April 2024

[graceful mural]

hahahahahhaha

Im so sorry

at least the macha cookie was decent

🍃

Really wish I was in Osaka

drinking with yall

How long are you in Kansai? I recall we have no overlap anymore

but I wanted to double check

[ruby prawn]

Yeah, as if I didn't have to throw after my grass latte 🤢

[rain jetty]

@smoky verge Where u guys at? We are at ebisu rn 10 mij away from Shibuya, if we can store our bags at alocker anywhere in Shibuya we can join aswell

[ruby prawn]

Leaving Japan on early Wednesday

[graceful mural]

have you tried Kyoto macha?

[smoky verge]

We're in a Torikizoku drinking mega beers lol

[graceful mural]

I hear its the best you can get(I think?)

Uji I think is famous for tea right?

[graceful mural]

from where?

[sinful shale]

I think I know which one you’re talking ab, omw

[ruby prawn]

Narita, leaving Osaka Tuesday evening

[graceful mural]

https://tenor.com/view/crying-anime-gif-19879067

No more overlap

I cry

Had a really good time with yall in Tokyo

[rain jetty]

We are there in 15 minutes, just gotta find somewhere to dump our bags

[ruby prawn]

😭

[graceful mural]

I get to Osaka on like, Wednesday I think

[sinful shale]

K I think i’m here. If you see a dude wearing a backwards LA hat, that be me @minor bear

[clever olive]

I'm jealous of you guys still in Japan. Feels like a lifetime ago now 😔

[rain jetty]

I will be osaka 17-19 april

[clever olive]

not even a week

[graceful mural]

even in Japan it feels like so long

so much happens so fast

hard to unpack mentally

[meager fjord]

Anyone in Dotonbori atm?

[rain jetty]

@smoky verge we are here where u sitting

[verbal storm]

@graceful mural I’ll be in Kyoto for the next week. Yeah Tokyo was fun w y’all

How about we relo to Japan

[lavish nacelle]

Someone ( @verbal storm )
Told me sleep is not optional

[verbal storm]

It is optional for a certain age group - rule of thumb hahaha. I was speaking for me

[rain jetty]

Anyone with itzshroomy? We at the bar

[lavish nacelle]

Also def dident fall asleep

[lavish nacelle]

Evidence suggests

[smoky verge]

Couple good lookin roosters right here 😂😂😂😂

[rain jetty]

I guess you guys arw at another torikizouki?

[graceful mural]

I wish I had the time and money to relocate to Japan. Shrhnjznsjekugggh

Also. Yeah we might be able to do something.

[rain jetty]

Shibuya Inokashira-dōri, 31-3 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan

[graceful mural]

Depending on transit times and the like.

[rain jetty]

@smoky verge this is where we ar

[graceful mural]

I could move my Uji day to be from Osaka

Which would be more convenient as a meetup

Since you're in Kyoto

I'm pretty flexible in that area since I have a dedicated Nara stay and dedicated Osaka/Kyoto

[wide beacon]

Where you at man?

[proper knoll]

We’ll head there

[graceful mural]

Hmm actually Uji is muuuu h closer to Kyoto

I thought it was slightly further south for some reason

Baka moment

[rain jetty]

We left @proper knoll meet somwehere else?

[meager fjord]

Im at Running Man Bro @wide beacon

[proper knoll]

Yeah sure, we’re around your area

[rain jetty]

We are at this building @proper knoll

[proper knoll]

That tells me nothing man haha

One sec

[proper knoll]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzr44sZjRC6fCbaD8?g_st=ic

We’re outside the Outback

[wide beacon]

be there in 5

[smoky verge]

Drop a pin

[rain jetty]

1 min @proper knoll

[ruby prawn]

That's actually quite disappointing. If only Hiroshima wasn't 4h and 30k Yen round trip.

[safe jolt]

Few of us at gala feel free to join!

[graceful mural]

It's a free 3 hour round trip

Though realistically 4.5 with transfer shenanigans

I have setouchi pass

So freeeeeeeee

But 4.5 hours too much

3 total would actually be kinda tempting.

[clever olive]

was around 20k for me

[ruby prawn]

Only 2 with shinkansen right?

But Like,20K yen

[graceful mural]

Nah its like an hour and a half 1 way

I think

Not including transfers and dilly dallying

[verbal storm]

There’s always a way 🙂 just takes time and commitment

[graceful mural]

Whats that? More 5% apr student loans to fund my next trip????

Daoon youre a genius

https://tenor.com/view/webdesign-graph-linegraph-design-gofourward-gif-19916091

[meager fjord]

We at gala,

[ruby prawn]

I would look it up, if I wouldn't have drwnk for 7 people.

[verbal storm]

Problem solving 😉 gotta anticipate some complexity

[graceful mural]

More soju?

How is @final lotus doing?

[ruby prawn]

We are in an actual night hub, noy yoo goed

[graceful mural]

this says it all

Don't get blackout drunk and robbed at the ATM! I believe in you!

[ruby prawn]

I dropped most Cards at the hotel

[graceful mural]

good lad

[ruby prawn]

And sphens already reached maxrd credit

[graceful mural]

thats the play

I only go out with the money I intend to spend

[graceful mural]

what a strategy for preventing robbery

[ruby prawn]

Yeah, not having money is the best to not having money stolen.

[graceful mural]

https://tenor.com/view/anime-loli-gif-20946617

[ruby prawn]

He's going to hate me so much tomorrow. 😅

[graceful mural]

Ill support you

[proper knoll]

@jaunty blaze you at gaijinmart buddy?

[ruby prawn]

🙏Arigato

[jaunty blaze]

Yee

You coming?

I'm might leave soon

[proper knoll]

Are you serious lmao?

Okay we’ll pick you up

On our way

[rain jetty]

@proper knoll @smoky verge yo was brief but fun! We made it to the last train, can meet later again maybe have fun tonight!

[urban shore]

Who in shibuya

[rain jetty]

There are some ppl at shibuya

[jaunty blaze]

I wanted to stay more but baseball

Have fun yall

[jaunty blaze]

Have a good time exploring today 👍 im sure it'd be fun or interesting at least

[sinful shale]

I made it back @jaunty blaze @minor bear @ (I can’t remember his @)

[minor bear]

Nice meeting youu, glad you made it back

[jaunty blaze]

Ok idk peoples names here lmao but glad you got back

Anyone want clubbing invite cards?

Didn't get any today but I got a few yesterday

[quartz fern]

Yooo where is this?

[onyx ridge]

anyone interested hanging out in kyoto tonight?

[still rover]

https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e73f41abf7b1:0x4d411e1dd6a99638?entry=s&sa=X&ved=1t:8290&hl=en-au&ictx=111

[vestal vapor]

Anyone interested in watching UFC 300 today with drunk Japanese fight fans at the Coolabah Bar today from 12pm? There will be a few of us coming along. https://maps.app.goo.gl/easnZWpLVisEzLKF9?g_st=ic

[grave sequoia]

Daytime in Shimokitazawa today, going to see one of my absolute favourite bands Puff
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C4Xqy2UyRF8/

[celest mortar]

went home to take a quick nap so I could joing the outing later. didnt wake up till now 🥲

[swift jacinth]

Anyone in Tokyo tower right now?

[grave sequoia]

Tokyo Tower is going to get mobbed today by a couple hundred Abroad in Japan/CDawgVA fans

[swift jacinth]

Indeed

That’s what I’m here for

💀

I’m trying to figure out where the event is

Seems to me like operations are as usual in the tower proper

Is it outside?

[wooden oracle]

So cool

[swift jacinth]

nvm I’ve found it

[grave sequoia]

Is that Ryotaro?

Been discussing the AiJ thing in #april

[worn spindle]

long shot, but anyone gonna be in nagoya?

