Depends. Get to the airport earlier (more than 2 hours prior to flight) and check-in. At the counter, check with the airline whether they can assign you seats that you prefer. If they can do that, they will. It all depends on availability and usually, early birds get the worm. Because you were early and you asked, you may get it.
Been to Daikokuya and Tonki

I will highly recommend both. Daikokuya was one of the best comfort food I've ever had in Tokyo. The portion was enormous and really delicious. However, manage your expectation. Most of the time people prefer crispy batter for tempura but Daikokuya is famous for their soft batter. I've always preferred soft batter over crispy ones.

Tonki on the other hand - was the best tonkatsu I've had in Tokyo. Not like I've tried a lot but I've been to few, including Marugo in Akihabara. In comparison, Tonki is the best out of the ones I've had.

YESSSSSSSS!!! I don't mind them crispy too, but the soft ones are 一番

is this the one mark wiens review recently?

hello, i have a very noob question but I honestly don't know who to ask anymore.

I have plans to go to Osaka. I'm bringing 2 kids and I have plans to take the Shinkansen... just for lols. Kids like ma. Issit funny if I take the Shinkansen from osaka to say, kyoto and then without going down to kyoto come back to osaka? cause I have no plans to bring them anywhere else other than Osaka.

It will be 15 minute journey only and it will cost you 2000 Yen per pax per way .
It will be waste money

i've thought of that but there's nothing to visit in Kyoto that's suitable for MY kids. all are nature walks and temples which i think my kids may not appreciate. 

i'm dragging two kids along and knowing them, i know they are going to complain, complain, complain which is why osaka seems to be the ideal place for them.

HAHAHA how old are they?

Here's some recommendation on what you can do for a day trip in Kyoto: https://www.insidekyoto.com/kyoto-with-children

It's really a waste not to visit Kyoto when you're already there. At least drop by the Zoo or cafe there and take a stroll before going back to Osaka.

I think she's afraid the kids will be bored with the journey and hike there. I agree that kids easily get bored and places like temple etc you gotta be abit more zen. I can imagine kids screaming, nervous parents trying to calm them down lololll

for 1.2k abit high side for me le..cuz travel with a lady.. might as well get a better room hahahah or for disneyland

my range something like yours ... but slightly lower...

applicable for AAX rating or budget airline rating only. All in with Baggage, food and seat.

Below RM300 - Sibeh cheap, cant believe own eyes
(bought twice to Hokkaido, first (launching promo) round RM210, second round RM99)

Around RM500 - Cheap
(Got this price range thrice to Osaka this year 2017.)

Around RM800 - So so lo... but if for NZ, its damn cheap.
(Got this price range for my whole family of 10 fellas to Hokkaido, 2018 for Sapporo Ice Festival)

Around RM1200 - Normal

Around RM1500 - Look for alternative or other airline.

So kan cheong ah... hopefully got!!

But then, knowing HKG, another Typhoon might come to welcome you!

I go every month. Dah biasalah. earthquake or Typoon macam another day only

i saw an ahpek got squashed by a truck due to typhoon...it's very serious

not your typical everyday typhoon

dont worry we hv new ts

trash/junk/spam are allowed 

Hi, how much Yen do you bring to Tokyo for 7-8days? Thanks.

Will go disneyland, probably famous street food and some shopping. 

hahaha. probably myr 5-6K should be good enough right?

probably disneyland. any reason why recommend sea? 

Hi, I plan on staying for two nights in Kyoto, would anyone recommend staying in Gion area, near the Gion-Shijo station (near Pontocho)? Seems like a lot of the places there are old houses/buildings.

My alternative is to stay near Kyoto Station, since I will be going to Tokyo after Kyoto, but Kyoto Station area seems much more expensive than Gion area. I will mainly be taking bus around Kyoto I think, not planning on bicycle rental.