October 2023

[fickle goblet]

Point being why would you pay for a bullet train

[tranquil pumice]

That's what I'm trying to find out

[queen wigeon]

Well, I can see if they already have the jr pass and hotel located near osaka station

[mild sedge]

They are taking the train from Tokyo to Kyoto. They would be sitting on the left side until Osaka so they wanted to know if they could switch to the right after that and still see Fuji

[queen wigeon]

Or shin-osaka

[mystic stone]

Im coming from Tokyo? Plus its my first time catching a bullet train? 😅

[fickle goblet]

Oh that makes slightly more sense

[mystic stone]

Really? Wait. Lemme private msg you lol

[pine maple]

@dawn lintel are you working until 11pm again?

[hollow tundra]

Are there any interesting events in Osaka this weekend?

[dawn lintel]

Yessir

[pine maple]

Ok. Not sure I will make it to 4am again tonight...Might be more of a last train kinda night for me

[dawn lintel]

Maybe 10:30pm

Its a Friday, after all

I feel that, im pretty dead after last night

[pine maple]

maybe we need to go see Daiske again in Golden Gai though

[shut goblet]

100% coming if we do that

[pine maple]

I did break the rule and actually gave him a tip for putting up with us

[fair latch]

🤘🏽

[dawn lintel]

Hehehehe if I have the energy to go out, I wouldnt mind visiting

[pine maple]

https://tenor.com/view/dj-khaled-another-one-gif-26093316

[mystic stone]

You can do it @pine maple i have faith in you!! Hahaha! Just drink redbull!

[pine maple]

@fair latch @shut goblet do you want to get dinner again? Maybe less cartilage this time?

[mystic stone]

I was wonderinh why i was charged 1400 for 1 beer. How much is cover charge? Lol

[mystic stone]

Awwww. I wouldve had dinner with you guys if i was still in tokyo! Eat whale meat for me! 🤣 or the racoon one.

[fair latch]

@pine maple I'm down for dinner. I won't drag you to the raccoon restaurant tho.

[pine maple]

thanks. I was a vegetarian until like 3 weeks ago. I need less cute animals

[fair latch]

Eel then?

[pine maple]

that could work

should we meet at like 7 again? shinjuku again? or do you want to go somewhere else?

[shut goblet]

I mean if we want to meet our adhd friend we have to be in the same vicinity

Can you guys do 6 or 6:30? Waking up at 4am tomorrow for my flight so it’s a last train kind of situation lol

[pine maple]

I'm busy until 6 in Akasaka, so might be a stretch to be in Shinjuku by 6:30 for me

[shut goblet]

7 it is then

[pine maple]

cool. happy to have others join too @tranquil pumice

[fair latch]

Cool. I'll be there. I'll look up eel restaurants around there

[pine maple]

My friend just pointed out how hilarious this pic from yesterday is

That poor dog!

[tribal lichen]

We have thunder and lightning now 😂

[fleet bough]

Yo wtf this hotel nice affff. Now I'm like shiet I should've been staying in love hotels this whole time

[queen wigeon]

Looks sick actually

[fleet bough]

This bitch got karaoke

[hollow tundra]

Yeah, its getting darker here too 😅

[queen wigeon]

My new one is so basic

[fleet bough]

Esp since I've been staying in hostels this past month, I have MY OWN TOILET YOOOOOO

[tribal lichen]

Ngl i love a thunderstorm

[pine maple]

@fleet bough what other interesting stuff is going on in that bathroom?

[fleet bough]

There's a mat in there for some reason but I got a tub!!

[hollow tundra]

I would have been on a ferry back from Miyajima by now, not sure I would have felt the same xD

[steep plank]

You sure the price isn't per hour? 🤣

[fleet bough]

Naw I paid for a night but I might have to request another night cause I thought this was gonna be my last night

Cause SOME PEOPLE convinced me to stay one more day

[steep plank]

Oh no how terrible for you

[fair latch]

Does that mean you're gonna meet us at that bar tonight?

[steep plank]

Love that 200 mile drive for you 😂

[fleet bough]

I'll have to check the group throughout the night to see what yall are up to but if yall are in golden Gai, I'll prob run into yall

[pine maple]

@fleet bough what hotel is that? It looks nicer than some business hotels I’ve stayed at

[terse crow]

How much was it???

[fleet bough]

It was like $100 a night, so a tad pricy but I wanted to stay in Shinjuku. But cheaper than APA

It's called Hotel Atlas so I didn't think anything of it

[harsh fox]

I swear love hotels are better than regular hotels

[terse crow]

Thats hella better

Maybe its cheaper cuz of the implication

[sonic gazelle]

[mild sedge]

Can't believe I forgot to shout this out sooner, but anyone looking to go out partying around Shinjuku tonight, you have the chance to see bed who will BLOW YOUR MIND
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy0onaNSFK_/

gigsintokyo

２０２３．１０／２７(Ｆｒｉ)
深夜 ・ｌａｔｅ　ｎｉｇｈｔ

『ＣＵＰＣＡＫＥ』

VENUE: SPACE（SHINJUKU） @space.tokyo

OPEN: 22:00-05:00

LIVE:

bed @bedsleepwell

DJ:

HALU (Tribal Connection) @halu_tokyo

Sunny Only1 @sunny_only1

ecec @ecec_fc

DIV☆ @sexrifice

Koyo Minami @koyo.minami

HOST KEIICHA&GUCCY&KOYO&UDAI
@keiicha_keiicha @guccy.99 @koyo.minami @u_2204gm

ENTRANCE...

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siccckkkk DJs too

[steep plank]

Ooft, idk if my body can handle a 5am night 😂

[stuck cradle]

@mild sedge hey dude you helped me out in April for venues, do you know anything going on this weekend for alt, punk, rock etc anything that not too electronic?

I was thinking of checking out what starry has

[mild sedge]

Starry is fictional lol

If you are up for an all-night tonight then see what I just linked above

[stuck cradle]

I mean shelter lol

[mild sedge]

Also this one tomorrow midnight https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv0ymsPvGpZ/

gigsintokyo

Saturday 28th October (midnight)
2023年10月28日(土・深夜)

【Getting Better 2023】
Grateful Rock Party since 1996
@getting1996

at Shimokitazawa THREE
@shimokitazawa_three

OPEN & START 24:00

ACT
Johnnivan
@welovejohnnivan

DJ
片平実/Minoru Katahira @minorukatahira
Ackey @ackey_96
SPOT @pellucid_night
土居研生/Kensei Doi @kenseidoi

TICKET
¥2000 + 1 drin...

Instagram

All the good shows this weekend are at midnight haha

[stuck cradle]

Thankyou!

[mild sedge]

This one is daytime on Sunday, nice collection of J indie rock https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyfn45Uyutw/

gigsintokyo

Sunday 29th October
2023年10月29日(日)

“Now 2”

at Shimokitazawa Chikamichi
@下北沢近道
@chikamichi_otemae

OPEN 18:30 START 19:00

ACT
弁天ランド/BENTEN LAND @bentenland
omeme tenten @omeme_tenten
ひかりのなかに/Hikarinonakani @hikar_nkn
COWCITY CLUB BAND @cowcity_club_band

予約/Reserved ticket: ¥2400 +1 drink
当日/On the door: ¥2900 + 1 drink

🎫Reserve tickets from...

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[stuck cradle]

Gonna be a long night 😭

[stuck cradle]

Oh wait this is perfect that you

Thankyou

[hollow tundra]

Was too worried running from the rain to even consider checking the view 🤣

[idle valve]

finally got my dose of shibas 🥰

[mystic stone]

Awww. Was trying to look for one earlier but all shops were still closed hahaha. Hopefully theres a few in kyoto/osaka.

[fleet bough]

Man they like you better than me. Only the white one gave me attention

[fleet bough]

There's one in kyoto!

[mystic stone]

Oh yay!! Will look for it. Hopefully it wont rain the entire weekend hahaha

[mystic stone]

Coz linda's prettier than you ky! Hahahaha. Probably smells nicer too?

[fleet bough]

This gotta be bullying right? Straight called me busted and smelly 😭😭😭

[eternal portal]

Is it cool if I swing by for dinner?

[mystic stone]

Here I am thinking youre tougher than that hahaha. Im sorry if i hurt your feelings 😭💞

[dawn lintel]

not just busted, but smelly. Damn 😭

[fleet bough]

I'm not taking any highball for you ever again Ate 😤

[mystic stone]

Its okay. Hahaha. @idle valve can take my highball 🤣

[fleet bough]

You right, Linda will be drinking all the highballs since she's staying an extra night

[fossil holly]

Hey all. Anyone up for a drink at Shinjuku tonight?

