November 2024

[sturdy zenith]

Wait I just finished food I could just meet up with yall instead of going back to the 7/11

[full hatch]

That works too

I’ll just be walking around golden gai trying to find a bar first

[sturdy zenith]

And then whoever meets up at the 7/11 will have a group to meet us. Sorry for the confusion yall

[keen parrot]

I'm in golden gai now. Don't know name of bar but can head out in ten to meet wherever

[ashen quail]

Which pants?

the denim I posted?

[full hatch]

Cool im a few minutes out

[ionic wave]

so now its bottles, thighs and god

[vagrant mulch]

Shibuya eh?

Chicks eh?

Damnit I really shouldn’t (gotta fly out at 10 tomorrow lol)

Is the ratio really 100:1? 😂😂

Where is the Shinjuku crowd going?

[still sedge]

Fly at 10 is easy go for it

You'll sleep on the plane

[vagrant mulch]

I’m not concerned about sleeping

[keen parrot]

I'm in O2 now, can meet elsewhere though. There's a crew of Americans here on second floor

[vagrant mulch]

More the vomiting on the plane part

[still sedge]

Address?

[full hatch]

I’m down to meet you outside 02

And we can figure out if wanna stay or leave ?

@keen parrot Outside of O2

[zealous peak]

On my way to Golden gai

[vagrant mulch]

I need food desperately

Where u heading after golden Gai?

[crude holly]

We need a few more peeps to complete the lyrics to Low by Flo Rida 😂

[vagrant mulch]

Oh Kareoke? Hard pass lol

[still sedge]

You're already karaokeing ? Damn

[mild wagon]

thats my jam!

[crude holly]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qEeZaYFv8J7FU8Bj8?g_st=ac

[crude holly]

No karaoke allowed! I run

[mild wagon]

omg i think i just jaywalked

[crude holly]

Hm stairs doesn't really fit, so let's go with floor for you

[sturdy zenith]

Come up O2

[grim salmon]

how old are yall in this chat

[zealous peak]

27

[ionic wave]

You should bring them elsewhere, hub do be expensive sorta 🤔 or is it comfy in there?

[earnest prairie]

Any space left?

[sturdy zenith]

Yeah!

[crude holly]

Baseball is on and Japan is winning 😂
So extra points for vibes

[crude holly]

You don't ask a lady her age 😤

[mild wagon]

i think im outside lol

[magic prawn]

That explains the screaming from the sports bar over the road

[zealous peak]

Am I blind where is this place?

[sturdy zenith]

Come up O2

There’s space

[whole smelt]

Ok heading over.

[crude holly]

Come in homie

[mild wagon]

hold on im in familymart. how do i spot you guys

[ionic wave]

😂 sounds fun, stay safe and have a good one!!

[vagrant mulch]

I am slowly making my way there too

Already wasted… again! 😬

[crude holly]

We are a big colorful group talking very loud english

[mild wagon]

which table lol

[crude holly]

Right by the entrance

[whole smelt]

Trains delayed.

[jolly fable]

This Friday hardcore / breakcore / hyperpop party

https://ra.co/events/2038584

[crude holly]

Hardcore uwu?

[whole smelt]

Yall still at o2?

[vagrant mulch]

This fucking GPS bs, so lost now 😢

I’ll prob be there around midnight

[tough storm]

I bought some of those back in June for people in the denim server

Though they asked me to get the 7 and 9?

These ones

[crude holly]

No sorry that's @sturdy zenith's group

[whole smelt]

Can I come join yall lol.

I found some English speaking group and they were like can't join us lol.

[vagrant mulch]

What a bunch of fuckwits haha

Where u at now? I went like 10 stops in the wrong direction due to gps being fucked in Tokyo

I’m a few stops away from Shinjuku but still need food

[crude holly]

Their loss. But I just left and my group was going some place else. So I'd say keep an eye out here

[vagrant mulch]

??

[ashen quail]

Ah yes nice, i have no5s

[vagrant mulch]

So the nights over?

[crude holly]

Mine is 🫡

Idk where the group is going

They're still out and about in Shinjuku

[still sedge]

Tomorrow I'm planning to do some arcade games

1. are you guys in ?
2. do you know a good place ?

Maybe some DDR/other irl games

[vagrant mulch]

Alright I guess I’m going rogue on my last night here. Will be less lame than this 😂

Just go to akihabara and do an arcade crawl @still sedge there is so many game arcades there, too many even haha

[whole smelt]

Calling it a night. Have fun out there.

[vagrant mulch]

Take it easy yo, pleasure to meet ya!

[tough storm]

If you're in Japan, change your role to in Japan

that way its easier for people to know that you're in Japan

[whole smelt]

Likewise. I'll see you in Thailand.

[vagrant mulch]

Hahaha yes. October next year yo!

^ @lost cove @uncut jackal

[silent snow]

Rip I was just about to head out

[whole smelt]

Rip. What's out there.

Down to do another 6am danish.

[vestal topaz]

You guys are hardcore

[silent snow]

I'm feelin snackish

[silent snow]

Lol something like that

[whole smelt]

Minefield?

[vestal topaz]

Whaaa

[vagrant mulch]

It is pumping pretty hard Kabukicho

I’m eating ramen then I don’t know what, maybe hit up the metal bars or something 🤷‍♂️

I’m not fucking leaving!!!!

[vestal topaz]

I’m on my way for ramen lol

In ikebukero tho

[vagrant mulch]

Ramen hiro is where I’m at

I feel I haven’t had enough ramen on this trip

[tough storm]

I usually only have ramen like once every 2-3 weeks while I'm in Japan

Its like sushi, I rarely eat it

[vagrant mulch]

I have it every 2nd day in Sydney to be honest haha

[tough storm]

I only eat ramen when I have to, like its too late and few things are open

[radiant yew]

whaa

That's crazy

[vestal topaz]

Yeah they’re always open until like 2am

[vagrant mulch]

Sydney is way undersold on its foodie scene imo

[tough storm]

Bingo

[vagrant mulch]

The ramen I’ve had here is just as good back home haha

[tough storm]

Sushi I rarely actually eat while in Japan

Maybe once every 2-3 weeks while I'm there

[radiant yew]

Yellow tag

Looks weird on you

[vagrant mulch]

I may not be able to drink after this ramen, it’s huge

[whole smelt]

What do you eat? @tough storm

[vagrant mulch]

Argh haha

[whole smelt]

I've been eating sushi every night cuz it ain't the best back home.

[vagrant mulch]

Small meals have been my go to, like sushi

It’s really good back in Sydney, but like 5 times the prices of here

Ramen too, imagine paying 30 usd for your fix

I’m so not happy about going back home tomorrow haha

[tough storm]

Depends on where I am. I focus on local specialties

If I'm in Tokyo, it depends on which part of the city I'm in an what's nearby that I want to eat

[whole smelt]

I see.

