April 2025

[frank bear]

Thanks, it's so long I'm still on here it's driving me insane 😔😭

[long willow]

Hi. A little early, but I'm Delaney. It's my third time in Japan and I met up with some ppl from Reddit last April and it was fun! It would be nice to do it again. 🙂 Tokyo 4-7, Osaka 8-14, and Tokyo 15-22. I'm hoping to hit some live shows/chika idols, but I would probably do that on my own, but I'm up for food and drinks. Also I speak no Japanese. (warning, lol).

[mossy cairn]

Hello I'm John. This is my 2nd solo trip to Japan and first to Korea. Kinda jumping around cities so if this matches up to anyone, would love to meet up for food/drinks or shows too. Tokyo April 10, Fujiyoshida April 11-12, Nagoya 13-14, Osaka 15-16, Seoul 17-21 and Tokyo 22-28

I'm going to World Expo April 16 in Osaka if anyone is interested

[main brook]

yoooo let me know if you find any chika idol shows on the 6th or 7th! ill be around and interested!

[drifting arrow]

Live show I'm hosting on the 15th #1336278288322269184

[long willow]

Sounds fun! It's my travel day, but I'm sure I'll leave as soon as Dormy kicks me out. Shimokitazawa is gving boochi.

[drifting arrow]

Yes this is the very same scene as seen in Bocchi the Rock :)

[paper zinc]

Hello everyone will be in Tokyo April 21st through the 25 before getting on my cruise. I would like to meet some new friends and locals to just have fun while in the city. I am staying on shinjuku area.

[frank bear]

That sounds interesting, please invite me to anything you would like company for.

[frank bear]

Oh man I was totally hoping we'd be in Korea for an overlap lol

[frank bear]

Ditto

I forgot how long this flight is. It feels infinite

[drifting arrow]

Just a reminder there's a spreadsheet you can add all your info to #1312946671734489161 message

[meager mantle]

anyone looking to eat dinner at a famous yakiniku spot or michelin star place or do a sushi omakase together? gonna browse tabelog and see what I can reserve

for dates not to sure yet, but sometime after April 15

[final saddle]

Im down

In Tokyo?

[meager mantle]

yee

[final saddle]

The 16/17th work for me if that lines up with your schedule lmk

[mossy cairn]

I’m interested. What’s the place called?

If you had a place in mind or were you just browsing for any openings?

[trim nimbus]

hi everyone, i’m 23F from LA and will doing a solo trip in japan for a few weeks. would love to meet up with some of y’all to explore with!

this is my plan:
tokyo: april 10-18
kyoto: april 18-24
osaka: april 24-28

i love concerts, art, nature, clubbing, film. don’t have much of a plan yet so down for anything. would also love some friends to explore nightlife with!

let me know if anyone’s down to meet up!

[drifting arrow]

Hello welcome, I have a concert for you #1336278288322269184

Also general advice about finding music
https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/14sum76/how_to_access_live_music_in_japan_and_why_it/

[jagged silo]

If art's your thing, maybe teamlab planets or teamlab borderless in tokyo? I'm headed to borderless on april 12th

[trim nimbus]

oh cool ya i was thinking about checking it out! not sure what the difference between the two is though

[jagged silo]

Based on what i read online, planets is more touchy art, flowers water etc, and room to room. Borderless is looky art, with crazy visuals and free roaming

Please correct me if im wrong

[hot mortar]

That sounds about right

Borderless is interactive, Planets is an experience sorta

Don’t wear skirts and no undies to either

[drifting arrow]

If you want art exhibitions and events rather than a shiny tourist attraction
https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/en

[echo steppe]

I wore a skirt last time and didn't realize there were mirrors on the floor until I went there lmao

[echo steppe]

Isn't it the other way around

Never got to touch anything at planets

[echo steppe]

Thanks for this!

[hot mortar]

Actually you know what. True. Edited.

[jagged silo]

Oh dang

The internet lied to me

Which one did you prefer though?

[echo steppe]

Borderless is a lot bigger. More interactive stuff

I think they added some new installations at planets though

[hot mortar]

I’m biased against Planets

But objectively I think both are equally nice

[echo steppe]

Same. Last time I went it reeked of feet

[hot mortar]

I’m 100% sure I broke a toe in the beanbag room

[tiny ember]

https://tenor.com/view/nose-fur-kawaii-sniff-canine-gif-20552016

[hollow flax]

I’m down for yakiniku depending on the date 🫡

[fossil grove]

Hi! We (21M,20F) will be in Kyoto on some of the same dates. I'm down to go look for some live music or izakayas and what not

[hollow flax]

Gonna post this again for anyone interested, it's on the 19th

https://ra.co/events/2114684

[tough badger]

https://tenor.com/view/stone-cold-steve-austin-beer-bash-drink-beer-drinking-beer-wwe-gif-16765941

Me in front of the 711 lol jk

[trim nimbus]

great let’s do it!

[compact monolith]

if anyone wants to tag along, from the bigger activities planned in April I'm doing from Tokyo:

• disneysea 25.04
• Harry Potter Warner Bros studio tour 26.04
• kamakura and enoshima trip 23.04
• Nikko trip 21.04
• akihabara 20.04

can be shuffled around (unless already booked lol)

[mossy cairn]

I’m Interested in kamakura/enoshima. are you doing through a group tour or winging it?

[compact monolith]

winging it, I've done some research so I roughly know how to commute and what to see, down to adjust and do it with someone for sure

[mossy cairn]

Ok the 23rd was gonna be a day trip for me anyway. Just didn’t decide what city yet.

[compact monolith]

yep lmk closer to the date, I think it's a nice destination

[mossy cairn]

I haven’t looked into those destinations yet. So if any long hiking involved, feel free to ditch me. I got bad knees for my age 🤣

[compact monolith]

hah nah no hiking, just strolling around a nice area with a sea view (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3XEiaBvcnRi4unQz7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy)

[meager mantle]

there’s this nice restaurant in enoshima called uomi-tei. has a nice view of the ocean with mt fuji in the backdrop

went last nov around noon, it wasn’t crowded at all

[gentle wasp]

If you’re going to the caves there are many many stairs to be climbed. Even with the paid elevators

[main shell]

Anyone in Hiroshima? Here until Thursday AM would love to meetup

[tiny ember]

Ffs where were you last week lol

Was alone in Hiroshima and Fukuoka

[river swift]

The real question is did you get a view like that

[meager mantle]

no I didn’t know there was a Mr Fuji view I sat on the other side 😂

I did get this view tho

[river swift]

Nice

And looking at the clouds you wouldn't have had a great view of Fuji anyway

[meager mantle]

wait I just realized

the photo is fake, it’s two photos combined

lmao

no wonder I didn’t see mt fuji

still a good place to eat after all that walking up and down the stairs

[river swift]

Maybe not a fake photo but not from Enoshima at least. I was thinking this might've been a shot from Kawaguchi?

I only noticed later you were talking about Enoshima 😅

[dull karma]

Hi all, I’m 28M from New Zealand on my second trip to Japan (first time solo) and thought it would be cool to meet up/travel/make friends with anyone

Rough outline of my trip is:
4-7 Tokyo
8-9 Kyoto
10-12 Osaka
13 Hiroshima
14-17 Tokyo

If that lines up with anyone and you want to meet up, lmk!

[drifting arrow]

Hi please check this to see if it interests you! #1336278288322269184

[main shell]

rip sorry bro 😭😭 what did you like seeing around here??