[low nova]

Hey! Anyone up for drinks at Osaka tonight?

[idle valve]

Nah, you’re drinking them all since you made me stay an extra night 🙄

[fossil holly]

There is a unconfirmed hangouts at Omoide today at 7, let me know if y'all are down 🙂

[harsh fox]

Poor @fleet bough getting picked on in here

[oblique ferry]

I’m flying out tonight to spend my weekend at Tokyo. Hope to meet some of you!

[pine maple]

@fossil holly there’s a group of us meeting in Shinjuku at 7 for dinner and drinks.

Feel free to join. Will probably end up in Golden Gai after

[fossil holly]

Ah don't mind if I tag along! Any place in mind currently?

[fleet bough]

Ik you're actually happy to stay an extra night with us

[pine maple]

No plan yet but @fair latch was looking into unagi

We should do a better job picking a meeting place tonight 😂

[fair latch]

I looked at restaurants, we would have to make reservations or wait 30-40 min. But didn't know how many we would end up with so I guess we can just find something to eat.

[hollow tundra]

@low nova Going to dinner at Dotonbori and people watch/drinks for a while there with someone else from discord at 18:45, in case you want to join

[fair latch]

I say we meet at the Burger King by Shinjuku station east exit. It's easy to spot.

[fossil holly]

Sounds good see y'all!

[eternal portal]

Is it cool if I come as well?

[hollow tundra]

Though I'm not staying too late myself, got an early morning

[fossil holly]

Btw a quick Google search for good unagi in Shinjuku says this

Kabuto
03-3342-7671

https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sca_esv=577116624&cs=1&output=search&q=Kabuto&ludocid=11929239188202332194&ibp=gwp;0,7&lsig=AB86z5VMc9qixO82LCqHVyywpHPt&kgs=298ab0e638b94f49&shndl=-1&shem=lbse,lsp&source=sh/x/loc/act/m1/2

[fair latch]

Everyone is welcome!

[fossil holly]

Need someone's stamp of approval for this tho, I have no badges for Shinjuku food lol

[low nova]

Sure, that’s sounds good! Can you send me the place?

[pine maple]

See you at Burger King @fair latch

Wait…does Burger King have unagi?

@shut goblet 👆

[sonic gazelle]

Shinjuku gates

Do any of you have one of those ukons before drinking?

[shut goblet]

So now it’s just Burger King ? 😭😭😂😂I’ll be a tad late, 7:30ish no need to wait for me

[hollow tundra]

Meeting at the Running Man ad bridge, looking for a place from there

[pine maple]

@shut goblet we will get you a seat for dinner and let you know where we end up

[eternal portal]

I might be a tad late as well

[simple sedge]

Would recommend the Omoide Yokocho (Shinjuku) area for food. So good!

[fleet bough]

Update. I finally got it

[fossil holly]

Am here!

[fair latch]

Brt

I hate this station so much

[harsh fox]

Whys that

[stuck cradle]

AYO I’m beside you

Well I think I

[fair latch]

I can never find the exit google is telling me to use. And end up walking around the long way. Every. Damn. Time.

[fleet bough]

WHEN I CHECKED YOUR MESSAGE I LEGIT JUST RAN INTO @fossil holly INSTEAD

[stuck cradle]

Lol that’s craaazy

[simple sedge]

Was just there. Love the cute meows

[mystic stone]

Here you go again guys. Hahahaha. Enjoy finding each other 🤣

[fair latch]

You wish you were here

[mystic stone]

Wish im there too!! Was fun playing "finding each other in shinjuku station" 🤣

[harsh fox]

So someone wants to meet me for "dinner" but id rather just go drink with you all

[eternal portal]

Just got to Shinjuku, where abouts are you guys getting food?

[fickle goblet]

How’s Shibuya looking tonight? Anyone there?

[fair latch]

Are y’all in Shinjuku, any chance I can join too?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ac8ysdrSr2JAgYne9

There's a couple more seats at the bar

[tawdry vault]

Not far, be there in 15 mins

[eternal portal]

We at the place now

[fair latch]

Can I join y'all later?

[eternal portal]

Sure thing

[fair latch]

Okie thanks, I'll text you when I'm on the way

Can update on the place too if y'all moved

[fair latch]

Damnnn

Is that a snake in there

[harsh fox]

Still room? Im heading over soon

[pine maple]

We’ve finished eating now

[pine maple]

Yep!

[shut goblet]

You guys heading out? I’m right outside

[mystic stone]

Poor snake 😭

[idle valve]

Anyone need food? 🥹

I’m headed to Shinjuku now lol, just woke up from a nap

[frank jetty]

Heading to a karaoke in shibuya soon, hmu directly on discord if you wanna join 🎙️

[harsh fox]

Head to the restaraunt were meeting up at

[idle valve]

this place?

[harsh fox]

Yup, im about to get there

Hmm im lost lol

[fair latch]

Can let me know where are at later

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Gy3kxqFHzeNA1RJ6

Upstairs, look for the signs for the Italian bar upstairs

Not the place I posted but a stairway up

[harsh fox]

Wait so you guys are at deathmatch in hell?

[idle valve]

Dunk, have you eaten?

I can meet ya at the restaurant first

[harsh fox]

No i havnt yet

You nearby? I can wait outside the area

[idle valve]

Wait ugh

I went the wrong way on the train 😭😭

[harsh fox]

Lmaoo

[fair latch]

We aren't at deathmatch. We're above it. Sort of

But if y'all go to that restaurant, it was really good

[idle valve]

I’ll be another 20 min 🥹🥹

My baddd

[harsh fox]

Ok

[fleet bough]

Where yall at? Ngl I'm already buzzed through 3 mega high balls

[idle valve]

dang you really are drinking all the high balls

[terse crow]

One more ☝️

[terse crow]

Where is this?

[fair latch]

I dropped a pin. Go to the pin and let us know, we'll send one of us to grab you

[harsh fox]

I stopped at lawson for a drink

[idle valve]

Ok I’m a block away

[harsh fox]

Im in front of the lawson

[idle valve]

I see u

[brave dawn]

If anyone into edm ill be here

[fleet bough]

You're gonna find me on that drunk in Japan page

If I'm alive tomorrow, I'll see yall

[terse crow]

Did you really go to Japan if you didn’t end up on shibuya meltdown 🤔

[dawn lintel]

what's happening tonight guys

[unreal schooner]

I just left the karaoke shibuya gang and there is also a shinjuku gang

[dawn lintel]

And I know for a fact youre heading back to Shinjuku, eh?

[unreal schooner]

Yeah i just got back to my room.

[dawn lintel]

Already? Come onnnn

[idle valve]

where u guys at

[unreal schooner]

Haha. I am old!!!

[idle valve]

@fleet bough u still at Shinjuku or is he passed out on street already?

[dawn lintel]

Where is the fiesta at

[torpid quarry]

Currently aimlessly walking through shibuya with a friend someone around to hangout?

[dawn lintel]

Im gonna head in the direction of deathmatch in hell, I was told it was a cool spot but both times I went its been closed

[proven hawk]

Couple people going to Kyun Desu party in Shibuya tonight

[unreal schooner]

I dont see a freakishly tall white guy so I think we avoided being on the news

[mystic stone]

Aww was hoping to see familiar faces on the news loool 🤣 hope you guys are having an awesome night!

[fair latch]

@mystic stone there's still time

[idle valve]

@fleet bough still going

[oblique ferry]

Hi, I’m in shibuya as well 👋

[fleet bough]

しにたい

[unborn pond]

anyone know of cool halloween events going on?

[mild sedge]

Ikebukuro Halloween is today and tomorrow

That's the place to go to see costumes

[unborn pond]

awesome, thanks

[mystic stone]

Anyone in Kyoto? Lol

[mystic stone]

Why am i being laughed at hahaha. I

[fleet bough]

Shiet I gotta start looking at somewhere to stay in tokyo tonight but I need to find somewhere to store my stuff until then

[young badger]

Do coin lockers work for you?

[lusty tangle]

a ton of hotels let people leave luggage at property before check-in

I’ve done it plenty of times before

[fleet bough]

I might just find a coin locker or two, I have a lotta shit and idk where to book my hotel

Is there a lot in Shinjuku station?

