November 2024

[scenic jackal]

Which location?

[chilly shoal]

I’ll prob be around shinjuku at 8

[fossil knoll]

I can probably make it at 8 too

Takes an hr to get to shinjuku

[rocky edge]

I would like the 630 Shinjuku one

[craggy ember]

I made for 6 at 6:45

[uncut jackal]

easy

[craggy ember]

I gotta go or I won’t make it

Brb layer

[uncut jackal]

see u then

[craggy ember]

Showering

Bet

[prime sentinel]

What location?

[mossy yoke]

Whats the addy?

[fair plume]

See u guys sson @craggy ember @uncut jackal

[craggy ember]

@fair plume @vestal topaz

[vestal topaz]

Nice one. Other people - you need to book a table

Apparently you can do it via google maps

[reef hazel]

Ok, how many do we have for 8

[stiff cargo]

Do we want to book the second table for 8pm?

[vestal topaz]

Cause it’s 6 to a table

[reef hazel]

@fossil knoll and me so far

I'll book the table

[faint thunder]

I'm also in for 8

[reef hazel]

Assuming we have 6

[stiff cargo]

Me as well

[reef hazel]

Sounds like more than 6 at 6.45

[ionic wave]

thanks bro see u there

[fair plume]

Okay so for the 6:45 we have me @craggy ember @uncut jackal @vestal topaz @rocky edge wanted to join the earlier one and one more?

[scenic jackal]

Me

[fossil knoll]

I think @chilly shoal wanted to join the 8 one

[prime sentinel]

I can do 6:45

[errant swallow]

Still Space?

[mossy yoke]

Same

[reef hazel]

It's the Kabuchiko one I assume

[chilly shoal]

There’s no 8 one so far afaik

[ionic wave]

@errant swallow just grab another table at 6:45, you can reserve it from google maps

[stiff cargo]

Titan is booking it

[fossil knoll]

8pm one

[chilly shoal]

So I’m in

[vestal topaz]

Think we gonna need 3 tables at this rate

[fair plume]

Since @errant swallow @mossy yoke and @scenic jackal all wanted early one as well yeah book one more table

[reef hazel]

Kabuchiko Central Road store was one we were at?

[vestal topaz]

There’s loads of tables free

[chilly shoal]

Yeah it’s Monday

[chrome leaf]

@errant swallow if you're getting another early table I can show up but gotta be home for 9 tonight haha

[ionic wave]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CQ9Acmu6LQbCKyWm8

this is the one

[stiff cargo]

As long as it’s shinjuku im happy

[vestal topaz]

Our leader helping us out even when he’s not even here

[static acorn]

Osaka boys let's goto a craft sake bar

[errant swallow]

So stressful hahah, walking around Shopping rn

[ionic wave]

firstly fuck you im not a leader, secondly you're welcome

[fair plume]

Papa Masked 🥰

[ionic wave]

😂

[errant swallow]

And trying to catch up with the Chat

[ionic wave]

yea someone just reserve another table for 6;45 there, you guys are good

[reef hazel]

Ok 8 wasn't available so booked 8.15

Booked for 6 people

[errant swallow]

Can sb else book another table? Cant do it rn

[fossil knoll]

Which location is it?

[vestal topaz]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CQ9Acmu6LQbCKyWm8

[fossil knoll]

Oh thanks

[reef hazel]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NFKMfL9jqrxFjMr69

So I have @fossil knoll @faint thunder @stiff cargo and maybe @chilly shoal I think

[chilly shoal]

For 8 I’m down. Might be a bit late depending on when the concert ends

[reef hazel]

If someone else wants to join there or if someone isn't sorted on the 6.45 one

[chilly shoal]

But I guess it’ll be a like 90min concert? idk

[prime sentinel]

Did someone already book a second 6:45 table?

[chilly shoal]

Starts at 6 next to Gotanda st

[dapper shore]

I’d also might be interested in joining at 8 in Shinjuku if there’s room!

[reef hazel]

Yup, there's room currently so that's grand

[vestal topaz]

There is a 6:45 yes but is full. There’s bookings for 6 people for 7pm

So just book another if ya need

[reef hazel]

Ya, probably need another booking for earlier or else just take a chance there's empty tables

[chrome leaf]

is anyone else interested in going for a second table at 7?

[craggy ember]

I have no clue anymore

[errant swallow]

Ye

[leaden kite]

Put me up chief

Im alrdy in the area so I'm walking my way there to see if they'd take us

[prime sentinel]

Just booked the 7PM table for six, like this message if you're interested

[errant swallow]

Are u booking it? I might have time in 5 min to Book it

[leaden kite]

Ahh okok

[errant swallow]

Im in

[chrome leaf]

me too

[reef hazel]

Wonder could we just book the place at this rate 😄

[vestal topaz]

Good job is Monday I guess

[errant swallow]

So 7 at the shinjuku one that was Sent in earlier right?

[scenic jackal]

Lmao, what time am I slotted into now?

[vestal topaz]

7

If there’s space ?

[prime sentinel]

Yep

[errant swallow]

Alright, see you there ✌🏼

[vestal topaz]

Gotta be an easier way to do this shit haha 😅

[reef hazel]

I have @fossil knoll @faint thunder @chilly shoal @stiff cargo @dapper shore and myself at 8 I believe

6.45 I think was @fair plume @vestal topaz @rocky edge @craggy ember and @uncut jackal from carriloths post above so one more can fit there I guess

[ionic wave]

yea

go to umi no chikara

[errant swallow]

Ye hahaha

[reef hazel]

And then whoever is at 7 @prime sentinel's booking

[vestal topaz]

6:45 is full now sir

[craggy ember]

Haven’t used my Apple Watch since I blacked out

Just went to grab it

Shattered

🤣

[vestal topaz]

Grim

[craggy ember]

Applecares got my back I think

[prime sentinel]

7PM is me, @errant swallow, @chrome leaf @leaden kite, anyone else I'm missing? 2 open spots i think

[uncut jackal]

3am: why are u running

[vestal topaz]

@scenic jackal

[ionic wave]

as a representitive of apple nah fuck you

ps no i dont work at apple

[reef hazel]

@mossy yoke maybe

He had posted earlier

[scenic jackal]

If I can grab one without getting bumped again, I’ll take it

[craggy ember]

Lip pillows

[fair plume]

If theres heart room theres butt room guys we will make it work ❤️

[vestal topaz]

Butt room??

[fair plume]

Swedish saying, you are very welcome to use it 🥰

[craggy ember]

🇸🇪

[reef hazel]

Hopefully it isn't busy

[craggy ember]

https://tenor.com/view/i-did-it-ice-hockey-corey-perry-canada-olympics-gif-24959331

[prime sentinel]

Ok final count we have six in our group then with @mossy yoke and @scenic jackal

[reef hazel]

I'm so happy I was on the first station for this train as it's bloody packed now

[proven wedge]

Ah damn

[uncut jackal]

joe bizyns

[proven wedge]

I'm still on Shinkansen to Tokyo. Then I gotta check in in shibuya

[frozen thunder]

Yes add me to any Shinjuku group chat please! But I'm only in Tokyo tomorrow, not today

[chilly shoal]

@reef hazel apparently I was mistaken about the concert time, it starts at 7, not 6

So my slot for the 8pm table is open

[craggy ember]

MAKE SURE U HAVE CASH

[fossil knoll]

Bless u

[prime sentinel]

Do they only take cash?

[proven wedge]

I just checked this... I have to get off soon, but are there any dinner plans in Shibuya?

[reef hazel]

Ok have one open slot at 8 then if anyone wants to join that

[uncut jackal]

@proven wedge

[proven wedge]

Too much to read right now cus Shinkansen is stopping

[reef hazel]

We're all in Shinjuku

[proven wedge]

Yeah I saw this mentioned but it's in Shinjuku right?

