Yay ! First ! Tadaima~

Your 'common mindset' principle baffles me; it's COMMON that people resigns/seppuku over a single mistake in Japan. Please don't hurl that 'common' thing at me if you intend to pursue a lost cause in a grey area. That is WHY planning is important; there is no room for mistakes, which is a COMMON Japanese culture (and anywhere in the world really, if you're in the working realm) if you adamant to tread that path. Anyway, that's the last time i'm going to debate on this matter, if you don't get it, no point.

Regarding the visa, you have to ask them that question, they are the ones who gave me

Hey bro, omedetou gozaimasu~! Please post some pics for us to ogle

Btw, there's a Japan travel game called Go Go Nippon; really informative game on travel tips and ehem

Hisashiburi da na Tanoshi-san~~ been busy with many jobs + studying. Sometimes also malas posting here

Wah so many ecchi here wan this Go Go Nippon game I have the link, but cant post here sumanai, PM me if you want (google also can). Actually nothing much hamsap laa, more like travel game; teach you how to live in Japan, explain history, places to eat and shopping.

My latest target: 2012 Autumn !! Yosh ganbarimasu~!

Arggghhhh RM700 only for me round trip. Should i press confirm?

That RM6k account balance can easily cheat and bypass

My family said go for service airline, so maybe JAL again

If you plan to reach Shibuya in snail speed, can try the bus Good for sightseeing too

Or take the Narita Express, 1hour can reach Tokyo Eki (highly recommended). At the same time can grab the SUICA-NEX promo, kill two birds with a stone

If you insist of going straight to Shibuya, stop at Ueno Eki and take the Ginza line subway to G-01 Eki. This is my method laa, maybe senpais here have better ideas


http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/suica_nex.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Metro_Ginza_Line

For Tokyo, K's House or Sakura Hostel the better choices so far i see. Both very near to train stations and walking attractions. Most importantly, it's very affordable

Btw, please refrain from using the term Jap, it's derogatory. Just a friendly advice

Repost from the other Japan thread:

Give you a general idea (exchange rate now 41):

Tokyo-Kyoto (Return bullet train ticket) = JPY 26,440
Narita Airport-Tokyo (Return express train) = JPY 5,880
Above total = JPY 32,320
Japan Rail Pass 7 Days ordinary class = JPY 28,300, see the difference?


Speaking of accommodation choices, if you're going alone, K's House is a better option as they offer single room at 3900Y whereas Sakura's cheapest room is at 8295Y double bed. I used to stay in K's House; i can testify that it's a very good place to stay

If you plan to travel to Kyoto (even just once!) by Shinkansen, the JR Pass already paid off itself. The rest of the days, just flash your pass for free train and bus rides Otherwise, just get SUICA for non-Shinkansen travels; works like our Touch N' Go.

For SUICA/PASMO coverage, check the link below:
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/info/profit/profit4.html

If you're interested in temples and gardens, you should allocate about 2 days minimum. Bear in mind of the unpredictable weather too; it will cause havoc to your itinerary. Having spent so much on rail ticket, try to maximize the usage

Coz got burnt by the Japan fever again Air Asia also super cheap with the promo, but too bad won't be taking that.

Exchange rate is nothing for you la bro

Wow already 3 years huh??? Time really flies

So, bro Nasizwan 頼むよ, next time host the next hanami

During shutdown=holiday=time to visit Japan

The current rate is crazy, waiting for it to drop to at least 36-38 Soonest also will be Autumn 2012 for me


Apa susah become host, just get ready a huge mat and book a nice location for hanami

Oit got chibi hime-sama already? Good, next gath can dukung the little princess


Why must be Shinjuku area? Actually it's cheaper to stay in Shitamachi area, and with the efficient public transport, you get around quite easily.


Not including flight tix? I would say doable; strictly no shopping, no restaurant, live from konbini, walk more Like Regentcid mentioned, maximize your schedule by traveling to nearby Kobe, Nara, Kyoto.

Or participate in Bento wars !

Prepare to fight for your 50% discounted meals !

Apa obasan, my chibi kawaii meido-chan still waiting for me

I miss the icy-cold subway cream puffs

Wah you must be super rich! Stays in Chiyoda man!!

Regarding visa, it's actually very very very very easy to get. Just go to their embassy website, download the requirement list and follow to the dot. Don't tell me i didn't warn you guys; be prepared for cold treatment by their officers if your documents are incomplete. It's not that they aren't friendly, but Japanese culture always favour perfectionism, so do your homework before submitting.

Core documents:
1. Bank statement signed chopped by bank officer, amount RM 6000.00, no more no less. Rob or borrow, make sure it's cukup!
2. Itinerary; just a simple plan on how to plan for your holiday. They just afraid you overstay, that's all !
3. Passport
4. Passport photos (to prepare for obituary look just jk)
5. Photocopy I/C and birth certificate

There are other documents too, such as letter of guarantee and invitation, but i was fine without them. For more info, go to: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/other_visa.html

Geisha in Ginza heh? Yare yare....zetsubou aaaa watashi!

Next trip im going to look for nyan meido and tsundere cafe

Eh, i long time never frequent this thread, what happened to you Tanoshi? Came back to Marehsia d?

Ropps to TT not far wert I recalled myself walking from Asakusa to Shinjuku

Bus is a big no no. Unless you have time to burn or bus/train fanatic like Kampung2005 And definitely not for those who can't read Japanese

Yes you do dear; it's the strong wind that chills the bone. Even a fat guy like me needs it