[tranquil pumice]

Is anyone else going to ikebukuro for the Halloween cosplay today?

[pine maple]

Somehow my plan of "taking it easy and catching the last train" turned into another 4am cab home from Shinjuku last night...

[fair latch]

I’m staying at ikebukuro, if your in the area can let me know too

[fickle goblet]

One more hour of drinking and you could have caught the first train home

[pine maple]

I don't mind the cab part. It's more the tired and hung over part I was hoping to avoid 🤣

[fair latch]

@pine maple time to go eat at Coco

[pine maple]

I shouldn't complain though. It was a very memorable night

@fair latch now THAT'S an idea

[blazing summit]

Anyone up for dinner in Akihabara tonight? Eyeing this place if I can get a table.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7YXbg7BECPdsbEUj6

[tribal lichen]

Will have to see tonight’s plans but I could join y’a

[tranquil pumice]

Sounds good! I'll let you know if I end up going!

[heavy fossil]

@fresh sleet

[fresh sleet]

Thanks @heavy fossil! Hi y’all, this is my last night in Tokyo before flying home tomorrow arvo - I’m hoping to find some people to hang out with tonight for Halloween! (Staying near Shinjuku ) Just let me know what time and where

[balmy jay]

Guys, who is up for drinks tonight in Shinjuku?

[fleet bough]

Fck all the capsules in Shinjuku are booked out that I'm seeing and hotels are expensive tonight

[mild sedge]

No choice but to stay out all night I guess

[unreal schooner]

Anyone at hnd terminal 3 this afternoon?

[mild sedge]

FWIW I will be going to see my favourite alternative band (which is not a word I use lightly) play a midnight show in Shimokitazawa tonight
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv0ymsPvGpZ/

gigsintokyo

Saturday 28th October (midnight)
2023年10月28日(土・深夜)

【Getting Better 2023】
Grateful Rock Party since 1996
@getting1996

at Shimokitazawa THREE
@shimokitazawa_three

OPEN & START 24:00

ACT
Johnnivan
@welovejohnnivan

DJ
片平実/Minoru Katahira @minorukatahira
Ackey @ackey_96
SPOT @pellucid_night
土居研生/Kensei Doi @kenseidoi

TICKET
¥2000 + 1 drin...

Instagram

[fleet bough]

$50 is way better than what I'm seeing. I might have to stay somewhere away from the action prob, I end up staying till first train anyways

[simple sedge]

@mild sedge you know what’s up at Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall? Walking by there’s a huge line, and I can hear some amazing music

[mild sedge]

The group is KEYTALK

[simple sedge]

Ah cool, whoever’s doing the soundtrack sounds great

[heavy fossil]

Yo anyone want to do a meet up tnight at hub British pub in Shabuya? From there I was gonna check out Shibuya costumes while it’s early, go to Asakusa for a couple hours and then a Halloween party at decadance. Lemme know if you’re down!

[steep plank]

I'll be at the asakusa party (I'm Eden/tall guy from last night btw)

[sonic gazelle]

Anyone wanna meetup in Shibuya later for food and then head down to the Asakusa party?

[unreal schooner]

This hnd security line is nutso

[fresh sleet]

I’ll try to join you @heavy fossil and @sonic gazelle at Shibuya for food/check out the costumes! (provided I can get back from shopping and get ready in time!) Will keep an eye out for updates to see where you guys are

[sonic gazelle]

[sonic gazelle]

Did you have a time in mind?

[dawn lintel]

What time are you thinking

[sonic gazelle]

maybe 5ish. Not too sure what I'm craving yet

[shut mural]

Just arrived in Osaka. Anyone wanna meet in the evening?

[sonic gazelle]

Oof my bad scratch me out. Something came up, I'll be at Asakusa later

[rare yarrow]

anyone in sapporo?

[mild sedge]

Ikebukuro seems to be popping with cosplayers (I got this from another server)
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1098328992915927121/1167716391240077342/VID_20231028_154630.mp4?ex=654f23a2&is=653caea2&hm=309bc94d796be04cfc4735de8b4ffbe5b27f1399e8d406b70fbc1f6e237a9e2d&

[dawn lintel]

@fleet bough and I are going to Shibuya and we were thinking about grabbing something to eat there

[shrewd ravine]

So cool

[queen wigeon]

Me and @hollow tundra walked around ytd night, and plan to do tonight as well.

Around Dotonbori

[shut mural]

i could tag along, if you don’t mind

[hollow tundra]

👍

[pine maple]

@dawn lintel are you heading to Shibuya now?

[dawn lintel]

Yeaah we just got here

[pine maple]

How will you stay before heading to the party?

[dawn lintel]

The party doesnt start til 7 so we'll be here for a bit, probably check out din quixote and grab a bite somewhere

Come over

[pine maple]

Ok. Cool. Gotta shower but will head over soon

[brisk charm]

Any room left for one more guy?

[dawn lintel]

Two of us in Shibuya atm if you want to stop by

[heavy fossil]

Yo I was thinking I’ll cruise out around 7

[brisk charm]

I will arrive a little bit after 5, where you guys at right now

[unreal schooner]

One more udon pre flight

[shrewd ravine]

I see someone's in the ANA business lounge

That NRT or HND?

I'm thinking HND?

[unreal schooner]

Dont worry, i signed up for a shower

Hnd

[shrewd ravine]

I'm glad i still recognize the layout

[fair latch]

I'm so bummed. I found snake liquor, but it says don't shake and don't lay down. No way it would survive being in checked baggage 😭

[unreal schooner]

Well its 50/50 even with no info

[sonic gazelle]

[shrewd ravine]

ANA's HND lounges are better than NRT

I appreciate that each lounge has their own showers

[unreal schooner]

Upside bottle of sake

Upside down

[shrewd ravine]

I popped into that lounge for a few minutes back in 2022

[unreal schooner]

I feel so exhausted. This airport is a shopping frenzy

[remote epoch]

Could I join in as well? Just about to be at Shibuya station

[dawn lintel]

Come over

Were at don quixote

[unreal schooner]

20min on shower wait list and no movement 🤷‍♂️. Cleaning person prob napping. @shrewd ravine

[shrewd ravine]

Probably just taking a bit

Be glad that the lounge isn't priority pass anymore

That was a nightmare

I visited it once for a few minutes and it was like 300+ people

[unreal schooner]

My flight is in two hours but boarding starts in an hour or so

[tribal lichen]

Saver your udons mate

I’m sure your gonna miss it much

[unreal schooner]

Well i can probably make udon that is as good as this airport lounge udon

Will try some ana lounge curry

And i bought a family mart chicken katsu sandwich and a fancy dept store supermarket nigiri pack

It just ocurred to me my wife had me buy a i think desani? Sake but in our pantry is at least 2 bottles she bought earlier this year also at HND. Hmm. Sneaky wife

[tribal lichen]

Isn’t desani like tap water you can buy from the shop in bottles instead of it being mineral or spring water?

[remote epoch]

Made it to the donki

What floor?

[unreal schooner]

Dassai

[brisk charm]

Wont make it to shibuya, so I m staying in asakusa. You guys have fun.

[dawn lintel]

1st

By the costumes

By the pokemon onesies

[remote epoch]

Lookin

[mystic stone]

Where's Ky???

Im already on top of inari and still a lot of peeps.im so dead. Its my halloween lol

Lol

[fair latch]

Im in Harajuku, anyone wanna grab coffee? Lmk

Shibuya squad, is it worth the trip over there?

[simple sedge]

About to make my way down from Shibuya sky, was already super crowded coming up

[sterile basin]

Tokyo Halloween anyone?

[pine maple]

@fair latch it’s mobbed but we are heading to Asakusa soon

[fair latch]

@pine maple thanks for the update. See you in Asakusa

[late sigil]

I’ll be down for decadance or whatever happens tonight just landed so I won’t be able to make it to asakusa

[idle valve]

how is asakusa?

[spiral finch]

Asakusa rn

You can drink here owo

[steel oxide]

Hi! Anyone around in Kyoto tonight?

[stuck cradle]

I was gonna go to akasaka for the international meet up but this might of sold me

[lucid leaf]

Where is that? ❤️

[spiral finch]

Asakusa, next to donki, in front of uniqlo

[idle valve]

lot of police at shibuya station

[queen wigeon]

Dotonbori

[idle valve]

anyone in shibuya?

[queen wigeon]

Man, see of people

[fair latch]

Anyone in Osaka?

