guess the earth and weather got some twisting in recent years... sakura came so much early this year... possible for lavender to come early as well?

and for visa application, do we need to give our income bank statement or just a FD statement prove i got at least 10k in the bank then can already?

i'm planning to let CIT Travel get my visa done ...

Im not sure cos my fren drove car last time. U go the Tourist Info Center 1 day earlier to inquire and book, i think they got day trips for lavender. normally go 1 place only. The group size should be 1 bus only.

If can, submit both bank statement and FD. Just to prove u have a lot savings. Cos their main worry is u jump plane there. Other documents pls follow the requirements on the embassy website. U can ask ur fren or family to submit and collect for u. Not necessary let travel agent earn

i got working and it is not so convenient for me to travel over there... hmm... i also think that they sked we jump plane over there... if i want travel on July'13, i can apply now right? approx how long the process will be taken?

as stated in their website, is 3 working days.. so meaning if monday submit, wed/thur afternoon collect, can't remember exact.

Bring all the required cos and submit in morning when the open, won't even take 20 mins. Then, can ciao already, they will stamp collection date on your receipt and you just come collect.

hey guys, for VISA application...can I submit on April while my travel period is on end of May?? Is there any column indicates my travelling period ?

yes...once visa approved, u have 6 month before expiry.

wow, thanks for the useful information...

^wrong info... validity is 3 months from date of visa issued.

please check the site for details.

http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/visit.html

just read up.. it is really 3mths... let me count and see...

geek8585: sorry for the wrong info
anechoic: thx for the info

sakura open so early this year.. sigh.. i got to change the whole inetiary =/

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html

I'm afraid I got no chance to view sakura too : ( travel date 1-7 April...

Will be in kyoto from 10-13 April.. seem need a PLan B for sakura viewing

Kyoto-Nara-Yoshino 1day trip doable?

Yes. You got to indicate your travel date And you got to provide them your itinerary

http://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sakura13/130317.html

I'm really disappointed.. Tokyo bloomed already.

My itinerary is

2 - 4 April Kyoto

5 - 8 April Tokyo

9 - 12 April Osaka

I guess I have to plan it again like everyone did, maybe?

This post has been edited by syeeanidiot: Mar 19 2013, 11:07 PM

http://weathernews.jp/sakura/pinpoint/?id=4483

4-9 april in tokyo
Still have chance to see sakura in tokyo according to this forecast, hanafubuki (falling of sakura) is on 5 april at shinjuku gyoen

but most likely i will cancel trip to ueno park =/ may be all become botak already =(

for kyoto part, The sakura along philosophy of path and keage trail also bloom much more early

just pray japan suddenly very cold this few day.. all sakura delay blooming

This post has been edited by ivzh: Mar 19 2013, 11:49 PM

Going to Tokyo tonight

What are interesting things to buy, besides electronic products?

Kit Kat and Tokyo Banana

O, but that's the day I'm going for Disneyland as it's the last day for the Jubilation parade.

So hard to make up my mind now.


BTW, if my passport expiring on the June, do I need to renew it or it's fine ?

This post has been edited by syeeanidiot: Mar 20 2013, 11:21 AM