1.  Original passport
2. One (1) visa application form (downloadable)
3. One (1) photo (4.5cm x 4.5cm) with white background which is taken within 6 month from the visa application and must be pasted on the application form
4. IItinerary in Japan (downloadable) and for transit purpose, copy of visa to the main destination (USA, CANADA, etc)
5. Employment certificate stating your position, department in the company and length of service(using the company letterhead)
*If you are a sole proprietor/partner/owner of the company, you need to submit a copy of  your business registration
*For those who are not working: a self explanatory letter stating how expenses will be borne, name and relationship of person(s) accompanying (if any)
6. Personal savings, latest current account statement, fixed deposit, Tabung Haji or Amanah Saham Berhad (ASB) (original certified true copy by the bank) (need to show the applicant’s name as the account owner, account number and current balance) 
7. Copy of marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (children) to show proof of relationship between the main applicant and the person(s) accompanying

Going to Kamakura is very easy and very cheap.  and very direct ~~
First you go to Tokyo Station...which just near to your HOtel.
Then Take Yokosuka Line (Dark Blue) all the way down to Kamakura Station.
Journey take around 2 hour plus.  WIll crossing through Shinagawa Station then pass through Yokohama then pass through Ofuna then arrive.

To Nikko:

First from Tokyo Staton taking Yamanote Line to Ueno Station.
At Ueno Station Taking Utsunomiya Line (Orange) to Utsunomiya Station.  
After Arrive Utsunomiya Station then change to Nikko Line to Nikko Station. (Nikko Line Terminal Station)
Journey taking 1 hour 20 minute - 30 minute.

Want see Good View of Mt Fuji without going Shizuoka......then just go Hakone

Seriosly stimix...spent 2 day 1 night at Hakone will never regret!!!  Hakone just 1 hour 30 minute away from Tokyo Shinjuku Station only.
Take ropeway go up to Owakudani...try the Dark Egg!!....hahaha.   Owakudani is the place to see Mt Fuji and snap Mt Fuji Picture. 

After Owakudani...take Rope way down to Lake Ashi.......Here also perfect place to snap whole Family Picture that you will never forget rest of life.
What view can more perfect than this in Japan?

Budget Food Guides for those kiasu & kiampsiap travelers 

Morning/Quick lunch/Dinner

Just buy those cup noodles from nearby 7-11, Family Mart, Lawson or even Aeon Superarket (I found AEON giving the most competitive rate but they are not 24hrs)
This cup noodle cost 168yen but there are smaller cup oodle too selling ~ 100yen till 250yen


Also for those wanna meal on the go & dunwan restaurant food, also can buy thoe Bento set & heat-up there instantly & eat inside those convenient shops. Well price are almost similar to the real stuff selling in those budget chain restaurants that I ate (Check after this post). The price of cold /non-heated bento set from 300-450yen:


Proper Lunch/Dinner

Shinjuku -For Noodles & small choices of rice. Try Sanko Near Shinjuku Post Office & beside the Oval high rises district. This is like no frill concept. You can choose plain Udon & thereafter choose the tempura as topping. Or you can choose set.. You can even get the rice wth mince pork for only 200yen here!!
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Shibuya/Harujuku & probably more areas, For cheap rice, try this yummy rice..damn shiok    I luv thos rice restaurant.. cheap & yummy for sure 
http://www.sukiya.jp/



In Akihabara (And probably more branches) - My 1st proper Tokyo lunch, I just walked along Akihabara main st & found this Komoro Soba. price from 330yen and I choose the 330yen for sure haha..Damn shiok too and surprisingly now only I know they also opened in Manila!! 
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The common Food vending machine either outside or inside the restaurant - This one Komoro Soba in Akihabara

Halal food in Japan? Everywhere got! But don't expect Jakim logo lah. 