[proven wedge]

Isn't it 7PM? Or are there 2 dinner parties happening?

[craggy ember]

No but how else u gonna split the bill

[proven wedge]

I don't think I can make 7

[uncut jackal]

i think theres like 3 lol

[proven wedge]

I'm at Shinagawa soon

[fossil knoll]

There's 1 at 8 now

[spring reef]

Can I have 8 pls

[chilly shoal]

Nowhere splits checks in card here, so if you wanna pay card the entire bill has to be on a single card

[reef hazel]

We have 6.45, 7 and 8.15

[proven wedge]

I think I can join 8PM

[vestal topaz]

Yes

[proven wedge]

I have cash so no worries on that front

[vestal topaz]

Some bishes didn’t pay on our karaoke night

[chilly shoal]

I mean if a single person wants to use their card and everyone else gets back to them with cash it works I guess

[proven wedge]

Let me check in first. I'll circle back to the chat after I check in

[chilly shoal]

Probably even better as that’s a free withdrawal ¯_(ツ)_/¯

[reef hazel]

Bar in golden Gai did for me on Saturday night

[chilly shoal]

Pretty rare tho

[proven wedge]

I have credit card fees lol

[reef hazel]

Girl just kept track of all of our drinks in the group

[chilly shoal]

Probably still cheaper than foreign currency withdrawal, no?

[proven wedge]

I should get to hotel by 7PM so I'll circle back in an hour

[proven wedge]

Best is 1% foreign transaction fee on my MasterCard I think

Used to be 0% but they raised it

[chilly shoal]

I have 4.38% currency conversion tax and no fee for cc
And withdrawal is 4.38% tax + 4% spread + 2% atm fee…

[leaden kite]

@prime sentinel we still good at 645 right

[chilly shoal]

Which adds up to 10.7% (applied on withdrawal amount + 220y atm fee if the atm has it)

[uncut jackal]

Happens every time

[chilly shoal]

Man if it’s something like karaoke

[chilly shoal]

Just have folks pay upfront

[reef hazel]

So if @proven wedge is in, that's 6 again in the last group

[leaden kite]

Wat the heck goin on here

[uncut jackal]

@craggy ember we good for 6:45? if so i gotta go now

[chilly shoal]

Looks like a line for a concert or play or something like that

[prime sentinel]

7PM

[chilly shoal]

What bldg is that?

I can look up schedules and shit

[reef hazel]

There always seems like a giant line outside Kabuchiko tower

Anyone know what's going on there

[craggy ember]

It’s chilly

[craggy ember]

Yep

Just left my place

[fluid sorrel]

Anyone in Kyoto want to drink tonight? I haven’t been around Kyoto much because I’m not used to the system. Any bar recommendations?

[leaden kite]

Seems like a concert at zepp? I doubt its ppl lining up for ZERO

[chilly shoal]

zepp shinjuku maybe?

[fossil knoll]

I heard drinking by the river is a local thing

[chilly shoal]

Is the line moving

Zepp shinjuku has a concert opening at 18h today

https://www.zepp.co.jp/hall/shinjuku/schedule/single/?rid=144498

[leaden kite]

Barely moving

[leaden kite]

Ahh concertoo

[chilly shoal]

They should be calling entrance numbers

And collecting drink fees

So that’s indeed quite slow

Took about 45min for them to fill zepp bayside for ano’s concert 2 weeks ago

[mossy yoke]

Im here early for the 7pm group, open to grab predrinks if anyone is free

(Shinjuku ale is next door)

[lunar dock]

a few depending on what kind of vibe you want

not sure if ill make it out tonight as im waiting on a late package delivery

but can always point to a nice place

[uncut jackal]

Fucking freezing

[lunar dock]

not too cold here but raining and I forgot my umbrella this morning 😭

ill just take subway home instead of walking

[reef hazel]

Got drenched in Hakone today

Was in Gora and it started coming down

[fluid sorrel]

Thanks, I’ll look into it!

[proven wedge]

There's a Kyoto thread but it's not very active

[fluid sorrel]

I just did a quick Google search and found some bars close to the river. It’s about a 20 minute walk from where I stay, so hopefully it’s not too cold or rainy when I decide to go

[rocky edge]

Headed over

[fossil knoll]

If one of them is the bee bar near gion. I recommend not going

[leaden kite]

Im having a light snack here

N a beer

[fluid sorrel]

Oh, can you give me more details 😮

[leaden kite]

But theres no english name fk let me see

[proven wedge]

I still need to leave a Google review for a sushi place I went to in Kyoto yesterday

[fossil knoll]

It's good but it's super busy. I think I waited 2 hours to get in on a thursday

[proven wedge]

Felt like it was worse than back home

[lunar dock]

solid, you’ll have a good time in kiyamachi for the most part

[lunar dock]

is that the speakeasy masquerading as a bookstore one side street off kiyamachi

[fossil knoll]

I think so? I can't remember

[craggy ember]

https://tenor.com/view/venom-dunking-on-spiderman-gif-26119954

[fossil knoll]

It's called bees knees

[craggy ember]

RAHHHHH

[lunar dock]

yep

that’s the place

it’s fine but never worth the wait

only been once and never been back 😂

[fossil knoll]

Lmao same

I only stayed for 1 drink too and left 😆

[lunar dock]

oof

[uncut jackal]

Tf 😂

[fluid sorrel]

Thanks for the useful advice @fossil knoll and @lunar dock ! I’ll probably skip that place and go elsewhere in that area

[fossil knoll]

I think there's a 3floor bar/club in that area

The drinks are watered down af

Or at least the cocktails were

[craggy ember]

TAHHHHH

[lunar dock]

if you’re into cocktails give cavalier a try; a bit expensive but quality and not nearly as packed

[craggy ember]

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

Lost to field goals 🤣

[static acorn]

Calling all osaka boys, Neerom and I are headed to a craft beer and craft sake place tonight, starting here https://maps.app.goo.gl/8nqiLb3FA2oraU5E8

@kumo.omuk @cyan spear Im heading there now, 45 min out but Neerom is already there

[prime sentinel]

@mossy yoke will be there in 5 minutes, wearing gray pants + black puffer jacket

[craggy ember]

Lamar MIA

[static acorn]

@willow idol

[gleaming saddle]

hahahhaa thats me rn

[willow idol]

@static acorn idk if you saw my message but I'm leaving Japan today 😭

[static acorn]

Boooo

[craggy ember]

To be fair our D was playing god tier lol

And tucker dumbass missed two kicks

[willow idol]

also I haven't been in Osaka for five days ish

[gleaming saddle]

yeah steelers ravens is always a classic ggs to u

[craggy ember]

Ggs you’ll win next

[willow idol]

next time for sure

[gleaming saddle]

maybe we ll meet u in the playoffs….but there are the chiefs 💀

[craggy ember]

Mahomo stinks

[cyan spear]

I’d be down just dropped off my some stuff i bought! Gonna charge my phone a bit!

[gleaming saddle]

fax

[cyan spear]

Any one know where i can get a geek bar vape?! lol

[mossy yoke]

@leaden kite - sitting at bar, blue long sleeve shirt

[gleaming saddle]

@craggy ember are u from pittsburgh?

[leaden kite]

Shinjuku ale??

[craggy ember]

Toronto but been a. Steelers fan my whole life

Was at the wild card game in Buffalo in that storm lol

Wbu

[gleaming saddle]

loooooool what an experience

[lunar dock]

do those contain nicotine?

