Things to consider when you are planning for a trip in Japan

     Japan is a beautiful place for travel. There are things to consider when you are planning a trip to Japan.

1. Budget - You should have a budget or money to travel for your payment of the plane ticket, Visa, hotel, food and etc.

2. Schedule - Your availability time to travel.

3. Visa - You must comply with all requirements required by the Japanese Embassy.

           - Review carefully your documents if there is misspelled on your names or mistakes writing your documents.

4. Hotel - Book ahead of time to make sure you have a place to stay in Japan. If peak season many tourists come to Japan for a tour. You may regret if you don’t book ahead of time of your travel. Or else you may regret of having a book an expensive hotel. Check for Capsule hotel or Backpackers hotel to save you money.

5. Iterinary of your Travel- You should decide where you go. For example, in Osaka City, usually, tourist goes to Universal Studio Japan, Dotonbori, and etc. For Kyoto City, they usually go to visit temples, Arashiyama and etc. For Tokyo city, they usually go to Tokyo Disneyland.

6. Time - Time is very important in Japan when you travel by plane, train, bus, and taxi. You must be aware of time because in Japan is Gold for example for Bus if you are late within 1 minute. You are going to wait for next trip of the bus for (1) one hour.

7. Food - You should try Japanese food like Ramen, Gyoza, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Ice cream, Matcha desserts and drinks, and etc.  You might be surprised how beautiful presentation of food because of its arts, designs, colorful, and aroma of the food especially the desserts, cakes, pastries, Japanese cake and etc. For me, I like Japanese Strawberry Shortcake, Matcha Cake, and Japanese Cheesecake. Before the closing time of supermarket, they have a half price or discounts on food. You should check if the food has a sticker like this. It means the price of the food is half price. 

Hangaku-kanji-supa 

Photo Credit to 日本情報
http://jpninfo.com/

8. Medicine - You must bring your medicines to enjoy your travel in Japan.

9. Friend - You must have a friend stay in Japan in a case of emergency when you travel in Japan. A friend you can contact or ask her/him.

10. Smartphone - Smartphone for Wi-Fi. This is important; especially you can have access thru your phone for Google Map and Google language translation to Japanese.

11. Abide the rules in Japan -

                You must be aware of rules in Japan. You must know what are Do`s and Don’ts in Japan, for example, using a smartphone for Selfie inside the train station. It’s prohibited for making noise inside the bus or train, Littering, and Loitering in some places. And etc.

12. Ask - If you have questions and inquiries that you are not familiar or you don`t have any idea how it works just ask for someone in Information Center or Japanese People. Japanese people are also good in English. Just try to have a simple conversation with them and be surprised how warm they are entertaining some questions from tourist or foreigner living in Japan.

           Please take note the things to consider when you are planning a trip to Japan. Make your trip hassle free, convenient and also save you money. I hope these can help you for traveling to Japan. This is friendly tips from Pinoy Living in Japan. Enjoy your trip to Japan! :)

How much will cost you to travel to Japan from Philippines?

How much will cost you to travel to Japan from Philippines?

According to my source Discover Asia Ph travel agency in Philippines:

From OSAKA - NARA - TOKYO 3-CITIES TOUR FOR SOLO TRAVELERS
5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS PACKAGE WITH AIRFARE

PACKAGE RATE:
Php 45,000/person (if purchased on or before Dec 05, 2016)
Php 65,000/person (if purchased after Dec 05, 2016)
(payable up to 10 months installment through BPI/BDO banks, credit card, or issuance of post dated cheques)

Choosing travel agency for your trip in Japan will make you Stress-free on processing your visa, planning your itinerary, and you have option for installment payment.

