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post Jan 25 2017, 12:11 PM

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Hi guys, going Japan today, visit Tokyo and Sapporo rclxm9.gif
Already got inner sweater, light down vest, and outer jacket ( for snow and below degree condition ).
I heard/read that I will need another jacket ( for Tokyo ~ 10 degree ), got few jacket option so want to ask sifu here which is best:
Sweater jacket ( not wind proof )
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Regular jacket ( thick double layer polyester )
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Rain jacket ( super light weight packable type )
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I wear the rain jacket at Taiwan when typhoon boarding and I sweat like at hell sweat.gif so I was wondering if I could just bring that one and ditch the thick sweater/jacket and save some space/weight.
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post Jan 25 2017, 02:20 PM

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QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Jan 25 2017, 01:37 PM)
get uniqlo's heat tech ...light and not bulky
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I had heattech extra's legging/tights for bottom, also sweater from uniqlo. Also settle for inner part and snow jacket. Need to decide jacket for Tokyo ( snow jacket will be mad ) biggrin.gif
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post Jan 25 2017, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 25 2017, 05:14 PM)
Dont understand your question....since you already have outer jacket, can you still fit any of this jacket? What is the purpose? For the wind? Also if you go into any shop, it will be damn hot and you will need to "strip down". If you wear so many layers....good luck!. Now in Tokyo, I wear my normal working clothes and then a thick jacket, and a scarf. Its really cold and chilly and when wind blows, the scarf really helps.
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Thanks for feedback.
I need advice on which jacket to wear at Tokyo, since I dont think will wear that snow/ski jacket ( which are for Sapporo ).
Gonna bring 2 extra jacket, sweater hoodie ( for Tokyo ) and rain parka for backup since light weight.
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post Jan 26 2017, 07:22 PM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Jan 26 2017, 11:25 AM)
those 3 that u said won't even be enough for the cold of tokyo
better be very prepared than under-prepared
scarf and glove are a must(which is the mistake i did)
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Not yet at Tokyo, but now at Kyoto and it's damn cold ( 2 degrees ), forecast last week was off because these few days suddenly snow again.
I can tahan body and leg cold, kinda enjoy in fact but my hands are freezing like no tomorrow. Lucky I brought waterproof boots so my feet are fine.
Time to utilize those heat pad ( hand warmer )
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post Jan 29 2017, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(blackblackk @ Jan 27 2017, 10:10 AM)
I'm going to Osaka 1st of feb, I've totally forgotten about wifi getting from locals.
I've checked most locals one also not available anymore.. Is wifi router/sim easy to get in japan when I first reach?
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I'm using Samurai Wifi, RM14/20 per day ( limited quota/unlimited ), now got promo free one day.

QUOTE(MR_alien @ Jan 27 2017, 01:38 PM)
did u try wiyo?
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Out of stock when I check few days ago.
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post Feb 6 2017, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Feb 2 2017, 04:56 PM)
They say heattech cannot tahan, but ultra can wo.. I'm thinking which to buy now since you said Kok Kong got better reputations.
Ahh okok. But then Tokyo got snow meh? tongue.gif
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I wear heattech ultra + normal jeans @ Sapporo, still snowing few days ago, no issue at all.

QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Feb 2 2017, 05:32 PM)
Remember wear waterproof boots hahah.
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Yup I highly recommend those waterproof hiking type shoes or boot. Wind cant enter also not slippery on ice.

QUOTE(popice2u @ Feb 2 2017, 07:53 PM)
Most of the rides are boring, probably suitable for  kids 10 & below.
Every corner shop selling Disney souvenirs
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I'll probably felt boring if they dont have parades, so I've queued and spammed shutter mad during parades rolleyes.gif
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post Feb 6 2017, 10:38 PM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Feb 3 2017, 09:57 AM)
Alright, thanks for the link. I am also thinking if I should bring my camera along. I'm only using canon 500d, got prime, zoom and wide angle lens. Not sure which lens to bring.. hmm.gif I found some tripods in lelong, mudah website for like RM30. Those should do it right?
Hmm, then really need to prepare for the worst. I've bought scarf cause it looks nice, then I realized I actually need it for Tokyo trip. laugh.gif Water proof shoe.. don't think I have any.. need to spend money again.. sweat.gif Now need to hunt for gloves. Saw Muji selling those smartphone friendly gloves. Anyone know what are the choices besides Muji?
DisneySea ya? My gf went Disneyland in HK, so she wanted to go DisneySea this time. I'm abit skeptical about rollercoasters, is still bearable right? Too fast I scare I pee in pants. laugh.gif

Just wondering, where you guys got your tickets? I'm planning on buying it from klook. Wanna see if there's any other ways to get it cheaper..
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I think can ditch prime, unless you purposely plan for street walk etc. One wide angle kit + telezoom FTW cool2.gif

QUOTE(MR_alien @ Feb 4 2017, 09:29 AM)
DSLR and tripod too heavy
thats why now i chose something in between
a mirrorless(sony) camera with a good lens with gorilla pod
super duper small and light(except the lens) and shoot very good quality photos
i dnt trust my HP for photos at all
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Been lugging my EM1 with 2 heavy lenses for whole trip rclxms.gif no issue if you use good backpack. Bad experience with same setup last time at Taiwan with messenger bag, single strap strain my neck/back after few hours.

