before, FOC drink from taps/temples. Worst case scenario already.

4. Renting a guest house room itself will cost you approximately RM100 already for a day. Three weeks would make that RM2100. And again, i don't think you'd want to overnight in train corridors most of the time. And sleeping the manga/internet cafes? Had that for a day, no second time for smoke-filled night. Like i said, you'd save alot if you couchsurf or stay over friend's/relative's place.

It's better to be budget-conscious than being a complete cheapskate, no offense.

Not sure what your interests are but just some suggestion-
Since you're at the Embassy on Monday morning, perhaps you can try and visit the areas nearby the Embassy eg Shibuya & Shinjuku. There's plenty of shops and places to walk about around these two spots.

One thing to note though, don't bother walking to the Tokyo Metropolitan Govt. Building to access the observatory level cause it's closed due to the earthquake. http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/TMG/observat.htm

Tuesday you can probably go to either places like Akihabara+Ueno+Imperial Palace if you're interested in doing a bit of sightseeing.

Mmm...radiation is radiation still...which is we are not the specialist BUT logically its really dangerous which is we dont how far, how long, how can the radiation can 'reach' us in Tokyo....But its up to individual decision.
As my self decided not to goin back again.
Nihon gambarre!

I only can recommend 2 restaurant only...Malaychan (Ikebukuro) & RasaMalaysia (Ginza) gogle it for the maps.
ganbatte!

My brother own a restaurant in toyko. Call Malay kampung. Malaysian cuisine

Rasa Malaysia Open at Ginza is like Malaysia Gov open for tourist attraction...got one at US , London. Chef Gordon Ramsey like it also...London branch.

Normal people imposible open shop at Ginza......unless you are big corp or Gov shop.  Ginza.....WOlrd most expensive land....most expensive shop lot in whole world...more expensive than New York per inch square

Yes. I have bees to Tokyo for 3 times. I recently went and just got back last Wednesday. Attend his wedding last Sunday. He married a Japanese girl.

Just be careful yakuza touts in Kabukicho don't drag you by the arm into a bar and you have to pay pay pay for all kinds of extras (not even AHEM).

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