Photo Credit to Discover Asia Ph

Discover Asia Ph

OSAKA - NARA - TOKYO 3-CITIES TOUR FOR SOLO TRAVELERS
5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS PACKAGE WITH AIRFARE
PLACES TO VISIT IN NARA:
❶ Todaiji Temple
❷ Kasuga Taisha
❸ Kofukuji
❹ Nara National Musuem
PLACES TO VISIT IN OSAKA:
❶ Dotonbori
PLACES TO VISIT IN TOKYO:
❶ Kaminarimon
❷ Sensoji Temple
❸ Asakusa Shrine
❹ Dempoin Temple
❺ Nakamise Shopping Street
❻ Sumida Park
PACKAGE RATE:
Php 45,000/person (if purchased on or before Dec 05, 2016)
Php 65,000/person (if purchased after Dec 05, 2016)
(payable up to 10 months installment through BPI/BDO banks, credit card, or issuance of post dated cheques)
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
❶ Airfare (Manila - Osaka / Osaka - Tokyo / Tokyo - Manila)
❷ Airport transfers in Osaka and Tokyo
❸ 2 nights accommodation in Osaka
❹ 2 nights accommodation in Tokyo
❺ Tour in Osaka and Tokyo
❻ Transfer services all throughout the tour
❼ Admission Fees
❽ Airport Terminal Fee
❾ Free 7 kilos hand carry luggage
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:
❶ Phil Travel Tax: Php 1,620/person
❷ Visa Assistance: Php 2500/person
❸ Meals all throughout the tour
❹ Check in luggage
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PROMO DETAILS:
Min no of pax to avail the promo: 1 person
Promo validity: Until Dec 05, 2016 purchasing only
Travel Dates Available:
❶ June 02-06, 2017
❷ July 07-11, 2017
❸ Aug 25-29, 2017
❹ Sep 15-19, 2017
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INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OPTIONS:
❶ BDO/BPI branches
❷ Post dated cheques
❸ Credit Card
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HOW TO RESERVE:
To temporarily reserve a slot, kindly send the following details through email or text:
❶ Complete name of passengers
❷ Date of birth
❸ Email address
❹ Contact no.
❺ Product name
❻ Travel Date
After we received your information, we will send you your booking confirmation with payment details.
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Source: http://www.discoverasia.com.ph/

Good Japanese Vegetable

Eating cucumbers are great way to stay hydrated during Summer Season.

Now, its getting hotter in Japan. Try to eat this Good Japanese Vegetable Cucumber . Cucumber has many health benefits :

1. Hydration

    Cucumber contains 95 percent of water.

 

2.Cancer Prevention

   Cucumbers have two phytonutrient compunds associated with anti-cancer: Lignans and Cucurbitacins.

3. Skin

   Cucumber has cooling and soothing effect that decreases swelling, irritation, and inflammation when used topically.

4. Bone Health

    It contains Vitamin K or Potassium is important for bone health. 1 cup of cucumber contains 19 percent of the recommended consumption daily intake of vitamin K.

5. Antioxidants

    High Oxidant cucumber allows your body to function optimally and prevent cancer. It contains Vitamin C, Beta Carotene and manganese as well as flavonoids, triterpenes and lignans that have anti-inflammatory properties.

 

6. Heart Health

    It contains Vitamin K or Potassium. It can prevent hypertension or lower blood pressure.

7. Digestion

     It can relieve constipation because cucumber contains fiber and water.

8. Weight Loss

    Cucumber is low a calorie food and its Japanese staple ingredients in their diet meal.

9. Brain Health and Memory

    It can prevent Alzheimer's Disease because cucumber are a good source of flavonoid fisetin.

Other than health benefits of eating Good Japanese Vegetable Cucumber. Selling Cold Cucumber gives me idea how Japanese are very creative and innovative in their marketing style method. Simple Cold Cucumber can earn you money. Just simple as Cucumber with Stick on top of Ice. Amazing simple business marketing style method. Try to eat Good Japanese Vegetable Cold Cucumber its very delicious. It will cost you 100 yen only. I therefore recommend you to try this Good Japanese Vegetable Cold Cucumber to eat this when you travel here in Japan. You can find it in Kyoto Shotengai along Karasuma.

Source: http://www.livescience.com/51000-cucumber-nutrition.html

Onigiri

ONIGIRI
Beef Sukiyaki with Egg Sauce

Onigiri

       Onigiri is a Japanese food made from white rice formed into triangular shapes often wrapped in Nori (seaweed). In Philippines we had rice wrapped in banana leaves or coconut leaves but here in Japan we usually have Nori o seaweed.

      Onigiri is filled with pickled ume ( Umeboshi), salted salmon, kasuobushi, kombu, tarako or any salty or sour ingredient as a natural preservative. Most convenient stores sells here in Japan. This is Japanese staple food and because of its popularity trend in Japan. It become a popular staple in Japanese Restaurant worldwide.

     Onigiri making is fun and we can make our own with designs. Creativity is also fun in making Onigiri. And there is more we can filled our Onigiri with our favorite dish or left over food. As a Filipino we can filled our Onigiri with Adobo chicken or Lechon Pork. Just enjoy making  and enjoy eating Onigiri.

