well it did helps , because last time in 2004, i went using this method (ask my fren give the letter) then applied, with only RM2k in bank account.
got the visa for 2 weeks stay. your 'relative' need to have an invitation letter to you. i wrote the letter and signed myself, just get the copy of alien certificate from him.

YEN is RM4.10!!!!!

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Feb 2 2009, 08:24 AM

tak boleh baca la PsyCHZZZ.... only paid member can read...

hopefully it won't affect kusatsu area...

1)definitely, have been doing it all the time
2)so true!
3)can't deny it. almost everything are vendingable
4)totally agree. another person to agree on the foodies cost in Tokyo. as long u don't convert to RM.
5)no point buying in Akiba anyways. not worth the warranty stuff, except the Wii console and PS3?
6) no comment
7) too many freaks yes, nice cosplayers? yes oso...
8) nvr tried yet
9) always tried to avoid it.
10) memang a lot of difference. once you eat it there, Sushi King or any premium outlet is not worthy enough!

glad to hear you had the best week of your time! from now on, i'm sure you would be contemplating either to spend money visiting other place or save all money to go japan again

ada day tour tapi tak FREE lah hahahahaha

Tokyo Free Guide



Bahasa Melayu tak ade, maybe Tanoshii can become one

cilaka betul. bought last nov for 26 march is rm2400. ada pulak tu ticket RM2100 for the exact same route/flight/time. damn it MAS

flying period : 17FEB2009 - 30SEP2009
http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/campaign/2...AYSIA&lid=TOKYO

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Feb 11 2009, 04:16 PM

yepp...all in... rm1100 for ticket, rm1000 for taxes n surcharge, which is still high compared to taxes n surcharges rm600 in 2007.

if you haven't confirmed your JAL ticket and its more expensive than this. might as well change to this, unless the JAL ticket is the 1130pm flight and this one u can't get the 1130flight. save your hotel room costs.

i.e JAL ticket 1130pm arrive 6am RM2300
MAS ticket 1100am arrive 6pm RM2100 (you need to fork out additional money for the room) which make no sense to change to MAS, unless u can get the 1130pm one (which i found for my trip. SH!T)

i've stucked with MAS , 1100am, so no choice lerrr..

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Feb 11 2009, 10:54 PM

well, i bought during last nov's online promo. that time cannot get night flight @ cheap price. since i've did shitloads of calculation for the ticket, took the cheapest available that time, RM2400 each, but day flight. who knows that oil price will go down in dec 08!!!

if u are asking me, just take the MAS night flight, cheaper by RM1k, can extend your stay in Japan for another 3 night!!

heck, if air asia already selling flight tic rm1.5k all inclusive, i do not mind taking them. its japan i want to go and experience, nothing much on the flight though....

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Added on February 14, 2009, 12:56 amhaha told ya that its cheaper there compared to those in traveller shop in msia...

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Added on February 14, 2009, 12:58 amyes got, but the cheap one was limited in Nov'08. Now i can see quite a lot of seats for cheap price @ night....it must be the recession so MAS scared that they cannot sell the seat at all!! stuupid... me?

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Added on February 14, 2009, 1:04 amthose tight fitting inside wear. made of wool and will stuck to your body. costs around RM150 or so.

by wearing that, u can wear less thick clothing cos u have somewhat extra sheepskin on your body hahahaha

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Feb 14 2009, 01:04 AM

just went and submitted my visa application this morning. hopefully all cleared and can pickup this friday

in other hand, matt,

thai airways is really, really cheap!

RM1,500 for return ticket, compared to my MAS RM2,400 or current offer RM2,100.

downside is, from here to tokyo, transit at bangkok for almost 24hrs, but hey, its cheap esp for backpackers!

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err....wah, a bit money to burn..... that is a powerful sentence.

anyway, i can say bye bye to the cheap ticket, because my ticket now is fully NOT refundable, NOT cancellable, NOT changeable.

a lesson learnt for me.

the MAS promo price? eh, got la return flight RM595, it is just that you have to find the day that got the cheap one. i know 4th April , got cheap flight.

zoakies,

transit in BKK not really 24hrs la, it is more like 18 hrs only. no room, but you can always rest at the international lounge if u have platinum card.

u can get those international adapter, costs around RM15. can find in Lelong.com . this adapter can use anywhere around the world. but no step down. your laptop adapter usually capable of handling 100~240V. so , no need to step down.

i have extra if u need on, but the standard 3 pin to 2 pin. dun really need it cos already have the multi adaptor.