[tiny ember]

Bomb memorial park, bomb dome, Miyajima island (go early), Ryuo Park for the view of Hiroshima from the top of the mountain

[scarlet meadow]

hey everyone, i’m a 23M from New york solo traveling to tokyo from april 8th-21st. would really like to meet some people , pretty much down for anything. into sports, anime, manga, music, clubbing. have a few cafe reservations but that’s it . lmk!

[subtle crown]

Hello folks. I have 1 spare first class ticket for this year's first Miyako Odori (geisha performance) + tea ceremony show at Kyoto. Show is happening on 1 April at 11:30 am at Gion Kobu Kaburenjo.

I know this is last minute, but if anyone is interested to join in please do let me know. Ticket costs 7000 yen, but you can pay me whatever amount you're comfortable paying

[drifting arrow]

Hi! #1312946671734489161 message

[vagrant river]

I’m down to meet up. I’ll be available the 17-22. Lmk if you want to meet up

[tough badger]

I fly tmw morning 😜 LFG !!!

[weak sage]

Rahhhhhh

[meager mantle]

me after april trip 💸 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHYNy5Pv-FO/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

I have to pack for two climates rip

[fallow cliff]

I'm down to meet up and hang out 😁 I'm in Tokyo from 18-25 April so could meet up anywhere from 19th (I will to too jet-lagged on the 18th 😂 ). Let me know if you want to meet up.

[dull karma]

I’m in Tokyo from the 14th to the 17th with not much planned so lmk if you want to organise something

[fringe lion]

Oh to which airport?

Im also flying tomorrow to Narita

[river swift]

@drifting arrow would like a word with both of you.
#1336278288322269184

[frank bear]

Who's here already? Anybody wanna go to tokyo dome?

[scarlet meadow]

Okay

[scarlet meadow]

i’m down!

[paper zinc]

@scarlet meadow hey will be there during that time. Let's hang and enjoy some food and a few night clubs

[scarlet meadow]

sounds good i’m definitely down to go clubbing

[gentle wasp]

En route baby! Yeeww

[raw saffron]

Safe flight!

[frank bear]

@fiffeek see you when you get here

[tiny ember]

Bye March hello April 😎

[cerulean garden]

https://t.livepocket.jp/e/ngk8s

Anyone like cats? There is a cat expo in tokyo on the 29th

Im going 🙂

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fOn24tLT7M

[compact monolith]

anyone in ueno/asakusa and wants to grab food/coffee around 2-3PM?

[frank bear]

I'm in aki so not far

I'm down for a late lunch

[tawny burrow]

This is my last day in japan, what are some good places to see cherry blossom in tokyo before I leave?

[frank bear]

I got told chidorigafu park

[tawny burrow]

Thanks, will look onto it

[raw saffron]

Yoyogi Park was awesome

And the river

[meager mantle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cadHVM6nWGg&ab_channel=InJapan

i wonder how japanese feel being able to experience cherry blossoms every year 😮

like is it so normal for them that they dont care as much, or they make it thing to look forward to every year

though im sure they have culture built around it and has more meaning than just viewing cherry blossoms

[glacial prairie]

what the general opinion of “yakiniku like”chain ? looking to just go grill up some meet real quick and don’t know an alternative

[stark sparrow]

Good, pre cheap I think

[wary spoke]

good and cheap

its my go to

best if u are alone tho

[stark sparrow]

Is everyone sick or smth. I know like 4 people who are sick over the weekend

Someone spread that shit at nebula fr

[glacial prairie]

yeah thats why i was leaning this place. didnt now if there was just a nicer solo eating spot

[echo steppe]

U did

[echo steppe]

Sushiro

Yaki like is cheap and good but if you can eat for a family of 5 it adds up

[glacial prairie]

we may have issues then.

[meager mantle]

I saw some vids about it and was planning on visiting one this trip

[glacial prairie]

just got done working overnight shift and didn’t eat anything so probably gong to rack up bill

[meager mantle]

it probably isn’t the best quality but will fill u up being so cheap

[weak sage]

New toriki items @echo steppe

[echo steppe]

what do they got

[drifting arrow]

#attractions
Sakura are everywhere and there are probably some nice spots near where you’re staying. You don’t have to go to the famous (crowded) ones at the top of Google searches like everyone else

[tawny burrow]

Yeah my hotel street literally has a dozen on the sidewalk. Theyre everywhere and I already seen them in some famous places in osaka. But they were all white variety. No pink ones

Also I have a free last day so why not

[wary spoke]

go clubbing

[weak sage]

No

[wary spoke]

What we doing today

[tiny ember]

Today we bike

[weak sage]

Go f urself

[wary spoke]

😦

[echo steppe]

Ride safe

[tiny ember]

Cheers luv x

[modest aurora]

Hear hear

[modern marlin]

I'm gonna be around Tokyo Station area this evening, walk around for some shopping. then grab dinner and a drink. If anyone wants to hang out and no do anything too crazy, give me a shout

[sweet lynx]

When renting a bike, can you also just get gear with it?

Been looking into renting shit for kyushu

[ancient patio]

Greetings! I will be in Tokio from 3rd to possibly 5th or 6th April. Will then check out Osaka / Kyoto and wanna have a day trip to Hiroshima. And then be back to Tokio on 14th of April or such.

[tiny ember]

You get a helmet and gloves

That’s it

I’m so glad I have my heattech on it’s cold out there

[sweet lynx]

Ah yeah thats pretty much a must

Especially when you lack hair lmao

But good to know

[tiny ember]

I’m using rental819 they’re good

Simple and easy to pickup even without Japanese cause they just use google translate

[sweet lynx]

How ass is the ETC thing? Or are you even using highways?

[quartz gale]

https://tenor.com/view/glorp-glorpdrive-drive-glorp-drive-charborg-gif-5783026409085825543

Glorp mobile

[tough badger]

I’m flying to Hnd from San Francisco

[fringe lion]

Doing YVR to NRT

But ima head to bed cause flight is early

[tiny ember]

You need a etc card yourself to connect to the reader they have onboard. Not worth it motorways are ass

[tiny ember]

https://tenor.com/view/glorp-outer-space-gif-988837663270596515

[cedar hill]

Am I the only one going to Nagasaki?

[wet wyvern]

Lol I just left

In Tokyo now, and starving. Anyone want to meet for food tonight?

I'm thinking Ueno area

[wet wyvern]

Actually I lied, I'm going here lol
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ztyh27dCfHEuD28m6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[narrow juniper]

Did you move to Japan?

[tiny ember]

I was just there haha

[river swift]

Oh that's a good April Fool's joke though, I'm nabbing that

How are you doing, fellow Japanese people

[wet wyvern]

I did, yeah!

In January

[narrow juniper]

I DO HATE APRIL'S FOOL!!,

[narrow juniper]

I'm waiting April's fool end u-u

[narrow juniper]

Welcome! 🙂
Nhk already start to bother you?

[wet wyvern]

Thank you!
Not yet lol

I'm kind of all over the place still tho, I'm here on working holiday so I'm moving around a lot. Just passing thru Tokyo for a few days

[narrow juniper]

Omg I hate all this moving period x-x
I'm so glad I can stay in just one place now :v

[wet wyvern]

It's definitely been nice when I do settle for a bit! I'm aiming to do 12 months 12 cities
3 down 9 to go 🤣

[echo steppe]

The rural towns are so nice too 😍

People are so friendly

[wet wyvern]

They are! My absolute fave spot so far was Aoshima in Miyazaki prefecture

I miss it 😭

[narrow juniper]

Not with me 🥲
People refuse to attend me in sukiya x-x

[wet wyvern]

Oh no!!

[echo steppe]

I'll have to visit that. Have you been out to gunma already?

