August 2024

[foggy veldt]

I won’t be in Tokyo on the 11th unfortunately

[lucid marsh]

In that case the answer to “what kind of music is playing” is “literally everything”

Every genre and every style being played in every kind of way and place imaginable. Japanese music goes far deeper than anyone truly realises

Free beach party in Kamakura on the 3rd
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C9rbnPzSJvn/

Stunning alternative lineup on the 6th
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C9KMBH1hS8u/

[sharp cloud]

This is a great event!

[worldly vortex]

wow That's nice

[west ridge]

Are there similar gigs in Osaka? Will be there from the 7th to 11th and really enjoyed going to one in Tokyo

[lucid marsh]

Yes! I don’t keep track of specific events so closely but Socore Factory has many great ones, and Namba Bears is “the most punk venue in Japan.” Pangea, Hokage, Mele also worth checking

In Kyoto: nano, takutaku, Club Metro

[west ridge]

Thanks!! I'll be sure to check those out

[cloud wadi]

😹

The just “no” got me

[stiff bison]

If you’re available, I’ll likely be free that night after 8-9pm. Staying around the Shibuya area. Can organise a few drinks.

[sonic knoll]

I'm heading to a concert that runs until 9:25 so I'd be down to grab drinks after that! It's at Shimokitazawa BASEMENTBAR which seems to be about 30 minutes from Shibuya scramble if you want to shoot me a DM we can try and arrange something.

[stoic anchor]

So it looks like it will be super hot in August. From my research, it looks like we should be bringing linen or cotton blends? Im thinking of not bringing too much and maybe clothes shopping in Tokyo instead? What’s everyone else doing to deal with the hot weather?

[still ginkgo]

I’ll probably head to that show too. Also staying in shibuya that night

[glass igloo]

being used to it, buying cooling sprays/products, using fans, staying inside with AC

drinking lots of water

[sonic knoll]

It’ll be a great time!

[still ginkgo]

Didn’t know this but you can reserve and it doesn’t require payment yet

[sonic knoll]

Yes that was a nice feature so I can hopefully pay in cash the day of

[still ginkgo]

Yeah I usually pay in cash

[cloud wadi]

Doesn’t matter what you wear

It’s too hot to matter

[still ginkgo]

I’m prepared just to be sweating the whole time. Stay hydrated. Good excuse to drink Pocari sweat

[visual oracle]

This basically lol

[glass igloo]

yeah

[visual oracle]

Have a sweat towel is what I recommend

But

Having quick dry clothes might help in the sense that you may want to be washing stuff much more often

[hearty glade]

Uniqlo airism undershirt is a must

If you don't wanna do laundry everyday

[stoic anchor]

Better to order these or just buy in Japan?

[hearty glade]

Buy at any Uniqlo in JP

[visual oracle]

Uniqlo sizing in JP (at least coming from AUS) is mostly the same which helps

I find that the synthetic quick dry fabric clings a bit too much so I stick with cotton, but they're great for shorts and even long pants/jean alternatives

[hearty glade]

Oh if you plan on doing tons of sightseeing, highly recommend picking up some uv protection sleeves at Uniqlo too

And sunscreen, lots of it, maybe a hat/parasol

If your itinerary is fast paced

As others have mentioned too, hand towels

Cooling wipes can be bought from any drug store

[cloud wadi]

Anyone in Tokyo drinking this weekend

[finite trellis]

Maybe

[glass igloo]

maybe as well lol

[orchid merlin]

More than likely

[cloud wadi]

I’ll be drinkin lmk if u want to 🍻

[orchid merlin]

As an Australian, I won’t be allowed back home if I say no to that hahaha

I’m possibly catching up with Cat and sparkplug for a bite to eat and maybe head to the beach party that Habo suggested on Saturday

[finite trellis]

We talking about fri, or Saturday?

[orchid merlin]

I land on Friday night, Kamakura is Saturday. But I’m happy to grab a drink any night

[cloud wadi]

Both

[little rapids]

For any beer 🍺 lovers in Kansai this month, if it is of interest, I'm going to take advantage of the Seishun 18 Ticket (https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2362.html) to do a tour of breweries in the countryside. Have 3 itineraries I've set - #1 Shiga (around Biwako), #2 - Kyoto and Fukui, and #3 - Wakayama. I think it'll be a fun way to see random towns, take beautiful trains, try new beers, and meet interesting people. I'm a Nara-based American, 35m, speak basic Japanese. Message me if interested in joining, or have ideas.

[lucid marsh]

Beach on Saturday (maybe I told you this already)

[stiff bison]

Too easy, we’ll see how things go on the night and go from there.

[orchid merlin]

I’ll be around Kansai 11th-14th, I’d definitely be interested to come along

[cloud wadi]

Hmmm

[lucid marsh]

Don’t like hmmms, only yeses

[cloud wadi]

Ahahahahah

[foggy veldt]

Why so much obsession over pocari?

I don’t get the hype

If you come from the US or Canada it’s a less sweeter white cherry Gatorade

[lucid marsh]

It’s really good on a hot sweaty day. Otherwise it’s just sweet water

[cloud wadi]

Idk tastes bad

[cloud wadi]

I miss Gatorade with all my life, I brought over powder mix but it’s not the same.

[foggy veldt]

Gatorade is really good albeit very unhealthy

[cloud wadi]

So good

Red is my favourite

[west shale]

do we have a kansai summer sonic thread?

yay found!

[warped willow]

still gonna jazz it up tonight if anyone is free 😋

[west shale]

gatorade is too sweet

but so is pocari tbh

only slam one at the end of the night for electrolytes

[glass igloo]

i tried pocari for the first time the other day

it was okay

[still ginkgo]

Yeah it’s good. Not mindblowing

But it’s a drink

[foggy veldt]

Hey @orchid merlin what time do you think we’re gonna do dinner? I forgot I have a shibuya sky reservation at 1900 that day.

[finite trellis]

🧐 ||interesante|| interesting

[cloud wadi]

https://tenor.com/view/beer-dog-beer-gif-25345472

[finite trellis]

You know the good places or we just wing it ?

[cloud wadi]

I know some good old reliable spots but I want to explore some new as well to add to my arsenal

I wanna find a nice dart bar

[lucid marsh]

I’ve been to a couple in Shimokita

[sharp helm]

Yah. My 'hella' gave it away huh

[ruby brook]

@white zinc
@glass igloo
You both showed interest in visiting Teamlabs, is this still so?
Because I want to start ordering my tickets.

[glass igloo]

no i already went

thank you though

[sharp field]

Teamlabs was really good

Recommend it

[ruby brook]

Thats why I want to go too

[west shale]

if you guys go to team labs, dont rush it. slow down

spend some time looking at the detailing and just enjoy slower vibes

if yoi speed run the exihbits it wont be fun

[glad skiff]

nah yoi got cancelled 😔

[still ginkgo]

I forgot which teamLab it was but they have this one light show that you can spend so much time in just staring. Trippy experience while sober 🤣

[ruby brook]

I want to visit both anyways.

[woeful narwhal]

Yuuuuuuuuup! lol. Which part? I grew up in San Jose.

[west ridge]

Anyone going clubbing in Shibuya tonight? Last night in tokyo and kinda want to miss the last train

[sharp helm]

SF for 12 years. Grew up in Thailand though. I think my local slang is me trying to fit in over the years.

[woeful narwhal]

All gooood. I still use the word and it gives it away where I’m from, lol.

[blazing bobcat]

Hi everyone! 23F here. I’ll be staying in Osaka from 2nd-5th, then Kyoto from 5th-7th then Tokyo on the 7th-13th. I’m actually down for cafe hopping, food trips, amusement parks, etc! I already have a ticket for Fuji Q, so if you wanna join me (cus I’m alone lol) I’d love that!

[sonic knoll]

Can’t wait!

[lucid marsh]

I got plans already but this is where you should go https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/1e2u25w/a_music_lovers_guide_to_tokyo_nightclubs/

[west ridge]

Thanks man be sure to check that out!

[cloud wadi]

Dont go to WARP

or ATOM

Or the one near chiba chan

Darth vaders were in there

[foggy veldt]

Hey I’m planning to go to Fuji-Q too on 8/8. You need a ticket? I thought it was walk in and you pay for the rides?

