March 2024

[tight flax]

All 3 are great cities tbh

[ashen tangle]

Anyone trying to eat dinner in shinjuku?

[tight flax]

@clear bobcat @tawny sigil

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ixZaEcb22C83niyd9

[tight flax]

There is one or two okonomiyaki places within a block of there and if the queues are insane, there is a bunch of little restaurants on the surrounding streets. Wanna meet there? If so, what time?

[tawny sigil]

That is fine with me and whatever time works for everyone else is good I’m just going to pack my things now

[tight flax]

Sounds good. @clear bobcat 7/7:15 good for you?

[lofty nymph]

I can do dinner around 530 or 6. You wanna do sushi?

[ashen tangle]

Yeah let’s do that

I’m getting to my hotel around 5 so I’ll go right after checking in

[lofty nymph]

nice! how about here? It was pretty good the last time I went.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FcxhrNw3Cz3kfRPq5

[ashen tangle]

Let’s gooooo

[clear bobcat]

Yessir 👍

[distant pollen]

How it started

[ashen tangle]

You did ayce or just order @lofty nymph

[tawny sigil]

Shit my bags almost overweight lmao looks like I am going to need to figure something out 😂

[distant pollen]

How it’s going

Fushimi Inari Shrine - that’s a lot of steps. I looked around I said wow…that might be too many steps

[distant pollen]

Just throw away your underwear and towels

Anyone in Kyoto? @vague yoke and I are getting drinks/food in a couple hours

[tawny sigil]

Currently debating buying a new bag or throwing some clothes away undecided what I will do just yet

[tawny sigil]

I went to the top Tuesday it took me out

[azure zodiac]

You're fine

If you're over by like 1 pound

They won't care about that

Its only if you're over by like 2-3 kg

At least a major airline won't care

a LCC might

[low rune]

Yes indeed!

[tawny sigil]

Yeah I just have another week to not buy anything to bring home lol but I am flying delta debating grabbing a small carry on or duffle maybe if I see one and it would free up some weight

[low rune]

What’s that name???

[tawny sigil]

@azure zodiac

[lofty nymph]

I just ordered last time. But I’m down for ayce. I haven’t eaten anything all day

[azure zodiac]

Yeah just move a pound over to your carry on or personal item

[ashen tangle]

Nah let’s ala carte

Don’t wanna overstuff myself lol

But we can decide when we meet up too

[tawny sigil]

Yeah I have a backpack I could put some into just will have to see where I am weight wise come like Tuesday next week might have to make a trip to a store for a duffle if I can’t consolidate it and make it work a duffle would probably be cheap and easy to just toss clothes into and save a good few pounds without trying

[vernal tapir]

Where yall goin?

[distant pollen]

Not sure yet - I’m leaving fushimi inari shrine and he’s by imperial palace

Where are you?

[tight flax]

Sounds good. See y'all at that family Mart I linked, 7ish @tawny sigil @clear bobcat

If anyone else is in Osaka and wants to join for dinner, y'all are welcome to

[distant pollen]

@vernal tapir it looks like we’re gonna meet at Kyoto Metro Station

[tawny sigil]

10 minute train 15 minute walk the hard choice area 😂

[frosty wasp]

i just landed aaaaaa

[ashen tangle]

The Sakura crew coming in now

Can’t wait for it to bloom

[mortal tundra]

its ok bro this option can help you reduce the additional cost

[sacred valley]

long live BOEING

https://tenor.com/view/gookie-yellow-emoji-smile-yellow-emoji-big-smile-fade-gif-13181004988457725183

[mortal tundra]

generating profit ❌
generating infinite memes ✅

[ashen tangle]

Checked in my room just unpacking a bit @lofty nymph wya

[lofty nymph]

At Shinjuku station. About 15 minutes away

[ashen tangle]

Sushi place is like 8 minute from my hotel

I’ll probably take ten minutes to gather stuck and unpack

[graceful dock]

Going to midori already huh?

Welcome!

[ashen tangle]

Hahaha not yet

Forgot to pack my jacket RIP

Heading over there @lofty nymph

[lofty nymph]

Kk just made it

[zealous hound]

Any other women out here other than @flint nacelle? Just curious.

[ashen tangle]

5 minutes away

[lofty nymph]

I’m the guy by the small donkey Kong sign

[oblique orchid]

Me!

[ashen tangle]

Gonna grab some cash first

[zealous hound]

Oh hey, we are going to get dinner in asakusa if you're interested. Also in case this advertises to the guy who is messaging everybody who is a woman going to Japan about hanging out, fair warning lol

[oblique orchid]

I'll dm you

[topaz helm]

A man trying to be a girl online, classic

[zealous hound]

Trying to be a girl online? No, try sending blurry emo pic and being like I'm a local, do you want to hang out when you're here?

[vernal tapir]

I got some okonomiyaki like 15 minute walk from kyoto station

Enjoy the dinner lads

[ashen tangle]

Wait what’s going on?

[deft goblet]

LOL I got that too

[plush silo]

bro shooting shots

[zealous hound]

Olive got one as well

It's def a strategy

[sacred valley]

i’d like to shake his hand

[ashen tangle]

@lofty nymph with the hookup! Thanks!

[harsh raven]

Lol is that the one you were tryna get?

[ashen tangle]

I want anything Bocchi 🤣

[tight flax]

Sorry y'all women are experiencing that. Dude sounds like a creep, so I hope y'all reported him to the mods to get removed from this discord

[tight flax]

15 min walk is nothing for Osaka, I feel like I've been walking at least 15-20 minute walks for most my meals or hangouts while here. But if it's raining or you are hella tired, I can see why it's a tough decision haha

[ionic iris]

It’s the Japanese way to be weird when approaching apparently

[honest notch]

Was this from a popup store

[torpid cave]

whrere did you go?

[clear bobcat]

Near Nippombashi station.

[tight flax]

@tawny sigil @clear bobcat I'll be at that family Mart closer to 715 than 7, my work took a little longer than expected but getting ready now

[midnight hull]

Damn, people still do that... Anyways, y'all have a good night out.

[clear bobcat]

No problem.

[sacred valley]

oh yeah this is the spot

[tawny sigil]

That’s cool I got distracted walking by book off plus

[clear bobcat]

@tawny sigil @tight flax I'm heading out now. Should be there in 20 mins approx.

[old reef]

Got the most out of east kyoto

[tight flax]

Cool, on my way and should be there in 15 min or so

[tawny sigil]

Buying a new necklace and I’m on my way after

[strange ore]

Sakura blooms are coming in ❤ Ueno Park around 2pm, crowded as heck

[twilit yoke]

dang was there 2 days ago and there was one 😂

[graceful dock]

Let’s gooo we’ll be there tomorrow

[tight flax]

@clear bobcat @tawny sigil I'm out front the family Mart

[mortal tundra]

still up for ueno drinks ? im at Akiba can come 19:30. Otherwise i have to take the train the other way

[clear bobcat]

@tight flax Alright. Just hopped on the subway. About 5 mins away.

[strange ore]

You've eaten dinner i'm currently checking out where to eat.

I got whisky and glasses I can bring out, and we can look for a nice place to drink after 🙂

No heat pack though 🤣 so I pray the wind is kind tonight

[mortal tundra]

nooo not outside its way way too cold.
Already had a taste of that the past 2 days

[strange ore]

HAHHAAH hpw bout here bro, but this will be without my whisky dont think they have corkage system

This was recommended to one of the local friend here to me

[mortal tundra]

i dont mind but where is here ?

[strange ore]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ujCkzWoUD1Ngr2Hi9

Oops

Forgot link

I'll take 10mins to get there once you say yes 😘

[mortal tundra]

is that the place ? the right link ?

