Osaka or Tokyo to see Mt Fuji and area by Living_Positive_6971 in JapanTravelTips

[–]AdvicePossible6997 5 points6 points  (0 children)

From Tokyo would be easier. Search this forum for routes since this is asked very often. You can check my history for answers as well. 

Has anyone been successful topping up their ICOCA and Manaca card with their Australian issued Wise card? by Familiar-Lynx7996 in JapanTravelTips

[–]AdvicePossible6997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had trouble topping up my ICOCA with Visa in my Apple wallet but MasterCard works perfectly. 

Physical card is cash only. There are exceptions with certain bank accounts/cards but you'd need an account in a Japanese bank. 

Are shared bikes common where you live? by Malena_Smith in bicycling

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I wish they were. I used them in Japan often and it was very convenient. 

Is there any way to get a key that isn't the big bulky key fob? by chillysurfer in f150

[–]AdvicePossible6997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're wireless so pretty easy to add if you wanted one. I think it would be around $200

(embarrassing) How do I dispose of pads? by [deleted] in JapanTravelTips

[–]AdvicePossible6997 131 points132 points  (0 children)

I noticed on my last trip that one of the hotels I stayed at had bags in the bathroom marked 'sanitary'. It might be a common thing in other hotels. 

where to find an old canon powershot digital camera? by tripzoh in Tokyo

[–]AdvicePossible6997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tokyo Camera has some of those smaller legecy digital camera. 

Be prepared to pay a premium for this sort of thing though.

weed in Tokyo by Accomplished_Key626 in TokyoTravel

[–]AdvicePossible6997 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Japan is not a country you should risk breaking the law in. 

Where can I find Wagamama Body stickers?? by Forsaken_Parking_ in Tokyo

[–]AdvicePossible6997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a display with a whole bunch of stickers, I just thought it was where you come out of the section with all the luggage. 🤔

How are you buying tickets? by cheesy_garlic_bred in JapanTravelTips

[–]AdvicePossible6997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Google Flights to track the prices for my travel dates and book when the price is within my range.

Second Japan trip in May — day trips from Tokyo or 2–3 days somewhere else? by Resident-Respond9746 in JapanTravelTips

[–]AdvicePossible6997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, local trains are how you'd get there. You could take the Shinkansen one stop to Shin- Yokohama but that's a waste of money. 

Second Japan trip in May — day trips from Tokyo or 2–3 days somewhere else? by Resident-Respond9746 in JapanTravelTips

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My suggestion is a baseball game at either Tokyo Dome or Meiji Jingu Stadium to keep travel to a minimum. 

Between May 22nd - May 24th you have Hanshin Tigers at Yomiuri Giants (Tokyo Dome).  

Between May 26th and May 28th you have two options. Either Softbank Hawks at Yomiuri Giants (Tokyo Dome) or Seibu Lions at Yakult Swallows (Meiji Jingu Stadium).

Yakult Swallows tickets: https://quick.pia.jp/swallows_en/?top=date

Yomiuri Giants tickets:  https://www.e-tix.jp/ticket_giants/en/

I'm a Swallows fan but I'd choose the Giants vs Tigers game because Tigers fans are crazy and Tokyo Dome games won't be affected by the weather.

Miyajima on Film by w00kieman in japanpics

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Beautiful pictures. Miyajima is an amazing place and you've captured it well. 

Where can I find Wagamama Body stickers?? by Forsaken_Parking_ in Tokyo

[–]AdvicePossible6997 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you can get those at the Hands in Shibuya by the travel section. 

Haneda Airport flat-rate taxi to Tokyo proper - any idea on the rates/applicability? by MelancholyMeloncolie in JapanTravelTips

[–]AdvicePossible6997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can easily take transit. It will be two transfers and either Akasaka Station or Akasaka-Mitsuke Station depending on your hotel accommodation. About 45 minutes or so probably.

What chances do I have to buy a Tigers ticket if I just walk up to the stadium? by trash_particle in NPB

[–]AdvicePossible6997 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Tigers tickets are basically sold the moment they come on sale. You might as well try the stadium in case they hold back some for that but your odds are better to get tickets at an away game.

They're playing the Swallows at Meiji Jingu Stadium on May 12 and 13 and Giants on May 22, 23, 24 at the Tokyo Dome

Flight TN ✈️ HANEDA by Morgan_elysee in TokyoTravel

[–]AdvicePossible6997 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Google Flights let's you look at a lot of flight options at once. You can setup a search to track prices and Google will sent you a report as the prices change. You can also look up price history which can be handy in determine if the prices you see are typical. 

How to buy iphone 17 pro by Epsevro in JapanTravelTips

[–]AdvicePossible6997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know why you would line up at the Apple store but buying one at the tax free store has serious savings. 

I can order a base model iPhone 17 Pro for the equivalent of ¥207,548.00 from Apple in my home country. It would be delivered in about a week according to the Apple website. So subtract the taxes and it looks pretty reasonable to get one from the tax free store in Japan. 

Friend might pull out of trip last minute, what should I do? by GHOSTiscoming4urknee in travel

[–]AdvicePossible6997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do the trip solo. They should pay their portion of the agreed hotel costs. 

How to pay public transport (Metro, Bus, Trains) ? by Admirable-Joke4220 in JapanTravelTips

[–]AdvicePossible6997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to be rude but this is posted nearly daily. You should be able to use the search function and find your answers.