May 2025

[bright island]

https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1360943063274360852

ive created the event in meeting

[bold yoke]

omg 4 more weeks till i take my flight to Japan LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[stark lynx]

I got some for late May- with my wife’s assistance we were on three devices- two computers & a phone. One of the three got sub 4k in line. The best way to get em is to have as many devices and helpers as you can rustle up.

[hybrid olive]

Ayooo time will fly by!!!

[wind fern]

This is the day I arrive 😭

[floral linden]

Same! Well 3.5 weeks. This is the first trip I've been excited for in a few years

[junior latch]

Just over 5 weeks for me 🤩 cannot wait!

[brazen wing]

3.5-ish weeks for me too

[analog hare]

3.5 weeks too!

[wind fern]

5 weeks

[coarse eagle]

37 days for me

[dense mortar]

anyone wanna share their top 3 things they're looking forward to, in tokyo especially?

It's my third time and I was supposed to come with a friend but he had to bail last minute due to work

[junior latch]

Egg Sando 🤣

[half raven]

I just learned about the Japanese Communist Party so now my top priority is going to their headquarters 😂

[dense mortar]

can i get some conventional top3s

😂

[half raven]

😆

Tbh I more excited about my boyfriend being excited since it's his first time. Im looking forward to teamlabs

It was so niceee

[dense mortar]

i've done most basic tokyo tourist stuff past two times, only thing on the itinerary is SquareEnix store

[frosty pine]

I’m going to the final fantasy eorzea cafe

[half raven]

Youre into anime and stuff so I can't help you with that 😔. But I'm non ironically looking forward to a lot of food

[dense mortar]

@frosty pine I can check that out. thanks!

[half raven]

Also cup noodles museum, but that's in osaka (and yokohama)

[dense mortar]

@half raven yeah im a glutton so most of my visit list is restaurants and stuff. but I wanna do something when im not eating haha

[half raven]

Im a big instant noodles appreciator

[dense mortar]

you should visit the inventor's grave or something

[half raven]

They have a bronze statue of him 🥲

[dense mortar]

sprinkle some ramen powder packets over the grave

and add hot water

[half raven]

Hahaha

Im looking forward to day trips too, are you gonna do daytrips

[frosty pine]

It’s really cool! For my dates it’s only the open cafe
All private rooms are booked

[junior latch]

I know its been mentioned before but anyone looking to catch a baseball game end of may?

[frosty pine]

Any day in mind?

[junior latch]

Nothing in mind as of yet was just interested to see where and if anything happening from 21st May onwards

Being from the UK i know nothing about baseball but it looks like it'd be fun

[half raven]

I have no idea how baseball works

[junior latch]

Id just be there for the beer an vibes 😂

[half raven]

Id rly like to go to a sumo event

But Ill be in Osaka those days

[junior latch]

Same but i think its near impossible now to get

[half raven]

https://www.buysumotickets.com/shop/special-events/2025-05-31-Tokyo

That's not tournament but retirement ceremony with matches

Which is pretty cool

[frosty pine]

I’m interested I know a little bit about it

[odd widget]

I got tickets to a game

on the 20th

[junior latch]

Ahh nice, thats when I land in tokyo

[craggy mantle]

@brazen wing just looked it up it's 7800 yen to see bloodywood 💀 so expensive

[brazen wing]

You doing it?

[craggy mantle]

kinda on the fence. their setlist is only 9 songs which honestly isnt that long. i paid similar price for opeth concert and that was like 2 hours

plus not a fan of this new album so far lol

[brazen wing]

Kinda missed me too

Do they have the songs they're going to play or is that not known till the event

If not then they're probably going to play the new album, right? Then I'd skip it 😅

[quick idol]

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

[craggy mantle]

it's a pretty fire setlist dont get me wrong but not a long one

[brazen wing]

Worth the 50 bucks imo

Has some good ones in there

[craggy mantle]

its 80 for me 😭

i'll think about it a bit more lol

are concerts usually cheaper or more expensive toward or on the day of?

[wind fern]

1. The ropeway over Mt. Hakone, which I failed to do last time due to high winds.
2. Try more foods. Last time I mostly did ramen and curry, but I got into sushi since then so I’m going to be looking for that as well as hotpot.
3. I’m a public transit enthusiast so I just like existing in Tokyo lol

Gonna be doing DisneySea but mot sure how actually excited for it I am.

[bright island]

Top 3 things in Tokyo : habo advertised event on 14th/ computer parts shopping / cosplayers

[brazen wing]

I'm going to try and snag a Shibuya sky ticket, this time for sure lol

I have one evening in Tokyo and I want to spend it on a meetup, karaoke if possible

[craggy mantle]

are parts cheaper in japan?

[bleak garnet]

7/11 Spaghetti
Coco Curry
Live Music

[heavy slate]

Anyone want to go to the Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama on 27 May? Looking for a buddy to do the Chicken Ramen Factory experience 😁

[bright island]

Not anymore

[craggy mantle]

maybe for americans....will take a look at pc parts if we come across it

would be sick to get some cheap ssds

[bright island]

There was a brief period when the yen fell to 150yen per usd

That was the best time to buy any existing stock

When stores are trying to clear stock for new Amd 9000series and Nvidia 5000series

[thorn arrow]

Top things in looking forward to in Tokyo
Nakano Broadway
Exploring listening bars in Tokyo esp in the Koenji Neighbourhood
And the sours 🤭

[junior bramble]

i really enjoyed nakano broadway even though i didn't actually buy anything

big fan of digimon cyber sleuth so seeing the actual building & all the stores as in the game was super exciting

[ornate fable]

Whats a listening bar @thorn arrow ?

[coarse eagle]

Also curious

[dense mortar]

thank you everyone. seems like i'll be checking out some live performance stuff. and keep an eye out for gpu or ssd deals

maybe i'll go to hakone again and do cable car. and the open air museum

[analog hare]

no time for me to watch live performances this time, maybe until next year, meanwhile I need to listen to more music first

[dense mortar]

i listened to j-pop and rock over 10 years ago lol. only songs i know that's recent are anime songs . but i'll still go to live acts just for the experience haha

[analog hare]

if I have commited any days close to osaka or tokyo I may well be able to squeeze some in, but I will be too far from it, should focus on sightseeing instead

[kind wagon]

IF anyone wanna go and experience TeamLab Borderless with me on Thursday may 8, and potentially grab breakfast before, I'm down to arrange something 🙂

[ornate fable]

Anyone planning on trying some pachinko when they visit ?

[bleak garnet]

I told myself i wouldnt spend anymore money on pachinko hahah. Go play at an arcade instead. you get more value for your money

[ornate fable]

Ahah! I would like to try just for the experience. There will be plenty of time at the arcade as well :p ahah

[bleak garnet]

no as in there is pachinko at arcades. you just play for fun and not for money

at arcades you get like double the amount of balls for the same amount of money

2000 yen will last you a lot longer at pachinko machines in the arcade compared to an actual pachnko parlor

[bright island]

Pachinko isn’t fun because it requires a lot of time

There used to be pachinko palors that exchange metal balls for food/figures but Covid/lack of profit took them all out

[bleak garnet]

the first time you go its cool for like 30 mins. I got a spree of jackpots once and ended up bieng in there for hours. I just turned the handle and watched stuff on my phone. all for 10000 Yen😅

[bright island]

No different from mobile gacha games though

But then again, I’m not a fan of gambling

I treat such activities in terms of money/time spent

I do enjoy some crane machine games

[ornate fable]

O I didn't even know that was a thing ! Thanks for the suggestion that's a great idea !

[bright island]

That machine is present all Asian arcades

Just that Japan don’t allow you to cash out

I played those games in my country and cashed out some Bluetooth keyboards and 3 airfryers

[bleak garnet]

goto a round 1. They have a "medal" game floor. thats where the pachinko machines are. If you win the jackpot you just get more tokens to use

for refernce, at real pachinko parlors it might 1y/2y/3y/4y/5yen per ball. 1000Y is gone in like 15 Mins.

But at the arcade, you get double or triple your moneys worth in balls. the 1yen machines at the arcade give you close to 200 balls or something (I forget) so if you just wanna play for fun goto an arcade

[autumn oak]

Trip bout to be eat, sleep, coin pushers

[half raven]

Maybe you know something about this. Many years ago I was on a train and saw these people all wearing some bracelet. And when we passed by some pachinkos, they would be pointing at them but I couldn't understand what they were saying. I got the feeling they were gambling addicts

[bright island]

Promotion I guess

[half raven]

The bracelet had nothing to do with pachinko, i mean they didnt have any branding

Idk if there is any relation, just got this feeling that they were some weirdoes 😅

[bright island]

I’m guessing it’s an event and that bracelet is some form of status or promo

[half raven]

Yeahh, I imagined something like that. Felt cultish

[bright island]

But shouldn’t think too far into it

I mean events have their own bracelets for re entry

https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-announces-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-at-429-16gb-and-379-8gb-299-rtx-5060-launches-next-month

Something to look forward to

[half raven]

They didnt look like event bracelets at all, but as I said, maybe not related to their interest in all the pachinkos we passed by

[half raven]

Ohh I knew I was onto something

[bright island]

Haha

Superstition

[alpine lantern]

I like Kolor, though that's a bit expensive

[ornate fable]

ah great ! thank you for all the info mate much appreciated !

[thorn arrow]

So it's like record cafes or bars where you can choose a vinyl record and play it
Some bars have like themes and they play specific music genres
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j3s8dP08N/?igsh=Z3NxNHllMGxzaHNl

[junior latch]

Yesss I've seen these, they look proper chill..definitely hitting up one of these spots

Grab a coffee and relax with some wu tang vinyls

https://tenor.com/view/twitch-swiftmo-righturken-jamming-head-bop-gif-18266009

[bleak garnet]

https://tenor.com/view/gamba-gif-25945486

Round 2 lets gooo

[thorn arrow]

Oh yes
During the last few days of my trip I'm in a hostel in Koenji and that place has a lot of these so gonna chill there

[ornate fable]

I would love that! I am Going to add that to my list of things to do for sure. Any places you found that look particularly interesting?