[strange ore]

This, for food and alcohol yes

[mortal tundra]

ok ill be there in 10mins

[strange ore]

Aites 10mins for me too 👋🏻 see you there

[mortal tundra]

im outside ueno station but i cant find it for sht

ok found it must have passed it

are you here ?

[strange ore]

1min

Reaching

[foggy cradle]

Last day in Tokyo, so sad. Anyone up for drinks in Shinjuku?

[strange ore]

Damn i was also lost finding which staircase

Waiting for the lift now 🙆🏻‍♂️

[mortal tundra]

its 1min from Wendys

[mortal tundra]

there has to be a group or two in Shinjuku yea

[strange ore]

Google confused me telling to go right after wendys 🤣

Reaches

Where ya

[strange ore]

Reached

I'll wait for ya at the entrance of the place, 4th floor yea

[mortal tundra]

Teng Grand Food Hall ?

[deft goblet]

I’m going to Church Bar in Shibuya if anyone wants to join

[strange ore]

Ohno

U need me find you?

[mortal tundra]

itd help

[strange ore]

Go thus building in red

I'll come down and fetch ya

[honest notch]

Ok I'm going to Toho Shibuya for godzilla tn

[torpid cave]

let us know how it is

[foggy cradle]

I'm also going there mind if I join?

[deft goblet]

Of course

[vernal tapir]

Has anyone seen a ton of cherry blossoms?

[distant pollen]

No, not a ton. Maybe 2 weeks too early. Sad but now I know next time to aim for early April instead of mid March

🤓😔🙃

Anyone in Osaka up for a couple drinks? It’s my last night here 🤓🤓

[wet stump]

anyone down to rave tn? 😳 house/techno night :3c

[distant pollen]

How do I change the little icon next to my name. I wanna change it to the two Japan flags

😝😝

[topaz helm]

Change your role

[distant pollen]

Daaaannggg. Heard

[finite shore]

MBA at work 🇺🇲

[delicate sundial]

Hey! I am in Osaka, near Dotonbori.

[distant pollen]

Suppppp

@delicate sundial hear me out

https://maps.apple.com/?address=2F 22-5, Ebisuhigashi 1-Chōme, Naniwa, Osaka, Osaka, Japan 556-0002&auid=5492966837092523870&ll=34.653820,135.505496&lsp=9902&q=Pool Bar YOLO&t=m

[long maple]

Anyone here interested in going to this event in Shinjuku tomorrow night?

It's hyperpop and all that stuff

[distant pollen]

I’m not even worried about the pool table though that would be rad.

Reviews say gaijen friendly and it’s called YOLO. Probably a good bet. It’s like a 10 minute walk for me - is it close for you?

Open at 11pm! Fuck yes. I’ll need a solid nap after my Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo. This might be up my alley @long maple

[long maple]

It's gonna be hella colorful so be ready

There's like painted ppl and drag queens for full disclosure

[sterile forge]

I’m heading over to Shibuya to get some drinks, in case if there’s any of y’all out there / anyone who’s interested in a drinking buddy~

[frank basin]

looks pretty sick ill prob end up going

[mortal tundra]

the ueno place was real good full of locals absolute solid place to visit

[flint nacelle]

Down tomorrow night

Won’t be going out tonight, started napping at 6, time to go back to bed

[distant pollen]

Where’s the search button for this thread. Am I blind?

👨‍🦯

Never mind

[strange ore]

Zero tokyo? I had my eyes sight on this club

[long maple]

It's pretty nice, one of the biggest places I've been to in Tokyo

[strange ore]

Yea, when I asked 1 local they told me about this place

I might be there, my date's flying in tml, so if she has energy i'll be there 🙂

[long maple]

Swag

[strange ore]

Update again probably 7-8pm ish if i'm hitting that place

[long maple]

It doesn't start until like 11 so take your time

It's an all night thing so I probably won't even be out until like 7/8

[deft goblet]

We’re at Ce La Vi if you want to join

[dense ferry]

Dessert stores in Tokyo know a thing or two about presentation

[sterile forge]

Okay sure~ I’ll head over in a bit 🙂

[frosty wasp]

OMG cuuteee where did you get it??

[frosty wasp]

I'm here! I'm in Osaka right now, I saw your message was about Asakusa but I'm definitely looking to connect with other female travelers while I'm around so hello regardless

[azure zodiac]

The fun is eating it as the plate turns

[mortal tundra]

Some Atres have some top notch dessert places. Tho MrT also knows some real nice places

[dense ferry]

Nah, it is part of the desert buffet so when you select it by pressing the screen, it increases the speed of rotation until the dessert is propelled into your plate.

[mortal tundra]

@strange ore this was the place https://rb.gy/ea8aux

[azure zodiac]

Damn that's slick

[dense ferry]

Nah, I’m just playing. Would be neat though!

[azure zodiac]

lol I know

[strange ore]

Omggg looks goodddd! Thank you!!

[sterile forge]

Y’all still there?

[deft goblet]

Yep

But we’re leaving now cause it’s a bit dead

[strange ore]

Thanks for coming 🙆🏻‍♂️ i had a good time both food and company!

[sterile forge]

Ah okay!!

[sterile forge]

I’m at Legless Arms now, but it’s hella full 👀

[deft goblet]

We called it a night since we’re going out tomorrow, have fun!

[mortal tundra]

same here, truly thankful. Wish you a pleasant holiday.

[clear bobcat]

Anybody else in Osaka or Kyoto-area have plans to go to Nara? I'm taking advantage of the sunny weather forecasted for tmrw to daytrip from Osaka, if anyone wants to tag along or meet up over there.

[zealous hound]

Headed over there in three days if you're still out there!

[livid glacier]

Anyone up for a drink in Roppangi?

[distant pollen]

Just a heads up - if you’re in Osaka check out this bar!

Im at YOLO now - they have pool and darts and sheesha

Kenji is the owner and good people! I’m about to go down the street to to Zone. Same local business but they have karaoke

[vast galleon]

tonight's show in shibuya was the best 😭 I was so happy to see DYGL live, I listen to them so much last year while in tokyo

[flint nacelle]

Anyone have recommendations for stuff to see in Shibuya?

[old reef]

It seems like alot of shopping around shibuya

I'm off to west kyoto today

[azure zodiac]

Shibuya is mostly shopping

There are some good restaurants and cafes in the area though

Shibuya Sky is a major tourist destination

[radiant python]

The public toilets

That's not a joke

Yoyogi Park is nice too

[hidden jay]

Tower records is a cool shop if you’re into music

[graceful dock]

Shibuya is good for connectivity but kind of a meh area

[dense ferry]

This is one of the places I am planning to go for lunch in Shibuya: https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/restaurants/kumachan-onsen

[graceful dock]

Ginza is much more enjoyable

[strange ore]

Omg I woke up to 3degrees 🥴🥴🥴

[topaz helm]

Same. Good thing it will be 17 later in the day

[strange ore]

Oh thank god 🥴 i saw the coming week it's slowly warming up 🔥

[topaz helm]

Tbf it will be pissing a lot of rain

[strange ore]

Shit monday and tues i got disney + kimono planned 😒😒😒

[flint nacelle]

Thanks for the recommendations guys

[topaz helm]

Hopefully it's not bad to the point I can't go outside

[flint nacelle]

I’ll probably start with the Tokyo government building and then head to the meiji temple and then some shopping with a friend from high school who happens to also be in Tokyo

[topaz helm]

For rainy days, I would recommend the ramen museum in Yokohama. It has that 60-80 vibes

[strange ore]

Shibuya i has these few itineries if you're interested u can take a look, but yea it's mostly shopping

[strange ore]

Ooo I been there thanks for the suggestion still! (I don't recommend the ramens there personally)

[topaz helm]

I believe they still sell the old glass bottle soft drinks

[royal path]

Has anyone eaten at the kichi kichi omurice place in kyoto and did you like it?

