Travel Travel To Japan V3, Info on pg1
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 Dec 7 2013, 03:30 PM
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All Stars
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QUOTE(Xccess @ Dec 7 2013, 03:16 PM) Bro, mind sharing your stay at Kabukicho? Any Izakaya with English menu available nearby? Will be travelling with my wife and staying at Best Western Astina for 10 nights. Thanks in advance. You are not referring to me right? i stayed at the western side in shinjuku and didnt go to the izakaya   |
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Dec 7 2013, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 7 2013, 03:30 PM) You are not referring to me right? i stayed at the western side in shinjuku and didnt go to the izakaya Aiks....sorry, it was meant for Mikehuan but ended up replying to you. BTW wanna ask why didn't you visit Omoide Yokocho Izakayas since it's also on the western side. |
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Dec 7 2013, 04:10 PM
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All Stars
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QUOTE(Xccess @ Dec 7 2013, 04:04 PM) Aiks....sorry, it was meant for Mikehuan but ended up replying to you. BTW wanna ask why didn't you visit Omoide Yokocho Izakayas since it's also on the western side. Setting shinjuku as base (hotel) played a large part. I will only return to Shinjuku late at night and feeling dead tired. I can't even find a time to go to the Tokyo Metropolitan observatory even though it is just within walking distance  |
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Dec 7 2013, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(Xccess @ Dec 7 2013, 04:04 PM) Aiks....sorry, it was meant for Mikehuan but ended up replying to you. BTW wanna ask why didn't you visit Omoide Yokocho Izakayas since it's also on the western side. Haven't go also lol! I posted a PLANNED itinerary |
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Dec 7 2013, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 7 2013, 04:10 PM) Setting shinjuku as base (hotel) played a large part. I will only return to Shinjuku late at night and feeling dead tired. I can't even find a time to go to the Tokyo Metropolitan observatory even though it is just within walking distance Haha.....you had a fruitful trip packed with fun and excitement. I'm more of a food person so may not venture out of Tokyo that much, might do a day trip to Yokohama. |
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Dec 8 2013, 10:28 AM
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33 posts Joined: May 2009
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Just to reconfirm again with u all , my passport is made on 2012 Nov , also come with electronic chip and have a camera icon in the front page . Is this passport applicable to go Japan without visa ? Thanks
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Dec 8 2013, 10:51 AM
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15,856 posts Joined: Nov 2007 From: Zion 
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QUOTE(i.Ken @ Dec 8 2013, 10:28 AM) Just to reconfirm again with u all , my passport is made on 2012 Nov , also come with electronic chip and have a camera icon in the front page . Is this passport applicable to go Japan without visa ? Thanks yes |
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Dec 9 2013, 02:16 PM
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Just wondering what is the number of days (or the validity of the VISA) that we are allowed to stay in Japan as a tourist?
Thanks. |
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Dec 9 2013, 02:41 PM
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QUOTE(gpk6558 @ Dec 9 2013, 02:16 PM) Just wondering what is the number of days (or the validity of the VISA) that we are allowed to stay in Japan as a tourist? 90 Days. Thanks.  |
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Dec 9 2013, 02:53 PM
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4,060 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: クアラルンプール > 日本
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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Dec 9 2013, 01:41 PM) 90 Days. My passport is full of this sh!t |
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Dec 9 2013, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 9 2013, 02:53 PM) My passport is full of this sh!t Why u no apply Japanese PR? |
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Dec 9 2013, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE(estcin @ Dec 9 2013, 01:55 PM) Why u no apply Japanese PR? Then I need pay alot tax to Japan. Japan PR suck |
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Dec 9 2013, 03:00 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 9 2013, 02:58 PM) Then I need pay alot tax to Japan. Japan PR suck Hahaha. What is the income tax rate there? The govt want to increase sales tax some more |
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Dec 9 2013, 03:04 PM
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4,060 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: クアラルンプール > 日本
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QUOTE(estcin @ Dec 9 2013, 02:00 PM) Hahaha. What is the income tax rate there? The govt want to increase sales tax some more Very high for Foreigners. BTW , Foreigner can redeem sales tax...PR // Japanese cannot.PR cannot used JR Rail Pass or any shit pass. PR have to pay earthquake // typhoon fund. |
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Dec 9 2013, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 9 2013, 03:04 PM) PR have to pay earthquake // typhoon fund. Hahaha. First time hear compulsory have to pay disaster fund. Something like our zakat? How they force ppl to pay for the disaster fund? |
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Dec 9 2013, 03:09 PM
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4,060 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: クアラルンプール > 日本
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QUOTE(estcin @ Dec 9 2013, 02:05 PM) Hahaha. First time hear compulsory have to pay disaster fund. Something like our zakat? How they force ppl to pay for the disaster fund? When earthquake comes. u will lost house , road , power , water. without fund , youw think Japan govt can rebuild so fast in 1 week?fund is like insurance...you will get the house rebuild back. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 9 2013, 03:10 PM |
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Dec 9 2013, 03:09 PM
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Thanks for sharing, ahpaul82
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Dec 9 2013, 03:12 PM
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All Stars
26,532 posts Joined: Jan 2003
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 9 2013, 03:09 PM) When earthquake comes. u will lost house , road , power , water. without fund , youw think Japan govt can rebuild so fast in 1 week? the average salary there is much higher right?fund is like insurance...you will get the house rebuild back. |
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Dec 9 2013, 03:13 PM
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4,060 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: クアラルンプール > 日本
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 9 2013, 02:12 PM) the average salary there is much higher right? Electrical + Water + telephone + gas = 20,000 to 25,000Yen per monthHouse Rental = 130,000 - 250,000 Yen Per month Japan Teacher Salaries one month around 352k Yen Most of Office worker got 300 - 400k Yen per month This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 9 2013, 03:21 PM |
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Dec 9 2013, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 9 2013, 03:09 PM) When earthquake comes. u will lost house , road , power , water. without fund , youw think Japan govt can rebuild so fast in 1 week? No wonder. That explains the speed they rebuilt the roads and buildings. Thanks for the insight fund is like insurance...you will get the house rebuild back.  |
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