Ah sorry I just seen your second message about Koenji, I will have a google and see what I can find around there 😄 thanks !

[thorn arrow]

There are some cafes I have noted down
Wait lemme share

Blue on Velvet - Koenji
Music Bar cave Shibuya

Ginza music bar

Paper Moon (sorry have to look up the location)

[junior latch]

Thanks for that 👌🏽

Theres another I had saved called Spincoaster Music Bar which is also in Shibuya

[ornate fable]

Thank you very much both for the suggestions, much appreciated 😄

[thorn arrow]

You're welcome
If u guys are free on those days we can all head together also if that's something u r up for

[junior latch]

Yeh just remind us closer to time, im defo looking to hit up one of those spots 👌🏽

[ornate fable]

Yeh sounds good to me !

[junior bramble]

oh thanks didnt know this! my friend was wanting to go, will let him know

[junior bramble]

keen for this too!

[dense mortar]

there was a vinyl record bar in shibuya on 4th floor that was pretty chill... think it was called analog or something

[indigo coyote]

I have similar plans! Still looking at ticket prices

[pearl pumice]

Anyone going to be in Tokyo end of may? Looking to go out and party nightlife near shinjuku if anyone wants to join me and my gf

[heavy slate]

I'm there between the 21st and 27th 😁

[thorn arrow]

21-24
Def up for some partying at the end ☺️

[junior bramble]

sameeeee same dates too!!

[wind fern]

18-24 for me.

[mellow trellis]

Way too late 😢 I'm going early may sooo gl and hf!

[halcyon narwhal]

@shrewd sleet hai

[junior latch]

21 & 22 i'll be about ✌🏽

[thorn arrow]

Nice 😎

[pearl pumice]

@thorn arrow there from May 24th until the 28th or so in tokyo!

[thorn arrow]

I m leaving on 25th May

[grave musk]

The 24th will be the May Asakusa Bar Crawl, so I hope a lot of people will turn up 👀 💖

[junior latch]

Ah man, gona be in kyoto at that point 🥴

[solid lark]

Fo sho. Nice im staying in Akihabara that day too

[grave musk]

Quick, just take a Shinkansen back afterwards 😂

[junior latch]

That could be an option 🤔

Worst case if I miss the last train ill hit up a 24hr spa & sauna spot or manga cafe 😂

[thorn arrow]

Ooooo yess

[amber swallow]

Ahh im leaving that day 😓😓 Honestly tempted to extend the whole trip atp there’s so much I wanna do

[junior latch]

Whats an extra week of being in the best place in the world 🤷🏻‍♂️😄

[quick idol]

I’m hosting a lil punk rock festival on the 17th, details out tomorrow

[coarse eagle]

I’ll be there starting May 24

[coarse eagle]

Anything planned into May?

[quick idol]

Nope just 2nd and 14th and 17th and then I’ll need a rest sorry!

🍑#1342801246918152265

[coarse eagle]

No worries just being nosey !

[ornate fable]

23rd to 29th 😄 I will be about every night so hopefully catch up with a few of you guys at some point. Will have to give the asasuka bar crawl a miss as I'm going there on 25th instead 😦

Also if anyone comes across any drum and bass nights while they are looking for things to do I would appreciate it massively if you send me the details 😄

[loud cove]

sameee

[halcyon narwhal]

hello, is anyone going on a day trip to hakone, kamakura, or enoshima on 10th may??

[odd widget]

Keep me posted! I’m also on the lookout for some hardstyle nights, scoping out some places in Tokyo and Osaka

[junior bramble]

i will be leaving that day 🥲

[oak gate]

I'm also leaving on the 21st, but I'd be down for a separate bar crawl before that 😄

[odd widget]

If anyone’s in Osaka on the 23rd I’ll be doing a bar crawl then :)

[coarse eagle]

Damn I arrive in Osaka a day later

[odd widget]

I’ll still be in Osaka for 2 more nights, I can definitely show you some spots

[coarse eagle]

I’m staying in dotonbori area !

[nocturne idol]

officialy booked flights, may 28-june 11 ill be back in japan 🙂

[past epoch]

25 days till I arrive ! In Tokyo May 13 thru 19. Decided to just hunker down in Tokyo and really explore. Im a professional Chef and extensive world explorer ( 35 Countries ) I will be visiting at least 6 major food hubs across Tokyo , Eating various noteworthy foods. I have compiled a list of over 50 items and their locations. I will also be trying Tokyos spiciest ramens at 2 locations.

I will be looking for someone to accompany me to an A5 Wagu course menu , budgeting around $250 per person for a 3 hour dinner and theatrics.

If anyone would like to tag along, send me a DM. If any locals would love to show me any favorite places or hidden gems that usually deny tourists .. please reach out

[red arch]

hello 😭

im new here idk what to do or say but im in tokyo may 7-17 thanks lol

[past epoch]

Just staying in tokyo?

[red arch]

yess and nearby areas ive been to japan a lot of times so

[nocturne idol]

sad ill miss this by week or so 😦 but im def planning for more live shows to be on my itinerary. I went to haku last year in feb per your rec, they remain one of my fav bands

[frank willow]

Hey guys, I'll be in Tokyo from 10th-16th and Osaka from 16-22nd. It's my first trip and I'm a bit nervous and don't know anything lol but It'll be an amazing experience. Since I don't know anything, I'll mostly be following my itinerary plan and visit some spots like akiba for PC parts and electronics and some other local tourist spots. If anyone would like to meet up or has interesting ideas for something to do feel free to reach out and DM me

[quick idol]

Hi you may enjoy #1342801246918152265

[frank willow]

Oh this sounds awesome 🤘 , I'll check it out for sure

Gotta see how to put it in my timetable

thanks for the info

[wind fern]

One month until my trip 🥹

[alpine lantern]

woop woop! my trip is gettin close as well

[mellow trellis]

2 weeks for me !

In 2 weeks I'll be in the plane ✈️

[hybrid olive]

Soon soon!

[oak gate]

Less than 3 weeks for me, I'm so ready 😎

[frank willow]

We have quite a similar schedule, I was planning to visit EXPO in osaka too but it would be nicer with someone

also planning teamlabs and skytree, the usual things people visit

I'd be down to team up if you want 👍

[viscid hound]

Your days align with as lol my days! Woah.
But I'm back at Tokyo from 21st-23rd.

@frank willow @undone burrow

Tokyo 9th-13th
I have teamlabs, sky view, Japankarts, cabycafe, monster hunter cafe, origami museum, sky tree and aquarium
A dedicated day to hike 4.5hr Ishwarayama mountain and visit yamanaka lake, onsen

Kyoto 13-16th
Bamboo forest, monkey park, row boating, boat rafting, Mt Inari 1.75 hr hike, one of the temples, Kumoro night, maybe bicycle the neighbourhood.

Osaka 16-21st
Japankart, Umeda, Moss shrine, Tsutat(I think) tower and slide,
Aquarium, Wonder boat
Dontonboro and 2 other markets, Spa world(every night), Expo2025, USJ(maybe).

Tokyo 21st-23rd
JapanKart, one or two other attractions.

I have not gone through my list of secret hidden bars, ones hidden behind secret codes and doors etc... but I want to hit em 😅.

[quick idol]

Street karts mentioned

[viscid hound]

I understand Japanese resentment against it. I do them at end of my journey to revisit the areas I have visited. I'm sorry if I make you cringe.

[frank willow]

Monster hunter mentioned

[frank willow]

I haven't planned out too much myself other than the itinerary that I have. But so far I know I'll be staying in Tokyo from 10th-16th and Osaka 16th-22nd for a 12 day trip in total. I'm green as grass when it comes to attractions in Tokyo

Monster Hunter cafe sounds awesome

[modest matrix]

It does sound fun ngl but it is peak tourist activity

[grave musk]

Street karts in Japan: 👑🏎️💨😊🤳🌸
Street Kart in USA: ‼️🚨🚔🔫🏍️ 💥 ( aka ATVs in Philly)

[floral linden]

it was so much bloody fun lol im glad i did it before the tourism peaked. even im hesitant to do it now because of all the hate

but i still recommend it to my friends

they need to make it legal in more countries so its not a peak tourist activity in japan

[viscid hound]

It's just nice to revisit some locations from the perspective in a kart. Did you do it during daytime or night?

[floral linden]

Mine was in the evening, maybe 5pm and so it ended up being night time by the end of the drive

[viscid hound]

Would you prefer that timeslot over the daytime ones?

[floral linden]

Hmmm hard to say, I guess it would be a bit nicer at night but overall the fun is driving through the main streets regardless of the time

[viscid hound]

True. I had been prioritising nights over days ATM.

[floral linden]

The only thing I'd recommend is get the longest drive. I did 3 hours and was enjoying it so much id go longer if I could

[viscid hound]

Where did you get the 3 hour one!!! Can you DM it?

[floral linden]

Sec, I'll have to dig up old messages

[floral linden]

These guys https://www.facebook.com/share/1DuniTVM1F/

[bright island]

i'd be interested in the monster hunter cafe if its in the paseala resort

[viscid hound]

Same. When you visiting Tokyo?

[bright island]

10 to 19

[fathom rune]

Anyone interested in attending Cody Lee concert on 25th May, in Tokyo?

[past epoch]

@viscid hound its only a tourist thing right? Don't the locals hate it?

[frank willow]

Ayy I want to visit it too, and we are in tokyo at the same time

I'll be from 10-16

[uncut marten]

Hey all, Ill be in tyokyo from may 16th to 31st! No set plans but would love to mee tup with people while there.

[quick idol]

Hi you may enjoy #1362782100750729336 !

[uncut marten]

cheers will check it iut !!

[viscid hound]

@bright island @frank willow
I am there 9-13. Cannot do 11th. How is 13th midday looking? Should we start a thread (I dunno how) on this?

[frank willow]

Sounds good to me

I can start a thread

You in @bright island ?

[bright island]

if you want to start a thread go ahead

[viscid hound]

Do it.