[queen wigeon]

Im haha, right at Dotonbori

[fair latch]

Im gonna walk down that way I think

I’m gonna park

[tranquil pumice]

I'm in shibuya with some people at the hub

[fair latch]

@queen wigeon got plans?

[queen wigeon]

So many Viet, I can hear it all over the bridge.

[queen wigeon]

Nah, just chilling and walking around

[lucid leaf]

Where’s the hub? We are walking aimlessly. Is there a place for two more at the pub?

[fair latch]

There’s a lot of them that live here.

[queen wigeon]

Want to gomforma drink as well.

[fair latch]

Did you eat yet?

[rugged socket]

Anyone in fukouka

[fair latch]

If not, give me like 45 mins I’m gonna get some food

[idle valve]

Which Hub is this

[queen wigeon]

Have some space for food but I want to get some drinks.

[tranquil pumice]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kmg9SExVwobwCJqk6 were going to this one! We are switching hubs 😅

[idle valve]

Okk I’ll join

[queen wigeon]

Where u at? @hollow tundra also gonna join me

[fresh sleet]

Come to the hub that’s listed above! I learnt the hard way that there are like 5 in Shibuya ahaha

[queen wigeon]

Where r u as well?

[tribal lichen]

we’ll be other to the hub in a bit

[lucid leaf]

We’ll join as well - Magicarp and snorlax, let us know if you recognize us

[queen wigeon]

Osaka?

Just me rn, go to the starbuck near the running man ad

[fair latch]

@queen wigeon Give me a min I’ll join you for drinks.

Let me eat right quick.

[queen wigeon]

Im just chilling it, may buy a starbuck so I can use there toilet 😅

[tranquil pumice]

We're inside!

[fair latch]

@queen wigeon I’ll be ready in about 30ish mins.

Izakaya or bar?

[idle valve]

Okkk

[queen wigeon]

Anywhere I can enjoy Gin haha

[idle valve]

I’m in line lol

[queen wigeon]

Are u a local? @fair latch

[fair latch]

I live in Japan yes

Hold on gonna plug my phone in for a sec. BRB.

[queen wigeon]

Know any good place for us?

I went there ytd, was pretty fun, why dont u join us haha?

[idle valve]

Did u guys pay cover charge?

[tranquil pumice]

You need to buy a mandatory drink

So it's sort of a cover charge

They have a large selection

[idle valve]

Mandatory

[fresh sleet]

You’re at this one right?

[tranquil pumice]

Yup!!

[tranquil pumice]

Mandatory

[idle valve]

Where yalll

We in here now

[tacit quiver]

Facts

[tranquil pumice]

As soon as you come in, to the left

[queen wigeon]

Shit, my phone has like 40% left

[void flume]

Anyone in Nakasu, Fukuoka right now? Thinking of doing some arcade stuff and going for drinks

[lucid leaf]

We are on the left by the bar, Magicarp and Snorlax.. if you see us let us know 😅

[queen wigeon]

Uhmm, are u at Osaka?

[novel pollen]

I carry my power bank all the time

[queen wigeon]

Same but not today, I thought it gonna be a quick walk 😭

[lucid leaf]

At the hub from link above in shibuya

[queen wigeon]

I sat down at the Starbuck and all the table near me speak Viet haha, feel like in saigon 🤣

[fair latch]

@queen wigeon hey I’m ready. Where are you?

[queen wigeon]

Near the Starbuck

Im waiting for @hollow tundra as well

[fair latch]

@queen wigeon I know many places. What do you enjoy?

Ok I’ll be right there.

[queen wigeon]

A bit foreigner friendly so may meet some new faces

Otherwise any place you think gonna be fun

[sterile basin]

How's asakusa? Is shibuya still good? I heard a lot of stuff is closed is that true?

[tribal lichen]

@tranquil pumice you have a table in the hub ?

[distant briar]

Hey guys we're 2 who're looking for some fun. Where's everyone at?

[fair latch]

I know a few.

[distant briar]

Wanna know this as well

[fair latch]

Yo I’m here.

[tribal lichen]

@idle valve

[queen wigeon]

Im at the closed door

Near the 4 cosplay guy

[idle valve]

Ya

[fair latch]

I’m right under the crab

[tranquil pumice]

No, we are standing

[tribal lichen]

Ok we on the stairs trying to get in

[tranquil pumice]

Okay we are deep in this joint

Go all the way in the back

[tribal lichen]

How can we pick you out

[tranquil pumice]

Look for a red hat

[idle valve]

How do we find u 😭

😂

[tribal lichen]

A bunch of boys going down a stairs 😂

[idle valve]

How many now

[tribal lichen]

5

I have a fleece and jeans

[lucid leaf]

Send pic from a hub so we can find you

[idle valve]

Lemme kno when u in

[tribal lichen]

I’m in now waiting for the others

[lucid leaf]

We are here already

[idle valve]

That doesn’t help

[jolly wigeon]

Did we ever get a ruling on asakusa

Technically, i’m on the keikyu main line to my hostel in akakusabashi to have a nightcap and maybe get like 8 hours of sleep, allegedly

but I’m pretty sure my train also goes to asakusa

[distant briar]

So which hub are you guys hanging out at

[fair latch]

Hey guys I’ll be right back. I’m grabbing my wallet

I left it in the car 😂.

Do you guys have a table?

@ anyone in Osaka we are at the bar called balabushka. There’s a Halloween party going on.

[lucid leaf]

My boyfriend and I are still@at the one linked above

[queen wigeon]

Its so packed now haha

Cant even walk probably

[hollow tundra]

No table 😅

[fair latch]

We can take off and go somewhere else.

[hollow tundra]

Got ourselr a spot at the one in front of the bar 👍

[hollow tundra]

Nah, don't worry, its nice here 👌

[fair latch]

I’m at my car. I’m going to move it closer to here since I haven’t had a drink yet.

And so the quest begins to not find a rip-off parking lot.

[terse crow]

Can you progressively move further away like im actually in shinjuku 😂

Jk jk

[fair latch]

Well. I was there this morning and will be driving back to Hiroshima tomorrow so that will actually happen!

Is anyone around ikebukuro?

[distant briar]

We're in hub now

But too many ppl

Would like to meet up with some of you guys

[lucid leaf]

Snorlax and magicarp - say hi if you see us 🙂

[tribal lichen]

@idle valve I’ll catch up with you lot later at decadance

@rich hemlock

[fair latch]

@fair latch You guys still there?

I’m on my way back now.

[hollow tundra]

Yup, up here 👍

[fair latch]

@hollow tundra any people join the group yet? My wife is going to tag along.

[hollow tundra]

Don't think anyone else joining later

[queen wigeon]

Not yet, trying to find table but no luck

[queen wigeon]

We got a table

[fair latch]

Okay any cool people there?

I’m almost there

Where are you guys?

[queen wigeon]

Some fun music, meet some people but they already left

Our table is literally the last one at the back, just need some rest before walking around

[fair latch]

Lol no worries.

[queen wigeon]

You guys close?

[fair latch]

Give us a min. I might take her back she starting feel tired. If you guys want to move to the next spot you can and I’ll meet you guys there

[queen wigeon]

We will hang around for now

[grave jewel]

Anyone still hanging around in Shibuya?

[tribal lichen]

I am but going to hotel unless someone can spice my night?

[tardy lodge]

👀

[tribal lichen]

💀not quite

[distant briar]

Yes

[tribal lichen]

Too late for me but curious to know what’s going down

[distant briar]

@lucid leaf ehh we got scammed 🤣 the night club is like 5k yen each for entry (little lower for women)

We went in anyways bcuz we 🤡

Maybe it's worth it

[idle valve]

Shinjukuuuu

[lucid leaf]

😅whats the club name? How is the atmosphere? Right now i’m looking for a place to dance

😄

[distant briar]

Think it's tk night club

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tzFZtb9HDYGkuAGe9

It's like any club, but ok amount of people and dancefloor

[tardy lodge]

Please let us know how it turns out!

[fair latch]

Does anyone wanna have brunch tomorrow in Ginza? saw a nice brunch spot will be visiting the outer market in the morning

[fair latch]

Fami chili breakfast

[fair latch]

What’s that

Fami Chiki baby!!!

Don't quote me

But it's good

[fleet bough]

Hi I'm alive. No sleep still but alive. I'm walking to a place to sleep. So alive. If anyone has pics of me, plz post

[mystic stone]

Good morning to you and the rest of the crew. Ooh that rhymes lol. Hope you guys had fun last night!