[echo steppe]

Wtf why

[wet wyvern]

Not yet! I've done Okinawa, Aoshima and I just left Nagasaki. I'm going back to smaller towns after this lol

[narrow juniper]

Idk.. My "let's give them the benefit of doubt" just say they are afraid to handle with a foreigner.
The same happen at coco's once (but they were pretty crowded, so I want to believe they just didn't see me there waiting :v)

[echo steppe]

We'll have to meet up at some point. It'd be lovely to hear your adventures

[echo steppe]

This was in a rural town? You probably saved urself trouble because they closed down a bunch of the sukiya restaurants lmao

[wet wyvern]

Definitely! I'm in fujikawaguchiko for April and then Ito for May
No idea about June yet or after lol

[echo steppe]

Let me know when you're in tokyo 😂

Technically legally here until sept

[wet wyvern]

Oh I'm here rn 🤣

[echo steppe]

LOL oh damn that was quick

[wet wyvern]

I'm here for 4 days before Fuji

I leave on the 4th, I'm down to meet for sure!

[echo steppe]

Yeah for sure. I'm still a bit sick rn but I got a handy dandy mask

If ur not okay being around sick I understand

[wet wyvern]

No worries! I also have a handy dandy mask too 🤣

[quartz gale]

Current view in Kyoto

[echo steppe]

Gorgeous!

[low blade]

Gonna stay here illegaly for longer?

[echo steppe]

Would you want to meet on the 3rd?

[wet wyvern]

Works for me!

[echo steppe]

We'll see 😂

[wet wyvern]

I have literally no plans, I was supposed to meet a friend here and she bailed 💀

[echo steppe]

She bailed after u arrived?

[wet wyvern]

Nope 🫠 about 2 days before I got here and couldn't rebook anything. Thank god I had to come to Tokyo anyways to get up into yamanashi or I would have been mad cheesed

I was supposed to do 4 days in fukuoka but changed it for her

Apparently she had a whole thing happen and had to be in Osaka on the 31st

But oh well, now I can chill here instead 🤷

[quartz gale]

I hope u are here in November so we can finally meet 😔

[narrow juniper]

Yes! Gifu and shizuoka xD

[echo steppe]

Damn hope she's ok

[echo steppe]

I hope so too 😭

[quartz gale]

Are you here for language school or something?

[echo steppe]

No just WHV. Sad I didn't get to see u last time

[quartz gale]

Awh me too

Saddest delicious meal I ate in Japan

[echo steppe]

At least ur meal was good 😎

[quartz gale]

I haven’t had any bad food thus far tbh and I’m a very picky eater

It’s actually scary how good everything is

[echo steppe]

It is definitely possible to have a bad meal here. I pray it never happens to u

[quartz gale]

Might have gotten mega lucky

[wet wyvern]

She's fine! Just booked her flight out of there instead of Tokyo lol

[echo steppe]

Hopefully you'll get to see ur friend another time

[echo steppe]

The glorp luck

[low blade]

Wait Kitkat is a whv actually easy to get? Or how does that work?

[weak sage]

Very easy

[low blade]

Like remote job? Or

[echo steppe]

If youre under 30 and meet the expected amount of money then yes

[weak sage]

You don’t need a job

[echo steppe]

^

[weak sage]

And you don’t need COE

just need to have 3000 in ur bank and be less than 30

[echo steppe]

Not looking forward to COE stufd

[low blade]

Ah rip being 30

Ye coe takes 3 months of waiting

[echo steppe]

Youre on a work visa yes?

Or are u married

[low blade]

Wair fr? Only 3k? LOL

Oh language school

[echo steppe]

Hell yeah what level u at

[wary spoke]

What is whv

[echo steppe]

I did it for 1 month in kyoto and it taught me shit i already knew

[echo steppe]

Work holiday visa

Americans don't get it unfortunately

[wary spoke]

😦

[echo steppe]

For Japan at least

It might be available for other countries

[quartz gale]

Do they inform your company?

[echo steppe]

What do you mean

[quartz gale]

I’m remote worker but I have to remote work from EU, I rly would like to spend 1-2 months working remotely from Japan

[low blade]

N5 💀 It starts this thursday. Guess Ill find out how it goes

[quartz gale]

My work doesn’t check ip etc so they wouldn’t know if no one told them

🙏

[echo steppe]

Honestly I'm not too sure. I think you'd probably have to let ur company know but secrets are fine too 😂

[low blade]

Gonna tell em as soon as you move

[echo steppe]

That's awesome! Good luck man!

It is a fun language to learn if you're passionate about japan

[quartz gale]

Well technically it’s for a job I’m hoping to get as I got laid off so I won’t be trying anything risky for a while lol

Maybe next year

But then I won’t be under 30 😔

[echo steppe]

https://tenor.com/view/dont-say-nuthin-be-quiet-secret-shh-dont-say-anything-gif-13952537

[low blade]

Ah oof. You might azwell try it, fr tho

[echo steppe]

I think the issue was just for the amount they should pay you and for tax reasons, but im not sure if it's the same worldwide. That's all I know for N.A

Can't say for sure for Europe

[meager mantle]

is it possible to work in japan but get merican salary level?

[echo steppe]

I think so. They do have American companies here. Or if you already work for one and they have a japanese sector you can switch to, that is also an option

[quartz gale]

It depends on the job but I know someone in Japan that has spouse residency and works remotely for a US company and earns 140k~ USD

[meager mantle]

damn the dream

[quartz gale]

The company I got laid off from ( 😔 ) also has a Japanese office and salaries there are very similar to EU and US

Though it’s a gaming company so idk if that changes things

[naive pine]

I’m gonna grab some yakiniku in a bit does anyone want to come?

In Shinjuku

[hoary briar]

In Tokyo until departure on the 7th, based out of Ueno

[severe viper]

are there any bars in osaka that are somewhat busy during weekdays?

[wary spoke]

What time?

[echo steppe]

I will be but in ueno l0l

For yaki

[tiny ember]

Ueno is top tier. Idk why people don’t go more often

[glacial prairie]

just checked back pocket and accidently stole the pay qr from yakiniku like.

i’m so ashamed.

[hoary briar]

Top tier maybe dramatic but its a little underrated for sure

[wary spoke]

no invite my g wtf

[echo steppe]

More than welcome to join

I'm still sick

Also won't be there for another 30

[hoary briar]

I'd join but I am standing in line for tonkotsu ramen

Tonkotsu ramen daisuki

[wary spoke]

@echo steppe how bro u been sick for 1 year

[echo steppe]

It's been like 2 days wym 😭

[jagged silo]

2 days in this discord is basically 2 years though

[echo steppe]

Real

[echo steppe]

It is pretty neat tho

[hoary briar]

Yeah. If/when I go back Tokyo, it'll again be on my shortlist for accomodations

[quartz gale]

Light show at Chionin Temple

I’ll go in tomorrow for better pics from inside hehe

[weak sage]

HOLY SHIT ITS THERE

Sjenejeowiwjebsjajwkwkk

[final saddle]

Iggy my goat 😭

[weak sage]

https://tenor.com/view/caesar-anthonio-zeppeli-jo-jos-bizarre-mad-angry-pissed-gif-15097694

The statues are in shibuya until the 6th of April

[vagrant river]

Flying out in 1 hr and 30 minutes

[final saddle]

That sucks, I’m gonna miss them by just short of a week 😔

[mortal canyon]

AYO where can I find these?

[frank bear]

Any body interested in learning how to shoot a bow and arrow rule riding a horse

https://yatsugatake.canadiancamp.jp/初心者向け/

[wet wyvern]

Does anyone want to go to a cafe this morning? I'm not sure what area yet so I'm open to recs!

