Relaxing of Visa Requirements for Malaysia and Thai Nationals
1. On June 11 The Government of Japan announced that, Malaysia and Thai
nationals traveling to Japan for a short-term period will be exempted from
visas.
2. As this new measure will start within summer season (in coming months),
the effective date of the implementation and the length of stay without visa
will be announced soon. (For those who plan to visit Japan in the near
future, please keep in mind of the starting date of this new measure. The
Embassy of Japan will not return visa fees for all visas that have been issued
before the effective date of implementation.)

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?

As you can see Tokyo Metro / Subway are private company and Toei Asakusa + Toei Oedo Line also private company.  mean your JR rail Pass are very useless in Tokyo too....except riding Yamanote Line.

Even I got JR raill pass in Tokyo I have to Top up my Suica card // Pasmo card........Solution of this JR Raill pass holder in visiting Tokyo.

Or

I just plan visiting Tokyo only...and I dun have JR rail Pass.........I am Heavily using Suica / Pasmo card for all my trip.......
Here is the Today Free Tips!!

[[Tokyo Combination Ticket]]   One Day Pass   

It cover JR line (Yamanote) , Toei Line , Tokyo Metro Line within Tokyo region

http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/1day/index.html

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?

There are 2 train going Kansai Airport.   Nankai Airport Express or JR Haruka Limited Express.   Since you got JR Rail Pass then used JR Haruka Limited Express.
This Picture will make you easy understand

Merry X'mas & Happy New Year.

Nagoya Airport, a.k.a Chubu (( Japanese like to call it)) // Central Japan International Airport.
Why call it Chubu?  As you can see Nagoya City was located in middle of Japan. 

History Part:
Before Year 2005.  Nagoya City was serve by an Airport call Komaki Airport.  Today Komaki International Airport been renamed to Nagoya Airfield already.  Komaki International Airport was serving Nagoya as Major Airport since 1944 until 2005.

Why need Chubu?  Because Japan law.  All in land Airport have to stop operation after 10pm.  Komaki Airport was build in land , Middle of Nagoya city. Due to Noise pollution, Airport have to stop operation at 10pm.  This also heavy effect those long route International flight into Nagoya.
While Nagoya also Japan major heavy industrial located such as Toyota & Mitshubishi heavy Corp. 
The Plan of Chubu been started.  Nagoya need a 24 Hour Airport with very big cargo Airport to shipped out those Toyota component & Mitshubishi heavy component by air .  Only choice was build on Sea.


Access to Chubu:
Train
The Central Japan International Airport Station connects directly to the Access Plaza. Barrier-free access is available between the airport station and the Passenger Terminal Building.

Fastest way to Chubu was using Meitetsu Airport Line a.k.a U-Sky limited express.  From Chubu to Meitetsu Nagoya train Station (JR Nagoya Station just nearby)  just need 28 Minute.  Every next train gap was 30 Minute.
Since is run by Meitetsu Company so JR Rail Pass are invalid.
Price are 1200Yen Reserved Seat per way.
First train run at 07:00 & last train are 22:07

What Happen If I arrived late?  There was a Limited Express from Chubu to Nagoya City.  Not as fast as U-Sky. the Travel time are 35 Minute.  Cost are 850 yen per way.
The Last Limited Express train Leaving Chubu are 23:31

Limousine Bus:
Airport buses arrive at the first floor of the Passenger Terminal Building. The only way to get to the airport bus boarding point is via the Access Plaza.
*Please note that the bus stops for boarding airport buses are different from the stops used for getting off.
* Bus Stop #6 are going Nagoya Downtown
From Chubu to Nagoya downtown need 76 Minute.  Price will be 1000Yen per way. 
Last Bus Leaving Chubu to Nagoya Downtown are 23:15

Taxi:
Taxis that come to Central Japan International Airport arrive at the first floor of the Passenger Terminal Building.
The Taxi Information Counter is located on the second floor of the Access Plaza, and the taxi pickup point is located on the first floor of the Access Plaza.
From the Arrivals Lobby (second floor of the Passenger Terminal Building), take the connecting passage to the second floor of the Access Plaza, and then take the elevator or escalator to the taxi pickup point (first floor of the Access Plaza).
Price: Approx 14,500 yen ((From Chubu to Nagoya Station))  Approx 47 Minute ride
Inside Airport:
4 Thing you cannot Miss in Chubu Airport.  Chubu Airport 4F are most important part of this Airport. 
- Chubu Sky Deck: Free access.  180 degree view of Airport and Runway.  300M long walkway.
- Japan Only Airport Onsen.  1000 yen for each Entries.  Naked requires.  Soak in Onsen while waiting your Next flight.  What can better than this ?   
- Chubu Airport most famous Tontakshu // Fried Pork fillet.  Shop lot No.5  ((Personal Highly recommended))
- Chubu most famous chicken wings.  Shop lot No. 50  ((Personal Highly recommended))

Bro, comfirmed ?? When it starts to be in effect???   September ? Or June? hehe

Hi All,

I was just wondering. I'm planning to trip to japan probably in January or February 2014.