QUOTE(sonyclie77 @ Feb 4 2017, 01:57 PM)
Guys just a quick question, I'm going Tokyo in the next few days. As hotel and flight tickets has been taken care of, I just need to prepare cash for spending there.

Is RM 3000 enough? I can put the rest on card. Mostly will be roaming around Tokyo with the exception of one day going to Gotemba Outlet.

Thank you.
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I think depends on how much you willing to spend for food, average 1K yen for normal meal sweat.gif
I end up getting dinner @ FamilyMart or local convenience store, still 3-400 yen rolleyes.gif

I also find travel ( train/bus ) quite expensive sad.gif
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post Feb 7 2017, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(guitarleo @ Feb 7 2017, 12:04 PM)
planning to Hokkaido. only 5 full days, so what do you guys recommended?
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When ?
Sapporo quite nice to visit now, Snow Festival at several places - Sapporo odori / tsudome / Otaru / lake shikotsu

QUOTE(sonyclie77 @ Feb 7 2017, 01:52 PM)
Well there's always the card.
Ah ok I get your meaning.
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Many place dont accept card, only big restaurant/store, I find it's annoying that even Disney doesnt allow credit card, cough out 44K cash for 3 persons 2 days.
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post Feb 8 2017, 05:18 PM

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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Feb 8 2017, 04:50 PM)
Yes, I've bought from Narita airport. There's pretty much no cost to it other than the 220 yen they deduct when you return the card for a refund. There's a deposit of 500 yen which you'll get back when you return the card.

I wouldn't say 5 days in Tokyo is more than enough. In fact, I would say it's not enough. 3 days Tokyo and 2 days Osaka is really pushing it, you won't see much things unless you prefer the touch and go type. Personally, I would think a week in Tokyo would be just nice. 5 days you should be able to cover the popular and must-go spots, don't have much time to go shopping and eating around. If you plan for Disneyland/Disneysea, that's at least 1 day gone there already.
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I just keep the card, since wont expire for 10 years, not worth to pay that 220 yen 'handling fee' biggrin.gif
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post Feb 9 2017, 11:03 AM

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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Feb 9 2017, 08:31 AM)
Ooh so go back Japan that time can use. laugh.gif
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Ya, Japan is country you'll want to visit more than once tongue.gif at least for me la
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post Feb 13 2017, 10:21 AM

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QUOTE(key3hky @ Feb 13 2017, 09:47 AM)
Japan needs international license. you can easily get it from JPJ, pay RM150 valid for one year. Google up on the process.

BTW, i read some news saying the Fukushima radiation getting worse? Am going to Tokyo coming April, abit worried.
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I did saw news regarding it when I'm at Japan 2 weeks ago, about abnormally inside reactor wall ( something like that ). Since cant understand Japanese so not too sure about further details.
Not sure if radiation increased or not but dont think should worry if you're at Tokyo. I however still skip seafood if possible ( when at Malaysia ), and specifically skip those attractive Hokkaido crab or Sushi/sashimi while I'm at Japan sad.gif
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post Feb 13 2017, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(nuel92 @ Feb 13 2017, 10:25 AM)
Does it mean i need to be careful with sushi when i go there?  sad.gif
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Not sure if I'm over-reacted but I try not to have seafood for few years now, most likely provoked by pharmacist friend biggrin.gif as he told some scary stories over consumption of fish after the 'incident'
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post Feb 14 2017, 06:51 AM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Feb 13 2017, 02:16 PM)
If you search for articles saying Japan is safe and seafood isn't affected by radiation and safe to eat, you will find them.

If you search for articles saying the irradiated water has spread all over the world and cause mutations in fish and sealife, you will find them too.

Psychologists have a concept called "confirmation bias" i.e. people tend to find and remember/believe stories, articles & information that suits their own beliefs.

For me, it's simple. I visit Japan two weeks a year (max); Japanese people eat 25times as much so-called irradiated food and get exposed to 25times as much radiation, but I don't see any widespread occurrences of mutated babies or drop in birth rate attributed to the radiation. So why should I be worried?
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Both true.
Who said before the incident, there's absolutely no radiation whistling.gif Industrial waste etc might be more harmful and direct.
It's more like your luck brows.gif

I avoid ( not totally but trying ) seafood @ Japan because I wasnt big fans of seafood so not affecting much.

