can be used for JR and other railways too right? Not restricted to certain railway/metro provider?

Hmm still thinking

11 days trip to Japan with my wife (her first time there)

1) Land in Tokyo using ANA and then buy jr pass

pros: use ana, shinkansen to kyoto
cons: expensive

2) Land in Kansai go back through SIA or Air Asia

pros: SIA, willer express to kl, cheap
cons: lazy to transit at Singapore

3) Land in Tokyo using ANA, use willer express both ways to Osaka and Tokyo

pros: very cheap, save on accomodation
cons: slow, a bit tiring

which one should I use :/ dont really wanna spend a lot on jr pass tbh but if terpaksa what to dooo

Oh yes would like to ask something.

I'm looking for reference books related to JLPT and so far going through Google, some of the stores recommended are:

- Bonjinsha (Chiyoda)
- Kinokuniya (Shinjuku - main store)
- Maruzen Marunouchi (next to Tokyo Station)
- Junkundo (near Ikebukuro station)

If there's time, will drop by BookOff as I heard prices are good. However I'm not sure what kind of book selection they have.

Won't have the leisure to visit all, so it's likely I'll visit Bonjinsha and Kino in Shinjuku. I've looked around the street where Bonjinsha is located and there's not much to do. I'll have 2 of my cousin sisters going along with me. So some of my questions:

1. Any bookstore recommendations besides the above 4 stores? Or the 2 i'm planning to visit - Bonjinsha and Kino.

2. Is there any interesting Cafe or places to visit near Bonjinsha? So that I can leave my cousins to rest/ sight see for 2 hours and I can check out my books. So far from what I see is the Imperial Palace and Inari Shrine... but they may not be interested in Imperial Palace. Seeking for options.

RegentCid any insights?

Okay sounded too attractive to bypass i'll make a mental note to go this time around.
Yes sacwoc specifically reference books for JLPT. Taking my N4 this December, and plan to go for N3 next year (not sure can make it for July '19, otherwise it'll be December '19). Local KL Kino has a number of books, but I believe it'll be somewhat (or slightly) cheaper to get from Japan. Oraity, this upcoming trip it'll be a hunt for bookstores gotta find something for my cousins to do while waiting.

T___T so nice, private tutor get you the books. My learning centre has a mini library, but limited reference books. Would like to get more of such books to do further self-study.

Hi,

Anyone has ride keisei bus in narita airport ?
Can we buy the return ticket from the counter once we reach the airport ?
example: 1st Nov arrive, 5th Nov go back, can we buy the return tickets on the counter at 1st NOV ?

TQ

Hahahahaha yes, i totally know what you mean. Feel that I'm weak at 聴解, so I bought a book to hone my listening skills. It's nerve wrecking as the syllabus is more advanced for N4 and my centre has yet to catch up. Will have to rely on apps and online sites.

Japan trip is likely happening mid Dec after JLPT N4; so am thinking I could get something in advance for N3

Unfortunately option 1 is not available 

I do watch Japanese TV and recently have started to listen to japanese radio podcast (Spotify have wonders) but still slow in the pick up. Also need to pick up on my vocabularies otherwise there's no way I can understand ...but also, at the same time, I agree grammar is really tough. If that's the case though (forgive my rudeness) there's no issue speaking in Japanese with... borderline grammar?

Ok. Thanks.

I have googled for accommodation at Namba, using agoda,booking.com , airbnb and etc.
Noted the room price for 3 pax in a single room start from RM300+..

Any one can recommend any accommodation below RM300.00 for 3 pax in a room for 4 night?

Appreciate it very much.

Hi, are the Japs strict with headcount even with kids?

Yeah. That's why airbnb is preferred. But seems like there are still issues with their licensing and apparently many owners are still reluctant to apply for that license making it illegal to let and to rent. Thoughts on this?

Anyone know sometimes convenience shop got two price tag. Wat it mean for the top price that is cheaper?

Please google: "can you bring dried meat into japan"
You'll find at least 1 helpful website.

One more - if it's not legal and you get caught, it'll be dependent on how serious the offence is. Item confiscated, you'll have to pay a penalty and you'll leave a record in their system. The next time you ever fly to Japan again, don't be surprised if they select you as one of the passenger to do checking on - where they'll open your bag and search thoroughly. This situation is embarrassing for people; in Australia they call it "bomb check" and it's random. But if a person ever has any prior records, it's no surprise that they're picked for this check whenever they fly.

The above is only based on what was shared by friends who fly often. They could be wrong. But in any case, I'll personally avoid any problem with the immigration especially when it's deemed not legal (upon your checking).
Then you shouldn't have suggested for anyone to sneak in products or substances that is not allowable into the country. You do know it's not legal so please refrain from saying such things even as a joke. There will be people who may take you seriously. And really, you don't think the Custom officers are going to believe he's from China/ SG when he's holding a Malaysian passport?

hmm r u the one once said u sneak in the rice 😅

Indeed... I'm not surprised. I believe they're as strict as Australia. It's better not to take any form of risk.
Hahahaha but man... even the bag - whether counterfeit or real! That comes as a bit of a surprise.

Next time just eat them all in the plane don't take it with you.

Guys, my itinerary is as below. Care to help see and any suggestion that I can add on?

Day 1 - Arrive Narita early morning. Take train to Kyoto
Walk around and visit kyoto tower
Day 2 - Arashiyama
Day 3 - Walk around gion area, Kiyomizu those
Day 4 - Fushimi Inari-taisha, Sanjūsangen-dō, Tofukuji Temple
Day 5 - Go to Osaka. Walk around Tennoji, Abeno Harukas, Abeno Q'sMall, Dōtonbori area
Day 6 - USS
Day 7 - Kuromon Ichiba, Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building
Day 8 - Tsutenkaku tower,  Dōtonbori, Shinsaibashi area
Day 9 - Go to Tokyo. Akibahara & Shinjuku walk around
Day 10 - Ginza area
Day 11 - Shibuya area & Meiji Shrine
Day 12 - Hakone
Day 13 - Sky tree area. Travel to Narita and overnight there at late evening
Day 14 - Back

Tsukiji moving soon. Can consider visit the other market as well.

Would like to ask from SHinagawa Station (Tokyo) got what shinkansen to Shin Osaka? As Japan Rail Pass not valid on Nozomi...

What pass is good for this travel?

Wait serious?
I am going to land there
Is it much less featured versus KANSAI?
Like whether we can get pass, etc stuff at counters there?

yup, i m landing at Narita then transfer to Domestic to Itami...
that means i will need to complete clearance at Narita through custom, then re-check in to domestic?
cannot go through transit directly?

I am booking from same Airlines, ANA
the flight itinerary is
KUL -> Narita (est. Layover 2.5hr) -> Itami

KIX -> Haneda (est. layover 1hr50m) -> KUL
first time taking this kind of Int-Domestic, Domestic-Int transfer, wonder how it will be?