The bolded part - how did you know they thought you're a Chinese mainlander? And what did they do?

In Japan, I usually only speak Cantonese or English, and avoids Mandarin at all cost. Now that I look back, it's lucky/ good - I've been travelling with kakis who speaks either only English or Cantonese


This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Dec 4 2017, 01:01 PM

thanks for the suggestions...

what about wakayama ? 3 days is good enough or slightly overkill ? i am both city and outskirts kinda ppl

In the midst of planning my summer 2018 7 Days trip to Tokyo on August and I have some questions regarding itinerary planning.

Saturday to Friday, Sunday to Saturday or Monday to Sunday?

Also which area should be done on weekend or weekday? Like to avoid the crowds or certain roads are more open to pedestrian? How about overnight flight is worth it? I've never travel by overnight flight prior to this.

Thank you very much .

In your planning, have at least 1 weekend there.

I think you you checked the previous posts here, you'll know that Ginza closes off the chuo dori (main road) on weekend from 12 noon onwards.

It will always be crowded wherever you go, but if you want to shop eg in Akihabara, Nakano or visit temple/ shrine etc with less people, go on a weekday. However I will recommend Meiji Shrine on weekend. Although crowded, there's a higher chance to see Japanese bride and groom there, as they conduct their wedding ceremony at the shrine.

Overnight flight? Why not? You arrive next morning -am- and have the full day to spend. Isn't that so?

Well they assume u are mainlander since u are Chinese. Their attitudes changes as soon as u make it known that u aren’t. Also I have a big group of Japanese friends and associates and they also actively make it known to strangers that we aren’t mainlanders. I don’t hang around the tourist belt much so among the local community it makes a difference.

This post has been edited by chaos32: Dec 4 2017, 07:21 PM

PRC taking over pharmacy.
They must be very sick

They dont only sell medicine but beauty products as well.

99% in their basket are heat patch, ointments etc - no beauty products as they know for a fact nothing can change ugly

I wouldnt say 99%. Its actually about 30%....cant really remember the actual percentage. My previous company (just say related to beuaty products) did a survey and found that about 50% of products from tourist are beauty related.

In any case do NOT rent wifi device from Travel Recommends
I was lucky the hotel provided me with a device and unlimited access super high speed for free

the meds sold in japs are very different than what we have
its created, manufactured and sold in japs only
if u see the back and if u can understand it, it can cure pretty much any illness
provided u know what to buy(since there are so many varieties sold in JP), u should get it
for fever alone, they have many kind of meds for it

Hmmmmm same like the French especially Parisians. But that's a story for another day.

Well I think there's no need to make extra effort to let people know you're not a Mainlander. Just be normal and speak English or language other than Mandarin.
When you can speak Japanese, their perception towards you are already on the better/ positive side.

Japan government thank them for the economy boost. So it's a love-hate relationship with the Mainlanders. Love their money but hate their attitude.

China only got one medicine which can win over the world , even JP.
It called Yunnan White Medicine. 云南白药

No kidding, this shxt really powerful on cure cut and wound injuries. It stop bleeding as powerful as Haemostasis needle which used on battlefield / surgery.
It just cost 20 Yuan

Everytime I go China, I restock this medicine.


Good News:
Start from 2018. Foreigners can claim tax refund every 5000 Yen above on anything, including food.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 5 2017, 10:28 AM

this is what i saw ppl always buy in JP
many others but dn't understand what it does

1st is for flu, 2nd is for headache n stuff. the 2nd 1 very effective, almost instant

but at the back of the box
it cures way more than that
sakit tulang also can cure

yea usually got a lot 1, but i use it mainly for flu n headache. there is this sore throat sweet also very effective 1, u can c it selling in most conbini also

got pic?

I used to make a list which is full of best medicine that should buy at Japan. Since I no longer TS, I removed everything. I not sure got any old timer here got save that list or not.


Btw, Chinti, That motorcycle plan not approved by wife. She not allow me spend money on motorcycle and do that kind of activities.

as a matter of fact
but mostly its hard to buy if we dn't know what it's function for