Also, anyone interested in maybe try a the cabybara cafe? I haven't got times book but will be trying to gun for something.

[quick idol]

Capybara cafe: ethically dubious

[sturdy pendant]

Hi all, is anyone doing Yakushima mid May? 🌄

[frank willow]

Done. https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1363158695374229564

[fathom rune]

Hello! I'm keen to plan a trip to Fuji Q with a small group 🙂 I'll be in Tokyo from 15th may till the end of the month so it would be somwtime between those dates. If anyone else is interested then let me know and we'll figure out a date that works for the majority

[solid lark]

Put me down as tentatively interested. 24 to 29

[uncut marten]

same here, there at the exact same time

[viscid hound]

I'm doing a hike off the beaten path on 11th May. Mt Iishiwara near lake Yamanaka. It's for views of Mt Fuji, finishing off with onsen and a bus trip back to Shinjuku station before 8pm.

[oak gate]

I'd love to join! I was planning on going as well anyway 😄

[fathom rune]

Sweet, I'll make a thread ( let me go check on youtube...)

[fathom rune]

https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1363507670136651957

[past epoch]

Idk if your planning on hiking up Fuji , but from personal experience Mt Fuji is best enjoyed from afar. Otherwise youll waste a half day with long annoying lines and a feeling of wasted time.

[half raven]

You can't climb Fuji in May anyway

[past epoch]

Makes sense. I did the hike my first visit of Japan and went during August. Fkn brutal heat.

[half raven]

I wish I could do it, but I'm there early June, still off season. How long did you take to reach the peak

[viscid hound]

So... Climb Mt Ishiwariyama and take photos of mt Fuji from there 😅.

[bright island]

Another week has passed

[hybrid lintel]

LMAO

[floral linden]

Haha feels

[bright island]

Time marches on and the age of a new king draws near

[viscid hound]

#1363456556733042818
Toyosu fish markets
Teamlabs
Rooftop Footbath
Gundam plaza
Science emergence technology (robots)
Miniatures museum
Go kart racing trek(no license required).
Toyosu Mango Onsen

[thorn arrow]

2 more weeks till I can forget about work and chill in Tokyo
Can't wait 😭

[junior latch]

4weeks for me and im literally just done with work, need a long break from it 😅

[thorn arrow]

I feel you

[oak gate]

Same! 🙏 Exactly two weeks and I'll be on a plane

[narrow egret]

Hi! Solo traveler from Norway here! I've never been to Japan, but I will arrive in Tokyo on the 7th of may as well, it would be awesome to hang around with someone who has some experience! 😁

[quick idol]

If in Tokyo in the middle of the month...
#1342801246918152265
#1362782100750729336

[mellow trellis]

Any nice things or meetup to attend in early may in tokyo ? Landing on the 3rd and staying in tokyo until the 12th, if there's any meetup or hangout?

[bleak garnet]

people will post here when the dates get closer.

[bright island]

It is always better to post early than last minute

[brazen wing]

Meetups are generally on a day-to-day or over a few days basis around here, as people are still busy with lives when not vacationing

[bright island]

If the meet up doesn’t require booking tickets and stuff I agree.

[brazen wing]

Ah, yeah, I was assuming that was the case

Agreed

[thorn arrow]

Should I start a thread for a meetup - hitting secret bars or just a meetup on 8th May night in Tokyo?
Or we can plan here itself?

[past epoch]

Im down for some secret bars , but i wont be there till the 13th

[thorn arrow]

I'll be in Tohuku by that time 🥲

[oak gate]

8th would be great, I'm down!

[gleaming anchor]

I'd be down aswell

[floral linden]

What are the secret bars?

[half forge]

Probably a bit esoteric but anyone going to wrestling Dontaku in Fukuoka on May 4?

[odd widget]

@past epoch which was that really top tier restaurant you mentioned you were planning on visiting?

[odd widget]

I think this is what I was thinking about

I will arrive the 16th with my friend, so maybe we will overlap enough to get some food

[past epoch]

Lets do it. Ill be purely in tokyo for my trip. Whats your budget for high end. What are you both willing to spend on a meal. Id love to do a muilti course prefix

Otherwise im down for whatever. I have a really big food list drawn up

[odd widget]

He just sent me this place: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wtmDypXbYGUHMAAZ7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

We're down to spend decent money on a good experience

[past epoch]

Im down for an omakase experience

Ive yeeted $1500 for a single meal before. This trip id prob max at $250 - $300. But obv if its only a Michelin experience

[odd widget]

Yeah I'm down for $250-300 if it's a truly unique experience

We'll be in Tokyo during the last part of your stay as well

[past epoch]

Ok thats a good threshhold. I will do my research and find a great experience. Once i find the spot ill send you links to reserve your spots.

[old wedge]

Hey, im in Japan from the 9th to 20th would love to do Tempura or Wagyu omakase if you are interested 🙂

[past epoch]

Bonito and a plus 1 are joining me on the 16th. Your welcome to join as a 4th

I will be sending reservation details later today. Whats your budget/ max your willing to spend in a nice prefix meal?

[old wedge]

20-25k Yen would probably be my limit

[solemn horizon]

Guys

Next week is May

[amber swallow]

I’m down!! :))

[south rock]

I'm day tripping to Nikko on the 8th but i'll be back in Tokyo for the evening, may join if a bar hop/meet up forms !

[amber swallow]

Yess definitely do!! I’m heading Nikko 11-13th so I’d love to hear about how you find it ahhh :))

[hybrid lintel]

lmk

[south rock]

For sure ! I actually wish I had time to do a couple days in Nikko too but could only swing the day trip, happy to pass along any tips over a drink if we end up out that night !

[thorn arrow]

Oooo I did two nights in Nikko last Sept and it was the best
Hikes waterfall those temples

Nikko is still my fav among all the places I visited

The restaurants shut down really early btw 5-7
After 7 there's one or two konbinis and one izakaya where all the crowd goes since most almost all restaurants close
And buses are very rare post 6
So if you're hiking def check the timetables to come to the city centre

[amber swallow]

You might’ve just saved me 🤣🤣 I had no idea about the buses omg

[amber swallow]

I’m so excited it looks so peacefulll

[thorn arrow]

https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1364303768203694160

created the thread

[south rock]

well now i wish the meetup was on the 7th so I could get the tips

(I actually don't, I need to get up at like 6am on the 8th to catch my train)

[thorn arrow]

It is
And if you collect goshuins def do that in Nikko

Would be better if you could manage to stay the night or it'll be quite a hectic day
Btw the pass doesn't cover the fancy train (sorry forgot the name)
It covers the bus loop in Nikko and it also covers the cruise I think
But I didn't have time to do that
Also there are amazing onsens there

[south rock]

Worth noting the Nikko Passes have gotten a price hike just recently which makes them less attractive than they used to be

[thorn arrow]

Same here
I didn't really know and we got the last bus I think and it was just me, and one other person I met on discord and two other hikers we met
That's it
And Nikko tends to get very cold in the evenings
Sept end the temp dropped to 1 degree Celsius

[thorn arrow]

Ooo okay

If u want specific recommendations u can dm me
If I know ill def try to help you

[south rock]

They can still make sense, they're just not as easy to make work as before

[thorn arrow]

Yaa for the buses for two days the passes helped to some extent

[south rock]

thanks ! I'll keep that in mind

[thorn arrow]

Since the things are quite spread out it takes quite some time

[stray shard]

I'll be in Tokyo that day if you still have room

[junior latch]

@thorn arrow How are the roads around there? Im considering renting a JDM motor for the experience but could also make the most of it and drive to some beauts scenery 😁

[fathom rune]

I've never heard of nikko but it's going on my list now!!

Thanks for the information @thorn arrow

[thorn arrow]

The roads are amazing
Some hairpin bends for sure

But people do rent cars there since the locations are somewhat spread out
The marshlands and the temples for instance
Around an hour in bus between them
Having a car would be amazing

Some pictures from Nikko

[junior latch]

Oh hell yeah, might have to be done then. Thanks 😁

[nocturne idol]

oh wow, it was one of the places i planned to go during this trip. Def going now, so beautiful there

[alpine lantern]

counting down days already

[alpine lantern]

did you get the big dango snacks from a local vendor there

they are hefty

[wind fern]

I hadn’t planned to go there, but I have a free day on my schedule in Tokyo and now I have a potential thing to fill it!

[thorn arrow]

Oooo nope nope

I tried something else
Some kinda dumpling

Most restaurants were closed by the time we got back 😭

[alpine lantern]

dang!

[hushed ruin]

I’m (38M) doing a solo trip May 7- May 19

I’ll be in Tokyo May 7
Sapporo May8-11
Hakodate May 13-14
Back to Tokyo May 15-19

Would love to meet up with others!

[quick idol]

Hi, you may enjoy #1362782100750729336

[bright island]

2 more weeks to my trip

[desert cape]

Oh this has me reconsidering Karuizawa for Nikko instead

[long beacon]

What’s up everyone, M23 from the US (Massachusetts) and will be traveling solo. If any of you guys are in Tokyo from May 20-25, Kyoto May 31-June 4, or Osaka June 5-8 feel free to hit me up. Planning on exploring all the cities as well as experiencing the night life! Looking forward to meeting new people so don’t hesitate to reach out!

[uncut marten]

Would be down, will be my second day in town

[odd widget]

My friend and I are leaving from MA! We'll be there 15-29

[wind fern]

Also from MA. In Tokyo the 19th-24th

[odd widget]

we gotta do an MA meetup 😂

[long beacon]

We for sure got to

[brazen wing]

Count me in for MA meetups!

[grave musk]

what in MA's water lately lmao

other than the tea in the harbor

[quick idol]

I'm doing a big event on the 17th
#1362782100750729336

[wind fern]

Oh I notice the subreddit has posted the monthly thread for May now.

[wind fern]

My two large excursions from Tokyo (where I’ll be from 18-24) are Hakone and Nikko. Not sure what exact dates I’ll be doing those. The vague plan right now is Hakone on the 21st and Nikko on the 23rd, but those dates might change because I’m going to be making sure I go to Hakone on a less windy day. Last time I went I couldn’t do the ropeway because of high winds and I want to make sure I do it this time. In Nikko I’m probably gonna be looking for a 2-3 hours hike as well as just general sightseeing. If anyone would be interested in going to either of those places around those dates, let me know!

