[Yen]

I very happy as I've managed to get ¥91.5 to AUD1.00 (trading rate ¥93ish), much better than any local bank here in Sydney who'd only cough around ¥87.5 to the dollar. thieves.

 

Did you go to KVB Kunlan? They specialise in Yen. Was able to get Yen103.5/$1 back mid 2013 when it hit 105.

Having been to Japan during times of Yen50/$1 and as high as 110 - 103.% was fantastic.

 

Heading in a couple of weeks and need to grab more Yen.

[Niseko: Ski hire (not boots)]

Travelling to Niseko in late December for 6-7 days.

I am travelling with my own boots (a must), but I note that most places bundle skis together with boots.

 

Trying to get best rate taking into account:

 

* Arriving late on 22nd Dec and might ski at night. Need late pick up.

* Skiiing 6 days with certainty

* Have own boots

* Return 29th to Sapporo but might ski 1/2 day

* Staying at base of Annupuri

 

For 7 to 8 days all the ones I found come to around around 25,000 Yen.

 

Anyone have any recommendations regarding just skis poles (preferably premium rather than bog standard)