After bought the clothes with tax right? when we back can we redeem back the tax at airport?

Hello. Wanna ask something cuz going to japan on 9th january. First wanna ask should I buy winter apparels here or just buy them in japan? Are the foods/drinks in the vending machines halal? Not too strict on eating though just wanna know . First time going overseas so still a newbie x.x

Pretty much depends if you have time to shop. Even though its still winter here, shops are beginning to have sale for winter clothes as they would like to clear off this year winter stock. However I do find those winter clothes they sell in Banana Republic in Mid Valley are quite reasonable.

As for food I cannot really comment. I guess Coke and Sprite and maybe bread is halal though.
If you google, I think there is a page about halal food in Japan that was created by someone in Indonesia.

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i went for the 75mbps package. silky smooth broadband experience. me and my friend had 3 gadgets that were constantly connected to the device. we also brought a portable charger to charge the device on the go so that we had whole day usage.

Thanks for the info. I am curious if the device still able to provide internet access in deep mountain or in the most rural area. It will be wonderful if it can..

probably wouldn't be LTE, some of the areas we went were not LTE, that drained the battery of the device much faster. also used google maps a lot

I am ok already with 3G.. just not EDGE.. EDGE is sucks in m'sia.. Not sure abt japan though..

mine was 42mbps and shared with 5 people. no issue at all

Jan 2014

13 -Arrive in Narita &heading to Niigata(my sis will have her 3 weeks training here)

14-18 -Osaka as focal point to Kanazawa,Kyoto, Kobe, Nara (please advise whether to overnight/day trip)

19-22-Osaka as focal point to Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Bepu (please advise whether to overnight/day trip)

23-24 Hakone (please advise whether to overnight/day trip)


25-31 Tokyo

Feb 2014

1-Depart to KL,Malaysia


For your info, my budget for accommodation is around USD50-USD 65 per night.I am aware Ryokan will be much more expensive, therefore I would appreciate if you would be able to share any affordable /value for money Ryokan in Hakone /Osaka/Tokyo

Thank You

Thanks for the info. Think I'll just buy the clothes here and I'll try to find the page. Thanks again

There is a Uniqlo store at the departure area of Narita Terminal 2.... Dunno which airline you're taking but you can get winter wear at Uniqlo if you land at that terminal. I've never been to the Narita main terminal so cannot advise on that.

you said not too strict on eating and looking at your avatar... just don't take the trouble to find out what you're eating ler...

noted

Anyone celebrated New Year in Japan before? I will be there in Osaka for this coming new year. Read that there will be big sales...something like US' black Friday.

I celebrated new year with my gf (now wife) in Osaka 3 yrs ago. Didnt notice any particularly big sale event..
we just bought our bento dinner (like a New Year festive pack) and went back to hotel to enjoy. Cos everywhere was so packed with people.

usd 60 a bit hard to get ryokan i think. example this link http://www.insidekyoto.com/best-budget-ryokan-in-kyoto ... the first one on the list ryokan shimizu is about 12500yen per night i.e. usd120.

One question. Anyone ever face problem getting bus tickets from Haneda after midnite due to full capacity because of numerous incoming flights?

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hokoso ryokan in osaka about rm150 per person. just right in front of tennoji station. but u have to call them directly to fix a booking.

some might argue its not authentic ryokan though. but sleeping on tatami mats in a japanese styled room is good enough for low budget people like me

I have made reservation at Nagomi Ryokan in Kyoto. Not a real ryokan but the staffs are all pretty girls in kimono

We ate tons of seafood there. Although me and hubby are Muslim, we don't face any problem eating out. We didn't bring anything from Malaysia. We found several Muslim Bangladesh restaurant and eat seafood only. No meat and no chicken.