[leaden kite]

Which bar

[cyan spear]

Yea they do! 😭

[gleaming saddle]

unfortunately i havent been to the usa once, ray lewis made me a raven, im living close to vienna

[lunar dock]

nicotine-containing vapes are illegal to sell in japan bc they're technically medicinal/pharmaceutical products

i generally import them from the usa online

but you're generally quite out of luck

[craggy ember]

Bro Ray Lewis is the fucking goat

[cyan spear]

Danm! lol you don’t have one for sale lol 😂

[craggy ember]

He would literally kill people

[lunar dock]

although you can uh... get them under the counter in places where there are a high concentration of us (read, military)

from my experience

[cyan spear]

Where the hell is that lmao 😂 I’m in Osaka

[lunar dock]

nah im waiting for mine to arrive tonight and im treating them preciously LOL

[gleaming saddle]

that says something cuz u had james harrison haha

[gleaming saddle]

hahahahahaha literally💀

[cyan spear]

I need the find myself a plug lmao 😂

[lunar dock]

ive seen them sold in bars around yokosuka, for instance

would imagine the same in kure, okinawa

etc

[cyan spear]

I might just have to ask around lmao 😂

[pseudo iris]

is it me or is it finally starting to get cold? Currently in Kyoto and I just put on my wool coat to go to Famima

[rocky edge]

I think im here

[lunar dock]

yea this week cooled down quite a bit in kyoto

finally

[cyan spear]

Its cold in Osaka rn

[scenic jackal]

So much for trying to kill time. Shinjuku station almost gave me a panic attack.
I’m at the ground floor just hanging out

[pseudo iris]

thank god, the humidity is gross

[mossy yoke]

Shinjuku ale

[lunar dock]

summer was not great this year

[leaden kite]

On my way Chief

[vestal topaz]

@craggy ember you guys gone up

[upbeat lark]

It’s chilly in Kyoto. I left my hotel to walk around in a T-shirt and had to stop to put on my jacket

[craggy ember]

Actual freight train

[lunar dock]

in other words its perfect oden season

[fluid sorrel]

Kyoto is cold, but I like wearing my jacket so it works out.

[pseudo iris]

finally the wool coat isn't a hassle to have brought after all, I was worried it was pointless to bring it the last two weeks

[lunar dock]

if anyone's out late in kyoto tonight give my boys at kyasa a try

[gleaming saddle]

did u play football?

[lunar dock]

they got an oden setup going late and a great collection of shochu

the absolute goats for post-drinks

[pseudo iris]

o damn, that's not too far from where I'm staying

[upbeat lark]

I’m right around the corner and it’s on my way back from the bars I want to hit.

[pseudo iris]

I'll see how I feel after 3 sakes and a highball

[lunar dock]

where y'all drinking tonight?

if you cant tell by the name, i spend a bit too many nights a week in kiyamachi LOL

[upbeat lark]

I’m on the waiting list for Bees Knees

[lunar dock]

oh man

[pseudo iris]

at my hotel, they provide free sake since the building used to be a sake brewery

[upbeat lark]

Want to go to Nakishita and Lescamoteur

[lunar dock]

oh good choices

but isn't l'escamoteur closed mondays?

[rocky edge]

Anyone else from 645 here

[craggy ember]

Hockey

[upbeat lark]

Haha good catch. Ya it’s closed. Guess I’ll go tomorrow or after Noma if I’m alive

Any other places you’d recommend?

[fair plume]

@craggy ember u here?

[errant swallow]

Hes Inside

[craggy ember]

We upstairs 6:45 group

@uncut jackal

@fair plume

[lunar dock]

im a salaryman so price-efficacy is more my priority than quality of drink generally haha

[errant swallow]

Is sb already there the 7pm Group?

[lunar dock]

but bar with no name and cavalier are my usual choices if i want something a bit more than just beers, highballs, or shochu-sodas

[leaden kite]

We were inside

Are u in front of the spot

[rocky edge]

Oh coming

[leaden kite]

I mean inside of Shinjuku ale

[rocky edge]

Coming in now

[leaden kite]

Im outside of shinjuku ale now

[chrome leaf]

I'm like 10 minutes away

[chilly shoal]

What the fuck I didnt realize I was coming to such a small venue

We’re at 32 people in the crowd rn and there’s no line to enter 😂

And entrance was free (w/ 2 drinks at 600y ea)

[errant swallow]

Im waiting outside toriki rn

[reef hazel]

Today is first day I've worn my jacket and will wear more than just a t-shirt now going out

Definitely chillier

[pseudo iris]

I'm pretty happy about it, means more clothes that have pockets haha

[tardy lintel]

Anyone know if there is a subgroup for this but in Kyoto? I know there is an Osaka one

[reef hazel]

Tomorrow and Wednesday look even colder

[proven wedge]

I checked in. I can make it. Where am I meeting everyone?

[pseudo iris]

I've only seen the one for late oct/early nov if you want me to tag you in it?

[reef hazel]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NFKMfL9jqrxFjMr69

[upbeat lark]

Start one

[reef hazel]

Can meet outside there around 8

[cyan spear]

Found a vape store, then I’ll be on my way!

[tardy lintel]

Yes plesse, I really don't know how discord works, especially on a phone

[proven wedge]

Lmao I just passed there xD

Ok see you at 8PM

[quartz beacon]

Is anybody out in shibuya?

[late narwhal]

At Shinjuku with nothing planned for the night. If anyone want to have a couple of drinks I’d love to tag along. Can speak some Japanese if it helps haha

[upbeat lark]

What’s your top omakase spots? I have Satake booked when I get back but could do another if I can get in before I go

Can’t hurt to try, hotel concierge have been miracle workers for me

[reef hazel]

@proven wedge @dapper shore @fossil knoll @stiff cargo and @faint thunder I'm outside building now

[stiff cargo]

Almost there

[faint thunder]

On my way

[upbeat lark]

Boom, they got spots on dates that work for me.

[proven wedge]

3 minutes away

[fossil knoll]

Omw

Anything to look out for

[proven wedge]

He

Here I'm outside

Should I go up to 6th floor?

[reef hazel]

We're just outside the building

[proven wedge]

I'm by the brown thing

[spring reef]

What's happening after toriki?

[humble narwhal]

I'm in Shinjuku, currently at the tower, anyone else in the area?

[spring reef]

I'll be there in 30

[craggy ember]

We gonna go to a different bar after toriki

[reef hazel]

What bar ye heading to?

Just if our later group is to join

[spring reef]

Is there space for 1 in toriki?

[mossy yoke]

We’re at Darts Up, its in the same building as the restaurant

[uncut jackal]

Better send it

[chilly shoal]

My concert just ended

You guys still hanging out in Shinjuku? Gonna be there for long?

[molten ginkgo]

Oh I am going there tomorrow

But it's in the evening

18:30

[wooden cedar]

Anybody heading to Hiroshima tomorrow?

[idle roost]

Yup

[idle roost]

Going to miyajima in the morning and prob the park/museum after that

[wooden cedar]

Going to miyajima Wednesday

[craggy ember]

Stfu

[vivid jacinth]

Hello everyone, just arrived in Tokyo!

[chilly shoal]

Still around the bar??

[leaden kite]

Some of us yes

[chilly shoal]

How many? Are people intending to stay?

I’m in Gotanda rn

Should arrive in 20-ish

[upbeat lark]

I got a spot next week

[chilly shoal]

And how’s food there? Should I eat before I go?

@leaden kite 👀 supposed to reply but didnt

I’m arriving at Shinjuku in 8min

[proven wedge]

There's no food here I don't think

If there is, it's bar food

[chilly shoal]

Aight will grab something at the conbini and head there

What the fuck

How

[wise lantern]

Saw one of my fave bands ever tonight 🙏

[chilly shoal]

Still. I went to some very high end sushi and it never ended over 50k/person

[wise lantern]

Where you att @tough storm

[chilly shoal]

oh whew

[tough storm]

What?