[rain hazel]

i was so scared genuinely for natsukis life

like the whole time

so jealous of anyone whos there; hope you get to say hi, Chris is a big part of how i got into japan travel, especially seeing as how he's pre liked by the japanese population compared to other foreign youtuber/streamers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXkaaByWKP0

you know its a good youtube vid when the guy has a very obvious japanese accent

we love japanese people with english speaking youtube channels

[shadow vector]

I can't stand sora. Too cringey for me to handle

[rain hazel]

sora - channel name? is that the Ask Japanese!? guy?

oh no

i know hwo you mean

yeah dont like him much

the "ass blaster" anime bit is all i remember from his channel really apart from it being a bit eh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn2SN9X5ocs&t=1007s

his guy is actually a really good japanaese native, with excellent vids

aimed at gaijin

[shadow vector]

Sora the troll

[rain hazel]

yeah the name fits

i saw the channel haha

[shadow vector]

And then the rest of the reaction videos of other Japanese people that add nothing

[jaunty blaze]

How long are they in tokyo tower? I'll drop by after this baseball game

[rain hazel]

Last I saw on stream a few mins ago. They are still a couple hours out of Tokyo.

[worldly moth]

Why R ya'll bringing up these famous Japanese YouTubers?

Are some of ya'll on your way to meet up with them or something?

[rain hazel]

https://www.twitch.tv/cdawgva

Tokyo tower is the final stop of the 14 day marathon

they just hit like $790k for charity

but very limited spots check #april habo and a few others have checked it out

[worldly moth]

I see

thanks for the update!

Chris Broad's alright

I hope the charity really benefits from all that money! 💰💰💰

[onyx ridge]

will anyone go to the womb on 17th?

[final lotus]

Sheesh last night clubbing in doton was.. Something lol

[indigo egret]

Any cherry blossoms left in tokyo right now ? Flying out in 2 days

[rain jetty]

Mostly on the ground.

[shadow vector]

Saw some just outside akiba before I left so you may find some at random places

But yeah mostly gone

[indigo egret]

Thanks for the info. Guess I'll have to find a day trip up north to see them

[nimble basin]

Just landed in Osaka, anyone up to anything tonight?

[faint schooner]

Not tonight but I will be tomorrow.

[steel creek]

He’s the classic “I’m just pretending to be retarded” except he’s Japanese and doesn’t get the ironic cultural nuance behind that concept, so he comes off as too sincere in his attempts and it paints him as an unlikable dipshit.

[worldly moth]

I know he's not for everyone, but I think his takes are pretty based.

I'm not too familiar with his background, but the fact that he seems to know so many English-based memes seems impressive to me since he's Japanese

[steel creek]

He doesn’t strike me as particularly fluent/understanding of English memes

[worldly moth]

(that's not to say that he's not cringey sometimes.)

[steel creek]

He wields them like a club

[worldly moth]

I think that honestly makes it all the more interesting

b/c he's not like fluent in the meme

he's giving the Japanese spin/perspective on it

which, again, I find interesting

[steel creek]

If I wanted that I could just watch random ass Japanese YouTube shorts with the Happy Happy Happy cat and the awful laughing dog

[worldly moth]

IDK what that is

is it... good???

[steel creek]

It’s eye and ear cancer

I want the people responsible for it to suffer

[worldly moth]

https://tenor.com/view/mean-girls-oh-god-no-nope-gif-16373378

[worldly moth]

I will... not look it up then. 🙂

[steel creek]

You can’t really look it up you just have to stumble across it

[worldly moth]

Back to Sora tho...
his content has a certain amount of immaturity to it. I think I find that aspect of it kind of funny...

like, in a way, he can only get away with it b/c he is Japanese

if he were American for instance, putting out exactly what he's putting out, it would be considered cringey as hell

anyways, @steel creek, R U not going out tonight or something?

oh wait... Sunday night RN in Japan, right?

[steel creek]

I’m in fucking Shizuoka what do you think I’m doing

[worldly moth]

I didn't realize that

Hamamatsu?

or the actual city of Shizuoka ?

And whatcha doin' out there, bud?

[lavish nacelle]

Lmao we need answers

[sinful shale]

@jaunty blaze My view of the game, how’s yours?

[terse comet]

Would you recommend? Thinking of getting tickets for Wednesday

[sinful shale]

Game just started, but so far it’s amazing! I’ll lyk as the game goes on

[terse comet]

Thank you, which zone are you sitting?

[sinful shale]

Mmm i’m not sure, here are the details of my seat tho!

@terse comet

[terse comet]

Noice
I’ll have a look

[shadow vector]

if sora's video were actually more like a shorts then it would make them more bearable. the fact i have to sit through 5+ mins of cringe is too much

[jaunty blaze]

Love the cheering

[naive sable]

The chants and cheering at Japanese baseball is awesome. Makes it feel more like a soccer match than an MLB game. Such an amazing environment

[graceful mural]

In Hiroshima for one more night. Down for some drinks and food probably

[sinful shale]

As a Dodgers fan, I have to resist the urge of clapping for the Giants. Just doesn’t feel right lmao

[grave sequoia]

If you knew Nobita’s history you might not be saying that…

[rain hazel]

Oh god

Okay what is his historyyyyy

👀

[white bay]

Hey I’m an Irish guy currently in Tokyo for a few days if anyone’s around for a few drinks over the next couple of days

[grave sequoia]

He made his name on YouTube by making extremely inflammatory videos about how to get laid in Japan and why he hates black people and Muslims

arguing with “research” and “facts”

[rain hazel]

Wow okay

Massive quick unsub

[grave sequoia]

One day he came to his senses and repented so he doesn’t do that anymore

but whenever I hear his voice all I can hear is his racist rants

[worldly moth]

That’s crazy.

[rain hazel]

Oh; I’m glad he’s come around; but like, if you say something that bad- you can’t easily erase a legacy like that

[shadow vector]

dont ever get attached to a youtuber, they are bound to have some shit history

[grave sequoia]

Same

Speaking of not getting attached to YouTubers, when are we all planning to go and see Abroad in Japan and CDawgVA today?

[trail zodiac]

Looks like 20km left? I’m budgeting an hour or so till they arrive

[grave sequoia]

Nah it’ll be more than that

They had 70km to go at 10am

So roughly they’ve done 50km in 6 hours

uh quick maths

[trail zodiac]

Oh got it, ty, haven’t been looking too closely at it

Something like 0.8km/hr

[grave sequoia]

10x that

800m/hr would be pretty slow going

So very roughly it may take another 2 hours or so

Oh cool they just hit $1m raised

[swift jacinth]

There’s around 100 peeps already chillin at the finish line

and swathes of locals taking photos of us and gossiping while becoming interested in why such a huge crowd of foreigners gathered

[clever olive]

Mr Beast fan club

[trail zodiac]

Quick maths, not good maths 😭

[grave sequoia]

https://tenor.com/view/quick-maths-mans-not-hot-gif-11163522

[jaunty blaze]

How's tokyo tower looking

Baseball game finished

[grave sequoia]

#1173234572431999099 message

I'll drop a donation now then head over

Would feel weird to show up having not been part of it

[jaunty blaze]

Thanks ill head over soon

Baseball game was so fun

[onyx ridge]

one next to hachiko dog in shibuya crossing

[onyx ridge]

me too

[sinful shale]

you guys doing anything afterwards?

[grave sequoia]

I’m on the left side

[sinful shale]

anyone wanna get dinner in akihabara or shinjuku?

[sinful shale]

Yea sure, what time?

[upbeat saddle]

I’m in shinjuku if either of yall are getting food here

[sinful shale]

i’d be down for both tbh

[upbeat saddle]

No 😦 but up for anywhere

[sinful shale]

I’m down too!!

@autumn sinew does your way over have you passing through Iidebashi Station?

