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michlove
post Jan 20 2015, 02:57 PM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 20 2015, 02:38 PM)
Must put michlove epic Japan experiences on 1st page icon_idea.gif
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wahhh....hahahahah blush.gif
it's true mah...really an experience for me loh...cos i nvr see jap porn before and it was soooo long! 150minutes!
hahahahahah...if I have good news 9 months later, i sure update u all tongue.gif
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post Jan 20 2015, 03:06 PM

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 20 2015, 03:03 PM)
biggrin.gif  thumbup.gif no onsen stories?  brows.gif
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aiyo, so many videos...there was like more than 100 there...I can only watch one or two then i beh tahan liao shakehead.gif
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post Jan 20 2015, 03:08 PM

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Okla, lets stop talking bout this d or later RC gonna ban me blush.gif
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post Jan 20 2015, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(lowyatter @ Jan 20 2015, 03:59 PM)
Toyoko Inn only 500 yen for VOD card  biggrin.gif
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Aiyo...then i rugi liao. Can watch how long? 1 day? laugh.gif
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post Jan 20 2015, 04:12 PM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Jan 20 2015, 03:55 PM)
u sure or not?
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yes, i swear! thumbup.gif


QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 20 2015, 03:43 PM)
not bad... first story on first page... michlove ecchi experience  brows.gif
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I think you guys more active and interested when it's this topic.... brows.gif
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post Jan 21 2015, 09:57 AM

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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 20 2015, 06:12 PM)
thanks ... should i go to skytree first early in the morning then take the boat to odaiba ? but how about shibuya ? lol
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Here's my tips for you. Does your gf intends to shop for cosmetics? If yes, tell her to go to drug stores. It is all over Japan. I went to a few, one in Nishi-Shinjuku which has so many choices of cosmetics and certain things can't be bought in other drugstores. I shopped the most in Nishiki Market, Kyoto. There is one drugstore there that has the cheapest souveniers to buy back i.e. mirror, keychains, fridge magnets, money money come cat...each for 200yen only inclusive of tax. So when you do the tax refund, it's cheaper loh. And this drugstore has 100yen snack food too, consider cheap jor.

Purchase snacks + souvenirs + cosmetics above 5001yen (exclude tax) and you can do instant tax refund in that shop, just show your passport.

Cosmetics like Kose, Shiseido are cheap and should buy some la.


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post Jan 21 2015, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 21 2015, 10:04 AM)
yeah...but i think tokyo will be very very rush since i only got last 2 day for it , unless airasia optiotown change date success then i have one extra day then can go shinjuku area =D
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don't worry, the drugstores are practically everywhere in Japan! you will sure have time to shop there. Just go to any shop will do.
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post Jan 21 2015, 10:25 AM

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Tips on buying Burberry Black Label and Blue Label.
There is one Burberry in Omotesando...many floors blink.gif

But I didn't buy from there...instead i went to Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka. Most of the departmental stores have 5% discount voucher for tourists. Just go to the information counter, show your passport and they will give you the vouchers. Takashimaya gave me a Hello Kitty discount card which I was so happy to keep as a souvenir smile.gif

So we bought our black and blue label from there. Purchase apparels, toys + bags above 10001yen (exclude tax) in one or accumulated receipts in one day in one store, can get 6.9% tax refund (1.1% is their handling service fee). On top of that, I get 5% discount on my bags and shoes too smile.gif

This post has been edited by michlove: Jan 21 2015, 11:39 AM
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post Jan 21 2015, 10:32 AM

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 21 2015, 10:29 AM)
This kind of thing they have to discover by self.  We insist homework here. Travel is about discover by self + homework + some regret feeling.
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oh....meaning i cannot share my travel tips here la. then ok loh..
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post Jan 21 2015, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(mamasos @ Jan 21 2015, 10:57 AM)
no, we like ur story very much. please don't be hesitated share it to us and if possible post more pic ..ya. i'm going this month end. yahooo
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aiyooo....now my turn to be jealous! Have fun yah and please remember the adult channels! laugh.gif
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post Jan 21 2015, 11:31 AM

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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 21 2015, 11:08 AM)
Is that Burberry Ginza store still there?? I thought its close already?
Most big stores have discount for tourist, like Istean, Takashimaya. Even in Yodobashi, if you pay by union pay or visa you can get discounts. Too bad I am not entitled.
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http://my.burberry.com/store-locator/?regi...JP&store=901708

You will have to do your own homework, go and discover and get some regret feel
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post Jan 21 2015, 11:40 AM