[wise lantern]

See my photos hehe

[chilly shoal]

I was checking 3 michelin stars places and they were like 70k per person

[tough storm]

Oh you saw Mass, nice.

[tough storm]

Where am I at? I'm back home 😄

[chilly shoal]

Thats why I found 180k absolutely absurd

[tough storm]

I was not legally allowed to stay in Japan. 😄

[wise lantern]

Worth the trip. I'm so happyy

[upbeat lark]

Looks solid. Gonna try to somehow get into Sugita, Namba, Akira or Sawada as well

[tough storm]

Sugita I will say is virtually impossible without a connection or a really good hotel concierge at a high end hotel

[chilly shoal]

If you want high end yakiniku try Ushigoro in Shinjuku

also very good, spent about 25k w drinks for two

[upbeat lark]

I'm at Bulgari for a week, gonna lean on them

[tough storm]

Usually you need to tell them months in advance that you want that booking

so they can book it when it goes live for when your stay is

Like if reservations pop up 1-2 months before

You need to tell your hotel before then that you want those reservations so they can attempt to get it

If you tell them now, its virtually impossible since reservations have already been made

[upbeat lark]

Shokuoku has Saito resos to bid on

[tough storm]

so you're basically praying for a cancellation

I've been to Sugita. It is damn good

[upbeat lark]

Ya I know that's its virtually impossible. I'm just gonna ask and see what happens.

[proven wedge]

We left

[upbeat lark]

Last trip I booked everything 6 months in advance this trip is a litle different

[proven wedge]

Only the locals are left

[tough storm]

I have a friend who is a regular

Also helps to be worth like $250 million +

[fair plume]

1

[proven wedge]

We gotta do this again

So we can chat up the locals 😂

[chilly shoal]

Its the one at shinjuku higashiguchi right

[chilly shoal]

Oh f

Just got out of the conbini

You guys heading home or elsewhere?

[tough storm]

What do you mean?

[proven wedge]

Home

None of us want to miss the train lol

[chilly shoal]

Oof aight

[tough storm]

ah

[chilly shoal]

Usually owning a property in JP is one of the ways you can get a bank acct/phone number w/o residence

Esp bc if you’re gonna rent it you need both

Yeah but it IS one of the things that will allow you to get an account and there’s a good reason for that one. Being worth a billion dollars and not owning property in Japan or getting a residence visa (which you can with investment, but you gotta get it first) won’t get you a bank account

[spring reef]

Early night tonight huh?

[chilly shoal]

Meanwhile it could’ve been one of those 10k yen inaka properties that haven’t been renovated for earthquakes and he would be able to get a bank account without any hassle while not being worth a fuckton of money

[spring reef]

We were 20 people strong

[chilly shoal]

I’m still around shinjuku looking for stuff to do

Woke up at 3pm so don’t wanna end early

[spring reef]

We're you at the darts bar just now?

[chilly shoal]

Nope, I was heading there

[spring reef]

Ahh

Everyone left

[chilly shoal]

Got food at the conbini and folks decided to call it while I was on the way

haha

[proven wedge]

People just gradually left lol

Sorry

[reef hazel]

I'm up at 6ish again tomorrow so can't stay out late

[chilly shoal]

its good

[proven wedge]

Funniest part of the night was probably when we were saying "Yamate kudasai XXX-san"

[reef hazel]

Maybe tomorrow night if I'm back early enough from Kawaguchiko I can head out again and stay out later

[proven wedge]

I'm going teamlabs tomorrow so if I join for fun, it'll be after dinner

My stupid Klook booking is at 6PM. Going to try and go earlier

[vestal topaz]

Nice night tonight frens x

Enjoyed my cheap booze and darts

[spring reef]

You should be able to get in at like 5:30

[proven wedge]

Paying the bill was funny 🤣

[spring reef]

I was at borderless today for an hour 🤣
Didn't even take that long

Good seeing everyone tonight

[proven wedge]

Thanks. I'll try that

[chilly shoal]

Welp, I dont wanna go to bed early but stating out alone seems like a worse idea

[proven wedge]

I read it's a 2-3 hour thing?

[upbeat lark]

Planets is longer than Borderless for sure

[proven wedge]

I only planned on going to Borderless

[spring reef]

I did as well but for me it wasn't that long of a thing

[proven wedge]

I need to go to Daikoku too

[spring reef]

Nah planets is short

[proven wedge]

Thinking of booking those Daikoku tour groups. But I remember it was stupid expensive

[spring reef]

I spent an hour there

I guess if there aren't tonnes of people then it's alright

[spring reef]

Just don't look the touts in the eye

Any recommendations for food?
I had coco earlier, had ichiran the other day.
Ichiran was bomb but I was drunk so that might have had a part to play

[vestal topaz]

Coco ichibanya is gud

[spring reef]

Yeah it wasn't bad tbh

I might do ichiran again

It was so much food I couldn't finish it all

Literally left half

[vestal topaz]

I just type “ramen” into google maps and then see what happens

[chilly shoal]

Ichiran is overrated af imo

[chilly shoal]

That’s not even the point

It’s just that drinking alone isn’t really my thing

[spring reef]

Yeah I had a local ramen yesterday instead of ichiran and that was more than decent

Is anyone around Minato area?

[chilly shoal]

And I might or might not meet people

[spring reef]

I wanna experience it sober to better judge it haha

[spring reef]

Ye I get you, same here tbh

[spiral latch]

eating ramens rn

[spring reef]

If anyone is near Minato and wants a few drinks I'm down

[chilly shoal]

I can head there

My hotel is in akihabara so not that expensive to taxi back home

Better than shinjuku 😂

Which station are you thinking?

[spring reef]

That egg is marinated af

[chilly shoal]

If its yolk is at the proper consistency its probably tasty af

[spring reef]

Daimon station but idm walking around here and hitting up whatever bars are open

[spiral latch]

ramen weather hittin

[spring reef]

Fr fr

[chilly shoal]

Aight will meet you around there

[leaden kite]

Broo where

[spring reef]

Nose running forehead sweating kinda ramen

[upbeat lark]

@tough storm @fierce bolt I just saw Sushi Kimura has a seat available. Either of you been?

[tough storm]

Yeah he's good

but which store are you going to

[upbeat lark]

Futako Tamagawa location I believe. Worth 81k yen?

[tough storm]

81,000? No

Is that for ONE person?

[upbeat lark]

Ya, TableAll price with 8k yen booking fee

[tough storm]

Honestly no

Personally I think Sushi Inomata is better

and I'd rather go there

https://www.sushiinomata.com/home-en

Just be warned if you go to Sushi Inomata

They take cash only

So make sure you have like 50-80,000 yen on you

[spring reef]

Tableall fee is a bitch

Anyone else around Minato/Akihabara/Ginza wanna get a few drinks?

[upbeat lark]

They have reso on the 26th, maybe I'll go. It's 50k apparrently

[tough storm]

Sushi Inomata is proably my one of my top 3 sushi places in Japan

Sugita is top 3 too for me

[upbeat lark]

What's the 3rd?

I bid like 15k for a seat at Sugita and got outbid lol

[chilly shoal]

@spring reef just dmd ya

[tough storm]

Its honestly a toss up between a lot of spots

[chilly shoal]

• drinks, no?

