February 2024

[teal spruce]

ima do some running around rn but hit me up later see whats going on

[pale vapor]

I met senri kawaguchi today!

[grand jewel]

what in the world did you do to this picture

[proper estuary]

Anyone down to get some dinner tonight in Shibuya/Shinjuku/Harajuku?

Feelin like getting some sashimi somewhere

[knotty crest]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMV9UzQRksU

[potent torrent]

I'm headed to Nara tomorrow

[flat coyote]

👍 I'll be heading there from Nagoya so I should be in nara by 10/11 or so . Will just be in the area the entire day

[potent torrent]

Okay we should meet up. I'll be coming from Osaka

I just need to figure out my train route from here. I'm currently in Osaka Aquarium.

[flat coyote]

Sure thing. I'll dm you when I'm there and vice versa. Always good to have a companion help take photos haha

[potent torrent]

We can be eachothers tripod! 😆😆😆😆😆

[flat coyote]

I've just been asking random people wherever I go so far to help take photos Lol

[potent torrent]

Me too

[gritty forum]

Hey all. I'll be arriving in Shinjuku 26th if anyone wanted to meet up. Food/drinks/ sight seeing.

[thorny path]

Head to sushi midori

But get ready for long lines

https://maps.app.goo.gl/S5RfrXqiPTSo5jgR9?g_st=ic

[proper estuary]

You going there tn?

[thorny path]

lol no

I’m not even in Tokyo atm

I just gave you a sashimi recommendation

[proper estuary]

Thank you for the rec! I’ll try it out tonight

[tulip hull]

I'm heading to Nara from Tokyo! What time do you plan on going m

[potent torrent]

@flat coyote figures between 10-11. I'm coming from Osaka and will be there around the same time and we can meet.

[tulip hull]

@flat coyote Gotcha, I'll send a text on the way there!

[flat coyote]

👍

[fringe dagger]

Anyone wanna meet up and go to a bar or izakaya or anything :0

[thin turret]

Where at?

[low mauve]

where

[fringe dagger]

Well rn I’m in Ikebukuro at arcades so I might actually stay here.

But if you wanna join me out here, feel free @low mauve!

[pale vapor]

Thats what I look like, you know this

[thin turret]

Aww man I wanna do arcade stuff with people at some point but I just decided to get dinner 🥲

[potent torrent]

Anyone happen to ve in Osaka tonight?

[potent torrent]

This tuna. 78.6 kilos. ¥100,000,00

[carmine jolt]

¥10million??

Surely you mean ¥100,000

Not ¥10,000,000

Either way that’s a pretty expensive tuna haha 😅

[potent torrent]

Yes! Dsmn fingers in gloves

[carmine jolt]

Haha, though there was that one tuna that sold for like ¥36million so I guess I could imagine it

¥114 million as well apparantly 🤯

[magic hazel]

I am!

I’m down for whatever if you wanna do something, it is getting a bit late tho, up to you!

I’m near dotonburi rn

[knotty crest]

These prices are mostly tradition.

The first fish of the year sells for a symbolically huge amount

[weary dune]

Thought they were euro since they use , instead of .

[long ridge]

Anyone going to the OPN show in Osaka on Thursday?

[proper estuary]

anyone going to the Periwinkle show in Shibuya tomorrow evening?

[potent torrent]

Omg just barely caught the last train home! Dontonburi was fun! Burning my mouth on takoyaki was not. 😒

How long does it take takoyaki to cool down to a safe internal temperature to eat so it doesnt scald the roof of your mouth? 10 min? 15 min? 25 min?

The answer is never. It contains the fires of Hell and will wait until you foolishly take a bite.

[worthy lynx]

Never had a hot pocket?

[potent torrent]

Yes those too contain the fires of Hell

[worthy lynx]

They have best of both worlds, somehow both frozen and lava and never actually cooked just right (unless baked, but let's face it, if you have time for baking you're not eating a hot pocket)

[elfin solstice]

Does anyone know of any collab cafes happening in Osaka rn? I’m determined to actually get served at one since having my existence ignored & never being served in 2019

[magic hazel]

Hey guys I’m in Osaka for one last night tonight, if anyone wants to go get a drink or get something to eat I’m down!

Also heading to the Osaka castle to check it out briefly if anyone wants to join!

[potent torrent]

I'm here! I'll meet up with you tonight. Already planned to meet a couple others in Nara for the day though.

[long ridge]

Just got to Osaka last night. I'm most likely down for a bite tonight

[flat coyote]

@potent torrent @tulip hull I should arrive in kintetsu nara at 930. Bit earlier than expected

[potent torrent]

I'll be there by 11.hope that's ok

[flat coyote]

No problem . We'll play it by ear

[worthy lynx]

@low mauve hey my favorite and only question, do you know if shibuya la.mama sells ear plugs lol?

[low mauve]

I don't know I haven't been sorry

They sell them at drugstores though. Matsukiyo etc.

If you can't find them, ask for mimisen

[worthy lynx]

Alrighty will go the drugstore route, thanks

[low mauve]

Or Don Quijote as well, if you want choice beyond just foam ones

[worthy lynx]

Hoo boy, I think I'll have better luck finding them in a drugstore lol, I'm not sure how anyone finds anything at a donqi (walked through 6 stories yesterday, found everything aside from what I was looking for lol)

[pale vapor]

I just want sub 100ml lotion. sorry we only have milk

[magic hazel]

I’m down! Just lmk what time you’re thinking, same with you @long ridge lmk what time your available and we can all meet up

[potent torrent]

On my way, got on the wrong damned train again!! 😖

[flat coyote]

No rush. Im walking around in todaiji

[potent torrent]

Okay thanks!

[thorny path]

Sub 100 ml?

For travel size?

[pale vapor]

Yep

i found some in a grocery store

being illiterate doesnt help in the 100 yen stores but i didnt find it

heres what I have on my back today 🫡

[flat coyote]

Hotel usually has free lotion...