[tough storm]

I don't eat a lot of yakiniku or shabu shabu

Teppanyaki sometimes, but not too often

Meat can get quite pricy, so I usually avoid it

[vagrant mulch]

Ah man

Avoid Australia then if u think Tokyo expensive for meat

[radiant yew]

Lots of cold tea

[vagrant mulch]

I see it all as dirt cheap lol

[tough storm]

I mean more like

16,000 yen for 150 grams of meat

Not stuff that is like 3000-4000 yen

I'm talking about meat that usually runs like 6000-20,000 yen

[vagrant mulch]

Yeah 30000 yen is cheap to me

Even 40000 is cheaper lol

[tough storm]

If you consider 30,000 yen cheap, then eating anywhere shouldn't be an issue for you

That's enough to cover a lot of high end sushi joints

[vagrant mulch]

Any recommendations in Shinjuku?

Might as well grab some sushi after this since it looks like drinks is dead

[tough storm]

Most high end sushi places require a reservation, so you can't just walk in

[willow idol]

😭

[vagrant mulch]

F

[willow idol]

seeing meat at an Osaka supermarket legit made me cry a little inside

wagyu meat too

[tough storm]

I eat pretty much every kind of Japanese food except offal soup/stew and mentaiko

[tough storm]

Like you said, if you consider 30-40,000 yen meals cheap

Just go anywhere

Money isn't an issue for you

[vagrant mulch]

I’ve been focusing on 4 star

Oh it is a huge issue for me… back home lol

[tough storm]

4 star?

[vagrant mulch]

On Google

[tough storm]

I wouldn't go off of google reviews

[vagrant mulch]

Tried a few below that in my first days here and it was really average

[willow idol]

surely use tabelog and check that the reviews there are 3.5+ stars

[vagrant mulch]

And also tried a few places randomly with mixed results

Tabelog?

[willow idol]

yeah what Japanese people use

[vagrant mulch]

Oh well too late now, good tip for next time cuz yeah google isn’t reliable either

It’s just better than going in blind

[willow idol]

Tabelog users tend to review more harshly so above 3 star should be fine

[whole smelt]

Can you help me get a resy at Den?

[willow idol]

as someone who also usually lives in Sydney, I also cry a lot about this lmao

I wouldn't say it's 5 times the price

[vagrant mulch]

4 then

lol

I’m not including Woolworths and Cole’s because that is not real meat haha

[willow idol]

iirc... in sydney:

1.5-2k yen / 15-20 aud for cheap ramen
3k-4k yen / 30-40 aud for more expensive ramen??

[vagrant mulch]

Yes

30 is fairly normal now 😦

[tough storm]

Den?

[vagrant mulch]

I haven’t found something to beat gumshara ramen here haha, taste wise anyway

Ramen hiro tho… would recommend!

[tough storm]

Eh....

[radiant yew]

I really wanna go for a run tomorrow.

[tough storm]

I think you should refer to my list

[vagrant mulch]

What list?

Too late now

[tough storm]

There are several much better ramen joints on my list - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ck8q3176BEy84SAfA

[spare wind]

i wish i ran more when i was in japan it looked fun

[vagrant mulch]

This my last meal in Japan haha

Yeah I know but the seating situation is cooked tonight

[spare wind]

i heard yoyogi park is a good spot

[vagrant mulch]

Hiro I chose because someone mentioned it here

And I’ve never had a chicken broth ramen tbh

Mostly pork, soy and tomato based broths

[radiant yew]

It's hard to gauge the need for a run since I'm not tracking my steps. You know you are walking a ton anyway

And it's hard to eat healthy while you're out here.

[vagrant mulch]

Everything in your list is closed

So it wouldn’t have mattered tonight for me anyway haha

[willow idol]

how big is the line for gumshara on weekday nights (excl friday)

I feel like I've sorta gotten used to lining up for stuff cuz of Japan lol

[tough storm]

There are a lot of ramen joints on the list

but you also didn't say where you were

[vagrant mulch]

Sydney is still easier to eat at

[spare wind]

i was walking 20k steps a day lol yeah you might not need to run

[vagrant mulch]

No reservations required

But the lines at gumshara are real

[whole smelt]

https://www.jimbochoden.com/en/

[vestal topaz]

Glad I have a self catering place. I need to visit the local supermarket and buy some veggies lol

[vagrant mulch]

It’s worse since they moved out of eating world food court

[whole smelt]

I call, but I don't have luck.

[willow idol]

like... 1 hour? 2 hours? 3 hours?

[whole smelt]

Idk if it's cuz my code isn't a Japanese one.

[willow idol]

I can tolerate 1 hour of waiting

[vagrant mulch]

lol still not Tokyo standards

30 mins maybe

[willow idol]

wrf

wtf

Sydney has it so easy

[vagrant mulch]

Yep

But I still hate it

[tough storm]

Yeah I can't make a call for you. That's something you have to ask your hotel about.

[willow idol]

I feel like the only problem with Sydney is that it's not as common to eat by yourself, so you need someone else who's ok with waiting 30 minutes for a bowl of ramen

[whole smelt]

Noted, thanks.

[vagrant mulch]

Eh bs

I only eat alone in Sydney usually

[willow idol]

hmm

[vagrant mulch]

10+ years of eating out everyday lol

Korean restaurants are a bit iffy

But everywhere else don’t give a shit

[willow idol]

i guess I did see some ppl eat alone in world square

Japan really did change me in making me comfortable doing shit solo

(well, mostly lol)

[vagrant mulch]

It made me uncomfortable tbh

Maybe because I came from Thailand and it was VERY jarring

Like the maid cafe stuff… a sign of something much deeper… haha

[willow idol]

oh I mean... if you go to maid cafes, then yeah that's gonna be uncomfortable no matter what

[vagrant mulch]

The fact it’s an in demand service here says lots

[willow idol]

I was thinking normal places like ramen shops, temples, Gundam statues idk

[vagrant mulch]

People are even lonelier than in Sydney

[willow idol]

:(

[vagrant mulch]

Yeah u know what I mean haha

[willow idol]

wanna go for drinks when we're both in Sydney?

[vagrant mulch]

Fuck yeah

[willow idol]

like prolly near end of month, if I don't forget

[vagrant mulch]

Yeah just add us and hit us up

I’ll be going back to Thailand in mid December

[willow idol]

sounds good

[vagrant mulch]

Decent window of time

👍

[willow idol]

ooh nice, dang you're travelling a lot

I'd do the same but I don't have enough annual leave

[vagrant mulch]

Getting it all out of my system before world war 3 starts lol

[willow idol]

😭

deadline Jan 25

[vagrant mulch]

Haha I believe we are already in it tbh

[willow idol]

sorry, 20 Jan 2025

[vagrant mulch]

Shite gonna get bad real quick

[static pumice]

@tough storm where is the store located? Indigo kaptal

[tough storm]

The one I bought it from was kapital ginza

[willow idol]

we're watching history get created 😭

idk I've been distracting myself by having cheap booze in osaka

[tough storm]

They sell out pretty fast I've bee told

[errant otter]

Wheeee at the airport now flying in 2 hrs 😀😀😀

[floral loom]

Boarding now, 14hrs to go 🇯🇵

[whole smelt]

Any good rooftop bars in Tokyo.

[whole smelt]

Have a safe flight 🫡.

[vagrant mulch]

Off to be dodgy in kibukicho, chicken broth ramen is dope!