[upbeat lark]

Ya + drinks

[chilly shoal]

Places like this usually expect you to get a bottle of sake

[errant swallow]

@ionic wave it actually tastes a bit like apple lol

[craggy ember]

U make it home

We on the train home

[chilly shoal]

The jp site says they take card btw

[errant swallow]

Ye nice night bro, see u next time ✌🏼

[tough storm]

Sushi Miyuki
Sushi Yoshida
Nishiazabu Taku
Hatano Yoshiki
Sushi Inomata
Hiroo Ishizaka
Sushi Shinsuke
Ichikawa
Ebisu Endo
Kiyota Hanare
Sushi Mizukami
Sushi Suzuki
Sushi Saito
Sushi Yoshitake
Sushi Zo
Sushi Tokami
Sukiyabashi Jiro (Both sons)

@upbeat lark Are a few spots I like

Added a few more

Inomata and Sugita remain in my top 3

[upbeat lark]

Nice list. I did Sukiyabashi Jiro last trip. Umi when I got in. Have Satake booked next week. Will try to hit one off your top 3 if I can.

[tough storm]

Which Jiro and what did you think?

[upbeat lark]

The OG one in Ginza. Too much vinegar and wasabi for my gaijin palate but I did have 2 absolutely incredible pieces of fish.

[lunar dock]

@upbeat lark thanks for coming out tonight man

[upbeat lark]

Nice meeting you. Thanks for picking the bar!

[lunar dock]

was great meeting you

[craggy ember]

I’ve never heard of too much wasabi in my life

[tough storm]

Yeah I know a lot of people aren't fans of Jiro's sushi becuase his rice is pretty "tart"

due to the vinegar

I like the tartness, so it works well for me

[upbeat lark]

I love wasabi but not when it completely blows out the fish

[craggy ember]

That’s my fav

[tough storm]

I would take Inomata over either Jiro though

I've never had anyone I've sent there have anything less than an amazing experience there

[lunar dock]

good to know

[upbeat lark]

Strong praise for sure. I'll try to make it work to sneak in there.

[tough storm]

Usually its relatively easy to get reservations

[fossil knoll]

Borderless is better imo. It is about 2-3 hrs If u take ur time

[fossil knoll]

Bruh I aged about 100 yrs before it was figured out 😆

[proven wedge]

at least we figured it out in the end! and somehow everyone seems to got cash back lmao

[willow idol]

tbh planets was cooler imo cuz interactive

but borderless does have more content

[wet sonnet]

I forgot how firm hotel beds are

Also this was a fun Tetris game

[tough storm]

Away is what I recommend to people who want a great hard shell but don't want to spend insane amounts of money

[willow idol]

very delightful

[wet sonnet]

On the train to Osaka now!

Was confused about having to scan the Shinkansen qr and then my suica

And yeah I really like my away, it’s been getting shoved in the bigger suitcase

[reef hazel]

These early starts really don't agree with me

Getting up earlier on holiday than for work is unnatural

[ionic wave]

Is it good though?!?

[vivid jacinth]

Anyone around kawaguchiko today?

[burnt scroll]

i’m in Kamakura and Enoshima today if anyone else is around and wants to visit some shrines and grab some food

[jagged flare]

Going to tsukiji outer market

[lime inlet]

City pop gig today in Daikanyama
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/DCQ4bOsSThI/

[leaden kite]

I tried to get a bus but no luck

So going tsukiji / harajuku

[raw plinth]

Anyone around skytree

[viral sapphire]

I will be hanging around Asakusa today, doing a little eating and drinking at some of my favorite places. If anyone wants to hang out, feel free to let me know!

[leaden kite]

Shinjuku station is nuts

[raw plinth]

NNN

[soft ice]

Is it possible to do both Kamakura and Enoshima within a single day trip? I’m planning on doing that next week but was concerned it might feel too rushed.

[burnt scroll]

i will let you know after today 😂 it probably will be tight but if you get to Kamakura around 9am i think it might be doable to get to Enoshina before the sun is set

[jagged flare]

Is a group planning to go to Kamakura Friday?

[wise lantern]

Last day in Osaka (again). Just using this as a chance to recharge but might be up to something later

[spiral latch]

I just did that yesterday

mostly spent time in enoshima island and then checked out the tiktok train beach slam dunk spot

and then the big Buddha

Left by 4pm since I had something planned in Shibuya

I didn’t really hit up the temples / shrines in kamakura

[ionic wave]

kamakura shrines are really, really beautiful

[spiral latch]

I wanted to ride the sky monorail but ran out of time

ah I’m sure they are

[ionic wave]

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu comes with the added bonus of having the shopping street leading up to it, and imo its one of the better/more accessible/fun shopping streets in these resort-ish places

resort/touristy

komachi-dori

[spiral latch]

I’ll be in minato / ginza area today if anyone tryin eat

[ionic wave]

but anyway kamakura is only an hour away so

can easily visit it again next trip

personally i missed out on enoshima

so i have to go back next time

rather, i went on the bridge to enoshima, and then turned back

[leaden kite]

By the way where did you book your bus tickets? (if u used the bus that is)

[ionic wave]

https://highway-buses.jp/course/kawaguchiko.php

rich gang?

[spiral latch]

Uniqlo 😂

[ionic wave]

still rich

i shop at GU

kidding btw i dont have any context as to whats going on

[raw plinth]

Chi?

[leaden kite]

Thanks

[ionic wave]

chi?

[leaden kite]

Fuji will be next trip then

Unless i use the train

[spiral latch]

u can do these if ur in kawaguchiko

April 13 sat - Mt Fuji Day Trip
Morning
Tokyo Station (8am meetup)
Arakurayama Sengen Park
Hikawa Clock Shop
Oshino Hakkai

Afternoon
Lawsons Fuji Lake Kawaguchi
Oshino Park
Momiji Corridor Lake Kawaguchi

[raw plinth]

Cci

[ionic wave]

oh

😂

nono just gu without the cci

[raw plinth]

🤣

🙏

[vivid jacinth]

Yup, I used the site that @ionic wave just sent

Btw does anyone wanna go to shimokita tomorrow? Gonna try to see a show at shelter

[leaden kite]

Anyone doing planets today

[prime sentinel]

Any recommendations for Asakusa? I'm there today and think I'm doing the following as of now:

Senso-ji Temple
Ueno Park/Zoo
Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

[lime inlet]

Go up the tourist information centre for a view
https://maps.app.goo.gl/T8oTNoTSyG7WVFQA7

[proven wedge]

I just woke up. Need to go shopping today because it's so cold

Any recommendations on where to buy a warm jacket in Tokyo aside from UNIQLO, GU, and MUJI? Looking to spend up to 10k yen

Not interested in Gap or H&M, want something more Japanese

[feral topaz]

We’re going to explore Enoshima this afternoon and maybe go look at the green trains. Meeting at 1pm at Enoshima Station if you wanna join.

[burnt scroll]

might be a little late for 1pm, but down to meet up wherever you are at when i get over there. i’m in kamakura now for next couple hours

[feral topaz]

Sounds good!

[visual pulsar]

A bit late but is anyone down to go around today in osaka?

[viral sapphire]

I recommend the Kappabashi shopping street! You can find a lot of cool handmade goods there.

Hoppy-street has many small semi-outdoor izakayas, but they are a bit of a tourist trap these days. Look for places to eat that are just off Hoppy street.

The traditional Edo craft museum is also worth a visit! I haven’t been there in a long time, though

[ionic wave]

My life rn https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/DChdbMQiFYY/?igsh=MXdmMnkxeTh0cnQ0NQ==

[prime sentinel]

Appreciate the quick recommendation, right next to station and had a nice free view!

[lime inlet]

change the url to ddinstagram to get the post to show up

[ionic wave]

there ya go, thank you

i just scrolled through instagram and that randomly showed up

apt

[wet sonnet]

When we’re sitting down at a restaurant and not paying at a ticketing machine or something similar, is asking to split the check accepted here? I forgot to ask just now at breakfast

[lime inlet]

Really depends on the place

If you're in Japan please get a Visitor in Japan role id:customize

[wet sonnet]

Oo yes gotta do that

Boom

[spiral latch]

damn I’m too poor for ginza

I feel like they can tell I can’t afford things here 😭

[gleaming saddle]

@frozen thunder ill be at mogra today, is there a long queue usually?