(In Tokyo)

[frank bear]

I'm down

Although idk how many are open this early

[wet wyvern]

I'm out in Kita so it'll take me a while to get anywhere lol

[frank bear]

Around what time

[wet wyvern]

Ueno is closest to me if that area works for you?
Probably around 11, that's usually when everything starts to open up

[jagged silo]

Im also down

Cafe breakfastier

[drifting arrow]

Free gig today
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[frank bear]

@wet wyvern IDK where that's at. Imma make a private chat

[jagged silo]

Noonono wasnt a location sorry!!

Misstyped cafe breakfast*

But lets just walk around ueno and look for a spot?

[frank bear]

Okay that works. Imma leave shinjuku in 10 gotta put up this laundry

[weak sage]

In front of parco I think

Idk I’m going today I’ll let u know

[wet wyvern]

Sure, that works!

[jagged silo]

Ill be at ueno around 11 then

[frank bear]

Sent you the Friend request

[quartz ice]

hello all, i am landing in japan between april 28 to may 5, right in the middle of golden week. wondering where is less crowded (relatively) and if anyone wants to travel together during this time as a group.

[drifting arrow]

Welcome, get a month role too id:customize
While the general wisdom you might hear is that cities empty out as Japanese people leave to go travelling, sadly all the attractions (shopping centres etc. included) become crowded. Also at the start and end of GW especially, Shinkansen, airports, roads become crammed full of people so it’s not a good time to move between cities

[vivid timber]

JR west not being in the smartEX app or having an app of their own is a total PITA

[cerulean garden]

where abouts in japan are you going to be? tokyo? Im landing on the 28th but dont intend to do any of the major tourist attractions. Tokyo is always crowded but the standard touristy stuff is even more crowded at this time

[vivid timber]

I had to purchase a ticket for Kyoto -> Kanazawa between getting off my Shinkansen and the express train leaving. I finished purchasing the ticket 4 minutes before the departure and had to book it over there

[cerulean garden]

any particular reason you couldnt just goto the ticket gate and buy one?

[ivory frigate]

Nagoya is chill af

[vivid timber]

I did, but I don’t think I could do it in Hiroshima where I originally left from

So I had to do it in Kyoto during the layover

[cerulean garden]

the science museum is pretty cool

[ivory frigate]

Ooo sounds cool I’m going to Nabana no Sato this afternoon

[shy vine]

I love that place!

[ivory frigate]

Jeeez soo excited

[quartz ice]

yes tokyo and was gonna do stuff around tokyo i.e. hakone, chiba, yokohama etc

does anyone want to join me and 1 other on a group meet up between april 28 and may 5th, letus know

[blazing lance]

I’m leaving Tokyo late on the 2nd but I can meet up any time before

[quartz ice]

himegan i'll putu in a group 😄

are u solo travelling??

[vivid timber]

Kanazawa busses not taking IC is dumb

[crude wharf]

If IC was accepted in all public transport that'd sure be a dream!
New-ish here, but anyone up in Mito, Ibaraki area? 😅

[oak pilot]

Hi there!☺︎

I'm planning to host “Snack Night” on the evening of April 9th!
It’s usually filled with locals, but every time I take friends from overseas, they say it’s one of the most unforgettable experiences they’ve had in Japan.

If you have interest, let's go with us~~~
https://discordapp.com/channels/440956791426383882/1355930053225086976/1356571577659166832

[vivid timber]

The only other place I haven’t been able to use IC was a people only ferry in a small town. Cash only

[mossy temple]

Just a friendly reminder that this is still going down at the end of the month in Osaka:

https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1350485689623642143

[oak pilot]

Look so nice1

[mossy temple]

Can you join us, Noa??? 🥹

[oak pilot]

I'm living in tokyo😭
I wanted to go!!!

[mossy temple]

Well, it will be at the beginning of Golden Week... if you have off work you should take a trip/vacation to Osaka! 😅

[gentle pollen]

hey im 21F also from ny!
will be in tokyo april 14-20

[tiny ember]

Bro Kyushu fucks ngl

Having the ride of my life rn

[sweet lynx]

I know, I was there like 1.5 years ago already

But only with car

Praying that the weather aint shit when I arrive there

[hollow umbra]

Kyushu is amazing

[hollow umbra]

Depends on what you want to do

[sweet lynx]

I mean with a car it was already much more accessible

But cruising around on a motorcycle would also be pretty nice

[hollow umbra]

Yea but it is huge! Like going to Kagoshima by car from Fukushima sound long

[sweet lynx]

Ah yeah, I took the shinkansen for that

[hollow umbra]

If you want to go to the center car is the way to go

[hollow umbra]

The dream

[sweet lynx]

Did you take a random route or did you recon some good wavy roads beforehand?

[cedar hill]

Kyushu gang!

[fickle wadi]

if anyone’s staying in Izu around the end of April they’re looking for volunteers to participate in a festival procession - either carrying the mikoshi (guys) or dressing in a kimono (girls) https://hostelknot.com/en/2025/03/31/recruiting-april-event/

[tiny ember]

Cherry blossoms, bike, good roads . What more can I ask for

[tiny ember]

Researched a bit before I went. Some guy already said these specific roads are the best and it wasn’t lying

[sweet lynx]

Can I copy your homework lol

[modest aurora]

Waifu

[quartz gale]

So jelly

[tiny ember]

https://tenor.com/view/glorp-cat-glorp-cat-glerp-alien-gif-1655357165594988381

[frank bear]

Anyone wanna go to sinobazu café, it's a ninja concept café

[vernal quarry]

Anyone have any suggestions for Osaka?

[weak sage]

Going to Kobe

But

[raw saffron]

Kobe beef 🗣️

[weak sage]

There is a Osaka channel

Doesn’t let me tag it for some reason one sec

[weak sage]

https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1350965327051100190

Try here

[scarlet meadow]

sounds good! we deff should do something

[mossy temple]

How long are you renting that bike for? (Nice looking bike, btw.)
And also, was the rental expensive?

(I tried renting a motorcycle in Sapporo last summer, but the quotes I was getting from the rental places were way too high so I just decided to rent a car instead.)

[quartz gale]

I have 2 hours on Saturday 7-9am in Tokyo and would like to see some cherry blossoms before I leave, what would be the best spot? Is ueno lookin good?

[tiny ember]

Until Friday. I guess it’s roughly 19k yen per day

I think it’s probably more expensive than a car

The website said 16k per day but I added the damage waiver and I think that was like 8k lol

[mossy temple]

Cool. So that's 4 days with the bike then, huh?

That's definitely more expensive than a car...

that said, it is a Kawasaki Ninja... so that's pretty lit.
Enjoy the riding, bro. 🤘

[tiny ember]

Yeah 4 days total was 66k so 16.5k per day

My maths derped lol

[tiny ember]

Cheers 😎 it’s only a 400cc though. The 600 and 1000s are well expensive like nearly 20k per day

Still fun tho!

