Yeah. No argument on that and it's widely available in BIC camera shops.
Luckily I know someone in Japan now and she helped to buy and bring back for me. Damn paiseh, I owe her for this.

Yes, the packaging is very nice. Once you open it, it looks like this.

Customers can enjoy a package like a Byobu, a Japanese folding screen with an included origami paper.





I think this is a good deal for tourists to get data in Japan, suggest RegentCid to add Iijmio SIM card in the first page useful for first timers in Japan.
This is the link for Iijmio: https://t.iijmio.jp/en/index.html

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jan 13 2015, 11:16 AM

I will keep mine for memory purpose.

I think should be included.
I haven't got mine yet, the person hasn't come back to Malaysia.

Unfortunately this thread doesn't allow such question i.e. sharing itinerary. What you can do is do your own homework and come out with your own itinerary then post it here, then there will be people correcting you.

I asked my friend about this because I will be staying near to Shibuya station and I will go to that station from Narita airport. Then, I will store my luggage there while my friend comes and finds me at night before bringing me back to her place.

She said Shibuya has a lot of lockers and comes with many sizes, so no issues on that. However, I tried Google it seems the bigger lockers are always being grabbed fast. So it depends what time you will reach though. I'll be reaching around 11.00 considering everything is smooth during my journey from Narita to Shibuya.
Mine is a mid-sized luggage. Still hoping I could get one.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jan 13 2015, 04:19 PM

Is it still worth going to Himeji now? It's still under construction until March right? What a pity.

Err.. I'm also traveling alone but I will stay at my friends' place, they need to work and I'll have to explore on my own. Kinda exciting yet challenging for me because I don't speak Japanese and their super comprehensive transportation service... I need a lot of time to study on the routes.

Still I took up the challenge and will go on 30th January, let's see what will happen to me then.

Is it still worth going then? When was your trip?

Err...

Thanks for the feedback ya.

Sorry missed out your reply.
Yes, I know about that....

The vending machine also.
Fully Japanese right?

OK, at least your words make me feel less worried.
Anyway, I will get my friend to teach me when I'm in Tokyo.

I meant the restaurant actually.

Flying to Nagoya is the cheapest compared to Tokyo and Osaka. I thought of that too but in the end chose to fly in from Tokyo and out from Osaka.

Oh, thanks for the tips.

So, let's gather everyone and all travel at the same time?

For Kansai, I'm planning to get only 2x3 days Kansai Thru Pass based on RC's advice and skip Amazing Osaka. I also don't intend to buy 500 yen bus pass for Kyoto. So I let KTP does the work in Kansai. I see the coverage is pretty huge and complicated as well. Is this a wise move?

I basically have 5 days or maybe 4 1/2 days because I think I will reach Osaka only at noon. So, I plan to walk around for half a day in Osaka and buy whatever I require (passes) since Osaka will be more convenient compared to my friend's place in Kobe.

It goes like this:
Day 1 - 1/2 day - Osaka
Day 2 and 3 full day - Kyoto
Day 4 full day - Nara
Day 5 1/2 day - Kobe, 1/2 day - Osaka

For Nara, is it a must for me to go to the Nara Park to get to other attractions? The reason why I asked is I'm afraid of those deer. I don't plan to bring any food but scared they will bite me or my bag or even worse my passport. Am I being overly worried and paranoid here?

Thanks for instilling more fear into me.
I won't be bringing food but I don't know if I will be unlucky on that day...
So for safety reason, should I skip Nara then? I really want to go other places besides the Nara Park... Are those deer roaming everywhere in Nara and not just Nara Park?

Time to rework on my itinerary again.

Damn it.

Now need to find another place in Kansai to replace Nara's schedule.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jan 15 2015, 11:27 PM