[blazing summit]

I'm down, what's the place called?

[unreal schooner]

Hope everyone survived saturday night!

[fair latch]

Anyone In Osaka?

[north kestrel]

Anyone want to do late lunch or dinner in Osaka? I am vegetarian so my options will be slightly limited

[fair latch]

@blazing summit the brunch spot is called Bills Ginza

[blazing summit]

Oh, it's the super popular one from Australia. I checked it out

[oblique ferry]

Anyone up to go shopping later around Ginza / Shibuya?

[queen wigeon]

Im free for dinner if you up to.

[queen wigeon]

Im but will travelling out to other place during the day.

[tardy lodge]

How was it?

[fair latch]

Niceeee

[north kestrel]

Any preferences? I am thinking okonomiyaki

[fair latch]

@blazing summit I was thinking 2pm?

Heading over to Ginza now for fish market

[queen wigeon]

Yeah, it should have vegan option

[north kestrel]

Perfect! We're thinking after 7pm and this place https://maps.app.goo.gl/hFbV6dtqGNsns7rC7 lmk if that works or not, we're flexible on time after 6pm

[blazing summit]

Sorry, bit late for me, but do enjoy, it was good but I would preferred bit more of a Japanese twist. Enjoy Tsukiji! It was super crowded yesterday

[queen wigeon]

ez, close to my hotel. how many people from your group?

[north kestrel]

Just 2 of us!

[shut mural]

Anyone in Kyoto?

[fair latch]

Niceee im down for earlier if you’d like

[blazing summit]

Pretty solid brunch fare, especially if you're looking for more western brunch eats

[cinder apex]

Hey everyone I’ll be staying in Tokyo Japan from October 30th to November 8th so if anyone wants to meet up and hangout feel free to message me !! My name is Berk and I’m 31 from New York 😊.

[wide badge]

I can’t make it but this is happening now in Asakusa https://tokyocheapo.com/events/nyan-fes/

[mystic stone]

@blazing summit were you the one looking for the red bracelet? Lol

[blazing summit]

Not me but now I'm curious

[mystic stone]

Oh. Sorry. Hahaha. I wonder who was it 🤣 coz i thought i saw him here in Kyoto hahaha

Have I met you then? 🤣

[blazing summit]

Don't think so haha

[mystic stone]

Hahaha are you sure???? Werent you with @pine maple and @fleet bough and @sonic gazelle the other night

Lol. Sorry. This is bad hahaha

[sonic gazelle]

[queen wigeon]

Hey, I missed my shinkansen so my trip got delay, may not be able to br back Osaka by 7pm.

[north kestrel]

No worries!

[bleak nexus]

@north kestrel how has being vegetarian in Japan been treating you? 🤣 Any restaurants you'd recommend? I'm not vegetarian but need more veggies on my trip lol

[north kestrel]

Not well lol, surviving on egg sandos atm. There's a guide linked in #food threads under vegan and vegetarian but I've found all those spots wildly far from wherever I land.

Trying harder to make my way to more of those restaurants

[north kestrel]

Also this place is Hella packed holy shit. They cut the line off and ppl are still lined up outside

Trying Mos burger rn since they have a green veggie burger

[steep plank]

I've befriended 2 vegos and they're both struggling too, we went to sushi last night and it was their first proper meal in ages 😂

[north kestrel]

Im ugly crying on the inside

[pine maple]

Look for T’s Ramen. It’s vegan and tasty. The one I’ve been to is inside Tokyo station, but they have other locations

Oh wait. Maybe you’re not in Tokyo

[north kestrel]

My friend is vegan and is probably struggling worse, I'll see what she says in 2 days lol

I'm in Osaka currently

[pine maple]

I have a few Tokyo vegan recommendations. DM me if you want them

[north kestrel]

I know Kyushu has a veggie ramen

[pine maple]

Yep! That’s one of them

[north kestrel]

Welp my pic didn't save but this was delicious

[pine maple]

Also, the Happy Cow app should be a huge help wherever you are

[north kestrel]

Oh forgot about that app lol

Yes pls DM me vegan recs so I can eat with my friend 😭

[pine maple]

I’m walking around so remind me if I forget to do it when I have a chance later

[north kestrel]

Been here 3 days and have only had 3 hot meals, including today's burger, Coco curry, and eggs and things

I've just been eating eggs

[mild sedge]

Coco curry used to do soy meat hamburgers until recently

Was so sad when they left the menu

[north kestrel]

Tried to order a McDonald's egg burger without the burger and they gave me buns, cheese, ketchup, and a pickle

Am I a joke

[tardy lodge]

Can you send these to me as well, please?

[tardy lodge]

Was it a communication issue?

Did you say “Egg - okay” in Japanese?

[tardy lodge]

I order this all the time. My go-to when eating at Mos.

[north kestrel]

Doubt it, ordered from machine. They also gave us the wrong drinks but looked right at us to hand us the order so

[tardy lodge]

I have yet to find a McDonald’s with a machine in Japan.

That said, I’ve only personally been into like two McDonald’s here. But I was told by other people that a lot of the McDonald’s did not have machines to order from.

[tribal lichen]

Yh not a lot have self service. One I know that has it is the McDonald’s under Kyoto tower

[north kestrel]

Went to the one under shin-urayasu station

[tardy lodge]

@north kestrel Did Shooks send you some vegan/vegetarian recommendations?

[north kestrel]

Not yet!

I will just become the amazing egg woman, super power is not gagging at the sight of eggs after a week

[tardy lodge]

Alright, if he does, please forward them to me. I pinged him so maybe he’ll send then to me too when he sees our messages.

[shut mural]

Anyone wanna meet in Osaka? Just came back from Kyoto, got free time until evening

[pine maple]

ummm. I already sent stuff to both @north kestrel and @tardy lodge

maybe you need to accept the DM?

[tardy lodge]

Received! TY! 🙏

[pine maple]

ok, phew

[north kestrel]

My bad, I have crap connection

[fickle goblet]

Kappamaki and nattomaki

[tawny violet]

Last night in tokyo

I’m sad but glad

Ready to go home

[mild sedge]

otsukaresamadeshita

[idle valve]

Welp I’m at the airport on my way back home. First solo trip completed!

So nice meeting up with some of you guys from here!! I had a lot of fun and good times but sad to be leaving 😭

[sonic gazelle]

[mild sedge]

sayonara

mata ne

[fleet bough]

I'm also omw to the airport rn but cutting it lowkey a lil close so...let's hope I don't have to do ANOTHER "one more day"

Was super nice meeting a lotta yall and going out almost every night for 3 weeks haha. My voice is gone, wallet in debt, photo gallery full, and alr thinking about the next time I'm coming back

[pine maple]

Great meeting you both @idle valve & @fleet bough ! Safe travels

[fleet bough]

So we flying zipair back to Japan for our next mid year solo trip and buying a house or what?

[pine maple]

TIme to find a language school that will help get me a student visa!

[lusty tangle]

dope catching you guys at the pub last night. odds of another catching another Houston homie was sick. have a safe flight back 🫡

[north kestrel]

Vegan friend recommended this in Osaka https://maps.app.goo.gl/2YGbnfZtVN35563z8

[fleet bough]

Yessir maybe I'll catch you back in htown

[harsh fox]

Was a great time man, one day we should meet up again on another vacation!

[tranquil pumice]

Anyone in akihabara area? Going to walk around there and get some food/drinks maybe

[brisk charm]

I will be there at about 5, seaching for a gameboy color. We can go together

[tranquil pumice]

Sounds good! I'll meet you there. I'll be around at the same time

[tranquil pumice]

Just message me when you're there

[tribal lichen]

Did someone say akihabara? I’ll meet you at radio akihabara?

[tranquil pumice]

That's where I'm headed rn. See you there

[mystic stone]

We should hang out next timw girlfriend!! Lol. Have a safe trip back @idle valve 🥰🥰
And also @fleet bough 🥰 nice meeting both of you in Japan!!

[mystic stone]

Why dont you just teach english @pine maple hahaha. Look up JETS? Or something

[simple sedge]

Im already in Akihabara @tranquil pumice @tribal lichen

[tribal lichen]

Ohh really

[tranquil pumice]

I'm about to exit akihabara station near the atre one exit I'll meet you in front of radio

[sonic gazelle]

Ooh I'm having coffee at mister donut in Akiba atm. Mind if I try to join y'all?

