Japlanning

01. Mar, 2008 8 Comments

On March 28 I’m going to be jet-setting off to Japan for two whole months! I’ve been wanting to do this for years and now it’s all coming together. I almost can’t believe it but I think it will sink in when I get off the plane at Narita and have to find my way to my hostel!

All of my accommodation is organised and I’ve saved enough to cover that and my travel expenses. I’m going to be staying in three hostels and with three host families around Japan. When I first started planning I didn’t think it would be possible to go to so many places on my kind of budget, but as it turns out I’ll get to see Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Mt Fuji and Yokohama. Also, thanks to my awesome host sister Rie, I’ll be seeing Ayumi Hamasaki in concert too!!

So the whole reason I started this blog is to document my trip. :] And I’d like to take this moment to thank Jinnan who helped me do the whole thing. :D Thank you!!

Now that the bulk of it is planned I’m starting to get a little nervous and keep thinking of the things I ‘mustn’t forget’. I’m going to start writing a list and would really appreciate any suggestions others have from their experiences. Just leave a comment below and I’ll add it to my list right here…

~Super Japan List~

  1. Passport :B
  2. Power adapter for Mac & DS & Phone
  3. Enough vitamins etc to last me
  4. Gifts
  5. Sort out travellers cheques/cards/cash – Almost!
  6. Business cards
  7. New jeans – Check!
  8. Winter jacket that doesn’t scratch my neck
  9. Mobile Phone – Check!
  10. Write list of things to pack
  11. Get suitcase from parents
  12. Send Easter gifts – Check!
  13. …
  14. …

Your super ideas are super appreciated! :happy:

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8 Responses to “Japlanning”

  1. kingmoron Reply 02. Mar, 2008 at 3:13 am

    Hah good work. Damn im jealous

  2. Amanda Reply 02. Mar, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    Want me to bring you back a souvenir? Like maybe… someone from Hello! Project? :P

  3. russell Reply 03. Mar, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    only 2 host families? isn’t it 3? Oi, kanako’s, yamazaki?

  4. Amanda Reply 03. Mar, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    That is right! Edited. :]

  5. j3ffu Reply 03. Mar, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    Ahhh, cool! ^_^
    is it still going to be cold when you end up over there? I woulda thought it was heating up by that point…

  6. Amanda Reply 03. Mar, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    Hi Jeff! :)
    Apparently it’ll still be a little chilly, at least in Nagoya. I hope it heats up though!

  7. Amy Reply 03. Mar, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    lots and lots and lots of up n go?

  8. Juie Marshall Reply 06. Apr, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    Hi Amanda Hope u r ok? Ellie and I have just enjoyed looking at your blog -looks great out there. what’s the weather like now? Here in lovely England was warm and sunny on Friday and today we woke up to a blanket of snow, it looked really beautiful, but has all melted now.

    Take care, love Julie and Ellie x