[upbeat saddle]

Yup just lmk where

[brisk lagoon]

Kyoto, gonna go out now, see if I can't find some nice Wagyu to eat without reservation (tabelog scares me)

[sinful shale]

Ahh, no worries! I’ll start to head over rn

oh wait i have a direct too

through the shinjuku line

Omw too

[sinful shale]

nvm i lied, ignore that lmao

@autumn sinew @upbeat saddle I just got here, let me use the restroom rq then i’ll be ready

kk cool

[upbeat saddle]

@autumn sinew @sinful shale how do I find yall

I’m at the Godzilla but can head towards the station

K

Is it called b13? That’s not pulling up for me

[grave sequoia]

B13 is an exit number

[upbeat saddle]

Oh! Ok

[sinful shale]

i’m ready, meet y’all there!

not yet, trying to find my way through this labrynth

if you see someone wearing a backwards LA hat and a beard w glasses, that be me

k i think im here

[upbeat saddle]

Lost…

[sinful shale]

alr, one min

[sinful shale]

anyway i can give you directions to the gate?

[upbeat saddle]

Yea

[sinful shale]

okay what’s around you?

[upbeat saddle]

Im at the exit by the big cat

[sinful shale]

wait are you inside or outside?

[upbeat saddle]

Outsideish

K exited. I’m in a tan tank and jeans

There’s like 20 billion in black hoodies

Oh I think I’m across the street then

[sinful shale]

k im finally outside

walking over

[upbeat saddle]

We’re at the cat

[sinful shale]

me and @upbeat saddle are here

@autumn sinew we are directly under the cat

[upbeat saddle]

Meet us under the cat

[graceful mural]

Gonna do Hiroshima okonomiyake tower later

Hmu if you wanna join

Doing castle park first probably

[graceful mural]

It's cool. Just me and the castle. Alone

(which is pretty cool honestly. Really great that they keep the park open late)

[white bay]

Hey I know it’s late but anyone around the Shinjuku area wanting to meet up?

[faint schooner]

I just died of happiness after a phenomenal kaiseki meal at my ryokan in Hakone. It was nice knowing yall 🤯

[still rover]

Damn, I just left Hakone 😭

[rain jetty]

My wife and I will be arriving in Shinkuku in like 15min still gotta ear tho

[faint schooner]

It’s gorgeous here. I know there’s ‘not a lot to do’ here but im kicking myself for not booking two nights. So relaxing and serene.

[naive sable]

You doing the ropeway and museum tomorrow? Or did that today?

[faint schooner]

I gave myself a couple of hours tomorrow to check things out/use the Hakone pass

Then gotta catch the Shinkansen from odawara to Osaka

[naive sable]

I'm coming into Hakone in the morning from Odawara, if you wanted to do shrine-ropeway-museum (Hakone loop I guess it's called) together

My hotel has free shuttle to Odawara station at 845 am, so I plan to get to hakone between 10 and 1030 depending if I start from the shrine or from the museum.

[still rover]

Gonna need more than a couple hours to see the loop

The museum alone is recommended for 1.5 hours

[naive sable]

Yeah I figured 1-2 hours for museum, 1-2 hours for ropeway and views, then add a bit of buffer time for the shrine, lake, and transport between each thing

What time is your Shinkansen from Odawara? @faint schooner

[faint schooner]

Haven’t purchased tickets yet, but told the ryokan I wanted to be dropped at kowakidani around 2pm

[naive sable]

Word. I'm down to link for museum or ropeway (or both if you plan to fit it all in), if you want

[faint schooner]

Sounds good! I’ve got breakfast here at 9:30 and then free after.

[naive sable]

That could be perfect, since I'll get into Hakone between 1010 and 1030 or so

[faint schooner]

Nice

[naive sable]

What's your ryokan? @faint schooner

[sinful shale]

Awesome!! Good to meet you guys!

[faint schooner]

Just dmed you

[nocturne flower]

There's a lot in kawaguchiko still!

[celest mortar]

is anyone gonna go shisha around shinjuki tonight?

I looked at the chat only now and missed it 🥲

in an hour or two?

oh I completely forgot about that

our airbnb is like 30 mins from shinjuku by foot

I really didnt think about trains :/

absolutely 🫡

[still rover]

Where's your hotel?

[still rover]

Shibuya?

[celest mortar]

would work! just finished eating

do you have a spot there already in mind?

[still rover]

Oh I meant are you in Shibuya, I'm exhausted and keep having set back after setback. It's gonna be an early one for me

[celest mortar]

thats alright, meetup will be tomorrow then 🫡

[stable hatch]

Hyperpop

This is my last one for a min

[kindred wedge]

Just got into a hotel by Narita and gonna head into wherever my heart takes me in the morning as I've got no concrete plans other than to get to my hotel in asakusa. Anyone else recently arrived who wants to do some first timey exploring?

[jaunty blaze]

Hey, sorry I was with a friend all day today. I'll probably be free tomorrow though

[sinful shale]

All good!! Probably gonna hit up some shrines and a train museum tm if you’re interested. Shrines would be kinda in the Sensoji Temple area

Not sure how else to describe the area since there’s no general city for them lol

[atomic tendon]

I'll be landing tomorrow late afternoon, I might check on the sensoji temple right after checking in if I have some time and energy left

[molten umbra]

flight postponed 24 hrs, the airline paid for transportation, 5 star hotel, meals but i'm so disheartened 🥺

at least the hotel in tokyo is holding my reservation

[remote halo]

Anything happening in Kyoto tn?

[modest silo]

Exploring shebuya and used bookstore hunt today

[still rover]

Pretty packed day but I'm around Ginza today if anyone's around and I get some time

I'm thinking of grabbing coffee after I hit up the Ginza art aquarium

[onyx ridge]

Wanna join at Kyoto tower at 10?

[past needle]

Hopefully you get back soon

[lavish nacelle]

Try to go either late or very early or it will be overcrowded

[onyx ridge]

Anyone in Osaka tonight

[grave sequoia]

Tokyo music picks for the coming week
https://www.reddit.com/r/Tokyo/comments/1c49fvj/comment/kzmd6wr/

[graceful mural]

In Fukuoka next two nights

Hmu for food and maaaaaybe drinks

I've been getting drunk a bit too much and need to slow down though

https://tenor.com/view/new-game-suzukaze-aoba-devil-gif-9374944

So I can get wasted in Osaka

[shadow vector]

but beer is food

[lavish nacelle]

Agreed

[graceful mural]

It's bread! Grains are important!

[past needle]

Going to Nara park for the deer!

[little tulip]

@autumn sinew do you have a good shisha spot in tokyo?

[celest mortar]

oh I thought it was shibuya

[rain jetty]

My wife and I will arrive in Kyoto at around 8 and will go to dinner most likely

[raw root]

What is this?

[sinful shale]

pretty sure it’s a long shot but is anyone doing the monkey kart tour in Shinagawa at 6 pm?

[radiant epoch]

Hi everyone! Sorry to come and be a beggar but I'm looking for help from someone who has not yet left for Japan but is coming in the next few days.

I spilled our bottle of baby ibuprofen this morning 😭. It turns out this is completely unavailable in Japan. Is there anyone coming in to Tokyo in the next few days who would be willing to bring a bottle of liquid children's/infant ibuprofen??

[mint perch]

can't help you as I'm already in Japan, but does it absolutely have to be ibuprofen? theres Bufferin syrup for kids that might still do the job (has acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen though)

[still rover]

I recommend checking the April spreadsheet. You might be able to find exactly who is coming in through that as this chat tends to have the same people frequent it

#1173234572431999099 message

[atomic tendon]

just landed in Tokyo 🙂

[grave sequoia]

yokoso 👋
You should update your role to 'in Japan' now id:customize

[errant topaz]

Im arriving on Wednesday evening from Sweden, staying around Shinjuku

[sinful shale]

anyone wanna get sushi tn?

[jaunty blaze]

What's everyone up to tonight

[jaunty blaze]

Dang would've joined but I'm already having sushiro now lol

[sinful shale]

aww you fuck! lol, no worries tho!