'halal' ... because there's no certification. one thing about a traveling muslim is that, you spend time looking for 'halal' outlets, and when you get there, you see 'halal' inscriptions, some quranic verses on the walls, maybe a pic of mecca. and in many cases there's also a bar with beers and hard liquors. so you just have to trust these guys, right, because there's no way to confirm it. like this 'halal' restaurant in danang (vietnam) -- the counter has a pic of jesus on the cross, so i asked, are you a christian operating a halal restaurant? yes, he said, but all my stuff come from a halal supplier in saigon!

obsession with 'halal' foods can sometimes take the fun out of traveling. so take it easy lah. as for me, during my travels (esp. to odd places) as long as i see rice, bread, pasta, fish, eggs, vegies, i deem them all 'halal'. of course no need to check out the kitchen lah. take the journey from lhasa to everest base camp in tibet, say -- all stops are at decrepit, dark eating places, which only serve every known body part of a yak. so how?

wanna ask malaysia version ifon/ipad/samsung charger can use in japan ?

japan voltage is 100.
malaysia voltage is 220-240.

pls advise. thx.

Do homework or pay for info.  Pay money i gurantee you get very satisfatory answers.

i oso blur on this NIKKO whether can be done by foot or the bus. the website stated first are allow to use the servis train, but from the route, we only allow to use once from asakusa to shimoimachi once..but the map look like the shimoimachi is the last station and another station NIKKO..not sure whether it covers up to NIKKO or not..

This won't happen in SHinkanshen...the Glass always clean

Hey all! I'm planning to go to Tokyo/Osaka next year. I wanna ask from some sifus here.

1) I know during March, it is still pretty cold. Any experience on the amount of clothes you have to pile on during that period? Need to calculate the cost needed to buy warm clothes. Also, I'm hoping to travel light T_T. Tentative date is Mar 11- 31 or Mac 18- Apr 6.

2) Early April is the start of the spring break holiday there... would it be hard to book transportation? Like bus and local trains and whatnot?

Thank you for any insights or help... I'm still narrowing down my itinerary and will share later ^^.

Wah really ar? I was planning to wear just t-shirt 

If you are Chinese still hardtime

this my fellow padawan... was in april

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Really? hmm I haven't face those kind b4
Then Next time pretend korean

hi guys,do u know where can i eat not so expensive sushi in tokyo? prefer conveyor sushi.. i would like to try toro..how much for one piece?? and also,where is the best place to try these food?
-takoyaki
-mochi
-melon bread
-taiyaki
-dango
-natto

thnks

There will be 2 days "free and easy" and I think we want to commute on the JR Yamanote Line.  What type of tickets should we get for the 2 days and which website to calculate the cost and time taken on that line?  Thanks.

I've got another question here:-

Shinkansen from Saitama to Osaka.

Any advice on this?
Is there anywhere in Malaysia I get reserve / buy the tickets
to avoid not getting any seats? Is it always packed?

Thanks.

Thanks, but I just need to travel by the train on the JR Yamanote line for my 2 "free and easy" days.  I will be staying near the Uguisudani station which is a 2 minutes train ride to Ueno where I can visit the Ueno Park, etc.  And on the JR Yamanote line I can go to places like Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, etc.  Hence, I only need to know about the JR Yamanote line and the fare and time taken from each station to another.  I don't think it is advisable to buy any pass (Suica or whatever) since I will be going on the train to only a few place for 2 days.  Unless they have a one day pass or something like that.  Any advise, suggestion or comment from the people here? Thanks.

Do our Ringgit Malaysia accepted in Japan? Can we use our RM and change to Yen in Japan?

so guys,i just want some confirmation,i already book horidome villa hotel..double bed room..the problem is,it state that this room max 2 persons,but im traveling with 3 friends,and we want to stay all 3 in one room..anyone who has experience with this hotel,does the hotel allowed to add one more in the room? will need to pay extra fee?? thnks..

i wan ask, does restaurant/hawker in japan allow food sharing? is sharing food their culture?
say if 4 ppl go 1 ramen restaurant order 2 bowls n share, izzit impolite?

thanks

n as i know cannot eat while u walk

Like I told you... you no eat, you no occupy table. 
After you eat, clear the table even if your friend is still eating. That's the ethic there especially if you go into those ramen stalls.

You go to the market, you buy and you eat. But bear in mind if you eat while walking, then you need to keep the rubbish until you find rubbish bin which is hard to come by.