[blazing bobcat]

I plan to go to Fuji Q on the 9th 🥹 but i’ve heard you could do that too but the one i bought was actually from klook, so it’s a voucher. it was for a whole day pass 😅

[foggy veldt]

Gotcha, i could go on the 9th too. I’m staying in Fujikawaguchiko for 2-days

[west ridge]

Is Baia good?
Or Jumanji

[cloud wadi]

Haven’t been to either let habo chime in

[foggy veldt]

Doing planets on 8/5

[austere fog]

It's mad hot yo

[foggy veldt]

You’ll get used to it

Just take some breathers by stopping by a local washroom and dousing your face with the cool water

Carry a towel everywhere with you

I forgot mine today and it sucked

And if you feeling too tired just go inside an air conditioned facility

Grab food, rest up for 30min-1hr

[orchid merlin]

Nfi haha, for me it depends on how I feel after the flight

[foggy veldt]

Gotcha well lmk and we’ll see if I’m available

[orchid merlin]

Yeah ez. @warped willow what time are you feeling for a feed?

[warped willow]

how about around lunch time? 1/2pm?

[orchid merlin]

As long as I don’t have a big sleep it should work for me

[sharp cloud]

There is a awesome GIG tomorrow.
SPOILMAN is very cool.

I was thinking of going tomorrow.

[cloud wadi]

Doko?

[sharp cloud]

Higashi-Koenji TKA4.
It is not a live music club, but an abandoned apartment building that has been turned into a space for live performances.

[ruby brook]

Great, have fun

[still ginkgo]

I’m thinking of just buying one of those neck fans when I get there

[fresh flare]

When are you planning to go?

[vale stump]

If you manage to find a place that sells those neck fans that are actually decent let me know! I've been searching but no luck so far

[still ginkgo]

Dam. I was hoping it would be easy lol

I was thinking bic camera would have everything

[finite trellis]

Try Yodobashi Akiba, at least in the 3rd floor iirc they have a lot of those neck fans

[ruby brook]

Between the 24-27

[austere fog]

Are people going out tomorrow night?

[fresh flare]

Ah i will be gone

[cloud wadi]

yes

[austere fog]

Where?

[stiff bison]

Hey everyone!

For those who are new to Tokyo and looking for a fun, laid-back weekend night without getting too adventurous, I'm organising a casual dinner and drinks night in Shinjuku.
We'll start with dinner at either Omoide Yokocho or Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, followed by some drinks at the Golden Gai.

I’ve organised a few meetups in the past and it’s been a good way to meet fellow travellers while enjoy some safe local spots.

I would be aiming for either the 10 Aug or 16/17 Aug, but feel free to let me know if any other dates, including weekdays suit you better.

[west ridge]

Anyone in Shibuya?

[glass igloo]

ya

heading to my apartment rn

passed by shibuya

[distant path]

17 is good for me. Thats the day i land

[junior knoll]

I am down for 10 Aug ^^.

[stiff bison]

Hi @blazing bobcat I’ll also be in Osaka around that time.
I’ll be visiting a few local groovy bar spots, specific the ones in Misono Building, if that’s something that would interests you?

[orchid merlin]

17th would work well for me, I fly out the next day

[timber vale]

Anyone out in Osaka?

[cloud wadi]

Get back to Tokyo

[timber vale]

Come to korea

[foggy veldt]

LMAO

curious how fun Tokyo will be

Had high expectations for Osaka, it definitely did not follow through

[cloud wadi]

Oh don’t you worry. Tokyo is absolutely the place. The best place on earth

Set your Tokyo expectations even higher, there is no limit

[woeful narwhal]

Stay away from Kabukicho tower. Food sucks and it’s way over priced.

[little rapids]

cool, maybe that weekend?

[civic marten]

I'm available on the 10th 👍

[stiff bison]

haha true, but I'm sure most don't go there for the Michelin quality food. 🤣

[white zinc]

I'm cool with any day I mentioned. Just let me know when

[white zinc]

I heard the same thing. My hotel is in the tower itself so I can’t avoid it entirely. I just won’t eat there

[orchid merlin]

Weekend will be a no go for me unfortunately, currently I’ll only be in Osaka Sunday night/monday/tuesday/head to Hiroshima Wednesday arvo

[warped willow]

ah i think 4pm onwards might be better for me actually! i have some plans earlier in the day

[orchid merlin]

I have zero plans currently so I’m easy with whenever. Gives me a chance to let the famichiki process anyway hahaha

[woeful narwhal]

I had my cousins come out here to visit and I took them there because “it was recommended on IG”. Everything is overpriced and it wasn’t good.

[woeful narwhal]

When you head down just look around at their menus to see their pricing.

[cloud wadi]

I was literally asking about the tower in general chat early cuz I was curious thanks for confirming lol

[ruby brook]

24.8 at 9:00?

[white zinc]

I’ll buy my ticket for that slot

[ruby brook]

Borderless, right?

[white zinc]

Yessir the one in roppongi

[ruby brook]

See you there

[snow bear]

Hey guys, 20M here. I’ll be in Osaka from the 2nd-6th. I’m solo rn and I’m down for anything like trying food or getting drinks! Lmk Id love to meet some people here

[stoic anchor]

I get in aug 10th and would be up for this!

[orchid merlin]

Reminder for all, make sure you check/fill out the August calendar. Very helpful for organising meetups and seeing who is in the same city as you. Also make sure to fill out the fillable calendar tab!

#1230381410120896534 message

[fresh flare]

Are you still organizing something on the 13th?

[hearty glade]

Potentially interested on the 16th!

[stiff bison]

Yep, I’ll be something similar, likely in Shibuya. Do let me know if there is anywhere else you would be interested in seeing.

[wintry notch]

I'm down for the 10th!

[lucid marsh]

You can go and see Japan's retro pop princess Amaiwana today!
https://t.livepocket.jp/e/mele0802

Any Ginger Root fans will recognise her as the actress in this recent video
https://youtu.be/2eUf4rWtxLU

[warped willow]

going to the haikyuu exhibit at TFT hall today if anyone wants to join 🏐

[still ginkgo]

Oshi no ko museum collab in akihabara gamers going on for fans of OnK. Ends august 12

[frigid crystal]

Is the internet good out in Tokyo AirBnbs or hotels?

[lucid marsh]

Yes #accommodations

[still ginkgo]

https://onepiece-day.com/en

I know some of y’all one piece fans

[warped willow]

ok nvm - long shot but does anyone have a Japanese phone number/ or an acc for this site that can help me get tickets for tmr? https://cloak.pia.jp/resale/item/detail?actApplyCd=00efzQxw2ZiAkxUTLJkjHN5A

[cloud wadi]

Fuck it’s in chiba

[cloud wadi]

Are u in japan?

[warped willow]

yessir

[idle osprey]

Oh no! Huge fan but missing this by a week 😅

[cloud wadi]

U can get a number as a tourist but it’s costly

[warped willow]

yeah figures

[cloud wadi]

If my name is not on the ticket I could maybe help you

But then maybe I would have to use ur name in that site on the future so probably I can’t. U could try an sms verification service or something

And someone was shilling a service website that you pay extra and they get tickets for u I forget the name try to research more options

[warped willow]

I don't think your name has to be on the ticket! Would greatly appreciate it if you could help me out 🙏

[austere fog]

Am I just a wimp or is drinking in this humidity miserable? Got a headache immediately after 1 strong zero last night 😦

[south stratus]

I tried the 2 lotteries and general sales and couldnt get tickets :(

general sales sold out almost immediately

[sharp helm]

Were you in a cramped bar? You could try drinking in a park.

Not that I'm a pro at drinking or anything.

[lucid marsh]

Stay hydrated 🚰

Hangovers are caused by dehydration

[austere fog]

Yeah im drinking insane amounts of water and pocari sweat and fine.. until that alcohol hit

[austere fog]

I was not

[sharp helm]

I heard it's somewhat normal for salarymen to go get an IV after a long night out. Is that true?

[austere fog]

Only been out drinking during winter, are the izakayas and bars generally air conditioned or no?