[mossy temple]

400ccs is plenty of CCs to get the adrenaline pumping...
I mean, 600cc or higher seems like kind of a waste with the extremely low speed limits in Japan 🤷🏻‍♂️

[tiny ember]

Yes 600+ seems like a waste here. The speed limits are so low

Plus the weight difference is annoying

[mossy temple]

One of my biggest issues with Japan tbh

[tiny ember]

400cc light as a feather but 600 starts to get heavier

[mossy temple]

compared to the US, speeds limits are about half lmao

[tiny ember]

lol yeah tbh I just do +10 kph once it’s over 40

That’s what everyone else does

[mossy temple]

I can't complain though... I use a scooter to get around, so if the speed limits were any faster, I would probably get killed lol

the scooter I'm renting maxes out around 85 kmph (167cc)

I'm constantly red lining it

probably shouldn't

I hope I don't get pulled over one of these days

[tiny ember]

I think you’ll be fine everyone seems to speed here

If I do the speed limit they tailgate me the rude bastards

You’d get beat up in the uk for doing that

[mossy temple]

some people drive UNDER the speed limit tho 💀

like... bro! 😆 😠

[tiny ember]

Lmao

It’s usually the old ladies in the kei cars

[mossy temple]

yeah

ALOTTA old people in Japan lol

[tiny ember]

At first I found driving/riding here chaotic asf

But it’s not that bad just need to keep an eye on pedestrian crossings

[mossy temple]

In Japan, if you confronted that person they would probably sincerely apologize and bow repeatedly

[mossy temple]

Yup, always gotta yield to pedestrians here

[tiny ember]

They feel safe in the car until someone confronts them lol

[mossy temple]

How are you finding the difference between driving in Japan vs the UK, @tiny ember ?

[tiny ember]

Well we drive on the same sides so it wasn’t that difficult to do. The only real difference is the pedestrian crossing on green when turning right / left.

In the UK that doesn’t happen. Cars have priority

[mossy temple]

Can you turn left on red in the UK?

[mossy temple]

I see

[tiny ember]

Sometimes yeah

[mossy temple]

yeah

they don't rly got that in Japan

which sucks

[tiny ember]

The system is more or less the same

[mossy temple]

nice

for the rest of us (non-UK ppl), everything is backwards/mirrored

[tiny ember]

Yeah that shit sucks. I won’t drive in Europe cause it’s the opposite side

Freaks me out lol

[mossy temple]

yeah, I know what you mean

I thought it was scary, but at some point I was like, I HAVE TO rent a vehicle to get around

I think it's tougher for some people than others

[tiny ember]

Ur doing it tho bro 😎 kudos tbh

[mossy temple]

I've driven a good deal in Japan... so I'm pretty used to it now

BUT (pssst) I really don't think I know all the traffic laws 🤣 (🤫 )

[mossy temple]

I bet someday you'll rent a bike/car in a 'right hand side' country and you won't find it too bad.
It's just like playing the Mario Kart mirror stages 🤣

[tiny ember]

I think being foreigners we will probably get away with not knowing it all 😂

[echo steppe]

Gaijin smash

[rich herald]

Hey, anyone wanna go bouldering in seitama the next few days?

[sweet lynx]

I could tomorrow

[wary spoke]

yo

Dont go to kura

@weak sage loves it but it gave me the runs

[shy vine]

Did you have fun!?!?!? Did you enjoy the light show?

[rich herald]

@sweet lynx great, does Climb Park Base Camp Iruma work for you? And are you free in the early afternoon?

[final saddle]

Have you tried b pump in Akihabara?

[rich herald]

We arrived yesterday in Japan so we didn't get around to try b Pump, is it good?

[sweet lynx]

Though I haven't been, b pump would work better for me.
The one in saitama is further away than I expected (seemingly 1.5hrs by public transit lol)
Early afternoon would work for me otherwise

[rich herald]

B Pump works fine for us, how does 3pm sound to you?

[sweet lynx]

Sounds good 👍

[rich herald]

Great 👍

[final saddle]

I’ve heard good things but I haven’t been. Let me know how you guys like it

[light orchid]

how do u afford to

[gentle wasp]

Get a job / start a business and make money!

[tough badger]

Next day luggage delivery I hope it doesn’t take too long

[tough badger]

I wonder how he has the time to do it

Yikes

[low blade]

If its next day delivery it should arrive before noon then ^^

[tough badger]

They put the wrong information on my receipt. They put it for a flight that was supposed to leave off today instead of my Airbnb address

[low blade]

Oh boy How can they mess it up like that?

[tough badger]

It should still be at the airport I believe because I don’t have no ticket leaving off today 😅

This trip so far has been a complete nightmare, especially dealing with the airport. It took me five hours just to get out no one’s there to help out anybody. You kinda just have to figure it out on your own.

[low blade]

Which airport was it?

[tough badger]

HND

[tough badger]

Smh

[low blade]

Oof it was that busy huh?
Theres are a few info desk but I guess it was full aswell

[tough badger]

Traveling with the wife and kids learning some real lessons here

We have no clothes at all until I get this figured out

🫠

Time to figure some shit out

🤕

The delivery service was Yamamoto luggage delivery btw

As soon as my phone has battery, I’m off to the airport or to a authorize location

[low blade]

They should know about it. Or atleast they can look it up

So you basicly just arrived yesterday? Sorry you had to go through trouble

[mossy temple]

So all your family’s luggage has been sent overseas???

[gentle wasp]

That’s weird I’ve never had any issues with Yamamoto. Always been amazing. I wonder what went wrong lol

Hope you get it sorted soon!

[cosmic sphinx]

Anyone in Shibuya? I’m in chome Hatagaya?

[mossy cairn]

Never knew them to deliver to airbnb. Thought it was just airport and hotels. Maybe that's how the mix up started? idk. Hopefully you get it back. I heard Yamato has been messing up more frequently now too especially with the busy season

[tough badger]

I got everything taken care of I had my host of my Airbnb. Contact them to take care of everything they had everything dropped off within the next hour.

I had to drink a strong zero to celebrate the tide, turning in my misfortune

https://tenor.com/view/stone-cold-steve-austin-beer-bash-drink-beer-drinking-beer-wwe-gif-16765941

[tough badger]

They wrote the wrong information on my receipt

😅

All I can say is make sure all information is correct

[wet wyvern]

Good news on that front: you can find cheap second hand shops all over the place (personally rec book off plus or second Street) and they double as souvenirs
Bad days make good stories!

[finite elm]

damn that's rough bro but, glad it all worked out in the end!

[finite elm]

ngl that drink is too dangerous, goes down too easily

[gentle wasp]

Lol wtf they were gona deliver it to LAX?

That’s not the receipt I’ve usually seen tho

Glad you got it sorted

[tough badger]

I was so worked up My Wife was about to back hand slap me lol jk

[wet wyvern]

@echo steppe you still down to meet today? I'm alive and only slightly hungover 🤣

[low blade]

Glad to hear that!!! Now your holiday can really start! 😄 Have a nice familytrip!

[tough badger]

Thank you 🫶🏾

you have a fun trip as well . I will try to make some time to meet up with y’all. I just gotta make sure the kids get all their entertainment.

I got Disneyland at Sea & team labs etc coming up these next couple of days

[low blade]

Oooh! Neat! Maybe Joypolis is also something to look at for the kids. In combination with team labs

[echo steppe]

I might have to pass i feel worse today 😕

[tough badger]

I definitely need to look into that 💯

[tough badger]

Also, don’t forget they have those hangover drinks

[echo steppe]

Oh I'm sick lmao

[low blade]

someone avtually spread a sickness around then

[tough badger]

lol normally back in the United States, we would eat some Menudo, but I don’t know where the hell you would get that out here

[echo steppe]

I dont think I've seen any here. Best u can do is coca cola

The true Hispanic cure

[tough badger]

Facts

If you can try to find a equivalent of some Pedialyte

[echo steppe]

Aquarius and pocari sweat and something else

[tough badger]

Oh, I didn’t know that

[echo steppe]

I've had the Japanese cold like 5 or 6 times since I've been here. It ain't no joke

Catches super easily

[tough badger]

I feel it

[echo steppe]

Stay safe

They got lots of vitamin C stuff at the konbinis here (food and drink)

[tough badger]

That is definitely the plan

[tough badger]

Awesome thank you for the useful information 🫶🏾

[low blade]

Stay away from Kitkat

With all her diseases

[tough badger]

😂

[echo steppe]

I wish I could stay away from myself

She's gross rn

[tough badger]

Ngl I’ve been wanting to try the Kit Kats. I didn’t get some on my first trip

[echo steppe]

I will warn u, most chocolate here are not as sweet as American chocolate

Kitkats still taste good

[tough badger]

😜

[echo steppe]

I recommend going to their store for it so you can pick different flavors

[tough badger]

Most definitely will

[wet wyvern]

Oh no!!
No worries, I hope you feel better soon !