[sinful shale]

i’m gonna be done w my Monkeykart at 8 pm. You wanna do something then?

[jaunty blaze]

@sinful shale DM or send a message later and I'll see how im feeling. Been feeling exhausted today but I'll probably be in Shibuya or Shinjuku later

Anyone want horse meat sushi

[keen harbor]

kyoto plan?

[sinful shale]

i’ve been feeling kinda exhausted too, but i’ll def hit you up later!

[faint schooner]

I didn’t get it at sushiro but did try it one night. A little gamey.

[zenith pine]

@jaunty blaze @sinful shale can i join tonight? around Shinjuku, grab a drink or something

[cloud latch]

Hmm

[radiant epoch]

Thanks very much.

[trail zodiac]

Jt what location are you proposing for sushi?
If you’re down for alternates, I was going to go to gyukatsu motomura tonight

[cloud latch]

I'm around shinjuku too. Resting my poor feet right now haha

[upbeat saddle]

I just stuffed my face with ramen, but would be up for drinks later

[radiant epoch]

We grabbed one but there isn't one that is acetaminophen only, they're all acetaminophen + for cough and cold. Ibuprofen not sold for children but shockingly ephedrine additives are available for infants. Very different regulations in each country. I guess. Some things in the kids cough syrup here I'm not supposed to take while breastfeeding at home. Not saying one country is more correct than the other, just an interesting reminder that medical recommendations can vary quite a bit country to country.

[radiant epoch]

Oh my gosh. If you are willing that would be amazing. We need the liquid product (for children). In Sweden I believe it's sold as Ipren or just ibuprofen. If it becomes a major undertaking of course don't worry about it. We're happy to meet you where you're staying. We're heading back to Tokyo tomorrow.

[errant topaz]

DM me and i can link what is availble at the pharmacy 🙂

[mint perch]

who in Shinjuku tryna get some dinner

woops didn't mean that as a reply, but the offer stands

[zenith pine]

@radiant epoch I'm a resident in Japan. If Tokyo, I can help maybe. I mean at pharmacy, I can ask in Japanese.

[iron stag]

Anything specific In mind, I'm in ikeberuko looking for food

[mint perch]

not really, I'm in Shinjuku rn but otherwise was probably gonna hit up omoide yokocho

[iron stag]

That place mainly for drinks.

?

[mint perch]

kinda? it's like small bars that sell beer and skewers, there's food as well

[trail zodiac]

@arca how do you feel about this?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DYV7E6BWhhz4boU67?g_st=ic

There are a few locations around Shinjuku

[mint perch]

I've been to gyukatsu, it's solid

I'm up for it

[trail zodiac]

Ah ok, lemme check my list

Oh wait cool, down

[mint perch]

unless u wanna try something else too 😅

[trail zodiac]

When are you trying to eat? I’m still at skytree, it takes a while to get back to Shinjuku for me, but I also assume there’s a wait

You ok with 7:30-8?

[mint perch]

hmm was thinking round now, coz I'm meeting a friend at golden gai at 8:30 ish

I can do 7:30

[iron stag]

I'm game for 730 if you've got space for a 3rd

[mint perch]

I can scout out some motomura spots, usually there's a lineup

unless y'all want smt else

[trail zodiac]

Ok! Plan for 7:30 should be good, I should get there on time

[iron stag]

I don't mind

[trail zodiac]

@cloud latch @sinful shale @jaunty blaze I think you guys are close right? down?

[trail zodiac]

Ty arca, keep us updated!

[celest mortar]

@autumn sinew @smoky verge I think I might not make it to 7pm

slight delay

[cloud latch]

I’m up for it. Just fyi I don’t drink.

[celest mortar]

Im so sorry I think it will be around 19.30 😦

[jaunty blaze]

I'll skip since I already ate but might be down for something afterwards

[zenith pine]

If you guys grab a drink tonight, let me know. I mean after dinner.

[mint perch]

both spots have lineups, first one seems shorter though

[iron stag]

Just arrived at shinjuku station

What's the address @mint perch

[mint perch]

I'm at this one rn https://maps.google.com/?cid=4964921611749940457&entry=gps

[radiant epoch]

@thank you, but I'm confident about what's available.

[mint perch]

it's the one with the shorter line I think

[crisp veldt]

Maybe someone wants to go to ZERO TOKYO (Shinjuku)/Ce La Vi (Shibuya)/The SG Club (Shibuya) later tonight?

[mint perch]

we can get some beef and hit up the maid cafe in front 😉

[trail zodiac]

If it’s possible, can you save me a seat? I miscalculated, the line for the elevators out of skytree are long :(
Will keep you posted

[crisp veldt]

I've heard The SG Club has really amazing cocktails and you need to go the basement, to get the best ones

[mint perch]

I'll wait for @iron stag and @cloud latch to get here before getting in line

[cloud latch]

wait what time are we having dinner? actually nevermind 7:30

[mint perch]

it's live my guy

[cloud latch]

PC time threw me off.

😆

I'll start heading over.

[iron stag]

Very close just fighting the crowds

[grave sequoia]

Zero Tokyo isn't open on Mondays. Not sure about Ce La Vi, they are bad at keeping their online schedule updated

[onyx ridge]

I am missing the Shisha meet up 😦 had a good Shisha run in Tokyo and kyoto, tonite in Osaka

[jaunty blaze]

Zero tokyo isn't open? Saw a bunch of people going in earlier or was that another venue

[grave sequoia]

Well it's in a giant skyscraper so maybe they were going in to do something else

Even on days it is open (Thurs-Sun), it opens at 11pm

Sometimes they do live music which is earlier

[white bay]

Hey I might be around later what time were ya thinking?

[mint perch]

@cloud latch got an ETA? we're in line

[cloud latch]

Says 4 mins but I’m expecting a bit more than that

[celest mortar]

where exactly in Okubo is the meetup

Im a little lost

[crisp veldt]

Thanks for info 🙏

[still rover]

Dang, everyone is on Shinjuku tonight, huh?

[crisp veldt]

It will be around 10-11pm

[cloud latch]

Think I’m here

Is that it?

[celest mortar]

is something else happening in shinjuku tonight?

[trail zodiac]

Got on train, ETA 7:52, feel free to get in without me if you get in earlier

[mint perch]

that's the wrong one, check the one I posted

[trail zodiac]

Hopefully can save a spot, if not I’ll just swap spots with arca when he goes for his 8:30

[cloud latch]

Whoops no idea why I led me to that one

[still rover]

Looks like some people are meeting in Shinjuku for dinner too

@celest mortar ^

[cloud latch]

ETA 5 min

My google maps is acting whack

[celest mortar]

lost in shinjuku station 🥲 why is it so confusing

[trail zodiac]

I use the maps on the walls and see where google maps tells me my exit is supposed to be

[shadow vector]

it's fine even some japanese people get lost there

[still rover]

@iron stag what are you guys doing after that?

[mint perch]

we got in, think it was gonna take too long to hold the seat, sorry

[trail zodiac]

Darn, ty though, I’ll figure something out once I’m there

[trail zodiac]

Just got here! Could you ask a waiter if they will let you squeeze in a latecomer?

Ugh on second thought I’m gonna need 5 min, google maps just teleported me

[mint perch]

theres a spot next to me that looks empty

[trail zodiac]

Here!! Let me come in, I’m holding a Pokémon bag

[sinful shale]

I’m so sorry, just got done w my mario kart. Is there still more room for me? All good if no!

@trail zodiac @mint perch

[trail zodiac]

I don’t think so, sorry 😬

Had to pull the gaijin card earlier, it’s on cooldown now OTL

[graceful mural]

Lmao.

Racial ability cooldowns tend to be long too.

Hopefully youre using in game time to cycle that

[sinful shale]

It’s all good no worries!!

[graceful mural]

Also, I am out tonight in Fukuoka. Down for whatever. Might just explore, but idk.

