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Travel Travel To Japan V2, Info on pg1
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kyenli
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May 21 2013, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(foohoa @ May 21 2013, 02:52 PM) 6th feb???????????? i dont think u can book now english website only can book before 2 month but b4 2 month, might be the promotion will finish.... Haha too excited. Supposed to be 2nd June
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foohoa
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May 21 2013, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE(kyenli @ May 21 2013, 02:54 PM) Haha too excited. Supposed to be 2nd June just checked, same! you are lucky! the date was so near, and you still manage to find some cheap price
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little ice
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May 21 2013, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(kyenli @ May 21 2013, 02:48 PM) Thanks so much for the link!!! It is so much cheaper than the hotel's website. I'm planning to go on 2nd June. Can't read chinese or japanese. But the English website says it is only 5800yen!!! Should be the same price as the Japanese version right? (figured out how to use jalan.net lol) depends on how many days. try this link: http://www.jalan.net/uw/uwp3200/uww3201ini...llbackHistFlg=16 days is 52,800, average 8,800yen per day. 5 days, average 8,600. 4 days average 8,050yen. 5th day seems to be the most expensive. change the days of stay at the date section to see the total price.
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foohoa
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May 21 2013, 03:15 PM
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yes, their are many promotion like stay 3 nite, early 7, 14, 21, 28, those promotion all hide by other hotel booking website
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AccelTech
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May 21 2013, 04:31 PM
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It seems my question was left out.
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foohoa
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May 21 2013, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE(AccelTech @ May 21 2013, 04:31 PM) It seems my question was left out. the visa part isn't the really big problem actually and it was free..... and i do some search at google, they didn't mention this too
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AccelTech
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May 21 2013, 04:51 PM
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QUOTE(foohoa @ May 21 2013, 04:45 PM) the visa part isn't the really big problem actually and it was free..... and i do some search at google, they didn't mention this too But previously we are supposed to apply for the VISA to visit Japan right? Now it is free?
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kyenli
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May 21 2013, 05:09 PM
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Anyone been to Fuji Shibazakura festival? Planning to go on 30th May. Do you think it's worth it? Cause 1) Clouds might block the view of Mt Fuji 2) The pink moss most prob not as much as the peak season since this will be the last week of the festival. Or should I just go to Hakone instead. http://www.shibazakura.jp/eng/
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little ice
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May 21 2013, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(AccelTech @ May 21 2013, 04:51 PM) But previously we are supposed to apply for the VISA to visit Japan right? Now it is free? your question was left out because you're asking if anyone can confirm the latest update on the necessity visa application, which you'll get the fastest and most accurate and reliable answer by giving the embassy a call. they speak english well, because many are malaysians staffs.  by the way, never heard of that news. and you didn't even bothered to check japan embassy, which seems to have nothing mentioned about the news you heard. still have doubt? read the above paragraph again...
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AccelTech
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May 21 2013, 05:17 PM
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QUOTE(little ice @ May 21 2013, 05:10 PM) your question was left out because you're asking if anyone can confirm the latest update on the necessity visa application, which you'll get the fastest and most accurate and reliable answer by giving the embassy a call. they speak english well, because many are malaysians staffs.  by the way, never heard of that news. and you didn't even bothered to check japan embassy, which seems to have nothing mentioned about the news you heard. still have doubt? read the above paragraph again... Well, I blame myself for the reason that I was pretty lazy to give them a call and asked you guys instead. Just hoping someone here with experience who have visited Japan to tell me that they did not required a VISA to travel there.
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Human Nature
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May 21 2013, 06:10 PM
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QUOTE(AccelTech @ May 21 2013, 05:17 PM) Well, I blame myself for the reason that I was pretty lazy to give them a call and asked you guys instead. Just hoping someone here with experience who have visited Japan to tell me that they did not required a VISA to travel there. Actually, you can find the info from the embassy website too. it is not compulsory, but strongly encouraged by the Gov of Japan. All depends whether you are willing to take your chance (risk) or not.