[sacred valley]

that dude has to be tired by now

[topaz helm]

If the business is good I imagine the dude will keep going until he can't handle it anymore

[sacred valley]

fair enough

goodbye japan i’ll be back in 2 years

[old reef]

Forget the overcrowded bamboo Grove. Found a great spot with no tourists.

[radiant python]

I'm not a fan of that performative stuff just want to eat good food

[last prairie]

Where at?

[fallen pasture]

I'm going to this tonight in Kabukicho if anyone would like to join!
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C2-GM4Myvj3/

[old reef]

Katsura river. Currently at Daihikaku Senkōji Temple

[tawny sigil]

Yeah I had Disney Tuesday and Wednesday so it’s a little sad with the rain planned

[last prairie]

Same, Monday here

[strange ore]

Ooo we might bump into each other if you're disneysea

[last prairie]

Nice! Yup Disneysea here

Are you solo?

[strange ore]

I'll be with a girl I'm dating, we can still say hi and all hahahhah 🙆🏻‍♂️ we'll be running around to try make the most use of the time

Also staying till fireworks!

Praying the weather be kind on that day

[last prairie]

Still need to look at the details, what time are they?

[strange ore]

https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tds/show/detail/7801/

8.30pm

We plan to get seats early at 8pm

For better views

[fallow plinth]

Hi everyone, it's my last day in Osaka and would love to meet more people in the area!

I am planning to go to the Umeda sky building but after that it's probably just eating/exploring. Feel free to reach out if anyone wants to join!

[mortal tundra]

toss a rock in the water

[last prairie]

Neat

[last prairie]

Maybe meet up briefly then, I'll do the same

[honest notch]

I'm going to the acoustic show tonight

[strange ore]

Yea~ likely for lunch probably!

[last prairie]

Works!

[midnight hull]

Alright y'all, it was nice meeting y'all during the night outings. Flying back in the afternoon.

[flint nacelle]

Looks cool! I might go

[fallen pasture]

Cool is guaranteed

If you reserve a ticket here in advance you get the cheaper 'advance' price entry https://docs.google.com/document/d/19FEIOJWbLhJQ-AmepxFBMC2ebhJJr9RBUMfMeatYuq8/edit

[tawny sigil]

If you are doing both parks please let me know what seems to be the better rainy weather one I head to the Mira costa hotel on Monday from Hiroshima and will pick up tickets when I arrive Wednesday is looking clear so was hoping Tuesday I just do whatever parks better for a rainy day lol

[tight flax]

I'm in Osaka still and possibly down for dinner. Let me know what time and what food you are thinking ☺️

[mortal tundra]

Ueno has a market happening
and ppl are camping

and stage with music

[strange ore]

Ahhh I'll update you on disney sea 🙂 not doing both

[tawny sigil]

Appreciate it I’ve got two full days before I fly home there based on reading it said a lot of rides are indoors for them so it’s not a huge issue with rain thankfully

[tender wadi]

Has anyone(who is not living in Japan) met with a girl from tinder while your stay?😄

[weak wind]

Bumble ok?

[flint nacelle]

Like with food?

[fallen pasture]

You will be in for a shock the first time you open Tinder in Japan…

[fallen pasture]

Bumble is much better here

[mortal tundra]

yes its open and theres like 30 food booths

[tender wadi]

yes i know I tried it with gold to switch my location

[mortal tundra]

and a place in the middle to sit

[topaz helm]

I'm curious. Is it like men posing as girls to scam people?

[tawny sigil]

Nah tinder has a big hookup culture reputation so a lot of the pics are just food pictures or no face etc typically I’ve heard it’s a lot of people who are cheating here on it and that is why there is usually no face

[topaz helm]

Im curious as to what is different in japan than the rest

[fallen pasture]

It’s 99% pictures of ramen, meat, the Disneyland castle, the backs of people’s heads

[viral river]

I'm also available though prob not until 9

[dusk garden]

whats the english situation like on Bumble in Japan?

I tried using tinder, mostly Japanese only profiles

[fallen pasture]

Very good! Most Japanese people using it have some kind of international experience

[dusk garden]

Grindr, by comparison, is very English

Gotcha. Maybe I'll give it a go while I'm here

Thanks for the info!

It's kind of interesting how the apps have some of that international/local vibe to them

[mortal tundra]

Theres also an antique market

ueno downstairs at the water

[dusk garden]

9Monster, the Japanese answer to grindr, is VERY Japanese despite having a cool auto translate feature

[topaz helm]

The most common thing is that they ask how long you are staying

[tight flax]

Cool. @fallow plinth mentioned dinner at 7ish, but maybe we can link up after dinner if 9 is too late for dinner.

[honest notch]

Heading to Ueno now thanks for the heads up

[mortal tundra]

antique market is here the rest is upstairs by the starbucks

[dense ferry]

I tried Bumble. Seemed a bit “business-like”, for lack of a better word. One person responded at 7am and asked if I was free for breakfast that day. When I said no, I didn’t get a reply. When I mentioned to someone else that there was a particular place I wanted to try, they sent me a confirmation of booking for that place which had a 5000 yen cancellation fee. It all seemed a bit direct.

[mortal tundra]

Be careful some are actual OG Japan antiques and you can not take them back home

[honest notch]

for what reason?

Oh, like war paraphernalia?

[mortal tundra]

no some things simply are under a different category and you cant take.
National art or something.
I wanted to buy a hand carved clam which literally had an entire market carved in it.
The vendor refused to sell and said you can not bring it back home.

[honest notch]

Interesting, I cant find anything on that but probably a search term issue

like cultural protected works or something maybe

[dusk garden]

Gonna do Yoyogi park a bit after 1 if anyone wants to chill

never been

[honest notch]

@mortal tundra did you by chance see any wristwatch vendors?

[mortal tundra]

no.
The hand carved clam is under two categories handcraft and rocks.
You can not bring you not only must declare but must have paperwork

There were clocks however but not in great shape

[honest notch]

handicrafts...and rocks

Is this Asahi white beer any good

[mortal tundra]

its not white its actually beer color

[honest notch]

Scam

i love how they walked me through the responses

are you under 20

the food is just too expensive here

[mortal tundra]

at the booths ? yeah thats international pop up booths during events are more expensive.

[honest notch]

I just miss hawkers

[distant pollen]

Confirmed Sakura bloom south east of Osaka castle

Also if you’re in Osaka check out the circus!

[dense ferry]

Anyone planning on going to this over the weekend? https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/meguro-river-sakura-festival

[mortal tundra]

i saw japanese handcrafted watches with mechanical parts at the Skytree mall for 20-30000 yen

[tight flax]

Where is this? Or do you have a link?

[frozen hazel]

We're thinking about it, we just got into town last night and are still acclimating to jet lag and figuring things out

[tawny sigil]

Checked into my next hotel and after a week at a capsule an actual hotel feels like a castle

[tight flax]

Is this in the southeast part of the Osaka castle gardens/park, or a bit further away from the actual castle grounds?

[honest notch]

Wow. Im looking for 60s-70s Seiko watches. FIREKIDS in Nakano Bway had some

[tawny sigil]

My guess is around here

You can see the tracks above the pic

[mortal tundra]

trade em for some cheap toys , kids are easy to fool

[honest notch]

true love in ueno park

[dusk garden]

Anyone food in harajuku?

[mortal tundra]

when ? @dusk garden

if i come for food i also have to change to the hotel before as the gig is right after

can take 1h i believe

[ashen tangle]

Down for dinner in shinjuku

[dusk garden]

I'm gonna do some time in Yoyogi. So if you want, we can meet later

[honest notch]

@mortal tundra sorry, where is this antique market?