[echo steppe]

im sorry! hopefully we can meet next time!

[faint surge]

Hey not sure if this the right thread but got in last night and finally defeated jet lag lol. Gonna be heading over to the gyoen shinjuku garden if anyone is interested! I should be getting there at like 1pm today. I’m leaving from okubo if anyone down to link and catch a stroll! 29m solo

[wet wyvern]

It's all good! Next time 😎✌️

[wet wyvern]

It's the right thread, and I'm down!

[faint surge]

Word! Meet at 1pm there?

[ivory frigate]

Omg hi heyyy thanks for asking! Yeah i had sooo much fun! The tulip field was my fave, sooo gorg! and the light show was definitely a WOW

[wet wyvern]

Sounds good!

[faint surge]

Okay I’ll lyk when I’m there. Gonna be heading out soon

[wet wyvern]

I'm 1min away

[faint surge]

I’m inside, lmk where to meet!

[faint surge]

Currently at the museum inside

[drifting arrow]

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[wet wyvern]

I'm right by the gate, green toque (hat) black jacket, red scarf

Shinjuku gate sorry

[faint surge]

Which gate?

[wet wyvern]

Shinjuku

[faint surge]

Okay I’m like on the other side of the park. Give me like 5-7 min

[wet wyvern]

Loll no worries

I gotta shove this pizza bread into my face

[faint surge]

I’m wearing black hat (rose emblem) grey jacket/crossbody bag in front of me, Eddie Guerrero shirt

By the exit sign by the shinjuku gate.

[quartz gale]

Can’t believe Kyoto blossoms already falling

[wary echo]

Anybody in tokyo want to meet for yakiniku this evening?

[frank bear]

Sure

[gilded rampart]

id be down, where at?

[wary echo]

I am near akihabara and asakusa where are you located?

[gilded rampart]

im near ikebukuro

[wet wyvern]

I would also be down

[vagrant river]

Why not. I’ll heading to Akiba rn anyways

I’m also staying in Ikebukuro

[wary echo]

We have some selection for yakiniku in this area we just meet up look where we go

Shall we say around 7pm?

[wet wyvern]

Sounds good!

[gilded rampart]

ye 7pm akiba sounds good

[vagrant river]

[narrow juniper]

Do you guys intend do something after yakiniku?

[gilded rampart]

im going straight 2 bed and getting my full 14 hours

[narrow juniper]

Fair enough :p

[gilded rampart]

nah fr i have no idea lol. not sure what everyone else had in mind

[wary echo]

I am flying tomorrow this my final evening so I will go to my hotel

[wet wyvern]

Same I gotta be up early to get to Yamanashi

[hoary briar]

I'll be headed to Akiba after I finish this soba

[mossy temple]

Same! That’s why I was so surprised to read about this!

[vagrant river]

I’m free, but I think I’ll head back to my hotel to charge my stuff

[frank bear]

Just let me know where we meeting

[wary echo]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PzaTwi6Y5CWyL3Vt9

This place looks good I would say we meet infornt of it

Are we 5 people currently or am I misscounting?

[vagrant river]

Anybody in the Akiba area already that wants to meet up. I’m currently just walking around the area

[gilded rampart]

i think 6?

[frank bear]

Omw now from okubo

[granite mica]

14??

[gilded rampart]

yeah ik its not ideal, i should be getting 17

[frank bear]

Okay I'm in aki

[sweet lynx]

It's good fun and you get lots of space, especially for the price. That said you need to sign up for a membership which is like 2k円, so first visit will overall be 4.2k円
Routes are densely packed and thus sometimes feel a bit chaotic, though my references are european gyms

[wet wyvern]

Fuck I'm running late sorry guys 😭

I'll be there by 710 at the latest

[wary echo]

I'm omw now

[gilded rampart]

ill be there exactly 7 i think

[vagrant river]

Alright making my way to the restaurant from radio kaikan

[frank bear]

Imma hang out at this maid cafe for a bit

[wary echo]

Standing infront of the building now

[gilded rampart]

im rapidly approaching

[wet wyvern]

I'm here

Possibly right next to y'all?

[wary echo]

When will you be coming?

[real wigeon]

Hey @wary echo can I come?

[wary echo]

We are 5 people now I think if we get any more it would cause problems with seatings

[real wigeon]

No worries, enjoy

[granite mica]

Idk how late yall are staying out but if yall are still out once im done with Shibuya sky I might come out, if you end up elsewhere

[real wigeon]

Yea I’m down if you guys want to go to a bar?

[frank bear]

Be there in 20

[hoary briar]

This the akiba group?

Ah shit I am directly across the road from that place lol

[frank bear]

Can Somone help me find it?

I think I'm out front

[hoary briar]

The sign is pretty distinctive

[dull grove]

Anyone interested in a day trip to Chichibu from Tokyo between 23 to 25th Apr, to visit Hitsujiyama Park and Mitsumine Jinja?

[tiny ember]

Anyone in Fukuoka tomorrow?

[river swift]

I've been looking at Chichibu but I'll leave the 22nd

I would indeed go for the Mitsumine shrine, the walk there seems like a lot of fun

[dull grove]

Ah that's a shame

[river swift]

Are you only in Tokyo for 23-25, or are that just the days your itinerary is still open for a day trip

[dull grove]

i'm reaching tokyo on 22nd mid day, and i'm leaving japan on 26th, so yeah

[river swift]

Sad

[dull grove]

tokyo's no longer my priority, it's just because i want to visit akihabara for degenerate things... lol

[drowsy sapphire]

I have a reservation for April 9 to Kioicho Fukudaya in the evening of April 9:
I will need to cancel soon and pay 50%, so I am willing to give a 15,000 JPY discount (gift) for the original price I paid in:
https://www.kioicho-fukudaya.jp/ (move from a wrong thread, apologies)

[final saddle]

Sweet thanks for the follow up! I heard that you need to pay the sign up fee for each b pump you go to, do you know if that’s true?

[sweet lynx]

Actually good question lol

I was under the impression that you wouldnt have to pay immediately after again

Doesnt seem so

You do need to pay registration fees again if you go to another b pump gym

[final saddle]

Maybe thats what I was thinking about actually

[stark scaffold]

Anyone interested to do a day trip to Kamukura tgt?

April 14 or 15?

[wary spoke]

are we doing enoshima same day?

[hollow flax]

I'm gonna take a day trip to Hakone at some point between 15th & 22nd also

[weak sage]

Eroshima

[untold bough]

I‘ll arrive in tokyo on the 14th so the15th would be cool👍

Together with a friend of mine

[stark scaffold]

Ahh oki! We can make a small group to go tgt maybe?

[untold bough]

Yeah good idea

Should we create the group now or later?👀

[queen snow]

I’d be down!

[stark scaffold]

Create it now!!