[long ridge]

I'm down for dinner anytime tonight after 630 or 7. Only plans for tonight are to pick up a concert ticket from Lawsons sometime after 9pm

[thorny path]

Do what I do

Go to muji

Buy 3-4 100 ml bottles

Buy 300-400 ml refill pack for your bath item

Then fill the bottles

[potent torrent]

@flat coyote of course the Nara train us deer themed

[flat coyote]

I took the kintetsu so didn't see

[pale vapor]

Word

[potent torrent]

Also these are adorable...

@flat coyote

Almost there now

[small nova]

I have a ticket to an otter cafe today at 4. Does anyone want to buy it?

[flat coyote]

I'll be at kasuga taisha in 20 minutes or so

[pale vapor]

In anyone in an Osaka hotel over the next ~week that accepts mail and is willing to accept an envelope for me?

[teal spruce]

anyone in kyoto wanna do something later

food drink whatever

[low mauve]

you need to say where it is

[small nova]

It’s in Harajuku

It’s the HARRY otter cafe

Monday, February 26, 2024
16:00 - 17:00 Japan time
HARRY Harajuku Terrace store reservation 1 hour (1 adult)
HARRY Harajuku Terrace Store
150-0001
Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
Jingumae 4-26-5 Jingumae 426 3F
03-3404-1212

[potent torrent]

@flat coyote at nara Station

And you are 2.8 km from me 😬

Oh wait. It's closet. Walking to you now

@amatsu I'm in a purple jacket with a red backpack

[tulip hull]

@flat coyote it'll take me until the evening to get there, sorry I couldnt make it!

[flat coyote]

We'll continue conversation in dm . I messaged u

[flat coyote]

Np

[harsh gate]

Hey all, new to the chat and just landed in Tokyo today 🙂 Anyone want to grab dinner or a drink later?

[dusk forum]

Any one in Asakusa?

[low mauve]

I know a few people here are going here tonight
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C3pnrGDS8S2/

[pale vapor]

@low mauve What's the closest thing to a "gigs in osaka"?

[low mauve]

#attractions message

Checking the schedules of each venue tbh

I went to Namba Bears recently and it’s known for punk and hardcore and it was awesome. Only venue I’ve ever been to that lets you bring your own drinks in

[thorny path]

Live Haus wins for me for being the only place to give me an actual glass bottle of coke

Rather than a cup

Oh whoops Osaka

I did a show in Osaka

At namba mele?

It was good

[long ridge]

I found a few gigs happening here in the next month. So far only got a ticket for OPN at club quattro this Thursday. Also this Thursday at namba is Mr bungle. But I chose OPN cuz I seen Mr bungle before

Also in the next 4 weeks here in Osaka is Slash, Snarky Puppy, Melvins, Slowdive, Wilco. Might be forgetting a couple

[pale vapor]

Heh, I hear ya. Thanks for all you do!

Id love to see Snarky Puppy but prob not going to be in Osaka / think its sold out

[long ridge]

Ah damn it's sold out? That's a shame, I wanted to go

Any way to get Tix on secondary market here?

[pale vapor]

http://www.billboard-live.com/pg/shop/show/index.php?mode=detail1&event=14608&shop=2

[long ridge]

Ah damn. Oh well

[gritty forum]

Hey, I've also just landed. Staying in Shinjuku if your still free and want to grab a drink.

[pale vapor]

Keep checking, something might be available

Potentially closer to the date

I got BBL tokyo takanaka 24 hours before

@long ridge

You WILL likley get the nosebleediest of seats however

If BBL Osaka is anything like BBL tko

Would strongly recommend the lower floors if possible

[teal spruce]

so many shops are tax free

its great

even streetwear is tax free

[dark sky]

This is going to be random as hell but anyone else’s allergies going crazy today? Took a day trip out to kamakura and I swear myself and 75% of everyone else were all sniffling and or sneezing on the train it was wild and still is.

[teal spruce]

oh im on the luxury shopping strip again

do u ppl still buy iphones to take back home

is it worth

[civic lotus]

My teacher said there's a high pollen count today. Yay spring!

[thorny path]

You can’t get tax free at the Apple Store

So you’re paying basically USA prices anyways

[teal spruce]

oh i see

[thorny path]

And you’re stuck with that shutter sound

[harsh gate]

I might be down to go to that show actually!!

[thorny path]

In japan

[harsh gate]

What kind of music is it primarily? Rock?

[low mauve]

Good vibes very stylish kinda chill rock

Open the post, there are previews of each artist

[dark sky]

Ahh dang combined with the wind it all makes sense

[harsh gate]

I really dig the vibe of all three bands! But hmmm Shibuya is 55 minutes on transit for me…I’m north of Asakusa past Iriya Station

[thorny path]

Do it

Go

Feel the good vibes

@harsh gate If it makes it seem more sane

I did 2 nights in Niigata and round trip Shinkansen from Tokyo for one band lol

[harsh gate]

Hahaha I’m all for spontaneity, just gotta head home and wash up from the climbing gym and make a gametime decision

Thanks for the rec all 🤩

[long ridge]

Ok thanks. Yeah I'll refresh the page every day once or twice in case

[potent torrent]

Okay Done in Nara. We should meet up in Dontonbori.

Just trying to think of a location there that's easy to find.

I'm in Nara Station right now so i will probably head that direction soon anyways.

[ornate olive]

Anyone getting into anything tonight in Tokyo ?

[rotund cradle]

🤷

[low mauve]

#1182853158725222420 message

[potent torrent]

Just going to stop at my hotel and drop off the stuff I got today.

[magic hazel]

Take your time! I’m at Osaka Castle rn just gonna walk around for a bit and explore

@long ridge wbu?

[ornate olive]

Unfortunately the live shows are not it for me. Have fun though!

[proper estuary]

Anyone going to the Periwinkles show want to grab some ramen or something in Shibuya before the show?