Enjoy the rest of your time here @willow idol

[tough storm]

Kabukicho is fine, just don't spend money there lol

[vagrant mulch]

I already have haha

Need to burn through the rest of my yen somehow

[zealous peak]

Good luck, it was a gruesome flight

[vagrant mulch]

Since there is no party on tonight haha

[tough storm]

buy souvenirs

[willow idol]

buy some booze

[vagrant mulch]

“Souvenirs” 😂

[willow idol]

sell them for higher price in sydney

arbitrage

[vagrant mulch]

My travel case is weighing exactly 39.9kg right now

[tough storm]

That's one hell of an overweight fee lol

[vagrant mulch]

I guess I’ve got a hundred grams free still haha

Limit is 40kg I’m good lol

[tough storm]

40 kg?

What airline gives you 40kg

[vagrant mulch]

Most do, if u don’t use economy

[tough storm]

Ummm

Its usually 32kg

I'm not sure where you're getting 40 kg from?

What airline are you flying?

[vagrant mulch]

I’ve used 4 different carriers throughout my trip

It’s 32kg for economy

[tough storm]

Its 23kg for economy

Typically

[willow idol]

Qantas?

[vagrant mulch]

Well I guess typically your wrong here 😆

I’ve done my research

[tough storm]

You didn't say which airline though

[vagrant mulch]

Because I have a feeling you’re going to go off and research and try and prove me wrong?

[tough storm]

I mean its a pretty easy thing to look up

You just have to say which airline

but I've never heard of any airline that allows a 40 kg checked bag without paying overweight fees

Most non LCC airlines will do 23 kg for economy

and then 32 kg for business or first

[vagrant mulch]

Well your knowledge is not correct

What can I say

[shut flower]

For Den, it's all about the first successful call u make daily

[tough storm]

I've never heard of any doing 40

[shut flower]

It is always fully booked

[tough storm]

I mean you can always just say which airline

[vagrant mulch]

Thai airways and Japan airlines are both over 40kg lol

[willow idol]

considering it's going to Sydney, I assume it's one of Qantas, JAL, ANA, Jetstar, or maaaaybe Qatar or Virgin

[vagrant mulch]

Like it doesn’t take anything more than a google search

Not sure why u are persisting on this

[silk python]

40kg in economy? o.O

[tough storm]

JAL is 32kg

https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/baggage/checked/

It literally says on their website

[vagrant mulch]

See

[whole smelt]

https://tenor.com/view/panda-eating-popcorn-akademiks-gif-4852066732879832234

[vagrant mulch]

Your a complete cock sucker

Just like everyone said

Ban me I don’t give a fuck lol

[silk python]

xD wtf

[vagrant mulch]

What’s your problem

Garbage human being

Garbage discord mod

Total loser

[silk python]

what did i walk into?

[willow idol]

bruh if they ban u we won't be able to meet up for drinks when I get back 💀

[vagrant mulch]

I had like 10 people here warn me about u

Lmfao

Add my username now then

lol

What a dickhead

I’m out

[tough storm]

<@&560861727692947456>

[vagrant mulch]

Lmfao

[shut flower]

2 luggages x 23kg seems right for 46kg

Don't see a problem with the math

[tough storm]

He was talking about a single suitcase

Not multiple suitcases

[vagrant mulch]

Where did I say that?

God your insufferable

[tough storm]

right here

[vagrant mulch]

Oh typo

But still your a dick

[silk python]

so.. anyone around Sendai area late November by chance?

[vagrant mulch]

Total cock sucker

You can’t be wrong

And you get people banned when proven wrong

I’ve been well warned about u

Get a life

[vagrant mulch]

Now I’m out,

[tough storm]

Considering that you probably haven't met anyone here, I'm fine with that

or you aren't even in Japan

Jeez what a weird fellow

[shut flower]

For those who like parks, highly recommend the Showa Kinen National Park at Tachikawa (about 50 mins away from Akihabara)

[arctic lynx]

Now they are banned

[silk python]

looks calming^^ just right for now

[shut flower]

Go in the afternoon to cycle around and chill, and then for this period, there's the night illumination

[gusty void]

damn

[shut flower]

Biking around is p fun

[vestal topaz]

My max weight was 22kg economy

Japan airlines

[shut flower]

Nicee. It's not too crowded as well

[tough storm]

For a non-LCC airline

[silk python]

my max is 21kg for klm and airfrance iirc

[tough storm]

Most of them do around 20-23 kg for economy

for business or first, its usually 32

[silk python]

sounds about right

[shut flower]

We would have gone to the Japanese Garden but damn it was raining

[tough storm]

I can't recall any airline that allows over 32 kg normally

Have to remember that all these airlines pretty much fly similar aircrafts

[shut flower]

It would have looked really pretty with illuminations

[silk python]

tbf japanese gardens and rain have a whole diffent awesome vibe to them honestly

[tough storm]

Wow I love the parasols here

[silk python]

i like rainy days in Japan

[tough storm]

They are so peaceful and relaxing

[shut flower]

Love it too. The mirror was placed there for people to take pictures with the reflections

[tough storm]

I spent a lot of time in the mountains this trip with the fog on the mountains

Those fog you see in Japanese cinema make so much sense

[arctic lynx]

45 kg is possible for first class

[tough storm]

For a single suitcase without paying overweight?

[silk python]

right? just wrap up, get an umbrella and enjoy a totally peaceful view and calm space. i really enjoy those sights. especially if there's small rivers around or bridges

[tough storm]

I know if you're willing to pay overweight fees, you can go over 32 to kind crazy numbers

[vestal topaz]

Japan is the only place I will venture out when it’s raining 🌧️ lol

[willow idol]

I just wish it wasn't raining when I'm outside .....

[silk python]

hearing those numbers i'm getting worried because i just booked carryon this time. i may have to do checkin luggage at the airport for home

[arctic lynx]

If you have max status on certain airlines - addon fees can be waived, but yeah, 20/23/32 kg are the usual limits.

[tough storm]

ahh okay

That's fair

[silk python]

tbf i do love rainy days in Europe too, especially in forests

[tough storm]

What airline are you flying

Most international flights get free economy checked bags

Though if you're doing LCC, it will be different

[vestal topaz]

Maybe not so bad. When it rains in the uk it sucks lol (which is all the time)

[silk python]

this time airfrance. unfortunately they didn't let me book checked for only the return flight. they mentioned i could somehow book it at the airport, but i didn't really find a lot of information about it.
i didn't want to fly with an empty suitcase for 200eur more per destination

[tough storm]

I get that.

Send them an email. I bet they can clear up that situation for you.

Rather you have peace of mind now than being worried as you approach the airport

[silk python]

yeah i will give them a call next week, they were really nice when they cancelled my flight back too

[tough storm]

That's good to hear

I've had positive experiences with AF. They've always been willing to help or work with me as long as I wasn't being an asshat

[silk python]

yeah, French customer service isn't known to be the most accomodating usually, but if you're polite, they're polite as well 😄

i also called them 2 minutes before their closing time and apologised, they took it really well and were friendly

[tough storm]

Surprising how being a reasonable and polite person makes people willing to help you

[silk python]

right?! i work in customer service, so i get it honestly lol

[silk python]

😂 tbf my colleague complains about weather here besides having lived in London for years. he always says we have far more rainy days and they're more windy

[tough storm]

I feel bad for CS and retail

The amount of crap they deal with

[silk python]

me too 😆 and thanks! lol

[olive quest]

I think at 200 EUR you might be able to ship your purchases back home instead

[silk python]

i'm a bit more worried about customs upon arrival then though. i would have to declare every single item too

[olive quest]

That’s fair. I’ve been pretty fortunate there but i know EU is a lot tougher on customs.

