Thanks for the advise guys.

I have also applied for Wise card and awaiting it to reach. Will prepare Wise card as a backup plan.

This post has been edited by Luen: Aug 15 2025, 12:32 AM

If let say we buy metal build gundam (RM2K+), then we throw away the box, if customs check, then will they ask what are you doing with this toy?

It wouldn't make sense to say that we brought this gundam from Malaysia to Tokyo just to play with it right lol

They don't care. Janji no box. No box = old item.
If you buy Metal version, the white form or black form based also need to throw away. So you bring back to Malaysia chances to get scratches very high.

booking flights on peach

unable to key in more than one name in either first name or last name

if my name is Edison Lee Ah Beng

I cannot key in more than one name in either first name or last name. And there is no input for middle name.

usually i put Edison as First Name

and

Lee Ah Beng as Last name

for all flights

but now, i cannot key in more than one name

Something like this?

correct

but somehow it wont allow through because only one name unit is allowed

but i have found the solution ady because everyone in socmed commented you must combine your name something like this LEEAHBENG

just book peach yesterday...just put your name Edison Lee or Lee AhBeng

ps normally i use peach airlines for japan domestic flight only, they didnt check passport at all

This post has been edited by xiaomoon: Aug 26 2025, 09:56 AM

what if i put EdisonAhBeng as first name

and Lee as last name

would be ok too, righ?

yes ok also

Official should be like this way. AirAsia & MAS and alot other Airlines follow this way.

Thanks

Between JetStar and Peach Aviation, which is better?

I notice the fare for JetStar is slightly cheaper compared to Peach Aviation.

This depends you got flyer milage member or not? One World or Star Alliance
If both also don't have then choose the cheapest / suit your time.

Peach part of ANA means under Star Alliance. Jetstar part of JAL means under One World.

Keep in mind the luggage you will have. My last trip I booked Prius for 3 ppl, niama the boot damn small can only fit 2 check in luggage then everything else have to put inside the car on the floor / on the seats.

Question on travelling to Kyushu for 2.5 weeks -- considering options for Shinkansen ticket purchase:
1. Touchdown at morning in Tokyo
2. Hop on Shinkansen towards Fukuoka/Hakata station
A) standalone ticket Tokyo - Hakata?
B) standalone ticket Tokyo - Osaka then use 7d Sanyo Sanin pass to Fukuoka?
C) other combinations JR pass of standalone ticket from Tokyo to X?
3. Flight back via Fukuoka - Tokyo - Malaysia

A) option is pricey so I'm hoping for alternatives via the regional passes... Will be carrying big luggage so will need to reserve special seats + will try to secure the side for nice Fujisan view, which means we'll have to probably stand by and buy it on the dot when the sales period is available.

Haven't really figured out where to go but I'm very interested in Beppu onsen and quick glanced through existing posts with keyword "Kyushu", sounds like Nagasaki is a good choice(?) Open for ideas to + what ticket passes to get, thanks all.

Depends what Months bro. Mt.Fuji always shy and likes to hide it self.
3 Option to see Mt Fuji on way to Fukuoka......Shinkansen but only got 5 sec of view then it gone forever.
Which is this Spot https://maps.app.goo.gl/y1z27Pj3dKh7Bkbn8
5 Sec only...you paid RM1000 just for this 5 sec of Mt Fuji View...

On Air means any flight ticket from Tokyo to Fukuoka, Seat on right side, On Air, when fly over Shizuoka / Yamagata Region....you got about 10 minute Mt Fuji view from Sky.

Express Bus is slowest + your big luggage need ronda ronda in Tokyo City. Hope on Bus at Shinkuju Express Bus Station......Hectic......But you got almost 2 Hours of Mt Fuji View...Bus will Stop 30 minute on Rest Zone at Shizuoka. You can view the Mt from Highway.

Raining Season of Aug - Sept .....Entire Winter Season....Bus are your got highest chances see the Mt Fuji.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Aug 31 2025, 07:09 PM

My bad, I should clarify: flight tickets already bought, and Fujisan view is meant to be a bonus but what we really want is the Shinkansen experience itself. We plan to board only one way since it's more expensive than the flight, so what I'm exploring now are the options and prices, hoping for a cheaper deal.

We're going late Nov - early Dec to catch the autumn leaves in Kyushu, hopefully... Will the elusive Fujisan show up for us?

Will be good. But 5 Second only. Remember the Google Spot. When Train cross the bridge, This is your only chances. 5 Second

hi all, me first time go tōkyō next year. Need some advices from fellow forumers. flight will be in and out from Narita. Need advice on accommodation. Around Tokyo station?Sorry as 1 haven't started my homework yet. 😅

Anyone know a legit tool to receive local SMS verification codes in Japan ? Want to sign up for some freebies... =)

Very general question but understandable since u haven't done anything yet & its still long way to go. Just sharing my exp of preparing for my upcoming trip later this mth.
Choose the month with the best weather first like apr/may or oct/nov.
Seach for your flight.
Search for you hotel location. Anywhere within walking distance to yamanote line stations should be fine if you plan on taking the train & subway. This way you can have more options based on your budget.

Ok start this first