[dusk garden]

Anywhere near the area Shinjuku,shibuya, Harajuku

[mortal tundra]

gig is at 6 in shinjuku

[dusk garden]

Yeah just lemme know

[mortal tundra]

oke ill go shower , change first then tag

[distant pollen]

Absolutely

[distant pollen]

Correct

[honest notch]

ah I found it

down the stairs on the side opposite to ueno station

[restive holly]

Holy shit akane didn't get abandoned

[ashen tangle]

yet

sucks no Sakura yet. We went to sumida park and the trees don't even have leaves on them

[dusk garden]

https://tenor.com/view/wolves-howl-winter-snow-gif-14315064

[ashen tangle]

same time last year it was filled

[tight flax]

Thanks! And do you have a link for that circus you recommend?

[dusk garden]

Two wolves now

@restive holly

[frosty wasp]

who's in dotonbori tomorrow night?

[topaz helm]

So I just found the emptier inari shrine. You have to go to Kyushu though

That was on arrival. Had a good minute uninterrupted on that spot

[mortal tundra]

@dusk garden @ashen tangle am ready what time you think we can start ?

[dusk garden]

At Meiji jingu rn

Not sure. Probably a bit

Accidentally got here

[mortal tundra]

it will take me 25-30mins to reach any of those stations so please let me know early which station

[dusk garden]

Could leave and come back

Ahhh why don't we meet in Harajuku

And if we need to transfer, I'll pay your ticket

[mortal tundra]

its no issue, ill start for harajuku st for now will tag once im there

[azure zodiac]

@dusk garden When do you head back home again?

[dusk garden]

May 5th

[azure zodiac]

gotcha

Was wondering if we would cross paths again, but sadly I'm not arriving until June 13

[dusk garden]

Sadge

[topaz helm]

June? You like it humid and hot eh

[mortal tundra]

Mr

[dusk garden]

Walking back toward harajuku station

Not far

[restive holly]

Damm akane
Bad with time!

[dusk garden]

Nah right on time bb

Where you at @mortal tundra

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hjhuZ1dw7zaa29nTA

Maybe meet here since it's not packed

[mortal tundra]

Otemachi for Harajuku
15mins

[dusk garden]

Gotcha

@azure zodiac You did 2 Foods shibuya loft right?

[azure zodiac]

I didn't go there, I just recommended it.

[dusk garden]

Ok gotcha

I wasnt sure haha

I'm early for THIS meetup

Also, I did the akebonobashi to shibuya transfer this time

Ezpz if you don't try taking the fucking saikyo line

Or whatever maps told me to take

[sour mirage]

Why is it that everytime there is a meetup, it’s always just a bunch of dudes 🤣

[dusk garden]

It's a discord for a reddit group

Reddit demographic is disproportionately male to begin with

[restive holly]

Why it matter? Lol

[dusk garden]

I can actually meet you in gate if you wanna go Shinjuku instead. Themis loft place looks good

[mortal tundra]

i identify as Pepe frog

[dusk garden]

This*

You still in station?

Or train?

[mortal tundra]

1 more stop

[dusk garden]

Jr?

[mortal tundra]

C line

[dusk garden]

Oh ok we'd have to transfer you anyways. We can meet at west exit shrine entrance as planned

And figure it out

[restive holly]

Make sure u have akane princess carry u

[dusk garden]

I'm 1 foot tall, but very strong

[mortal tundra]

Piggybag plz ?
been walking 5-6hours

[azure zodiac]

Because a lot of the meetups are drinking + karaoke.

I've met several female discord members through here, but its usually just us 2 hanging out and doing stuff. Usually afternoon tea + food + sightseeing.

[mortal tundra]

ok im here looking for west exit

[dusk garden]

Kk green jacket

White pants

[mortal tundra]

which gate is west?

[dusk garden]

Athleisure

Brown hair

I don't think they have exit numbers

I checked

[mortal tundra]

yoyogi side or jingumae ?

[dusk garden]

Yoyogi side

Just walk toward the pin I dropped

Pinhead

Brown hair

On phone

Camp backback

1 foot tall

Camo backpack *

[mortal tundra]

that took me to ezxt nr 1

[dusk garden]

Lmao

[old reef]

I just watched someone probably spend a 15000 yen on a claw machine for a figure worth probably 2600

[dusk garden]

Just walk outside to the shrine entrance
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hjhuZ1dw7zaa29nTA

Should be ez to find

[royal path]

Dayumm

[tropic seal]

The memory is worth 15000 yen

[mortal tundra]

traffic lights taking forever

ok im by the dude at the chair with the hat.
Black Blue White clothes

[dusk garden]

Meet at big gate

I'm at the big gate

Right side

https://goo.gl/maps/XDDUMMpv4tqngp4RA

[royal path]

So I'm looking for a beyblade. Any suggestions of where i might find a store where can attempt to search? Lol

[topaz helm]

Surugaya?

[distant pollen]

I don’t but it’s a 10 minute walk from Osaka castle, to the east. I would google kinoshita circus

My heart is breaking a bit. Just boarded the nozomi Shinkansen - leaving Osaka and who knows if I’ll ever be back. Headed to Tokyo for the weekend and that’ll be great but I leave Monday and it’s all been so wonderful

What is this liquid coming out of my eyes?!

[ionic iris]

Me gusta

[tawny sigil]

Anyone in Hiroshima tonight/ this weekend?

[ashen tangle]

What am I doing? Lol I’m in shinjuku right now

Kabukicho area playing crane games

[hybrid lagoon]

anyone drinking tonight?

[reef burrow]

looks like some ppl in Shinjuku and some in Shibuya tn

[topaz helm]

I will be there in the next 2 days

[tawny sigil]

I leave Monday morning to head back to Tokyo just got here tonight was wondering if anyone wanted to grab some dinner or anything

[topaz helm]

If you can wait for tomorrow, I plan to go to the okonomiyaki building

[tawny sigil]

Could be interested in that tomorrow night for sure I was planning to go to miyajima tomorrow so just depends on the timing of when I get back and when you want to go

Was thinking about grabbing oysters tonight

[topaz helm]

There isn't much going on in hiroshima. It's a quiet city compared to Tokyo/osaka

[tropic seal]

I'm keen on a drink tonight, I think a lot are going to clubs though

[tawny sigil]

Yeah I’m cool with that don’t really care to go drink and party lol here for the history of it just figured I would see if anyone was around and wanted to grab dinner

[topaz helm]

Probably dinner. I'm doing an Eva pilgrimage during the day

[frank basin]

I’ll be in Shinjuku drinking, at 11:00 going here https://zerotokyo.jp/en/event/area-zero-2/

[tropic seal]

I'm going to get a feed at CoCo Ichibanya because I can't stop thinking about it, but if anybody wants to meet at craft beer factory at like 730 let me know!

I am a slut for craft beer and will be there regardless

[flint nacelle]

Went to don today to get a sweatshirt and couldn’t find one

Help I need something to keep me warm but also says Tokyo on it

[mortal tundra]

@dusk garden futokoshin line to shinjuku 240m walk within the station

[long maple]

Same

[grave bough]

Just arrived in Shinjuku. Anyone up for dinner?

[long maple]

I'll be getting dinner/drinks in shin okubo around 8

Then heading over to zero around 11

[topaz helm]

Lol try Uniqlo if you don't care enough to not wear the basics

[fallen pasture]

Gig in Shinjuku, getting ready to head over now #1172954635569471549 message

[flint nacelle]

I’ll get a dinner in a little bit

Just had some Taco Bell in Shibuya

[topaz helm]

Did you get lost?

[mortal tundra]

hm Shimokitazawa district

[flint nacelle]

They had frozen margaritas!