So we can keep track who hahah

[queen snow]

I’d be down to rent a car and drive in the area too if there’s any interest in that 🚗

[hollow flax]

I arrive on the 15th at 8am 💀

[meager mantle]

anyone trying to go to atami after April 20?

is like kamakura similar vibes but with a castle and onsens

[wary spoke]

atami sounds cool ngl that was on my list too

are you guys gonna visit the buddha in kamakura? i think thats one thing i wanted to see

[hollow flax]

its pretty cool, the walk to it is nice too

loads of little stores etc

[tough badger]

Going to Tokyo Disney sea 🔥

[maiden robin]

Hey everyone - going to be in Tokyo for 2 weeks solo traveling, I get to the city Friday afternoon, currently on my flight! Anyone interested in getting some conveyer belt sushi at a solid place for dinner and maybe some drinks/barhopping after friday night?

[meager mantle]

@maiden robin there is a nightlife tokyo thread

[drifting arrow]

I’m hosting an event on the 15th so maybe factor that in if you might be interested 🥹 #1336278288322269184

[shy vine]

Yay! I thought the light show was phenomenal. I was super impressed. Probably watched it 4 times from different locations!

[ivory frigate]

Ooh that’s niceee! Yeah the light show was cool and all but it was okay for me. But definitely enjoyed it thooo 🙆🏻‍♀️

[cosmic sphinx]

Anyone want to get ramen in the Hatagaya tonight for dinner?

[quartz gale]

It’s my last day in Kyoto and I fly back tomorrow morning, anything I should do besides aimlessly walking? Already been to Miyaki Odori and few of the temples so maybe something off the beaten path?

[upbeat venture]

Any places in shinjuku to go out drinking? Solo traveler and I wanna enjoy the nightlife. Staying in kabuchiko and I’m from Tijuana so I know what to watch out for lol

[west drift]

It’s not really “off the beaten path” and you’ve most definitely been but. Those crab/fish legs they sell at the bottom of fushimi inari had me going crazy

If I could go back for an hour I’d eat another 10

[maiden robin]

Golden Gai is cool if you like a bunch of smaller bars

[narrow juniper]

Many many places.. Depend of what do you like

[quartz gale]

Damn I knew they’d be good

[upbeat venture]

Golden Gai is too tourist trap for me tbh

[drifting arrow]

Go see some cool music
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X · Apr 2, 2025, 3:01 AM

[quartz gale]

I skipped it yday only to get food poisoning at dinner

[upbeat venture]

I like dive bars from what I go to mostly

[west drift]

Put some mayo, not too much and chilli spice

[drifting arrow]

#1330541450018029588 if you just wanna get crunk

[west drift]

Oh no

[quartz gale]

I leave at 9 pm otherwise I would, looks good

[drifting arrow]

Or you could join this guy in Hatagaya which is very nearby #1312946671734489161 message

Zookid is a very cool bar near Hatagaya that I take tourists to

[upbeat venture]

Lost in the sauce im a big ass hipsters who used to be a cocktail bartender while I went to college lol

[drifting arrow]

Golden Gai is blehhhh, it has a cool atmosphere but is rammed full of tourists and very expensive

[maiden robin]

Its cool to go to once!

[drifting arrow]

Yeah check Zookid
https://www.instagram.com/barzookid

[narrow juniper]

I mean.. You are in shinjuku ; ; probably everywhere will have tourists ; ;

[quartz gale]

Idk your meaning of fun but by my hotel was a bar called Star Club, had a good mix of locals and tourists and got to play some Mario kart with a nice Japanese man who bought me a drink after beating him in the game

[drifting arrow]

or go to a cool alt/punk gig in Shinjuku, make friends with people there (maybe the artists themselves) and go drinking afterwards
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHsjZRvTwx8/

gigsintokyo

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[maiden robin]

A mario kart bar?

[upbeat venture]

I like this idea. I think I’ll swing by both this and zookid. You the man!

[quartz gale]

That and some other games

[drifting arrow]

If you reserve a ticket here then entry to the gig is ¥500 cheaper
https://forms.gle/uiZeEAfbpUHWEKMF8

[upbeat venture]

@drifting arrow I have tickets for synchronicity and mydeadgf in koenji next Saturday!

[drifting arrow]

Noice

[cedar hill]

Anyone in Kobe?

[hoary briar]

Going to the game tonight at the Tokyo Dome, but will be free after it

[gentle wasp]

Any detectives know where this is ?

[fringe lion]

Is it west, central or east?

[gentle wasp]

No clue lol

[drifting arrow]

Aoyama Cemetery

[weak sage]

Oh shit he sniped it

[gentle wasp]

Nice fuck yea

Is anyone around that? Is this a current picture lol

Someone posted it like it was but idk

I might have to go find out tmw

[fringe lion]

I would go now, but the sun is setting and im also heading to my hotel not in Tokyo soon

[drifting arrow]

Looking at pictures from today people are posting on Twitter when you search for the cemetery name and yeah, looks pretty bloomy

[gentle wasp]

Wow ok epic hitting that tmw then

Nice detective work

[shy vine]

Is it still Fuji?

[main shell]

anyone in Kyoto? Gonna do a bunch of sightseeing and temple visiting over the next few days, prolly gonna hit nara on Sunday/monday hmu if u wanna join

[tiny ember]

Anyone in Fukuoka tonight?

[jagged silo]

I'm in Kyoto till the 6th! Doing Yasaka shrine rn and man is it busy here

Im also doing shrines/temples tomorrow if ya down

[frank bear]

I have a car for a few days if there's anything anyone wants to see outside Tokyo

[severe viper]

any recommendations for clubs in Osaka? i love Atom in Shibuya for context

[main shell]

down! Added you

[ivory frigate]

Fuji? Wdym?

My last night in Nagoya tho

[neon osprey]

In tokyo from the 14th - 19th if anyone wants to do stuff

[shy vine]

The light show. Was it still featuring Fuji?

[hollow flax]

quite a few there on those dates I'm sure we can all arrange some stuff

[untold ridge]

Still in Hokkaido for 2 months starting april

[quaint grail]

Ohayo

[maiden robin]

Anyone in tokyo interested in grabbing lunch and then seeing some cherry blossoms/shrines/temples in the city today?

[untold ridge]

im in hokkaido though

[cosmic sphinx]

What time?

[maiden robin]

Im jet lagged and not super tired so down to meet up 11 or something, I’m in Shinjuku

[long willow]

Cannot get more current then present day present time.

[cosmic sphinx]

I’m going to be busy around that time but I’ll post on here when I’m free!

[maiden robin]

Sure yeah I’ll be pretty free today and always looking to make some new frens to see stuff with

[tiny ember]

https://tenor.com/view/lain-sel-serial-experiments-lain-anime-tired-gif-6224396553664643000

[slow venture]

Hi guys! I am in Kyoto for this evening. Maybe someone want to go to the bar. Don't really want to go there alone. 😅

[hexed pine]

If anyone wants to do something after around 5 pm in Tokyo I’d be down, have a good amount of free time then whether it be dinner or just walking around

[drifting arrow]

I have loads and loads of music events to recommend today, too many to post them all without spamming so just check the Stories
https://www.instagram.com/gigsintokyo

[cosmic sphinx]

Anywhere in mind to meet?

[maiden robin]

Im going to get ichiran ramen in an hour or so probably and then check out Meiji Jingu after

[maiden robin]

Id be down probably yeah!

[radiant umbra]

I'm living in Japan, but your choice is too cool and I joined it😂

[drifting arrow]

Of course residents are welcome too ☺️

[cosmic sphinx]

Are you at the shrine?