[alpine lantern]

so for nikko, the nearby temple/tombs are a pretty nice excursion and if you want just a nature hike I'd recommend the sennjogahara marshlands

[uncut marten]

hey looking to do those on similar dates, would be open to going together.

[wind fern]

Totally!

[wind fern]

I had been thinking of a hike jumping off from this spot but that area looks good too. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xwczdw5bH5MA18X98?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[alpine lantern]

oh that looks like a fun hike as well

hilly

[fathom rune]

I'm going to nikko on 22ndand coming back on 23rd but am a bit flexible with that! I also want to do a hike so if you find any good routes please do say 🙂

Booked a room for overnight since people were saying the buses stop fairly early

[wind fern]

Ah. Well if the wind situation with Hakone works out right to make the 23rd a good day to go there, I might do Nikko on the 21st. I’m generally trying to avoid switching hotels as much as possible, so I will be returning to Tokyo the same day myself. Seems like around 7 PM is the latest you can leave and still catch the Tobu Railway express for a roughly two hour journey. And later than that you’re stuck taking local trains for a roughly 3 hour journey.

[wind fern]

I had been looking at either this one

Mount Maruyama Trekking Course on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/japan/tochigi/mount-maruyama-trekking-course?sh=bqftyc&u=i&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

Or this one

Mount Akanagi - Kirifuri Kogen on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/japan/tochigi/mount-akanagi-kirifuri-kogen?sh=bqftyc&u=i&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

Depending on how energetic I feel that day and the time. But the area @alpine lantern recommended looks cool as well.

Unfortunately the highest peaks in the area are like full day treks.

[wind fern]

Mind saying where the forest and waterfall picks are? I see several different waterfalls in the area.

[fathom rune]

https://nikko-travel.jp/assets/files/english/oku-nikko_hiking_map.pdf

Found this, might be helpful

[wind fern]

Oooh yeah thanks

[nimble horizon]

Hi! My name's Haven, 34M, and from the US. I speak English fluently and will rely on basic Japanese words/phrases due to my procrastination. Lol. I'll be solo traveling to Japan for the first time in early May; Osaka from 7-10 and Tokyo 11-15.

Would love to meet fellow solo travelers who'd be interested in checking out some places together or someone familiar with the areas. Generally, I'll be exploring pretty leisurely besides a few sites, eateries, nerdy shops, and casual hikes to shrines l'd like to check out. I'll be at the world expo on the 8th and Teamlabs borderless on the 12th.

As far as my interests go, I'm pretty into nerdy things like videogames and anime, so you can bet be hauling merch back home after my trip. If you're in the area and would like to meet up, hmu!

[wind fern]

My Genki 1 book sitting unused on the bookshelf as I say “I’ll start it this week” for nearly a year. Too late now lol.

[mossy sinew]

Never too late 🙂

[alpine lantern]

hi! would like to plan a meetup in osaka on the 9th/10th got those two days planned for a lil bit of shopping

[midnight crag]

Hi all! I'm Jesse (27M) from Australia. First time solo travelling and will be in Tokyo (5-9), Kyoto (10,11) and Osaka (12-14).

Mainly going to eat and see the sites, the only things really pencilled in are teamlabs borderless, USJ and an Imperial Palace tour. I'd love to hear any recommendations for a day trip kinda hike out of either Tokyo or Osaka!

Would also be happy to meet up with a few other English speakers to grab food and chat shit 🙂

[solemn horizon]

4 days till may

[thorn arrow]

Sorry got a little busy
Here you go

Waterfall
Marshland
Lake

[thorn arrow]

Day trip wise - I'll recommend Mt Takao (planning to go this time) and I really loved Enoshima last time - it's really close by from Tokyo (1 hour ish) and it is such a cute little place

[wind fern]

Thank you!

[alpine lantern]

sooooooooooooooon

[wind fern]

Yeah. My problem was back in like September I had gotten through properly memorizing Hiragana and then got busy in October and mostly forgot, then was annoyed I had to do it again and kept putting it off. But I want to at least have hiragana and katana memorized just so I can recognize sounds I see and reinforce them.

[nimble horizon]

Ill add you!

[bright island]

You need a Japanese characete wall scroll in your room. I recommend it.

[wind fern]

Oh my friend, I have those. They sit there right above my computer taunting me. I somehow still don’t look at them enough lol

Easter egg: Your Name poster reflected in the Katakana poster.

[bright island]

I hope you look at it daily

My Pokémon chart is on my closest door

[wind fern]

I find these guys way more helpful

On a different note, I am considering climbing Mount Nantai on my Nikko trip. Seems to take like 6 hours so it would eat like my entire day there. But it seems like the views may be worth it. Plus even if I fail to reach the top, it seems like the stations on the way up offer pretty good views themselves.

[bright island]

That’s good you found a way to learn

[floral linden]

i unexpectedly learnt super fast. I signed up for tutoring lessons, first lesson had romanji, 2nd lesson didnt and i was having a panic attack, i think she forgot what i was up to. I was so worried that all i did was write them out multiple times every night, i could read and write in less than a month 😂

[wind fern]

Yeah I think with the flashcards I can get hiragana and katakana done in a couple weeks. That’s my goal at this point, to have them and my basic phrases, basically.

[floral linden]

Got 10 pages that look like this lol

[wind fern]

I think I will have the basic hiragana done like tomorrow. Not sure how long the compound stuff’ll take. I mean obviously once you have basic, it’s just the memorization of a few patterns from there to get the compound stuff down, so I’m not sure it’ll be that long.

[floral linden]

whats the compound stuff?

[bright island]

I’m going to guess it’s the other variants?

The circle ⭕️ and “

[prime cloud]

Compound is when theres a little one next to the big one

Like にゃ

[quick idol]

Stop writing them out endlessly it doesn’t help 😭

Writing them out tactically (ie as part of Anki review) helps

or just reading them for now and trust that you’ll get infinite chances to practise writing them as you progress in your studies

[wind fern]

I’m talking about these guys. I don’t know the technical term, just what these posters call them.

[floral linden]

Ah that's easy, because it's just 2 hiragana letters that you'd already know

To the point that you barely need to learn anything

[wind fern]

Like I said, the patterns of what makes what

[floral linden]

It literally helped

[quick idol]

“Less than a month” is a long time to learn to read kana

You can get them all in your head in an hour or two, then cement that knowledge in the next couple of days if you pick your learning methods well

but glad you got there in the end

[floral linden]

I can write too

[wind fern]

I’ll say I’m not planning on doing that mostly because I never plan on writing anything. Reading and conversation only.

[bright island]

Me too, if I write, it would be using iPhone keyboard

Even that has its own set of challenges

[quick idol]

Yeah handwriting is not an important skill

[floral linden]

True

[foggy halo]

Hello

[brazen wing]

It is officially 10 days before trip

[bright island]

11 for me. I don’t know what I’ll do when I reach my hotel till 2pm

[brazen wing]

I'll have to, after 20 hours of flying to Tokyo, spend another 5 and a half hours going to Aomori 🫠

At least I'll be nice and tired when I reach at night

[analog hare]

I’ll be nice and tired when I reach Tsuyama

Check in is 3 pm but I reach Okayama at lunch time

[bright island]

I wonder if I should use a timed hotel to relax till I can check in or ask akihabara Washington for early check in

[analog hare]

I arrive quite early in Tokyo that I need to kill time by getting out of there

[ornate fable]

Thank you for recommending Enoshima, i had not come across that yet. I was planning on going to lake kawaguchiko but i think im going to do Enoshima / Kamakura now instead 🙂

[quick idol]

Start your day from Kita-Kamakura for some of the most impressive temples, and work your way down to the coast from there

[ornate fable]

Ah good to know ! Thank you 🙂

[thorn arrow]

These are the ten ten series right

[alpine lantern]

ankidroid is pretty good as well for flashcards

[bright island]

I did this during new year 2025 as per the mods/helpers recommendation

[red nebula]

Drop suitcase at hotel storage then Go to the cinema

[junior latch]

Subtitles or nah? 😂

Im landing at 7am 🥴 no idea what ima do until 3pm

[bright island]

Well hotel breakfast would be my first choice

I land about 6am and hope to reach by 8am

[alpine lantern]

I always like to walk around the neighbourhood where my hotel is at first

hope jetlag doesnt mess you up

[red nebula]

The new Final destination movie(if it's out then) /or any thriller. Should keep you awake

Japanese subtitles.

[junior latch]

I do like FD movies, now to find a cinema open at that time 😂

[wind fern]

I’m gonna use anki when I get to doing kana but for hiragana and katakana I prefer something physical.

[wind fern]

Im not sure what you mean.

[sharp linden]

Anyone interested in American football games. May 3rd and 4th games in Tokyo and Kanagawa

[thorn arrow]

The ones with the dot and the double quotation marks

They're known as the dakuten series
At least that's what they were teaching - I joined classes after the first trip and then dropped out 😭

[ornate fable]

Love American football (broncos fan) shame I won't be there till the 20th 😦

[coarse eagle]

Are there anymore games after that?

[sharp linden]

@ornate fable @coarse eagle

Yes! Many

Down to go to any of these. Not sure which ones are where though I only checked the early games

[ornate fable]

Thanks ! When i get home i will see if any of these dates line up with my schedule 😄

[coarse eagle]

Looks like I’ll be around for the May 24th and 25th game, if I’m reading this schedule right lol

[orchid blade]

hello, I'll be in Tokyo around May 14 to 27 and am looking for friends to meet up with !!! :3

[junior latch]

Im sure theres a few pre planned link ups happening around those times 👌🏽 anything in particular you're looking to do/see?

[orchid blade]

im still planning and researching, however I want to see gardens and temples , visit akihabara, themed cafes like the kirby cafe, ghibli museum

[junior latch]

I believe things like themed cafes and ghibli museums are tough to get reservations/tickets to..maybe see if you can sort those asap - i think a few people in here struggled a bit

[orchid blade]

okay thank you for the tips ill sort these things out!!