[austere fog]

wouldnt be surprised in this heat

[glass igloo]

itabashi fireworks festival tomorrow

[still ginkgo]

I’m gonna bring some electrolyte pills just in case 🤣

[cloud wadi]

Gotta be well hydrated. And strong zeros are headache inducing tbh. Try something else

Sometimes seltzers give me headaches

Have a beer

Or a lemon sour!

[austere fog]

Yeah definitely will go for beers

[cloud wadi]

Also everything has amazing air condition and amazing toilets

Actually the air conditioning is too good usually I’m freezing in bars

[austere fog]

Nice, good to know. During winter it was pretty warm indoors so was worried about it during this heat too LOL

[cloud wadi]

Honestly it was definitely just the strong zero

Not from the alcohol

[visual oracle]

Possibly lol

When I was younger I would rip into them without much thought

Tried one the other night and... Yeah not for me anymore except for maybe for very slow pregaming

But drinks are cheap enough here that you might as well just get them inside a venue and show your support

[austere fog]

Yeah was just a spur of the moment purchase in 711

[visual oracle]

They do have that allure

[austere fog]

Like a moth to a flame

[glass igloo]

walk into any conbini, get transported to Antarctica

[still ginkgo]

So many different alcohol choices at conbini too

Strong zero is good but strong.

That first draft beer at a bar just hit different tho

[cloud wadi]

I’ve yet to have a draft beer

And I’ve drank 30 nights

Lol

Just hasn’t been the vibe

[sharp cloud]

I'm going to this GIG today.

[lucid marsh]

Aw heck yeah SPOILMAN rocks

and that venue is an abandoned building in Koenji, proper underground stuff

[shut escarp]

Hello, me and a friend are in Osaka and thinking we're going to go clubbing tonight, anybody else going?

[lavish edge]

Kabukicho if anyone’s out tonight

[stiff bison]

Strong Zero will do that to you in all weather conditions 😆
But in all seriousness, all alcohol causes dehydration. The stronger the alcohol, stronger the effect.
Just drink it with some water and hopefully you’ll feel better.

[orchid merlin]

Golden ratio should be one strong zero to one pocari 😂

[glass igloo]

alcohol also raises your body temp... so drinking in already hot weather is pretty miserable

[visual oracle]

Have your hepalese too (I still have no idea if this even really helps)

[white zinc]

This is why we are all pregaming in bellustar

[austere fog]

Can you explain this?

[still ginkgo]

Is that bottle I see at the conbini?

[visual oracle]

It's one of the "anti-hangover" drinks you'll see in the narrow fridges at the conbini

[still ginkgo]

With the liver on the label

[visual oracle]

The primary ingredients are liver extract and tumeric

The other common drink is "power of tumeric"

There isn't really any solid evidence that liver extract does anything

But there is for tumeric in terms of reducing inflammation

[austere fog]

dude ive been drinking this post hangover, not preventatively, lol oops

[visual oracle]

Allegedly having it before you start drinking can help (I try it afterwards too but really I feel like you're just clutching at straws to some degree)

Just eat big before you drink

Have lots of normal water

Things like pocari might make you feel worse at some point from the sugar

[austere fog]

Why is there no pocari x Strong zero collab

[junior knoll]

In Korea, they have some hangover relief drink ( 5000 won in a convenience store) that works quite well :))); I had a big drink when attending a conference in Jeju ( I mean it, straight drinking from 7 PM to 4 AM) and drank this bottle afterwards helped a lot lol :)))

[austere fog]

Ive tried a korean preventative hangover cure, it looked like some big seeds in a bag

Idk if it worked tbh but its popular there

[junior knoll]

btw, it's my last day at the laboratory before the vacation, lol. After today, I will attend a conference in Incheon and fly straight to Japan. My body is in Korea, but my mind is already somewhere in Tokyo :)).

[austere fog]

Do you live in Korea?

[junior knoll]

Yes. I have been attending grad school (master's) there for a year and travelling around Korea in most major cities, so I decided to go to Japan this time ^^.

[austere fog]

Nice. I'll be in Korea after Japan

[junior knoll]

But Korea is not that solo traveller-friendly IMO. Most of the restaurant menu will be for two people or more...

[austere fog]

Yeah ive been once before and I agree. And there isnt a travel discord like this one afaik. Had to use dating apps to socialise LOL

[junior knoll]

The dating apps are so true, LOL. Discord for Korea-related stuff looks like a graveyard to me.

I mean, nobody is on the Korea travel Discord.

[finite trellis]

Chilling in akiba for a bit, need to get my phone number sorted 😡

[austere fog]

I mean to date, but it counts as a meetup no?

[lucid marsh]

dating apps have a 'friends' mode

[austere fog]

Not the friend mode hahaha

But yes there's a friend mode too

I went out in Seoul by basically just using dating apps

I also didnt know where anything was

Does anyone know if the Uniqlo airism clothes are worth buying? as in do they help with the heat a lot?

[cloud wadi]

Docomo

[finite trellis]

Ye I’m going after search for some books in da tower

[woeful narwhal]

If you’re referring to the one with the Jeju oranges, that one works well!

[cloud wadi]

The only time I’ve had a hangover in Japan is when I drank one of those so

Not sure how good they are

[lucid marsh]

I once got the powder stuff that is meant to help you drink more

It just me feel very sick and not want to drink anything

Hangover prevented 👍

[cloud wadi]

😹😹😹 it worked!

[lucid marsh]

Heading out to one of the many lit gigs tonight now

Holler if you are looking for something interesting to do

[proper shuttle]

Down for whatever what's there to do

[cloud wadi]

Go to a gig

[lucid marsh]

Go to Nishi-Eifuku JAM for this https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C9ZywVkyd-m/

or come with me to Shimokitazawa Flowers Loft for an emo/hardcore event (featuring Haru Nemuri and a member of Mass of the Fermenting Dregs)

or go to Koenji for this #1230381410120896534 message

But choose fast because they’re all about to start

Also there’s this RnB/hyperpop one at Shimokitazawa LIVE HAUS
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C97Jn0Eynuq/

[proper shuttle]

Sweet thanks for all this, I'll probably head to the RnB one -- can I come late or do they close doors when it starts

[lucid marsh]

Late arrival is ok

[toxic scaffold]

Is there a december and january 2024?

[cloud wadi]

January 2024 is in the past

[austere fog]

Anyone out in shinjuku tonight?

[orchid merlin]

I wish I was instead of being stuck in Dubai unexpectedly

[austere fog]

Oof

That sucks

[orchid merlin]

Thanks to a departure delay I missed my connection to Tokyo this morning, still have another 12 hours to go before the new flight

[austere fog]

Goddamn bro. 12 hrs

[orchid merlin]

About 17 hours all up, and that was after I made them change me from the flight they decided to move me to on Sunday….

Upshot is that I’ve never seen Dubai from anywhere except the airport so it’s a small tourism detour and heat acclimation in a balmy 40° day 😅

[austere fog]

Yeah prep yourself bruh it's ridiculous during the day here

Esp coming from winter in aus

[orchid merlin]

I’m as prepared as I can be, I just spent a week in Bordeaux and Paris haha

[austere fog]

Good stuff euro then asia

[thin apex]

Keen, I’ll PM you

[lilac frost]

WHERE IS TORONTO RAPTOR MANAND WHAT DID YOU DO TO HIM

I stg next youre gonna reccomend the hub

agree tho
pocari sweat is a lifesaver and if you cant stomach it try green dakara

or aquarius

(i find pocari sweat enjoyable over ice cubes you can just buy a coffee cup shaped ice thing from conbini for a few hunge yen)

[snow bear]

Im not looking forward to this 14 hour flight ahead of me 😭😭😭😭

[austere fog]

Heinous. I did 10 hours

[snow bear]

Im used to 8-9 hour flights but this will be a new pr

[austere fog]

Try aus to europe. 15 hrs to stopover then 8 hrs to eu

[snow bear]

🤢🤢

[orchid merlin]

I’ve done the Aus to LA flight before, absolute horror fest

[snow bear]

Being in east coast usa really blows sometimes

[austere fog]

Or get stuck in Dubai like rbs lmao

[orchid merlin]

Something like 18h iirc

[orchid merlin]

Please don’t remind me

[austere fog]

I didn't even know they did direct flights this long

[orchid merlin]

I did get to see the big tower, it was as expected

[austere fog]

A big tower indeed

[glass igloo]

jfk to hnd was the longest for me, 15 hr

[austere fog]

Yuck

[orchid merlin]

I just checked 14.5-15h

[snow bear]

Im praying nobody sits next to me, im using reverse psychology here, sort of like asking someone to sit next to you 👹👹👹

[austere fog]

There was no one next to me on my flight here. Thank god

I don't think there's heaps of tourists this time of year might be wrong but the flight was not full at all

[snow bear]

🙏🏽

[orchid merlin]

I grabbed a double for my original flight to Tokyo? I need to see where I’ve ended up being assigned on the make up flight

[austere fog]

You got two seats?