[mortal tundra]

how you gonna drink it if frozen ? bad

[inner mortar]

Swallow it whole

[flint nacelle]

It’s like a slushee

[topaz helm]

Warm it up with body temperature

Then chug it down

[reef burrow]

how was it?
haven't had any american fast food here

[inner mortar]

Sit on it like an egg waiting to hatch

[flint nacelle]

It was average, didn’t taste as good as home but it’s probably better for you here

[surreal charm]

Will be going to either womb or vent later tn! If anyone’s interested in joining hmu 😄

[plush silo]

Keen to check out Zero Tokyo tonight, happy to link with anyone beforehand will likely head to Shinjuku around 8-9pm

[ashen tangle]

1800 yen

[dusk garden]

I saw Freiren figures at a store called trader or something for 2200 yen

Game shops

[zealous hound]

Made it to Kyoto, transit took way longer than expected with all of the lines to pick up rail passes and to find everything. Wondering what I can still see before the daylight goes.

[dusk garden]

Another day hating Shinjuku station

[boreal lake]

you can customize a sweatshirt in uniqlo the one in ginza is where i did it, w tokyo on it they have cute stickers

[distant pollen]

530 dinner? It’s so early!

[tawny sigil]

The meat in that taco looks less fake

[azure zodiac]

I may ahve to pick up some in June

Hopefully they have a massive surplus

[dusk garden]

This is the outside of the store, but accidentally didn't get the store name

[long maple]

Meeting someone else in shin okubo if you wanna meet us for drinks before the thing

We're going to zero too

[old reef]

Nishiki market

[reef burrow]

always time for food

[frank basin]

I’m an hour away but heading over to Shinjuku now

[long maple]

Lmk when you're there I'll link you where we're @

[distant pollen]

@reef burrow we’ve had one breakfast yes…

[reef burrow]

anyone wanna get some kfc in Shinjuku?

[mortal tundra]

reeee i wanted that since i dropped frieren the other day but this machine was mad hard

[tropic seal]

Gz

[ashen tangle]

Thanks

[tropic seal]

That's actually sick for 1800

[ashen tangle]

I sumimasen it

And worker put it in a easy position 🤣

[tropic seal]

No shame in a sumimasen on the claw machines

[ashen tangle]

Yeaaaa

The machine was impossible to win

[tropic seal]

A lot of them are so hard

[ashen tangle]

Yeah

[grave bough]

lol not the moment I posted it. Still haven’t eaten

[tropic seal]

I got this for about 1500 which was dece

[distant pollen]

I wanna eat both kfc and Taco Bell

[flint nacelle]

I need some caffeine and then I can walk to kabuchiko

[tropic seal]

Get coco inchibanya if you havent already it slaps so hard

I can't stop thinking about it

[azure zodiac]

but why.....?

[distant pollen]

Gotta complete the trifecta - already paid homage to the big Mc

[plush silo]

Awesome I'll shout you around 8 or so there

[reef burrow]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/srxbLz8p3eVpigwEA

headin over this kfc rn to grab some real quick

[flint nacelle]

Can you drink alcohol in public here

Swag

[tight flax]

Some people don't appreciate the greatness of Japanese food like we do or they miss our shitty American food cuz it's engraved in us maybe. I'll have McDonald's once in each new country, but otherwise you couldn't pay me to eat American fast food in most foreign countries after that, especially in Japan where there amazing food everywhere you turn

[azure zodiac]

I do want to try KFC one time just so I have some frame of reference

I must admit that sometimes I do go for mcdonalds while in Japan

Just because I really want some crispy fries and nuggets with BBQ sauce

[tropic seal]

Ey man let the people eat kfc

[azure zodiac]

Sometimes I just have that itch

[tight flax]

McDonald's in Japan does taste better than back home, so maybe other fast food chains do too and we are being too harsh hehe

[azure zodiac]

I get KFC and I get Mcdonalds

Taco Bell baffles me

[long maple]

If you have time to try local cuisine, I don't think it's a big deal to enjoy what you have at home too

I've been here a while and a lot of my favorite restaurants serve American food

[tight flax]

Sorry if my response came off negative. I was just stating why I think some people might choose to want american fast food here in Japan

[ashen tangle]

If you do kfc

[dense ferry]

Thinking of getting this backpack I saw at a Disney pop up market in Ginza to carry all the stuff I plan to buy here

[ashen tangle]

Get the kfc sandwiches

[clear bobcat]

KFC at xmas time in Japan is like a cultural phenomenon.

[tropic seal]

Hahah you're all good man, I prefer Japanese food while here but sometimes that western fast food just hit

[flint nacelle]

I was missing home today and when I saw a Taco Bell on the street knew I had to try it here in Japan

[tropic seal]

Mcdonalds is good too, they steam the buns

I'm into it

[tight flax]

Yeah I feel that. I just think Japan has the best food in the world, so hard for me to personally crave American food too often while here. But I get why many sometimes just miss home or miss the food they used to for sure

[tight flax]

McDonald's is so much better here than back home, it's actually baffling haha

[tropic seal]

Yeah the food here is unreal, and cheap 😭 not keen to go back home Sunday

[dense ferry]

There are definitely regional differences between fast food franchises. I am planning on getting one of these matcha pies from a local McDonald before I leave

[humble flame]

Hey, I’m in Osaka too. Let me know if there are any plans.

[clear bobcat]

Btw @tight flax were you thinking of grabbing dinner again this evening? I'm on my way back from Nara at the moment and need to recharge my phone before I head out again for dinner.

[ionic iris]

Holy shit, I just saw Scientology of Japan…

Tom cruise putting in work

[tight flax]

@humble flame @clear bobcat I will be free for dinner 8ish and I have been chatting with @fallow plinth who also wants to get dinner in Osaka. So if 8ish is good for everyone, the 4 of us can meet near dotonbori and figure it out?

[humble flame]

Sounds good.

[clear bobcat]

👍👍

[honest notch]

Does anyone know what the Moonies are called in Japanese? I seriously failed to find this through some frustrated searches

[fallen pasture]

旧統一教会
kyuu tou itsu kyou kai

[ionic iris]

Habo the goat

[fallen pasture]

🐐

omw to shinjuku

[ionic iris]

You gonna be at clubasia later?

[narrow reef]

Hey guys
Do you have some recommendations for a bar in Shinjuku or Shibuya?

[tropic seal]

What kind of bar? So many different types

[hybrid lagoon]

So where are people tonight

[mortal tundra]

im at this club listening to asmr sounds

[plush silo]

that sounds interesting, what's it called? love some asmr

[mortal tundra]

DJ plays like the most fire beat then proceeds to play elevator music

[narrow reef]

Maybe something with live music? A place where you have some space to chill I would say hahah

[mortal tundra]

im jking its whatever they play before the live show. Shinjiku Marz

[plush silo]

you never know in Japan haha

[mortal tundra]

i keep an open mind for like an hour or so

[distant pollen]

Which of these is the fastest , which I assume means least amount of stops?

Rapid?

[royal path]

When you say fastest it depends if it includes your stop. Messed up twice on those already lol

[tight flax]

@clear bobcat @fallow plinth @humble flame if any of you want to suggest a spot in dotonbori for us to meet, let me know and I could be there by 8/8:10 the latest

[frank basin]

Hey @long maple got to shinjuku

[long maple]

I'm at shin okubo, it's one stop down

Via JY line

[plush silo]

I'm running a bit late got stuck on a call - what time will you head to Shinjuku @long maple ?

[long maple]

Around 10/11 probably

[fallow plinth]

We could just meet wherever you guys met the other day.

[teal remnant]

Mind if I join you guys at around 8.40-ish if you all are still in the area?

