I never thought that I would be able to go back home to Japan. My last trip was in 2004 and that was 10 years ago. I have always wanted to go back, and since I am now living life, I have nothing to lose. So, I went anyway. You know, when you least expect it, that's when your rezeki datang. My brother actually for the tickets, not only for me, but for everyone. Semoga murah rezeki die.
I bought the ticket on AirAsia with a very reasonable deal. The trick is, you need to purchase 2 seperate tickets instead of a return trip. The return ticket sometimes can be cheaper, depending on the promotion. This only works for Japan - doesn't work on Australia, or any other country as it will be more expensive than a return trip option. It was a 10 days road trip, which i encountered 2 typhoons and that is totally scary.
The tickets cost about RM750, with luggage and meal included. I flew from KL to Osaka on the 6th. Took a train to Kyoto and settled at a friends place before i travelled about 300km to Gifu on the 9th. It was totally awesome cos Kyoto and Osaka was pretty layback and fun. Not too city like and not too out of place.
Amyra and my parents flew the day after and went straight to Gifu. She had so much fun in Japan that she doesn't want to go back home every again. She even requested me to actually move to Japan. Oh well, wait, let me just check if i can purchase a husband from Japan. Like getting a replacement dad comes in a catalogue.
I have been quite blessed that the currency is very low. It was the lowest in 10 years I guess. The exchange rate was JPY100 to MYR 2.90. It is getting lower each day which was really good for me.
For the first time in my life, I had to experience Nature's wrath. We were stranded on the way back and had to settled at the airport. I am blessed that we never really have to go through this in malaysia as we dont have much natural disaster. it somehow makes me feel and understand how lucky we are to be Malaysian.
Overall, the whole trip was an eye opener. I used to hold myself back from doing things that I really want to do but never had the courage to do it. If we dont do it, we wouldnt know how exciting it can be. At least, there is something to tell your cucu when you're old :)
Yui Chan and Yu.
Sun rise from Nagoya Airport.
Somewhere in Kyoto.
Some temple somewhere in Kyoto.
Don bori, Osaka.