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little ice
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May 21 2013, 07:58 PM
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QUOTE(AccelTech @ May 21 2013, 05:17 PM) Well, I blame myself for the reason that I was pretty lazy to give them a call and asked you guys instead. Just hoping someone here with experience who have visited Japan to tell me that they did not required a VISA to travel there. anyone will going to tell you to go apply a visa. it's not really that difficult, just the part where you need a company letter stating you're working in a company that is a little cumbersome. QUOTE(Human Nature @ May 21 2013, 06:10 PM) Actually, you can find the info from the embassy website too. it is not compulsory, but strongly encouraged by the Gov of Japan. All depends whether you are willing to take your chance (risk) or not. that's pretty bold statement, so far i haven't heard anyone mentioning exceptions (unless special reason) where gaijin don't need visa to enter Japan...
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Human Nature
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May 21 2013, 08:01 PM
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QUOTE(little ice @ May 21 2013, 07:58 PM) anyone will going to tell you to go apply a visa. it's not really that difficult, just the part where you need a company letter stating you're working in a company that is a little cumbersome. that's pretty bold statement, so far i haven't heard anyone mentioning exceptions (unless special reason) where gaijin don't need visa to enter Japan... Well, I am answering the OP question and I did not make it up. Refer here: http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/visit.htmlQUOTE Since 1993, Malaysian nationals are strongly encouraged to obtain a visa prior to entering into Japan.
The visa-exemption arrangements between Japan and Malaysia have allowed Malaysian nationals who meet relevant conditions can enter into Japan without a visa for a period of stay not exceeding three(3) consecutive months.
However, in order to cope with the large number of Malaysians who overstay in Japan and work illegally, the Government of Japan decided to encourage Malaysian nationals to obtain visa prior to entry into Japan in order to ensure smooth entry But no mention of exemption from MOFA: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.htmlSo I did make a visa as I am not willing to risk anything This post has been edited by Human Nature: May 21 2013, 08:09 PM
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little ice
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May 21 2013, 10:46 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ May 21 2013, 08:01 PM) Well, I am answering the OP question and I did not make it up. Refer here: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « thanks for clarifying. well, that quoted statements about visa exemption mentioned in the first link was pretty loosely stated - meet relevant condition, God knows what is "relevant conditions"? the informations in the 2nd link are more reliable, though - firstly, Malaysia wasn't mentioned in the exemption list, and secondly, the below quote: QUOTE (*4) Since 1 June 1993, nationals of Malaysia need a visa to enter Japan.*
* Those nationals without visas would be strictly examined when entering Japan. and by reading just the above quote, i wouldn't even recommend anyone try to enter japan without a visa.
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Human Nature
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May 21 2013, 10:49 PM
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Yeah, it is very risky. Apply and save all the concerns.
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scorgio
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May 21 2013, 11:15 PM
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QUOTE(little ice @ May 21 2013, 10:46 PM) and by reading just the above quote, i wouldn't even recommend anyone try to enter japan without a visa.  May I add, even people with valid visa may be strictly examined, it's the immigration officer's absolute discretion. I've seen some people spent 10 mins or longer in front of the counter.
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little ice
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May 21 2013, 11:17 PM
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QUOTE(scorgio @ May 21 2013, 11:15 PM) I've seen some people spent 10 mins or longer in front of the counter. then everyone at the back queuing will be like this
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scorgio
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May 21 2013, 11:31 PM
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QUOTE(little ice @ May 21 2013, 11:17 PM) then everyone at the back queuing will be like this  oh... there're queue managers, and more than 10 counters.
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estcin
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May 21 2013, 11:40 PM
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Some ppl were even denied entry and sent home despite having approved visa
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zstan
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May 22 2013, 12:00 AM
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if i were to apply the visa based on the fact that i will be attending a conference, does that mean i dont have to submit my bank balance statement?
really confused for students like me @@
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