[wild rover]

Yeah I might be down, got a place in mind? I'm in Ginza rn so itll take me like 20min to get there

[proper estuary]

I’m in Shinjuku rn so it’ll be about 25 mins till I get to Shibuya as well

[wild rover]

Is there a ramen place nearby?

[harsh gate]

I’m probably not gonna get there until closer to 7:30/45, but see y’all there!

I’ll find you guys somehow haha

[proper estuary]

Yeah there’s lots of ramen near there. Want to meet near the venue at around 6:15 and find a spot then?

[magic hazel]

How ya doin what’s ur status my guy

I’m about done here at Osaka castle gonna start heading out

[wild rover]

Yeah works for me

See you there

[long ridge]

Sorry just saw this. I should be free 630, or maybe shortly after. Where will y'all be meeting up? I just got here yesterday and don't know the city at all, so give me an address or name of a place and I can use Google maps to get myself there

[magic hazel]

@long ridge okay so I’m heading to dotonbori rn, ya nice i get there I’ll give you a place to go to

Just waiting on @potent torrent so I can see what she’s up to atm

[long ridge]

Ok sounds good. I'll be good to leave my Airbnb in 40-50 minutes from now, so no rush. And once you send me a location to meet you both, I'll let you know my ETA per Google maps

[weak tendon]

If anyone is near Tokyo station lemme know :3

My feet hurt too bad to go to Shibuya ;;_;;

@ornate olive in case u r around

[magic hazel]

OH BET

perfect

Imma get a head massage in the meantime

@long ridge

[potent torrent]

Just got to hotel and dropped my stuff. Meet down in Dontonbori in front of Donky? I can be there by 7

[long ridge]

Haha good idea

[magic hazel]

They were fully booked…..

https://tenor.com/view/walter-white-breaking-bad-walter-heisenberg-crawl-space-gif-19584363

[potent torrent]

@long ridge @magic hazel
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qtrVKcqH512wAnKf8

[ornate olive]

I’m closer to Shibuya 🙂

[long ridge]

Oh nice, this is a 15 minute walk from my Airbnb. I can be there by 7/7:10 the latest

[long ridge]

Ah shame

[potent torrent]

Should we meet there 7:10 ish then?

[long ridge]

Sounds good to me, see you there

[magic hazel]

https://tenor.com/view/awesome-ok-great-good-thumbs-up-gif-16351183

[weak tendon]

I shall see how I feel later after a few hrs the soreness may settle down lmao

[proper estuary]

@wild rover sorry I’m a few mins late, trains were very busy. I’ll see you outside the venue. I’m a tall white guy with a red scarf and black coat

[wild rover]

Np, I'm Asian with glasses, backpack and a brown leatherish jacket

[knotty crest]

Akabane boys ww@

[magic hazel]

Omw rn

@long ridge

[long ridge]

Me too

Got a grey jacket and red hoodie

[potent torrent]

Purple jacket. Red backpack

I'm here now

[magic hazel]

I’m here

[thorny path]

@low mauve hate to be bother but do you see any shows for tmw night

[low mauve]

You're an addict and I'm your dealer

[thorny path]

I can stop anytime I want….

Until you dangle amaiwana in front of me

[low mauve]

Try this https://toos.co.jp/basementbar/ev/月刊キャノンボールvol-56/

おとなりにぎんが計画 otonari ni ginga keikaku seems up your street

[thorny path]

How do I book in advance?

Sorry but wifi here sucks

[low mauve]

Email link at bottom of the page or DM a band

[worthy lynx]

Well damn, bought ear plugs, but then forgot them at the hotel

[thorny path]

Yup it just loaded for me, I’ll send them an email

Thanks

[flat coyote]

In kyoto, headed to a maid cafe for evening drink . Cafe ai if anyone wants to join me

[proper estuary]

You here? @ me when you do if you’re not

[harsh gate]

10 minute walk away for me

[teal spruce]

anyone doing anything in kyoto

[harsh gate]

@proper estuary grabbing a drink real quick but I’m the Asian dude in the grey denim jacket/jeans with a black crossbody bag

Near the bar!

[proper estuary]

Sounds good. I’m the tall white guy in a black coat with a red scar near the door kinda

I’m easy to spot haha

[dark wharf]

Anyone in Kyoto wanna hike Fushimi Inari around sunrise?

[knotty crest]

@low mauve I want to introduce you to this band

If my data will EVER upload video

[flat coyote]

Going to Arashiyama tomorrow. If anyone wants to join me

[knotty crest]

I will upload it later

I also got a CD in the event you own a CD player

[knotty crest]

Arguably you're kept very busy in your own little sphere of Shimokitazawa, but I think Kanadery Universe is a neat little project up in Akabane.

[stoic horizon]

I’m on a layover in Montreal right now before I head back to Toronto but just wanted to shout out everyone I met on this trip that made it another unforgettable trip lmao. I’ll be back next year 😂

[wild rover]

@proper estuary @harsh gate @worthy lynx it was fun meeting up with you guys, enjoy the rest of your trips!

[thorny path]

Back to Tokyo today for me

[worthy lynx]

Likewise dude, have a good one

[dark wharf]

Super late but when are you going lol

[flat coyote]

Im there already

[dark wharf]

Rip

[fringe dagger]

Last day here before plane at 7:30pm. Any suggestions on what I should do?

[worthy lynx]

Oh shit, same ish, nice. I'm also kinda lost how to kill 5 hours aside from the wait paralysis

[thorny path]

Claw machines and gatcha games for at least 5 hours

[fringe dagger]

Hahaha. I suppose I can try for claw machines again. I did some in Ikebukuro. Got any recommendations?

[fringe dagger]

I wonder if we’re on the same flight! I was thinking of going to the Sunshine City aquarium to kill some time.

[thorny path]

Id tell you to do team labs but doubt you can get tickets this late

[fringe dagger]

I knooooooow. I can always check tho. What else do I have to do haha.