[spiral latch]

same

[leaden kite]

Anyone wanna join fuji tour on Sat? I couldn't buy a bus ticket myself so this is my option

https://s.klook.com/c/Qyl0xNLoyb

[spiral latch]

I did a tour for klook

But not that one I think

I did this one https://s.klook.com/c/Z1Og5DQz3k

[leaden kite]

Ye they go to most of the same places

So i think either is g

But should book the same one if want a group thing

Saturday lookin bright after the rain in forecast

[rocky edge]

How many people do you need

[leaden kite]

No minimum

[rocky edge]

I’m down

[leaden kite]

Aite

[leaden kite]

Get this one

Meeting point is either shinjuku or tokyo station

If anyone else down lmk

[wet sonnet]

I keep seeing people take photos in gion when I see signs plastered around so I have no idea what’s up lmao

[lime inlet]

You can't take pictures of the private side streets. But the main streets are okay

[spiral latch]

eating ippuddo ramen first time, it’s better than ichiran haha

[lime inlet]

Just don't be this person
https://www.ddinstagram.com/reel/C7VE4k7SjR-/

[wet sonnet]

lol there was this pair that was right in front of the no sign pic

[spiral latch]

auntie sent it to her 4 friends on Facebook

[raw plinth]

Lmk if you wanna meet up around senso ji

[static acorn]

They're probably French

[cloud briar]

Anyone wanna meet up tonight?

[feral topaz]

Yeeeeees I had that last last night too. I liked it more than ichiran too (both good).

[wet sonnet]

This is unreal

[lime inlet]

Goblin of Gion

[prime sentinel]

I actually just left Senso Ji, going to spend the next couple hours around Ueno Park area I think

[proven wedge]

Stumbled into sushizanmai for lunch in Shibuya. Glad the discord likes it lol

Yo isn't the egg custard a dessert? They gave it as appetizer lol

Crazy

[reef hazel]

I got really lucky with weather today for Fuji

[vivid jacinth]

lol I was gonna post that rn

Really great weather

These stairs are torture tho

[reef hazel]

I did the slope

Stairs are my enemy

On the way to Fuji 5th station now

[vivid jacinth]

Wise choice

Just made it to that shrine

[lime inlet]

Why 🤔

There’s not much to see there if you’re not going to climb it

You can’t see the mountain because you’re standing on it

[spring reef]

VOGUE

[iron isle]

Anyone is ginza;ing tonight?

[spring reef]

I'm probably gonna hang around ginza, flying out early tomorrow

[iron isle]

I go to uniqlo haul now, depends how it goes I wanna try the ginza night

[prime sentinel]

I've got a ryokan booked right next to Mt Fuji on the 28th. Google says it's supposed to be rainy then but hoping the forecast changes, really want some good views

[lime inlet]

Check this too https://fuji-san.info/en/index.html

[iron isle]

Nightlife? Clubs? Bars?

[proven wedge]

This Japanese guy has a Hitler mustache lol

[muted sail]

Anyone in Kyoto? I’m planning on hiking Fushimi inari late in the evening (to avoid crowds), hoping not to encounter too many wild boars. I bought a little bell that I’m guessing is for scaring them off/alerting them of my presence

[proven wedge]

Except it's not joined in the middle

[fair plume]

To everyone who wanted to join Yokohama tomorrow I'll make a separate thread I know @rocky edge @errant swallow @leaden kite @craggy ember @chrome leaf and a few more where keen if I missed anyone just hop in the thread 😊

[wet sonnet]

Gion is so packed wow

I knew it would be but

[wet sonnet]

That looks so nice

[cloud briar]

Up for some drinks tonight?

[spiral latch]

I’m trying a TikTok famous spot

[vestal topaz]

What you guys doing in Yoko again

[reef hazel]

Tour group

[spring reef]

Went to 2 good bars yesterday but that's about it haha

[iron isle]

How about tonight?

[spring reef]

Tbh I'll have to see how I feel, need to pack cause flying early tomorrow

[lime inlet]

Fair

[chilly shoal]

Who’s gonna perform there today?

[chilly shoal]

Passing the bar tour then? haha

[spring reef]

There's a chance lol

[cloud briar]

Is it any good?

[gleaming saddle]

idk never been there haha i saw that there is the twitch icon as a lamp so i have to go there haha

[cloud briar]

I might go there too

[spring reef]

Went here and Rock Bar but Maps is struggling

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ekissLQVpJ6u9k7X7

[errant swallow]

Yeah, I liked it

[chilly shoal]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/r3T6xuR26VbUPvWi6

Rock Bar Doumu

Seems like the type of place I’d go often if I lived here lmao

Pretty chill place, patrons are chill as well

[hexed knoll]

Anyone in Kyoto and want to chill ? I'm here for just a day 🙂

[spring reef]

Ye that's the one

[fair plume]

I dont think we have any like established plan for Yokohama yet at least so if u know something fun to do there type it in the thread but I think well just go explore it and maybe find some fun things to see and do tonight or tomorrow on the train!

[prime sentinel]

Yokohama has Japan's largest China town. I think the air cabin rides look interesting as well

[crude holly]

Found the perfect spot for me 👍

[chilly shoal]

the fact that so many people order their pasta with a sunny side up egg is terrifying to me

[spiral latch]

yum

carbonara

[gleaming saddle]

people do that?😳

[chilly shoal]

I’m at spaghetti no pancho and 2 out of 3 people added a sunny side egg as a topping

[chilly shoal]

NO ITS WITH LIKE NAPOLITAN OR MEAT SAUCE PASTA

[sweet veldt]

who cares what other people eat lol let them enjoy

[chilly shoal]

literally tomato sauce and ketchup
then you put in a fucking sunny side egg

[chilly shoal]

My italian blood doesnt let me sorry

[sweet veldt]

I’m Italian too bruh couldn’t give af

[chilly shoal]

Pasta and pizza are two things I can’t stand seeing people murder

Seeing people murder the rest of my lineage is fine tho (eg with cheese sushi)

[uncut jackal]

i dont put cheese on my pasta

[frozen thunder]

Just got to Narita. Re Mogra anime song night this evening, I'll start firming up details soon

[feral topaz]

Woohoo! Welcome to Japan!

Dumb question, do we have to be there at 7 or can we join half way?

😦

[chilly shoal]

do your shit with the toppings

just dont add sauces to it after its served

non traditional toppings are fine, adding mayo ketchup and mustard to it after the fact is not

[sweet veldt]

🙄

pretentious conversation ^

[chilly shoal]

Anything that comes from the US regarding food is instantly deleted from my brain

[proven wedge]

even buffalo chicken wings?

BBQ ribs?

[chilly shoal]

Yes

[proven wedge]

peanut butter jelly sandwhich?!

[chilly shoal]

BBQ ribs were done in parallel in several places of the world

[chilly shoal]

Nasty

[proven wedge]

yah but different regions of the US have a different taste i find

[chilly shoal]

pb in general is nasty

[proven wedge]

damn hater lol

have you tried poutine? it's a french canadian thing

[chilly shoal]

Not a fan of extremely sweet + extremely salty at the same time

Sweet and salty is fine if one of the flavors is toned down and one is strong, but both being strong like in PB is pretty bad to me

[chilly shoal]

Can’t say I really have as I havent been to Canada but I’ve ordered it at places

Yes

… a lot, in fact

And I’m not the most picky eater either

[sweet veldt]

r u born in Italy or just pretentious that’s my question

[chilly shoal]

born in Brazil, raised in an Italian household/neighborhood

[proven wedge]

silly question. probably can, but i want to confirm. can i return and rebuy MUJI on the same day to claim tax free shopping?

