#Late May Osaka meet up~

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near hornet
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Anyone in Osaka or Kyoto here~?

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My mom and I will be in Osaka and Kyoto from 19th to 26th May. Although I'm not sure if we can meet up (it depends on my mom's opinion, and shes a classic Asian parents + doesn't know any English lol. But I'm pretty sure she'll say yes ), I also want to find some friends who can share travel information with me, such as recommended restaurants, temples, and other stuff

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Btw I'm Eliza from HK😁

green vapor
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I'm going to Osaka on the 19 for two day trip. But my family and I will be averaging 30000 steps per day if you're up for that. On the 20th we will be taking a train to nara city to see the famous mochi maker and going to check out the temple nearby

near hornet
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Ohh what a coincidence xd, we just landing and trying to heading to nara rn cuz my mom what to

near hornet
shell saddle
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I literally just landed in Osaka last night lol

near hornet
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Noiceee

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Any planning for tdy?

shell saddle
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Thought of checking out the aquarium cause I checked out dotonbori last night right after landing

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Dotonbori was wild

rain rivet
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Here

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Anyone going to USJ?

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I am going there on Tuesday

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Down to meet up tonight. But probably like 8pm+, hanging out with a few people before then.

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I also have a lingering cough from being sick last week, so if not comfortable with meet up today, we can do later this week

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OSAKA WEATHER SO POO TODAY

near hornet
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Yeahhh kinda like asia limited version of uk (jk

near hornet
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Cuz it seems like another ver of Disneyland xd

rain rivet
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USJ way better than disneyland

shell saddle
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I didn’t buy any usj tickets in advance lol

rain rivet
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I've been to universal in America, the shit I see online, doesn't compare

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If you like anime, USJ is the nuke

shell saddle
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Really

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Gotta visit

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I have like four other places to visit this week so idk how it’s gonna fit in my schedule lol

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And they’re all quite far from Osaka 😭

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Whee did you buy your tickets

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Where

rain rivet
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Klook

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I tried doing it online

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Wouldn't accept my credit card

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F

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It's okay

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We can just work around people's schedules being free

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I'm going to USJ with family, so I won't have time to really dip too long

shell saddle
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Ah gotcha

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I’m solo lol

rain rivet
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I am free tonight after 8pm+ in osaka. Won't be free again until Wednesday (kyoto)

shell saddle
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Yeah if I’m free later I’ll hit you up

rain rivet
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I'll let you know if my plans change

near hornet
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Some views from Nara

shell saddle
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Oh wow you already in Nara haha

near hornet
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Yeah cuz my ma wanna see the deer

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A lotttr of deer here

lofty relic
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Oh raining in Nara today?

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I’ll be back in Osaka from the 22nd.
May be able to sneak away some days

near hornet
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I guess there will be raining in Osaka for weeks

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Better grab some raincoat or umbrella

shell saddle
near hornet
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Nicee

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Me and my mom plan to visit kyoto area for 4 day at the very last period of our trip

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I guess 23-26?

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Now we're going back to Osaka (Shinsaibashisuji maybe?

green vapor
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By any chance are you allow to pet and feed the deers?

near hornet
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There's a tones of chances

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U can buy some snacks for them, and they're automatically let u pet them

green vapor
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Noice

near hornet
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Those deers are very human friendly

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The only flaw is bunch of deer's poop on the ground xd

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They just shit everywhere

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We also visited the Tōdai-ji and temples nearby

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I guess we bumped up with the local school activities, which may explain why they're so many Japanese students here

shell saddle
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Damn I thought the deers were aggressive šŸ˜‚

rain rivet
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The rain impaled me

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My hotel didn't have a spare umbrella

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Rippers

mighty relic
near hornet
mighty relic
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are u staying in nara or did u day trip from somewhere?

near hornet
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I guess they're all trained to be obedient by tourists feeding them haha

near hornet
mighty relic
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yea im gonna try to fit in an osaka - nara day trip before i leave hopefully

near hornet
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We just stayed at Nara for 3-4 hours to fulfill my mom's heart of deer

mighty relic
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wednesday animeemoji

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so i have monday, tuesday and one is for kyoto hahaha

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it will be a time crunch

near hornet
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Because of the four-day pass, we was planning to explore Kyoto for very last period of our trip (that changeable

rain rivet
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The mall strip is mostly covered

mighty relic
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i was wandering last night through massive crowds and shopping malls... and then it turns out that's not even the (only) main area of osaka lol

rain rivet
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?

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Whereabouts

mighty relic
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umeda, it was jam packed so im curious to see what that dotonburi area by shinsaibashi is like

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honestly coming from the US and not even into shopping im finding the scale of these malls very fascinating since in person shopping is kinda dead back home

rain rivet
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Their yodobashi is CRAZY

shell saddle
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You at the mall to?