[thin turret]

Last hours before my flight I usually go crazy omiyage shopping. Go to donki and load up a big bag of snacks to bring home to people

[worthy lynx]

Unfortunately probably not since it's a 625 out of haneda

[sturdy sail]

My wife and I are going to be in Shinjuku tonight we were thinking of eating and drinking in Golden Gai if anyone wants to hang out. Maybe karaoke after

[thin turret]

I’d be up for karaoke in Ikebukuro after my concert tonight. I could maybe do shinjuku if it gets out early enough, but I’m not sure

[thorny path]

I’m heading to a music show myself tonight

[thin turret]

you found one? Nice

[teal spruce]

i need an odd favor from someone in kyoto im kinda stuck at the moment (lost my wallet with cards in it) and need to get cash somehow to get to tokyo tomorrow

i can meet at kyoto station and zelle someone some cash to be taken out

or someone take cash out and i zelle them afterwards

🥲

@flat coyote maybe?

@dark wharf maybe?

[dark wharf]

I’m by Kyoto station rn actually

[teal spruce]

i would pay you $50 for the help… im kinda fucked atm 😭

[dark wharf]

Wya

[teal spruce]

im at kyoto station lost and found rn

by kyoto theater

[dark wharf]

I’m having trouble finding my exit to the food hall so I’ll be there when I find it lmao

[teal spruce]

i need a decent chunk of cash tho if thats ok…

[dark wharf]

Uh how much?

[teal spruce]

lemme check one sec

like $600 i can show you my bank account so you dont think im trying to pull a fast one @dark wharf

i just need enough to pay my shinkansen to tokyo tomorrow and my hotel and then i can get my new cards mailed 🥲

[grand jewel]

I feel bad for you but I cannot imagine myself transacting that much with someone I'm unfamiliar with 😦

personally

[teal spruce]

no i understand

100%

[grand jewel]

I hope you're able to figure it out tho

[teal spruce]

i have no other choice so figured id ask still

😭

[dark wharf]

Uh yeah lemme think

[teal spruce]

if it makes u feel any safer i can let u hold onto my passport til its all done

[dark wharf]

DMed we can discuss there

[pale vapor]

Hope you can work something out

Worst case scenario Moneygram for ~3%?

I'm ok but in a similar bind (lost my ATM card and no reliable way to receive mail)

[thorny path]

Heading to a music show at 6:30

But getting food first

[rotund cradle]

Anyone want to hit up some food and drinks around Shinjuku / Shibuya / whatever

[thorny path]

Ah sorry went to shimo

That’s where the fun is for me tonight

[glass badger]

I’m in shinjuku rn with no plans, I was thinking of heading to kichijoji or picking a random Yamanote stop to chill at for the night

[rotund cradle]

Kichijoji would be cool

[glass badger]

Sounds like a plan then! I’ll shoot you a dm

[weak tendon]

Is anyone free around Tokyo station? I can get to kichijoji but will take me like an hour aha

Equally I can get to Shinjuku easily enough from where I am (ueno)

@rotund cradle @glass badger

[glass badger]

@weak tendon we actually just booked something in Kichijoji for the two of us but we can meet up after that if you’re down

Grab a couple drinks down harmonica yokocho

I think we’ll be out by 8

Or, @rotund cradle has the much better idea that you can book a reservation here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/b1Pt6VNshHrRW8MR6?g_st=ic

At 7

And meet us!

[rotund cradle]

Book for 7pm

[weak tendon]

Sweet, I will do ☺️

Booking for just me or 3 ppl? Dunno if u all have pre booked also

[thorny path]

Have fun out there people

[rotund cradle]

just you

[low mauve]

Harmonica Yokocho is a great spot

[weak tendon]

Done ☺️

[weak tendon]

ETA 7.05 cos I have no sense of direction

[weak tendon]

Ugh train delay be another 5-10

[rotund cradle]

Ok come up when you’re here

[harsh gate]

Anyone still out around Shibuya/Shinjuku?

[pale vapor]

Who is in Osaka this week?

[rotund cradle]

You around? We doing stuff

Anyone want to join us for drinks, karaoke, darts in Shinjuku hit is up

[harsh gate]

I have a couple of other people with me if that’s cool?

[rotund cradle]

Yeah!

[harsh gate]

Which place are you guys at?

[rotund cradle]

Heading to Shinjuku right now. ETA 10 mins or so

We have a couple places in mind. Let’s meet up first?

[harsh gate]

Send a spot you had in mind so I can figure out a good meetup spot? We’re at Golden Gai 🙂

[rotund cradle]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8v5g1u95fuEoNFM8?g_st=ic

[harsh gate]

We can just meet you there since it’s close to the station and you’d have to walk past it to meet us!

[rotund cradle]

Ok we on our way

We’re there

[thorny path]

Have fun In shinjuku

Passing through the station atm

[harsh gate]

Kk we’ll be there in 5-10

[glass badger]

^ it’s a flat charge for time, 600¥/30min + 500¥ seat charge. But (most) drinks are free and there’s video/board games

[harsh gate]

There are 3 of us, I’m wearing a brown jacket and blue denim tote bag 🙂

[weak tendon]

Re yakitori bill feel free to send a DM for the amount btw ☺️

[potent torrent]

Headed back to Tokyo today from Osaka for my final 5 nights. Planning to stop in Hakone to try and see Fuji today

[thorny path]

Anyone up to anything in Tokyo?

[cosmic siren]

I’m free today! I wanted to do something to enjoy the sun before the rain comes

[thorny path]

ah well I'm just heading to shibamata

which is a small area an hour outside of the city

May not be something you want to do.

I'll be heading to shimo later today though for a music show.

[low mauve]

Shibamata (just spelling it right so you don’t go to the wrong place)

[thorny path]

Thanks

@cosmic siren https://www.instagram.com/p/C3PnkQayJjl/?img_index=1

gigsintokyo

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[cosmic siren]

I just woke up so I’ll probably be late for that but I can join for Shimokitazawa, there’s a burger place where I wanted to go there as well ahah

[thorny path]

which one?

