my trip is coming next month and I did all my calculations and food and transportation total up 200 myr per day per pax for 16 days.

how is it everyone is telling me Japan is expensive when all I need is 3200. everyone keeps on nagging me and my girlfriend to bring 8k. that's crazy.

that's the thing guys. I did my excel and plan to the dot and didn't skimp on food we will even be doing kobe beef and the ramen and even take the Shinkansen from tokyo to Kyoto.

Anyways for sure I'll bring 8k. gonna be buying a shit tonne of Bandai and Tamiya military and star wars kits at akibahara for sure.

Anyone wants my excel itinerary do request. I can post it up.

Add on Duffy collection? 

Reminds me of my first Duffy purchase.

Looking at the crowd holding the plushie, wondering what's so special.

Visit the shop, bought Duffy and his sailor costume



POOFFFFFF         : flyyyy

Their money milking marketing so stronk !

I hope my son don't go gaga over Disney stuff, or else   

it's time to bring her to Japan and level up her status to Fian...... 

Hi all sifu, I need some enlightenment for this keio line. pls refer picture below;

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for this picture is real simple like it say, from minami-osawa station to shinjuku station will be "Continue on the same vehicle" even it pass chofu station. means I don't have to move my butt and just need to sit till I reach to shinjuku station.

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for this picture, from shinjuku station to tama-center station, what do I need to do when I reach at Chofu Station? I need to get off the train and go to the opposite direction and hope on other train? this is my question.. can anyone let me know? 

Just like chinti said, Train system in Japan can be confusing since there are 4 types of train sharing the same track! Therefore, it's best to stick to schedule timing (very important) and also take note of the train type mentioned as below.

Local (普通) – stops at every station.
Rapid (快速) – skips some stations.
Express (急行) – skips a lot more stations. The fee for these trains is higher than the local/rapid trains.
Limited Express (特急) – only stops at major stations. Also requires an extra fare.

Your best bet is to stick to only the local and rapid trains (though if you’re riding rapid, make sure the train stops at the station you want to go to). Express and limited express trains can be tricky, though if you are going further out of the metropolitan area (or going into central Tokyo from far away), these might be better options lest you find yourself on the train for 2 plus hours.
When I was first time in Japan, I just simply board any incoming train without checking it properly. So end up 3 stations away from destination point. But it was a good one, since the wrong destination is still quite a place to walk around and explore. 

But it's a good experience right? You'll learn much better and be more alert  ....and look at amoi looking at her mobile phone. 

Hi! I'm heading to Tokyo next week. How can I help?

Is anyone else heading there as well?

I am not sure if you are going Shibuya. Was hoping if you could drop by there to help me buy some gifts. I'll PM you.


  Hopefully if cZee goes, then manage to grab the plushies. Limited 3 items per shopper. 

Hi Chinti!

Not in my plans yet. What's interesting at disney sea?

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.

but june-aug no more sakura....

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!

hi all, may i know what things are cheaper there if compare to malaysia? in other words, what are the things worth buying there

is 9 days is enough to spend at osaka and kyoto?

i am worry not being able to see mt fuji, weather forecast keep changin, so i dont dare to buy bus ticket to fuji,

is it ok to buy there, instead of online, going during the golden week of china, die liaoooooooooooo

Harlo guys, haven't posted anything at LowYat in awhile hehehe. Anyways, the wife and I have decided to go to Japan for our first visit sometime during the coming school holidays in late November to December. I've been reading up online and it seems that the best place for newbs is Kyoto area, specifically since there are many attractions within walking distance. Since I plan to go there free and easy, does anyone here know any tips in regards to a nice place to stay?

Avoiding expensive hotels I guess something like a cute and cosy homestay would be nice. Also, I've gone through this thread and found the 3 day short itinerary linked (fantastic, kudos to whoever donated it hehehe). In this sense, since I plan to stay for about 6 to 7 days are there any other recommendations of where to explore next nearby? Would I be able to cram in Osaka? My wife and I usually prefer to take things nice and easy enjoying the sights to the full and relaxing with serene scenery and environments so would prefer if it wasn't too hectic.

Any other tips/suggestions for our first trip to Japan would be highly appreciated! Cheers!

Ahhhh, thanks! Also I am going in late November so I edited my post properly. In this case it's advisable to have a look around Osaka, explore and then go to Kyoto before returning to Osaka before flying off?