Hi guys, appreciate your recommendations.

I will be arriving in Tokyo via Shinkansen at Tokyo Station. Can anyone recommend an easily accessible 4-5 star hotel along the JR line? Maximum budget is RM 600 per night.

I would prefer to use as little metro as possible since I'm traveling in a group and with baggage.

I'm traveling with my family. So, budget's not a problem. But still, RM600 it the maximum lah. If you can recommend cheaper around 450-500 than that would be better.

Previously I was looking at Marunaouchi Metropolitan Hotel, but somehow my travel agent could not get the booking confirmation. So, I'm currently looking for alternatives.

Yeah, sometimes i feel really paiseh coz they treat the customer so good.

I can't wait too! 
60days countdown to my Japan trip...woohoo!

Aiyaa....For me will be....What? Japan again?  Seriously? 
Boring la

you add me in FB la then you can see my photos by then

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!!

and one more thing, must purchased above 10,000yen then can get tax refund. Now alot things can get tax refund d i.e.  foodstuffs, beverages, medicines and cosmetics.

Uniqlo is 12 storeys!!!!!!

haha... problem is I dun go to Uniqlo in m'sia!!!!

love shopping in ginza... all the nice cars are in ginza too.....

Got sales only cheaper

If not will be same.

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I was recently in Osaka, my first time ever in Japan – and no surprise, I love it there! I love the food, the culture, the weather and the cleanliness. Now, Osaka isn't as crazy packed and happening as how Tokyo is (I'm sure, even though I've not gone there yet), but it has its own spirit and charm.

I have listed some stuff below that you need to prepare for any trip to Japan, things to do in Osaka, things I did there, and some personal recommendations. If you're heading to Osaka, this post is for you! Some of the other places I've traveled to around Osaka, will be linked here but in a separate post. There's just way too many things to cram into one post, honestly!
WHAT TO PREPARE FOR ANY TRIP TO JAPAN

Money. Cold, hard cash. Many places in Japan do not accept foreign credit cards, so just keep it primitive and simple.

Bring international adapters. Japanese electrical plugs are not the same as Malaysian ones, so bring an adapter lest your cameras and phones run out of juice.

Get a portable WiFi. Do not waste money on expensive roaming charges. Instead, rent a portable WiFi (for only 400JPY/MYR12 a day) that you can bring along with you for constant connection and connect up to 10 phones at once. I rented mine from this amazing site called Pupuru, feel free to check them out.

Comfortable shoes. Because everyone walks in Japan, and so would you; be ready for massively aching feet after a long day of walking about. Their public transportation system is pretty flawless but you still would definitely need to walk some distances. Which brings me to my next point.

Bring massage oil for sore feet. Trust me, it helps. Apply and massage the oil in before you sleep every night, and it would make you feel much better in the morning. I ignored my mom's advice the first night, and regretted it the next day.

Dress accordingly. If it's a much colder season, bring your warm things. Likewise for warmer seasons. As it is always hot here in Malaysia, I had to buy a few jackets and long sleeves for the Autumn season in Osaka. It wasn't too cold yet when I went, so what i had were good enough.
PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR TRIP

Research and know your train lines. Being the main transportation means available, you need to know that Osaka has quite a number of different train lines, and it is good to know which are the stations and lines closer to your hotel. Take some time to study the routes and research a little. However, if in doubt, you can always ask the station master for help, or the staff in tourist centers.

Plan your destination(s). Know where you want to visit while in Japan. Then research on how to get there. For me, I used this site called HyperDia that allows you to search your travel route by keying in your point of departure (nearest station to your hotel) and your destination. It will calculate the fare(s) for you, as well as show you which train lines to use and how long the journey will take.

Never take a taxi from the airport – take the train or bus instead. Unless you're willing to fork out at least RM500 per trip. Most taxis in Osaka are quite expensive, and the drivers don't speak English at all, so you can't even negotiate or be sure if he understood where to go. Utilize the train, it's much cheaper and sometimes faster. There are train lines running to and fro in the Kansai International Airport (and most airports in Japan). It only cost us JPY920/MYR27, one way! You can learn more about train lines here. Alternatively, you can take the limousine bus (just a normal bus actually) if you arrive late at night and there're no trains running – details and timetables here.
These are some of the useful travel tips I've learnt while in Osaka. As I have too many photos to upload, you can view the entire post here on my blog.

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

Unboxing all the stuff.  throws away the box

Kitkat can open the bag..the tide it with rubberband...make it looks like you already consume it.
Tokyo Banana can throw away the box. Each Banana got plastic packing