[cosmic siren]

It’s called yummy burger

[thorny path]

Ah this one - https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1318/A131802/13272748/

[cosmic siren]

Yes! I’ve been there a few times last year and I loved it, wanted to go back ahah

doesn’t have to be today though so if anyone wants to have dinner together we can do something

[thorny path]

@cosmic siren I'm actually going for a hamburgerright now

If you want to join me

[cosmic siren]

Let me take a shower and get back to life and I’ll send a message!

[thorny path]

Ah okay I’m heading there now

45 min

[low mauve]

Shibamata stuff starts closing from 5pm so don’t leave it too late

[thorny path]

Going to get lunch

Then head over there

Actually I’ll just eat in shiba

[ornate olive]

Anyone wanna hit some arcades in akiba?

[deep onyx]

Anyone snowboarding in Yuzawa tomorrow?

[cosmic siren]

Yes never gonna make it ahah

[thorny path]

lol it’s okay

I skipped burger place

I went to shiba instead

[violet terrace]

Does anyone wanna go shopping in Harajuku tomorrow?

[cosmic siren]

I could tag along, I live really close by!

[ornate olive]

I could be up for that

[timid breach]

@thorny path wish we we could have hung out one more time!

[thorny path]

Me too! Glad you had a great time in Tokyo!

[timid breach]

i'm sure i'll run into you in japan again lol

[thorny path]

Haha indeed

[clear drift]

Hey folks! I'm In Tokyo thru next Tues, running the marathon on Sunday and staying in Taito-ku , def interested in joining any outings to Akihabara or other similar spots for arcades, darts, whatever else

[cosmic siren]

gonna go to shimokitazawa now, getting a coffe, chill around, then probably burger and the show

[violet terrace]

@cosmic siren @ornate olive I'll probably be there around 11/12, does that work for you two?:)

[cosmic siren]

if anyone's around feel free to join

[cosmic siren]

works for me!

[weak tendon]

If anyone in Kyoto next few days hmu :3

[magic hazel]

Yo how did you make out chief you good?

I wish I saw this message I was in Kyoto yesterday at that exact time…….

[teal spruce]

i figured something out i appreciate it tho

made it to tokyo and am checked in for the next week

[magic hazel]

https://tenor.com/view/salute-bet-ti-tip-salute-you-gif-16210031

Also

I’m heading to akihabara if anyone wants to join

[teal spruce]

oh hey im nearby

i wanted to do some weeb shopping

hit radio keihan and amiami

[tulip hull]

Right here buddy, welcome to Kyoto

[magic hazel]

I’m down!

I’m just getting a pizza very quickly and I’ll be on my way over

[magic hazel]

Let’s do it

[teal spruce]

im heading over to akihabara station now gonna hop on train here at asakusa

[magic hazel]

Shit wait wait wait

[magic hazel]

I don’t wanna make you wait too long imma eat this pizza as fast as I can and head over

Should be out in like

5 minutes

[teal spruce]

saying its like 15 mins away take ur time

[ornate olive]

Yea that’s should work !

[thorny path]

Have fun

If you guys have time later

Attend the music show

[teal spruce]

oh yeah i totes forgot

i could use a lil drink tn

[thorny path]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3PnkQayJjl/?img_index=1

gigsintokyo

Wednesday 28th February
2024年2月28日(水)

‘PUNCH!’

at Shimokitazawa BASEMENT BAR

OPEN 18:30 START 19:00

ACT
・chie
@chie_band
・Kamisado
@kamisado_band
・umitachi
@_umitachi
・エスキベル/Esqvr
@esquivel_hey
・このゆびとまれ/konoyubitomare
@kn_yb_tmr

予約/Reserved ticket ¥2000 + 1 drink ¥600
高校生以下無料/High schoolers and younger free

🎫Reserve tickets from link ...

Instagram

I’m going to go eat then head back to my hotel

[teal spruce]

oh ok i got time still

[thorny path]

And chill till show

Yeah it doesn’t start till 7

Message me if you end up going

I’m easy to spot

Im an Asian guy with black hair

[teal spruce]

dirty blonde trans girl here so ez to spot too :D should be fun i havent been to any kind of show in awhile

i was listening to these bands stuff and theyre p sick

[thorny path]

I encourage the rest of you to come too

[magic hazel]

Okay On my way!

[teal spruce]

im in front of yodobashi akiba @magic hazel

[magic hazel]

Bet I’m on the train rn

I got on a brown coat white pants

Long dark hair

That’s luscious as fuck

Can’t forget to put that last detail down

[teal spruce]

lmfao hell yeah

im wearing black and white and black and white loafers

[civic lotus]

I'm thinking about going! Do you know what time it ends?

[cosmic siren]

I think around 9pm

[civic lotus]

Oooh that's so reasonable

[cosmic siren]

Anyway you can leave whenever, nobody is checking ahah

[teal spruce]

big meetup big meetup

[cosmic siren]

I’m coming too btw ahah

[ornate olive]

I’m gona get some drinks in shibuya later tonight if anyone’s planning on doing the same 🤙

[thorny path]

Probably close to 10

Bring cash

[low mauve]

18:30 OPEN
19:00 konoyubitomare
19:45 Kamisado
20:30 Esqvr
21:10 umitachi
21:55 chie

[teal spruce]

as long as i can catch a train back to home base

[civic lotus]

Tyty

[thorny path]

Oh it’ll be done long before that

[knotty crest]

You’re based outta Asakusa?

[thorny path]

I’m there for umitachi but curious about the others too

@low mauve you think umitachi will be my speed?

[teal spruce]

yee

right by senso oji

[knotty crest]

I’m done for today I think but remind me like Friday evening to take you to my lil Izakaya

[low mauve]

Yes

[thorny path]

You were right about yesterday

[teal spruce]

oh ull be in tokyo?

[thorny path]

Now I’m sad I won’t be around for their album release later this month

[teal spruce]

nice

[low mauve]

Kamisado is great fun, Esqvr are great musicians and fairly emo

[thorny path]

Me?

