Random photo dump:

Shibuya -- Hachiko and Scramble Crossing (thanks to RegentCid for sharing this shooting angle)


Scramble


Hachiko

Trees on the pathway (almost 2km walk wtf) to jigokudani monkey park:


Trees

Only In Tokyo ,you can look people running like crazy at trains stations during Peak hour.... but when i was at London..never see before like this...

London is fast but steady.. haha

Anyone has experience of bicycle touring in Japan?

MAS airlines consider cheap? My friends dont want to us AA

This post has been edited by kirakosmos: Feb 12 2016, 01:57 PM

what the difference between the pasmo and suica card ?

I do.
Start from Imabari City > Oshima > Hakata Island > Omishima Island (Tatarashimanami Park) > Hakata Island > Oshima > Imabari City
70Km Rides
http://www.go-shimanami.jp/global/english/bicycle/

Same function.
Only different company

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Feb 12 2016, 04:33 PM

I have a plan for Tokyo trip in July. Since I will only be in metro Tokyo, JR Pass is not necessary I guess. I just can get PASMO card or something, correct?

But then, I have plan for Osaka trip after that. Can PASMO card be used in Kansai region? I'm a bit confused with how the different cards work based on region. I know PASMO and SUICA can be used in Tokyo, widely. Then I saw someone mentioned about another card. ICOCA I think.

**Osaka trip is for next year plan.

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Feb 12 2016, 09:32 PM

Yep, in tokyo u can either use PASMO or SUICA. while its ICOCA in Osaka.

Even though i was just in Tokyo last time, but some times i still transport in JR East. Its called Yamanote Line bcoz sometimes the destination i want to go is nearer if i use that line..And u don need to buy JR pass for that, bcoz u can use PASMO & SUICA on JR too.

All Company CEO has sitting down having discussion.
Now they come out a solution:
Suica , Pasmo , Icoca , Kitaca , Manaca , Toica , Pitapa , はやかけん , nimoca , SUGOCA
Can be used Nationwide Japan.
Any City in Japan.

*P/S:
I have collected all card

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Feb 12 2016, 09:48 PM

That's what I thought too. I'm still studying the train lines. But that is what I can conclude for now.

That is a very good news then. Thanks a lot.
Has it been implemented. Even Hokkaido?

LOL why u need all the cards. Collector items?

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Feb 12 2016, 09:52 PM

what do u mean? all the cards already can used in whole japan?

lol i only collected 3 so far. pasmo suica and icoca

No, Not for Collection.
before being united.
Really each need those card. That why I got all the card.
Example I go Kyushu I need SUGOCA

After being united.
Now I see Japanese wallet , I can know he/she came from which City.

Actually This 8 card was main , Most famous. Other card I lso got...Actually I got more than 20 plus card.
Example Kumamoto City tram was using Denden Nimoca IC card before accepting this 8 major IC Card
bla bla bla bla......Old Times really fussy....i need bring more than 20 card

now either of this 8 Major Company IC card kaotim.
My Wallet now only 1 Suica. JAL Visa Suica very powerful Suica


This post has been edited by RegentCid: Feb 12 2016, 11:03 PM

Ahh...ok ok. I forgot that u travel to Japan a lot. Or u are staying there. Cant recall. I'm so relieved that now can use PASMO or SUICA in all region. Need more research to get latest the news.

I will keep my Osaka plan aside first since it's still a long way to go. Any personal advise for first timer? Other than get ready with train lines, places, foods. Maybe something to do with the culture, habits, attitude.

Thank you! Arigato! Your blog is too good. That excel sheet will be so helpful. Agree with the way you travel: sushi daily Will go through everything you've shared here and on the blog to start drawing a rough draft asap. Hope them cheap tickets start popping up soon.

February Tips of the Months

Every times I go Osaka, I will come visit this shop. One of my Most favorite Pocket List.
Shop Located inside Kuromon Ichiba Market - 黒門市場
Shop: 丸善食肉店

The Cheapest Original Certificate Kobe beef you can found in Japan. Starting Price just 2000 Yen only~~


Exterior of the Shop


License to sold Kobe Beef


The Variety of Kobe Beef. The 2000 Yen was on Center part.
On right side which got label of yellow Sticker was premium Kobe Beef. It just cost 6000 - 8000 Yen.
Same size of Kobe beef if order at restraurant need 12000 - 20000 Yen
Super Super value!!!!


2000 Yen Kobe Beef!!


The Menu


Interior of Shop plus Celebrity Signature




The Juicy Kobe Beef


After the meal, Chef will gift a Certificate to you.
Proof you have try ''The True Kobe Beef''

Chinese New Year Special:



This post has been edited by RegentCid: Feb 13 2016, 02:49 PM

RegentCid got try matsusaka? issit better than Kobe? Saw this one gila mahal at supermarket oso ¥8000/100gm 😱

Yes. try before.
Some say this was much better. Some say Kobe better.
For me, Matsusaka beef much more better.

Recently This 葉山牛(Hayama Beef) become No.1 Spot.
It so rare and price was so high.
1 Year only can slaughter 200 Quota only


This post has been edited by RegentCid: Feb 14 2016, 12:44 AM

The Chinese New Year Special, the girl that you brought to robuchon?

I have tried Matsusaka beef at Yakiniku M but have yet to try Kobe beef

This post has been edited by Human Nature: Feb 13 2016, 09:06 PM

hi guys isit just me or its thier page prob couldnt get to reserve/buy tickets from the page for a few days liow.

Mistress

Japanese Waifu material

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Feb 13 2016, 10:22 PM