[orchid merlin]

Nah, but similar setup as glassware

[austere fog]

Ah yeah, I got the same spot. Just before bathrooms

Must say japanese Airlines seats are pretty big for economy. Heaps of leg room

[orchid merlin]

I honestly shouldn’t be picky with tonight’s flight, better than being stuck here for 2 days

[austere fog]

Oh you don't like Dubai? 😂

I'm doing the same shit in tokyo tho. No one to meet up with solo drinking in the corner 🥲

[snow bear]

Should i take out a loan?

[orchid merlin]

It’s not bad, but places are always better when you have a plan 😅 and a change of clothes

[austere fog]

Flew business to Europe jan this year. Idk if I can go back to economy for a flight that long

[orchid merlin]

Sell a kidney

I’ve just done Europe in economy again, it never gets better

[austere fog]

Can't do it bro call me spoiled, it's fucked

[orchid merlin]

Nah, if I had the cash to even do premium I would. My hips and back are fucked

It was fine in my early 20’s, not so much anymore

[austere fog]

I'm in mid 20s and it's fucked

[orchid merlin]

It’s only downhill from here mate

[austere fog]

It's so over. Work an office job sedentary all day too

[orchid merlin]

That was me for the last few years, had some things come up and ended up doing truck suspension just before I flew out, felt good doing hands on stuff again tbh

[austere fog]

Yeah I get that. Worked in landscaping during uni years and it was the best honestly

Shame corporate jobs pay too well

[orchid merlin]

Yeah that’s it

[sharp field]

😭

U guys hyping me up for my 20s man

[austere fog]

U have money in urs 20s but as old mate said its all downhill

[orchid merlin]

You’re in your prime now, enjoy it!

You can do most things cheap, I’ve done 90% of my accom in hostels to save some cash

[still ginkgo]

Shit I’m in my prime right now 39 🤣

[junior knoll]

Crying in the corner of the 23 yo guys still doing grad school lol.

[still ginkgo]

If Lebron James still in his prime, I’m in my prime

[austere fog]

I'll never do postgraduate

[orchid merlin]

Hahaha

I like the attitude

[austere fog]

It's over for you

[junior knoll]

People tell me I am good and should do grad school until I come to Korea to compete with GOSU Koreans who study and research like machines. I kind of regret it now lol.

[austere fog]

Was prime at 19 and had my first sports injury this year at 25

[distant path]

Enjoy japan while u can

[orchid merlin]

We can refer to you as kiddo or champ if it helps you feel younger?

[austere fog]

Yeah idk if I could do education in asia bruh

[austere fog]

Always champion

I remember sitting in a bar in tokyo with a 30 yo american and he told a japanese girl he was 30 and she reacted disgusted

Its so over

[distant path]

😭

[orchid merlin]

Oh god

[warped willow]

hi! does anyone wanna come along to the genshin cafe in shibuya on either the 7/8/9th of august?

[orchid merlin]

I’m happy to do the 7th

[sharp field]

I got Money too is the good thing 💀

Dad Money,
Spoiled rich kod

[austere fog]

Based

[foggy veldt]

If I plan on doing shopping on the 7th instead of Kamakura, I’ll be down

[thin apex]

You sure it wasn’t cause he was American 👀

[cloud wadi]

My Japanese friend just told me her best friend is marrying a 35 year old lol

She’s 21

[cloud wadi]

Probably was the American part

[thin apex]

I’ve got a soft spot for you yanks, decent drinkers

[distant path]

I thought age gap wasnt such a big issue in japan, maybe wrong

[finite trellis]

https://genshinminini-cafe.f-ent.jp/ This one?

[warped willow]

yep!

[finite trellis]

Im down, i liked the chibi goods

not ultra fan, but can say no to waifus

[warped willow]

okidoki! @finite trellis @foggy veldt @orchid merlin i'll just make a reservation for the 7th since the max. number of ppl is 4 - do you guys have any preference for time?

[orchid merlin]

Probably later for me, I think I’m going to planets in the morning/lunchtime

[foggy veldt]

Late lunch or dinner works for me

[austere fog]

At shinjuku with a mate come thru

[warped willow]

ok, i've put us down for 6:15 (so 6pm meeting time)- hope that works for y'all!

[cloud wadi]

The fuck is a yank

I’m Canadian

[warped willow]

715 yen per person but we can finalise payments after our booking on the day 🫡

[fossil shoal]

Anyone wants to goto 2D cafe tomorrow or the day after?

https://2dcafe.jp/

[odd smelt]

I guess i have to do that in Shanghai too 🤣

[foggy veldt]

Is that just reservation costs?

Or the whole experience?

[warped willow]

that's just for the reservation

u can check out the menu here https://genshinminini-cafe.f-ent.jp/cafe_menu/ if u want an idea of how much the dishes will be!

[misty sky]

Regarding restaurants I’ve heard there’s very few u can actually just walk in and u need to make reservations I was just wondering if that’s the case is anyone else down for food between the 15th-22nd in Tokyo or 9th-14th in Osaka?

[true light]

is it hard to get into clubs or bars without id as a foreigner?

[ruby brook]

Your supposed to have your passport on you all times anyway.

[orchid merlin]

For those who were playing earlier, I am now at attempt number 2 to get on a plane to Tokyo, wish me luck

[glass igloo]

anyone going to itabashi fireworks 🎆 tonight

[true light]

i see, do they always ask you to show them?

[lucid marsh]

All the big nightclubs require ID on the door for everyone

Smaller ones not so much

[true light]

ah which ones? or in what areas?

[lucid marsh]

Most of these ones
https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/1e2u25w/a_music_lovers_guide_to_tokyo_nightclubs/

[true light]

thank you

what so most of those clubs wont id me?

[lucid marsh]

Please don't go into anywhere you're too young to go into though

[distant path]

I'd like drivers license work or must b passport

[lucid marsh]

As a tourist you must legally carry your passport with you at all times

[distant path]

Ok ty

[lucid marsh]

I am heading to this free beach party in Kamakura today, looks like perfect weather for it ☀️
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C9rbnPzSJvn/

[lavish edge]

What time are you there habo?

[lucid marsh]

I will be there for 12 or earlier because my fave act Wang Dang Doodle is playing then

[true light]

yeah ofc not

is there anyone here thats actually like young or

like late teens

[sonic knoll]

I’m young at heart

[true light]

hard to meet people if i cant go into clubs or bars

fr tho what can an 18 year old do to meet people

too young to drink

[glass igloo]

there are plenty of people who don't drink lol

[true light]

where do i find them?!!?

everyone here seems to be 20+

[glass igloo]

yeah man, not many people can afford to travel at 18, sorry

but theres always cafes and going to attractions together

[true light]

nah its just im here with my dad but hes too old to be able to go out and do stuff often so i find myself alone all the time

[true light]

together w who

[glass igloo]

anyone who wants to go, there was someone asking about meeting up for teamlabs, for example

[true light]

all the tickets for teamlabs are sold out i checked that out this morning

i mean sold out for when im in tokyo anyway

unfortunate

[pliant summit]

what dates they sold out?

[lucid marsh]

https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/14sum76/how_to_access_live_music_in_japan_and_why_it/

All the music and people with none of the age restrictions

Also like I said, the small clubs

Nearly at Kamakura 🤩

[warped willow]

will you be there until it ends? a group of us are going around 4/5pm 👁️

[lucid marsh]

Yeah I think I’ll be there for the whole thing

[lavish edge]

20min walk from station to the beach?

[dense fox]

Me and @warped willow are gonna get lunch in shibuya at 2-3ish, anyone wanna join?