Purpose: To enjoy the cheap seafood & variety of seafood available. ( which will cost us a bomb to enjoy in Malaysia )

I know that there are areas in Japan which are labelled as "Fishing Villages/Towns" where seafood there is as cheap as alchohol in Langkawi.

Where the residents eat crab & lobster like we eat roti canai or nasi lemak.

( Based on information seen through various documentaries & food shows. )

Unfortunately, I forgot the names of these areas....

Anyone know of the places I'm talking about?

And are they easily accessible to tourists?

Another reason I want to go to Japan ( preferably not in the cities, but more towards the countryside ) is to stay in an authentic Japanese Inn/Resort.

Where you get to fully experience their culture & style of true relaxation.

Any suggestions as well to where I can go?

Got.  Coway & Panasonic got sales this kind of toilet.  More info ask Stimix  he is Coway version

Hi, I am going to Japan on december this year(my first time) and i have few questions to ask, hope that all sifus can guide me. Thanks in advance.

1. i will reach Haneda Airport on 29 dec at 11.30pm in Japan by AA. I found that it doesn't work on monorail and subway in japan as all close by 12midnight. i have searched the late night limo bus and found that only certain routes on certain hotels. I plan to stay in Horidome villa(5 min walk to Ningyocho Station--Hibiya Line). Can anyone suggest me how to get there during midnight? if can avoid taxi, it's better cuz wanna cut cost.

2.I plan to go to Osaka Universal Studio. so, i found that if taking Nozomi shinkansen will be around  14,000yen per trip. but if i purchase Japan Rail Pass which stated is unlimited rides(7days), i can't take Nozomi as it's not cover by Japan Rail Pass,so i need to take hikari which the Japan Rail Pass covered. It yes, it's still worth it to purchase the Japan Rail Pass,right?

3. i will be going to hakone for mount fuji view. will it be nice during december?It's stated in hyperdia by SHINKANSEN KODAMA and Hakone Tozan Railway. Is these cover by Japan Rail Pass?

4.i will be visiting places like shibuya, shinjuku, akihabara, meiji shrine, tsukiji market, asakusa area, is this cover by Japan rail pass?

Hope someone can guide me here as I am quite confusing with the route that cover by Japan rail pass even though have read on website. Thanks in advance first and hope someone can help me. Thanks a lot and appreciate it.

Hakone Pass sold in Shinjuku Station [[Information counter]]
Can buy with 3900 Yen per Ticket.  This pass will not included the train to Shinjuku.

Shinjuku Hakone pass will be 5000 Yen
Odawara Hakone pass will be 3900 Yen

I bought my Hakone Free Pass at Odakyu Center, Shinjuku station and the staff spoke English
Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center

so any news on the above? what happen to those who was suppose to travel all those dates? just curious. And i though airline company not suppose to do this kind of cancellation?

They also have in Busan, SKorea. So I can use my membership when I go Busan end of this month.
Btw in Japan, they are always located near train stations, so very handy, just walk to hotel from train.

brader... When la... not Where la...
Yaloh... last month check RM1 - Yen31 lik tat... now Yen29 d...

and i thought a normal sweater will just be sufficient

Thanks bro..

i think i will drop the plan to kyoto and instead i will go to Nikko.

I found this on the web on how to go to nikko from yokohama

http://www.nikko-jp.org/english/access/train.html

What is the difference between the JR LinEast and the Tobu Line?
It cost about 3300 yen ( per person from yohohama to Nikko ) and  2500 from Nikko to asakusa(where i will be staying in tokyo) which is ok for me.

Anybody here can recommend me a nice cheap guesthouse/ hotel in nikko for 2 night? where me and my wife could stay in? i googled and could not find a reasonable one.

Need some help me thanks.

Thanks bro!!

last question, is it worth to stay there for 2 nights or should i just stay in tokyo and go there for a day tour?

I have still not booked my hotel yet, either to stay in tokyo or nikko.

Any cheap guest house i to recommend in Nikko?

So earthquake & typhoon expert brader, what should we do when there are tyhoon or earthquake happen while we are in Japan?? If brader stimix running around & the rest of Japanese people seems cool about it?

27 reasons why we should all move to Japan.

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