[teal spruce]

cant wait to see hammer head shark soon

no iba

[knotty crest]

Umidachi, umapyoi, umapyoi

[thorny path]

Wait ibaraki you’re coming?

I haven’t seen you in literally a month lol

[knotty crest]

No lol I got shit to do and I toasted my feet at shrines today

[thorny path]

Ah

How’s your friend?

[knotty crest]

Same as ever

[thorny path]

So meh?

[knotty crest]

Might get him Saizeriya

Will be a welcome change from McDs and konbini pasta

[teal spruce]

how bad an idea is riding a bike around

my hotel lets me rent one from em

[knotty crest]

It’s not bad but you have to be aggressive

You own the sidewalk

[teal spruce]

oh i see

[magic hazel]

Off the train

Almost there

[teal spruce]

would be kinda cool

like the anime girls

[magic hazel]

Ok

I’m here

@teal spruce

Uhhh give me a second

I c u

I think

Put ur hand up

[winter umbra]

Shot in the dark, but I’m in Fukuoka till Saturday. Would love to meet up with anyone just to hangout.

[thorny path]

Going to head back to my hotel to grab some stuff

And I’ll see you guys later at the show

Need to quick charge my phone too

[thorny path]

Heading over now

Who is there?

[potent torrent]

Guys, I am not having a good day. My apt rental was really hard to find. Wandered for nearly two hours getting cold trying to find it. When I finally did, it was so dirty I left.

So now I'm in a restaurant called Fungo in Shinjuko trying to figure out how I'm going to get a refund, where I'm going to sleep and how I'm going to get Yamoto to deliver to a new address before tomorrow. 😦 I need a drink. 😭

[civic lotus]

Not me! I'm running late

[thorny path]

Yikes I hope you get it resolved soon

[thorny path]

That dirty??

Going to be slightly late. Trains were delayed by a few minutes

[hushed steeple]

Oh noo. There is probably a capsule hotel that you can crash at for the night and wash up at. 😭

[long ridge]

Is it through airbnb?

[potent torrent]

Yeah for real. Dirty floors. Counter still dirty from last guest. Hair in the bath tub. Black looking mold on the windows. A yellow stain on the bed cover. Walls visibly dirty. Did not look as nice as their photos at all.

[potent torrent]

No. A travel app called Pagoda I've been using.

[long ridge]

If yes, send Airbnb support pics showing it was dirty and not like the listing indicated and they should help you find new place potentially

[cosmic siren]

You can get a cheap Apa room in Shinjuku

[potent torrent]

Sorry Agoda

[long ridge]

Ah damn..maybe contact them the same way you would Airbnb, and hopefully they will refund or find you new place since the place booked wasn't as promised

[cosmic siren]

Walking there, I’m a tiny Italian with messy hair

[potent torrent]

Yep.

[civic lotus]

Oy, sorry this happened to you! I hope you find a new place and get a refund

[potent torrent]

Thanks, me too :/ I'll keep ya posted.

[civic lotus]

Just got here. Girl in a green coat

[cosmic siren]

I don’t see colors with that his light but I’m in the toilet ahah

[civic lotus]

Ok I'm not looking in there

I'm next to the really tsll girl by the post

[cosmic siren]

Ahahaha

[shut pawn]

anyone in shinjuku tonight?

[teal spruce]

@magic hazel we didnt get a picture but was nice hanging

[magic hazel]

https://tenor.com/view/smile-nod-yes-robert-redford-beard-gif-10489927

[magic hazel]

I am!

Idk if I’m going back out tho

Actually

Lemme chill at my hotel for a bit and see if I have the energy after

[teal spruce]

that shabu shabu kicking your ass huh

[magic hazel]

You know that shit slapped Brodie

[teal spruce]

it diddd

[shut pawn]

hahahah let me know man

[glossy vortex]

Anyone out in Osaka tonight ? I’m looking for people to drink with

[long ridge]

Just finished dinner and am heading to check out the small bars in misono building (never been there). Might only have a drink or two before calling it a night, but you're welcome to join

[glossy vortex]

Let me check how far that is from where I am right now

Damn I have no idea where it is 😂 is it far from dotonbori?

[long ridge]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/k382ZPzTF7mDX2Y39

[long ridge]

don't think so

I walked past dotonbori area to get here I believe

[glossy vortex]

Oh yeah it’s about 15mins from here, I’ll join you then, let me know which floor and which bar

[long ridge]

I just got here..come to 2nd floor. I'll meet you by elevators cuz idk yet which bar I'll end up in, as there are a lot of tiny bars haha

[glossy vortex]

Okay I’ll be there in like 10mins at most

[long ridge]

Awesome sounds good

[glossy vortex]

I think I’m in front of the right building

[long ridge]

Is there a big spiral ramp

If so, come up the ramp one flight to the second floor. I'll meet you there. I didn't choose a bar yet 😂

[cosmic siren]

Kamisado and esqvr were great tonight

Now I really crave something ethereal and shoegazy

[long ridge]

Slowdive playing Tokyo and Osaka in a couple weeks

[thorny path]

Kamisado was one of the highlights of my night and I enjoyed Umetachi

[low mauve]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3433Jfye8X/

gigsintokyo

Saturday 2nd March
2024年3月2日(土)

nevv you Act.04
“re:lapse III.ep” Release Party
@new_you_jp

at Shimokitazawa THREE

open 18:15 start 18:45

[act]

• re:lapse
• エイプリルブルー/AprilBlue
  @aprilblueband
• Moon In June
  @moon_in_june.band
• allure (from Sapporo)
  @allure_sapporo

[food]
Renny Curry @renny_curry

Ticket ¥2,800+1 drink
Students ¥2,000+1...

