Just return from Japan yesterday. Spent 9 great days at Nagoya-Suzuka(F1)-Tokyo & experienced 2 typhoons.
Luckily it didn't affect much of my trip. Only experienced rain on Sunday (5th) & Monday (6th) morning.

F1-Suzuka
It's easy to access to Suzuka circuit from Nagoya. JR offer special train service direct to Suzuka Inou Station during race weekend (about 1500+yen roundtrip) and from there, it's 20 min walk to the nearest gate or 30-40 min walk to main entrance via mobilityland park. Along the way, can see group of fans waiting by round side to wait for drivers to pass through and chase them for autograph. . Personally, i think D stand offered the best view, if seated at Block BB or BC, you can see Turn 1 then the famous S curve and see T5 & 6 clearly. On race day on 5th, whole day rain, but able to keep myself dry with just a rain coat from 100 yen shop. Continuous rain but not like the thunderstorm we have in MY. The only downside is the accident happened at the end of the race. Hope he is all well.

Nagoya to Tokyo Shinkansen
On Monday 6th suppose to take morning Shinkansen train ride from Nagoya to Tokyo, but all services suspended due to flood (Typhoon Phanfone). Spend the waiting time at Nagoya Station/Takashimaya and at that time they were having food fair to celebrate 50yrs of Tokaido Shinkansen. So, not bad. They resume service at about 1pm & manage to hob on one (unreserved seat-reserved, not selling that time). Have to stand throughout the journey - 3 hours!!! on Nozomi. But, the plus point is able to get a left window 'stand' seat... can see flooding at some area and able to see Fujisan clearly.

Disney Sea
Went on Thursday, 9th. Start Q before 8 am. As soon as the gate open, all people run towards Toy Story Mania & Tower of Terror for FP. They really run for it. As soon as i reached there already super long Q So, i choose a different route, start from Storm Rider-Raging Roller Coaster-Magic Lamp-Indiana Jones(FP)-Under the sea-Journey to Center of earth(FP) able to complete all these about noon along with other small rides and went to Journey to Center of Earth twice as the first time have to leave due to technical glitch just before getting onto the cart, saw some people actually stranded there. Afternoon only went Toy Story (about 80 min Q)-Tower of Terror(FP). Do have enough time to complete all major attractions & shows, maybe not a super peak season

For Sushi Dai, i went to on Tuesday, 7th and reached about 6:30am, Q for 4 hours, but it's worth the wait!
Accommodation Tokyo - i set base at Grand Pacific Le Daiba this time, which offered superb view of Rainbow bridge/tokyo tower & tokyo skytree sandwich between 2 building. The only downside is a bit far off, about 15 min train ride from Daiba to Shimbashi/Shiodome on Yurikamome line about 300+yen.

Then on return flight (12th early morning) due to typhoon (Vongfong?), have to detour to Philippine and the safety belt sign is on throughout the journey. Lucky to be able to sleep throughout, so no issue and landed safely.
Overall, great experience, and can't wait to be back there again!


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Hi guys,

Just wondering anyone has any recommendation on maid cafes in akiharabara?

Are photos allowed in the cafe?

Fuh, really got people plan trip 2 years in advance? Plan early is good but this is overdoing it liao IMO. I mean you can't buy flight tickets ...

Generally speaking maid cafe don't allow (free) photos, if want photo with maid need to pay extra. Even those maid standing on the streets handing out flyers oso a lot of them will kpkb if u take their photo.

This post has been edited by deodorant: Oct 13 2014, 12:00 PM

Hmm. Have you been to any maid cafe? Would you recommend one to me?

i have entered a random maid cafe in akihabara but didn't stay long enough to eat the food. it's really crazily over priced. almost rm70 for a drink and a plate of rice. just for the sake of enjoying the maid's companion with their high pitch act cute voices.

only can skodeng from far far

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December can give tips on night life/club or red-light district?

osaka castle?

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/...fong-hits-japan

my flight is next week 20th

Bro, do you think its worth the experience?

Plus cause I am going with my family. Is it okay just to order 2 drinks for a family of 5? LMAO

No it's not worth it..... even more so with a family. Just, don't. You have to order ONE drink for every person on the table, which makes it more ridiculous. My friend had a culture shock and almost cried inside which forced us to leave (good for us also can save the money and eat nice sushi).

Why your friend almost cried?

she tak boleh tahan all the girls la quite funny also.

Laughed until cried or scared until cried? Lol.

Still an experience nevertheless.

scared until cried. especially when the maid go near to her.

hahaha. was it difficult due to the language barrier? hmm, go with family really abit awkward LMAO.

who know where to buy Starwars Lightsaber chopsticks???

yeah got language barrier means u cannot solicit their services properly also

you can get them at Kiddy land