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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 21 2015, 11:34 AM)
hahaha.......good one. Then I should just take a train 3 stops a way from my home "to heal my regret."
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sorry, i type too fast just now cos my old itinerary says Ginza. the four floors burberry is in Omotesando
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post Jan 21 2015, 01:17 PM

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QUOTE(qianlong @ Jan 21 2015, 01:10 PM)
Hi there, just wonder what is the best way to enjoy the Shirakawago Winter Light Up Event as overnight there is not an option, fully booked. So, have to resort to a Day trip...
a) by Bus (Nohi Bus) from Takayama to Shirakawago? It is difficult to secure a bus ticket? From their website, can only do reservation by phone call? Also, their last return bus is scheduled at 17:20? Any other mode of transport other than Nohi esp while at Shirakawago.
b) by Private tour
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I was there last week and i asked the Tourist information counter there. They said fully booked jor. Alot tours also sold out d... You can email to info-e@shirakawa-go.gr.jp see if they can still help you but my guess is no chance liao...
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post Jan 21 2015, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 21 2015, 01:15 PM)
Need to ask for some advice.

As initially Osaka and Kyoto were not part of my plan but since Nagoya flights are temporarily suspended I got no choice but to head there first before get back to my original plan.

I would love to know whether: -

a. Could we able to walk around Minami (Namba) - Doton, Mura and Shinsai with an entire day itinerary? As it is not my main place to visit for this trip, just want to make it quick and simple.

b. After Osaka, just do a quick drop to Arashi for half day before head back to my original plan - Nagoya? Is that Romance train worth a ride? Share with me your thoughts.
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Answer to a. yes. It is all walking distance....Namba walk, Dotonbori (go at night), Kuromon Ichiba market, Shinsaibashi
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post Jan 21 2015, 01:30 PM

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QUOTE(qianlong @ Jan 21 2015, 01:24 PM)
Cool, Thanks. So how you get there? Via bus from Takayama? or by tour? Did you manage to stay on for the Light Up?
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really too bad I couldn't see the lights up. My trip timing not ngam but still, very worth it. See the scenery also satisfied liao. but my guess is, if during light up, sure alot ppl and like no fun walk around ler with the crowds. Even onsen will be full of ppl. My timing was just perfect and not too many ppl. Can take so many photos!

Yeah, i took nohi bus from takayama. stayed one night in takayama too
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post Jan 21 2015, 01:32 PM

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QUOTE(qianlong @ Jan 21 2015, 01:10 PM)
Hi there, just wonder what is the best way to enjoy the Shirakawago Winter Light Up Event as overnight there is not an option, fully booked. So, have to resort to a Day trip...
a) by Bus (Nohi Bus) from Takayama to Shirakawago? It is difficult to secure a bus ticket? From their website, can only do reservation by phone call? Also, their last return bus is scheduled at 17:20? Any other mode of transport other than Nohi esp while at Shirakawago.
b) by Private tour
Thanks in advance  rclxms.gif
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your only option now should be private taxi laugh.gif

not cheap ohhh.....RM1k
http://www.travelarrangejapan.com/item/spe...wa-go-light-up/

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post Jan 21 2015, 01:37 PM

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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 21 2015, 01:33 PM)
Yes, two separate days to counter my flight issues.
How about (b)? Just a quick drop to Toge bridge, Tenryuji, Okochi, and Bamboo. Half day, then head straight to Nagoya, night sight seeing, rest and head else where again.

Worse come to worst, stay additional night at Nagoya since my main purpose was to Nagoya.
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for (b) half day at Arashiyama to me not enough... I spent there 1 day cos you need include time of walking, taking transport, eating...and during winter time 4pm dark dark liao like our malaysia 8pm
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post Jan 21 2015, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 21 2015, 01:42 PM)
Spring time I am targeting.

As a backpacker, I can explore pretty fast and we will discard off those eating place like Komichi and Yoshimura.

If sweet time to take picture then maybe take longer.

That is why I am wondering whether worth to take a way route using the Romance train before walk back to Arashiyama station and head back to Nagoya.

Lets put it this way.

Earlier train from Osaka to Kyoto (1.5 hours train) start do the things, bla bla bla then Arashi to Nagoya (2 hours train). Targeted to reach Nagoya about 6-7 PM
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It is do-able smile.gif
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post Jan 22 2015, 02:35 PM

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Truthfully, I got alot of my homework done through tripadvisor cos no matter how silly were my questions, sure got ppl reply me one...
And those who replied me were Japanese, so I guess they know better.
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post Jan 22 2015, 02:50 PM

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ermmm....sorry for asking this....but can i still share some shopping tips? icon_question.gif

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