I wouldn't worry too much about it actually.
In train stations there are maps showing the exits, nearby
buildings near the exit and possible nearby attractions nearest to the exits.

Not really. Sometimes the lure of the money makes people give
even more inaccurate answers.

Not entirely true. If you're qualified enough especially if you're an academician,
the Japanese embassy may grant you 90 days stay and 1 year validity.

I went there in September with 2 lecturers from the university,
I helped with the visa application and collection.

Anyway, I think it's more of a "Multiple Entry" type of visa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Link
> Check under applicants as intellectuals, No.4

Strange that we didn't ask for it but it was given automatically.
Maybe they want more academicians to go there?

This post has been edited by Ultimaweapon: Oct 23 2012, 11:00 PM

At least you gave me a really accurate info now: You can't really take jokes.
Oh come on, it's bad enough that we can't see someone's emotions when replying using text.
Guess the little smiley at the end didn't help huh?
Should consider forecasting jobs if you have the gift that your info is really accurate.
Well, I'll just apologize then if it offended you.

This post has been edited by Ultimaweapon: Oct 24 2012, 12:19 PM

Do read back posts, there was a short discussion about this.
As stimix mentioned, why go when you're scared?
You should've considered it when booking your tickets if you're scared
and not blindly be pulled on by the temptations of the cheap ticket

If you know the station names, you can check with Hyperdia - Link
Pretty much accurate for the prices, as long as you know which to which stations.

Supposed to be accommodation's contact number, is it not?
I filled mine with the accommodation's number previously.