I’m thinking Niigata Katsudon Tarekatsu Shibuya cause I really want katsu lol, but open to suggestions

[lucid marsh]

It’s a walk, shorter if you take the Enoden first I think

Enoden looks busy though

[thin apex]

Anyone want to get on it in Osaka tonight?

[fossil shoal]

Oh i already did lunch but would like to join if you guys have any later plans

[austere fog]

Im ngl probably not much. most people on here will be out at 20+ events

If you mean nightlife wise.

[still ginkgo]

Gigo arcades. Some of them have darts/pool/bowling

[warped willow]

We're gonna head to the beach party in kamakura afterwards!

[lavish edge]

Cool meeting y @lucid marsh see ya next time!

[fossil shoal]

oh i was thinking of something in tokyo, too tired to goto kamakura lol

[lucid marsh]

Thanks for coming out! I hope the dirty Japanese you learned serves you well

[cloud wadi]

Booze

Tokyo booze

[austere fog]

Yes

[orchid merlin]

I have made it to Tokyo! What’s happening tonight?! (I still need to get the train into shinagawa from Narita so I doubt I’ll make it to the beach party before it’s all said and done haha

[glass igloo]

fireworks!!!

[warped willow]

hey @lucid marsh! @dense fox and I are almost here, whereabouts are you?

[glass igloo]

itabashi fireworks festival

come see them

[orchid merlin]

I’m down for fireworks!

[sharp field]

Yo guys anybody down for smth in Osaka?

[lucid marsh]

I’m by the bar behind the stage

[orchid merlin]

I’ll message you once I get stuff dropped at the hotel and get out of 2 day old clothes 😮‍💨

[lucid marsh]

Damn you’re gonna miss everything

[warped willow]

are you more towards the left or right side of the beach? 💀

[lucid marsh]

Timetable is being pushed back a bit though

[lucid marsh]

The venue is La Tika

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yjosAqfHurFU6Ksq8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[orchid merlin]

I’m shattered that I didn’t get in last night, perfect weather for a beach party

[warped willow]

we're here 🤩

[lucid marsh]

Nice one

[warped willow]

where u at sir 👁️

[fierce elm]

I'm in Seoul for a few days before going back to Japan, anyone here by chance?

[umbral gate]

I was gonna go there, are you there too? Or is anyone else down to meet up somewhere this evening?

[lucid marsh]

Standing at the bar behind the stage

Orange/yellow cap

[cloud wadi]

If my date with this 45 year old goes south I’ll be in shibuya

[austere fog]

Im down to meet up tonight

[umbral gate]

Any preferred locations? I’ll be coming from Ōta (Haneda area)

[austere fog]

Maybe Shinjuku? not sure yet

[umbral gate]

I’d be down going to some izakaya, or something where I can eat at, first. But if you have sth else in mind I can pick sth up on the way

[glass igloo]

im taking a taxi to the green area right now

since i realized too late and they start soon 😅

[umbral gate]

Yeah I’ll miss most of it, but I guess we can meet up somewhere near it afterwards if that works for you?

[glass igloo]

i was gonna leave a little early to avoid traffic honestly

it's gonna be hell getting back

[orchid merlin]

Ii just saw the start time for the fireworks, I’m still waiting for the nex train haha

[umbral gate]

What does everyone think about meeting near harajuko/ yoyogi park at around 20:30? we could gather and then find a place together from there?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/krBnkYP8BhTpJwVa7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[austere fog]

Could be good. Else you guys can message here where u end up and I'll come there, not sure when I'm heading out yet

[glass igloo]

just started

[austere fog]

Are people out? I was gonna eat soon then head to city centre

[umbral gate]

Yeah I’m currently grabbing some food in Shibuya

Lmk where you end up and I’ll head your way

[austere fog]

Sounds good

[lucid marsh]

After this I’m going to my favourite club night in Tokyo!
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C9mSoiGyU9b/

It’s in Shimokitazawa come join me if you want a party!

[finite trellis]

till first train or what

[lucid marsh]

Yes

Starts at 11

[orchid merlin]

What else is happening tonight? I’m finally in fresh clothes after the 36 hours of chaos and I’m keen for a drink (Habo’s event looks sick, but I am most definitely not thinking clubbing after hopping off a plane is my best move 😂)

[hearty glade]

In Kanazawa rn

[lavish edge]

s2o afterparty at Zouk Ginza

[austere fog]

I just got to shinjuku but I'm still recovering from last night so I'm gonna be trying to hair of the dog at a bar feeling dead

[glass igloo]

never going to itabashi again

40 minute walk to the station...

[austere fog]

Oof

[orchid merlin]

Jeeze

[orchid merlin]

I’m happy to come meet you for a bev, train from me is about halfa

[austere fog]

Yeah sure bro. Bar aqua Cafe 88

Shinjuku

[orchid merlin]

Sick, see ya soon

[austere fog]

Cool, apologies in advance if I'm slow as fuck I'm hungover

[orchid merlin]

Haha that’s all good mate

[umbral gate]

That’s a little far for me today as I have a 45m train ride to my hotel from there. I’ll be around tomorrow though

[orchid merlin]

Out the front, where are you sitting?

[austere fog]

With the girl and the guy

Girl with the plushies

[gritty ore]

Kinda feeling the same as you sometimes. If you need anything you can talk to me. Here to help.

[elfin pumice]

I'll be going to the Meguro-ku Citizen's Centre Pool at either 10:30 or 16:30 tomorrow.
I'll post half an hour prior.

[orchid merlin]

Two skips in Tokyo, one jet lagged, one hungover 😂

[austere fog]

Is anyone still out?

[orchid merlin]

Just a couple of skips

[misty sky]

Is anyone in Japan rn that’s usually from a cold ish country like England?

[elfin pumice]

200

[fresh flare]

@cloud wadi is from Canada I believe- colder place

[snow bear]

yo i haven't like planned anything other than my mt fuji climb lmaoo im so cooked

[bright wigeon]

I just woke up from 11 hours of sleep after 17 hours of travel and 1.5 hours in customs and 30 minutes to my apartment 💪🤪

[fresh flare]

11h sleep that’s great!!

[glass igloo]

gm 🌞

[lucid marsh]

Yeah I'm from the UK

[cloud wadi]

I’m from the great white North yes

[bright wigeon]

I’m from NY and it’s pretty humid for me here. It can get hot in NY but the humidity here is like oatmeal

[sonic knoll]

I mean it gets cold in the winter in Michigan if you count that

[sly moon]

Looks sick man

I‘m handling the heat well, it’s just the amount of sweat that pisses me off

[umbral gate]

Thinking about visiting meiji shrine near shibuya this afternoon, anyone interested in joining me?

[umbral gate]

Haha yeah it’s so hot

[misty sky]

How bad would u say the heat is in comparison to the uk

[cloud wadi]

Japan heat is fucked humidity is fucked

[misty sky]

We got 22 degrees the other week and I was fucked 🤦🏼‍♂️

I might be cooked

[cloud wadi]

Good luck 22 ain’t shit 😭

It’s 35 and wet as hell

[sly moon]

Im ngl Austria felt hotter than Japan before I left ☠️

[misty sky]

Too late now I get there in 6 days gonna have to deal with it

[sly moon]

Literally

[south stratus]

My planes about to depart from Sydney 😬

[sly moon]

Enjoy the flight mate; soon here

[glass igloo]

real feel is 39.. good luck

[still ginkgo]

Rough weather

It’s the same temps where I’m at but I never go outside lol

[cloud wadi]

Yes temp is once again not the problem here

It’s the humidity that fucks it

[still ginkgo]

Yeah it’s the same humidity here in Louisiana

You sweat buckets when outside

[plush prawn]

Hey! I’m in Japan from July 30th to August 11th. 24F from Michigan, USA.

I’ve been in Japan from July 30th and will be here until August 11th! I was here for work from the 30th until the 3rd and haven’t gotten to do much exploring or fun..

Aug 4 - I’m currently on the Shinkansen to Kyoto, I will be staying in Kyoto until August 7th!

Then in Osaka on August 7th until the 9th.

Then back to Tokyo from the 9th to 11th. I’m 10 min walking to/from Tokyo station, but I hope to see shibuya and shinjuka on the 9th/10th.