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Rn?

rain rivet
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I was

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Walked back in the rain

shell saddle
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The one with the big ass electronic store

rain rivet
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Fucking walk of shame

shell saddle
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Damn lmao I’m still here

rain rivet
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How to he a ducking tourist

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101, be at mall.
Don't buy umbrella

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F

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For 2 pints of beer

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???

shell saddle
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There’s umbrellas at any family mart or 712

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Lmao

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Can’t go wrong with beer

mighty relic
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your hotel may have some also

rain rivet
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I want something a little bit more durable

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Apa usually does

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Got snaked

mighty relic
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the yen fell so much they've replaced the currency with clear plastic umbrellas

shell saddle
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Not the apa I’m in lol

rain rivet
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?

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Nah

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Clear plastic is dope af

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Its always been a thing

mighty relic
rain rivet
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I want one ngl

shell saddle
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Yes I love the clear one

shell saddle
rain rivet
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This has to be the worst timeline

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Sick, raining, and looking like a tourist

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The rain to get me more sick so I can't go out.

mighty relic
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i wish they sold some "I ā¤ļø Japan" shirts here

rain rivet
shell saddle
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Ngl I been wanting a cloudy weather after two very hot and humid days in a row. I still got sunburns from the Mount Fuji trip

rain rivet
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Bruh

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Where invite?

shell saddle
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I’ve yet to see those shirts lol

mighty relic
rain rivet
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Did you go yesterday?

shell saddle
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mighty relic
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rainy osaka castle may be my destiny

shell saddle
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I’m thinking about checking out the castle

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I want to do as much as I can in Osaka cause idk how I’m gonna manage to visit four other areas within 6 days

mighty relic
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yea thats me lol i was planning a lot of day trips its gonna be a crunch

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the real moral of the story is ill probably have to revisit japan in the future

shell saddle
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Doesn’t help when I spent almost half a day at the fucking mall lmao

rain rivet
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Don't go into the osaka castle

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Outside at night is cool

shell saddle
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Yeah

mighty relic
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lmao ive heard that i will jsut appreciate from afar

rain rivet
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I went in last year and it is

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Uh

shell saddle
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Really

rain rivet
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For old ppl.

mighty relic
rain rivet
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Recommendation

near hornet
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Well is there anyone interested in Showa period of Osaka?

shell saddle
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I like visiting historical areas

mighty relic
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i usually learn the history ex post facto..

rain rivet
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Abueno Q (Mall)
Dotonbori
Electric town (otaku)

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Osaka castle is cool for a night walk if they have it lit at night

shell saddle
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There’s really not much to do in Dotonbori Ngl lol

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Best to go at night

rain rivet
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Dotonbori dueing rhe day is meh

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But you go for the food and avoid rhe lineups at night

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Then evening you just drink

shell saddle
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Yeah you’re not really missing out other than the glico man

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Yeah

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Most good spots were filled up

rain rivet
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Sumiyoshi Taisha is also cool if you like historical stuff

shell saddle
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I want to leave this mall now lol but idk what to do next. I have the aquarium planned for today as well

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I’m thinking minoo park but it’s far as shit

rain rivet
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Lol ya. That is far

lofty relic
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Other big stores like yodobashi too

shell saddle
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Yeah I’m just headed to Thea aquarium lol quite far from umeda

lofty relic
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You can check out some museums, like the Osaka museum of housing and living is pretty good

shell saddle
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How far is it from umeda?

lofty relic
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Yeah aquarium is solid, just might be crowded

shell saddle
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Yeah

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I might check out the museum right after

lofty relic
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That museum? It’s over by tenma. Maybe 10-15 min by train + walk from Umeda

shell saddle
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Damn the museum is closer

lofty relic
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Tenmabashusji is another covered shopping street.
More local than shinsaibashisuji

shell saddle
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Im in the Osaka loop line already so too late lol

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I can check those out too

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The rain isn’t actually all that bad right now

lofty relic
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I think the housing museum closes at 5pm though, so may be closed when you get there. If you do aquarium first
Aquarium open til 8pm

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Though I think aquarium is better
The housing museum is pretty small

shell saddle
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Yeah idk how long I’ll be spending time tjere

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That’s good to know

lofty relic
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And grab an umbrella. The walk from the station to Osaka aquarium is a decent outdoor walk

shell saddle
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I have one with me lol

shell saddle
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Anyone wanna join me at the aquarium it’s a long ass line lol

near hornet
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Where's that?

shell saddle
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Osakako station

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I’m booked for the 5:30 slot

rain rivet
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My feet cooked

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Going back to the hotel to rest a bit

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Lmk if there is a map

rain rivet
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How's aquarium

shell saddle
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Not bad a lot bigger than I thought

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Better do it with a group or at least someone with you lol

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But other than that I’m having fun watching fish I never seen before lol l

silver escarp
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I’ll be in Osaka 26-29th. Anyone thinking of going to the aquarium during those days?

shell saddle
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I’m gone on the 25th

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Anyone wanna grab a bite?

rain rivet
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Ya I'd be down

shell saddle
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Cool

rain rivet
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Can it be sometime a little bit after 8?

