I'm Going To Japan

Tu_triky wrote:first prize winner in Akihabara Prize Japanese Photo contest

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FIRST PRIZE: "Shibuya, Tokyo" -- Sven Eckert
Even though I live near Shibuya and pass this famous crossing, it still amazes me and always has.
Every minute of it is different, it seems to me that the crossing is made out of unique and countless moments.
At the moment of taking this picture, I could not even see a tiny bit of the ground, the crowd completely covers it!
People walk without looking anywhere particular, the screens flicker, but in the end ... it is just another moment at the Shibuya crossing.

a sea of people, where is the ground? :hehe: :bonk:

Tu_triky wrote:first prize winner in Akihabara Prize Japanese Photo contest

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FIRST PRIZE: "Shibuya, Tokyo" -- Sven Eckert
Even though I live near Shibuya and pass this famous crossing, it still amazes me and always has.
Every minute of it is different, it seems to me that the crossing is made out of unique and countless moments.
At the moment of taking this picture, I could not even see a tiny bit of the ground, the crowd completely covers it!
People walk without looking anywhere particular, the screens flicker, but in the end ... it is just another moment at the Shibuya crossing.

wow, is that sky real? great photo.
i'll be there in 14 weeks but who's counting? :hehe:

Wierd. The sky is black, but it looks like it's midday. :confused:

I wonder how much does it cost to have a big ad there. A few hundreds of millions yen a week...

tabana wrote:Wierd. The sky is black, but it looks like it's midday. :confused:

I wonder how much does it cost to have a big ad there. A few hundreds of millions yen a week...

i'll be watching the rat race from that starbucks when i get there. :hehe:

er...actually i just take Japan into consideration for my summer break, one of my good friends is teaching English in Osaka, she invites me to come over but i haven't yet decided because of the high expense as others said. yes, for sure i could stay together with my friend in her appartment, that saves money, however, what about the transportation fee and other items regarding food, souvenir etc.? the total of my budget keeps around 1ooo euros, is it enough? who could give me some advices on it? thanks in advance! :mrgreen:

i can only dream of going thre...... :puppydog:

CiaoCiao wrote:er...actually i just take Japan into consideration for my summer break, one of my good friends is teaching English in Osaka, she invites me to come over but i haven't yet decided because of the high expense as others said. yes, for sure i could stay together with my friend in her appartment, that saves money, however, what about the transportation fee and other items regarding food, souvenir etc.? the total of my budget keeps around 1ooo euros, is it enough? who could give me some advices on it? thanks in advance! :mrgreen:

not sure what 1000 Euros is equivalent to in US$, but i have been to Japan twice before, and i stayed a week each visit to Japan. not including airfare and lodging, i'd say that $1000 US, would be good for a Tourist visiting, figuring that Food, Transportation, Miscellanous-other, would probably cover that.
I recommend you looking into getting a Japan-rail pass(inquire with your travel agency about this JR-Pass). probably much easier getting through your Japanese Travel Agency(Southern California has quite a few thanks to a big japanese community here).
I got the 7 day one for $246, which allows you to ride the Shinkansen(bullet train), and other JR trains within that one week period of time.
I can provide you more detail info as i have been there twice before as a visitor to the land of the Rising Sun, as well as a few other J-dorama members. So, think first before you decide if you plan on getting a JR-Pass for train transportation, sure beats getting the exact train fare each time in the confusing train stations...

Exchange rate:
$1000 USD = 839.98 Euro
1000 Euro = $1190.55 USD

Looks like it won't be enough. :( You could always stay at your friend's place and cook instead of going to restaurants all the time. You could save a lot of money by doing that.

tabana wrote:Exchange rate:
$1000 USD = 839.98 Euro
1000 Euro = $1190.55 USD

Looks like it won't be enough. :( You could always stay at your friend's place and cook instead of going to restaurants all the time. You could save a lot of money by doing that.

well, if that 1000 Euro is just for food, transportation, souvenirs/misc, i think it should be enough, considering if you already paid for the airfare and lodging/hotel, for the week you are staying in japan.

Yep. You can eat in big restaurant with $1000 for a week. :)

The plane tickets are expensive. Cheaper if you go during the low season, but it is usually for me, half my budget for a trip to another country. It might be different for Europe though.

I did a little search and with ANA, from Paris to Tokyo, July 1st to July 15th, it's 156,640 Yen.

tabana wrote:Yep. You can eat in big restaurant with $1000 for a week. :)

The plane tickets are expensive. Cheaper if you go during the low season, but it is usually for me, half my budget for a trip to another country. It might be different for Europe though.

I did a little search and with ANA, from Paris to Tokyo, July 1st to July 15th, it's 156,640 Yen.

what i did when my friend and i visited there, was budget and eat some nice places, and it was a balance.
airfare can be very costly during that time of year.
156,640 yen = ??? $$

I'am going to japan for all the month of August !
I paid for the the "appartement" and tickets plane = 1680 euros ^^;
And I believe only for food, souvenirs, concerts .. I will keep 800 euros = 100 000 yens ... it must be enough ? ^^;

( Someone know where I can buy tickets for concerts in japan ^^; ?

qilver wrote:...
156,640 yen = ??? $$

$1,330.78 USD

Soraiko, that sounds nice. Have fun in Japan. :)

Thanks ^^

For the money it depends .. if you wait the right moment to change .. you can win "a lot" of money .. I mean two days ago it was a good time to change euros --> yens .. now it's maybe better to wait more ^^

Follow the "bourse" .. 'argh what's the english word .. maybe wall street can be equal ^^; )

Stock market, stock exchange or exchange rate for money. :)

tabana wrote:
$1,330.78 USD

Soraiko, that sounds nice. Have fun in Japan. :)

dude, that is a lot!, i think anything close to 1100 USD, is too much already during peak season.

Yeah, it's expensive. I'm sure there are better deals. I know you can have package with plane tickets and hotels in a chartered plane, but it's mostly for Europe and the Caribbeans. You can save from $200 to $400 for 2 weeks.

My sister went to Bali and Hong Kong and her tickets were cheaper than that. =T

oops...mah bad misread the thread

Soraiko wrote:I'am going to japan for all the month of August !
I paid for the the "appartement" and tickets plane = 1680 euros ^^;
And I believe only for food, souvenirs, concerts .. I will keep 800 euros = 100 000 yens ... it must be enough ? ^^;

( Someone know where I can buy tickets for concerts in japan ^^; ?

when i go to japan i usually go for two weeks and i take 100,000 yen for spend. it's just about enough for me but i do eat out alot and enjoy the odd beer! :mrgreen:

kenjilina wrote:

when i go to japan i usually go for two weeks and i take 100,000 yen for spend. it's just about enough for me but i do eat out alot and enjoy the odd beer! :mrgreen:

Yeah .. but I will try to not go on restaurant that much hehe ^^;;
I prefer to spend on goodies and all .. but of course i will have money .. if I must spend more ! :hehe:
Already I don't like beer maybe i will spend less hehe
My dream in japan which need no money = meet some of my favorite singer or actor on the street " Ohhh Kammme !! Jun !!" < *dreams*
Hope I will have enough ^^;;
( but walking in those streets i always see in photos is already wonderful >_< ; i will be excited in the plane .. )

Hope some japanese speak quite english lol .. ( french would be superb &not;&not;)