Instagram

Four big gazers

[thorny path]

This one next monday too -

Some of the members of Hail Lain were at the show several of us went to yesterday

[low mauve]

Also Spinning Plums on this day
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3SHzyGP7Yl/

gigsintokyo

Wednesday 13th March
2024年3月13日(水)

‘開花-KAIHO-’

at Shimokitazawa THREE

OPEN 19:00 START 19:30

ACT
・Spinning Plums
@spinning_plums
・セグウェイライダー/Segway Rider
@segwayrider_official
・Stroll
@stroll_band
・The Sunnys
@thesunnys

TICKET ¥2,000 + 1 drink ¥600

🎫Reserve tickets from link in bio
チケットのご予約はプロフィール欄のURLから

.
#japanesemusic #japaneseindi...

Instagram

[cosmic siren]

Thank you!

[potent torrent]

I'm headed to Shibuya. Anyone want to go for a drink and lunch?

[rotund cradle]

I'm down

[potent torrent]

Where should we meet ?

[rotund cradle]

Up to you -- I'll be at the station in about half hr

[potent torrent]

I'll wait in front of the Hatchico wall outside of the station exit in the square

[long ridge]

Anyone going to the OPN show tonight in Osaka?

[tulip hull]

I'm getting to Osaka today, what's kind of show is it?

[long ridge]

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wPDbhaGXCqROrVmwDdCrK?si=ASpwq0UITY-bjm26KWIPVQ

His music is like experimental electronic

More chill and ambient. Got some prog and synths in his music to. I only got into him recently, but hard to give a straightforward description. He is a producer, composer, musician. He has done film scores, tv soundtracks, produced for other well known artists/bands, etc

[potent torrent]

I'm here now. Purple coat. Blue backpack:)

[tulip hull]

Sounds good, I'll check him out on the train there

[rotund cradle]

Ok en route. 15 mins or so

[pale vapor]

@long ridge seems interesting. tix still available?

[long ridge]

I bought mine online through Lawsons ticketing system. since it's the day of the show, might be easier to buy at the venue? Not sure though how that works in Japan

It's at Club Quattro

[rotund cradle]

Here. Check dm

[steel yarrow]

listening to 'Chrome Country' rn

really awesome

[long ridge]

Yeah that's a great song

[low mauve]

Door tickets are typically ¥500 more expensive and only available if the show didn’t sell out

[long ridge]

Ah interesting. It wasn't sold out as of 3 days ago when I finally figured out the crazy process of buying Tix as a foreigner haha

[low mauve]

I don’t think you can reserve tickets anymore but fwiw I’m going here today, there will be door tickets
https://www.instagram.com/p/C2jsK91y6Jw/

gigsintokyo

Thursday 29th February
2024年2月29日(木)

Luby Sparks presents
『One Last Night』

at Shibuya WWW X
@www_shibuya

Open 18:00 Start 19:00

ACT
・Luby Sparks
@lubysparksband
・SATOH
@s.a.t.o.h_
・NTsKi
@ntski

予約/Reserved ticket: ¥3,500 (+1 drink)
当日/On the door: ¥4,000 (+1 drink)

🎫Reserve tickets from link in bio
チケットのご予約はプロフィール欄のURLから

.
#japanesemu...

Instagram

Also a cool hip-hop show happening in Shimokita
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3kLkylPha2/

gigsintokyo

Thursday 29th February
2024年2月29日(木)

@face_fc_ presents
“Watermelon Suger”

at Shimokitazawa LIVE HAUS

OPEN19:00 START19:30

Live:
SPENSR @spensr_tokyo
Kingo (acoustic) @kingo_jp
Best gigi @best___gigi

Featuring SPENSR and Kingo, who also performed at last year’s Fuji Rock, three up-and-coming artists will perform at this groovy live event...

Instagram

[cosmic siren]

satoh🙌

[teal spruce]

anyone in shinjuku later tonight

[iron cradle]

I was thinking of going to shinjuku later with no plan in mind

[potent torrent]

Hey @rotund cradle and I are going to outback steakhouse for blooming onion and drinks in shibuya for a bit. Anyone want to join us? 🙃

[iron cradle]

what time were you thinking?

[magic hazel]

Ayo if anyone in Shinjuku wants to get drinks later lmk

I’m feeling competitive tonight tho

[ornate olive]

I could very well find myself drinking in Shinjuku later

[magic hazel]

https://tenor.com/view/oh-really-say-what-huh-sorry-gif-13287152

Bet bro lmk what ya do

[ornate olive]

Aight I got some dinner plans and then I’ll see what’s going on later 🤙

[pine field]

I'm gonna wander around Shibuya for a while

Down to drink alcohol somewhere lively but not crazy loud

[potent torrent]

We ended up at this coffee shop for now....

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vXkQ9aqLreRXpxB4A

[teal spruce]

i gotta go back to homebase and recharge a bit but ill probs head to shinjuku after

[thin turret]

I’ll be in shinjuku tonight for once 👀 I think my concert gets out around 9:30 or so. I don’t drink but I’d be up to join up for food, karaoke, or games

[ornate olive]

Sounds like we got a lil party in Shinjuku

[iron cradle]

That coffee shop is like 5 mins from my hotel but I already ended up on my way to shinjuku…

[thin turret]

Btw if anyone doesn’t have anything to do rn, I think there’s still day tickets at the live I’m at at ShinjukuBLAZE. Visual kei (sounds like metalcore/symphonic metal). theres 3 more bands playing tonight

I know it’s not the usual music recommended here but I think it’s really fun haha

[pale vapor]

is it like Galneryus? God I wish I were back in tokyo

[thin turret]

Not exactly but that’s pretty close for a non-visual band

here’s a sampler video from tonight’s live. I like the last 3 bands.

https://twitter.com/xanvala/status/1763017050782667167?s=46&t=SgJivkhXz1l2H6YWPKoUKg

XANVALA (@XANVALA) on X

【本日のLIVE】

⚔主催フェス⚔

XANVALA PRESENTS「VASALA FEST. 2024」

◆2月29日(木)
◆新宿BLAZE
◆OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30
終演予定時刻 21:10

17:30-18:00 ①ZOMBIE
18:15-18:45 ②Chanty
19:00-19:30 ③ザアザア
19:45-20:15 ④摩天楼オペラ
20:30-21:10 ⑤XANVALA

ロッカー : 有 ¥300…

Twitter · Feb 29, 2024, 1:43 AM

xanvala is going on next I’m hype ☺️🤘

[magic hazel]

Almost free for Shinjuku

Just on a quest to find a certain drink that’s bringing me to ueno

I swear if this bar doesn’t have it…..

