this is gonna be useful, thx bro!

for japan visa!!!!!!!!
the application form must be proper type?? or can be hand write?

thanks..................

yeah...i guess not much travelling to Japan 

little info for visa application.

submit application yesterday for 2 adults and a 4 years child. First the counter saw my bank statement and ask me ONLY THIS ? ), my statement is showing 18k, then i said there is another FD statement attach in my wife's application, then she said ok. Then i ask her what the min requirement, and she answer me is 10k and not 6k as what i read in some treads.

Aiya...i was there earlier this year...RM 4.10 to Yen 100 leh...worst

6k is Personal.....now you go with family...minimum rate is 10k for a week in japan. Last time i go Japan with family Father , mother , me , my bro , my sister..5 person (adult) the minimum bank statement for my father they want is RM20k for a week in Japan. Just to make sure my father really kaya enough to spent hotel , meal and shopping for 5 adult person

I tot japan having hardtime in Eco...why the excahnge rate keep going higher higher?  Damm...RM1200 now only can change to 30,853Yen.....1 week ago can change 31,800.....haiz.

16 day in  Hokkaido...unless go Ski since now is winter...if not going for ski....at there 16days.... then will bored to death!!!!  I personal Dun like Hokkaido...emm this place is too kampung...too farmer.

+1.

I've been to Zojoji a couple of times and it's a pretty awesome sight. The sight of thousands of balloons flying away at the stroke of midnight was breathtaking. Especially with the Tokyo Tower at the backdrop - it changes color during the countdown. You'll also get to see (and taste) the New Year's practice of making of omochi (rice cakes) the old-school way. It will be crowded, you can smell sake in the air and I usually hang back near the gates during the countdown and I beat a quick retreat to the metro station the moment it finishes to avoid the crowds.

On the 2nd day of New Year, the imperial palace will be open and the royal family will greet (behind the glass walls at least) crowds at pre-determined times during the day. It's only open like 2 days a year and it's great fun because almost certainly, you'll spot and hear from the die-hard right-wingers shouting "tenno heika banzai" when the Emperor speaks.

As PsyCHZZZ says, New Year's is a mostly family affair. Most places close for a couple of days. My family usually spends New Year's eve watching Kouhaku (Red & White) on NHK, then watch on TV the ringing of the bells to usher in the New Year. On New Year's day, they eat osechi ryori (New Year's food - bleech for me) and then visit the local shrine to burn arrows, get new darumas (the dolls with one eye painted black), tie wishes written on paper on a tree etc. There will be street stalls set up by the local ah bengs (chimpira haha) at every shrine (fyi: shrines are shinto, are called x-jingu; don't confuse them with Buddhist temples which are x-san) which is a really fun look at local culture. Then the kids come home and get otoshidama which is like ang-pow.

You will also see fukubukuro sales on the 2nd day of the New Year. Stores wrap up these "mystery packages" and put them on sale - you won't know what's inside before you buy. But you often get great deals.

I am usually there every New Year, albeit only for a day or two. The rest of my family's there for a whole 3 weeks-4 weeks. New Year's a special time - my kids' favorite time the whole year.

Could anyone help me to figure out whats the cheapest way to goto Yokohama Tsurumi station from Narita Air Port? Thanks !
Still confused with the JR Pass and other passes... dont know which 1 to choose from.. argh

Shit.. I already booked a room there on the 3rd day !

Hello people, I've read some of the post in this thread but I couldn't find the information I need and here goes:

how to find a job in Japan

So far from other forums, most of the information are not really relevant for Malaysian. Any tips is appreciated. BTW I'm planning to take JLPT 1 next year and I'm an IT graduate - if this information is helpful.

Could you tell me which is the best onsen in or around Tokyo?

By the way, are you in Tokyo now?

Next time when we go over can look for you!

Thanks!

This thread could also be about anything to do with Japan, no? Kinda boring if all we do is dish out travel tips. From what I've read, I know you work in Tokyo - how did you end up in your job and do you like working in Japan? (no need to go into specific identifying details)

anyone can help me translate my name into Furigana?
Yong En Nick
楊恩立 please please?

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Added on December 10, 2009, 2:45 pmneed to register account at 楽天

PsyCHZZZ, mana ada nice onsen in Central tokyo.

I am still here..
just to update..
My senior gonna quit job. now either i quit too, else continue and die because of stress....last option... duno yet..
so my weekend is spent with my friends for dinner or party.. to forget my work..

1. Can anyone advise what I can do on the 2nd of January? 
    - I was thinking Meiji Jingu shrine  early in the morning then Hakone to view Mt Fuji in the late morning and then back in the evening.

2. Can anyone recommend a "decent" Japanese restaurant that accepts reservations on New Years Eve in Tokyo for my and my partner to have dinner?  Is there anything / anywhere I should go after dinner to "usher" in the new year?

Hi anyone, ohisashiburi. Ano, actually I had been like "It would be good if in the future, I get a chance to work and reside in Japan" kind of target. But seriously I don't know how to make this dream closer. Well now just try to learn as much Japanese as I could and keep up with Japan design industry (I'm a web designer). I can learn a lot of things working in Japan as I'm really impress with their design skill and philosophy.

Well, just had a question who are living and working in Japan like Tanoshi-san, PsyCHZZZ-san, musha-san etc, what's your thoughts on living and working in Japan? Please share your experience. Onegai Shimasu :3.

Beside using wifi, any recommendation for prepaid card to online in Sapporo, Hokkaido?

erm..may i ask does u all noe how to type japanese??i wan to send an official letter to a japanese artist company..but all must be in japanese anyone can help me?

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Added on December 20, 2009, 12:38 amanyway is there have any lyn member who are study at japan nw?wan to hear hw actually they knew japanese fren??

Thanx for the info. Between, you know how much approximately for the cost of a prepaid card?

ala... i now everyday OT until crazy.. and my senior is leaving..
damn..only have sunday...
dah la xmas kena kerja lagi...

the lab is my koibito now. huhu

so what are you guys doing for new year? partying or lepak at home like the japanese?

hello guys
i have been busy this whole month with work and everything else
so long didnt update.. anyhow ill be flying off to japan tmrw woot woot!!
29th dec until 9th jan
everything is ready and packed! im so excited
ill be going to disneyland, mt fuji, nasu, and all over tokyo
hope to see you guys if possible
i dont know where ill be celebrating nye im just gonna follow my mistress
anyhow, do you guys have any TT for new year? sometime first week of jan?

Hi,

Need some info regarding Shibuya, I will going to Tokyo for a week (business trip) and will stay at Cerulean, anyone know near the hotel any good toy stall around?  Is Akhibara far or within walking distance from the Cerulean? 

Thans

I'll visit Sapporo next month, any recommendation in the city centre?