Anyone knows when is the hanami season for 2016? I'm planning to go Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto so if I know roughly when it starts and finishes, I can plan where to head to first.

This is my first time going to Japan that is not work-related/student exchange/arranged by family so there will be a lot of planning in my part.

I'm going with someone who is a first-timer so we will definitely do some touristy things. Anyone knows any affordable traditional accommodation in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto with tatami bedding? If comes with onsen would be great but if not, just want to experience a night of tatami bedding.

The trip will be about 7 to 9 days. Would it be more efficient to take a plane or train to travel in between Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto? Minimum stay in Tokyo would be 3 days because I want to go to Studio Ghibli and DisneySea.

Also, would AirBnB be better for a couple travelling? Thank you in advance!

I finally booked ANA tickets for two this coming April 2-10! Most of the accommodation I booked on AirBnB because I've never tried it and the pricing looks great for the location and space. Will be going Tokyo>Osaka>Kyoto>Tokyo so I will get the JR Pass for 7 days and activate it when I leave Tokyo.

The budget for this trip is RM6k per pax (I know, it's super budget) so after flights and accommodation plus JR pass, left RM2K per person. Will that be fine for 9 days?

Oh, and we really want to stay in a Japanese-style ryokan with rotenburo, best if near Tokyo with a view of Mt Fuji (can be a tiny view also can). I tried to book many places but either I'm booking too early or there is seriously no more rooms left. This will be for April 9. Maybe sakura season, that's why no rooms. Any suggestions? If still cannot then, without view of Mt Fuji also can.

Thank you!

Is it advisable to go Tsujiki Fish Market early April?

I wonder if it is worth being up at 3am for. I'm staying at Minato ward and I thought of staying up the whole night so I don't have to think about train or transportation to the market.

Best if I can just hang around the market from 12am >_<

Since it is moving Nov 2016, best to go right? Don't mind being zombie for 2 days for it.

Good time to buy Apple iPhone 6S in Japan now. I checked the Japanese Apple Store online...cheaper by at least RM100 depending on exchange rate

I'm going Japan with my kareshi next spring. He's never been to Japan or Disneyland before. I've been to Tokyo Disneyland twice but not DisneySea.

Which is better? Go DisneySea or go look at Fuji-san?

Both also kareshi have not gone.