[errant otter]

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[silk python]

i received a package from outside europe from an ex once and had to pay 30eur in customs for my old dress, some nail polish, half a box of tampons that was still in his bathroom and some tiny squishy dicks he found funny to pack in there 🤣

since he didn't mention he would send my old trash back, i didn't even know what was in there and accepted

[olive quest]

Yeah i had to mark a package i sent to greece before as a gift and wrapped in clearly recycled and kinda dingy packaging and my friend still had to pay 45 EUR

[silk python]

it's wild sometimes. i used to buy japanese pokemon cards from someone in Japan for a while. they always declared it as gift and i never had to pay customs. there was a bunch of cards with money worth but to customs it was paper trash i suppose?
but beware of squishy dick toys and opened tampons 😆 that'll cost you a bunch!

[olive quest]

Plenty of people just buy a suitcase while in japan though, you can probably get one for less than 200 EUR if you didn’t want to pay the fee to bring and empty one over

[tough storm]

My checked bag was dangerously close to the limit when I was coming back yesterday

[silk python]

yeah i already know where to get a suitcase that's sturdy enough for a long haul for around 50eur, not sure if i want to yeet one around though^^ we'll see how much i shop. maybe i'll just stay frugal for once 🤣

[tough storm]

My limit for 32 kg per bag and I was at like 31.50 when I weighed it myself

I think their machine weighed it at like 30.50

[olive quest]

I really came with a completely empty suitcase this time around

[tough storm]

Thankfully they didn't weigh my bag again when I had to recheck it in ORD

Because it was definitely over 32 kg after I added a big bottle of whiskey

[silk python]

last time i was at 20.7kg and had issues lifting it honestly, it was a hassle, so i want to avoid it at all cost i overpacked from home though, i didn't even shop much

won't happen again

[tough storm]

My carry on was insanely heavy this time too

so was my personal item

[olive quest]

Last time i was dangerously close to the weight limit and had to sit on my suitcase to close it

[tough storm]

I was so physically exhausted by the end

My carry on + personal item combined were like 60 pounds

[olive quest]

Basically carrying half my body weight

[tough storm]

On a side note

I found my vinyl carrying case

[olive quest]

• stairs and humid japanese june day, not a nice combo

[tough storm]

fits perfectly in my carry on

So I can always pack my vinyl safely

[silk python]

i have a new backpack for carryon that just fits the need and if i shop, i might buy a small suitcase to bring back stuff. i suppose skincare and such will be in there.. so i have to check it in

[silk python]

if travelling with such a suitcase, always put on accessibility mode on google maps.. it'll show you all the ways to elevators 😄

[tough storm]

Yeah for me, LP and skincare are usually the heavy items

and ceramics

[silk python]

yeahhh makes sense^^ i would love to also shop for kitchen items and knifes, but maybe next time

[tough storm]

Oh yeah you're definitely checking those lol

[olive quest]

I didn’t even bother with buses and just called a taxi going to the train station when i was leaving 😂

[tough storm]

I did use a taxi for a few hotel transfers

[olive quest]

Unfortunately i picked the wrong exit to be dropped off at and had to haul my stuff down the stairs

[tough storm]

Just because it was cheaper to get a taxi with my checked bag

than forwarding it

but this was just within Tokyo

[silk python]

i don't dare to use taxis with my limited Japanese xD I'm afraid of making them uncomfy

[olive quest]

Yeah it was a short trip for me (like 10 mins by car) so it didn’t cost much

[silk python]

funny enough i do know a Japanese taxi driver that's having a blast to learn English xD i met him outside of his taxi though with his family

[olive quest]

Nah you can just show them an address on google maps and 99% of the time they’ll be fine

[silk python]

it's much more expensive too though

last time i wasn't on budget, this time around i will be.. turns out travelling to Japan twice in one year is expensive

[olive quest]

Yeah i wouldn’t take one if i didn’t need to. It works out to be worth it if you have more than 3 people over a short distance though.

And sometimes the extra cost justifies the inconvenience of having six suitcases

[silk python]

ah yeah, i travel alone, so it's pretty expensive if reachable by subway or bus

i am thinking about getting an international driving license for this time though, because i want to go to more rural places and it seems like a hassle to go by bus or taxi

[olive quest]

Driving opens up a lot more places

[silk python]

BUT driving on the opposite side of the road

[olive quest]

I would say it’s a necessity if you really want to go inaka

[silk python]

might as well just get one in case i dare 😄

[spiral latch]

hi

I get fomo reading this chat, I’m still in osaka 😭

[olive quest]

If you’re still in osaka you still have time to live out your japan travel dreams 😂

[silk python]

Osaka is great tbf, people there are awesome and more outgoing

[spiral latch]

Osaka group been great so far, I just feel like everyone in server in Tokyo rn haha

[olive quest]

Man i love kyoto but after 10 days of nearly no tourists i tired so quickly of the crowds

[silk python]

i much prefer Osaka to Tokyo, different crowd for sure

[spiral latch]

I was here in Kobe today

[silk python]

still no autumn colours?

[spiral latch]

there were some trees leaves different colors

[olive quest]

I think i forgot to post this photo in this server

[spiral latch]

but definitely not peak

[silk python]

i may just picked peak by accident? i'll be there in 2 weeks

[olive quest]

Oh luckyyy

It’s still very warm rn

A little bit of colour on trees but not much

[silk python]

i could use some better temperatures. it's so foggy and cold here you only see white out of the window

[olive quest]

Like i haven’t been able to wear a jacket the whole time i’ve been here

[spiral latch]

yeah I was wearing a puffer today

so freaking hot

it was sweating

[olive quest]

Unfortunately was 4 degrees when i left home so i’ve just had to carry a heavy jacket this whole time

[normal quarry]

Yeah, I had a very light sweater and I spent most of the day just carrying it

[silk python]

yeah i'm thinking about just bringing my light carhartt jacket and buying sweaters if needed

[spiral latch]

I brought 4 jackets with me lol

[olive quest]

I think by the time you get here nights are gonna get pretty chilly

[silk python]

it's fine, when i get there, nights here will be colder and i will be used to it

[olive quest]

It dropped as low as 4-7 degrees a few days ago around the kansai-chugoku area

[silk python]

i may as well get hot sake to warm up

[olive quest]

Amazake season

[silk python]

first thing i'll buy is my japanese simcard with phone number

[tough storm]

I arrived on August 22nd and stayed till 11/9. I realized this and packed some long sleeve shirts, a sweater, and a wool blazer

and I didn't wear them until my last 2 days in Japan

What a waste of space

[silk python]

only thing i plan on bringing is enough pants because my european ass surely doesn't fit into japanese ones

gladly they do love oversize though

[vestal topaz]

I like Tokyo more than Osaka 😅

I feel like there’s just more to do here

[silk python]

depends on what you want to do i suppose^^

[tough storm]

Both are great

People seem to fight over both and I simply say

"Do both"

[silk python]

correct

[tough storm]

Now if you were living there long term, than I can understand better.