[brisk charm]

I will be there in about 15 min

[simple sedge]

Is that thing on top the radio?

[tranquil pumice]

Come through

[blazing summit]

Are you guys gonna be at aki for a while?

[simple sedge]

I’ll be here a bit

[sonic gazelle]

Still finishing my donut and coffee. I can be at the radio building in maybe 5-10 mins

Streets are open tho so prob less

[simple sedge]

Yea streets just opened back up to cars

[brisk charm]

Arriving in 8 minutes so

[sonic gazelle]

Oh

[tribal lichen]

@tranquil pumice how big is that station you in?

[simple sedge]

Can someone confirm the red antenna is the radio building?

[blazing summit]

Mind if I join you guys around 6, if you're still in Aki?

[mild sedge]

Radio Building probably means Radio Kaikan...?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FCprD8VKq1rFzMp49

[tranquil pumice]

Yeah I'm in front of radio kaikan now

[tranquil pumice]

I got off a stop too early lol, had to wait for the next train

[mild sedge]

If you're in Japan, you should get a Visitor in Japan role :) id:customize

[sonic gazelle]

Walking over from donut now

[simple sedge]

Ooo ok, I’m on the other side of Aki

[sonic gazelle]

Green backpack, blue hoodie around waist, black hat.

[tribal lichen]

@tranquil pumice what’s the dress code

For you

[heavy fossil]

It was so fun and great meeting everyone last night! If you didn’t, please add me on Instagram and stay in touch 🙂 I’ll be here 2 more days

[tranquil pumice]

Gray jacket

[brisk charm]

Coming from station

[simple sedge]

I’m now in front of this store. I imagine yall will end up here?

[sonic gazelle]

Standing right across

[brisk charm]

I m there

Me too wearing dark blue down jacket

And beige waist bag

3 people right now waiting

[tacit quiver]

Anybody want to get drinks later tonight in Shinjuku/shibuya

[blazing summit]

Where's the Aki gang at? @tranquil pumice @simple sedge @sonic gazelle

[tranquil pumice]

In front of radio kaikan, where are you?

We're walking to a new place

[blazing summit]

I can meet you guys at the new place, I'm about 15mins out

[blazing summit]

@tranquil pumice I'm coming up on Aki station, where's the new place at?

[sonic gazelle]

We're just outside this Family Mart FamilyMart
03-5289-0511
https://maps.app.goo.gl/n9o6XVLbrVReaZ4F7

[blazing summit]

Be there in 10

[novel pollen]

Anyone happen to be in USJ tomorrow?

[stuck cradle]

What’s going on in akibara tonight?

[tribal lichen]

We already got a group out here

[bleak nexus]

Ooh damn I just got back from Akiba too lol didn't check early enough

[steep plank]

I'm gonna head in, where you guys at?

[tribal lichen]

Currently getting food atm in the UDX building

[sonic gazelle]

Oof oh boy. We got sat for 5 and we're sorta split too

[azure rover]

How long does stuff stay open in akihabara

[steep plank]

I've already had dinner, still like 20 minutes away too

[fair latch]

Can I join too? Am nearby aki

[steep plank]

We can start a 2nd group an meet up with them when they're done?

[fair latch]

Sure that’s cool with me

You wanna meet first?

[steep plank]

Meet you here https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fx3hWFYqJcdy4MuTA

[fair latch]

Alright ok

You reach already?

[steep plank]

Yeah just about

I'm the giant in an orange jacket

[fair latch]

Ok

I’m on the way

[sonic gazelle]

Yeah we still eating. Can definitely meet up after

[fair latch]

I’m here I think

[steep plank]

At the 7/11?

[sonic gazelle]

We just finished eating. Where you guys at

[steep plank]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3vFp2d6GTovJj47

[sonic gazelle]

Oh wait that the 7/11 at the corner?

[steep plank]

Yeah

Just by the bridge

[sonic gazelle]

Okk

[steep plank]

We can walk to the UDX side?

[sonic gazelle]

Yeah we're basically at the udx building

[steep plank]

Sweet

[sonic gazelle]

I've met you before. I'll spot out the orange jacket if I see it lol

[steep plank]

We here https://maps.app.goo.gl/nyn4GCBo2MtFgmTN7

[sonic gazelle]

@tribal lichen were outside btw

[mystic stone]

I miss Akihabara 🥺

[sonic gazelle]

[late sigil]

Anyone up to anything rn

[sonic gazelle]

@blazing summit were outside the arcade btw

[tribal lichen]

We still inside

[steep plank]

Aight I'm out, nice to meet you all!

@fair latch This is the sign I was talking about

[harsh fox]

Is that a cuddle bar?

[steep plank]

Idk what "reffl estinal" means

[tardy lodge]

What were your personal highlights from Akihabara?

[fair latch]

Ahhh I get what you mean haha

[royal garden]

Send loc 😅

[blazing summit]

Can I get the resident gojo lover from tonight's akihabara group send their discord handle? Haha

[shrewd ravine]

If you don't know what the sign is about, best not to go in

[fair latch]

tis i

[blazing summit]

Should have I guessed with the profile pic 🤣

[fair latch]

Gonna head to Yokohama today to see the Gundam Factory, if anyone wants to come along

[unreal schooner]

Bought two gundam sets from akihabra, was a bit annoyed to see sets for sale at HND duty free

[unreal schooner]

You look kind of like this guy…

[steep plank]

Nice clear views of fuji today 😍

Thanks to everyone for making my time in Tokyo one to remember! If anyone's going to Niseko this winter then hit me up 👌

[sterile basin]

When?

[fair latch]

11ish. Not a lot of a heads up lol

[sterile basin]

Be I would be down to join

[fair latch]

@sterile basin dm sent

[pine maple]

Well, anyone that has been with me over the last weekend should know that I just tested positive for covid 😢. Feeling like shit. I don't think you would have gotten it from me because my symptoms just started last night. But wherever I got it from (packed club, bars in golden gai, subway, etc) you might have also been exposed. @dawn lintel @fair latch @fleet bough @steep plank @idle valve @sonic gazelle (and lots of other people here). Hopefully you all stay healthy

[mystic stone]

Oh no! Get well @pine maple drink lots of Vit C! Like max 4grams a day!

[unreal schooner]

I just got back home with a slight cold - i dont think we met, but did meet some of those other people. 😬

[pine maple]

@unreal schooner yeah, I don't think we met, but who knows how it spread around this group. Might be worth taking a test. Although for me it came on pretty fast and never felt like a slight cold

[unreal schooner]

I had a sore throat then an occasional cough and now congestion

Ok will take a test

[sonic gazelle]

dang man. So far I've been alright but you take care and rest up.

[steep plank]

Shiet mate hope you feel better. Had a guy come into my dorm at 3am this morning and he was coughing all night, now the guy next to me on the bus is coughing too. Feel like it's inevitable at this point 😂

[unreal schooner]

Hey which one are you? NZ tall guy?

[steep plank]

Aussie tall guy

[unreal schooner]

But half NZ? Say hi for me to german gal who hates americans 🤷‍♂️

[steep plank]

Yeah half kiwi.
Will do 😂

[unreal schooner]

I assume you were with shooks later in the week

Negative

[steep plank]

Briefly saw him at asakusa

[pine maple]

@steep plank didn't we sit next to each other at dinner on Thursday or Friday?

[unreal schooner]

I saw electric earlier in week in shinjuku and then friday night in shibuya

[steep plank]

Thursday, then we went to Golden Gai

Friday night I was at karaoke

[pine maple]

right ok. glad I'm not delusional

[unreal schooner]

Ah! Well, Shooks I hope its mild and you soon feel better

[tardy lodge]

For those of you in Japan and feeling sick or under the weather right now, if you can take a COVID test somehow, please do.

[north kestrel]

Alright potential meetups cancelled 😬 I'll wave at y'all from a distance

I mask everywhere here mainly due to allergies but also coughing ppl everywhere

[idle valve]

Aww noooo. Hope you feel better. Hydrate and vitamin C!!
I already got Covid several weeks ago so I should be immune but I will test. @fleet bough should test too, he was struggling the last few days 😳

[north kestrel]

Hope this passes quickly for you, stay hydrated and rest well 🙏@pine maple

[pine maple]

on the plus side...I may need to extend my trip

[steep plank]

Damn, there's still isolation rules here

[pine maple]

yeah. that's why I'm not supposed to fly on the 5th

[steep plank]

I think it's only 5 days

But if you want to extend your trip we can oretent its 7

Pretend*

[pine maple]

I might pretend it's 10 days. I don't want to go home

[steep plank]

Such a good time being unemployed 😂

[fleet bough]

I shall In the morning! I hope everyone is safe. My flight had to make an emergency stopped then got rescheduled for the morning so currently in a rental car

[dawn lintel]

Daaamn, hope you feel better soon man

How long do you have to isolate for

[tardy lodge]

Where U driving to?