[fallow plinth]

Sure thing! I was gonna say I'll get there around 8:30-ish anyway

[tawny sigil]

The party in Osaka starts when I leave haha

[tight flax]

@clear bobcat @humble flame are you both good with 830/40? If so, we can just all meet together and that gives time for @teal remnant To join us

[humble flame]

I am actually on my way, but I can just walk around while everyone comes

[clear bobcat]

I'm fine with 8:30. I just climbed a massive hill in Nara and I need to rest my feet a bit lol.

[tawny sigil]

Just go to book of plus and buy things you don’t need I’m not talking from experience or anything here surely

[tight flax]

Ok cool thanks. I'll probably get there a bit before 830 too anyway.

[fallow plinth]

Cool! So where exactly did you guys meet the last time?

[clear bobcat]

@eldy I think it was a FamilyMart near Shinsaibashi last night. https://maps.app.goo.gl/GnSD7zdFpg4beRWy9

[tight flax]

An exit by the namba station, but let me find a better meeting spot for dotonbori

[tawny sigil]

You are nicer then me I was going to just say at family mart which one idk just guess

[tight flax]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fMogp4MGJNB5joeN8

[fallow plinth]

There's one at every turn bro😂

[tight flax]

@fallow plinth @clear bobcat @teal remnant @humble flame meet here at this drug store by dotonbori entrance at 830/40?

[tawny sigil]

That adds to the fun

[clear bobcat]

@tight flax sounds good to me.

[fallow plinth]

Cool👍

[teal remnant]

Works for me!

[humble flame]

Same

[tight flax]

Aight awesome, see y'all then

[tawny sigil]

Walked by a cake place on my way home you know I had to

[humble flame]

FYI I’m taking a slight detour to osaka castle to see it lit up at night since I had time.

[mortal tundra]

https://tenor.com/view/anime-cake-sad-happy-gif-9705635

[tawny sigil]

The strawberries are so incredible it’s like I see them and I’m like yeah I got to get that

[frank basin]

@long maple just left shin okubo wya?

[long maple]

One sec

[mortal tundra]

ye been having quite a few of these strawberry sweets lately

[dusk garden]

In Shinjuku if anyone wants to grab a bite to eat and a drink

[long maple]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6gmShTbyskD5iby6A?g_st=ic

[frank basin]

I’ll be there in a couple mins I’m wearing a white jacket and black boots

[long maple]

Okay actually go to the first floor not basement

Pungmu store

[broken star]

Anyone going golden Gai later?

[dusk garden]

This would have been better if I took the half if the donut with the fruit

[mortal tundra]

[dusk garden]

Still in Shinjuku about to head for apartment. Last call if anyone wants to eat food.

Or drink

[mortal tundra]

my legs are killing me went to the gig with 21.000 steps and only 1hour break since morning and now its 25k i dont think ill last much longer

[dusk garden]

Go rest. Anime convention calls to you

[tight flax]

Ok cool. I'll be heading out in 10 minutes, so should be at that drug store by 835/40

[restive holly]

@dusk garden how was ur dinner

[clear bobcat]

@tight flax @fallow plinth @teal remnant @humble flame I'm 3 minutes away from the meeting point. See y'all soon.

[tight flax]

Heading that way now. See ya soon

[honest notch]

sankyu

[dusk garden]

Skipped it. Lunch was good though.

Loft a bit overpriced, but the burger was tasty

[restive holly]

Damn how much was loft lol

[dusk garden]

Like 1430 yen for a burger

[restive holly]

Oof. Better have been good lmao

[dusk garden]

The burger wasn't skimpy though

[restive holly]

Like a rank

[restive holly]

Like u

[dusk garden]

1 foot tall strong men can't afford to be

[restive holly]

Ah trans humor. I'll have better ones evetually

But until then. My car will keep running

[dusk garden]

I am straight up overdressed at all times

Layers

[restive holly]

Ah but I can't wait for what u make me go eat on the 28th

Buehue

[dusk garden]

Like a sweater onion

[restive holly]

So ur like the japanese

[dusk garden]

Nah wrong overdressed

[fallow plinth]

I'm here!

[clear bobcat]

Osaka gang, I'm sitting across from the sign

[restive holly]

https://tenor.com/view/honor-crazy-power-powerpuff-powerpuffgirls-gif-14779452

This is u ain't it akane

[dusk garden]

I look exactly like that

Yes

[dusk garden]

I'll find only the best food for rice

[teal remnant]

I’m walking past Don Quijote. Will be there shortly!

[restive holly]

Good
Can't wait to try ur weird dietary needs in japan

[dusk garden]

It will be easy for you. You only do one restaurant. No combini label hell

[tight flax]

Cool should be there in a few

[plush silo]

heading to Shinjuku for 9ish let me know when you guys are around? @long maple @frank basin

[restive holly]

Yea I'll eat anything so I'm ready

[frank basin]

Let me know when your in shin okubo

[plush silo]

I might just go to Shinjuku as I have to backtrack to go to Shin Okobu and then come back

[viral river]

Still have room for one more?

[tight flax]

Yeah sure. We still at the drug store waiting on @humble flame

[humble flame]

Coming in 8min

[viral river]

woo

I'm about 5-7 mins away

[dusk garden]

Anything?

[reef burrow]

lmk if yall are still in Shinjuku before last train

[restive holly]

https://tenor.com/view/ron-swanson-food-eat-gif-9983241

[tight flax]

Ok cool

[humble flame]

I’m here

Entrance of the store

[tight flax]

We hanging by pole across the store. I have red hoodie and grey jacket

[weak wind]

You mean in Higashi Shinjuku/Shin Okubo, I just walked past that too. Looked hella fancy

[ionic iris]

Hahah yeahhh. They got Tom cruise shmoneyyy

[weak wind]

Anyone up for ramen at 22:30 in Kabukicho?

[sly solar]

Is anyone in Fukuoka this weekend?

[topaz helm]

Today is my last day in Fukuoka

[frank basin]

Anyone else coming to shinjuku tonight?

[distant pollen]

I know the trains stop at midnight

When do the busses stop?

@frank basin meeting up in shinjuku as we speak

[plush silo]

Few of us here now

[sacred valley]

fuck why the hell it snowin

[broken star]

Who at golden Gai

[plush silo]

Few of us here you close?

[split rover]

Anyone in Shibuya tonight ?

We’re planning to do 1h of all you can drink karaoke into club

Feel free to join if you feel like it 💪

[fallen pasture]

#1218110805451477142 are going to clubasia

[dusty harness]

I love love stories that's so cute

[reef burrow]

headin back to Shinjuku if yall still out

[plush silo]

Where ya at

[reef burrow]

still in Shibuya rn

should be back in Shin-Okubo station in ~20 min

@plush silo where yall at?

[plush silo]

Called shampoo

#shampoo 👌

[reef burrow]

google maps?

[plush silo]

Trying to find maps

Not sure it has one

I can meet you outside

[reef burrow]

20 min walk away

[plush silo]

OK let me know when close

[tight flax]

Thank you, appreciate that! Yeah it's pretty unexpected love story, but can't run away from feelings so we are doing the long distance dating for now, I'll go spend a good length of time with her later this summer/fall, and we shall see how it goes 🙏

[plush silo]

Anyone at zero?

[last prairie]

Just landed!

[dusk garden]

yooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[long maple]

Yeah I'm on b4

[last prairie]

Passmo and Suica lines don't open for another two hours, and the ATM rejects my Schwab card

We're 2 for 2 so far

[dusk garden]

Sheeeeeesh

That's crazy

Did you manage to get to your room?

[last prairie]

Nope, still stuck at the airport, might wait it out for another hour and half while trains and Suica opens

Kinda don't wanna leave here without a Suica, dunno how I'd get around otherwise

[dusk garden]

You go to jr travel info kiosk in Tokyo station for suica

They weren't selling them in shinjuku

Could book your shinkansen at the same time if you havent

I went without suica for like, a week and a half

https://tenor.com/view/shrug-smug-smile-miss-kobayashi-kobayashisan-chi-no-maid-dragon-gif-13119038

So you have no JP money?