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Just running laundry

shell saddle
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Sure where you thinking

rain rivet
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Don't wait for me

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If it kills your plan

shell saddle
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Cause I just got out of the aquarium

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I have no plans right now

rain rivet
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I might be done closer to 830-9, and then would have to train out

shell saddle
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I just don’t know what to do in Osaka lol

rain rivet
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Ya...most restaurants close by 10

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Lol

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CRAZY

shell saddle
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Hmm in that case I might just eat here then

mighty relic
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late night ramen is the move TN

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or maybe kombini depression meal

shell saddle
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Lmao I’m actually gonna eat okonomiyaki around Dotonbori area

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Found it on accident on google maps really good reviews

rain rivet
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I found a tucked away okono in Dotonbori cause the line to get into the bigger names was 2 hrs.

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Houzenji sanpei

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This was earlier tonight

rain rivet
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Shit closes at 10

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If you run here maybe we can do a 830 angle

shell saddle
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Oh nice you want to go there again lol

rain rivet
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Oh I meant thr ramen

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LOL

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I wont be able to make it back to dotonbori at any reasonable time. Laundry won't be done til 810~

lofty relic
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If you’re in dotonbori, there’s that 24/7 ramen spot

shell saddle
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This is the spot idk if it’s in Dotonbori

rain rivet
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What is up with that sign

lofty relic
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Oh that’s the vegan okonomiyaki place

rain rivet
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That sign doesn't look vegan at all

lofty relic
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It can get crowded
Just a one woman show

shell saddle
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Oh really

lofty relic
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It’s up in Shinsaibashi area

shell saddle
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Not worth?

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It has good reviews

lofty relic
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I mean, if you’re vegetarian vegans it’s one of your limited options lol
Wspecially for okonomiyaki

shell saddle
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lofty relic
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Oh then yeah you can hit any okonomiyaki place, I think most in Shinsaibashi / doronbori/ Hozenji/ Namba should be fine

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I know Ajinoya around Namba is famous / well regarded. But usually get line

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Another one was fukutaro namba area near dotonbori

shell saddle
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I found this one right next to the previous spot I sent

rain rivet
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🐐 chewy

lofty relic
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Though similar line

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My go to is a chain called yukari
They’re pretty good. I usually eat at the Umeda location, but there should be a few around namba aswell
Shouldn’t be as insane lines as the previous two suggestions

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But yeah in general most okonomiyaki places in Osaka are fine. I personally wouldn’t wait in line for one unless you really want to try that specific store

shell saddle
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Close to umeda sounds nice I need to explore that area a bit unless there’s nothing to do there other than shopping

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Yeah that makes sense

lofty relic
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The area where the Umeda location is : sonezaki is a really great place for food. (Near Umeda) Lot of good stuff

shell saddle
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Good call

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Ngl I want to avoid Dotonbori in

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Lmao

lofty relic
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A bit east of there is doyamacho (doyama) the main LGBt area of Kansai region (if you swing that way)

shell saddle
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Or anywhere near it

lofty relic
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I think dotonbori is fine, if just for taking pictures of it lit up
Ditto for Shinsekai area

shell saddle
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Yeah I personally wouldn’t mind it if I was with someone or in a group

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Cause I do like the place but I feel out of place sooo

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Solo

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@rain rivet I’m currently back at my hotel to drop some loot so if you down to grab some okonomiyaki I’m down.

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I usually eat late anyways so doesn’t really matter

rain rivet
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You think we will get in before 10?

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My only concern is having to wait in line

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I plan to walk 3 hours to lalaport tomorrow morning

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So don't want to wait in line just not to eat 😦

shell saddle
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The one Cheney recommended is here

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Close to namba

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They close at 11

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But far from umeda

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Cause it’s the opposite direction

shell saddle
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I found this spot near umeda

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Good reviews

rain rivet
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I'm good with the first one

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I'll get ready now and start heading over there

shell saddle
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Where’s your hotel

rain rivet
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Near higobashi station

shell saddle
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You’re actually closer to the second one lol

rain rivet
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Your call

shell saddle
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You still want to go to one near Jamba?

rain rivet
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It's not really

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The subway makes it so I have to work

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Walk*

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And my feet are cooked from today

shell saddle
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Alright so we’ll meet at the namba one?

rain rivet
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Okonomiyaki Yukari Sennichimae branch

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Ya, this one

shell saddle
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Alright bet

rain rivet
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Was it raining outside?

shell saddle
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Yeah

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Bring an umbrella

rain rivet
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Don't got one

shell saddle
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You’ll be fine

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If you feel it’s too much there are kombinis everywhere

rain rivet
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The combination of rain and cooked feet is a big turn off

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URGH I do feel bad

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I hope I didn't ruin your evening plans lol

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If it is close to a station, it makes it easier for me

shell saddle
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All good man

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I had no plan honestly

rain rivet
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Ya sorry dood. I don't wanna get in the rain again if I don't have too.