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Added on February 17, 2009, 10:59 pmu can get those international adapter, costs around RM15. can find in Lelong.com . this adapter can use anywhere around the world. but no step down. your laptop adapter usually capable of handling 100~240V. so , no need to step down.

usually jusco also have , near the electrical / computer section.

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Feb 17 2009, 10:59 PM

it should not be the round/cylinder type pin. it should be a thin pin.




you can buy this from lelong RM20 with shipping rather buy japan only adapter


http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2009-02D...g_convertor.htm

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Added on February 19, 2009, 12:48 pmas long you dun have criminal records and have RM6K inside your statement. no problem.

visa for me n wifey should be approved by now cos nobody called from embassy (was supposed to pickup yesterday).
gonna pickup tomorrow morning at the embassy.

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Feb 19 2009, 12:53 PM

hehehehe. my visa and wifey cleared. can't wait for the hanami parteyyy!!

tanoshi, you might want to update the FAQ page that applicants must have a bank statement copy, verified and certified by the bank! tips :

either maybank or CIMB, print statement and bring to back for certified, FREE. if go to bank as them to print and certified - RM10 (CIMB) maybank i dunno.

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Added on February 20, 2009, 10:07 pmyess.... can fit all kind of pin and become adapter to all type of pin/socket. useful if you would travel frequent. one time purchase only.

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Feb 20 2009, 10:07 PM

hmm... are you sure u can bring in the airsoft stuff back to msia. i think it is illegal to have it, and can be confiscated during roadblocks.

but i am interested with
M1 Garand rifle
or
Desert Eagle
or
Glock would be nice oso hehehhe but if caught here. die.

usually, self guided tour is way cheaper than RM10k. breakdown budget (10days/8night) shud be as follow
flight - RM2.5k (yes sometimes can get cheap like Thai Airways RM1.5k but it depends, but 2.5k budget is safe)
hotel - if alone, then can just take dorm, cheaper...around 4k yen per night or less
food/train@transportation - not that much.

like clemong said, RM5k is enough, but tight. my next month trip is RM10k for 2 person (RM5k tix, RM1.5k hotel for two, got extra RM3.5k for shop,eat,train)
this is of course not buying any expensive electrical/gadget stuff. just normal stuff. if u plan tu buy gadget, u need to budget aside for that.

but do not forget that u must have RM6k in bank account for the visa application

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Added on February 23, 2009, 2:57 pmits ok la. a few of fellow LYN is there during that period (me, matt85,skincladalien if i'm not mistaken).
better you prepare the helpline/phone number of tanoshi/fire/clemong/PschyZZZ in case anything critical happened.

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Feb 23 2009, 02:58 PM

hm.. zoakies, mind sharing the transportation is per person?
for me , it is cheaper if you stay at hotel near the Yamanote line. it won't cost you more than 600yen, if you are not going a lot of places in a day.
cab is only worthy if u went clubbing and no more trains at night, else, train is cheaper.

shopping for burberry? nice....

anyway, shopping is much cheaper during new year sale

tanoshii turns zoakies into a sukebe.....hopefully won't turn into chikan hahahaha

student AP, if i'm not mistaken around 110% cukai only.....
refer here
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/555702

AP allows you to bring back a car, ONCE in your life.

btw, you can discuss on the AP thingy either PM to tanoshi or the abovementioned link.

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Added on February 27, 2009, 12:01 pmbest to say that, staying for 5weeks at sakura house is going to be cheaper, compared to budget hotels.
another reason, is sakura house have a lot of houses near good area. else, you can try this one for long term stay

http://www.shrek-watta-house.com/

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Feb 27 2009, 12:01 PM

well, you can always buy cheaper 2nd hand car, which priced lower there and bring back. of course, you need to decide either bring back a car but no cash/saving from Japan or bring back cash/saving but have to buy new car n pay sales tax. RM30k can get good 2nd hand car already there.

anyway, lets leave the AP & car @ FnF thread.

Another month to go for Hanami!!!!! Pschyzz , have you create any inventory list or who brings what? If need me to bring special foods need to plan by now...