[silk python]

it's just a whole different vibe

[tough storm]

In which case I prefer Tokyo

[vestal topaz]

I felt a bit less safe in Osaka

[tough storm]

For live events, Tokyo is the heart of Japan

[vestal topaz]

Not that it’s dangerous

[tough storm]

If there's a concert or a music show happening in Japan, its going to be happening in Tokyo

and Tokyo being so centrally located and a major transport hub means getting anywhere easily and fast

[silk python]

ah i felt just right in Osaka, but maybe i'm one of the people that prefer more outgoing folks and a bit of crazy 😄

[vestal topaz]

Yeah it’s definitely a bit more crazy lol

Seems like less rules

A bit dirtier

While Tokyo is very sanitised

[silk python]

yeah i agree

i didn't like the dirty part though. some parts are.. odd

but Osaka is also HUGE and there's so many areas

[vestal topaz]

I saw Japanese people throwing their cigs on the floor in Osaka

[willow idol]

ooh pretty

[vestal topaz]

Never seen it on Tokyo

[silk python]

yeah i may have hung out with some of those

[willow idol]

maybe Osaka needs some Singapore style no littering laws

[silk python]

maybe Osaka needs to stay as is?^^

[shut flower]

Singapore has a million trash bins everywhere

[willow idol]

:(

[silk python]

i don't like littering by any means, but Osaka is still fine. let them try to be international and unique

[tough storm]

I wouldn't mind doing another week or two in Osaka

Maybe next trip, I'll do another 2-3 days in Osaka

I plan on going back for like 4 months

[shut flower]

Alright, set up my 6 apps for booking tickets

[silk python]

i booked 3 or 4 days in Osaka besides just having to be there for a concert and meeting a friend, because I KNOW i will be stuck there either way

[vestal topaz]

Have you not visited pretty much every place in Japan

[silk python]

i may or may not need to get tattooed in Osaka too xD

[olive quest]

I’ve seen people puking in the streets in tokyo so

1:1 to osaka so far

[silk python]

well depending on where you go in Tokyo, Osaka is tame

[shut flower]

I was helping someone up who was seriously drunk on Friday

She collapsed on the bicycles lol

then i'm like yeowzers

[olive quest]

Neither city is my fav, i try not to spend more time than i need to in either place

[shut flower]

Every combini outside is a hangout spot to get drunk

[olive quest]

Unfortunately most of my friends are in one or the other

[silk python]

police will just walk past blackout drunk people in Japan, i can't comprehend how.. but oh well

[vestal topaz]

It isn’t a Friday without salarymen collapsed drunk on the side of the street

[shut flower]

To be fair for Tokyo, it's easier to stay in neighbourhoods with less of it I guess

Time to figure out how to pack my luggage now with all this merch lmfao

[vestal topaz]

Oh btw I can’t believe how thin the walls are between floors

The people above me bang about so much

[silk python]

they probably just hit their toes on corners?

[vestal topaz]

Like it’s 1:30 and the person above me must be running a ducking marathon

[olive quest]

Reminds me of last year when my neighbour happened to be drunk and violent 😔

It wasn’t every day but it was enough of a problem the police came around knocking on my door

[silk python]

oh no

[tough storm]

There are a few small cities and towns I haven't been to yet. Plus I still got like another 30 onsen towns I need to go to

I did 10 ryokans this trip

May try for like 15-20 next one

[spare wind]

dasmn

save some rooms for the rest of us 🤣

[tough storm]

8/10 ryokans were quite good. 2/10 I wouldn't go back to

[olive quest]

I wish i had another onsen/ryokan on this leg of the trip tbh

[vestal topaz]

Bro is going to be the most decorated ryokan traveller ever

[tough storm]

I did 4 ryokans back to back and I thought that might have been too much

but it was an incredibly relaxing series of days

[silk python]

i never imagined i could visit japan, so my stupid ass said to a friend she can practice tattoos on me.. they turned out cool, but NOW i regret them badly

[tough storm]

though the travel time between each one was long

[tough storm]

I went to several ryokans that were tattoo friendly

because they had private baths

[olive quest]

I ended up unespectedly getting three days of onsen at three different establishments but it was a stressful time because the reason for that was no running water at my accoms

[silk python]

yeahhh private is not in my budget rn sadly

[tough storm]

No

Not in room private bath

Its private baths which are available to anyone

[silk python]

ohhh

[olive quest]

I think yamatoya was ~30k per person for me?

[tough storm]

Here's an excellent one I did

[olive quest]

Not the top tier of ryokan but you do get a private in room bath with onsen water

[tough storm]

https://www.kashiwaya.org/

28150 yen for a solo traveler

[silk python]

thanks for the recs

[tough storm]

I got some photos sec

I have so many photos it takes awhile to load them

[silk python]

ohh it seems just about right for one person^^

maybe even a bit too much xD

[tough storm]

This place is very foreigner friendly. They have 5 baths

2 public baths, one for each gender. Then 3 private baths. First come, first serve

[olive quest]

I wish i had an equal number of yamatoya pics to share but i only took one of the shishi-odoshi in the bathroom because i was so floored at having one inside my room 😂

[silk python]

nice! thanks! i'll pin it on my maps

[tough storm]

Food was excellent too

[silk python]

i am baffled about how organised you are with your maps and pics btw @tough storm

looks good^^ besides the orange deathstick (allergic to carrots )

[tough storm]

lol

I like to help people find good spots. Also like small towns to get more business

The view

[silk python]

that's great^^ much appreciated! i bet from both sides

looks like a nice area to explore and just walk around

and get lost and try to get reception or a local to bring you back xD

[tough storm]

Its a lonely ryokan on top of a mountain

This probably had the best views

[silk python]

sounds perfect 🙂

[tough storm]

and not too expensive

[silk python]

by now most of my pinned spots on maps in Japan are mostly your recs

[tough storm]

28690 yen and that was with the fancier steak plan

and when I say fancy

I mean 200 grams of Tochigi sirloin

[spare wind]

dud what is that on the end

[silk python]

[tough storm]

THATS FLAVOR BOY

[spare wind]

yeahhhh you can have it mane

[tough storm]

Kidding aside, I don't eat that part

[spare wind]

wheres my chicken nuggets

[tough storm]

though I may cut a tiny tiny piece and combine it with another piece of meat to get some proper flavor

[tough storm]

I got you

[spare wind]

is that fat ?