Hmu if you wanna make plans

[atomic tendon]

Ill be out in asakusa in a bit, strolling in a park or go visit the sensoji temple

[zenith pine]

The meeting up in Shinjuku is over?

[trail zodiac]

They’re going to golden gai rn

[jaunty blaze]

Lots of people are here still i think

[trail zodiac]

I’m bouncing though, gotta plan my day tomorrow

[zenith pine]

Golden gai, nice. Can I join in? Maybe around twenty min after

[iron stag]

We're at golden gai rn

[zenith pine]

At izakaya now?

[faint schooner]

Just got to my Airbnb in Osaka. Pretty close to Dotonbori. Anyone in the area?

[onyx ridge]

Yup me, let me know if you wanna hangout

[jaunty blaze]

Where in Golden Gai is everyone at?

[versed hinge]

Yup, staying near dontonbori for the week

[tidal adder]

If you haven’t gotten the help you need, PM me I might be able to help. I arrive Wednesday

[still rover]

@iron stag you guys still out, or nah?

[iron stag]

Sorry forgot to reply sooner

Back at hotel now

[onyx ridge]

So no plan in Osaka?

[still rover]

No problem! I think I'm gonna call it too tbh

We should hit up the bar they mentioned in general sometime. I think it's called Hub

It's a chain

[iron stag]

I went there the order day with Ryzen

[still rover]

How was it?

[iron stag]

OK before he shot off the girls bar 😂

[still rover]

Perfect

[iron stag]

Seems a decent place

[still rover]

I'm also thinking of hitting up Nui maybe tomorrow since it's just in aki, but undecided

Depends on if there are plans after Yakoniku

[iron stag]

I'd most likely be Down for drinks after

[still rover]

If no one else joins, we can hit up either of those bars so we won't have to shill out for a cab

[tidal pewter]

If you still next this by next week I’ll bring a bottle no problems

[manic egret]

「moved to #planning-and-itineraries」

Fuji visible this morning from shinjuku

[grave sequoia]

Better to ask in #attractions or #planning-and-itineraries - this channel is for planning meetups

Fuji visible on a cloudy day is a miracle

[vestal vapor]

If you go to the Hub, try the Stairway to Heaven. It is memorable.

[grave sequoia]

Absinthe and fruit sorbet

That'll take you to heaven alright

[still rover]

@autumn sinew @mint perch @vagrant sonnet @iron stag @naive sable did you guys wanna meet somewhere near by Ebisu before hand?

[iron stag]

Depending what time I'm back from kamakura yes

[naive sable]

Depending what time I'm back from Odawara, possibly

[still rover]

Damn everyone's gone 😭

[naive sable]

I got checkout at 1, so depending which shuttle I catch to Odawara and how long it takes me, I may be back earlier than dinner. We shall see

My hotel lets me use the facilities even after check out, so might do one more dip in the Onsen before I catch the shuttle

[still rover]

No worries. As long as everyone is around for dinner lol

[still rover]

I would

[naive sable]

Oh yeah I'm stoked for this meal, wouldn't miss it

[still rover]

Let me know how that is

[iron stag]

Been here a few hours think it's one my fav spots already

Not many other tourists here either

[still rover]

Tell me about the itinerary when we meet up

I wanna avoid a Hakone disaster lol

[modest silo]

Hakone disaster?

[iron stag]

Tbh im winging it just grabbed a map from the station and headed out 😂

[still rover]

LOL well tell me how it went regardless and it'll give me an idea of do and do nots

[still rover]

I just navigated the place poorly and just overall didn't enjoy Hakone

[mint perch]

I can get there early if you wanna hang, I'll be around shibuya today

[grave sequoia]

You can make a new #1055718934483062804 channel with everyone in it if you need it to coordinate

[still rover]

Sounds good. I'm starting off in Shinjuku and working my way towards Shibuya today

I'll keep you posted

[faint schooner]

That’s a bummer to hear. It has been one of the highlights of my trip and definitely makes me want to come back and explore more quiet, nature-centric areas.

If anyone is in Osaka today and wants to grab soufflé pancakes and/or hit the aquarium say hi

[molten umbra]

finally here!

[worn spindle]

anyone with tokyo plans today i can join?

[swift jacinth]

yooo, am I free to join? depending on the time you guys are meeting up

[still rover]

Sorry dude. We made a reservation a couple of weeks ago and unlikely we'll be able to amend it this late in

[swift jacinth]

no worries

[smoky verge]

@autumn sinew @celest mortar sorry folks I was in recovery 😅

[versed hinge]

Hi! I'm someone in osaka
Ooh an aquarium sounds cool

[faint schooner]

I bought a time ticket entry for 2-2:15pm

Currently at the happy pancake near sankyubashi

Next in line to be seated. After I finish up here I’ll head toward the aquarium

[still rover]

I think I would have enjoyed it more if I did the hiking rather than the loop

[open frost]

@crisp veldt no. I didnt

[versed hinge]

To verify it's the aquarium kaiyukan, right?

Would meet you at the pancake place but I already ate and it's a bit out of my way rn lol

[still rover]

Let me know what you think. I went to the one in Ginza

[faint schooner]

That’s correct! No worries about meeting for pancakes - this is mostly just a quick bite for me

[faint schooner]

I’m already a lil bummed because they have a seasonal menu online with items I wanted to try, but they don’t seem to be available at this location

But I’m still looking forward to my milk tea syrup option

[still rover]

Try Kyoto when you go. Might be there. I'm gonna try to hit it up one more time in Kyoto because I wasn't a fan of the flavour I got. Next time I'm gonna get the classic

[onyx ridge]

Being saying hi since yesterday

[faint schooner]

Hey 👋🏻 sorry last night I put out feelers and then promptly passed out

[modest silo]

Last 2 days. Planned on some art and regular museums but I'm done. Average 24k steps per day for a month has caught up. Just chilling in Akihabara today

[faint schooner]

If you can swing an Onsen, it did wonders for my sore muscles

[versed hinge]

K cool booked the ticket, omw

[modest silo]

I'm staying at dormy. Has a sauna, icebath, and hot baths

[grave sequoia]

and free ramen at night

[faint schooner]

Haven’t gotten my pancakes but damn does this shop smell good. My stomach is rumbling like in a cartoon.

[still rover]

It's really good overall

[faint schooner]

Can agree. Their royal milk syrup w/apple granola pancake was fire.

[still rover]

Yeah the light ones are better. Don't get the chocolate one. Way too 🪨

Heavy*

[atomic tendon]

Heading to shibuya if someone wants to hang out feel free to msg me

[errant topaz]

Arriving tomorrow at around 19, any good places around Okubo if we're jet lagged and just looking for a place we can sit and drink for longer? Or are there no excuses for hitting Golden Gai on the first night?

[molten umbra]

what's everyone doing tonight?

[still rover]

Some of us have a dinner reso but I know myself and maybe Pezza so far may grab drinks after

Just loose plans for now

[swift jacinth]

Meeting up with some peeps in Aki to grab a few drinks and play darts

[jaunty blaze]

Going to Azabudai Hills Observatory before it closes then not sure after

[smoky verge]

Well TL Planets was pretty underwhelming

[naive sable]

I'm going Saturday. I'm so intrigued to see if I end up on the side of liking it or hating it. Not sure I've seen such a wide range of reviews of attractions as I have with the team labs Tokyo spots. I've seen people love one and hate the other, love both, hate both, call em underwhelming etc. I know attractions are all about people's taste and opinion, but the differences I've seen in reviews for those 2 places are wild

[smoky verge]

I have a feeling Borderless would be better than Planets

I didn't much feel immersed or transported 😅

[still rover]

On the flip side, I fucking loved it

I did both, I enjoyed them equally

[smoky verge]

I guess that's the nature of artwork

[naive sable]

Hehe yes this is what I mean. Some people loved it, some people were like meh, some hated it etc. I am so curious to experience something that has so many different outcomes for people haha

[naive sable]

Yeah very true

[lavish nacelle]

May go to to Round 1 this evening if I still have energy left. If anyone wants to join let me know
(Dont want to go alone)

[still rover]

I say go regardless because you're already here. A lot of people say it takes a long time but you can knock planets out in an hour

Borderless took me about 2.5 hours before I felt satisfied

[naive sable]

Yeah I have reservation for planets for saturday

[still rover]

Give each exhibit a respectable amount of time to fully enjoy it. They're constantly evolving

[naive sable]

Yeah definitely will

[swift jacinth]

Where are you located

[lavish nacelle]

Right now?
Back at my hotel to drop off some things I bought. But Im probably heading back to dotonbori in a bit

[swift jacinth]

ohh in Osaka

apologies I’d join you if I was located in Osaka, in Tokyo rn

[lavish nacelle]

Yeah

[jolly maple]

Anyone in Shibuya or Shinjuku area want to grab a drink/food at an izakaya in a few hours? Thinking either along dogenzaka or omoide yokocho

[graceful mural]

Grabbing food in Fukuoka in an hour or two probably. Maybe three.

