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7. When changing currency, i try not to use the money changer at the jetty. Instead, i will ask the driver to bring me to a money changer that offers better rates. Usually there will a few changers around nagoya area that offer better rates. Go shop to shop first and ask what their rates are. Some may even ask u what the other shop is offering and counter their competition's offer. You can also ask them to give u denominations of 100k notes to save room in ur wallet. Count ur money at the back area of the shop and split the money into different locations on ut person, eg. Ur pocket, wallet, pouch, etc. This is in case someone is watching for easy targets. Usually singaporeans are more or less protected from getting hit at money changers. But it pays yo be extra vigilant.

8. When at customs, keep ur return ticket with u. They have a tendency to disappear if u place them in your passport. Try not to look like scared little lambs. Smile and be courteous even if the customs and immigration people are not. Don't give them an excuse to pick on u. They are not like singaporean civil servants.

This is all i can think of for now. The suggestions above are just some things i have learned during my cheonging sessions there over the past few years. They are usually answers to questions my friends usually ask me. I hope it helps. For the non bahasa speaking bros, i'm sorry but it will be very helpful if u can learn some basic phrases.

I sure hope that more bros will have better experiences than the ones that posted their negative frs here. Ultimately, try to be safe and avoid going there alone especially if u do not know anyone over there.

Cheers!