For most of the part yes. We do get FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) but usually this is only up to the building itself. After that it's distributed via VDSL which is still using normal telephone line. (Contrary to the normal perception that we get an Ethernet cable or Fiber optics cable directly into the comp).That's the physical connection part.
As for speed, it'll depends on the plan and varies between 12Mbps (lowest ADSL plan) right up to 1Gbps (Hikari ONE by KDDI).

Currently, I'm on a 100Mbps FTTH and I pay a monthly fee of 4200 JPY. Gotta love Japan for its Internet speed and no hanky panky stuffs like throttling.

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Added on July 26, 2009, 10:33 pmAhhh... same thing happened to me last year! I went there around 5-6pm and the place was so super packed. Ended up in a spot where I can only see part of the fireworks.

This post has been edited by PsyCHZZZ: Jul 26 2009, 10:33 PM

Yup... the UQ service doesn't seem to have a contract period aside from the minimum of 30 days.

As for tethering, by rule - I think all providers specifically specify that tethering with a PC will count as separate charge even if you have an unlimited packet usage plan. So, it's a bit risky if you ask me because if they start monitoring your PC tether usage; then you're in for a huge bill.

I think the broadband contracts with most ISPs is not expensive at all. You're just looking at around 700-800 yen a month. The killer is the NTT/(KDDI in certain areas) line charge (usually around 3000 JPY). I'm not sure if it's possible to like suspend a line and the reactivate it when you need it so this might be something you can try to find out.

I remembered that last year I did get tickets in advance (my colleagues got them from the kombini) so it should be possible. Perhaps they just haven't start selling them yet. As for the tickets booth, I don't think they'll run out of tickets ... only thing is that if you want to go early; you might be greeted by a long queue of ppl trying to buy the tickets on the day itself.

This post has been edited by PsyCHZZZ: Jul 29 2009, 12:31 PM

Where are you guys going during next month's summer holiday?

I plan to go down south to Nagoya for a 3D/2N trip but then when I check the weather forecast; it's either rain or thunderstorm for the next 10 days!!! I scared I mentah-mentah go there stuck inside the hotel for 3 days...

What about you guys? Any plans?
(I think Fire bought the seishun 18 kippu pass right?)

Nice! Long holiday! ... Can kirim assam laksa??? Damn rindu wei~~~ hahahaha

I'm planning to go to Osaka during the end of the year holiday (winter time)...
but then that time is like super peak season.. haiz~ No choice.

LOL ... you think bullet train and air ticket is free is it?

It's a hit and miss situation... I think if without any sales; the price is comparatively the same... but if there's a sale or they're running a campaign promotion or sometimes buying online then it can get pretty cheap (when I bought my DSLR about 4 months back, it was overall RM600 cheaper compared to retail back home).

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Added on July 30, 2009, 4:31 pmCool~ You're most welcome.

This post has been edited by PsyCHZZZ: Jul 30 2009, 04:31 PM

LOL ... I think the part where you said "Physczz got 2 nihon chicks want to sleep with that night..we only have 1 each" gave it away...

Short answer - Yes. As long as you have a 3G phone and have activated your International roaming with your mobile provider, it'll work.

Fire: Kesian-nye~ nvm ... I party more on your behalf! hahaha...

This post has been edited by PsyCHZZZ: Jul 31 2009, 06:10 PM

Is there a Jusco in Melaka? I think you'll have more luck if you search in Jusco (since they're a Japanese company).

You should be able to bring in meds as long as it's for your personal consumption.
Like you said, it's just an asthma inhaler and it's not like you're going to bring in a box right?

clemong_888 : great pictures man!!! Damn nice!

The one in Odaiba - http://www.ooedoonsen.jp/higaeri/english/
Great place to go just for the experience if you don't want to travel out of Tokyo.

fire: Wah~ banyak cepat update avatar! hahaha...

Just came back from Tokyo Bay Hanabi
LOADS OF PEOPLE AND SUPER PACKED! hahaha....

Here's some pictures of the fireworks.



A couple more...

Good luck on your visa application.
Wah~ that video features all the 5-star or upmarket hotels and you say you wanna backpack? hahaha...

heterosapiens : cheapp!!! Great deal man!

This post has been edited by PsyCHZZZ: Aug 9 2009, 04:45 PM

Perhaps MaC was mistaken on the rules to get/change driving licenses and was just posting from what he heard last time.
Since this issue was cleared by you and tatsuyachiba; I think there's really nothing left to discuss.

Yup... damn thing woke me up from my evening nap. It was really big indeed. First time I felt it lasted so long.

One of the best perks of working for an airlines company!!! hahaha...
Summer is rainy season also so, it's a gamble la... last week was super duper hot and dry but the week before that - it nearly rained everyday.