Maybe he is the male version of f4te. lol

Btw, here are some stuff uploaded by firedauz few years back, some of it are outdated, but still a good reference.

http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/index.html




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OMG, you are indeed f4te's reincarnation. Dumb as hell.

*Can't resist it. Demmit.

http://www.google.com.my/search?q=free+and+easy+travel

Dear my good Sir, to the very least of your effort, google any term definition before even asking. The question you have posted just show how you have not try to find information available widely on the internet by just a simple search.
I don't know, both of them are just as annoying as they can be. I wondered why you guys lasted so long with f4te before, maybe because "she" put female tag
Congratulation my dear good Sir, you just did it again. Thank you.

Soon enough, but definitely not this June/July.

This post has been edited by heterosapiens: May 19 2009, 07:08 AM

Still in the planning stage, but roughly have an idea of how its gonna be.

Cool, me and my friends just confirmed our tickets with JAL (return RM1580 each for 4 pax). Will be going for 26 and 27, although I could probably get in for the business days, but I don't think it will be that useful to a guy who can't speak japanese at all.

So, Fire, I've pmed you to ask about games development back in year 2005. Maybe we can meet up and have chat at TGS itself. lol

*btw, what's your speech paper is about, game design?

for a Gundam photo-shooting session?

*I'm waiting for the petition to keep it up by Danny Choo

He said that the flight ticket is free for MAS employee. Not sure about the JAL part.

Aloha RegentCid, mind to share what's your profession?

keii-kun, do you mean the print statement from "Transaction History" feature in CimbClicks and Maybank2u?

Yupp, I know that. Just that in Maybank2u, there is another type of statement, which is the official statement. That's why I asked to clarify it.

Yupp, preparing the documents for visa application, although I can only apply after 5th of July as single-entry visa only valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. Pretty weird that travel agent usually encourage people to apply before purchasing the air tickets but that only works for those who buy ticket within 90 days from date of travel. I bought my tickets almost 4 months in advance.

Fire = Korikki?

*Btw, regarding the bank statement for visa application. Do they check the transfer date and such? Let say I will be using the technique mentioned by you guys, collect a pool of money and transfer to an account and get the printed statement certified. Anything I should be cautioned with?

This post has been edited by heterosapiens: Jul 17 2009, 03:47 PM

Don't you guys have it already? I mean by the numbers of Malaysian students in Japan, that target audience itself would easily get you the crowd to start of a forum.


Btw, from TGS website. Is there no way to purchase the ticket earlier, online or at local konbini? Does the tickets never sold up, if we can only purchase it on the day itself?

Promotion from JAL.

I definitely agree with the myth part. Typically, a decent dorm bed in Singapore would be priced around 30-40 SGD (RM86), and 2000-3000 Yen in Japan (RM94). I guess the myth comes from the rich way of traveling where a typical deluxe room cost around 15000-25000 Yen (RM748). In Malaysia there are not much decent hostel around even in KL.

Btw, so far I couldn't really find any hostel nearby to central Tokyo for the rate below 1500 Yen. Khaosan, Sakura, K's house rates are above 2000 Yen. To add on to that, the cheapest rate is the most popular choice among travelers, so, book early if your group is bigger than 2 pax.

*Super Hotel looks like Hotel 81 in Singapore.

**Still working on my itinerary, 7 more days to plan for.

Oh, guest houses. No wonder it is cheap. I'll be more than willing to share about it, once I get back.

My expectation is quite high, especially after staying at Hangout@MtEmily in Singapore.
Yupp, got it already.

From what I read, it is among the top 3 most popular hostels around Tokyo. Anyway, I've booked part of my accommodation at Khaosan Tokyo Ninja. Can't resist the cool ninja themed wallpapers. lol.

http://www.softbank-rental.jp/en/
http://www.gomobile.co.jp/index_in.html

Currently, I'm looking at these two option. The first one seems to have less hassle/risk to deal with compared to the second one. Anyone with experience over the services mentioned?

Aloha guys,

Can I have some comments about my itinerary for my Japan trip, especially whether it is possible/practical to plan it that way. The colour labels at the bottom. Thanks.

Thanks for the comments. It took me 2 weeks, 2 travel guide book, 2 maps and a bunch of Google-fu

Day 1 : Yupp, will do. Good thing that Suica card allows recharge up to 20K Yen. I'll probably recharge it to 10K Yen twice.

Day 2 : Thanks for the insider's tip. I would probably never going to know that no matter how much I read or search. Noted.

Day 3 : Meet you there then!

Day 5 : Good suggestion.

Day 6 : Yay, that was my original plan but I was not sure if this entrance linked to Meiji Jingu or not, because the park have quite thick of 'forest'. Meiji Jingu/Shrine is already in my original itinerary. Hopefully, could see some wedding ceremony if we are lucky.

Day 7 : I didn't realise there is a Namco's Namja Town when I was reading about Sunshine City, although it was said that it wasn't really games oriented, it might be worth a visit.

Day 8 : Current empty for contingency plan. I guess, Yokohama and Mt Fuji have to wait for the next trip.

Day 9 : Akihabara visit have not been finalized yet. My friend will be helping me on that, at least he can read some Japanese words from the websites.
Indeed I am.

Anyone with any suggestion with games-themed rabuho around Tokyo area? or maybe any recommendation on it?

Shibuya 109 and Tokyu Hands is definitely a visit. But we didn't really have time or strong interest for Kabuki-za and Yasukini Shrine.

Thanks for the tips, will definitely check with the hostel staff as we arrived. Although, I've checked that from the end of September to early October there are no big festival celebrated in Tokyo.

Do you think the Namco's Namja Town is worth it. What kind of attractions do they have related to games? Or it is purely like a theme park?
True that, the first two days are definitely super-packed, because we want to reduce cost of traveling, so we try to cover it as fast as we can, in one day. The issues you have mentioned will definitely be under our consideration. That is why we have the 8th day free to cover back what we missed. Furthermore, the plan is more of like the best case scenario, and it definitely ain't gonna be that. Your advice is noted. Thanks.

Anyway, to help with our trip, we will be printing satellite maps from google maps, and manually tag it for the important places and what not. Hope that will reduce the possibility of us getting lost.

*Btw, I usually travel to Singapore without any plans, hotel booking or what not. Just a map to guide me. Japan will be a whole new world for me, as I do not read or speak Japanese. That is why I've prepared this.

That's the scary part for me, hopefully my other 2 friends in our group could help out reading the signs and asking questions, as they do have some basic japanese comprehension.
Bought it, with a help from a friend of a friend (from Lawson). If you can get the same time slot, it will be 12.00pm on 25th September.

Yay, confirmed my booking with Kangetsu Ryokan and Andon Ryokan. Only left 3 night for random unbooked accommodation. Received the tickets for Studio Ghibli and Tokyo Game Show already. Only left tickets for Morning Musume Nine Smile Concert at Yokosuka.

Will do. Wah, winter concert 2004. That must be awesome!

Yupp, we did go shopping/walking for 8 hours last week to train our legs for a bit. But, definitely will need some relaxing sessions at onsen to recharge our tired body there. Cool tips.

Most of us will be heading to Tokyo Game Show on 27th September (Sunday). Right after TGS (night) will be a good time to meet maybe.