Travel: Japan - General

[dimitri_can]

Went to Kinokuniya to shop for books.


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Went to Ichiran for ramen (Shinjuku 3 chome).
Price: 790 yen
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Takeshita Dori/ Harajuku

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Found Mr Bean at Shibuya

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Breakfast/Nakamise @ Asakusa
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Skyliner tickets at 2180 yen, anyone?

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Went to Artnia for some potion. Children who play Final Fantasy might be keen.
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Dinner at Ootoya (they have branches here in SG (Orchard Central, Clementi, Changi Airport) )
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More desserts
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Osaka / Welcome cake for my students

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My usual hairstylist that i have known for 5 years who cuts my hair at Himeji.
He was cutting my student's hair at the time.
3100 yen (~$36) including cut and blow
2600 yen (~$30) including cut and blow for my student

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[TheAnswer]

MrsKiasu:

Tired or not after night flight? Happy with what you see there?

We slept like piggies during the night on the plane.. can spring into action straight away..

Not bad so far.. managed to get data plan.. many places have free wifi also..

[starlight1968sg]

Thanks dimitri_can for sharing so many photos.

They are tempting me to revisit Japan.

[dimitri_can]

starlight1968sg:

Thanks dimitri_can for sharing so many photos.

They are tempting me to revisit Japan.

You should visit Japan soon. I am hoping that the great earthquake does not come so soon...

http://goo.gl/m1qRIH

[starlight1968sg]

dimitri_can:

You should visit Japan soon. I am hoping that the great earthquake does not come so soon...


http://goo.gl/m1qRIH

I am more worry abt Mt Fuji...

[bejewel]

dimitri_can:

starlight1968sg:

Thanks dimitri_can for sharing so many photos.

They are tempting me to revisit Japan.

You should visit Japan soon. I am hoping that the great earthquake does not come so soon...

http://goo.gl/m1qRIH

ゴジラ is coming?

[dimitri_can]

Other pictures available at http://po.st/rOLIEe

Too many pictures to upload...

[bejewel]

i3mum:

Hi all,


Just to check, should I buy the Disneyland, Disney Sea tickets and Universal Studios tickets online before we leave for Japan? Or is there any place that sell them at a cheaper rate?

I bought all my Disney tickets online. Please standby a COLOUR printer after you make your payment, because the e-ticket must be in colour. You can purchase up to 10 tickets at one shot using credit card.

Just bring it with you to Japan as you cannot print at Disney. Cardholder must be present.

Do not crumple the A4 ticket. Print extra copies and put one set in luggage in case you lose your hand carrier!

Head direct to the GATE with it after you alight at MAIHAMA subway station, change to Disney Resort Line (the monorail with Mickey windows).

I suspect if you stay at the Ambassador and buy as a package, it might be cheaper? Or with tour groups? Or corporate rates if you are working for some affiliated Jap MNCs? In any case, the more tickets, the greater the discount. Check their website.

Same for Universal Studios. I also bought everything online.

You must remember for each theme park ride, you are expected to queue for at least 1 hour during peak season, so why not skip the ticket queue and get in asap to maximise your time in there?

[MyPillow]

bejewel:

i3mum:

Hi all,


Just to check, should I buy the Disneyland, Disney Sea tickets and Universal Studios tickets online before we leave for Japan? Or is there any place that sell them at a cheaper rate?

I bought all my Disney tickets online. Please standby a COLOUR printer after you make your payment, because the e-ticket must be in colour. You can purchase up to 10 tickets at one shot using credit card.

Just bring it with you to Japan as you cannot print at Disney. Cardholder must be present.

Do not crumple the A4 ticket. Print extra copies and put one set in luggage in case you lose your hand carrier!

Head direct to the GATE with it after you alight at MAIHAMA subway station, change to Disney Resort Line (the monorail with Mickey windows).

I suspect if you stay at the Ambassador and buy as a package, it might be cheaper? Or with tour groups? Or corporate rates if you are working for some affiliated Jap MNCs? In any case, the more tickets, the greater the discount. Check their website.

Same for Universal Studios. I also bought everything online.

You must remember for each theme park ride, you are expected to queue for at least 1 hour during peak season, so why not skip the ticket queue and get in asap to maximise your time in there?

my hub bought Disney tickets fr jtb Takashimaya, it is same charges as the Jap yen ( i think) hassle free . Agreed get your tickets first if u are not staying in one of the disney hotels (which the hotel can get for u)

plan your visit on week day if possible, study the map before hand and decide which rides u want to go first.

I took fastpass for Space Mountain , Haunted House ( the boarding time with fast pass was abt 1 hr 5min later ) but that means in this 1 hr i can go n q for other shorter rides n munch the disney desserts n food or sit around etc
the experience of Space Mountain tokyo Disney is very similar to LA one / my 5yo girl took it too, but her face turned \"pale\" after the ride

Look out for the 4 D \"Starwar\" ride, very good one too - there were two rides inside ( if you have time re Q back for the 2nd rides - left n right entrance inside ghe theatre)

my longest no Fastpass Q is 1 hr for Monster Inc

oh no, the big earth qauke means Mt fuji right? overdue since the \"forcasted\" yr 2011

[dimitri_can]

MyPillow:

oh no, the big earth qauke means Mt fuji right? overdue since the \"forcasted\" yr 2011

yes, i think so. enjoy Japan while u all still can.
Some of my Japanese friends worry that when that happens the whole Japan might sink.

Just like the radiation thingy. A lot of stuff is hidden from the public. But life still goes on for the Japanese citizens. Its their country.

Just like if anyone here will to get into trouble in Japan, i will not hesitate to jump in to help.

We are Singapore, Singaporeans! ＼(^^)／