[iron cradle]

Which drink are you looking for?

[magic hazel]

Mexican drink

My inner genes are craving it rn

It’s also my favorite cocktail ever

[iron cradle]

I’m sure you can find it if you go to one of those fancy rooftop bars they seem to cater a lot to western people from my understanding

[rancid vapor]

lol they sell the ingredients for this in a cup at the 7/11’s back in LA

[magic hazel]

Lmfaooo lucky ass mf

I see LA knows how to do it right

Hard@af to find them back in jersey

[magic hazel]

Idk it’s a hard drink to find, and tbh I’m going hella out of my way here to find this thing if they don’t have it I’m just straight giving up lol

[rancid vapor]

there’s a bunch of tequila bars in shibuya if ur able to travel

[rancid vapor]

def don’t have this shit at a wawa lmao

[iron cradle]

Heading to shinjuku for drinks/food anybody wanna join?

[rancid vapor]

got into a taxi 5 min ago and just told the driver to drop me off at any bar on golden gai lol

[pine field]

I'm omw to Shinjuku, might try and find u guys

[iron cradle]

Let me know where he drops you off

[rancid vapor]

🤝

[rancid vapor]

good

my gf flies in tomorrow i got one night to party my friends lol

[magic hazel]

https://tenor.com/view/angry-annoyed-bad-vibes-throw-it-whats-going-on-gif-16325118

MAN FUCK

okay fuck it I’m going back to Shinjuku

[magic hazel]

Can I join you guys?

[rancid vapor]

yea bro

first rounds on me

[magic hazel]

https://tenor.com/view/saywhat-excuseme-tdjakes-comeagain-gif-19738088

BET

Wya?

Rn im headed in golden gais general direction

[rancid vapor]

yea golden gai

perusing bars rn

we’re on the north most street of golden rn

[magic hazel]

Bet just got off the station

10 min walk be there soon

[thin turret]

My live just got out. What y’all doing? I’m near Kabukicho tower

[rancid vapor]

found a bar at golden gai

trying to send a picture

there’s a couple seats

and some more americans

[thin turret]

I don’t drink so I’ll probably skip bars 🥲

[magic hazel]

Here

I’m outside at the intersection

This one?

[rancid vapor]

i’m yelling spongedick out loud

[thin turret]

I somehow ended up in a Gigo like I always do. If anyone wants to play taiko or some games tag me ☺️

[magic hazel]

Jesus Christ don’t do that

Is that the bar tho?

My names Leo lmao

[rancid vapor]

nah i’m outside

[magic hazel]

WHATCHU got on

[rancid vapor]

all black with a patagonia hat on

5-11 handsome asian kid

come on jersey

5 more kids show up i’ll buy a table

[ornate olive]

I got side quested

[pine field]

I couldn't find it in golden gai so I'm just enjoying club 7/11

[thin turret]

This game I’m playing has calliope music >_>

https://maps.app.goo.gl/MitmApwMG6yFdSZ7A?g_st=ic

[magic hazel]

@rancid vapor sorry chief I got a bit busy with something

https://tenor.com/view/exorcism-father-mulvehill-evil-z-is-for-zombies-get-out-evil-spirit-gif-22407195

[steel yarrow]

ya mean march?

[torpid mulch]

yeah lol

[steel yarrow]

happens to the best of us

[torpid mulch]

I'm pretty sure I have permanent brain damage. 😢

[steel yarrow]

hey, its 2024

who doesn't

[torpid mulch]

Now that it's March (JST), this thread is officially defunct for new meetups.
If you're continuing your trip in Japan, please proceed to the https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1172954635569471549 thread! 🙂

[potent torrent]

Anyone want to go to the kitkat factory in shibuya and make kitkats with me today?

[torpid mulch]

https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1172954635569471549

[low mauve]

don't be meetup police

"officially" says who

other meetups channels have stayed active for weeks after the month ends

[torpid mulch]

just tryin' to help...
She's tryin' to connect to people and it's March

[potent torrent]

Yeah and it's still February today!!

But it's Feb 29th

Leap year

[rancid vapor]

who’s got the picture from ln

we tore it up

y’all missed out

[potent torrent]

Does anyone know where they sell peanutbutter? I suddenly miss and want a peanut butter jelly sandwich very badly.

[low mauve]

Check the calendar friend

[low mauve]

Supermarket

[torpid mulch]

@low mauve your reactions up above 😂
Also, I'm guessing maybe she never updated the date and time settings on her phone after arriving in Japan.

[potent torrent]

Dammit. Lol

My phone is correct. My Google Calender is not!

I may or may not have expressed my happiness at finding a jar of Skippy in the grocery store just now. 😆

https://tenor.com/view/family-guy-its-peanut-butter-jelly-time-gif-7905602

[magic hazel]

Last night was fucking great lmao

Did you guys stay long after?

[magic hazel]

@iron cradle yo here are the pictures also

[pine field]

Themed??

[magic hazel]

It was like this Forrest themed room

Jungle type

[pine field]

Wild bulbasaurs and shit

[magic hazel]

lmaoooo exactly 😂 they did have like paintings of birds and jaguars and shit

[pine field]

Lmao

[timid breach]

aw this is so cute

[ornate olive]

Smesh

[hushed steeple]

What’s the play tonight? Only got two more nights in Tokyo and trying to go hard, not home 🥸

[low mauve]

#1172954635569471549 message

[timid breach]

For a quick nap?

[rancid vapor]

shinjuku

[timid breach]

Lol

🐶

[potent torrent]

First tattoo day!! Tokyo Three Tides Tattoo