Traveling to Japan
How does one prepare for a trip to Japan? =D
Puchi Yuki is real helpful at keeping track of the bits of notes that have been cut out... to be pasted on cards.
FYI, the card are for hiragana & katakana charts to make reading signs easier. (I tend to mix up the characters >_<)
It's important to have a sharp scissor for clean straight lines. And little helpers to make sure the equipment don't go missing.
Little Reisen-chan eyes the glue stick...
and wonders why it's blue. XD
The curious bunny girl tries to pick up the scissor to help... but fails miserably.
Reisen-chan decides to help with some map work instead.
And marks out where Otome Road is for me. =D
Meanwhile, Yuki sources out directions to Akihabara.
The chibis remind me to keep a copy of emergency contacts.
Yako makes a guest appearance... and hijacks the food prepared for the trip.
Raspberyl chips in by sorting out the monnies... the most important thing for a trip to Japan. =D
Wow, I LOVE your photos! I don't know how to explain it, but they're just so awesome! Very cute Nendos and such too ^^
Thanks! I'm glad you like them. =)Gotta credit my new camera for delivering awesome photographs to work with.
How does one prepare for a trip to Japan?
First, buy a plane ticket to get there. (Or boat ticket if you are close enough.) ^^;
This really depends so much on what the person wants to do though. If you're just there to sight see, I guess the having money, a map, and emergency contacts would really be all you need. If you are going to be there a while, well, that takes a lot more thought.
SOUVENIRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
:3
You certainly don't "need" any Katakana/Hiragana/Kanji flash cards to read signs with because when I went there all the signs (that mattered) were all in both Japanese and English. Before going I paniced a little and worried thinking I wouldn't be able to understand much but fortunately Japan (or Tokyo in particular) was very well catered for English speakers.
Hope you enjoy your trip by the way :)
most importantly is to stay healthy.
ironically, i was supposed to go on a Japan trip last week but unfortunately it didn't work out. kinda sad the trip was canceled but also glad at the same time because since last week i am down with running nose and sore throat. >.<
lovely! how to prepare for japan? Save up, save lots and lots of money ^^;;;;;;
Hmm, don't worry about hiragana or katana, there are a lot of sign in english or in Kanji.
Most part of people don't talk english, or don't want to talk at all, so hang with tourists.
Read A Week in Tokyo articles from DC.com, and japan-guide.com or sunnypages.jp for a quick guide.
Make what chun said, you need a LOT of money (US$2,000 week for me, with the loot).
Stay health like gordon said, because sore throat and fever on the airport = 40 days on surveillance... so you waste your time. Some kind of Swine Flu special resolution.
Bring a Camera, and prepare for the cold (for these 2 next months).