[fleet bough]

Midland Texas to Dallas Texas

[tardy lodge]

Ooo. Okay. Have a safe drive, dude!

[fair latch]

@fleet bough be safe dude!

[pine maple]

Ok. Just extended my trip to Nov 15. I can't spend my final days sick in isolation. Gotta go out with some more Golden Gai runs.

[pine maple]

looks like 7 days

[dawn lintel]

Hell yeah, man

[shut mural]

Hi! Anyone wanna grab a dinner in Osaka together?

[queen wigeon]

What do you want for dinner? I miss my chance to go to Kobe so I want to have a Kobe beef in Osaka

[shut mural]

was thinking about ramen or noodles

[queen wigeon]

😅 sorry not a big fan of those.

[shut mural]

maybe something else? not in a mood for kobe though 😦

[blazing summit]

Was eyeing this place for dinner if you're interested https://maps.app.goo.gl/xuD7roFCp4nFpXyT7

[queen wigeon]

Looks pretty good but I doubt we can reserve in the same day

[queen wigeon]

Im leaving to Tokyo soon so I have to try those whipe I can 😅

[blazing summit]

I'm good anytime after 7PM

[queen wigeon]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/d5N271Xzt9gCwoTp7 im eyeing for thiz as well but lets go with your suggestion 😄

Uhmm, im at himeji atm but I shoud be back by 7 I think.

[blazing summit]

We can do 8:30, give you a bit of breathing room

[queen wigeon]

Thx, can you make reservation for both of us?

Or if you have more people

[blazing summit]

Anyone else want to join before I make the reservation? @mystic stone I think you mentioned you're in Osaka

[mystic stone]

Not yet!!

@queen wigeon and @steel oxide are

[blazing summit]

@steel oxide let me know if you want to join

[blazing summit]

Made the reso for 8PM for 2.

[harsh fox]

Get better man, I havnt had any symptoms myself

[steel oxide]

Hey thanks, I’ve got a bar tour thing booked tonight but lmk if you do anything later, I’m free tomorrow night and @mystic stone will be around too

[shrewd ravine]

If you're wanting kobe beef, I can recommend a few spots

[queen wigeon]

Doesnt hurt if you could give us couple more options.

[shrewd ravine]

https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270101/27011398/

https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270101/27113560/
https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270101/27116105/

[queen wigeon]

❤️

[shrewd ravine]

If you end up going to any of those spots, tell me how it is please.

[blazing summit]

@shrewd ravine any pointers on getting a reservation at either Sushi Yoshitake or Arai?

[shrewd ravine]

https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/sushi-tokyo-yoshida/reserve

For Arai, I can not help you. At this point in time, my advice would not help your situation

[blazing summit]

Haven't seen Yoshida, I'll take a look, Thank you

[blazing summit]

Much appreciated 🙏

[shrewd ravine]

Oh I misread Yoshitake

Sorry none of the advice I can give you at this time would help with either one

[blazing summit]

All good, appreciate the help as always 👍

[shrewd ravine]

Typically I have them booked through hotel concierges

The higher end the hotel, the more likely they can do it

@blazing summit this one is solid too - https://omakase.in/en/r/mh569426

The atmosphere is also way less serious and tense than at some higher end places

Its way more relaxed and laid back

He also speaks english in a limited amount

[blazing summit]

I will take a look, thank you!!

[shrewd ravine]

This place is also excellent too

especially if you like wine - https://je.omakase.in/r/yq954993?utm_source=michelinofficial&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=booking_btn

@blazing summit This place is phenomenal https://omakase.in/en/r/in410639

and reservations are open

If you can eat there, 100% do it

Just remember they ONLY TAKE CASH

So be prepared to bring like 45,000 yen

Inomata does aged sushi, which is not something you really ever see outside of Japan

Its distinct and different than most sushi you've probably had before

Its a very interesting and new experience for most of my friends

@blazing summit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNuctTQEnJY

[blazing summit]

I tried this one! It was 👍

[shrewd ravine]

Did I give you the recommendation?

I don't remember

[blazing summit]

I'll book this! Thank you

[blazing summit]

Found Taku through the Michelin guide haha

[shrewd ravine]

Gotcha

[shrewd ravine]

The chef is really friendly and laid back

If you want my number 1 sushi pick in Tokyo, its Sugita without question.

Ate there with my business colleague last month and it was perfection as always

we also did inomata, which was stellar

He really liked Inomata because he never had aged sushi, its pretty different in my opinion

and you'll notice it immediately when you try it

@blazing summit Please ping me once you've tried it. I like to hear your thoughts too.

[queen wigeon]

@blazing summit just dm you.

[fair latch]

Anyone exploring Shinjuku/Shibuya tonight

[zenith basin]

those of you that caught covid, did you vaccinate this year?

[pine maple]

Yes. I had a booster in May

[fair latch]

Had jellyfish for lunch today. Somehow slippery and crunchy

[mild sedge]

https://tenor.com/view/lion-king-slimy-satisfying-simba-gif-8034455

[terse crow]

Anyone in shibuya

[fair latch]

Me

[terse crow]

Imma head out in an hour

[fair latch]

Ok

[proven hawk]

Anyone in Akihabara?

[tribal lichen]

I would be but heading to shinjuku

[proven hawk]

That's where I just came from haha

[tribal lichen]

During the day I’m there

[vestal osprey]

Hey guys 🩷
Is anyone else at the NEX_Fest in Kōbe tomorrow?

[simple sedge]

Ooo Fuji got a fresh coat!

[blazing summit]

@queen wigeon great meeting you, drinks on me tomorrow

[velvet mauve]

Were we in the same bus? 🤣

[queen wigeon]

👌haha same too mate

[fleet bough]

Man just in case, you should extend for a bit longer too. Don't think you should risk it 👀. Also did a rapid this morning, I'm negative. Just still no voice 😭

[agile sinew]

@MGG#5178 thanks for the profile picture! I forgot the username 😂 Get better soon! 🍀

[steep plank]

I was on the 9:45 from Shinjuku

[blazing summit]

@queen wigeon @mystic stone if you guys wanna grab dinner, I'm looking at this place for Okonomiyaki
https://maps.app.goo.gl/be4PJL6UL9HbnEFw9

[queen wigeon]

lot of good reviews

[blazing summit]

Very likely a wait unless we go at an odd time

[queen wigeon]

There is some restaurants around so we can change if the queue being too long.

[mystic stone]

Sure sure. I'll let you guys know when im in Osaka lol.

Let @steel oxide know as well. He's somewhere there having fun in USJ 🤣

[steel oxide]

Yeah I’m keen!

[pine maple]

You should check out the place that does mayo art on the okonomiyaki

[acoustic bear]

Anyone in the Osaka area until 11/3? Would love to have a bite or drink with someone before I head to Kyoto

[shut mural]

In Osaka until tomorrow

[acoustic bear]

Awesome! Let me know if you're up for grabbing food tonight

[shut mural]

yeah, totally up to it!

in usj now, after that i will be free

[acoustic bear]

Sounds good! Let me know when your back to Osaka proper. Today's a rest day for me haha

[shut mural]

Ok!

[queen tendon]

I will likely be going to Dotonbori for halloween tonight, so if anyone in Osaka wanna meet up and walk around, let me know 🙂

[novel pollen]

It's my last night in osaka, I'm also down to grab food. Feet are in bad shape so can't say I'm down for walking around

[inner cape]

Also down to hang out! will be in osaka area tonight

[queen tendon]

Cool, the walking part can be kept low, @novel pollen just thought it fun to see all the nice costumes

[novel pollen]

[blazing summit]

@mystic stone @queen wigeon , does 7PM work for you guys? @novel pollen @inner cape @queen tendon, free to join up if you'd like?

[queen tendon]

That would work great for me, where were you thinking of meeting up?

[mystic stone]

Im still getting lost in Kyoto bwahahaha. But 7 will do

[steel oxide]

Mind if I join? I’ll be finished at USJ by then

[blazing summit]

Sorry, yeah that's my bad for missing you, please join!

