hmm...what news?

Thanks for the info! That's a good news for me. Haha

Depends. My primary mission is to just finish the whole of Japan in 10 days so I'll get a primer of where else to focus on next time. In that context it feels that I've gotten my money's worth.

I already did 14 days in the Tokyo area last time. Now I just wanted to see how far I can get in 10 days. It was actually *decent* travelling - all things considered. I got to see *a lot* more than I initially thought I would.

That said, I do feel I could have used some more time around Sapporo and Matsuyama. Which also holds true for everywhere else, but Sapporo and Matsuyama for me more than anywhere else. Also, I missed going to Hida-Takayama, but I was already on my last legs budget wise so what to do.

But for *real* travelling, yeah, 20 days would have been better for this. Though costs wise it might be more of a problem: it would need twice the budget, for one thing.

It's always a problem of covering more ground, or more depth. In this case I chose to cover more ground - at the sake of depth of course. While it's not optimal, as a time-limited *primer* trip to what Japan has got in store, it works quite well IMHO.

I have an experience using Keikyu bus to Kamata before. You need to go downstairs and out from the airport terminal. Try to find bus stop number 11, its at the very end. Other stops may have dispensers for you to buy ticket, but for your ride to Kamata you only pay to the driver when you board the bus. If I'm not mistaken only Yen 270 per person.

Hi guys, want to check how often is airasia late landing in haneda?

Is it frequent, im planning to book a hotel in tokyo and the flight lands 1030pm.

Now busy buying winter clothing for Japan Jan-Feb trip

my friend tell me cannot wear normal sport shoe ....during winter season in Nagoya/Osaka/Kyoto...with the average of 3-10 degrees....

really??

ouch must buy boots aa??

will buy wool / thermal socks but shoe no idea leh....
cause i plan to use sport shoe to walk around...never though shoe also need special 1

what walking boots are u buying? can share?
heatech socks will buy...just dunno the shoe can tahan or not only

i bet u walk too long

do u know u can add insoles for extra cushioning?
pharmacy got sell...

going japan Tokyo during Jan. what to do for nightlife entertainment, eg clubs and what day and time do they party?

i saw two ladies with just boots and mini skirt at shibuya with no stockings on, not even with the hosiery thingy...i wonder how they can tahan

jan 17 to 23 you?

sorry i mean what can i do for fun there? entertainment and must eat food?

Demmmm....RC the train ride sure is nice n gooding!!!
Must be included in nxt yr itinerary

here boss...
http://www.nst.com.my/node/58554

i thought wagyu is a generic name..the different type of wagyu ie. kobe, matsusaka, omi refers to the breeding region