anyone experience buying burberry blue label  in japan? is that really can get tax refund? i saw a random post in internet that mention we can get 10% tax refund for that

bought a blue label for my wife in Ginza....  I don't get tax for it. Just show your passport and they will do the necessary paperwork. it's different from Europe where we need to go to airport to get our tax refund.... in Japan, we pay the tax free price instead.

only applicable to shops with the 'duty free' sign.....

btw, burberry boutique in Ginza is a few storeys!!

Uniqlo is 12 storeys!!!!!!

For consumable goods, i.e. kitkat, calbee, sk2, hadalabo... 5000 yen already can get tax refund.   

For consumable goods, i.e. kitkat, calbee, sk2, hadalabo... 5000 yen already can get tax refund.   

I see so if your passport doesn't have one basically you have to apply visa at japanese embassy is it? Correct me if I'm wrong.

i will use cc whenever possible but first ask your hotel whether they accept cc or not

Factory one just brewer...taste no good. Best Asahi Beer was go Ginza. Thee was a shop selling Asahi Extra Cool. All beer serve at -3 Tempreture.  That call a Beer !!!

http://www.tubbygaijin.com/japan/asahi-sup...cold-bar-ginza/
DOn't used CC. Unless no choice. Bank CC exchange rate always fxxx up one.  Like currently I just order a album from Japan using CC.  exchange rate now just 1000Yen = RM30  but Bank CC exchange rate was 1000 Yen = RM34
Plus service charge summore.......
WTF!!!!

Haha i think it should be from the merchant side. Always pay in local currency and let your bank convert it.

Next year, end of october, which one better for a short 3-4 days trip, Okinawa or Hokkaido?

Yup, but depends on the current rate that time. If yen suddenly increase back and if you already change at a lower rate, then use cash. 60 days still long way, so you better monitor first. Rate depends, ranging from 1.25 to 3% (amex)
aiya, dont want hiroshima..dont wan see sad stuffs 

Japan here i Come!!!

   

19 days n counting

Planning to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe.
Places intended to visit:-
Universal Studios
Osaka Aquarium
DŌTONBORI
Minami (Namba)
OSAKA CASTLE
Minoo Park
  Kyoto Nishiki Market
Nara Park
Shin-Kobe Ropeway
  Kobe Harborland
Kobe Chinatown

yeah...got mine change for 29.90 at sunway pyramid 3 days bck.
not sure whether will go further down to 28

hmm i just bought ticket for next year JP trip, now saving 1 year load money for that hehe... will keep watching this thread for info...

winter in japan is average how much degree? last time my trip to korea i think is around -6 to -15 ...

You going to Sapporo too?

guys this is my first time going to witness snow (around 0-2 celcius) and it is going to be cold. How to prevent dry skin on my face. Which product is more suitable? Vaseline or lotion or moisturizer?