Kidney Care Tips 01 - Kidney

Kidney Care tips

Kidney

     Ang pagkakaroon ng sakit sa kidney o bato ay makukuha ito sa lifestyle sa pagkain. Kadalasan ang pagkain ng maalat ay makakasama  sa Bato o Kidney natin.
       Ang mga pagkain maalat o asin ay magdudulot ng pagtaas sa blood pressure natin na hindi mabuti sa ating kidney. Ang pagtaas ng blood pressure ng isang tao ay makakasira ito sa kidney kaya ang iba ay magkakaroon ng kidney failure o damage sa kidney. Mahihirapan ang kidney mag function kapag sobrang taas ng blood pressure ng isang tao. Magkaroon ng limit sa pagkain ng asin. Sa isang araw ang limit na dapat ma consume natin sa isang araw ay 7grams of salt per day (7g/day). Kapag sobra tayo sa limit na ito ay hindi maganda sa ating katawan lalo na sa ating kidney. Kaya dapat alamin natin ang salt content  ng mga pampalasa sa pagkain natin tulad  ng toyo, patis, oyster sauce, cubes, at iba pa. Halimbawa ang isang kutsara ng toyo o soysauce ay 3 grams of salt. Isa pang halimbawa ang pagkain ng Ramen ay quota na agad sa pagkain ng asin dahil 7grams of salt o higit pa. Kung gusto mong kumain ng Ramen ay limitahan ang sarili sa pagkain kahit noodles at konting sabaw lamang ang kainin. 

     Kaya dapat Healthy Lifestyle Living sa pagkain araw araw para makaiwas tayo sa sakit sa Kidney o Bato. Magkaroon ng regular na check-up sa Doctor para mabantayan ang kalusugan. Kapag may mararamdaman na hirap sa  pag ihi o Urinary Tract Infection o UTI ay magpakonsulta agad sa Doctor para mabigyan tayo ng tamang lunas sa nararamdaman sakit sa katawan. 

Ingatan ang Kidney o Bato. 

Kidney Care tips from Pinoy Living in Japan. 

Ramen with Chahan rice

Ramen with Chahan rice

Matcha Mochi Icecream

                                            Matcha Mochi Icecream

Matcha means green tea and Mochi means glutenous rice. The combination of Matcha and Mochi makes the icecream delicious. You should try this one!

Toilet in Japan

Seat Cleaner 

How to use toilet seat cleaner

Toilet Seat Cleaner ( How to use)

1.       Take an appropriate amount of toilet paper and fold it.

2.       Hold the toilet paper under the lever and push the lever once to dispense cleaner.

3.       Clean the toilet seat. When finished, flushed the paper down the toilet. 

Toilet features button

Toilet features button

Toilet unscented deodorant

Tissue

Toilet Bowl

How to wash hand

Hand wash soap dispenser

Travel: Hankyu Kyoto Line

Hankyu Kyoto Line route from Osaka Umeda to Arashiyama , Kyoto.

1. Limited Express train
2. Rapid Express Train
3. Semi-Express Train
4. Local Train 

     Ang Limited Express train ay limited ang station. Imagine from Nagaokakyo Station to Katsura Station it takes only 5 minutes of travel. This Limited Express Train is convenient and fast. Rapid Express ay mabilis ang takbo humihinto lang siya sa designated station. Ang SEMI-EXPRESS Train na may designated station. Mayroon din Local Train pero lahat ng station humihinto ito. 

      

    Bawal ang late kahit isang minuto sa pagsakay ng train lalo na kapag may appointment ka dahil time is gold here in Japan.

BCG Vaccine Mark in Japan

BCG Vaccine

in Japan 

with 9 needles device 

   Kadalasan makikita  sa braso ang ganyan mark na palatandaan na sila ay pinanganak dito sa Japan. Bukod tangi lang ang Japan ang mayroon BCG Vaccine na gumagamit ng 9 needles na ma identify sila ay isang Japanese o pinanganak ( Foreigner o Gaijin ) sa Japan.

   Yong 9 needles device dalawang beses itutusok sa braso ni baby. Kung bibilangin magkakaroon ng 18 needles mark.  Dalawang set na may 9 needles mark.  

    Kung may makita kayo sa kakilala o friend o Japanese na may ganitong mark sa braso ay isa itong BCG Vaccine  sa Japan. 

   Pagkatapos mabakunahan ay magtutubig yong parte ng braso na natusok ng 9 needles at maghihilom din ito pagkalipas ng ilang linggo. Pagkatapos ng 3-5 buwan magiging scar o peklat  na lang ito.

   Kaya huwag mag alala sa mga nanay dito sa Japan kung babakunahan ang baby niyo. Ang BCG Vaccine ay protection laban sa tuberculosis kaya mahalaga ipabakuna ang baby niyo.