[chilly shoal]

Italian-Japanese household/Italian neighborhood*

[proven wedge]

i bought MUJI snacks in shibuya earlier and going to ginza now to their flagship store to look for clothes and PJs

[sweet veldt]

ye so I don’t understand the snobbiness about food my Nona would let u eat however u want with a smile on her face I don’t get the second generation Italian snobiness sorry

[chilly shoal]

Mine wouldn’t and would judge the heck of whoever did

But fruit and tea isn’t unorthodox

[proven wedge]

even if i return and rebuy the exact same package so i can claim the tax free shopping?

shibuya didn't have what i wanted so i'm going to ginza to check

[chilly shoal]

You know that food goes into the sealed bag thing right?

[proven wedge]

no? they're already sealed? what sealed bag thing

[chilly shoal]

Tax free orders including consumables have to go in a sealed tax free bag that supposedly can’t be opened while you’re in Japan

[proven wedge]

oh that won't be a problem. i don't plan on opening em

[chilly shoal]

Pretty cumbersome imo as it really limits your ability to tetris your luggage

[proven wedge]

i most likely need to buy a smaller luggage before i leave lol

i significantly overpacked cus i also went to HK

[chilly shoal]

Aight then, ask around if they’ll let you do it
Pretty unlikely tho

[proven wedge]

really? damn

i was hoping they would.... wouldn't mind saving 300 yen lol

[gleaming saddle]

ive seen on the homepage that the max capacity is 150 people
ill be there at 7

[shut flower]

Harbor Park is p nice for views!

[craggy ember]

❌❌❌👎🏻

Pb goat

[feral topaz]

Ah ok ty. I’ll try to make it >.< still in Enoshima atm

[frozen thunder]

Halfway is fine I'm sure! The charge will be the same

They're getting fancy with their canned coffees

[reef hazel]

Any plans for tonight for drinks/food like last night?

[visual pulsar]

Would anyone in osaka want to get dinner tonight?

[frozen thunder]

Ok let's see when you folks interested in anime song night want to meet this evening at Mogra. I'll probably be around there starting at 7-7.30, don't know if there's a good spot to wait.

• BRING YOUR OFFICIAL PHOTO ID!
• Come anytime and ping us. I'll start adding people to a group chat as you ping

https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/11n5e0LLAgOVIS_aeiAGwtulkek3fRQB0ZjAcHGgg8k/http/club-mogra.jp/images/apopbar202208%25E3%2581%25AE%25E3%2582%25B3%25E3%2583%2592%25E3%2582%259A%25E3%2583%25BC.jpg

[proven wedge]

I got my answer. Tax free shopping has to be from the same store. Can't be from different stores. Feels bad

Have to come back to Ginza tomorrow because I have to go to teamlabs soon and I don't want to carry it with me. Feels like I spent the whole day today walking in circles

[humble narwhal]

Anyone doing anything tonight in Shinjuku? Just got back from a day of Planets, walked all over Asakusa, Akihabara, absolutely sore

[reef hazel]

If there's a group for Shinjuku again tonight, I would head out

[gleaming saddle]

do u know the groups? owner?

[chilly shoal]

I’m looking for a group too

[spiral latch]

I wanna go mogra

[chilly shoal]

Mogra is pretty famous

[gleaming saddle]

wanna meet there?

[rocky edge]

I’m going to Mogra too

[chilly shoal]

People usually line up like 40-50min before open

[gleaming saddle]

oh haha

[gleaming saddle]

loooool

[chilly shoal]

But it’s fine if you don’t too

[reef hazel]

I won't make Mogra anyway. Won't be back in Tokyo soon enough

[chilly shoal]

Shouldn’t have more than a dozen people around at that time

[gleaming saddle]

want to go there as a group?

[chilly shoal]

It closes at 23 tho

I’ll meet some friends in shinjuku and I was making plans to go cocktail bar hopping with @spring reef but not sure if he’s still up

[reef hazel]

Someone said capacity limit though so was assuming if not there at 7, it wasn't worth trying

[gleaming saddle]

yeah i said that cuz it was on their page

[chilly shoal]

They do have one but idk if it’s consistently hitting capacity at weekdays

[prime sentinel]

I'm easily swayed. Please count me in if you are creating a separate group/chat for this, think I will be able to make it now

[gleaming saddle]

ill be there at 7

probably earlier

[rocky edge]

Same! We can meet up

[prime sentinel]

I can meet up whenever/wherever as well

[chilly shoal]

I might go but not at 7 prob

[gleaming saddle]

ye sure

do they have a locker room for the jacket?

[prime sentinel]

Coin locker fee: ¥300 (20 large / 30 small)
Reception cloakroom fee: ¥500

[gleaming saddle]

ight thx

[spiral latch]

how do I get out of teamlabs borderless

I’m stuck

[prime sentinel]

I'm going to head back to my room to chill for a bit beforehand, please let me know if you guys change the meet up time/place

[prime sentinel]

You must have not paid for the exit ticket, only the entrance fee. Rookie mistake

[spiral latch]

Im at some teahouse

in the borderless

[prime sentinel]

If I was to pregame with a Japanese beer beforehand, any recommendations?

[frozen thunder]

That early?? This is not even anison index and it's so popular?

[frozen thunder]

Sounds like a good time. Next few days I'm looking to do smaller more esoteric bars in Suginami-ku

[chilly shoal]

usually just half a dozen folks but yes, people have nothing to do and line up early
I’ve been to a Touhou concert yesterday at a venue that could fit like 70 80 ppl tops (and actually had closer to 35 patrons) and we had people lining up 1h before open lol

[feral topaz]

Phew! Ok I’ll be there before 9! Hopefully they let me in hah

[frozen thunder]

Wild. Id totally do a touhou night, is Minoshima Masayoshi or Nhato playing anywhere?

[frozen thunder]

Just ping before you head over for an update

[chilly shoal]

Dunno. Gotta checj

[reef hazel]

Ok, if able to go in later, I can probably go

Maybe 8ish

[muted sail]

Its immeaditely next to the place you entered, in the tall room

[chilly shoal]

Yesterday we had EastNewSound, Crazy Beats, Maimai, Honey Pocket, IRON ATTACK and Altsophia

[frozen thunder]

Where do you follow touhou music artists?

[gleaming saddle]

hahah ok ill queue up then at 6-630 haha

[chilly shoal]

Twitter

[frozen thunder]

Hmm not really familiar names, but that's fine. Whereabouts do these events tend to be

[spiral latch]

Borderless is cool and all but I wish I spent time experiencing it with someone and not alone

[chilly shoal]

e:ns and IRON ATTACK are pretty old/popular EDM and Metal circles respectively, but the rest are all new ones that I haven’t heard of either, but it was super cool!