[coarse eagle]

21 days to go

[sharp linden]

For ghibli museum you are already toast unless you find someone reselling a ticket

Tickets go on sale a month before

[junior latch]

Yeah thought as much

[sharp linden]

Kirby cafe you are toast as well

Pokémon cafe is booked out too

Ghibli museum is doable though

Check #1056119213082808400

If you have a Japanese phone number you can also buy ghibli tickets from a different stock than the ones offered to tourists

[unborn juniper]

Hey ya'll! I'll be in Tokyo/Osaka from May24th-June6th

[grave musk]

🙋‍♀️ !!!! Any events after the 13th 😭 ?

Also go Birds 🦅

[orchid blade]

thank you😭😭 i might end up delaying my trip a little just to make sure I get tickets to everything I want, anyways ty for the advice!!:)

if anyone is planning on being in Tokyo in late May let me know, I'm looking for travel buddies:):)

[solid lark]

U still havent booked yet? Coming up so soon

[orchid blade]

my flight has been booked! Just haven't booked any activities, this is my first time solo traveling

[solid lark]

Ah ok

[junior latch]

Im only reaching on the 20th, lmk ✌🏽

[heavy slate]

@orchid blade I'm in Tokyo between 21 and 27 May 😁

[odd widget]

Do hotels ASAP, good ones are starting to sell out

UNPLAN shinjuku seemed to have plenty of female only dorms when I was looking

[thin glen]

Weird question but are there any Aussie meetups for election night?

[floral linden]

I'm going to Japan to avoid the election 😂

[bronze onyx]

I book all my hotels / hostels only one or two days before arrival. And it worked really well during the last 3 weeks and keeps possiblities open to leave sooner / stay longer in a place if wanted. I only would recommend to plan ahead more if you are in rural areas where the number of hotels ist very limited.

[quick idol]

If you try doing that around a national holiday though you may be screwed

[odd widget]

They are all refundable within 24 hours

it's much safer to have one solid plan and then cancel reservations 48 hrs before

[bronze onyx]

Well Golden Week is coming and in my region there are still loads of places in that period available

[odd widget]

There are already some top choices I would've stayed at that have sold out

I got the last room in one place in Kyoto

If you're not picky and just want some place I guess you'll probably be fine

[bronze onyx]

Ah okay that might be the difference. I don't have hotels that I NEED to go to. I just sleep and shower there (and maybe a nice breakfast if available)

[modest matrix]

how much u paying a night

[bronze onyx]

Oh different. Cheapest 15€ for a tiny hostel, most expensive was I think 90€ at a ryokan

But that one was with breakfast and dinner of course

[wind fern]

I was so focused on Canada I didn’t even realize Australia had one

[bright island]

booking a few months earlier is also cheaper by few hundreds of dollars

[alpine lantern]

hotel prices only go up the longer you wait

the only thing worth waiting for are price drops for flight tickets

[junior latch]

Dont think id take the risk with flights tho, popular time of year no?

[alpine lantern]

think more like booking the flight ticket 1 or 2 months in advance

that's where you probably get the best deals from

[dawn chasm]

Booked mine back in Jan, 750 eur inc 2 checking, 1 carry one and 1 personal
It is a oneway tho

booked from AMS to ICN, and HND to AMS

[bronze onyx]

There are websites that give you like 50% on bookings on hotels if you're short term just saying...

[grave musk]

yall did anyone get the shibuya sky tickets they wanted 😭

[jagged roost]

Dropped this in the May channel a while ago, but also dropping here:

I'll be in Tokyo between 19th and 23rd. On 23rd I'm heading to Fujikawaguchiko, and coming back to Tokyo on 25th, and then leaving to Osaka on 27th.

Up for food, drinks, sightseeing, chatting, coffee, or general hanging around on those days before Osaka, most likely! Not entirely finished up with what I'll be doing on each day.

[junior latch]

My dates arent bookable yet but ill defo be tryna grab them soon as I can, hbu?

[grave musk]

I missed them, the queue was over 2 million 😭 scalpers got to them first

[junior latch]

What 😐

Scalpers need to relaaaaax 😅

Was this via klook or official site?

[grave musk]

official site

oh wait nevermind i read it wrong the queue was 20k

[wind fern]

There cannot be 20,000 people in the queue for Shibuya Sky every day. There are like 40,000 people in the queue for the Ghibli Museum for a whole month.

Is that really the number?

That’d mean like 15x the people try to get Shibuya Sky tickets as Ghibli Museum tickets, which is not equal to the relative amounts of discord I see online about it.

[keen dagger]

its the number 1 most trending attraction in tokyo

[grave musk]

this was right before i got in 🤷‍♀️

[viscid hound]

It takes time to go up and put your stuff into the locker.
Hope you make it in time.

[junior latch]

Im probably booking for an hour or so prior just to have time to chill up there..no rush

[viscid hound]

I have bought 17:00-17:19 on 10th
and 17:40-17:49 on 12th.
It's in case it rains out.

I spare tickets for 12th and 10th. Had one person unable to make it. But I think you've had to place a name on the ticket so it won't work for anyone else,right?

Yea... so i thought this ain't possible #1366815127713611858

Thats the plan. I cancel if its forcasted to rain on 10th May.
Hmmm its going to cut it very close with timing everything on my 12th though. I am sure the sunset is worth it.

What day you booked mate?

Same same

[junior latch]

Im alright with missing out on stuff 😆 any excuse to keep going back

[wind fern]

Damn. More demand than I thought.

[past epoch]

Yeah fr. Don't over plan, because plans are hard to follow. Just go with the flow, have fun and dont stay stuck in picture view the whole trip, get off your phone and enjoy yourself

[grave musk]

oh dang... thanks for the heads up rip. Oh well!

[nocturne idol]

me right now with no plans yet a little less than a month out

[past epoch]

The only real planning i ever do is what days i wanna be in another place. The rest is left to random exploring. 36 countries visited so far and none have disappointed or felt left unexplored.

[bright island]

Tomorrow is May

[quick idol]

https://tenor.com/view/its-gonna-be-may-nsync-justin-timberlake-gif-6214909

[floral linden]

1 more week for me!

[bright island]

Me too dude

[grave musk]

ooo thank u for the potential tip (hope) !

if either of u @viscid hound @undone burrow end up forfeiting your tickets and are intersted in meeting on the 12th or 13th, please let me know!

[fickle patio]

Hello everyone! I arrived Japan on the 23th. I am currently in Saporro. I might stay here until end of Golden week, spend few days in Hiroshima/Miyajima/Osaka and Kinosaki. The rest of the time, I will be in Tokyo, staying with a friend in Yokohoma. Would love. I will be here until 3rd week of May. Would love to join a meet up? Any suggestions. I decided to significantly reduce what to include on my itenerary and just really enjoy my vacation.

[wind fern]

Today is still tomorrow for me. And tomorrow is the day after tomorrow.

[thorn arrow]

Hey I'm also thinking of going to Fujikawaguchiko probably as a day trip. If plans overlap could I join?

[wind fern]

Ok now it’s tomorrow

[shrewd sleet]

@shrewd sleet private messaged!

[mystic plume]

Hi resident here, I'll be in Tokyo May 3 to 6

[indigo coyote]

Don't be afraid to message me if youre going to Japan May 12-May 23! I would love to make friends before landing in the country!

[vale heron]

I’m currently in Japan and will be around until the end of may

[quartz axle]

Hi everyone. Travelling to Japan for the first time in a week. Doing the tokyo-kyoto-osaka route 😄

[charred crystal]

Where are you heading to Mooni? If it’s Tokyo you’ve got the same dates as me (I land on the 13th)

[indigo coyote]

check dms!

[mystic plume]

What's up man

I'm around Tokyo, will be in Tokyo at 3-6

[drowsy shard]

I'll be in Tokyo May 5th-12th. Anybody have any recommendations or doing any meetups?

[deft ginkgo]

Hi everybody! I’m mark- 26 y/o guy from Philly. I fly into Tokyo on Saturday morning (May 3rd). If any of y’all align with my itinerary and wanna meet up, lmk!

• Tokyo: May 3rd to 4th
• Kyoto (and a lil Osaka): May 4th to 7th
• Onomichi: May 7th to 10th
• Hakone (onsens!): May 10th to 11th
• Tokyo: May 11th to 14th
• Okinawa (gonna swim and snorkel a lot): May 14th to 20th
• Tokyo: May 20th to 21st

I’m most excited about eating great food, soaking up the nature, going out, seeing some art, weird stuff, and having a great time! I’m an ambivert and would love to explore on my own and also meet up with others when I have the chance!

[loud cove]

whats everyone going on the 20th i have a free night

in tokyo

[junior latch]

I land on the 20th early morning so ill be down for something in the eve

[analog hare]

leaving 😦

[past epoch]

Willing to bet you'll be back !

[wind fern]

I’m doing Disney but would probably be down for a meetup in the evening.

[dim skiff]

Going climbing at B-Pump in akihabara tomorrow around noon - anyone want to join? B-PUMP TOKYO Akihabara

https://g.co/kgs/GfeSBDX

[bleak garnet]

I will join! I haven't had a session yet. Will meet you there

Will send you a dm

[quick idol]

Tomorrow evening I’m hosting this live music show in Shibuya!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DIYfLvtyikC/

gigsintokyo

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at TOKIO TOKYO (Shibuya)

Gigs in Tokyo returns to the real world for the fifth instalment of our collaboration event with stunning Shibuya venue TOKIO TOKYO.

