yup... mostly are back to normal. go la.. go give them some business, help them to build back their business a bit after disasters.
my friends all said all okay now edy. But Macao friends said some are still in constructions of recovering from the damaged.

Tokyo or Osaka, u should get it last week if u wanna go ... coz last week AA ada sales... return RM500 to Osaka. and return flight RM650 to tokyo.
They have their final sales call last week for next two months.

AA Final Sale: 1st Monday, 1st week of the Month.
AAX Final Sales: Last week of the month.
Require minimum 1000 points to enroll the privilege. 1000 points very east get one...

Headache now, arriving at Kansai Airport at 9.30pm but rail only operate up to midnight.

If checkout process in the airport is slow then can't make it to take a train to Osaka city.

Ya there are midnight limousine bus (more expensive than taking normal train) that go to Osaka from KIX, but drop off point is at Herbis Plaza(near Umeda station), however I'll be staying near Bentencho station instead.

So either I book my first night near Herbis Plaza or take taxi from Herbis Plaza to Bentencho which might cost me a bomb.

The nearest place I can find near Herbis Plaza that's within my budget is Drop Inn, however its 10min (800m) walk from Herbis Plaza, is it safe to walk that distance during the wee hours in Osaka?

Another alternative is overnight at airport benches? Not the most comfortable option but great for my wallet. Not sure how tolerant are the security guards on overnight campers though.

Worst thing is the airport is on a man-made island, so there's really little option on how to leave the area.

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I'm staying near shibuya, but I haven't book for the night of arrival. I just check the schedule I think I still can catch a train or bus to shibuya.
Thanks will check it out.
Good to hear, cause previously someone told me winter most of the store close early.