Japan Trip

[karened]

Ok, this post will be non-fangirl related. Finally huh?

I went shopping yesterday to buy winter wear for my upcoming trip to Japan next week. The one I had the last time was too heavy so I wanted to get a lighter one so my arms won't break when I carry it around. Buying that was my purpose but I ended up buying much more stuff, like two pairs of pants, tops and a pair of shoes. Everytime an exam period ends, I will kind of go on a shopping spree. Not that those sprees always cost me a lot - sometimes they don't, but I just go buying stuff which catch my eye, not worrying too much about whether they're worth the money (although they usually do) or whether it's just impulsive shopping. Shopping does relief stress ne. But too much shopping is unhealthy!!

And the plan has been changed. Instead of one week at Hokkaido followed by one week in Tokyo, the latest plan is three days at Tokyo, then a few days at Kyoto/Osaka, followed by another few days at Osaka/Kyoto and ending with another three days at Tokyo. Plus, for the first time, we're getting a tour guide to help us with the Osaka and Kyoto trips! That's the plan I was informed of. There may be last minute changes, as usual. But with regards to this plan, I don't really feel good about it. I mean, so much travelling to do because we'll be going to three places. That also means less shopping because if we bought too much stuff at one location, we have to lug them all around with us as we travel! *shrugs*

Plus, I was looking forward to going out by myself one of the days in Tokyo. Harajuku, Shinjuku, Akihabara...I want to go to these places! But now I can't plan well because I'm still not sure where we will be at on which days.

Ok erm, a bit of fangirling here but...people who live in Tokyo/has been to Tokyo for concerts in Yokohama Arena, I need some help from you. The only good I saw from the change of plans is that most probably I'll be in Tokyo on the 3rd and Park Yongha will be holding his concert on that day in Yokohama Arena!! For those with experience, how long does it roughly take to travel from the Yamanote Line, say from Shibuya, to the Shin-Yokohama station and then to walk to the concert venue? I need to check to see if I can make it on time...but in any case, I first need to look for tickets ne. There're may people selling them online, some via meetups at the venue itself but then I'm not sure if they're willing to transact with me since they won't be able to contact me on hp (hey international calls are so ex!) so everything falls on the word 'trust'. I'll try my best because I really want to go for a Japanese concert (YES, any concert) as consolation for missing Arashi's =((((( ARGH!

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Comments transfered from vox 

Kmasai wrote:
Nov 26, 2008

If you take the tobu-toyoko sen from Shibuya, it will only take you 30 mins. from Shin-yokohama to arena is about 10 mins walk or less.
I am not sure about English sites but if you can read Japanese, you can check all the timing of trains from Yahoo. http://transit.yahoo.co.jp/

karened replied to Kmasai’s comment:
Nov 26, 2008
Thanks so much! =) sounds fast yay! Erm from Naka-Meguro on the Hibiya line, we can transfer to the Toyoko line right?

サミ wrote:
Nov 27, 2008
Yup.. can check here too
http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/
It's the english version of the site I always use.

good luck!