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Some people from #1364068841050869880 are coming, as well as plenty who are not on the Discord of course

[boreal obsidian]

Woo! I just made it into Tokyo. I'd love to hang out and make some friends, so I'll be checking this channel regularly :) if anyone is around and wants to hang out, feel free to message me! I'll be in Asakusa for the first few days

[indigo coyote]

Anyone down to plan a discord/reddit karaoke night in Tokyo or Osaka? Hoping for mid May, but I think the idea could be epic

[keen seal]

I’m returning to Tokyo again after visiting in NOV 2023. I’m so down to experience more bars and clubs if anyone else is down. I’m 26M with my cousin 35F

[analog hare]

I mean I will leave on the 20th… and yes I’ll be back…

[civic fractal]

hi everyone! i’m new here hehe i’m 20m going to Tokyo for the first time from May 12-20, am looking for someone around my age to maybe hang out and go with me to tokyo teamlabs borderless and the tokyo warner bros studio tour 🥹

[quick idol]

Hi, you might enjoy
#1342801246918152265
#1362782100750729336

Both have discount entry for under-22s

[civic fractal]

tysm i’ll check it out! where will the venue be for the May 14 event?

[quick idol]

Here https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2xbqnkspViTZoSj6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[cloud olive]

Anyone trying to get dinner? I’m considering finding a nomihoudai

[alpine lantern]

today's dinner: beer

[cloud olive]

yeah…

[alpine lantern]

totemo punk

[ornate oasis]

Hi, y'all. Landed in Tokyo earlier today. First time I've been in Japan, and I was out in Ueno since 1 pm basically. In Tokyo until Saturday afternoon, when I'm supposed to meet a friend in Osaka. I'm okay roaming places solo, but I think it's more fun to go with people to talk to, especially when it comes to night stuff like bars. 27 M from Canada!

[wind fern]

I’m hoping to do karaoke in Tokyo at some point during the week of the 19th.

[indigo coyote]

That sounds good! I don’t know which city I’ll be in Osaka or Tokyo but I’ll keep communicating with ya!

[stiff sierra]

What you planning for tomorrow?

[quick idol]

Bunch of people coming to this #1364068841050869880 message

[keen seal]

@quick idol nice to see you’re still about I remember you from Nov 2023 lol

[quick idol]

Nov 23 was and remains the realest crew

[ornate oasis]

I was thinking maybe some more indoor activities since it's looking like it'll be raining most of the day. Specifics, I'm still debating, but I might head to Shibuya/Senjuku

Alternatively...

[ornate oasis]

I might join too if there's space for some more!

[dim skiff]

Of course there is! Meeting at 1pm

[boreal obsidian]

Oh a climbing/bouldering gym? That looks amazing!

[keen seal]

Fr Nov 23 hard to beat, glad I was part of it 😄

[ornate oasis]

Look forward to meeting you tomorrow!

[chrome locust]

I'll be in Osaka (10th- 12th),Kyoto (13th-14th) and Tokyo (15th - 18th), looking to meet up for day activities.

[distant perch]

Hello (21m) ill be traveling for the first time by myself being in Osaka (19-21) and Tokyo (22-29) for any day or night activities

Plus an extra Disney land ticket on the 26th

[solemn horizon]

When your plane leaving on the 25th

[distant perch]

[bleak garnet]

Come along. There will be 4 of us I think 😀

[boreal obsidian]

Awesome!! I love climbing, I was going 2x a week back home. It'll be cool to see a Japanese gym!

[crude nymph]

oh hey!!! were going to be in tokyo at basically the same amount of time!

[distant perch]

Nice! Maybe we can plan something 🙏

[crude nymph]

heck yeah!! ill send a friend req

[charred condor]

Anyone in Takayama this weekend?

[mystic plume]

Looking for a travel buddy, I'll be in Tokyo starting tomorrow if anyone's up

[amber wadi]

Do anyone when whana get lunch near shinjuku?

[thin glen]

Commiserations to everyone in Kyoto. Just a bit wet today.

[quick idol]

Damn it’s rough over there

[junior latch]

Oh damn 🥴

[quick idol]

Looks like it’ll be flying east though so Tokyo will have a wet afternoon

Such is spring

[storm frigate]

Getting into Tokyo today from Osaka. Will be staying in asakasa. Anything going on tonight??

[quick idol]

Yes https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1367635932156661872

[dim skiff]

At b-pump @ornate oasis @bleak garnet @boreal obsidian

[ornate oasis]

On my way still

[dim skiff]

I’m early haha no rush

[bleak garnet]

Im seconds away. Have a blue tshirt and black pants

30

[dim skiff]

Blue dress black jacket

[ornate oasis]

Black pants and shirt, gray cardigan, but I'm gonna change for the climbing ofc

[boreal obsidian]

Hey!

I'm there also!

[dim skiff]

Same same haha

Running to the washroom

There’s registration that’ll take a few

[boreal obsidian]

I just got here, I'm in black leggings and I have a brown ponytail and cardigan

[dim skiff]

I’m at the back watching the orientation video

[bleak garnet]

We are inside

[ornate oasis]

It's okay if you start without me. I got a bit lost on the way so it'll probably take another 8 minutes

[bleak garnet]

No worries we'll find you. We are inside

[ornate oasis]

1 min away

Here

[bleak garnet]

We are all inside

Im wearing black pants and blue shirt/black hair. Near the Red Bull can

[pine field]

.

[junior sphinx]

Someone do something today?

Im going to Shibuya with my friend

[cloud olive]

Drying my shoes from my earlier adventures LMAO

[stiff sierra]

Im getting fugu today and fish milt

[tidal mortar]

prolly just gonna do billiards/darts tn and go baia/celavi if i dont get tired

[stiff sierra]

Is billards popular in japan?

[sharp linden]

Yes

[sharp linden]

Same

[tidal mortar]

I was supposed to go play golf but the rain ruined everything 😆

[bright island]

Checking to see if anyone wants to go to cosholic event on 18th may at Saitama super arena.

[cloud olive]

Yeah this weather suuucks. Not sure what to do

[quick idol]

It’s dry in here https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1367635932156661872

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vfoDeZ2naCNnG32x7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[stiff sierra]

You said its free? And a place to store my umbrella?

[bronze onyx]

Damn thats unfortunate, I am going to leave Takayama tomorrow for Shirakawago

[mystic plume]

Anyone up tomorrow

[brazen rampart]

So I’ve been in Japan for 16 days and I’m in the heart of Shinjuku tonight for the first time. 😂 it’s crazy!! lol

[charred condor]

Hah same here, but on Sunday. Where are you headed after Shirokawago?

[bleak garnet]

Wait until you get lost In Shinjuku station

[midnight crag]

I'm reading online that some people were having trouble withdrawing cash from ATMs during golden week a few years back

Is this still a problem?

[sharp linden]

No

Propaganda

[midnight crag]

thank you

[tardy basin]

Hello! Will be in Japan from May 26 - June 5 for my bday :3

[bronze onyx]

Short stops at Tonami and Takaoka. After that I planned a few days to visit the noto peninsula and follow the coast until Biwa lake. But after I have read that quite some people on this server love Toyama city I am thinking about to also do a stop there before noto not sure by now though 😅 🤷‍♂️

But wait I am staying 2 nights in Shirakawago, so we could grab some food together or something on Sunday evening

[cobalt coral]

Hi All, 33M UK, flying to Japan tomorrow, I arrive on Sunday. I will be in Tokyo for the rest of May, looking forward to hopefully meeting some of you. Safe travels everyone! ❤️

[molten nymph]

anyone in OWL rn???

ITS SO MUCH PPL

[solid lark]

Whats OWL

me?

[molten nymph]

Its a club

Its not worth it

Too much people and its overpriced as fick

The staff were awful as well

[mystic grotto]

I guess u could say it wasn't a real hoot

[junior bramble]

should be arriving in japan around night time today, might get to the hostel like 8pm. does anyone have any plans for tokyo tonight?

[past epoch]

Have you seen Hanabie play live ? Worth going ? Or is their sound better in the studio

[bleak garnet]

They came to Melbourne a year ago. I watched them play pretty cool

[bleak garnet]

https://youtu.be/t5K496qS8y0

https://youtu.be/2OlArfKGtFw

I'm seeing these two bands play on Monday night. These interest you? Have a listen

[mystic plume]

Anyone in Tokyo now

[past epoch]

11 more days!

https://tenor.com/view/morty-uncontrollably-excited-rickandmorty-gif-8257509

[brazen wing]

7 days for me

[quick idol]

I haven't seen Hanabie

I'm not into metal or idol-style bands, both seem a bit gimmicky. But metal fans seem to enjoy

[amber wadi]

Any one chilling in Ikebukuro?

Any one chilling in Ikebukuro?

[vocal flume]

If anyone is in Namba area, Osaka, I have a three day pass for Osaka Comic Con I no longer need as heading for Nagoya in an hour or so.
Short notice I know, sorry!

[tidal mortar]

im in otsuka which is like a station away, you up to anything rn?

[indigo coyote]

Same!!

[amber wadi]

Nothing special, I was maybe going to look into one of the many festivals going on in the area

[mystic plume]

Yow anyone in Tokyo rn

[plucky rose]

I’m in harajuku rn

[quick idol]

Going to this gig later
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/DHNp1TuyaQL/

[mystic plume]

Wanna link up

I'm at Meiji jingu rn

Anyone knows how to charge my phone it's dying and my power bank is empty

[plucky rose]

I went back to my hotel for now in tokiwadai to drop off some bags but you should be able to rent a power bank at almost any station

[sharp linden]

Charge spot

Download app

They everywhere literally

[deft ginkgo]

Hey anybody in Tokyo and wanna meet up to eat or go out later tonight?

Just got here a few hours ago and it’s beautiful : -))

[sharp linden]

#1330541450018029588 some people going out here

[mystic plume]

Yoww

[fallen sky]

Anyone in hiroshima or know any good food or drink spots

[sick imp]

hello friends, rather late notice but would anyone be interested in doing something tomorrow afternoon/evening? my partner is going to a head spa so I have a buncha free time

[quick idol]

Heading to this gig tomorrow evening
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/DITRq1SSCl7/

[brazen prawn]

I’m diggin that poster

[zealous marsh]

Per chance anyone in Kyushu? I’m going around currently 🙂

[prime cloud]

Anyone going to the Iwakuni airshow tomorrow?

[ruby elm]

Sounds cool, what time are you thinking?

[prime cloud]

I'm probably gonna aim to arrive around 8 I guess?

