Japan Hacks and imp info

Access tickets for cheap prices for trains, excursions in Shinjuku

Visit Japan Web for smooth immigration and Customs clearance

Don't book reserved seats. Medium size bags fit

Shop at supermarkets not convenience stores. Preferably post 7pm

Get a tourist discount card from any malls info counter

Download free coupons from Japan tax Free website for additional discounts on shopping

Try KYO TRAIN GARAKU for Kyoto from Osaka - weekends holidays only

Book luxury trains 30 days in advance.

Tokyo to mt. Fuji (Fujisan view express)

Tokyo to Nikko (spacia X)

Shibuya - WORM Store for sneakers

Use bag coin lockers at stations to store luggage

www.taxfreeshopping.jp/en/

[10:32 am, 18/3/2026] Rohan Surrey: Osaka Amazing Pass

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Osaka Amazing Pass itinerary

Day 1

- Umeda sky building

- Aquarium + G Lion museum

- tempozan giant Ferris wheel

- Santa Maria cruise ship day cruise

- Solaniwa onsen

- Home

Day 2

- Osaka Castle

- Uniqlo happy hour

- harukas heliport 17:10

- dotonbori river/wonder cruise

[10:32 am, 18/3/2026] Rohan Surrey: Japan language basics

Do you speak English?

Eigo wa hanashimasu ka?

Good morning - Ohayo gazaimasu

Hello - Konnichiwa

Goodnight - oyasuminasai

Excuse me - Sumimasen

Sorry - Gomennasai

Thank you - Arigato gozaimasu

Please - Onegaishimasu

Right - Migi

Left - Hidari

Straight - Massuga

Chikaku - near

Mae - front

Do you have vegetarian menu?

Sumimasen, beijitarian menu Onegaishimasu

How much is this for ?  

Ikura desu ka?

Convenience store - Kombini

Supermarket - Supa

Department store - Departo

JAPAN MEDICAL

Prevent hangover - Ukon no chikara (liver extract)

Jet lag - hepalyze (liver extract)

Fatigues - chocola bb

Post flight fatigue - lipovitamin D

Energy restoration - q&p

Good sleep - alinamim recover

Upset stomach - Liquid kabe

Fibe mini - fiber

[10:32 am, 18/3/2026] Rohan Surrey: Tokyo

Few suggestions

Shibuya Scramble Crossing – Experience the world-famous pedestrian crossing

Meiji Shrine- Tokyo’s most iconic Shinto shrine, set in a peaceful forested area

Harajuku Takeshita Street – If you want a glimpse of quirky fashion & street food

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Free Viewpoint) – Stunning free observation deck with skyline views

Omoide Yokocho (“Memory Lane”) – A narrow alley with traditional izakayas & old Tokyo vibes.

Sneakers

Tokyo cat street

Onitsuka tigers

1. Shinjuku isetan

2. Cheapest place to buy OT

(150-0041 Tokyo, shibuya city, Jinnam, 1-chome-21-3)

3. Tennoji station

Kisarazu or Mitsui outlet park

Best electronics store

Yodobashi Shinjuku

*Tokyo tower as someone said above.

[10:32 am, 18/3/2026] Rohan Surrey: Fushimi inari shrine

Kiyomizu dera

Nijo Castle

Menbaka fire for ramen

Arashiyama bamboo forest

Kinkaku-ji temple 

Nishiki market

[10:32 am, 18/3/2026] Rohan Surrey: Kyoto highlights

Methi Muthiya (Air Fryer)

 

🌿 Methi Muthiya (Air Fryer):

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these air-fried methi muthiya are a healthier take on a Gujarati classic. Made with fresh methi leaves, wheat flour, and besan, they’re packed with flavor from simple spices and require no deep frying. Perfect as a chai-time snack, a light breakfast, or even meal prep, these muthiya are comforting, wholesome, and incredibly easy to make.
🧾 Ingredients
* 1 cup methi leaves, chopped & washed
* 1 cup wheat flour
* ½ cup besan
* 2 tbsp ginger–green chili, crushed
* 1 tsp Red chili powder – to taste
* 1 tbsp Cumin–coriander powder – to taste
* A pinch of hing
* 1 tsp sesame seeds
* ½ tsp turmeric powder
* ½ tsp ajwain
* Salt to taste
* 2 tbsp oil
* Water – as needed to knead

👩‍🍳 Method
1. In a bowl, add methi leaves, wheat flour, besan, ginger–green chili paste, all spices, sesame seeds, salt, and oil.
2. Mix well and knead into a soft dough using a little water at a time.
3. Grease your palms with oil and shape small muthiya balls.
4. Lightly grease the muthiya with oil.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
6. Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking or turning halfway for even cooking.
7. Remove once golden and crisp on the outside.

Beetroot Dhokla

 1 cup besan 

3/4 cup water with beetroot purée 

Half teaspoon salt 

4 teaspoon sugar 

Lime juice 

Eno 

Steam it and out tadka