HI.. was wondering if anyone has experienced travelling from Haneda to City area after arriving via AA?
heard a lot about 'missing the last train'..

any suggestions which transport or line is the best to get into City area of Tokyo?

Just an update on my visa.. if anyone interested.
Applied on Thurs - very simple. Fill in Form, Show bank account statement (make sure its Certified), Company Letter, Photograph 4.5x4.5cm with white background, Itinerary Plan.

They didnt want my hotel booking and Air Ticket confirmation, returned the copies to me - so I guess they're not necessary.

Collected on Monday from Counter 5 - no need number , just queue. But was really quick, like practically 6 mins only. Best time to go collect is around 2pm as you won't need a number then.

Yay. I now have a Valid Japan Visa for 15 days only... going in Nov!

I supposed its the standard entry validity. if you wanted more, then request for more lah.
i guess they dont expect tourist to stay in Japan for more than 15 days.. expensive lah

HI.. just curious, what did you buy? Anything that's cheaper there, than here?

Hope AA won't delay mine arrival .. die lah

haha.. that saves me some money yay

I noticed you in photography thread.. do you know if camera's are cheap(er) there?
Not top of range, but simple ones.. eg Sony Nex c3 or 5n?

Or maybe the second-hand shops sell it cheaper?

I just got back from tokyo, let me share some experiences with you guys. Hopefully it'll help somewhat.
I noticed that its cheaper to buy last minute gifts eg royce's choc and tokyo banana etc after clearing Immi. Its cheaper than in the airport area, and also I think cheaper than outside stores.

Roads are clean and Metro and JR are very easy to use. just find your destination station on the board above and buy a ticket according to the price listed on the board.

Weather was great with only 1 day of rain. Non stop literally for one day. Umbrella costs on 200yen.

Ipad mini are available now. Bought 2 from Ginza and another at Labi. They didnt have stock on the earlier days when I was there, but managed to get it later. If you do buy, you will get free Softbank internet access for a week I think. The Ginza sales girl didnt inform me, but Shibuya did.

Stayed at Daimon (sotetsu Fresa Inn - Nice and cheap and easy to get to when arriving at haneda), Mercure in Ginza, Hilton Shinjuku (super nice, got upgraded with executive lounge access too. Fantastic!!) . I think a nice area is Ginza - very orderly, and most fun seems to be Shibuya.

Dont worry about prices of food, its not really that expensive. Generally you can get good meals for between 390~800 yen. Up to you to find and choose. Plenty all around. Yoshinoya is good value I guess?

Shopping isn't great, like China or Europe or US. Most things are more expensive there but you could find some good deals in some shops. eg. adidas gave 40% off anything during a 3 hour period.. and Kids' Nike Tshirt or Short for 998yen only.

Well hope you guys enjoy Tokyo when you go, I did.