If we meet up later this week, a high balls on me

shell saddle
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Works for me lol

shell saddle
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I’m at namba

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@rain rivet where you at

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Lmk if you not coming man

mighty relic
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ramen quality: questionable
ambiance: a vibe
cost: 700 yen
hours: 24

shell saddle
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He’s offline lol

near hornet
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Any recommendations of oden btw ?

rain rivet
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@shell saddle, I thought we weren't meeting up. You said "works for you"

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Sorry I must have misinterpreted

shell saddle
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It’s all good

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Yeah by works for me I thought you were just taking about the highball thing

rain rivet
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Shit mb...

shell saddle
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It’s fine man

chilly osprey
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Anyone going to the Poliphia/ bilmuri show on the 28th?

violet mulch
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Anyone got any recommendations for lunch in Osaka? I'm at Honmachi

near hornet
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But now im working on my Ma's satisfaction cuz she suddenly want to go for outlet and stuff (tbh kinda annoying lol

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Sry to bring out that

shell saddle
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It’s all good focus on being with family

violet mulch
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I'm going to head to Onigiri Gorichan soon if anyone is interested in meeting up

lofty relic
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Oh tell me how it is

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After you try

shell saddle
violet mulch
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I had salmon onigiri and leak and tuna onigiri. Was surprised how good the leak and tuna one was

lofty relic
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Oh that’s good to hear

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Places with crazy high google ratings are always sus to me lol

violet mulch
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Understandable. Might be inflated by tourists I suppose

shell saddle
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There’s been a few very high rated places I been to that I personally didn’t enjoy lol

violet mulch
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Ah I did not, nvm

pastel cipher
near hornet
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Anyone will go to Kyoto/ uji/ nara/ Inari shrine on or after the 23rd?

near hornet
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I think we'll be hanging out around Namba or the nearby area for the rest of today. So if anyone's around, feel free to join us!

shell saddle
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I’m coming back to central Osaka from Nara

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Nara was just full of deer shit lmao

dire kernel
shell saddle
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Honestly I didn’t go to far

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Basically did the basic route of doing a lap and then heading back to the station

dire kernel
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Yeah I was getting board of the main area then just started walking up

shell saddle
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I really didn’t want to stay there any longer lol

dire kernel
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Like no one goes up there

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Yeah fair

shell saddle
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Maybe some other time if I go back there lol

dire kernel
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Very theme parky place

near hornet
shell saddle
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The deers were fun to watch to an extent lmao

near hornet
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Did u pet them?

shell saddle
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But the novelty wore off after like 5 minutes

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Hell no I ain’t touching them

near hornet
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XD

dire kernel
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Some of them are pretty gross

shell saddle
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This was funny lmao

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Just clipped it like 5 min ago

violet mulch
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Make weird noises. Refuse to elaborate. Leave

shell saddle
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Anyone down to grab a bite lemme know. I didn’t eat anything today other than dangos and I’m hungry as shit

dire kernel
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I would but I’m on like 2 hrs sleep

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Think I have covid fever or something

shell saddle
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Same

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I’m on one hour

near hornet
shell saddle
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Yeah

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Haven’t visited this area yet but idk if I want to

shell saddle
near hornet
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We'll plan to go namba after dropping the shopping bags to our hotel

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We bought a lot tdy xd

shell saddle
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I got this from this market lol

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Donki?

near hornet
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What?

sonic patrol
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Anyone in Osaka tomorrow night? I'm there for a day and then head to Hakone. So far plan is to hang out around Dontonburi and see what trouble I get into.

shell saddle
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I was asking don Quijote cause that bag is from there lol

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I realized how far Hakone is from Osaka lol

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So I am a bit hesitant on that I know we talked about it last time

sonic patrol
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Yep, it's a shinkansen ride for me. I've got a Ryokan booked there. Going to chill out for a day then head to Tokyo for my last three days.

shell saddle
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That’s a good plan

near hornet
shell saddle
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Yeah even has a cable car. I’d love to visit it but idk if I can make it within this trip

near hornet
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U stay for how long?

shell saddle
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I leave on the 25

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I did Osaka for one and a half day, I knocked out minoh falls and Nara park today

near hornet
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Well that's a bit rush tbh

shell saddle
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Yeah that’s why I’m thinking of not doing Hakone lol

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Still have Kobe and Kyoto to do

near hornet
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Maybe u can explore Kyoto more

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Will u spend the dinner at namba?

shell saddle
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Yeah I still have until Friday basically cause I’m leaving Saturday morning

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Yeah I’m basically like done for the day for my checklist

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Gonna need a full day for Kyoto at least

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If I could explore Osaka a bit today

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Didn’t do much of Osaka other than Dotonbori and the big ass mall and the aquarium

near hornet
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Maybe u can try this 4 day pass

near hornet
near hornet
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Gotta say the traffic here is a bit of expensive

shell saddle
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I haven’t seen that pass yet

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I wouldn’t know what to do with it cause I don’t really have a plan lol

shell saddle
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That pass good for like Kobe and Kyoto as well?