Staying after the work trip was somewhat impromptu so I don’t really have plans, and I’ve never traveled alone so I’d love to have some company!

My hotel in Kyoto is about 3km away from Kyoto station, lmk if anyone’s tryna meet up and explore!

[still ginkgo]

I think the 10th, people have some plans to drink and bar hop in shinjuku

[sonic knoll]

There’s a concert August 11th that a few people including myself are going to, let me see if I can find the link

#music-in-japan message

Still not adjusted to the time zone difference that concert is probably way too late for your flight

[still ginkgo]

Theres one in the 10th too

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-KSC_IyLsO/?igsh=amd2YWsyajVsd2dl

gigsintokyo

Saturday 10th August 2024 (all night)
2024年8月10日(土・深夜)

‘電気菩薩 - Denki Bodhisattva -‘
at shibuya clubasia

電気菩薩🧧
DENKI Bodhisattva [@denki.bodhisattva], who emerges from the abyssal world of darkness and illuminates the path of salvation.

start 23:00

🏰Live
bed @bedsleepwell
CATARRH NISIN @catarrhnisin
QuO @qualityundergroundorchestra
ZAH (NYC)...

Instagram

It’s all all night thing do like midnight to 5am

[lucid marsh]

that night is insaaaaaane

[still ginkgo]

There’s Meiji jingu gaien fireworks festival on the 10th. I’m looking for a group to go with.

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/ev087/index.html

[glass igloo]

it hasnt even been that humid the past few days

but the real feel is 42 rn 💀

[river current]

From the UK too, its definitely worse but similar humidity

[glad skiff]

ahhhh i can't wait until next week, gimme that delicious humidity

warm air hugs

so sick of it being chilly every night here lmao

[glass igloo]

its been the uv index thats been killing me

super sunny

not a single cloud in the sky

[glad skiff]

supposed to be cloudy end of the week

[glass igloo]

i hope not tomorrow, i have fuji seats in the shinkansen

[glad skiff]

fingers crossed for u

[glass igloo]

ty

[hearty glade]

Down to go to this one

[still ginkgo]

I’m on the fence for that one. I might need to sleep before comiket the next day lol

[hearty glade]

Lol shoot, you're right

Then again I partied and pulled an all-nighter before AJ last time...I was miserable by noon the following day

[still ginkgo]

The show isn’t a must go for me unlike the taku inoue one

So I’m not as desperate this time lol

[gritty ore]

Had to take a break from my itinerary so I could come back to hotel and take a shower. My Brazilian ass is used to heat but dear God never thought Japan would be this bad.

I don’t wanna go out and see the sun anymore

Only night time activities

[orchid merlin]

This sun is amazing, but not so much for my hangover (thanks @austere fog 😂)

[hearty glade]

Lol everyone thinks they can handle it untill they can't

I don't think I'll be coming back in summer for sure 😂 While the trade off of less overall tourists is nice, climate is way too harsh

2.5 weeks in and I don't think I could ever get used to this weather haha

[orchid merlin]

I’m the complete opposite, this weather suits me to a t

[zinc nimbus]

Has it been raining like here and there or has it been sunny all the time?

[hearty glade]

I've only experienced it once in Osaka

The rain doesn't really help lol

[zinc nimbus]

Damn does the weather feel even more moist with the rain?

[thin apex]

Yoo I was out last night! Posted a msg earlier. You going out tonight?

[zinc nimbus]

Wait that was a dumb question, i guess what im tryna ask is if the rain makes the weather feel hotter than it is, like how is the rain in terms of it being cold or hot once it rains

Soothing?

O damn 😩

[lilac crest]

Just landed in Narita!

Time to struggle to figure out how to get to my hotel lmao

[fossil shoal]

not that hard, just take the train

[lilac crest]

Yea I'll figure it out, just being first time I'm not sure what to expect

[orchid merlin]

If you’re walking, stick to the laneways, they’re much cooler

[orchid merlin]

Anyone want to grab some dinner in Shibuya tonight? I want to try hunt down a ramen place I went to a very long time ago haha

[elfin pumice]

Plan on being there by 16:40

[cloud wadi]

Fuck! I’m eating unagi with a friend cuz it’s unagi day or else I would have been game

Mysterious ramen hunting

[orchid merlin]

My favourite game for this trip is finding places that I ate at when I was last here 15 years ago hahaha, I’m 99% sure I know where the okonomiyaki place I went to in Hiroshima is, but the ramen joint was a little hole in the wall place and it’s going to be an adventure to find it

[cloud wadi]

I love trying to find stuff by memory without cheating so ur definitely having fun

[orchid merlin]

The place in Hiroshima I did cheat a little, but it was street view so I didn’t cheat too much 😂

[cloud wadi]

Ahahahahah as long as u didn’t Google exact spot it’s fine

[kind cape]

Yo around what time will you be there? I’m kinda close-ish to the area

[orchid merlin]

Maybe around 6.30?

[foggy veldt]

Hey guys ping me here, I didn’t see my DMs until now

[foggy veldt]

Damn I didn’t see this until now

I’m going to go for sure on 8/7. Anything I should know about? Where do I purchase the ticket? Can I wear swim trunks and surf shirt?

[kind cape]

Alright I can meet ya at Shibuya around 6.30. I’m down to hunt for some ramen

[cloud wadi]

Ramen hunt

https://tenor.com/view/lioness-hunting-savage-kingdom-hunt-mode-big-cat-hunt-gif-18963334

[orchid merlin]

Sweet! I’m just heading to shinagawa station now, should be there around 6.30

[cloud wadi]

Post updates of ramen hunt

Depending on how my dinner goes maybe ill head to shibuya later

[orchid merlin]

Will do!

[orchid merlin]

Just message here if you do!

[orchid merlin]

Meet at the hachiko exit for shibuya station

[kind cape]

Alright gotcha

Just reached. I’m by the tourist information box

[orchid merlin]

I’m at the box, blue hat black shirt

[orchid merlin]

About halfway between the box and the statue

[lucid marsh]

I am watching a gig in Shimokitazawa THREE until about 10pm

in case anyone wants to jump in

[foggy veldt]

Anyone in Tokyo wanna hang out in Ueno Park around 8:30

I’m just gonna chill and try to take pictures

[fair juniper]

If anyone is in Kyoto and wants to hang out let me know! 24f here till beginning of September 🌸😊

[umbral gate]

I’m in Kyoto starting 08.08, I’d love someone to explore some of the city/places together :)

[umbral gate]

I’m down, currently exploring akihabara, where would you wanna meet up?

[foggy veldt]

Idk let me finish up in my themed cafe reservation. I’ll let you know as soon as I’m out

[umbral gate]

Sure, any eta? I’ll get on my way once you let me know :)

[foggy veldt]

8:30-8:45 likely

Not far from Akhi

We could prolly meet over there

[umbral gate]

Whatever you prefer

[orchid merlin]

Found the place! Now just having a drink

[dusk rampart]

Also down. Free tonight with nothing to do

[umbral gate]

If you wanna meet up already while @foggy veldt is still busy I’m in akihabara rn

[foggy veldt]

Almost done

[foggy veldt]

Check #food if you want to know what I’m up against

[dusk rampart]

Makes more sense for me to head directly to ueno

From my location

[foggy veldt]

Alright heading to ueno in 5min

Or I can meet you @umbral gate somewhere

Where you at?

[umbral gate]

I don’t mind

Currently near akihabara station

[foggy veldt]

Lemme check how far that is from me

4min walk for me

Wanna meet there?

[umbral gate]

Sure

We can see where we can go from there

[foggy veldt]

Sounds good I will be there soon

[umbral gate]

I’m in front of the main exit, white shirt with blue text

[foggy veldt]

Sounds good I’m in brownish checkered shirt with red backpack

At ticket gate right across the coffee shop

[dusk rampart]

@foggy veldt @umbral gate y’all still heading to ueno?

[foggy veldt]

Yep walking there now

We’re in front of the station gate @dusk rampart

[dusk rampart]

Oh I’m already by the park lol

I can make my way there

[foggy veldt]

Ok @umbral gate you’re in a white shirt, I’m in a black checkered shirt

[dusk rampart]

Wait so you’re in the station? Sorry idk what station gate means lol

[foggy veldt]

Park gate

We’re sitting down near trees

Outside JR Ueno Station

[dusk rampart]

Oh ok I’m a dumbass. Will be there in a sec

[foggy veldt]

Where are you?

