I just checked JAL, it's around RM1,650 for the departures I want. I'll think about it thanks.

2 weeks = 3 places? Sounds hectic...! You took the shinkansen then?

Right? Gosh but hooman greed, thinking whether it'll get to 37. HAHAHAHA okay, I text him and see whether can get some first or not.

No kiddingggggg. As long as it goes below 38 i'll go for it!

Stick your phone to the glass panel and take it from there, then the mesh won't be visible. If you take from a distance of the glass panel, you'll see the mesh.

Refused to go Starbucks because too many people and spotted the opposite train station with glass panel. FOC, less people and awesome view. Just wished that it was higher hahaha.

I went all kancheong mode and checked ANA! Then realized the price is still RM3.3k for 2 pax. Then I check - your period is Jan mau Mayyyyyy.

Wahhh RM1.9, that's a little pricey. It's alright, during peak and you've booked ady so don't think so much and enjoy the flight. Wouldn't go for China Airlines because you know...

No more AA if can help it. Yes, in that cramped seat with no entertainment or drinks, or meals (if you didn't book) - it's a torturous 7 hours.

Don't worry about JAL, their service is good. I don't take beef and there was a snack that they gave onboard. It looked like manju and I expected it to be red bean coz it was cold. So I took a bite with no hesitation but mana tau it's savoury. I didn't feel right so I asked the flight attendant what's inside. She said it's beef and I said I can't have it, will prefer the rice crackers. She apologized and then her superior came and spoke to me and apologized. I think the superior apologized at least 3x and mentioned to put a remark next time. It's not a major issue hahaha and I told them "Daijoubu" repeatedly but she still felt responsible for it.

So don't worry too much about JAL. The food is good haha. And drink more wine and beer offset the additional RM400 you paid.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Sep 21 2017, 08:56 AM

WAHHH SO NICE!!! I'm gonna change some to keep too!! Gahhhh I'm looking at May, winter time friends and I also not free.

It depends. It didn't really work in Tokyo and the GPS were unstable, so had to determine current location, check out the map and manually get there. Sometimes it works, usually only short distance. Both the time in Tokyo - friends and I all have problems regardless of phone (same result whether iOS or Android).

However, in Nagoya it was okay. So if you encounter issue, then:
1. Manually look for your current location and destination. No issue for trains, but only walking.
2. Ask the locals for direction. I know it's hard to communicate but you'll at least get somewhere.

What I did previously - learnt how to ask ( xx ha, doko desu ka?) xx = name of destination such as Takeshita Dori.
Keywords: massugu (straight) / hidari (left) / migi (right) / ushiro (behind) / tonari (next/ beside) / shingo (traffic light)

If you want even more: kousaten (cross road) / aida (in between) / naka ni (inside)

With these few words, it'll get you somewhere - trust me. Coz if you know how to ask but can't understand, it's an issue. Start with English, but if no good, try to fiddle your way with Japanese hahaha.

We were kinda lost walking from Imperial Palace to Tokyo Station. So from where we were, we asked for direction to Tokyo station. When it sounded too complicated, I just reconfirm that I walk straight from "here" to the traffic light. When I reached the traffic light, I'll ask another person for the direction to Tokyo Station. Again, using the same trick when it's too many turns, I'll just ascertain that we'll need to say, turn right and then go straight. Arriving there, I'll ask a 3rd person the same question.

It's faster than walking around aimlessly while being frustrated with Google Map.

Only on local transport (eg. point A to point B within Tokyo) and food - RM200 per day is yes doable. That's approximately 5,000yen per day. Transport may take you say, 1,500yen (assuming you're travelling further). You still have 3,500 yen to spare. Assuming you have a set breakfast in say, Doutor - it will only cost you approximately 500-600yen max. For the sake of calculation we'll assume it's 500 yen. So,

5,000yen per day.
- 1,500yen for transport
- 500yen for breakfast
- 1,000yen for lunch
- 1,500 dinner

You will have a balance of 500 yen which you can buy for example, coffee/ tea + onigiri in the konbini for tea time/ snacking.

Whenever you spend less than 5,000 yen in a day, they are surplus that you can use to buy other stuffs or top up to next day. Of course as everyone else highlighted - there's no shopping in this and as you've stated, it's food + transport only.

Yes they usually use Softbank, noticed this too. Never have a problem in connecting my devices in Japan - be it SIM card or portable WIFI hahaha. But Samurai one got so many complain, better avoid it.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Sep 27 2017, 12:08 PM

Wow change 2nd round summore I better text my friend. He works in MV, will just get his help hahahaha.