[last prairie]

I do, used my main bank card

But don't wanna take the taxi then figure out Suica shit, rather wait and finish it now

[midnight hull]

No iphone?

[last prairie]

No, and trains open at 5

[midnight hull]

Icic. Sadness

[last prairie]

IC card sadness 😭

[viral drift]

Do you have an iphone

You can add suica to apple wallet

[last prairie]

Nope, sad old Android

[azure zodiac]

@last prairie I wonder why your card was rejected

The Schwab

That’s weird

Did you call Schwab and put a travel notice?

[last prairie]

"withdrawal limit exceeded" when trying with 30k or 50k yen, then I gave up since my BofA ATM fee is like $5 and I didn't wanna call

The Schwab worked for a coffee purchase just now though

[last prairie]

Ah, I did not, dang

[dusk garden]

That'll do it

[grizzled shore]

On my way to Shinjuku! See yall soon

[torpid cave]

Finally made it on the plane, see you soon everyone, what a tough day

[ashen tangle]

Good night/day at club asia 😂 everyone goes hard here

[last prairie]

@finite shore @dusk garden are you guys still on for this today?

[dusky chasm]

Finally back at my hotel lol

[finite shore]

Yes! Glad you made it to Tokyo

[last prairie]

Nice, see you there!

[finite shore]

@last prairie @dusk garden
Do you want to check out this bar after the concert? It's a bar that where all the servers are muscular woman. They perform muscle-themed moves while serving our drinks. You can even pay them to slap you LMAO. My friend said it was his favorite place in Japan. It's about 30 minutes from the live music venue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0DedHpB2os&ab_channel=TokyoWeekender

[finite shore]

@last prairie @dusk garden
Did you want to eat dinner before the concert or just meet at the concert?

[last prairie]

I might be in if I'm not too tired (for the bar), didn't get any sleep on the flight

[signal coyote]

Hey guys.. any recommendations of areas to go out and drink in Shinjuku that isn't Golden Gai?

[finite shore]

Sounds good. Totally fine if you need to rest btw.

[mortal tundra]

Heading to Tokyo Big Sight
all those heading to the grand anime event.
Hope to see you there.

[soft cape]

I went, it's pretty fun. I had reserved about 3 weeks in advance though. They were completely booked the day I went and the day after.

I was in the bathroom at one point and heard someone get slapped all the way across the room. They kind of don't hold back.

[finite shore]

Do I need to book a reservation to go?

[soft cape]

I would recommend. When my friends went in Sep, they had 2 spots. Granted there were 4 of them. I went on a Friday and it was booked out. Maybe easier on the weekdays to walk in.

[finite shore]

Dang reservations closed an hour ago 🙃

[mortal tundra]

you can reserve for another day probably

it cant be that crowded specially since they expanded their bar

[finite shore]

Any down to go to the muscle bar tomorrow or next Saturday?

[soft cape]

Guess they are booked solid today. Makes sense since it's the weekend.

I could try asking Aya when's the best day to walk in without reservation but she just recently started working there again so she might not be sure.

[mortal tundra]

most of them are recent
very few have been there since last year. Aside from the manager.
One became kickboxing champion
One Lifting champion
One went viral and does stream and instagram
and the manager is FBB champion too

[finite shore]

@fallen pasture What time do live music gigs generally start at?

[fallen pasture]

6-7pm

On weekends they can be earlier

There are midnight events too that start 11pm-12am

[finite shore]

I'm thinking of booking a reservation to a bar at either 5pm or 8pm. Sounds like 5pm is better?

[fallen pasture]

Yeah 8pm will be an exact clash with any event

[finite shore]

Any live music for either Friday or Saturday next week?

[fallen pasture]

https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C4fr377yJnj/
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C4iIz7eyxLA
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C4Xj-8DSGKI/

[azure zodiac]

You going to be around on 4/1?

[fallen pasture]

https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C4K-lcsSfIm/

[azure zodiac]

lol you know me too well

OOH wait

3/30 shows

[fallen pasture]

ahhhh I need to get that one on the page

3/30 too many good options

[azure zodiac]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2FNWK2vtP-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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[azure zodiac]

Yeah I would have to pick between Periwinkles and Tomboys

That's a choice I'm glad I didn't have to end up making

though personally for most people

I think you should go see The Tomboys

The Tomboys are insanely good fun to watch. Their energy is electrifying.

Especially women

Because Habo totally needs more female fans to show up at their shows 😛

[dense ferry]

So anyone want to check out the Sakura light up festival at Naka-Meguro tonight? I was thinking of checking it out from 5:30 - 7:30, so those of you going to shows tonight can come along and still make the shows in time. https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/meguro-river-sakura-festival

[flint nacelle]

Has anyone run into any trouble buying and reserving a Shinkansen ticket day of when you arrive to the station?

No oversized luggage

[fallen pasture]

Only likely to be issues if it's a national holiday, or sometimes at rush hour

[flint nacelle]

And if it’s today?

Like at 10:30 am

[fallen pasture]

No problem

[flint nacelle]

Or 11

[topaz helm]

Nop

[flint nacelle]

Okay sweet just don’t want to stand the whole way

I’m so tired and jet lagged , went out last night and got no sleep

[topaz helm]

Worst case you get an unreserved seat and may have to stand

But Shinkansen come by often

[flint nacelle]

Okay I’ll just try to get one with a reserved seat and wait

[ashen tangle]

I’m on a bus to the airport now. For Osaka

[flint nacelle]

Have a safe trip!

[ashen tangle]

2.5 hours sleep

💀

[topaz helm]

2.5? Rookie numbers

[ashen tangle]

😂

Good luck on your Shinkansen @flint nacelle should be good on getting ticket. Hopefully a reserved seat and you can buy a ekiben for the ride

[flint nacelle]

What’s Ekiben

Sweet

[fallen pasture]

eki = station
ben = bento

[topaz helm]

Ridiculously overpriced imo but do it for the experience if you want

[dense ferry]

Although if you are leaving from Tokyo station, Daimaru has amazing obenyo boxes which are much better quality then those you can buy on the Shinkansen.

[azure zodiac]

I would say it’s a tad pricier but the prices are pretty reasonable

[topaz helm]

I guess it makes more sense for longer trips. I don't see myself paying 1500-2000 yen for a box where I can grab snacks for cheaper

[azure zodiac]

some of them are bleh

but some are quite good, especially the ones you can find in malls/dept stores

[royal path]

I'm in dotonbori tonight ✌️

[tawny sigil]

You could use smartEX for your Shinkansen tickets I’ve noticed for me my Amex card is the only one that worked so if you don’t have an Amex you might have issues

[flint nacelle]

Thanks for the advice i tried with a visa and didn’t work 😦

[tawny sigil]

Yeah my visa just kept failing my Amex worked if you have a few cards maybe just try all of them and see what happens

[topaz helm]

Visa should work. Maybe your company is rejecting it or the machine doesn't take it

[tawny sigil]

For smartEX I think is what she means not for the station machine

[finite shore]

Heads up. When I last jogged past the Meguro River, there were no cherry blossoms. That was 2 days ago

[fallen pasture]

No blooming yet. It is expected to start on Monday with the peak on Tuesday of the following week

[vernal tapir]

I've seen like 3 trees 😢

[winter sundial]

Agreed lol

[tulip needle]

Yes, looks very barren still. And it’s cold 🥶

[winter sundial]

@flint nacelle there's always seats in shinkansen so no worries. Bought mine from hiroshima to osaka few days ago 15 min before the train ride lol

[rich yacht]

looks cool. I'd be up for checking out the festival later

[dense ferry]

Thanks for the heads up! Might postpone for next weekend then.