[silk python]

it's fat cap, you can just leave it. but it will flavour the meat

[spare wind]

i genunely cannot tell

daymn

[silk python]

so it's better left on while searing

[spare wind]

mmm yeah makes sense

im used to the fat being marbled on lol this is a first

looks tasty tho if you look a little to the left more

im digging the one single pea

[silk python]

different cuts will have different fat distribution, it's a good sign if it comes with a fat cap^^

[tough storm]

but what he said, its a fat cap

You're not expected to eat that whole thing

[silk python]

never had such a specific thin cut with fat cap either, but it looks a bit similar to an entrecôte from a more marbled piece of beef. so i assume it's super flavourful

[tough storm]

Typically what I do is cut off tiny bits of fat from the fat cap

and then combine it with an actual piece of meat

That way you get a nice bit of flavor combination

It was a very good cut

That ryokan was excellent and probably my 2nd favorite one

[silk python]

looks good and sounds good^^

[tough storm]

maybe first

its outdoor baths were the best I've ever seen

[silk python]

thinking about just buying waterproof makup for my tattoos and covering up to finally be able to go to onsen

but that would be cheating

[spiral latch]

I went to onsen today

I wouldn’t go back tho

in arima onsen

[silk python]

wha? why?

[spiral latch]

it was iight, just the location, u gotta take 2 cable cars up and down the mountain

and then I had to leave early or I’d get stuck on the mountain

[silk python]

sounds like a hassle

[spiral latch]

I go onsen every night before I sleep lol

[silk python]

i may just go to a thermal bath before leaving to Japan to not feel left out

[spiral latch]

apa ftw

[olive quest]

some sento are pretty wild

[silk python]

apa? the hotel chain?

[spiral latch]

ya

[silk python]

they have onsen?

lol

[olive quest]

dormy inn goaated for baths

[spiral latch]

Well mine does in Osaka

idk if all locations

[silk python]

i assume also no tattoos allowed there

[spiral latch]

U can put on sticker to cover

[olive quest]

all dormy inns have sento, some dormy inns have onsen

and the hotels provide flesh tone bandages

[silk python]

if it's apa no different view is allowed after all xD

[silk python]

they're small af always

they don't give out more than 2 usually

[olive quest]

idk how big your tattoo(s) are

the one they gave me was actually too big for me 😂

peeled right off because it wouldn't stick around the curve of my arm

[silk python]

a little bit too big and wide spread to be covered with tiny stickers they give out xD

[olive quest]

staff did ask how many i needed when i asked for one

[silk python]

my biggest ones are still considered small here, but they don't give out 25x25cm patches xD

[olive quest]

oh sometimes they're okay with smaller tattoos, but the definition of small varies

[tough storm]

Some APA have sentos

[silk python]

40.. onegaishimasu 🥲

[vestal topaz]

I still need to go a sento…

[spiral latch]

it’s pretty nice experience after u get over people being naked

and seeing dicks

[vestal topaz]

My British prudishness about being nakie is difficult to get over

[silk python]

oh i used to live in Germany, being naked is fine

[vestal topaz]

Yeah most EU places seem cool with it

[silk python]

yeah it's a non-issue here

[vestal topaz]

You never get naked here though like that

[silk python]

we have mixed sauna all over the place

[olive quest]

This is the entire reason i can’t go to onsen with my fam

[tough storm]

I was in Takayama Ouan

[olive quest]

Or enjoy onsen ryokan with the fam

[tough storm]

and I saw a ton of Germans in the onsen there

[olive quest]

My mom requires a private in room bath

[vestal topaz]

I remember going Finland and they were all about the public steam rooms

Tbh Finland reminds me a lot of Japan…

[silk python]

that's a bit wild. i don't get why people would be ashamed of nudity really. it's just how people are, nothing sexual about it

[vestal topaz]

Just a culture thing ig

[silk python]

but different cultures i suppose. upbringing matters after all

agreed

[olive quest]

Yeah. Everybody’s naked and just wanna relax in bath

Nobody cares about you and your nudity

[vestal topaz]

I’m still gonna go sento though 😅

[silk python]

i couldn't care less who else is there. i want to relax and calm down, if someone thinks about sexual things i think it's an issue

they're in the wrong place then

[olive quest]

I mean someone did stop to conpliment my hair once while i was getting naked for onsen and that was uncomfortable

[silk python]

i get how that would be uncomfy, it's not a place to look at people or make compliments of any sort

[tough storm]

How about a place where there are just private baths open to anyone?

Its much cheaper to find a ryokan that has private baths for rent or just first come first serve

than it is to pay for one in the room

[olive quest]

I booked a ryokan on our last trip with bookable private onsen

[tough storm]

In room private onsens are exceedingly expensive

[olive quest]

But my mom just doesn’t like shared bathroom facilities overall

She doesn’t even want to share a toilet with my dad if she can help it

[tough storm]

She's paying for it right?

[olive quest]

Yeah, again, that’s why i don’t really do ryokan with the fam

It’s rare to find one that fits all our requirements that isn’t like $800

[silk python]

how is your parents house set up if i may ask? 😅

[olive quest]

We have 4 bathrooms

[silk python]

oh wild. fair then

[vestal topaz]

[silk python]

i assume your parents have different bathroom etiquette xD

[olive quest]

Yeah my dad is very chaotic and messy

[silk python]

makes sense then honestly

[olive quest]

Japanese toilets with bidet and deorodirzing functions are an absolute godsend

[silk python]

idk, i'm more of a fan of the other asian bidets. japanese ones are so.. specific xD

if you push the wrong button you end up being surpised

[olive quest]

You learn おしりfast

[uncut jackal]

Bar psy

[tough storm]

On a side note

The ipod mini 1st gen I picked up in a random hard off in Morioka

actually works

[silk python]

i have an ipod 2nd gen flying around that was found in a rental car and never claimed that still works.. it has bmw branding and photos of a random dude

[tough storm]

Pic?

[silk python]

oh damn i have to dig through my old electronics box, but i will have to go to my construction place for it

i never used it since it felt wrong to use someone elses device, but i tried to boot it up last year and could still access everything

[silk python]

nvm, it's Mercedes "new A class"

[tough storm]

err I mean a pic of the ipod lol

Ahh a touch

[silk python]

seems so, i never had one besides shuffle xD

it was stuck in a rental car in the trunk

maybe the guy on the pics is long dead and was also in the trunk?

it was not a mercedes rental car xD

it was in an audi

[late ginkgo]

Boarding flight now, tokyo in ~11 hours 😭🙏🏼

[pseudo iris]

ahhh, sorry I totally missed this, I ended up going to Gothic bar Camille yesterday 😅

If anyone wants to meet in Nara, I'll be around Todaiji collecting goshuin today!

[spiral latch]

illl be in kyoto

[willow idol]

I'll be in Himeji!

[storm cove]

Anyone doing borderless this morning?

[olive quest]

Tomorrow is goshuin collecting day for me 😔

[mild wagon]

me...kinda lost in the station currently tho lol

[storm cove]

Wow you’re super early haha

[mild wagon]

nah still omw (assuming i dont get lost again)

[storm cove]

We can meet up there if you’d like 😁

I’ll be there in like 15 cause I’m quite close but I’m gonna get some food lol

[mild wagon]

sure thing i'll let you know once i get there 👍

[proper torrent]

anyone in nikko today? :3

[spiral latch]

anyone know where to get the fabric spray everyone uses in Japan?

that laundry floral smell

[spare wind]

these ones ?

ive seen them sell them in 7/11 lol u can probably find them in drugstroes n stuff as well

[spiral latch]

oh is that what it is? I just smell it in the morning I notice

in the trains

[spare wind]

it might be their soap they use to wash their clothes

2

[spiral latch]

Should I buy it and report back lol

[slate laurel]

Hi
Solo traveller from UK here. I put it up on the reddit post but I've got a spare ticket for the sumo in Fukukoa on the 20th. It's a booth ticket, so you'll be sat with me but if you're interested and want to join please let me know

[spare wind]

i bought one and its great if ur clothes smell smoky after kbbq or something

covers it nicely

[spiral latch]

ok imma buy

thx

!