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Obviously the kansai airport too

violet mulch
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I'm in namba at the moment, anyone planning to get food?

near hornet
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We'll be there after 30 mins

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If u don't mind that, maybe we can get food tgt

violet mulch
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Sounds good to me šŸ‘

shell saddle
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In that case I’m gonna go to my hotel quick and head back to namba should be roughly 30-35 minutes

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I’m just about to land at Osaka namba

shell saddle
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Might take longer than I thought I can’t find the midosuji line

near hornet
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Got it

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We're now getting lost in namba

shell saddle
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Lmk where you want to meet up

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I’ll be there in about maybe 20 min

violet mulch
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I just wandered into Namba station and somehow ended up somewhere else trying to get back out lol

shell saddle
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Bruh it took me half an hour to find the midosuji line

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That shit far af from the Nara line

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Is there an animate nearby namba

near hornet
shell saddle
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Shit was a maze

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I thought shinjuku was fucking bad

violet mulch
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I could have got the midosuji to namba from my hotel but I didn't want to risk getting lost lmao

near hornet
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We're just hanging around in namba here

shell saddle
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I think I know that spot lol

shell saddle
violet mulch
near hornet
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We're shopping rn

shell saddle
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I’m omw from my hotel now

lofty relic
shell saddle
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That’s not bad I’ll have to check that out

lofty relic
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Sort of the ā€œAkibaā€ of Osaka

shell saddle
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Thanks man

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Where you guys at

near hornet
shell saddle
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Alright

near hornet
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Hbu?

shell saddle
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Shinsaibashi

near hornet
pastel cipher
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Also right next to a donki and the mega donki

shell saddle
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I’m in namba now

violet mulch
shell saddle
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Hold I’ll look for McDonald’s

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Exit 3

violet mulch
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I'm at the big crosswalk

shell saddle
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With the glizzy man?

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Glico

violet mulch
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Nah

near hornet
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Im at the takoyaki

pastel cipher
violet mulch
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Heading to maccas now

shell saddle
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I’m still underground

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Maccas?

pastel cipher
shell saddle
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I’m guessing you from Australia

violet mulch
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Nah lol just felt like saying that

shell saddle
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šŸ˜‚

violet mulch
shell saddle
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Oh y’all haven’t met up yet

near hornet
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Wanna meet up at maccas?

shell saddle
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All good lol

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There’s a few here so might be hard for me

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To find which one you at

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I think I’m close

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Found it

violet mulch
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Alright I'll head there the

shell saddle
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I’m here

near hornet
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Ummmm where

shell saddle
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McDonald’s

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Unless you at a different one

near hornet
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Which one?

shell saddle
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The one from the screenshot

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You sent earlier

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Is that not where you were?

near hornet
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Ok i think i know

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Were heading there

shell saddle
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Let me know if you lost lol

violet mulch
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I am also at that Maccas šŸ¤”

gleaming badger
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Anyone interested at hitting the batting cage at Round 1 later tonight?

near hornet
civic wren
civic wren
rain rivet
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@shell saddle how long you guys out for? I just came back from Kobe, gunna shower and then head over to you guys

dire kernel
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Anyone know if you can buy Shinkansen tickets with visa Apple Pay?

muted depot
rain rivet
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If it is mcds, I think I'll stay inside and rest up for USJ tomorrow

shell saddle
mighty relic
near hornet
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I think u can order and finished the payment at some website ( like klook)then it'll provide a qr code stuff for u to get thr real tickets at some certain locations

muted depot
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I THINK U can buy with credit card online via website tho

dire kernel
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Yeah bought it on smartEX

sonic patrol
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Anyone in Osaka wanna hang out near Dontonburi tonight?

hybrid furnace
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Only just found this group lol I’m heading to dontonburi from shin osaka

gleaming badger
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Heading to round 1

sonic patrol
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I'm also going to head to round 1. Haven't done an arcade this trip

shut rune
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Perhaps I should follow@suit

gleaming badger
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Come.come

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Was just at the batting arena..just shooting some hoops.now

shut rune
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On the way lol

gleaming bison
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Osaka and Kyoto late may early june šŸ‘‹

violet mulch
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You guys still at round 1?

shell saddle
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I just got back to Osaka from Kyoto I’m down to chill in round 1 until like midnight maybe

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Or maybe like 10:30 ish I might have to wake up early again for Kyoto

violet mulch
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I'm at round 1 now

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Will also stay for about an hour

shell saddle
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Alright I’m at my hotel not sure how long it’ll take for me to get there

violet mulch
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No worries

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I'm at gitadora 5f

shut rune
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I left not too long ago

violet mulch
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Is there a lost and found in round 1?

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I left my bag and it's gone now

violet mulch
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There wasn't anything in it of value but it would be nice to get it back

muted depot
violet mulch
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Thankfully I keep my passport, etc in my pockets so I don't lose them in some way like this

muted depot
violet mulch
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Idk, a bottle of water maybe?