Maybe even a bit later

[prime cloud]

I think I will go even later actually, like 9-9:30

[charred vigil]

Hey people, 26m arriving from Ireland arriving into Tokyo today will be in Japan till the 24th but in Shinjuku for the next 8 days. Interested in doing some bar hopping if people are interested as well some day activities

[junior latch]

If anyone in Kyoto on the 23/24th wana link up for a drink/club vibe lmk 😁

[junior bramble]

i'm down if others are too?

[plucky rose]

What time

[still haven]

Anyone in Tokyo tryna have a few drinks today?

[still haven]

Ayo. Lets get it lol I want a couple beers/highballs

[worn mural]

i'm in tokyo 15th-22nd if you guys are around that time! 27M from the US btw

[mellow trellis]

Maybe later im up

[quick idol]

Look at this #1362782100750729336

Of course you can join me today if you want music and lots of locals along with your drinks #1302999235121123328 message

[junior bramble]

yeah i think a few people are coming by around that time too so we can go out for drinks then!

[still haven]

Fa sho. 👍

[worn mural]

sick! yeah would love to join if ppl are down

[still haven]

Yeah I’m tryna eat first not drink yet hahaha

[worn mural]

ah i got other reservations during that day in the afternoon, i open to things in the evening tho

[charred condor]

Anyone in Kanazawa want to meet up?

[vale heron]

Thinking about a day trip to see shosenkyo gorge if anyone is interested

[prime cloud]

I really want to try Airsoft, anyone wanna do some? Probably on the 6th

Tokyo

[frank willow]

Only 6 days left until Japan guys

[patent comet]

Hi! I'm 29F from Poland. This is my first time in Japan and I'm super excited! I’ll be in Kyoto from May 27 to 31, and in Osaka from May 31 to June 4. Would love to meet up for some sightseeing, dinner, drinks, or whatever 🙂

[quartz axle]

Ill be in tokyo friday morning, can't check in till mid afternoon so if anyone wants to hang lmk 😄

[lime juniper]

Anyone want to go visit some shrines and stuff tomorrow around tokyo? Thinking of that or going to Nikko on a day trip if anyone else is also going there?

[amber wadi]

I'm at nikko right now, it was crazy how many people it was. Remember it was and I still think it is golden week. I had ticket from a tour, otherwise it would take maybe 2 hours queuing and then you have 20 to 30 minutes queuing inside of the shrine complex itself.

[quick idol]

I’m going to an all-afternoon music show today, if anyone’s looking for some entertainment
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/DI_EXmXyckS/

A variety of acts but lots of punk bands. I think there’s gonna be a lot of people and it’s gonna be a bit crazy

First act Bakyun the everyday is one of my favourite bands of all time

[latent flame]

any other highlights?

[quick idol]

Depends what you consider a highlight really, but they're all great bands with something unique and special about them

Magic, Drums & Love is probably the most appropriately-named band ever
https://youtu.be/O2XzNpjHAgI?si=jrdfkcvNWBdfx8vQ

MANGA SHOCK and Dec Cornelius EX are some real wild Japanese punk

salsa did a US tour recently

Some of the others I don't really know because they haven't released anything, but they have notable members like venue owners or members of other bands

[latent flame]

what kind of punk? I used to listen to a lot of hardcore ~10 years ago, but the only Japanese one i listened to back then was Envy

[quick idol]

Bakyun the everyday is like J-pop/rock punk but with really inspired songwriting, so much fun

The others are more loud and hardcore-leaning I think https://youtu.be/hHmSr6o30DA?t=32

https://youtu.be/5MCW2lMpDAI?t=99

[latent flame]

oh this is sick! I'm from DC and even though hardcore started here in the 80s. There's no scene anymore

[quick idol]

Japan doesn't realise what an incredible scene they're sitting on and how rare it is in the world. Not just punk, but everything

If you're coming you can reserve a ticket here for the cheaper 'advance' entry price https://forms.gle/8R65xBuMCZC6n5Zj9 can’t reserve now it’s started

[junior bramble]

hello! we're (me & @mellow trellis) looking at going to joypolis tomorrow, if anyone wants to come along too

it's an indoor amusement park

[bright island]

Don’t forget to bring passport for slightly cheaper tickets

[junior bramble]

ya i bring passport around everywhere anyway

i think you're meant to no?

[quick idol]

yes it's the law

[brazen wing]

Even if it wasn't the law, leaving your most important document in a foreign country in your hotel room is scary

[quick idol]

Not if there's a safe

[quartz axle]

I usually hide it strategically. Fine with bringing it in the day, but night out nah lol

[bright island]

My mother has put our passport in the front desk or hotel room safe on previous trips

[latent flame]

doesn't this only apply to purchases > 5000 yen?

[bright island]

Joypolis has a ticket discount if you show passport

Photo taken in August 2023. Not sure if the price holds.

[latent flame]

interesting so do people not recommend bringing passport around at night? it was my understanding if we're ever stopped by police we would have to present our passport

[bright island]

But then again 300yen isn’t much

But I take the admission alone to play at the crane machines

Checking to see if anyone wants to go cosholic on 18th may. https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1360943063274360852

[quartz axle]

If i'm drinking i usually don't because its easier to lose your stuff. I will always carry my license or some other ID though

Losing your passport is a PIA

[plucky rose]

If your going solo I wouldn’t recommend it. To much risk

[bright island]

But what if they check id

[plucky rose]

This is only my second trip but I’ve never actually been Id’ed. I feel like they just assume all foreigners here are above a certain age lmao.

Can’t speak for everyone else though of course

[junior bramble]

i mean if it's the law to bring your passport around with you, i genuinely wouldn't risk it tbh

[plucky rose]

I Carry it during the day no worries. Just knowing I’m going to get drunk at night is a risk for me. But to each his own of course

[quartz axle]

Worst case you don't have a passport you get escorted back to your residence and have to retrieve it, worst case of losing your passport however.. much more annoying

[junior bramble]

i feel like there's even more risk if you don't bring it at night in case you get into a drunken altercation

[plucky rose]

That’s what I felt like would happen

[junior bramble]

i just don't wanna go to jail lol

but anyway sounding like no one's available for tomorrow?

or not interested in joypolis?

[bright island]

I’ve always gone at least once to joypolis

But I’m in the office

And takoyaki museum

[junior bramble]

rip even during golden weekend?

[bright island]

I only arrive on the 10th

[junior bramble]

oh lol

rip

next time then!

[quartz axle]

I got shibuya sky sunset tickets on sat and it seems like its gonna rain. Hoping its one of those 'too late out to be accurate' weather forecasts lol

[bright island]

I visit odaiba for takoyaki , joypolis crane machine, pallet town game centre and Tokyo leisure land

[plucky rose]

Seem like it’s gonna rain all week basically

[junior bramble]

it was meant to rain yesterday afternoon but it didn't rain until 8pm & even then it only rained a little bit, you might get lucky

[junior bramble]

@mellow trellis keen for the rest of these too? after joypolis maybe

[mellow trellis]

Sure, that was the plan to stay in odaiba anyway

[bright island]

Sorry pallet town is perm closed

I guess it’s diver city

This weekend is Evo Japan at Tokyo big site

[still haven]

@mellow trellis you woke up okay? Hahaha

[junior bramble]

did you guys get last train last night?

[mellow trellis]

Yeah all good buddy

Went in the wrong direction first so I had to run to catch the last one

But all good

[mellow trellis]

Yup, already signed in

[still haven]

Hell yeah bro. I’m glad you got there safe.

[still haven]

Yeah I had like 3 trains left. I think hahaha. walked to McDonald’s and got some chicken nuggies for dinner lol I was too lazy n pretty buzz

[junior bramble]

the classic tokyo experience lmao

[junior bramble]

oh you guys didnt stay for too long then? but honestly i get the chicken nuggies, i got a riceball then passed out

[still haven]

We took a shot and then drank a beer at the station hahah so we chilled a little bit.

[prime cloud]

What time are you thinking?

[junior bramble]

im not sure @mellow trellis what time?

im guessing best to get there at opening time to beat crowds

[mellow trellis]

Probably yeah, havent checked yet

It opens at 10 am so lets get there by then

[junior bramble]

okie

see you there then!

[bleak garnet]

Tomorrow is a holiday. Joyopolis is going to be packed. I went in golden week one year and it was close to an hour wait for all the rides

[quick idol]

Joypolis has a live wait times map
https://tokyo-joypolis.com/floor/index.html

[charred vigil]

This sounds really cool been looking for some punk/hardcore shows while I’m here

[quick idol]

Doors are open so come on over if you’re up for it

[charred vigil]

Sounds good I just need to head back to my hostel and drop off some stuff so my take me a while

[quick idol]

Ok well the timetable is there

[latent flame]

i really wanted to see bakyun, but looks like ill be at this smash tournament instead 💀

[quick idol]

shame…

[latent flame]

do the bands stick around to sell merch the whole time?

[quick idol]

Some of them will, some of them might have places to be

No real rules on that

[lime juniper]

Does anyone know if there is any sumo wrestling matches in Tokyo today or tomorrow that you can still get tickets for?

I’m not researched on how it works but would like to go to watch if I could

[junior bramble]

@mellow trellis @prime cloud how do we feel? should we do the day after instead, so weds?

[mellow trellis]

Tommorow or wednesday is fine for me, got a very flexible schedule

[junior bramble]

okie

we can do weds instead maybe then

just to avoid the last day of golden week

[mellow trellis]

Ye good idea

[sand vortex]

Super late to the party on this, but if you guys have room I`d love to tag along!

[quick idol]

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2080.html

[mild oak]

Looks like I missed most of it 😔 but I’m gonna head over now, hopefully still worth it

[quick idol]

Should be!

[prime cloud]

I can't do weds but no stress

Enjoy yourself and tell us how it goes 🙂

[junior bramble]

what days are you available?

@mellow trellis @sand vortex @prime cloud what days this week work for people? thurs or fri?

we could also attempt to speedrun them all by getting there at 10am ASAP tomorrow & hope for the best, whatever day works best for everyone really

[mellow trellis]

Friday is 😬 Evo Japan first day

Anything else before is good

[junior bramble]

thursday?