Yes Google translate will help too. Unfortunately only one way communication (they can understand your question) coz you may encounter difficulties understanding their reply.

One more tip, when you need to ask for direction/ help, look for Japanese ladies in their 20s or 30s. Chances are, they'll speak better English or have a higher chance of being able to communicate with you.
The info was shared by an English portal on Japan-related news/ info. I recall it was based on a survey that was conducted in terms of the Japanese's English proficiency.

And download/ get Google Image (the one where you take photo and get it to translate to English) although tt's not always accurate. At least you know what bread you're buying at the bakery. Most of the time I only see Japanese characters without any English translation. Now that I can read and understand some of the basic vocab, it's easier whenever I buy something.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Sep 27 2017, 12:04 PM

HAHAHAHA!

Must be asking to get OP merchandise too obvious, no need to "cover" ady

Very smart ah nicely "covered" LOLLL

ANA 50% on 2nd purchase promo when?? And the period is quite last min ka?

A little risky to wait... might end up getting from SG Airline. It's <RM1.5k for flights with 1 transit.

Hmmm then I better not wait, coz it's not a last minute plan. Better get my tickets with SQ then.

Anyone flew with Singapore Airline before? How was it? Wide legroom is what I'm looking for.

VN? Vietnam air ah? Also expensive, and no in-flight entertainment.

SQ transit at Singapore, about 1hr waiting time - it's the same for both departure.

Hahahaha June-Aug is basically for summer - Matsuri and Hanabi!!!

Hehe I flew with VN to Nagoya (for New Year), transit was 1-2 hours, it was decent. The legroom is good and we were lucky enough to get cheap flights. Due to the price, it was negligible to not have in-flight entertainment (we bought return flight for around RM930). Yes food was decent but unfortunately due to religion I don't take beef and I'm no fan of fish.

Both meals offered were Fish OR Beef HAHAHA so I only had bread for the entire return flight! Even ate my friends' bread. The good thing about VN: they can make you screwdriver

I'll take your word for it will buy my flight ticket today then!

Hope they have a lot of Japanese movies/ entertainment selection. ANA has plenty; MAS only has 2-3 options but still glad I get to watch Re:Life while returning from HK on Tuesday!

Awesome

17th-27th May '18

Got agent summore wahhh next thing you'll tell me you've got a butler for your bidding HAHAHA.

Yes, actually for all flights there's many meal options - low gluten, low sodium, vegetarian (depends), seafood etc. A lot of people rarely pre-order their meal. In fact, you'll be the first to receive your "special meal" hahahaha.

Really ah... okay, I'll wait for your reply thanks!!! But the normal ANA flights that I see online costs around RM1,700 per pax.

HAHAHAHAHA you'll get it at home kena tarik telinga nanti.

Change her mind to Osaka instead!

Dang I heard about it this morning! *touchwood* mine is more than 6 months' time hahahaha.

Cosmetics! Japanese products like KOSE, KATE, Shiseido etc are cheaper compared to Malaysia.
You can also get good masks there for a low(er) price.

DAISO in Japan is cheaper than Malaysia. Locally we buy stuffs for RM5.90 but based on current exchange rate, whatever you buy from DAISO in Japan, let's say, RM3.80 + 8% (RM4.10 nia).

Other popular items that tourists buy - horse oil, eye mask from pharmacies.
Anello bag is definitely cheaper there - if Tokyo, you can find it in Donki (name of the shop) and some local stores (basically Anello is everywhere in Japan).

One more sharing - based on experience, what I find good to buy there (not because it's cheaper) - antiseptic plaster. I dislike the ones in Malaysia because they tend to peel off very easily once it's wet. Either that or, the plaster sticks so well and you can't take it off without peeling off your skin (yeah an exaggeration).

Back in Tokyo, I had a small wound at the area above my heel thanks to my shoe. Bought a box of their plaster and tried it, very nice to use. It doesn't peel off when it's wet, and it doesn't stick to your skin to the point you find it hard to remove. It's the best plaster I've EVER used

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Sep 29 2017, 03:51 PM

Yes you can buy there, but suggest you purchase at least 1-2 days in advance before your actual visit to Mt Fuji.

Depends on what you want to cover but 9 days generally is sufficient and you can even do side trips like to Nara, Kobe etc.

Do both Osaka and Kyoto; from what I have researched and heard - Kyoto has a lot of temples and many people tend to get bored of it after 2-3 days of visiting. Basically most of the flight will land in Osaka and you'll take the bus/ train to Kyoto. So do include Osaka in your trip.