[chilly shoal]

borderless date when

[frozen thunder]

I see, guess it's because I'm mostly on the house & trance side of toho

[chilly shoal]

Crazy Beats is house! It was p good

Btw masayoshi minoshima performed at nagomix on the 9th :/

With Katsu from Digital Wing

[frozen thunder]

Argh, missed my favourite DJ. And digital wing too huh

[chilly shoal]

Tracy is gonna be at nagomix on the 23rd

with masayoshi minoshima, dwatt and myui

https://x.com/tracy_amateras/status/1858473534898454813?s=46

Tracy@新譜好評委託中→11/23 #code_g 6周年 (@tracy_amateras) on X

💁今週末はこちら💁

🗓️11/23(土)23:00-
📍nagomix渋谷 @nagomix0824

🕺東方クラブイベント🕺
🔥CODE-G 6周年SP🔥

ゲストに
・Masayoshi Minoshima (ALR)
・D.watt (IOSYS)
・みゅい (Myui Playing)参戦👏

⚠️参加表明はこちらからお早めに⚠️
https://t.co/yqhcs3Xqin

是非遊びに来てね✌️

#code_g

Twitter · Nov 18, 2024, 11:33 AM

[frozen thunder]

OMG

I need to get tix

Oh Tracy/amateras is a resident DJ at Nagomix, huh

[chilly shoal]

Tomorrow they’re hosting coro from tamaonsen

[frozen thunder]

I don't have enough nights in Tokyo for this! Now I have to extend Tokyo and miss fall foliage

Saturday night from 11 till 5am sounds intense lol

[chilly shoal]

Today they’re having this anisong event, but no DJs I know of

https://twipla.jp/events/640356

pretty short too, not sure if worrh

worth*

If I wasnt absolutely fucked wrt money, I would rebook my flight to be back on the 24th for code g

[worn plover]

Those of you in Kyoto, do you know when the last train runs generally? I just arrived and I’m staying more on the center-west side of town vs the east side where most things are. Don’t want to miss a train exploring

[leaden kite]

Tbf this how I felt at planets today

Alone = 1 hr
With someone = maybe 2 hrs

[frozen thunder]

That would be wild. You're heading out elsewhere? Thanks so much for sharing all this info - I wasn't seeing it on Minoshima's twitter

[spring reef]

I'm down

[humble narwhal]

I did borderless yesterday alone and planets today alone as well - they're definitely experienced you want to do and discuss with people. And someone to take pictures with

[chilly shoal]

I’m going home
But I really wanted to extend this trip

[craggy ember]

If you ever wonder stuff like this, just use google maps and you can set a custom time of departure. Then it will show the transit options available at that time. So useful

[spiral latch]

I only spent 1h 30 mins

[chilly shoal]

I don’t have friends who live in Tokyo and I’m close enough with to crash at their home, so extending is gonna be beyond my possibility rn

[silk nova]

Anyone in Nara/Kyoto and wanna do something tomorrow?

[leaden kite]

Try shouting at the Osaka channel too, might get some ppl on board

[leaden kite]

Smoge

[chilly shoal]

Otherwise I would totally extend my trip until the 1st, there’s a concert I REALLY wanna go in Tokyo at the 30th

If you guys know of any hostel that will host somebody for work, lmk 😂😂

[leaden kite]

Have u tried couchsurfing

[lime inlet]

not on a tourist visa mate

[humble narwhal]

I'll be heading to Kyoto tomorrow - still need to figure out my logistics but probably arriving before noon

[frozen thunder]

In the old days hostels would do that hah

[lime inlet]

another very good gig on the 2nd if you're looking to extend 😉

[frozen thunder]

How far away do you live? Got to earn that money so you can come back often

[chilly shoal]

Is this even a thing here? Japanese culture isn’t something that seems to welcome a lot of people inside your house

[silk nova]

Alright cool I'm located in Nara so I can head over anytime just lmk

[chilly shoal]

Brazil. And I lost my job 2 months ago

[spring reef]

I need to be at the airport for 5 AM so basically first train activities again

[frozen thunder]

Oh yikes okay...

[spring reef]

I've been knife shopping for 4 hours

[leaden kite]

They mostly do it to learn english

[frozen thunder]

That is very rough then, tbh

[spring reef]

Fookin cold

[chilly shoal]

I did have some funds from my severance, but already had to extend this trip once (medical shit) and my travel insurance wont let me know if they’ll reimburse me for the extra days until they get my medical report from the clinic in 10 days

[craggy ember]

Last night was nippy

[reef hazel]

I froze today at Fuji. Was grand in the morning but clouds came in when I was at 5th station and it was not fun

[chilly shoal]

So this involved a flight reschedule and some hotel reservations on a short notice so it was ROUGH on my funds

[reef hazel]

Still trying to warm up from it

[frozen thunder]

Wow that sounds painful. I've done short-notice reservations and it was hell

[reef hazel]

Japanese traffic is mental

Going to be a long time getting back in

[craggy ember]

Lol I literally didn’t move on the highway for about 30 minutes driving back from atami

Had to have been a crash or something

[craggy ember]

And some of the roads are insanely narrow even for one car lol

Irl Tetris on wheels

[lunar dock]

its why im never going to drive in kyoto

[vestal topaz]

I would hate a normal sized car here

[lunar dock]

when i was apartment hunting the agent showing me some properties had to back through like 3 blocks

i could never

[craggy ember]

Seriously though that would be fucked

[craggy ember]

Ahahah

[vestal topaz]

I occasionally see SUVs and im like wtf how do you even get around Tokyo

[quiet marsh]

I wanted to do Mt Takao tomorrow, but the rain is making me second guess. Is it worth pushing through or does a clear day make the difference?

[lunar dock]

i'll just get a scooter or a bike

[vestal topaz]

The main roads are fine it's the residential ones that are tiny

[craggy ember]

I’ve seen some crazy maneuvers by transport trucks

[reef hazel]

I'm coming towards Hachioji. Seems to break fine for a while and then slow to a crawl again

[reef hazel]

I can't imagine it's worth it if it's raining and limited view

[iron isle]

Anyone is at nakano now?

[reef hazel]

I'd not recommend Kawaguchiko anyway if you can't see Fuji. Just way too busy for nothing when it disappears

Clear skies and it was great though

[spring reef]

I did it on a clear day and didn't see Fuji

[reef hazel]

I got Fuji today in the morning and then disappeared around 1

Was kind of miserable when it went away, not helped by the cold

[spring reef]

Ginza/Minato dinner?

[uncut jackal]

Coldddd

[craggy ember]

Ya cold

Cold always better than hot

Fuck windy

[uncut jackal]

Yes but too drastic change

[spring reef]

Ye I saw some cool bomber jackets but I bought 2 knives so my budget is done

[reef hazel]

I usually dont mind the cold. The extra insulation helps with that. Could do with it a bit warmer again though

[lunar dock]

i need to get another coat soon

my main one stinks of smoke 😭

[uncut jackal]

Ur used to it ur irish

[reef hazel]

Really just want to get back into the hotel and jump in the shower

[proven wedge]

I'm so worried about tomorrow. I scouted UNIQLO and MUJI in Ginza today and I can already hear my wallet cry

[reef hazel]

I think it was more when up on Fuji m. It was cold and we were in the clouds

And then went to the toilet and the toilet was a giant hole going down to the ground so just had a cold breeze coming up

Not the nicest

[proven wedge]

But regardless, if anyone wants to go out tonight after 9PM, let me know

[spring reef]

Ye good luck.
I said I wouldn't buy a lot and here I am.

I don't regret it tho

All very worthy purchases and much cheaper than what I would have paid back home

[spring reef]

I'm down for dinner and drinks.
Where you thinking?

[ionic wave]

go to GU then

[proven wedge]

I'll see when I finish teamlabs. I don't want to hold you up

My reservation is at 6:30 (stupid Klook) so I'm going to try and get there by 6

[spring reef]

My dude I have nowhere to go 🤣

[proven wedge]

I checked the Osaka store yesterday. Was generally pretty impressed with the style but not the quality

I imagine it's where a lot of young Japanese boys and girls get their outfit though

[leaden kite]

When I went they let the 1pm group in at 1245

[proven wedge]

I'll kill a bit more time in Sonoko then

Nice cafe in Ginza

[spring reef]

You're better of going early cause lines could be long

[proven wedge]

Even with a reservation from Klook?

Ok let me pay. Thanks for the tip

[spring reef]

Idk about Klook, I did mine directly

But the other day when I left at 6 there were like 50 people in the line

[spiral latch]

anyone eaten at seirinkan pizza before

[burnt scroll]

down as well