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skincladalien
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 Jan 28 2012, 10:45 PM
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QUOTE(infested_ysy @ Jan 28 2012, 10:40 PM) A question, is applying a visa to enter Japan a must? A few friends and I will be going there for a week next month, and I was told that the visa applying thing is just a recommended procedure, and that you can still enter the country without it. Is that true, or am I being softly trolled? QUOTE Since 1993, Malaysian nationals are strongly encouraged to obtain a visa prior to entering into Japan.
The visa-exemption arrangements between Japan and Malaysia have allowed Malaysian nationals who meet relevant conditions can enter into Japan without a visa for a period of stay not exceeding three(3) consecutive months.
However, in order to cope with the large number of Malaysians who overstay in Japan and work illegally, the Government of Japan decided to encourage Malaysian nationals to obtain visa prior to entry into Japan in order to ensure smooth entry. yes it is recommended to apply for visa to confirm you can enter. if not, they can deny your entry without giving you reason. |
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e-jump
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Jan 28 2012, 11:08 PM
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I got my visa application submitted in a breeze, like within 1 minit(no question asked) Now it seems theres no need for 3 month bank statement. A letter from bank branch stating ur account behavior(or whatever needs to be stated) n balance amount should be sufficient. (thus u no need to pay for your bankstatements anymore) time to get back to planning  |
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oneeleven
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Jan 29 2012, 05:44 AM
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Don't be a wuss. Get a good thick down parka with a hood. Put your hands in your pockets. I did Tokyo winter for months with that and only T-shirt underneath. KEEP MOVING, stay out of the wind. Want to experience Japan like Japanese? Learn to be tough! otherwise go to America or Europe.
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This post has been edited by oneeleven: Jan 29 2012, 05:45 AM
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infested_ysy
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Jan 29 2012, 08:02 AM
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Thanks ( 'u')b
Y u no update blog as often anymore, e-jumppu ヽ( >Д<)ﾉ
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e-jump
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Jan 29 2012, 08:19 AM
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QUOTE(infested_ysy @ Jan 29 2012, 08:02 AM) Thanks ( 'u')b Y u no update blog as often anymore, e-jumppu ヽ( >Д<)ﾉ past has been all those youthful days, my fellow padawan ┐(´д｀)┌ for now im wasting my hard earn monies to go ronery traveling  which part are u goin again? i'll be in kansai-chgoku-chubu region; 12-26feb This post has been edited by e-jump: Jan 29 2012, 08:24 AM |
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infested_ysy
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Jan 29 2012, 11:20 PM
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Would that be advisable for going from Kobe to Osaka and Tokyo, then back to Kobe? Don't think we'd be going to any other prefectures for this trip.
Dat e-jump, knowledgeable in japon trips ( ゜▽゜)
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ojan
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Jan 30 2012, 01:01 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(oneeleven @ Jan 29 2012, 05:44 AM) Don't be a wuss. Get a good thick down parka with a hood. Put your hands in your pockets. I did Tokyo winter for months with that and only T-shirt underneath. KEEP MOVING, stay out of the wind. Want to experience Japan like Japanese? Learn to be tough! otherwise go to America or Europe. 111 very manly  by the way, do you have any idea how to get to Yuzawa from Tokyo by bus? Shinkansen...expensiveee..  |
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RegentCid
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Jan 30 2012, 09:47 AM
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Yuzawa ( 湯沢町 ) are inside region of Niigata Prefecture.
So from Tokyo take express bus to Niigata.
After arrive Niigata then change bus to Yuzawa.