[mild wagon]

im here @storm cove

[storm cove]

I think I entered the wrong way

lol

Ffs

Cause I’m well in the azubadai hills now

But I’m supposedly standing on top of it 💀

[mild wagon]

yeah its on the basement

[storm cove]

Right ok time to find the escalator

[bitter delta]

Pokemon x kogei is super amazing if ur into that

Its in front of borderless

Art exhibition

[shut flower]

I saw, it was interestimg

[bitter delta]

U went?

[shut flower]

Yeah!

[bitter delta]

Nice 😎

[shut flower]

There's quite a number of things in the area as well

[bitter delta]

I bought way too much merch there xD

[storm cove]

Oh ye I see it

I’ll go to it after

For sure

[storm cove]

Nearly there

[shut flower]

Rip wallet

[storm cove]

Are you easy to spot

[shut flower]

Borderless was fun to walk around for an hour+

[mild wagon]

im like near the entrance. wearing black cardigan

[storm cove]

I’m 3k under budget with 3 days left in my trip so

[bitter delta]

😈

[shut flower]

Haha

[storm cove]

Ok got you

[shut flower]

Last day before flight at 5pmzx

[pulsar wasp]

Anyone around chuo city want to meet up?

[spiral latch]

@spare wind I think I found it, smells similar

[radiant yew]

Good morning November fam

[shut flower]

Mornin

[viscid orbit]

Morning

[pulsar wasp]

Morning

[willow idol]

morning

[shut flower]

Just finished packing before final meal at a Sushi Omakase before going back uwu

Short but fun trip!

[viscid orbit]

How long were you here?

[shut flower]

4 days 3 nights! I live in Singapore so it's a fast getaway

[willow idol]

luckyyy

[zealous peak]

Anyone headed to Asakusa today?

[spare wind]

Hell yeah

[viral sapphire]

I'm in Asakusa, always down to hang out. However, I need to resume work around 5PM

[spiral latch]

anyone else sweating in trains

[vestal topaz]

Getting brekky me

[spiral latch]

I think I’m built diff

[vestal topaz]

Trains are sweaty asf

[pulsar wasp]

I'll probably head there later today

[spiral latch]

I think I’m sweating up the place

I hope I don’t stink

[vestal topaz]

Hope you got some deo on bro

[spiral latch]

yes I do

[bitter delta]

Put om that clothing stuff u bought

[spiral latch]

I sprayed down my jacket with it

I gotta buy a hand towel

for situations like this

[ionic wave]

Do you guys not use perfumes or fragrances

[spiral latch]

I did brought a perfume but too strong to wear in train

[vestal topaz]

I use deodorant and that’s it. If I go on a night out I’ll wear some aftershave

[tough storm]

You shouldn't really wear strong fragrances in Japan

[vestal topaz]

I have read Japanese people dislike it

[tough storm]

Fragarances can be troublesome when eating

especially in high end places and in small eateries

[viscid orbit]

They don’t really do anything to hide ur stink. You need to actually remove the stink at the source lol

[tough storm]

Yeah really just shower twice a day

Once in the morning and once at night

and put on a light amount of deoderant

[still sedge]

Just perfume yourself in yakitori grease so you don't stand out in eateries

[shut flower]

Whee encountered racism in Japan on the train back from Kichijoji to Akihabara last night

[willow idol]

what happened 😭

[shut flower]

We were just minding our business on the train after a long day of walking, when a group of young Japanese punks alighted at a train station and just yelled FUCKING CHINESE

Bros didnt have the balls to even say it in the train lmfao

It's quite funny because our whole group consists of a Thai, A HongKonger and 2 Singaporeans lmfao

[vestal topaz]

Not good 🥺

[proven wedge]

I was actually talking to my friends about it. Apparently a lot of Japanese people are upset with Chinese tourists because so many from China are rude and think money allows them to do whatever they want like they normally do in China

They told me to distinguish myself and show them I'm educated, and the Japanese will treat you with respect

[shut flower]

They kinda need to realise that there's a lot of Chinese that are not from China as well lmfao

Hence why we dont talk in Chinese in Japan

[vestal topaz]

I’m British born Chinese it worries me a bit 😅

[shut flower]

Here we go

[vestal topaz]

But so far I’ve not had any issues

Mostly grumpy older dudes, what do they call them again

Ojiisan?

[lime inlet]

ojisan: middle-aged guy
ojiisan: old man

ojisan aren't necessarily grumpy

[ashen quail]

There was a chinese tour group when we went to lalaport the other days and they left their food trays on the floor (why the fuck) or on the tables despite there being a tray return at every store and there being like 50 of them eating

[grim salmon]

looks like it's gonna be sunny in a few hrs woohoo

[ashen quail]

Poor food court cleaner had to collect them all

So its understandable honestly sometimes, there are alot that give everyone a bad rap

Same as americans and aussies

[zealous peak]

Want to grab something to eat?

[pulsar wasp]

Just like people who don't return their grocery carts

[still sedge]

I'm contemplating doing an all nighter tonight

Since I gotta go to the airport at 6

[viral sapphire]

Do you like motsu? I know a very good, cheap outdoor stand

[zealous peak]

No idea what that is

[viral sapphire]

Motsuyaki is like grilled organs, various meat parts. Hearts, livers, intestine, etc. I'm not sure if that's your cup of tea, but they also have other stuff. Also cheap drinks.

[vast mica]

Nah, spray that eau de parfum

[whole smelt]

Where's that's i think I'm in the area.

[viral sapphire]

I usually go to Nonki-ya. Hoppy-dori has become a tourist trap, and it's too expensive.

[proven wedge]

Chinese tours from China are the worst....

[whole smelt]

I'm like 5 mins from there but I got to be somewhere at 12pm.

[zealous peak]

They open at 12 it seems, I am very close

[viral sapphire]

I'm still at my home, but I'm only about 5 mins away on my bicycle. I can come out in about an hour.

[reef hazel]

This is usually a legal thing too. 23kg is the limit for 1 person carry under EU health and safety laws so all airlines just default to it. 32kg is when bags usually go from bags to being cargo

[zealous peak]

Sure I am down. Will be wandering the area

[reef hazel]

Did all my packing today. At about 22kg on my checked bag so a bit tight to the 23kg limit

[pulsar wasp]

Wild how cheap clothes are here compared to the US

[lavish flame]

wild how cheap everything is tbh

exchange rate 50% discount on everything

[ashen quail]

Depends what brands youre buying, plenty of high build quality brands to spend up on here, but yeah if youre on polyester sweatshop stuff like Uniqlo/GU its very cheap

[pulsar wasp]

Sweatshops keep the prices low

[ashen quail]

wait youre at 22kg before heading to japan?

how are you gonna buy anything

[pulsar wasp]

Maybe buying a second checked bag here?