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I'm gonna have to get a new bag now though

muted depot
violet mulch
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It was my only small bag I took

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Lmao the irony that they sell bags and luggage on the bottom floor

violet mulch
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Update: It turns out my AirPods were in my bag. I spent maybe an hour walking around using Find My AirPods to locate them in the multi-storey faraday cage that is Round 1 before getting a signal by sheer luck on the floor above where I originally left my bag. The signal appeared to be emanating from a room near the front desk. With some google translate and the help of staff, I now have my bag back šŸ‘

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FYI: If you ever leave something at Round 1 and it's gone, there's a good chance it's in the security camera room near the Bowling reception on the floor above the rhythm games

gleaming badger
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Awesome!

rain rivet
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@shell saddle

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You in Kyoto/Uji today

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Reach fam

shell saddle
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But I am heading to Kyoto today

rain rivet
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This ice cream so fucking good

shell saddle
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Where in Kyoto you at

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I’m on my way right now

rain rivet
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I'm in uji

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Going to be here for a bit. Wanna try their matcha dishes

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Reach fam, and then we go to kyoto after

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I'm planning to leave uji at like 2pm latest?

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If it doesn't work for you. Stay in kyoto and I'll come to you

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I don't think it's worth coming to Uji for an 1hr just to bus back

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Waste of time

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Actually...I'm number 83...

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I might be here for a while lol

shell saddle
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Yeah I’m already in my way to Kyoto right now might head to uji next if I have time just want to see a few things in Kyoto

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Oh really

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There’s nothing to do in uji?

rain rivet
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There is

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You want me to put reso for you?

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Date for 2?

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There is a few attractions to see in uji, but honestly you come here to try the matcha

shell saddle
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How far is it from Kyoto?

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Yeah I’m down for matcha

rain rivet
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One train ride

shell saddle
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Oh in that case yeah lemme see what I have to do for today

rain rivet
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I can't get you into restaurant

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Line is at 65 now lol

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And I like where I'm at

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40

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Lol

shell saddle
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It’s all good man

lofty relic
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If you want to taste, there’s an annex shop in one of the department stores in Kyoto station area

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Main shop has more options though

shell saddle
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This place is packed

lofty relic
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I use that annex location to buy tea mostly

rain rivet
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@shell saddle anything sick in kyoto to share?

shell saddle
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I been to the Tori gates and that’s about it

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Very crowded

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Just got out now

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Not sure where to go next lol

rain rivet
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Bamboo forest?

shell saddle
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Not yet

rain rivet
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That could be your next

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I ate too much matcha sweet. Feeling the yak

shell saddle
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Arashiyamanright

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Arashiyama right?

rain rivet
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Ya

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Arashhiyama bamboo forest is lit

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I have to do some shopping today. So will be in dt kyoto

shell saddle
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Aight man

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Yeah I’m going there next maybe check out the monkeys too

rain rivet
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You gunna hit downtown kyoto afterwards?

shell saddle
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After I check out the monkeys yeah

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Haven’t had an actual meal all day just street food and junk lol

rain rivet
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You know a good place that isn't junk?

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We can meet up for dinner

shell saddle
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Not really I’ll have to do some searching lol

rain rivet
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You wanna find a ramen place?

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KYOTO ENGINE RAMEN
äŗ¬éƒ½ē‚Žē„ž

Ichiran - Kyoto Kawaramachi
äø€č˜­ äŗ¬éƒ½ę²³åŽŸē”ŗåŗ—

Men-ya Yukou
麺屋 優光

shell saddle
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What you thinking of eating

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I guess I’m down for ramen

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Been having too many of those lol

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Haven’t had ichiran yet

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I think I had menya

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In Tokyo

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If I remember it’s a chain

rain rivet
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Down for engine or ichiran

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Except ichiran has no face to face

hybrid furnace
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Engine what’s that

shell saddle
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I have no idea where I am lmao

rain rivet
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Np

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At least you ain't in the ghost town onsen

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That shit will throw chills into your spine

shell saddle
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Fuck the money park closes early

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Ghost town onsen

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You got me curious now lmao

rain rivet
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Never go to Kinugawa

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Trust.

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What time you thinking for food?

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I'm resting my feet right now but wanna explore more shops

shell saddle
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Idk haven’t thought about it

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I guess im pretty much done here so I’ll be leaving this place

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Let me know where I be Kyoto you want to meet up

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I’m about to take the train

rain rivet
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Kyoto donki?