We can walk over

[dusk rampart]

In front of kesei ueno station trying to get my bearing

Ok now outside jr ueno station

[umbral gate]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nDVqMKFdsRR8s3aA8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[dusk rampart]

Ok well now I’m going to the right entrance lmao

[plush prawn]

I’m in Kyoto now until the 7th! Do you have any set plans already?

[plush prawn]

I’m also 24f btw !

[orchid merlin]

I’m in Osaka from 11/8-14/8 but I’m thinking of doing a day/overnight in Kyoto, I’ll let you know if I make it there!

[fresh flare]

I’ll be in Kyoto as from 15 Aug mate. Let me know too.

[orchid merlin]

Definitely will!

[fair juniper]

Yay I’m down for anything 🙂

[fair juniper]

I’ll be going back to Tokyo later in the week to hike Fuji but otherwise I’m just chilling and exploring 🙂

[fair juniper]

Sounds good!

[elfin pumice]

Self service machine as soon as you get in.
If you've got any tattoos, cover them.
Trunks and an upper are good.

[river current]

In kyoto/osaka until 11th also

[weak rune]

I’m taking 2 people to Daikoku PA in Yokohama. I still have 4 more spot open in a van. If you are here in Tokyo and want to see the Daikoku just hit me up. August 10th 5pm to 8pm. Pick up and drop.

[cloud wadi]

Pics of place

[fossil shoal]

for free?

[orchid merlin]

If only this was before the 7th/after the 16th haha

[orchid merlin]

Different staff and a refresh since I was that there, but definitely the same place

[misty drift]

anyone interested in checking out the nara tokae lantern festival tomorrow?

[fresh flare]

Looks yummy!!

[weak rune]

Sorry not free

[orchid merlin]

Was exactly what I needed

[fossil shoal]

sent you dm

[kind cape]

Anyone going in Tokyo to any clubs tonight?

[weak rune]

Dm sent

[orchid merlin]

@lucid marsh any recommendations for the nice man?

[lucid marsh]

https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/1e2u25w/a_music_lovers_guide_to_tokyo_nightclubs/

[sonic knoll]

Anything going on August 21st? I’m debating either staying in Osaka until about 3 or finding something to do in Tokyo

[cloud wadi]

Go to Tokyo

Osaka is never the answer brother

[foggy veldt]

Gotcha thanks, no tats so should be cool

[misty sky]

There for 6 nights next week damn

[urban depot]

Highly recommend if u guys didn’t know it was going on :p

[misty sky]

Anyone in Osaka between 10th-15th?

[still ginkgo]

Was thinking of going to ueno park on Saturday during the daytime for that reason

[bold pine]

Hey mate I land 14th in Osaka, you're leaving 15th?

[misty sky]

Yes mate jump on the train to Tokyo on the 15th if ur not too jet lagged could do something on the 14th if ur up for it

[outer sentinel]

Gonna be in Kyoto from the 6th to 8th, didn’t really plan much, just going to wing it and try to check out some of the landmarks since its a first time thing. Im here with a buddy, so just hit me up whenever.
Also we are clubbing in Shinjuku on the 9th and 11th..
Then attending Comiket (11th -12th) because why not lol.

[austere fog]

Anyone out on Friday this week Aug 9? Was thinking of hitting up Shibuya

[hearty glade]

Me and a buddy going to the Yoasobi Museum exhibition today at 6:00PM. Open invitation for folks that are interested

[lucid marsh]

If you're planning to go out on Friday night, consider heading out to Enoshima for this all-night DJ and live music party with a view of the ocean
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/C9rhVN-SidF/

[still ginkgo]

Lmk how it is. I’m staying in shibuya next week so I might check it out then

It seems like it’s for their song umi no manimani

[sly moon]

Any festivals/fireworks or anything going on today? (In Tokyo)

[cloud wadi]

No

[sly moon]

Rip

[blazing bobcat]

anyone in kyoto today til the 7th? i’ll be in kyoto later on from osaka!

[cloud wadi]

However it is 土用の丑の日

So eat unagi today

[lucid marsh]

土用の丑の日 was invented because summer is the least tasty season for unagi, but they wanted to boost sales for it

[cloud wadi]

It was still delicious!

My knees almost broke from the tatami

[south stratus]

I'm down! Can I get a ticket there?

Also anyone going out in Tokyo tonight?

[hearty glade]

Ordered it on the website, for 6:00-6:30PM

https://yoasobi.immersive-museum.jp/en/

[south stratus]

Sweet probs meet you guys there

[hearty glade]

Cool

[glad skiff]

ooooh this is tempting but i fly in to tokyo that evening and am staying on other side of town so dunno if i would be genki enough to stay out all night after..... wonder if i got sleepy i could just leave and go nap on the beach until first train 🤔

[outer sentinel]

Gonna be roaming Ueno Park for a bit at around 4:30pm, then heading to Tokyo SkyTree at 8pm. Might grab a drink or eat.

[austere fog]

Where are you staying? Could just go out in Shinjuku/Shibuya if it's closer

[hearty glade]

@south stratus Still plan on joining for Yoasobi? We're just chilling in the arcade at nakano rn

[south stratus]

Yessir got my qr code ready

[outer sentinel]

Might check it out as well, I have nothing planned till later. Still considering.

[lucid marsh]

couldn't imagine a better last night of Japan memories personally...

[outer sentinel]

This looks cool and Ill be glad to join you guys.

[hearty glade]

Sweet! Well be otw soon

[true light]

is anyone in harajuku?

[outer sentinel]

Making my way there rn, just left Ueno.

[true light]

wanna meet up? i’m bored asf and idk what to do here

[outer sentinel]

Mb Im on my way for this, sorry for not clarifying.

[true light]

😭😭😭

it’s cool

[outer sentinel]

If you’re still in Tokyo after the 9th, Id be down to meetup n stuff though!

[true light]

i might go to that tho

[true light]

nah i leave tomorrow

[outer sentinel]

Il be in Kyoto for 3 days.

Damn.

[true light]

i’m going to kyoto tomorrow

[outer sentinel]

Wait same

Haha

[true light]

well maybe we can do something there then?

[outer sentinel]

fo sho

[true light]

wait so did u get tickets for the yaosobi thing

yoasobi*

[hearty glade]

Sure we can meet up on the 4th floor

[woeful narwhal]

Looks like the next two weeks are going to be lively in here

[true light]

can someone share the google map thing for the immersive museum

google map location*

[outer sentinel]

I think

[true light]

thank you

[trim tangle]

I’m (24M) arriving tomorrow to Tokyo for a week. Anything going on unique that has been planned? Any shrine/temple festivities that are happening?

[hearty glade]

Not Sakura house

〒151-0051 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sendagaya, 5 Chome−31−11 住友不動産新宿南口ビル 3・4F

[outer sentinel]

oh lit

[gritty ore]

Guys

Hi

What’s up for tonight

[outer sentinel]

I copied the thing from the website

english translate may have fucked me over

lol

ill be there on time

[orchid merlin]

Either what you see above, otherwise I succumbed to the sun and cheap drinks at family mart and am now waiting for a load of washing to finish, you are more than welcome to sit in drunken silence in the aircon 😂

[gritty ore]

Don’t know how but I got a triangle shaped tan on my forehead

[outer sentinel]

@true light

[orchid merlin]

Hat?

[cloud wadi]

https://tenor.com/view/tien-tribeam-tientribeam-dbz-tienshinhan-gif-18308510

[gritty ore]

Not today

[true light]

got it

im omw now

[gritty ore]

But I was using one before

[orchid merlin]

Then I second @cloud wadi

[glad skiff]

asakusa that night so shinjuku side of town is also pretty far away 😂 i love the enoshima area tho so would consider making the trek if i'm not a zombie post flight

[gritty ore]

Kamakura sun hits different

[sharp helm]

Hey all! Seeing some new faces here. Don't forget to fill out the google doc if you want to do meetups!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zdFra9JW3H46s5w3xHIAb8tPgALFvdvnsJtIHjyJ1N8/edit?gid=0#gid=0

[cloud wadi]

https://tenor.com/view/beer-chug-drinking-drink-thirsty-gif-4362970331505802377

[still ginkgo]

Head on that must feel good lol

All that foam on your cheeks

[hearty glade]

@south stratus @outer sentinel

[orchid merlin]

I’m well past the just one at this point 😂

[sharp helm]

#1269938612938477691 has been added to the meetup channel. It would be good to get 6-10 people total.

