日本plan # 10 - Wrapping up research for the BIG TRIP !

Finally after 7-8months' of planning, the BIG TRIP is finally tomorrow!
Still have a couple of things' to finalise tonight before we embark on the 2 weeks' journey.

i'm 80% done with my packing. (have to continue on that after i post this)
My luggage is almost filled to the brim that I'm wondering if I can afford any space for shopping in Japan!
i 've also changed 'hopefully-enough' YEN to last through the 2 weeks'.

BTW- Gotten a beautiful kimono + disneyland hk item from barbara+mono when i met them up early this Tuesday during their trip to SG.
BIG THANK YOU (if u're reading this) - i Love the kimono!
Now theres' a reason to pack along a blythe doll !
BUT who??
hmm..... i have 4 girls shortlisted so far!
I will try to decide before i go to bed tonight...

Another day of work tmr and its' a LONG BREAK from work!
really looking forward to that !!
SUPER EXCITED & i think i might not be able to sleep later....

* 1 MORE DAY to JAPAN SPRING VACATION *

Countdown : 8 more days !!!

I can't believe that the BIG SPRING JAPAN VACATION is happening just next week !!!

YAY for another 6 more working days to my long leave off work.

Done with getting all the stuff I need for the 2 weeks' trip.

& Thanks to Felicia - now that i have more jackets to pack ! (just lug a big bag from her place!)

it's about time i start packing my luggage!

=)

*pix from japan-guide.com*

The 'All-Nippon' Experience - My list!

My big Spring vacation is in another 15 days!
Well, worked out what I wanna do / experience on my 1st Japan holiday!!

Here goes..

1. Crusing along the waters of Japan.
2. Neo-Prints in Tokyo!!
3. Checking out the Cosplay-ers on a Sunday @ Yoyogi
4. Themed Restaurants in Tokyo!
5. Get Lost in Osaka underground malls
6. Get Lost in Japan's ultra-complicated Rail System
7. Seeing Pinks - Shades of Spring
8. All-Jap meals !!! YAY!!!
9. Japanese Technology Toilets
10. The Futon Experience
11. Metropolitan TOKYO!!
12. Seeing Mount Fuji
13. Geisha Sighting in KYOTO,Gion
14. Witness the biggest sea mammal (in captivity)
15. Going through countless Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha
16. The Legendary Kobe Beef !!
17. Witness Tsukiji Tuna Auction
18. Make your own Nissin Cup
19. Immerse in the heart of Traditional Japan @ KYOTO
20. Experience the Shinkansen
21. Having Bento Box Meals onboard the Shinkansens (just like those on Japan Hour on TV)
22. Take the ferris wheel
23. Visit JP world heritage sites
24. Do Hanami !!
25. Having Sushi / Sashimi at Tsukiji
26. Onsen ? (not sure if i have the time / opportunity to visit one this trip?)
27. Fun Fun Fun @ Disneyland,DisneySEA and Universals !
28. Vending Machines' Galore !!!

*Pray that i see the SAKURAS*

Estimated Best Viewing Periods for SAKURA

Tokyo
March 27 to April 5

Kyoto
March 28 to April 6

Osaka
March 29 to April 6


(Info As of March 10, 2010)

日本plan # 9 - We gotten our JR Pass!!

We're almost ready for the BIG SAKURA-SPRING trip to JAPAN!!
Paid for our Japan Rail Pass for 7-days, SGD450 at the local JTB.
Rail travel in Japan definitely don't come cheap!

Also browsed through the 3 theme parks that we will be heading the past week.
it looks like we should be able to complete Universal Studios Jp in a day.
not too sure about Disneyland & DisneySEA... there's tons of rides + showss!!


Next to-do on my list :
*Pack Luggage....
*Kobe attractions' list....


*18 more days to JAPAN!!!*

22 more days.. [preparation process]

Things to do :
1. Purchase JR Pass (this Saturday!)
2. Change Yen
3. Kobe Daytrip Itinerary
4. Rail-Routes' Plan
5. Universals'/Disneyland/DisneySEA rides & attractions plan
6. Odaiba Evening Itinerary