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Don Quijote Shijo Kawaramachi
ćƒ‰ćƒ³ćƒ»ć‚­ćƒ›ćƒ¼ćƒ† å››ę”ę²³åŽŸē”ŗåŗ—

shell saddle
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30 minutes from where I am

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I’m coming there

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We meeting up at Donki

rain rivet
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Ya

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Come here

shell saddle
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Bet

rain rivet
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I'm at the corner of donki facing candy apple

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I'm sitting on a stool

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#tourist

hybrid furnace
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No one out in osaka tonight?

hybrid furnace
shell saddle
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Lmao

rain rivet
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Sleeping

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Off the stool. Blue backpack

shell saddle
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I’m tryna find the exit here lmao

rain rivet
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Eta?

glossy meadow
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We are talking be going out for drinks tonight in the may meetup chat, in Osaka if anyone wants to join!

rain rivet
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What time and how long you guys going to be out for?

glossy meadow
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Not sure probably 9ish and whenever people want to go home

shell saddle
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5 min

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I planned on going back to Osaka to buy some stuff

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I’m here

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At Donki

rain rivet
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What are you wearing

shell saddle
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Green pants

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Second floor

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Gray backpack

rain rivet
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I don't see you

shell saddle
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Second floor

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Wait there I’ll come downstairs

lofty relic
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May be able to join another night

hexed umbra
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I’ll be down for 28 night and 29 as I’m leaving on the 30

shell saddle
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Oh wow lmao

shut rune
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Anyone gonna be in Osaka tomorrow night?

near hornet
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Maybe? It really depends the timing

cobalt meteor
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Anyone in Osaka between tomorrow and Thursday keen for a drink somewhere?

green goblet
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weā€˜re actually doing cocktails today if anyone wants to join

teal gale
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Saw this too late but I’m in Osaka until Monday. Down for other nights

green goblet
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iā€˜m in Osaka at least until 27th, nothing big planned yet

lofty relic
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I’m here until Tuesday morning, but busy this weekend

lofty relic
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Looks like it will rain Monday

hexed umbra
green goblet
hexed umbra
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Ah ok

pastel cipher
green goblet
pastel cipher
green goblet
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on that note.. anyone got any plans for tonight? iā€˜m not sure where to go tonight yet

lofty relic
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I’m booked tonight
Sleeping early for Nara tomorrow

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But I was planning on hitting up Misono Universe sometime (it’s near Namba)

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Want to check it out before it closes for good this year

green goblet
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awe wait that one closes?

lofty relic
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Yeah there was an article the building is shutting down end of this year

pastel cipher
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Im not osaka tonight, but am down to do a meetup tomorrow if anyone is interested.

green goblet
pastel cipher
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I was hoping to be minimally annoying... but its hard with my huge backpack with stuff attached to it, and my suitcase 🄲

green goblet
green goblet
pastel cipher
green goblet
pastel cipher
pastel cipher
green goblet
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oh damn that sounds rough

green goblet
pastel cipher
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Gonna switch to DMs if you're ok with that? (To keep osaka meetup thread on topic)

Tomorrow you, fitzroy, and I find stuff to do - and anyone else if they have interest too šŸ™‚

green goblet
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absolutely

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so updating the thread šŸ˜‚
still roaming around shinsaibashi if anyone is interested in joining in

near sphinx
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I’ve been onsening it up at my hotel but down for adventures tomorrow

pastel cipher
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Hopefully im not too tired when we meet.... im onsening in a minute. Checkout at 10am 🄲

lofty relic
near sphinx
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I’m by ebisubashi bridge, probably will head to Osaka castle in a bit

sly notch
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Not as late as last time though

teal gale
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I’m doing the nighttime at the aquarium though so I won’t be free until maybe 9

sly notch
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No problem

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Then just hit me up once you're done

near sphinx
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Anyone interested in food?

silver escarp
near sphinx
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I’m about to shower then I’m good to meet anywhere

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Maybe an izakaya, haven’t really been to one yet

pastel cipher
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In a minute

silver escarp
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I’m at dotonbori

pastel cipher
green goblet
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we wait on the stairs there

silver escarp
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On my way

green goblet
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@near sphinx you joining us?

sly notch
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I'll dm my name

near sphinx
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I’m running behind schedule but about to leave my hotel, I’m not too far

green goblet
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alright. weā€˜re still sitting there waiting

near sphinx
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You’re not waiting on me I hope??

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Do your thing, I’ll catch up

green goblet
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we sure do šŸ˜‚

near sphinx
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Oh my goodness, I did not realize that. I’m at least twenty minutes out , please order and do your thing

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Sorry!

green goblet
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no worries at all šŸ˜…

near sphinx
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On the road, eta 10 minutes. I am easily recognizable, tall and bald with a red beard

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What should I look for

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I’m outside, not clear on where it exactly is

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I found this locked door saying closed….

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@green goblet am I being taught a lesson about tardiness

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Okay I’ll grab a bite nearby and hopefully catch y’all at the next spot

green goblet
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oh noooo so sorry! we’re waiting for food rn @near sphinx
should we meet after?