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stimix
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Jan 30 2012, 02:43 PM
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Dunno
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Wondering which part of Hakone or lake can get this Mt Fuji pic perfect view without any blockage of another hill or mountain in between? The one earlier shown by RegentCid abit block by small hills ..Wikimapia/googlemaps link will do   ALso, will mid Mar, the mountain top still cover wth snow? ...And those frequent Japan..Is the price of DSLR/ micro4/3 cheap in Japan?  This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 30 2012, 02:45 PM |
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7989k
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Jan 30 2012, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 30 2012, 02:43 PM) Wondering which part of Hakone or lake can get this Mt Fuji pic perfect view without any blockage of another hill or mountain in between? The one earlier shown by RegentCid abit block by small hills ..Wikimapia/googlemaps link will do I think it's 河口湖(Kawaguchi-ko). |
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RegentCid
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Jan 30 2012, 04:30 PM
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Electonic stuff in Japan due to tax......very expensive.
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stimix
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Jan 30 2012, 04:33 PM
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Wah likedat this lake is a must liao..need to research more on how to go here... About the electronics..sigh...just like Taiwan, Seoul & Beijing..thinking will be cheaper than KL but all also expensive. Still KL cheaper QUOTE(7989k @ Jan 30 2012, 03:48 PM) |
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RegentCid
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Jan 30 2012, 04:41 PM
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This lake is far from Tokyo. It was Shizouka alredy. If want budget need take express bus. If want. Fast then. Need to ride Shinkanshen.
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dasoulz
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Jan 30 2012, 04:48 PM
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hi guys,
quick question. Need your advice in terms of feasibility.
i am going to OSAKA but then it has always been a dream for me to take the actual picture of Mount Fuji and to have an actual look at the mountain. based on most of the info here, Hakone seems to be the best place to take a view. Is it feasible for me to travel all the way from OSAKA to Hakone just to see Mount Fuji and return? Any estimated cost? Or probably is there an alternative location for me to view Mount Fuji which is more feasible?
Many Thanks
This post has been edited by dasoulz: Jan 30 2012, 05:03 PM
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RegentCid
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Jan 30 2012, 05:07 PM
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Best Mt Fuji view are Shizouka.
Hakone are for those travel around Tokyo. Because just away from Tokyo 1 hour 30 minute only.
If you from Osaka then go Shizouka. Hakone wil be too far away. Unless you willing to spent rm 800 for Shinkanshen to Okadayama Station.
Btw, from Osaka to Shizouka by Shinkanshen also not cheap. If go by bus will waste quite some time
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stimix
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Jan 30 2012, 05:24 PM
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Haha..so susah wanna see the picture perfect Mt Fuji..Yeah everyone going to Japan for sure also want the best picture in front of Mt Fuji. Well, no choice liao on budget..Hakone the only answer wth hills blocking abit of the almost pic perfect view This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 30 2012, 05:25 PM |
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dasoulz
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Jan 30 2012, 05:41 PM
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thanks regentsid. If Osaka to Shizuoka by Shinkanshen, 2 hours enough? estimated cost?
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RegentCid
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Jan 30 2012, 09:41 PM
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Osaka to Shizuoka ...journey takes around 1 hour 40 minute Price: 10,580 yen Per Way Seriously...If want to take Shinkanshen....have to buy JR rail Pass... How to get Jr Rail pass then you have to do your own research...  This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 30 2012, 09:43 PM |
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stimix
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Jan 31 2012, 03:46 PM
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Hmnnn meaning to Shizouka from Tokyo also the same price-lah..Darn not cheap for a RM800+ return bullet train to Shizouka from Tokyo...Hakone can liao haha..probably buy the Japanese govt tour group. OK- at this point, I settled my hotel liao. booked Horidome Villa hotel in Chou-ku ~ 800M North of Tokyo inland airport is Suitengmae station.. Not bad for a RM215/nite. Proper attached bathroom but room abit small for 3 ppl haha. |
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RegentCid
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Jan 31 2012, 04:15 PM
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Location quite good...Center of Tokyo. So near to Akibahara  Big weakness was....it was far away from Train Station!!! Walking to Bakurocho Station also .....  Walking to Shinihonbashi Station also ... BTW...you go anywhere also have to go Tokyo Station first then change another Line. |
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