1. How much is the usual air ticket price to go to Japan?
A: Around RM2500 - RM3000.

2. How long for the visa to be ready to be pick up from the Japanese Embassy?
A: 3 days.

3. Can I have your phone number/online messenger number?
A: On behalf of everyone here, it's best that I be direct: the answer is NO
You can post your questions to be discuss with everyone here; that is more advisable.

4. Where can I ask about studying in Japan?
A: Education Essentials: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/386248

5. Where can I ask about working in Japan?
A: http://forum.lowyat.net/Jobs&Careers

6. How are the food availability in Japan?
A: It depends on what you want to eat.
Fast-food restaurants are everywhere.
Convenient stores are even more (like every 500m, you can see another one).
For halal food, read here: http://www.google.com/search?q=halal+food+...lient=firefox-a

another Muslim infos link:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...post&p=21841666

Japan Halal food directory/mosque : http://islam3.hp.infoseek.co.jp/benri/e_food.htm
Indonesian Muslim Grad Assoc : http://www.kammi-jepang.net/halalfood.php  <my favourite lotteria Ebi Burger Halal?>
Islamic center : http://islamcenter.or.jp/eng/

FAQ
Visa Application
Q : I am a student. How much do I need to have in my bank account for visa application?
A : Depends on length of stay. Usually, for holiday <7 Nights, RM6,000min.(applicants must have a bank statement copy, verified and certified by the bank!) with confirmed flight ticket and hotel reservation is sufficient. Refer to MY Japan embassy to confirm.

Q : How the hell am I suppose to raise that amount of money when I am a student?
A : Work / beg / borrow / sell your PC/Notebook/Motorcycle . J/k. Before you plan to go to Japan, you must have the money first, then only can plan.

Travelling:
Q : Should I take JR PASSJR PASS?
A : Depends on which area you are going and length of stay. Check your travelling plan first and its transportation. If not, just purchase normal ticket or get SUICA CardSUICA Card (something like Touch n GO)

infos: You might wanna get the Suica card at the airport... check this out:
(Suica + NEX) - http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/suica-nex/index.html

I think it's a pretty good deal (normal train from Narita airport to Tokyo is about 1100 JPY but takes extra 20+ minutes and also you gotta change trains which might be confusing and a hassle if you have a few luggage). Applying at the Airport also makes it easier as you can return it for your refund when you get back to the airport during your departure.

thanks for the tip! it is definitely cheaper and TOTALLY worth buying.
I used to take limited express (Keisei) from Narita to Ueno around 1100JPY, since N'EX is usually around 3000JPY.
but, with this package, N'EX is just 1500Y. CHEAPPPPP!


Oak Hotel Ueno (near JR Ueno/Keisei Ueno, Keii's recommendation) : OAK HOTEL UENOOAK HOTEL UENO

Buses:
For buses, best is to check out this site: http://www.bus.or.jp/bus/index_e.html
This will give you the timetable as well as the number to call and make reservations or some have online reservations as well.


7. Food price in Japan?
A. Again, it depends.
Onigiri = 100 Yen - 110 Yen (buy from convenient store)
Bento = 500 Yen and above
Fast-food Ramen = 500 Yen and above
For halal food, expect it to be more expensive than in Malaysia.



Random Info on Japan:
There are 2 types of most used trains in Tokyo: JR Lines and Subways.
JR Lines are trains on the ground surface. It is cheaper, but takes longer to travel.
Subways are underground trains. It is faster, but slightly expensive than JR.

Yamanote JR Line: The most used train lines to all popular places in Tokyo
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamanote_Line

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Plan your Train Travel (From Where to Where, complete with Ticket Price, Directions & Train Station Names)
1. http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi-english/hyperWeb.cgi
2. http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/

Seishun 18 Kippu @ Cheap Way to Travel Around Japan: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2362.html
The Seishun Juhachi Kippu, meaning something like "Youthful 18 Ticket", is a seasonally available railway ticket, which gives you five days of unlimited, nationwide travel on local and rapid JR (Japan Railways) trains for only 11,500 Yen, or 2,300 Yen per day!

Period: Spring
Valid: March 1 to April 10
On Sale: February 20 to March 31

Period: Summer
Valid: July 20 to September 10
On Sale: July 1 to August 31

Period: Winter
Valid: December 10 to January 20
On Sale: December 1 to January 10

Simple "Asking in Japanese" Advice:
You can use English in Japan, BUT, it will only work in one of these conditions:

1. If you want to ask something from a Japanese person, look for them in these orders:
- Japanese young lady
- Japanese old lady
- Japanese young man
- Japansese old man

From survey here in Japan, young Japanese lady/girl/woman have the highest majority of fluency in English.
Of course, if you are near a train officer or any officer that you want to ask direction, they will be able to help you with all their translation books.

2. If you plan to say or ask something, say only the most important part of it. Just ONE or TWO is enough.

For example, you want to ask from a person on how to get to Shibuya.
In Japanese, you would go "Sumimasen, Shibuya doko desu ka?"
In English, it is "Excuse me, where is Shibuya?"

The shortest form you can ask from them would just be "Shibuya doko?"
Even easier if you are trying to ask from a train station officer; just go "Shibuya?" and they will help you find the direction

The reason to speak with such short words is simple: If you try to be smart and ask a full sentence in Japanese, they will misunderstood you & think that you are fluent in the language, thus when they reply back in a full Japanese answer, you're a goner.

Several *MUST DO* things at Mount Fuji:
- Snap pictures and videos (bring extra battery and memory storage devices if you want).
- Take a rock sample from Mt Fuji high places. It was an active volcano a long time ago, so just take the rocks as a free souvenir.
- Write a postcard message and send it back to your house address. It's your official proof that you had been to Mt Fuji (there's a post office at the ground floor of the shops there, opens even on weekends).