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going to a bar afterwards because iā€˜m an idiot and forgot my wallet there yesterday šŸ˜‚

near sphinx
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Yeah sure I can do a bar just lmk when and where

green goblet
near sphinx
green goblet
near sphinx
green goblet
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or 10 šŸ˜‚

near sphinx
green goblet
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weā€˜re already there waiting outside

sly notch
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Great night though

teal gale
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lol famous last words

gleaming bison
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Hello šŸ‘‹ just arrived to Osaka, any meeting up tonight?

slim dagger
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Hey, my boyfriend and I (gay M couple 25/32), from US, are gonna be bar hopping Dotonbori tonight (:

chilly osprey
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I’d be down for a couple drinks, if you don’t mind me tagging along

slim dagger
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Cool, we were gonna hangout at Soundgarden later tonight, 6ish

chilly osprey
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I might get there a little after 6 but I’ll be there

chilly osprey
lofty relic
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Was planning on hitting a few places this evening, maybe around 7-9pm

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Probably groovy, Misono universe then end up around Shinsekai

slim dagger
craggy crest
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Anyone in Osaka wanna meet up and bar hop? Maybe go to a club?

green goblet
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anyone up for food maybe?
had to take a serious nap and didn’t eat yet today šŸ˜…

lofty relic
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It’s about to get wet wet wet

lofty relic
green goblet
lofty relic
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Groovy surprisingly empty

green goblet
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what type of music do they play there?

lofty relic
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All over the place. Usually 60s 70s stuff

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He sometimes throws on ā€œcity popā€ if asked

green goblet
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ahh ok^^ sounds chill

green goblet
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ok last night Osaka for me.
does anyone want to join in for dinner?

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was thinking either yakiniku or shabu shabu, would do sushi as well though

craggy crest
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You going out for drinks after dinner?

green goblet
ebon adder
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I’m going to Osaka/kyoto next month - how was the trip?

green goblet
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loved Osaka, people and city are pretty cool^^ haven’t made it to Kyoto since I was always only awake at night hidethepain

harsh lichen
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HallošŸ‘‹šŸ» arrived in Osaka today!

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Are people in town meeting up?

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Or want to plan something?

gleaming bison
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My last day in Osaka! Yeah sure whats the plan tonight?

harsh lichen
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Depends, what time are you out? Start off at a watering hole or izakaya and take it from there?

sly notch
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Might hit up Juso for some drinks after

harsh lichen
sly notch
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Erm now lmao

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I'm 5 minutes away from it and haven't had a meal today so far

sly notch
harsh lichen
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I’m staying in Namba.. should be able to get there in 15-20 mins.

sly notch
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Yeah if you don't mind you can join but I wanted to check out mandarake after and that closes up by 8 so maybe it's a bit difficult

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Maybe we can just meet up later

harsh lichen
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That’s also all right..

sly notch
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My bad I'm on a kind of tight schedule for a short bit and didn't know if you'd come

harsh lichen
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Let me know when you are around later..

past turret
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Hey friends, late to the party, but I’m staying in Namba, Osaka for the next few nights. For those interested, I can organise a casual meetup.

harsh lichen
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For folk who are interested in the indie rock/punk scene, thought I’d share this find.. they have a good line up of bands tomorrow and the day after.

harsh lichen
past turret
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Sounds good bud. I’ll drop a post here and we can organise something.

soft oyster
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Anything happening in Osaka tonight? I just got here today

sly notch
harsh lichen
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brokeboi55’s idea is not too bad as well..

soft oyster
sly notch
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Sorry

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Hung out at my usual place and continued on now

soft oyster
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Oh ok. What’s the place, if you don’t mind sharing :)) Might check it out later or tomorrow

soft oyster
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Thanks :))

versed drift
past turret
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In Osaka for a few more nights. For those available tonight, let’s meet up!
Somewhere near Dotonbori / Namba

soft oyster
soft oyster
versed drift
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All good xD

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I ended up messing around in a arcade

past turret
harsh lichen
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@past turret did you guys get something going?

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@ev and myself just got on into Dotonburi..

past turret
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Nah nothing yet, just had a quick nap and about to head out now

soft oyster
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I’m heading out soon too

versed drift
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Im in nayuta’s sister bar rn but might be down to link up in a little as well

harsh lichen
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We’re at the glico man, hunting for a hub, let know if you’re around in the neighbourhood..

past turret
versed drift
harsh lichen
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Yes we are, wandering in America mura

versed drift
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Bet ill make my way over

past turret
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At glico now

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Did you say your already at America-mura

glad needle
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Currently near Dontonbori but planning stuff for tomorrow- is Amerikamura worth hitting up?

harsh lichen
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Shall we meet here? Think is in the middle for all..

past turret
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Haha why did I know someone would suggest the hub

harsh lichen
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Haha.. is an obvious start.. can branch out from there..

past turret
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Just arrived, drop a message when your all here

soft oyster
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I should be there in 10

cloud totem
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Still there? Cool if I show?

harsh lichen
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Yes, we’re 3 now counting 4, come over..

cloud totem
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Here, where everyone at

harsh lichen
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For people who are in Osaka next Thursday, here’s a party that comes recommended by the locals..

harsh lichen
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Was super fun yesterday gents @past turret @soft oyster @tranquil thunder @cloud totem, thanks!

tranquil thunder
ebon adder
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I fly out in 12 hours