QUOTE(GiantChockyStick @ Feb 13 2017, 11:41 PM)
Hi there, this is my first time travel to japan
travel with my wife and 2 daughter ( 4 years old)  & (7 month) , will going there early march for 7 days

will arrive at Nagoya early morning ..plan to take  Nagoya sightseeing using bus called "me guru"  should i stay in Nagoya or can straight away go to Tokyo? plan to go to tokyo using shinkansen? should i buy ticket now?heard can collect ticket in KL area

what is the best time to visit Tokyo disneyland? Saturday? Sunday? heard on weekend got fireworks show
, plan to spend 1 night at mount fuji .and the rest maybe free and easy

please advice
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Cant go on weekdays ? I visited on Monday and yet still seeing standby queue up to 90 minutes, imagine on weekends sweat.gif Fireworks depends on wind condition etc.
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post Feb 15 2017, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 14 2017, 10:43 PM)
if arrive at japan at early morning 6am on 7 march 2017, and going to return on 19 march 2017, is it enough time to visit two cities such as tokyo or osaka?
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I traveled 4 cities ( and 2 towns ) in 11 days visit, obviously too rush but still ok if you know what you want to visit/experience.

QUOTE(look416 @ Feb 15 2017, 09:20 AM)
You just look at the prime minister, if the prime minister still stays in Japan, then Japan is safe to stay. Simple theory.
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Dont underestimate Japanese's patriotism, google Fukushima_50 biggrin.gif Few hundreds Japanese volunteered themselves to help on disaster knowing the risk.

I think depends on how scare you are. I remember report that tap water in Tokyo last year still have abnormally high dangerous substance. However we are expose to dangerous substance daily everywhere in modern cities, the risk of visit Tokyo only elevated tiny tiny bits.
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post Feb 20 2017, 04:33 PM

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QUOTE(Azuma-kun @ Feb 20 2017, 02:22 PM)
When I went last year, me and my group were hoping there is an earthquake lol. So thick clothes should be fine right? No need winter clothes.
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When I'm at Tokyo that time, about 10 degree during day time, a long sleeve fleece tee + thin jacket enough already, but a bit cold during night time breeze.
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post Feb 22 2017, 09:58 AM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Feb 22 2017, 07:51 AM)
when i was at japan last december
i work a T-shirt and winter jacket
i was expecting around sub 10c but not until 3-4c
so i was shivering the whole week laugh.gif
not that i dnt have enough cloth on but i missed out gloves and scarf....my fingers literally hurt
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True biggrin.gif I can tahan single digit degree cold with just fleece tees + thin rain coat, but my hand cant laugh.gif also my head ( shaved ) tongue.gif
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post Feb 22 2017, 02:05 PM

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QUOTE(DozeMeWithTea @ Feb 22 2017, 12:41 PM)
How do I get the Disneyland Express pass?
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FastPass. Go to the ride, put in entry ticket for scanning and you'll get FastPass ( typically for 2-4 hours later entry ). Tips, go take the most popular or the one you most interested to ride, first thing you go in ! I missed both House of Horror and Toy Story Mania, as I reached these rides mid day and FastPass all gone cry.gif while standby need over 2 hours, this is weekday.

QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Feb 22 2017, 12:49 PM)
Guys, wat gadget / items did u all buy from japan, which is not availble in Malaysia or u think super worthy ?

I plan to buy some Japanese whisky, other than that don't knw wat to buy liao
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Camera stuff ! Much cheaper there, as you get tax exemption, foreigner discount and sometimes credit card discount rclxm9.gif mostly up to 15-20% discount on already cheaper-that-bolehland price.
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QUOTE(kewong94 @ Feb 23 2017, 05:49 AM)
What is the food expense range there like? I will be travelling to Japan for probably a week and was thinking how would the cost be like for food? I have a rough idea on how mahal the accommodation and other expense will be like, but I am still unsure how much it will be.

For those who have traveled there before, how much was your food expense for your stay?
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Tokyo around 1000 yen for normal restaurant normal meal, other cities slightly cheaper but not too far different sad.gif
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QUOTE(Azuma-kun @ Feb 23 2017, 09:36 AM)
Instead of getting JR pass, why dont u guys take midnight bus from Tokyo to Osaka.
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I wonder why not taking flight ? I did that last time, Peach airline less than RM200 laugh.gif
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Feb 23 2017, 08:07 PM)
if u factor mrt to/from airport
it is not cheap
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Next trip will take train, can view scenery, also it's experience.

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