Got taken to a cocktail bar I wanted to try out in Ginza last night which was pretty neat.

[dense ferry]

It looks like there isn’t much Sakura at the moment. If you are here the following weekend, I’ll be going to the Maguro Sakura Festival instead and you are welcome to join?

[tight flax]

I'll be in Tokyo next weekend, I'm down for this I think

[flint nacelle]

Do i buy the bento boxes where the ticket line is for Shinkansen or is it past the gates after you pay

[azure zodiac]

@flint nacelle Which station?

[flint nacelle]

Tokyo south transfer

[azure zodiac]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HTFMCYgRJBSZY2gr6

Head up to 1F or ground floor

It'll be BEFORE the ticket gates

Head to Daimaru, the floor you should enter on should be a dessert floor

Go DOWN one floor on the escalators

There will be a ton of counters with a bunch of food items

[flint nacelle]

Cool thanks!

Unfortunately I’m already in line and I’m not getting out

[azure zodiac]

Okay

If you go up to the platforms

You can see some small kiosks with bento boxes

@flint nacelle Look for one of these

if you're okay with eating beef tongue

These are self-heating bentos

So once you are ready to eat, pull the string

and wait about 5-10 minutes for it to heat up

[flint nacelle]

That’s so cool

[graceful dock]

That beef tongue looks so good

[azure zodiac]

It was legitimately good

for like $8-9 USD

Plus I think the whole self heating bento thing is just cool

[tight flax]

This looks good. Can I find this at shin Osaka station too?

[azure zodiac]

Honestly I have no idea. I never tried looking.

You can try!

They have some self-heating bentos I'm sure

[tight flax]

Ok cool

[azure zodiac]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rShk47deNMY

some might be in fridges too

[dense ferry]

Awesome! I’ll post closer to the date.

[harsh raven]

Might be down for this, but not 100%
Gonna be out so I'm not sure i'll make it in time

[flint nacelle]

Okay everyone im headed to Osaka lmk when y’all want to get together

[clear bobcat]

Some of us will probably meet tonight for yakiniku dinner here.

[arctic smelt]

In Tokyo now friends

[viral river]

I can meet before or after sumo at like 8pm

[flint nacelle]

Okay!

[ashen tangle]

I’ll be flying to Osaka soon so might be down for that as well

Might just head to music show at fire loop tho

[royal path]

Getting to osaka in like 3 hours

[azure zodiac]

@ashen tangle @royal path

[tight flax]

What kind of music?

[tight flax]

What kinda show?

[azure zodiac]

I have absolutely no idea

I just saw the post

[tight flax]

Oh ok thanks

I'll look em up maybe

[ashen tangle]

I just wanted to check out blurred city lights. Shoegaze dream pop

No idea who the others are

[distant pollen]

Anyone been to nakameguro today?

[distant pollen]

Spend the extra money and a get seat at the back with a spot for@your oversized luggage. It’s so relaxing and private since no one buys them.
#get a window seat on the right side if you’re headed to Osaka for a good look at mt Fuji

[distant pollen]

Same - had to use my Amex

[flint nacelle]

Thanks for the tips!

Does anyone experience motion sickness on it?

[ashen tangle]

My niece did back in November

Both of them

[topaz helm]

I do but not on the Shinkansen

[ashen tangle]

Idk what they use here in Japan for it. But an antihistamine may help

We didn’t have any so they just ended up not eating most of their bento

[flint nacelle]

Okay i can’t tell if it’s in my head or if I’m hungry but i normally don’t get motion sickness

But these trains are so cool

[finite shore]

@last prairie @dusk garden
Probably can't make it for dinner unless you want to eat afterwards. I can meet you at the music venue

@fallen pasture can you confirm that this where live music is tonight?
Shimokitazawa Chikamichi
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GXd8ZCVaeb7s4SQS7

[fallen pasture]

Yes that's it

I told the owner to register an English name on Google Maps but he hasn't done it

[last prairie]

Same here. See you there!

[graceful dock]

Me why

[distant pollen]

Wanted to see if any of the cherry’s had blossomed

[graceful dock]

Negative

Just got back from ramen down there

Walked a good chunk of meguro and nakameguro

Rainy, cold, and barren

[azure zodiac]

#attractions message

[finite shore]

Do you know if the place allows for flash photography? I'm thinking of bringing my Polaroid camera

[fallen pasture]

No do not take flash photos at shows

[tight flax]

Oh cool

[honest notch]

Shin Osaka has some nice looking beef sando

[tight flax]

Ohh good to know.

Taking a noon train to Tokyo tomorrow, so will look for either beef sando or tongue bento for my trip

[azure zodiac]

Would it be fine to take one with the artists in between sets or post show?

with their permission of course

[fallen pasture]

Yeah

Flash during the show is distracting for people trying to enjoy the performance and spoils the lighting the technical team has worked so hard to achieve

[frosty wasp]

it's so rainy today 😭

[frosty wasp]

ohh, wanna meet me in dotonbori later?

[topaz helm]

Get ready for even more rain tomorrow

[honest notch]

My travel umbrella died in Ibusuki so I caved and bought a full-sized kombini one today

[ashen tangle]

@fallen pasture is the order listed usually their play order correct?

[fallen pasture]

No

Order is arbitrary

The flyer/poster is typically made long before the timetable

[ashen tangle]

Ok

[fallen pasture]

Some event organisers share the timetable but it’s often a little hard to find, somewhere on Twitter or Insta Stories

[brisk terrace]

Is anyone at Anime Japan today?

[topaz helm]

Does your accommodation have spare umbrellas? You could have saved some money

[brisk terrace]

First con in Japan and struggling to figure out how to buy merch at Anime Japan. I think they want me to get a ticket to get in line to get merch, buy I've got no clue where to get it. My Japanese isn't good enough to figure it out. If there's any one here let's meet up and work.together!

[oblique orchid]

Barren except for all the ppl trying to sell alcohol on the streets...

I did not realize that Sakura season was a big drinking holiday. I thought it'd be more like DC w bad ice cream

[dusk garden]

Yeah I'm down

gonna hit up shinjuku fire museum

and then get ready to do show

If anyone wants to peep this museum with me feel free. Its only like, an hour though

doing it because its 10 minute walk and free

might do some shopping in shinjuku/shibuya after

[dusk garden]

that does sound fun. A big maybe from me depending on vibe after the show

[azure zodiac]

Check out the tobacco museum too

[dusk garden]

oh? Also in shinjuku?

[azure zodiac]

Tobacco & Salt Museum
[phone]

https://g.co/kgs/Kmv96Ho

I found it quite interesting

It also is super cheap to enter

I think like 100 yen

[dusk garden]

a bit out there, but maybe some time

so many museums in Tokyo

Like I said, picking fire museum because its RIGHT there

also, been watching daigo anime

firemen are in

[old reef]

Recovery day for me. Hope everyone is having a good day with this rainy weather

[tawny sigil]

Hiked up mt misen with the rain now I’m just cold and muddy

[honest notch]

Nope - daiso probably best place to buy (300 yen) tho

Going tonight

[finite shore]

Looks like we need a reservation, so its no go today. We can go next week if you're still here

[dusk garden]

ah gotcha

I might still be up for something after

[finite shore]

Sure. Maybe food

[dusk garden]

also, @last prairie wanna catch dinner before show?

something light so I can have second dinner after

also, if @fallen pasture is going, you wanna catch some food?

we could also do crape before show

there is a crape shop with a vegan option right outside the venues in Shimo kita

I didn't get to try it yet

[last prairie]

I'm down, where? I'm heading home for a bit before the show

[dusk garden]

no idea yet