Hmu if you're looking to eat some food and maybe drink a bit.

Gonna hit big gundam and then get back to Fukuoka proper

[jolly maple]

Got 2, maybe 3, ppl planning to meet at omoide yokocho around 6:30, lmk if you're interested in joining!

[jaunty blaze]

Are you just doing omoide yokoycho? Might be down with @sinful shale later

[lavish nacelle]

Anyone?
Dont wanna go alone
(In Osaka)

[modest silo]

In Tokyo.

Akihabara

[white bay]

Anyone around shinjuku wanting to go drink tonight?

[hazy hill]

Hey guys, hang out with @white bay tonight in Tokyo. Thx

[still rover]

You think you might be down to make a trek to Ueno or Shibuya if worse comes to worse?

[white bay]

Shit I might be able to make it as far as shibuya but ueno is a bit too much

[still rover]

No worries. Will let you know!

[white bay]

Sick man 🙂

[rocky kraken]

Anyone in Kyoto wanting to have some drinks tonight?

[crisp veldt]

Anyone wants to go to Shibuya The SG Club today?

Top 14 Asian bar

[smoky verge]

If it's too early to imbibe one ought still be in bed

Y'know the sushi gonna be good when you walk through the door and the one old sushi chef actually barks at the two waiters out back 😂

That was the most Japanese thing I've experienced so far

[onyx ridge]

Im free in an hour and a half

[jaunty blaze]

Who's at shinjuku or shibuya today?

[hazy hill]

This place rules, need reserve tho

[naive sable]

@queen tusk said you can walk in. I was gonna maybe try walking in without reservation this weekend or next Monday before I leave Tokyo tuesday

[hazy hill]

Gogogoog

No reserve just go

[naive sable]

Tomorrow Eve I have reservation at The Bellwood bar, which is also supposed to be really good

[jolly maple]

Yesss the omakase in the back is also

[naive sable]

Yeah that had no slots unfortunately, only the bar had availability when I first heard about it

[graceful mural]

https://maps.google.com/?cid=2155401577222664817&entry=gps

Eating here in the next hour

Fukuoka people feel free to join

Already ate there, it was pretty good.

[naive sable]

Any specific drinks from their menu that stood out to you most or you'd say is a must try?

[grave sequoia]

GOOD party in Shimokitazawa tonight
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C5hf5sXSLLE/

if anyone’s looking to go all night

[zenith pine]

I'm in Shinjuku now. Can you join?

[hollow holly]

Hello everyone

[jaunty blaze]

What are you up to in shinjuku? I was making my way to shibuya but I van detour

[white bay]

I’m down in shinjuku if you guys are around

[zenith pine]

Grab a drink maybe

[white bay]

Sure what time ya thinking

[zenith pine]

Few more people maybe

[jaunty blaze]

Kk ill go back to shinjuku

[white bay]

Any time in particular guys?

[zenith pine]

Anytime, I'm already at Shinjuku

[white bay]

Sure let me get my phone charge up a bit and I’ll shoot ya a message what hotel are you in?

[zenith pine]

I'm a resident.

[crisp veldt]

I'll check if I'll be able to go to The SG Club, and coming to Shinjuku afterwards

[white bay]

Im around now if anyone’s around 🙂

[atomic tendon]

Someone wanna go to one of those entertainment centers ?

[white bay]

What’s that?

[jaunty blaze]

Here now too. @sinful shale is nearby too

[sinful shale]

this place is a labryinth

[white bay]

Where abouts are you? I’m like 5 mins away from golden gai

[jaunty blaze]

Just hanging out by the station right now

[white bay]

Haha which station?

[jaunty blaze]

Shinjuku

[white bay]

Will I meet ya there?

[jaunty blaze]

Sure. Not sure what were gonna do though haha

Probably eat something

[white bay]

I just ate but I’ll totally hype you up if you wanna get a burger

[coral anchor]

Still around bro? I’m in Kyoto

[white bay]

Where are ya?

[jaunty blaze]

Still here sitting on a fence pole thing

[white bay]

Gonna need more of a description

[jaunty blaze]

Uhhh ill stand by the Koban lol

[jaunty blaze]

Under the Starbucks sign

[white bay]

Okay I’m also by koban

What are you wearing

[rose garnet]

Anyone in Osaka next friday (26/4) keen to grab some drinks and check out some bars?

I'm 23 from Australia, travelling to Japan solo. Feel free to DM as well but plenty of interests, I'm into my fashion/music so keen to check out some unique places!

[atomic tendon]

I'd join if there's a non drinking part

[atomic tendon]

U Guys still in golden Gai ?

[atomic tendon]

Sry just saw it now

[jaunty blaze]

We're eating right now

[atomic tendon]

It's basically a place where you can play bowling, air hockey, trampoline, arcade games etc

[atomic tendon]

What are u eating? If you guys still hang out after I might join

I think I'm heading to Akihabara

[crisp veldt]

I am in the SG Club now, would it be ok to join you like in an hour? @jaunty blaze

What are you eating btw?

[graceful mural]

In Fukuoka Nakasu if anyone looking to hang

[naive sable]

Did you wait long to get seated without a reservation?

[crisp veldt]

Nope

Now there are 4 spots

On the first floor

Even more

But I'm going to Ce La Vi with a girl I just met

[cloud latch]

.-.

[grave sequoia]

hoes before bros 😔

[cloud latch]

I was going to say ngl I googled up Ce La Vi to do a sanity check. I got a restaurant in Singapore but then aborted that assumption and went with my gut.

[grave sequoia]

The original one was in Singapore but they expanded to Tokyo

[naive sable]

Good to know. Might show up one night before I leave Tokyo to try it out.

[crisp veldt]

Unfortunately they didn't let us in to Ce La Vi 😂

Karma

20mins before closing

[grave sequoia]

Like I said there is a great party waiting if you head over to Shimo #1173234572431999099 message

[crisp veldt]

Thanks @grave sequoia , will pass it today. Tomorrow I'm moving to Kyoto, so already on the last metro/train.

[onyx ridge]

anyone awake in osaka

[wooden oracle]

are you going to this?

[stable hatch]

You gotta go miwow

[wooden oracle]

I'm interested but i gotta listen to their stuff first

what are ppl doing in Tokyo today?

LMAO

okay gooodniiiiighhhtttt

[onyx ridge]

any plan tomorow night

[tidal adder]

Leaving the states, see y’all soon 😀🫶🏼

[late ginkgo]

I should be in Osaka this Friday before I go to Hiroshima. I'm flying in from Hong Kong, very flexible without a schedule yet.

[celest mortar]

there was a meeting planned tonight right? I overdid it with drinks yesterday and might skip to rest still 🫡

[wicked dew]

Hey, I'm in Osaka this Friday, no particular plan yet.

Anyone in Nara today?