(I know this is @white zinc's meetup, but I'm hella OCD about organization and he gave me permission to create it).

[cloud wadi]

You need more

[hearty glade]

We're in front of the building @true light @outer sentinel @south stratus

[south stratus]

Currently walking over

[orchid merlin]

On it

[south stratus]

10 mins away

[cloud wadi]

https://tenor.com/view/meme-kid-yes-wink-gif-4662883216100893393

[outer sentinel]

on the bus

[orchid merlin]

I’m eyeing off the ¥1500 all you can drink sign at the hostel bar already, it’s only downhill from here

I blame Japan for giving me ¥220 500ml cans

[austere fog]

Australian experiencing alcohol that isn't taxed to shit, is a deadly combo

[sharp field]

Its pissin me off hard i cant drink here

[woeful narwhal]

How much is tax down there for alcohol?

[orchid merlin]

Come Shinjuku for cheap piss

[austere fog]

Insane. A bottle of liquor is like $50+ AUD, which here is a lot

[outer sentinel]

actually arriving on the dot

[austere fog]

Mid week probs

[orchid merlin]

It’s bad, beers are around ¥1600 for a pint and ¥700-900 for a half pint

[woeful narwhal]

What type of bottle? That doesn't sound too bad. Then again I'm compariing it to the US

[austere fog]

its more expensive proportionately, than the us, ive seen us prices for alcohol

[woeful narwhal]

Well damn, lol

[orchid merlin]

For us, the usd price is the same as the aud price, but our dollar is weak against yours

[austere fog]

did u finish ur darts rbs

[orchid merlin]

The US is the worst place to go for an Australian rn

[orchid merlin]

I now have two packs on the go since I didn’t take them with me last night and regretted it 😂

[austere fog]

Lol just write off next 2 weeks on baccy, when you're home u can quit

[outer sentinel]

im lost

[hearty glade]

Waiting for you @outer sentinel

[outer sentinel]

im at sign

oh

[cloud wadi]

U call em darts also?

[orchid merlin]

The vape is good for sober/when I can’t spot a smoking area

[orchid merlin]

That is correct

[cloud wadi]

Thought that was a Canada only thing

Dirty old drunk darts

Wake up sore throated and head ache

Entire pack gone

[orchid merlin]

No wonder aussies love to go and live in Canada

[cloud wadi]

Tons of em in western canada

[orchid merlin]

Whistler is their home away from home

[cloud wadi]

😹 clap capital of the world

[orchid merlin]

It’s the same at the resorts here

Seasonal workers love it

[austere fog]

Doesnt count if you're drunk

[orchid merlin]

Fun sticks when you’re drunk

[austere fog]

Zyns sober cancels out the drunk cigs bro

[orchid merlin]

If I never sober up in Japan, it just counts as one drunk night yeah?

[austere fog]

Real

[cloud wadi]

No hangover technology

[orchid merlin]

It’s the best idea for travelling

Hell, even for the work week

[austere fog]

I tried that turmeric stuff but before drinking this time. I think it actually worked

[orchid merlin]

I forgot which one you showed me and grabbed a random one at family mart, didn’t do shit

@crystal ridge and I are going to gonpachi in shibuya at 8 if anyone is looking for something to do

[austere fog]

What's gonpachi

[orchid merlin]

Food

[austere fog]

When do u leave tokyo again?

[orchid merlin]

18th

Well this week the 7th

[austere fog]

But coming back?

[orchid merlin]

Yee

[austere fog]

Easy

[orchid merlin]

I should be back on the Thursday/Friday

[austere fog]

Perfect timing

[orchid merlin]

Exactly

[cloud wadi]

Gonpachi looks sweet

This this gonpachi? Looks cool af

[orchid merlin]

Come along @cloud wadi

[austere fog]

I would too but I've got no self control and I've gotta be up early

[orchid merlin]

Just rich neighbourhood things

[austere fog]

Every single time

[orchid merlin]

Now I know, I’ll never let you live it down rich boy

[austere fog]

I'm poor 😭

[cloud wadi]

Shit I want to but that would be 4 days bender 😭

How many are you on

7?

Fuck I’m tempted

[austere fog]

Stopppp

[cloud wadi]

Ran out of snus

[austere fog]

Ive got zyns

[umbral gate]

Are you planning to do sth after, I’ve already planned dinner but would be down for sth afterwards

[cloud wadi]

Velo is sold at family mart 11 milly

[austere fog]

11??? fuck me addiction olympics

[cloud wadi]

Throw in 2 up top

Buzz like a bumble bee

[orchid merlin]

It’s only counted as 1 day if you don’t stop

[austere fog]

3mg baby boo

[cloud wadi]

3 millies

Criminal

[austere fog]

was supposed to quit the darts, ended up addicted to zyns and darts fml

[orchid merlin]

The Australian way

[austere fog]

Its over for us

[orchid merlin]

Yeah possibly, touch base when you’re done and we can see where we’re at

[orchid merlin]

This place is dangerous

[austere fog]

Fuck it i might come out

You convinced me

[cloud wadi]

Lol for fuck sakes

Do I have to

[austere fog]

If the Japanese can do it so can I

Im leaving before last train tho

Got shit to do tmr

[cloud wadi]

I’ll come if u stick to leaving at last train

I’m not soaking a 50$ cab home again

[austere fog]

I have to bro cost me $50 as well to get back

[cloud wadi]

K imma shower and head to shibuya and see where yall at

[austere fog]

@orchid merlin send it

[orchid merlin]

Come on @cloud wadi

[hearty glade]

Tonkatsu Marugo
03-3255-6595

https://g.co/kgs/nHcnzTF

@south stratus

[orchid merlin]

This is the place

[austere fog]

Fuck me it's humid

[cloud wadi]

I just got out of the shower I’ll be in shibuya like 8:20

[cloud wadi]

Oh zip it!

Nothing a few cheeky pints can’t fix…

[austere fog]

I've already been drinking lmao

[cloud wadi]

Then you need some more happy juice

[hearty glade]

@outer sentinel

元祖 京都からあげ 梅しん 京都蛸薬師店
070-1535-6408

https://g.co/kgs/heSNXbz

[dense fox]

Wait let’s go this gonpachi, it’s only like 15 min walk from shibuya and is cheaper lol

[cloud wadi]

Buddy fuck

[orchid merlin]

You’ve got this!

[cloud wadi]

Is it in Shibuya or Harajuku?

How long will you be there

My eta is like 30 so don’t wait or whatever

[orchid merlin]

We’ll be fine, I only just got to sanchrome station

[cloud wadi]

Kk there’s 4 of us?

[austere fog]

Bruh I'm gonna be in shibuya in like 5 mins

R u guys even there

[cloud wadi]

They should be

They said 8

[austere fog]

Didnt they just switch to harajuku

[dense fox]

We changed it to 8:15

I’m still on my way

[austere fog]

In shibuya or harajuku

[dense fox]

Harajuku

[austere fog]

Bruh

[cloud wadi]

It’s close to shibuya I think

U can walk it and be there 8:15

He said 15 min walk that’s nothing

[dense fox]

Sorry for da inconvenience i was talking to this Japanese dude in the bouldering gym and he was raving about this place

[orchid merlin]

I’ll get to shibuya in 5

[austere fog]

I'm taking the train bro I'm not walking in this humidity call me a pussy

[orchid merlin]

Maps is saying hachiko exit, meet me there

[austere fog]

Ok

[cloud wadi]

😹😹😹

[orchid merlin]

It’s 750m pussy

Put on your big boy pants

[austere fog]

I stink bro

[orchid merlin]

That’s your standard state though

[austere fog]

Call me out like that

[cloud wadi]

Happy juice…

Just keep drinking it

[austere fog]

I'll head hachiko exit don't change location again

Hachiko square?

[orchid merlin]

The exit, next to the visitor centre

[austere fog]

Ok I think I'm here

Shibu hachi box