[mellow trellis]

Thursday is good. Wednesday and tuesday too

[bright island]

Technically that’s in odaiba too

[mellow trellis]

True that, but idk when my pool will start sooo 😅

[cobalt coral]

I'd love to join if that's ok? Wed or Thurs work for me

[sand vortex]

Any day works for me! Thursday might be a bit tight but I can probably swing it as long as it’s not too early

[junior bramble]

whats considered not too early for you?

[sand vortex]

I have to drop my luggage off at my next accommodation so any time after 10:30 should be gucc?

[junior bramble]

it opens at 11 on thursday @cobalt coral @mellow trellis @sand vortex @prime cloud would that work for everyone?

[charred vigil]

Finally got here after some detours

[quick idol]

Well done

Which side are you in?

[charred vigil]

I’m not sure to be honest

[sand vortex]

Yup! I might lag behind a bit but I can always catch up 🙂

[junior bramble]

yup ez

[prime cloud]

Haha nah sorry I am leaving Tokyo from Weds-Fri

Seriously dont worry

[mild oak]

I also just got here, on the back of three side now. Wearing a light t shirt and white/blue striped shoes

[junior bramble]

😭

[prime cloud]

I'll see, maybe I can push back my plans by a day

[bleak sparrow]

Anyone at the Fuchu Matsuri tonight?

[amber wadi]

Was 2day ago it was rally fun

[bleak sparrow]

Tonight theres the procession

Looking forward to it

[amber wadi]

Ya I whant to go, but I am dead tried from hike Nantai, in Nikko

And I am on the train right now

[junior bramble]

if not could always hang out tomorrow as well?

maybe not joypolis but cbk for something else

[prime cloud]

Possibly, what would you be thinking?

[junior bramble]

atm got no plans, were you wanting to do anything before leaving Tokyo?

[prime cloud]

Not really tbh, just something to keep me entertained haha

[indigo coyote]

Is anyone going to Takachino Gorge or Fukuoka

[solid lark]

Fukuoka 20th for 3 days

[indigo coyote]

3 days seem like a lot, are you winging or planning heavily?

[solid lark]

In between, this trip im taking a more relaxed approach

[indigo coyote]

What characteristic or activity drew you there?

[solid lark]

The yatais, i wanted to see the buddha statue that lays on its side. Also was going to do the gorge, beppu and yufuin, but got too ambitious. I can do those in other trips.

[prime cloud]

Fukuoka is nice, you can definitely take it slow there

Not a whole lot to do there though lol

[indigo coyote]

Okay nice! If you’re adding beppu and other areas i can see the huge value

I wanted to do the takachino gorge so badly but it’s an impossible itenitary rn so I’m sticking to Kyoto Osaka and japan. We thought that we could pull off a day trip to fukuoka if we get bored of kyoto or Osaka

[solid lark]

With traveling its really 2.5 days. Dazaifu one day, nanzoin temple another, and filled with eating, massage, shopping, and yes in a slower relaxed way

My last trip was body breaking

If it feels too slow i might do a last minute nagasaki

[still haven]

Don’t burn yourself out but if you can… def visit Nagasaki

[cloud olive]

Can confirm. I was there for 3 days and saw all I wanted to see, except maybe a baseball game

Honestly it would be my #1 choice to live in if I were forced to move here. Quiet enough to not cause issues, busy enough to have some things to do (and a bustling downtown)

But nothing you can’t do elsewhere

[prime cloud]

Hahaha I spent 6 months nearby and ran out of stuff pretty quick

But I still loved the area

[cloud olive]

Not surprising! Area really is lovely

[amber wadi]

Go down to Yanagawa

[junior bramble]

were going to be doing yakiniku tomorrow night if people wanna come along? with @mellow trellis @craggy mantle

@prime cloud tagging in case you want to come along too

[cloud olive]

I’m so down

@junior bramble just lmk when and where and I’m game

[solid lark]

May is so dead….

[analog hare]

Flight in 13 hours time…

[vale heron]

I’d be down for yakiniku if there’s a seat open

[past epoch]

Its barely just begun. There will be plenty more posts soon

[vale heron]

Yeah most people try to avoid traveling during golden week, it’s like the first thing that appears via google so no surprise haha.

[floral linden]

Yep, I don't arrive until Wednesday night

[junior bramble]

we've been meeting up basically every night & have plans upcoming, which is pretty decent i think

[junior bramble]

we're still figuring out where & when but we'll keep updated, likely around 6-7pm

[vivid thunder]

@tardy basin hehe I'll be there from the 27th to the 4th, do you have an itinerary?

[still haven]

Did you guys check out the Klook Tokyo passport? Iono what it’s called but you can bundle some things to save money. I did it 2 years ago

It includes joypolis

[quartz axle]

Oh man I'd be down for joypolis 😆 not in Tokyo till Friday though

[kind wagon]

Just arrived today, it’s super rainy, I just demolished a breakfast menu at Nakau, and I’m wondering if anyone wants to do anything indoors today?

Or stroll around, if you wanna show a newbie around 🙂

[cloud olive]

Yeah idk anything about what to do today lol

Arcades are always there

But today was supposed to be my Imperial Gardens day

[kind wagon]

I also wanted to just walk around the area at my hotel, but the rain is inescapable. If you’re near Tokyo station, I’m down to go to Yaesu mall and just see what’s going on

[junior bramble]

ya but not sure if I'd be doing much other stuff aside from joypolis lol

like from that thing

[cobalt coral]

I'm in Akihabara, good excuse to do some browsing with the rain

[solid lark]

Just checked tokyo, looks bad weather wise for next 5 days

[cobalt coral]

Makes joypolis and evo look like a good idea this week

[bleak garnet]

I'm going thrifting this afternoon too a few hard offs about an hour north of Tokyo if anyone is interested in coming a long

[kind wagon]

While you’re there, do you know why there’s a ton of people gathering 100 meters from the station with people screaming in megaphones?

[cloud olive]

??? Looks great to me

Saturdays kind of a bummer but Wednesday-Sunday otherwise is just cloudy. No rain

[cobalt coral]

Haven't seen that yet, I'll check it out if I do

[muted lotus]

It’s raining all weekend smh. Do people still go out to clubs and about regardless? Trying to hit up Raise on Saturday if anyone’s down.

[boreal obsidian]

Hi everyone, I'm back from Kyoto and now I'm in Shinjuku and disappointed about the rain! Let me know if anyone wants to hang out :)

[boreal obsidian]

I'd also love to join if you have any open spots!

[junior bramble]

cool we're still deciding on a place, no bookings yet but will keep yall updated@boreal obsidian @cloud olive @vale heron

[boreal obsidian]

Yay, thank you!

[still haven]

Most likely not but is anyone in Sendai lol

[craggy mantle]

@boreal obsidian @cloud olive when is a good time for you with yakiniku? we found this place https://s.tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131101/13016807/

[cloud olive]

I can make pretty much any time this evening work

[craggy mantle]

👍 and you ok with ayce?

[cloud olive]

oh heck yeah

is that both nomihodai and tabehodai? oh lord

this will be fascinating

[craggy mantle]

idc wat those are just found this one randomly while browsing tabelog lol

[boreal obsidian]

I can do anytime pretty much!

My hotel check in is at 3 pm but after that I'm free whenever

[craggy mantle]

ok so we'll do reservation for 6 ppl for now any of the courses interest you 2?

[boreal obsidian]

I will actually eat literally anything so it all looks good to me

[cloud olive]

Something with wagyu

Other than that I’m flexible

[junior bramble]

so you want the wagyu course then?

[craggy mantle]

I found the place so you guys choose the rest 😂 😂

[cloud olive]

I didn’t know that was a specific one lol, I thought most of them had that

[craggy mantle]

they all have all you can drink too so the prices are worth it imo

[boreal obsidian]

Okay that's fair HAHA

[junior bramble]

nah there's 3 levels, if you scroll down to the overview tab. the wagyu course is the most expensive one, but idm if that's the preferred course

[cloud olive]

ah fuck. yeah just put me down for whatever the group wants then

[junior bramble]

i guess how cheap does everyone wanna go for 😂 again im good with any

[cloud olive]

same and that’s the problem

[boreal obsidian]

This one is the most popular, reasonably priced and has wagyu

[craggy mantle]

I'm fine with whatever it's also half off for tues but don't know how that works if it's only individual stuff and doesn't apply to sets or whatever

[junior bramble]

hopefully it'll apply

[craggy mantle]

or if we can just order individually instead of a set

[boreal obsidian]

I feel like I just read on that website it applies to sets also

[junior bramble]

what time should we say is good for everyone? 6? 7?

[thorn arrow]

One day more 🫠and I'll be in Tokyo 😎

[junior bramble]

ya!!

[craggy mantle]

maybe 7 so if we stay a long time ppl can avoid rush hour

[boreal obsidian]

7 will give me more time to become hungry

[cloud olive]

7 100%

[junior bramble]

alright booking for 6 people, 7pm, wagyu course

[mild oak]

All spots full? Would love to join if there’s room

[junior bramble]

you're lucky i haven't booked yet lol

[craggy mantle]

might as well book for 8 lol since there are ppl interested

[junior bramble]

uhh so booking through the website is gonna cost me 3k

how do we feel about risking a walk in lol

[craggy mantle]

wat the

[junior bramble]

i can still book it, everyone just give me like 300 yen or something lol

[bright island]

Technically you should walk in but it’s still golden week

[junior bramble]

should we just risk it then? idm covering booking fee for now, we can figure the rest out later

[boreal obsidian]

I'd be cool with risking it because I'm sure there are a lot of other options

Worst cast scenario

[junior bramble]

the issue is more if we have a lot of people, it will be harder to find a place

[quick idol]

I would definitely reserve for a big group on Golden Week. That's only ¥500pp

[boreal obsidian]

Oh yeah, good point

[quick idol]

Seems a fair price for the peace of mind

[junior bramble]

alright ill book it now