[faint schooner]

I know I had agreed to do a dinner meetup in Kyoto on 4/20, but can’t find the original thread. Can someone who is also going please remind me of the time & place for dinner so I can put it on my calendar? Thank you 😍

[compact wind]

is it at Kyoto Yakiniku (BBQ) HIRO Senbon Sanjo Location? at least according to the google sheet. don't see a time mentioned though

[faint schooner]

That sounds right. Thank you! I forgot about the Google sheet 🤡

[graceful mural]

Will be in Osaka until the 21st

[rocky kraken]

Anyone wants to have dinner together in Kyoto?

[smoky verge]

Damn clouds, was so close to a clear shot

[atomic tendon]

Next time

[smoky verge]

💯

[tall raptor]

I'll be in Osaka then

[swift jacinth]

I’ll also be in Osaka then

[rose garnet]

Bar crawl?

[late laurel]

@here sorry for the mass ping, but there was a group that expressed interest in a Golden Gai crawl tonight! We’re going to be meeting at a nearby Lawson’s at 9PM, will probably walk over around 9:10.

I’ll post a pic or description of my outfit as I head over to make it easier, feel free to come through if you’re around!

[lavish nacelle]

Ping fail

[naive sable]

Just an FYI, golden gai bars are tiny so a large group will likely make it quite hard for y'all to bar crawl there together

[tall raptor]

Quick question, do I @ people from the spreadsheet here or do i dm them to try and plan?

[grave sequoia]

Do what you want bro

If you DM they might not see it because it will go to requests

[naive sable]

@grave sequoia I went once my whole month here, and that was enough. Crowded tiny bars, overrun with tourists, and the streets are crowded too (likely cuz of how small and full each bar is at all times)

[rain hazel]

oh hello! i didnt realise you guys had an excel too

lemme chuck my details on it

[onyx ridge]

anyone doing anything in tokyo tonight?

[swift jacinth]

I’m going to one of those unlimited play entertainment centers with a few peeps from the line chat

we’re gonna try to pull an all nighter there

[rain hazel]

god you guys make me jealous that i have to wait a week

but i can say next week now

so

[naive sable]

What's this place called? And is it similar to round 1 in Osaka?

[swift jacinth]

yeah it’s similar to round 1 in Osaka, I’ll ask them what it’s called

[naive sable]

Thanks

[tall raptor]

@swift jacinth I'll be in Osaka the same week you are, lmk of you want to try anything together

[swift jacinth]

sick I’m down

Gonna hit Dontonbori and maybe go pub crawling

went to a bar yesterday and got my first encounter with drunk salarymen trying to practice English on you

[tall raptor]

How was that

I have negative alcohol tolerance

[swift jacinth]

it was fun, they started fist bumping and giving us handshakes

we played darts against each other

and then with them on our teams

they gave us their line and told us they’d contact us for sushi and darts next time they’re free

but I know for a fact once the sobriety hits they’re gonna ghost

💀

such is life

[tall raptor]

Sounds like you had fun though

[swift jacinth]

It was lots of fun, I drank more that day than I have in the last year and a half

which isn’t much 🗿

just like 4-5 beers

I’ve got no idea what my alcohol tolerance is so I’m not trying to waste myself

[tall raptor]

Mine is half a bottle of beer

I'm a super light weight

[sage cipher]

Team lightweight

[tall raptor]

Any more and I start gaging

[jaunty blaze]

sounds good. Dont have to buy so much alcohol lol

[swift jacinth]

It was an all you can drink bar that we went to so I made the most of it

personally not big on alcohol cause it’s not sweet

[rose garnet]

Being aussie on holiday always reminds me just how much we drink here 😭

[swift jacinth]

but they’ve got a mixture they made with soda and vodka that tasted pretty good

[rain hazel]

that chikara drink at conbinis is a lifesaver if youre going out drinking

i cant remember its full name

sometihng の力

its like supplements, tastes shit but 0 hangover

ウコンの力

That's it

chug one of them and you'll be fine the next day (within reason)

[swift jacinth]

I’ll have to take it when I bar crawl

[rain hazel]

always before you drink

smack one out i think thye were saying its got a ridiculous amount of vitamins in it

my japanese wasnt great last year and i was drunk but something about 30 lemons worth of vitamin c

is what my mates brother was banging on about

[swift jacinth]

is your Japanese great this year?

can I get free translator

[wooden oracle]

When are you coming?

[rain hazel]

26th! i land in Haneda about 8pm JST

[rain hazel]

its not 上手 but its definitely better!

[swift jacinth]

shame I won’t be able to see it in action

I’ll be in Osaka then

[rain hazel]

i got a small test drive today bc the barista was japanese

but so excited to ban myself from english unless with you guys

need to force myself to learn

[worldly moth]

https://tenor.com/view/yoda-the-force-star-wars-gif-11497732772327159340

[swift jacinth]

how have you been learning

[rain hazel]

mixture of speaking with my friend twice weekly only in jp, hitting the wanikani real hard, working on reading news in japanese (with the help of jisho and a furigana/dictionary extension) and then shamefully the green owl daily

also, a lot of ゲーム言語 which is an english language channel covering JLPT

lots of Japanese youtubers as well, im great at speaking but listening i need them to talk real slow

[swift jacinth]

mmmm

I see

noice

[rain hazel]

hahaha yeah, i love wanikani

cant sing its paises enough

and i just keep going with duolingo bc i like seeing big number get bigger

even tho i know its detrimental lmfao

[tall raptor]

If it works, it works

[rain hazel]

i try to pick up what its trying to actually teach me like - forms of conjugation, and shit but it like is SO bad at explaining it

so idk it might just be my pattern recognition brain

but like doing one a day, just keeps the japanese drive going, even if its a day i dont want to do 10 kanji and some vocab, a quick duo lesson still makes me feel like ive made progress for the day

(i am at unit 3 section 9 or some shit, quite far down the JP duolingo tree)

lots of "advance with this challenge" i skipped the whole of unit 1 and 3/4 of 2

bc its like

私の名前はエリカです。

and we dont need that shit

[onyx ridge]

please include me in your plan ill join for sure

[grave sequoia]

My channel has Japanese subs on everything so you can read along

[rain hazel]

am i subbed to you yet? yes thank god i already was thatd be an embarrasing one

habo i even have the bell on now

bro have to say the editing is super clean

[graceful mural]

Heading to dotonbori and then to grab some for food

[atomic tendon]

I'll go today on the hunt for halal wagyu, found some good places already 🙂

[graceful mural]

In Osaka?

Just saw a halal Kobe burger place if that interests you.

[atomic tendon]

Unfortunately in Tokyo but I'll be in Osaka in 5 days

[graceful mural]

In Kuromon Market

It's right in the main strip of Kuromon not far from dotonbori

[atomic tendon]

If you're still there we could hang out then 🙂

[graceful mural]

Unfortunately I leave in 5 days to kyoto

Might backtrack to Osaka though

[atomic tendon]

I'm in Osaka from 19-21

[graceful mural]

If there is a big group

[atomic tendon]

Kyoto *

Sry

[graceful mural]

Gotcha

Nbd

Such is life

Alright walking to dotonbori

[atomic tendon]

I think around the 20th there will be a good amount of us in Kyoto

[graceful mural]

https://tenor.com/view/goku-glasses-peace-anime-gif-9540577

[graceful mural]

Yepp

[past needle]

Guys what’s there for food in shibuya?

[graceful mural]

I liked the stuff in Parco building. It's a food court with a ton of options

[past needle]

Oh nice thanks! Would’ve hung out with you in Osaka but you got there as soon as I was leaving

[graceful mural]

Such is the nature of Japan travel

But who knows. Small world.