[steel oxide]

Perfect

[cinder apex]

Anyone doing anything for Halloween around shinjuku or Shibuya ?

[acoustic bear]

Ohhh. My hotel is in Namba very close to Dotonbori. If all of you will still be around later, can I join in? I want to see all the costumes haha

[queen tendon]

I say the more the merrier, I had a blast back in 2018 with some folks from the server 🖖

[queen wigeon]

Sounds good to me 👍

[acoustic bear]

@shut mural would you be down with walking around Dotonbori as well?

[shut mural]

yeah

[novel pollen]

Works for me

[stuck cradle]

Thinking of heading to this tonight if anyone is down

[acoustic bear]

Great!

[fair latch]

Whats a free lady.....

[blazing summit]

Does in front of the restaurant work for everyone? Afterwards we can check out Dotonbori and maybe get a drink?

[queen tendon]

Will work for me

[stuck cradle]

I’ll report and see😂

[novel pollen]

Which restaurant? The okonomiyaki one?

[fair latch]

LOL

[queen tendon]

I believe so, yes

[dawn lintel]

Shibuya tonight. Will go to Atom if enough people want to come

Embrace the chaos

[fair latch]

Gonna head to New York Bar tonight. It's the bar from Lost in Translation. I'd be down to hit up Golden Gai after, if anyone is down.

[heavy fossil]

Anyone in hakone? Meetup thread here https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1168805292314734594

[brave dawn]

Im gonna be at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO

[mild sedge]

Has anyone ever had a good time at Atom? I legit want to know because I hated every second I was in there

[fair latch]

If anyone can. Gabz can

[dawn lintel]

maybe its not your kind of music

[dawn lintel]

you know me too well

[mild sedge]

or people 🙃

[fair latch]

Heading to New York Bar early. Like 530. Cover is 2500, and drinks are about the same if anyone wants to come.

[near onyx]

I saw golden Gai somewhere in the messages here! If anyone is going out tonight let me know! Down for drinks or clubs (solo male traveler 30) and I’ll be dressing up as pikachu

[dawn lintel]

Little bit of raving never hurt nobody

[mild sedge]

I like a rave trust me

[pastel island]

I went to atom for a bit. I appreciated the electronic music after going to a bunch of places with music I very much dislike...baia, etc

But the place was not the best vibe, and the music could have been better.

[mild sedge]

clubasia, Enter, Circus, WWWβ (when it's on) are the places in Shibuya to go if you care about music

[brisk charm]

Last day on the october thread I guess, it was an honor

o7

[hollow tundra]

Hi guys, do you know any gaijin friendly karaoke around shibuya or nearby?

[mild sedge]

Never known a gaijin-unfriendly karaoke...

There are loads of Karaoke Kan/Big Echo/Manekineko other chains around Shibuya but the ones in the centre of the nightlife areas are the most expensive and least nice

[hollow tundra]

Any personal recomendations? Withing that certain area even if not specifically in the heart of it

[mild sedge]

Go as far out as eg this Karaoke Banban and things start getting reasonable again https://maps.app.goo.gl/JiVc6GqAXyiAPD8Q7

Karaoke Rainbow is pretty swanky https://maps.app.goo.gl/aiZRDW36dWMGYQ3s8

[hollow tundra]

That one looks nice, thanks 👌

[lusty tangle]

Heading from Otaru to Sapporo, time to explore nightlife there. Hokkaido is so dope so far 🔥

[placid trench]

Eat the lamb!

[queen wigeon]

I know Hokkaido is famous for many things but not nightlight 😅

[lusty tangle]

On my plan for tmr 🫡

[lusty tangle]

Yeah not why I came here lol but Sapporo does has cool bars and clubs vs other spots here in Hokkaido

[shut mural]

I think i’m gonna be later for like an hour :/ still stuck in usj and want to grab something warm from the hotel before going out, and also kind of hungry now

[balmy mulch]

Any heavy metal fans who wanna go to GODZ in Shinjuku for a drink or three?

[queen tendon]

We can just meet up somewhere in Dotonbori when you get here 😃

[cinder apex]

What kind of music is atom ?

[fair latch]

Can I join too?

[steel oxide]

Hey Osaka peeps so 7pm outside that Okonomiyaki is it?

Place**

[novel pollen]

I think that's the plan

Are we eating there or meeting there lol? Just making sure

[steel oxide]

Idk haha getting hungry tho!

[novel pollen]

I was reading Google reviews, there might be a wait

[acoustic bear]

Yeah that's no problem. I'm just doing some shipping right now

If anything we can just go to the Dotonbori walk with everyone

[acoustic bear]

Which okonomiyaki place? 😂

[novel pollen]

Ajinoya Honten
06-6211-0713

https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-rvo1&sca_esv=578070544&sxsrf=AM9HkKm-Ew1YqiFa2Fr_2HEK-DihGhVG8g:1698743904855&q=Ajinoya+Honten&ludocid=13558371125293422542&ibp=gwp;0,7&lsig=AB86z5XJ7bPD9eNJdmmjlx-el162&kgs=896e3f9358066df5&shndl=-1&shem=lbse,lsp&source=sh/x/loc/act/m1/2

[steel oxide]

Yeah that one lol

[steel oxide]

Particularly if there’s a few of us I guess too

[acoustic bear]

Okkk thanks

[queen tendon]

I am 5min away right now, haven't eaten but then again, I can always make do with onigiri

[acoustic bear]

I haven't eaten either

I guess we can always just eat whatever we see?

[queen tendon]

Lots of options in Dotonbori for that fortunately

[sonic gazelle]

Anybody out in Kichijoji tonight?

[queen tendon]

Yeah... long line for the okonomiyaki 😂

[steel oxide]

I’m heading that way now anyway

[inner cape]

I'm also heading there, near shinsaibashi rn

[acoustic bear]

I'll probably be there 10-15 min late

[steel oxide]

@mystic stone

[mystic stone]

I just checked in. Can someone tell me where the meeting loc is?

My braincells are dead

[steel oxide]

Tagged above lol

[mystic stone]

Ok ok

Ajinoya

[queen tendon]

"Small" queue 👍

[tardy lodge]

Guys, I just want to let you all know that in 5 hours this thread will be closing down!

[blazing summit]

I'm here as well, are you in the line?

[novel pollen]

It is PACKED on these streets

[mild sedge]

#1136744681833779284 stayed active for a while lol

[queen tendon]

Nope, standing opposite near a vending machine

[tardy lodge]

Please ignore that last comment from @mild sedge 😋 😂

[steel oxide]

Four of us here by said vending machine , who else is coming?

[shut mural]

me, but i will be late for like 30 min

[acoustic bear]

I'm be there in 10-15 min

[mystic stone]

Im sorryyyyy. Im comingggg

[acoustic bear]

Dropping my stuff off in my hotel which is 10 min away

On my way now!

[inner cape]

bout to cross the bridge

[mystic stone]

Where are we meeting now?

[steel oxide]

We just checking a new spot

[mystic stone]

Ok. Im like 4 mins away.

[blazing summit]

Hey Osaka folks, we are seated here

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XoNtjMYNtde8Wz1N8

1F

[acoustic bear]

Coming

Too many people 😅

My lack of sense of direction is killing me

[mystic stone]

Where is thaaat. Its all japanese hahahaha

[shut mural]

almost here, how to can i find you?

[fair latch]

Anyone down to try to grab a drink at Golden Gai?

[mild sedge]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/aHbqTBPuRsepm7s98

[shut mural]

This one? Kind of got confused

[mystic stone]

Its before that place

Im outside wearing green cargo pants

[queen wigeon]

Hey , we are under the bridge

[inner cape]

nice meeting every one! that has to be the most people I've seen at one place in my life

[steel oxide]

Nice to meet you! Sorry were you the California guy?

[inner cape]

yep thats me, a lil quiet irl

[steel oxide]

All good man

[wide badge]

Anyone out in Shibuya?

[rugged socket]

Yes

[dawn lintel]

Anyone at Shinjuku? Just left Shibuya

[fair latch]

I'm out folks. Thanks for making this a great vacation!

[eternal portal]

Nice meet you mate! Have a safe flight home

[pine maple]

Great to meet you. Sorry we never got to get those cocktails. Maybe in Seattle...

[brave dawn]

Anyone at osaka wanna go to club piccadilly tonight?