[ashen quail]

22kg is tonnes to take on a trip

[ashen quail]

prices as low as the quality!

[pulsar wasp]

Sounds about right for my tax bracket

[ashen quail]

if you've got USD you can afford to support good japanese brands

[pulsar wasp]

What stores do you recommend, I'll check them out

[ionic wave]

No one said anything about strong, just eau de toilette sorta level lol. Plenty of shops in tokyo sell them too, miyashita park has like 4 shops lined up side by side and tons of japanese men/women bought too when i was there

[ashen quail]

Kapital ofc, lil cheaper Public Tokyo, Ive got a full list of stuff I recc but depends what style you like

[ashen quail]

Common misconception is that because stores sell it its okay, especially in a generally mid to high fashion area. Alot of it is consumed by either tourists or youth who spend time in those areas/well off people who travel alot.

I still use perfume every now and then but no where near as much as I did in Australia

[pulsar wasp]

Mostly prefer casual wear

[pulsar wasp]

Are you still at asakusa? Probably gonna take me 30 minutes to get there

[ashen quail]

Jeans are not casual?

[pulsar wasp]

I'd say they are

[zealous peak]

Planning on getting some food with @viral sapphire at noon, so you got some time

[shut flower]

Ningyocho is so chill

[reef hazel]

Probably buy a second bag

[ashen quail]

ohhhh I thought you were saying it as if the ones I suggested werent casual haha

[ashen quail]

yeesh 22kg is so much to travel with

[reef hazel]

And/or leave items behind. But most likely buy one

[ashen quail]

I think my suitcase is usually 4kg when I go over

[reef hazel]

22kg is just the check bag

Got another 7/8 in the carry on 😂

[ashen quail]

wtf are you bringing half your house

[reef hazel]

17 days so lots of clothes

I don't want to spend time doing lots of laundry (and I'll probably just hand it to the hotel anyway)

[ashen quail]

tbh you could almost slice the weight in half if you did a singular run of laundry half way

but you do you, tonnes of wasted weight though

[reef hazel]

So there's like 3 pair of jeans, 7 tracksuit pants, 6 tops, 2 jackets, a lot of tshirts, underwear and socks, 2 pairs of shoes, some shorts, toiletry/medicine bags, flip flops

And then the clothes I'm wearing on the plane

And tech stuff

Oh and like 6 NFL jerseys

[lavish flame]

I did a laundry load halfway through and I already threw away one of my less beloved sweatshirts to make more room

highly recommend bringing less if possible lol

[reef hazel]

I sweat a ton too so I tend to bring more than most

I ruin tshirts quite quickly

[ashen quail]

7 tracksuit pants holy shit haha

[reef hazel]

I'll go through 2 tshirts a day most days if I'm walking a lot

[lavish flame]

doing laundry isn't hard

my hotel had machine that did wash and dry without needing to touch it in between

[reef hazel]

No, but it eats into time

[lavish flame]

set and forget

[reef hazel]

And my hotels don't have places to do laundry yourself

Just laundry service

[lavish flame]

do you not plan on doing any shopping

[reef hazel]

Which I'll probably avail of for the tshirts

[reef hazel]

I do, I'll just likely buy a suitcase there

Probably not clothes shopping

But Pokemon stuff, yes

[lavish flame]

I really think you're gonna wish for more space, but you do you

[ashen quail]

it does not eat into much time really, shit doesnt open till 11/12 in Tokyo/Osaka quite often, since youre a first timer I assume youll be there alot

youve got plenty of time in the mornings

at most its an hour

[lavish flame]

anyway, my train just passed by a store, presumably a butcher, called MEATFLIX with a ripoff netflix logo

[ashen quail]

even less if its a combo machine

[reef hazel]

Tokyo and Kyoto, probably just day trip Osaka

[pulsar wasp]

Lmao nice

[reef hazel]

And pretty much everyone says to get to things stupidly early

[ashen quail]

There is nothing to get to stupidly early in Tokyo

[reef hazel]

DisneySea?

[ashen quail]

sure if you wanna join the hoarde line at opening

[reef hazel]

Technically not in Tokyo I guess

[ashen quail]

we went an hour after opening and walked straight in

[viral sapphire]

I’ll be there in 10

[reef hazel]

And again not in Tokyo but my transport to Hakone and Kawaguchiko is also really early

How much stuff do people usually buy?

Outside of clothes

[ashen quail]

That was 2 seperate trips, not inc clothes/shoes

[pulsar wasp]

Last year my checked bag was full of manga and gacha stuff

[zealous peak]

Damn, I just travel with a 40L backpack

[reef hazel]

I don't know what most of that is 😂

Just loads of films, some toys/models and some manga?

Oh some games

Whoever Garo is does look pretty cool

[ashen quail]

Belts and Figures yeah

[ashen quail]

https://tenor.com/view/garo-makai-knight-transformation-gif-17834531

[reef hazel]

I don't really collect that stuff so I feel like I'm not going to run into the same issues of space there

[ashen quail]

If youre not buying any souvenirs at all youll be fine

or only keychains

but if you purchase anything of size, youre likely going to run into issues

[pulsar wasp]

What the, there's a long line at McDonalds

[reef hazel]

Not really into manga at all, and not very into anime

And hate shopping for clothes

[ashen quail]

Thats about how much I pack for 3 weeks

and gift box got given away straight away to partners parents so even less

[reef hazel]

I'm more likely to buy a fragrance there, maybe have a look at watches, some gifts, sweets, and a few random stuff for myself (probably Pokemon)

[reef hazel]

I'm not sure id survive 😂

Looks like a weekend trip

[pulsar wasp]

Looks more than me tbh and I'm here for a month

I barely packed anything

[reef hazel]

Like id probably bring 5 tshirts if I was going to London for a 2 night trip

[ashen quail]

1 pants in the suitcase, 1 being worn
1 jacket worn, 1 in suitcase
6 t-shirts and 1 being worn
6 undies and 1 being worn
5 socks

Wash once a week, takes about an hour, ez

[reef hazel]

My carry on for like a 2 night trip would be 3 tracksuit pants, 1 pair of jeans, 2 tops, 5 tshirts, 3 underwear and 3 socks. Then what I have on me

[ashen quail]

fair enough if you shit youself often

[reef hazel]

I don't (I think)

It's more I sweat a ton

[ashen quail]

Youre coming in Winter

[reef hazel]

I'm Irish, the temps look like summer weather to me

I've seen late teen temperatures on the forecast which is a nice summers day to me

[ashen quail]

I dont pay into any of that sorta thing, Im from a historically hot area so I should be freezing in japan winter, but under 10c is still t-shirt and shorts for me

[gloomy juniper]

yoo same here! travel light, and bring back as much goodies as possible

[reef hazel]

Like anything above 15 to me is damn it's a bit warm today isn't it

Above 20 and I'm like feck off sun

But I'd still sweat even without the heat, I sweat more than normal (so does my dad). Medical thing

Also being a bit fat doesn't help that but working on thay