[jaunty blaze]

Tsukishima Monja Kuuya ig you wanna try thr Tokyo version or Okonomiyaki

[graceful mural]

Also, tangent. I ran into the same guy once in Miyajima and then again in Hiroshima Okonomiyake tower

Same day

[jaunty blaze]

I prefer regular okonomiyaki though tbh

[graceful mural]

Both times eating at the same place

[past needle]

Small place Japan is lol

[jaunty blaze]

Centre Beef is good too

[graceful mural]

Well, it really is smaller when you eat vegan.

Less options means more likely

Also, Parco has two vegan options, but the rest of the place is omnivore stuff with meat and fish dishes

Making it a good place to dip into for any tastes. It's also central and has the pokemon center built in if you're into that

[rain hazel]

i found a really nice tonkatsu place just by walking from my hotel into shibuya, behind all the scramble and stuff

idk i just looked for obviously tonkatsu and a big line

stood in it

paid 800y

and got a big bowl of rice and a slab of pork bigger than my head

god i hope apples location tag pulls thru

[rain hazel]

It pulled thru

That was like 800y

And delicious

[past needle]

I’m willing to try everything and anything so thanks for the recommendations!

[rain hazel]

Can’t go wrong with tonkatsu. Affordable and decent sushi that I found was obviously Kura Sushi but that’s just a standard chain

Can find those anywhere

just dont do ichiran lmao listen to everyonen else

find a hole in the wall ramen shop

copy this into your maps search
ラーメン

should land you near somewhere decent

the bigger the line generally more likely to have good food

[azure stirrup]

I like the quiet ramen places but I can never finish my bowl

[rain hazel]

sometimes they pay people to line up tho

[past needle]

Nice let me know how finding that free play arcade goes!

[azure stirrup]

Apparently it’s rude not to finish but meh

[rain hazel]

so the line trick doesnt always work; oh i stuffed myself full theres noway without societal pressure i could have eaten the entirety of my tonkatsu

[atomic tendon]

I'm going for ramen in shibuya around 5pm

[atomic tendon]

Where ?

[past needle]

Gonna have to ask silver I got no clue

[swift jacinth]

Great question I’m still asking the peeps I’m hanging out with about that

If I’d have to guess it’s the Round1 stadiums here in Tokyo

Which is why I haven’t responded to @onyx ridge yet because I’m still waiting on confirmation

[atomic tendon]

If it's fine with you could I also join ?

[swift jacinth]

ofc, more the merrier

we’re planning on hitting it up in the evening around last train time and then staying till the train opens up again

[atomic tendon]

that sounds wild, I'm in!

[swift jacinth]

Not sure if youre still looking

But Tarekatsu was amazing

[onyx ridge]

Ok waiting

[swift jacinth]

#food message wrote a review about it in the food channel

[swift jacinth]

sounds good, apologies for the wait

[past needle]

Ok will try something in shibuya

[onyx ridge]

@celest mortar did you ever go to Shisha?

[celest mortar]

it was really lovely!

[swift jacinth]

@onyx ridge @atomic tendon Round 1 stadium in Daiba
https://maps.apple.com/?address=〒135-0064, 東京都江東区, 青海1丁目1番10号, ダイバーシティ東京 プラザ 6階&auid=17408075406184225746&ll=35.624957,139.775255&lsp=9902&q=ラウンドワンスタジアム ダイバーシティ東京 プラザ店&t=r

[onyx ridge]

Are you planning to go again? It's my last night here

[swift jacinth]

Meeting up at 8:30

[past needle]

If I’m not dead from walking to shibuya I’ll hit you guys up if you’ll have me!

[crisp veldt]

Anyone in Kyoto?

[naive sable]

If I'm not tired after my concert tonight, maybe I'd join. But have to see how far it is from venue and last train time back to Shinjuku too..will message if I'm gonna make it

[rocky kraken]

I'm in Kyoto

[swift jacinth]

feel free, anyone is welcome

[rain jetty]

My wife and I will be in Osaka later tonight if there is anything going on lmk

[faint schooner]

Met another solo traveler today at Izakaya Toyo. Probably going to head to Bee-hive around 8 for live jazz. It’s right outside kyobashi station south exit

[faint schooner]

Sorry meant to reply to @rain jetty on that one

[crisp veldt]

@rocky kraken if you wanna go to some sky terraces/bars lmk 👌

[rocky kraken]

Oh sure, Was planning to do so hahah

[worldly rampart]

@crisp veldt @rocky kraken last night in Kyoto for me!

[crisp veldt]

@worldly rampart Wanna meet? If so, we're planning to go to Pontocho a bit later

[rocky kraken]

Yeah you are welcome to join

[worldly rampart]

Yes please

[light kelp]

I'm also in Kyoto happy to join if it's not too late.

[rocky kraken]

Please do! Lets enjoy ourselfs

[worldly rampart]

Any idea of time @crisp veldt @rocky kraken @light kelp ?

[rocky kraken]

I'll make a group chat

[light kelp]

I'm near Nijo castle for coffee now, then have to pick up glasses in the area and look for some food after, so depending on if you all want food or not, maybe an hour or so for me?

[rocky kraken]

6.30 sounds good for me if you are all avaliable

[paper citrus]

I’m in Osaka until Saturday, feeling like some good food/drinks tonight

[atomic tendon]

Sweet c u there

[jaunty blaze]

Wow enoshima is so pretty

[worldly rampart]

I May be a bit later, but I can meet around then

[light kelp]

Would we want to get food or just drinks?

[jaunty blaze]

Highly recommended if you can stand the stairs and walking a bit

[worldly rampart]

Going to make a stop at my hotel first.

[worldly rampart]

I just finished dinner so just drinks for me

[paper citrus]

Anyone have Osaka plans tonight

[smoky verge]

Man's actually left gaijin-mart 😉

[graceful mural]

nah I might be looking to do something

nothing all night, but I'm about ready to leave my hotel and do something

[graceful mural]

I'm also looking for something to do

looks like we might have 4 going already if we do an Osaka group?

[jaunty blaze]

😂 that's weekends only

[paper citrus]

Sounds good to me, been getting a tattoo the last 6 hours so I’m starving at the very least lol

[graceful mural]

Oh dope. Drink a little to help with the pain.

If we meet up for food, I would have to find us a place with vegan options. There are very few vegan only restaurants in Osaka, but many many meat serving places with vegan options. We might have to walk a bit though.

Alternatively, we can just meet up for drinks after.

[worn spindle]

i heard you're not supposed to drink b4 and after getting a tattoo

[graceful mural]

ohhhhh interesting

I had no idea

[worn spindle]

something to do with blood thinning

iono

[graceful mural]

that makes sense to me

[paper citrus]

After is fine before not so much

[graceful mural]

alright Im gonna finish getting ready. Yall let me know what yall want to do

I'm in Namba, but I'm flexible to be anywhere really

so long as its somewhat central osaka

[paper citrus]

Yup I’m in central Osaka too, when I’m done here I’ll walk back to the hotel and get ready then text ya

[graceful mural]

kk

I'm almost ready

Just getting dressed

Im not in a rush though

I'll start looking for a place to eat or drink

any neighborhood preference?

[bleak dawn]

Gonna be in tokyo for a few days from friday onwards. Gonna be busy during the day but wouldn't mind some drinking buddies for the nights, if anyones down✌️

[rain jetty]

We are still in kyoto, going to station asap to go to Osaka so will be at around 9 when we arrive in Osaka

[kindred wedge]

Gah I've not long got back from that area.. I may be tempted to tag along, what are the plans exactly?

[graceful mural]

sounds good

I'll probably be eating before then, but drinks after is good for me

[swift jacinth]

Meeting up at 8:30

grinding there until the train starts back up at 4-5

not for the faint of heart

[azure stirrup]

Anything happening in Tokyo tonight 🥹

[swift jacinth]

I took a long nap just now so I can be prepared

If you just want to be there for a few hours and then leave before last train you can also go for it

[kindred wedge]

Im amazed somewhere like that is open until that late so I feel like I need to join

[graceful mural]

btw, those esports cafes are open 24/7