[maiden robin]

Not yet haha running behind gonna grab food soon, still kinda tired/jetlagged cuz i flew in yesterday evening

Wanna grab food

[cosmic sphinx]

I just ate but lmk when you’re going to the shrine! I’m 30 minutes away from it.

[ivory frigate]

Ooo yeah, and Kanagawa wave! Tebasaki is 🔥 asf

[frank bear]

https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/shingen/event02.html

Anybody wanna go to a festival, outside Tokyo

[cosmic sphinx]

Ooh! That looks like fun where at?

[frank bear]

Yamanashi prefecture 2 hour train ride

[cosmic sphinx]

Is it currently happening?

[frank bear]

Yeah today

At 1600

[hollow umbra]

This is the chinchin festival?

[frank bear]

Oh shoot I read that weekend it already started

[cosmic sphinx]

Meiji?

[gentle wasp]

That’s tmw in Kawasaki

[hollow umbra]

Aw ok thanks

[crude wharf]

I'll be in Akihabara today/tonight if anyone wants to go exploring. Contemplating bar hopping too

[west path]

https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1343581397658636358

[lilac sorrel]

hi I'm down, you got a location in mind?

[hexed pine]

Cool, what time you thinking? If you wanna get free food and drinks, my hotel has a reception for up to two more ppl from 5:30-7

From there I’m willing to explore either starting in Shibuya or Shinjuku

[hexed pine]

Welcome to join us since I mentioned it earlier

Foodwise I’m flexible btw

[lilac sorrel]

shibuya 6pm works for me, we can explore from there and go for food whenever we get hungry

[hexed pine]

If directly to Shibuya I can meet there around 7

[main brook]

LOL yay made it to japan!

[proud schooner]

anyone in Beppu tomorrow for the festival?

[maiden robin]

Unfortunately my jet lag has severely caught up to me after eating and walking to meiji shrine but lmk if yall are in shinjuku later tn ill probably be ready to go at 1am fml 🥲

[hexed pine]

Np man, my first trip it took me until day 3 to fully adjust

[maiden robin]

Yeah hasnt even been 1 day sleep schedule is all fucked

[shy vine]

If anyone is in Kyoto take advantage of the Illuminations this weekend!

[oak pilot]

anyone wanna hit a club with me tonight?

[frank bear]

Where is it?

[vagrant river]

Hope everyone is having a fun night! Tomorrow, I am organizing an afternoon in Asakusa to go to Sensoji Temple and yukata shopping. We will also be exploring the area. Message here or DM me if interested. Tentative time to meet up is 1pm

[frank bear]

There's still 1 more day of the festival in KOFU

[drifting arrow]

Go to clubasia if you are looking for an insane club night tonight

I would be there for sure but I’m out of the country 🫠

[hoary briar]

If it wasnt my last full day in Japan I'd jump on this. Probably going to Sensoji to get the goshuin I didnt get last time and also looking for a yukata as a gift as part of a largely unplanned day

[echo steppe]

Check out second hand stores for yukatas/kimonos. They usually have sales, and it's fairly cheaper than getting a brand new one. Unless u wanna splurge than go for it 😎

[shy vine]

Good price kimonos near Sensoji. https://maps.app.goo.gl/u1bmBNBxspvmB9kD6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oT7mzjDcXqKtoRVT7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[long relic]

What’s this?

[lofty remnant]

Ouuu you had a post with details somewhere around right?

[inland pine]

I’m planning to go to this DnB event on 11th if anyone wants to join hmu

https://www.instagram.com/share/BBJfjp4A0V

[main brook]

OL anhone in the shimbashi area?

[tawdry valve]

I’ll be in Tokyo this Tuesday 8th til Saturday if anyone is around. I have two things booked in, looking to do Disney sea as well if anyone else is. 35 female from Aus ☺️

[shy vine]

I made a thread. #1356199389370122250 message

[shy vine]

Yes. #1356199389370122250 message

[maiden robin]

Warpcast shill hittin crazy 🤪

[long willow]

I'll be there! Lmk if anyone else in the chat comes.

[native shadow]

I’m eating, about to head over there if anyone wants to group up and go @long willow

[maiden robin]

clubasia got a good lineup tn?

[long willow]

I wouldn't know any of the bands, but you can look them up on Instagram. All the Google reviews have like foreigner in them, so I think it's a first good step for me. Lmao.

[maiden robin]

the gaijin japanese experience

[long willow]

We must start somewhere!!!

[narrow juniper]

Hey! Let me know if it's good there, please 🙂

[maiden robin]

you going?

[narrow juniper]

I'm at ce lá vie

But who knows.lets see what happens lol

[native shadow]

If yall are going to club Asia, I don’t mind swinging by

[maiden robin]

Ok see u at clubasia

[narrow juniper]

LOL
Just let me know if it's good there xD

[long willow]

Sure. I'm leaving soon. But I'm near Shinjuku, so ya know.

[native shadow]

It might take a minute too as I’m around Shinjuku

[maiden robin]

club isnt in shinjuku

gg

[neat lintel]

@maiden robin how's clubasia

[native shadow]

Anyone in Baia

[long willow]

It's small and dark. (Expected) But at least no one will care what you wear. Lmao

No stamps, so one fee per entry

[vagrant river]

Asakusa meet up moved till 2:30pm

[hollow frost]

If anyone is in Asakusa this evening, my Japanese bro-in-law and I will be having a few drinks. Lemme know if you want to join. He speaks English well, so he can give you a glimpse into the salaryman life lol.

[tiny ember]

Got the beach to myself for snorkelling 😎

[river hull]

Hi everyone , I am in Tokyo today with not much planned and was wondering if anyone would like to hang out and do whatever, maybe Sakura viewing or hitting up arcades or just walking around random places, I’m up for anything if anyone wants to help last-minute make my day a bit less lonely!

[vagrant river]

Perfect! What time are you thinking?

[gentle wasp]

Go to the penis festival in Kawasaki

[river hull]

Not that one

[river hull]

Are you still looking for ppl for asakusa?

[vagrant river]

Of course. At 2:30

[river hull]

Ok, I would be down to join! Is there a specific place I should arrive at to meet up at 2:30?

[vagrant river]

At the entrance of sensoji temple. I’ll dm you the specifics

[hollow frost]

7ish

[oak pilot]

Hi !
There’s going to be an event called “Sakanoue Grand Banquet” on April 12th from 6PM to 9PM at Tsukune Samurai Sakanoue, organized by a friend of mine. It’s a pretty popular event that usually gets fully booked!
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ahzn6WMEKryqFmCh8

This time, there are a few extra tickets available, so if anyone’s interested, would you like to go instead?

Shibuya’s geisha culture has been around for over 100 years, and while only three geisha remain today, it’s still alive. The oldest geisha is turning 96 this year!
At the event, you can enjoy delicious Japanese food and drinks while watching their performances up close. There’s also time to talk with the geisha, take photos, and experience traditional party games.

On top of that, there will be performances by younger Japanese artists showcasing traditional arts.
It costs around 13,000 yen, so it’s a bit pricey, but I really think it’s worth it. Let me know if you’re interested!:)

[wary spoke]

Interested! How do i buy a ticket?

[oak pilot]

I have one!
Let's go with me~!

[wary spoke]

Yea totally down!!

[quaint grail]

Still in Saga. Going to be in Nagasaki tonight

[maiden robin]

Gonna go to shinjuku goen garden later today if anyone is interested in joining to get some nice pics!

[river hull]

What time?

[hexed pine]

When?

[maiden robin]

Getting some omurice lunch first so like 2:30-3?

[hexed pine]

Works for me

[vagrant river]

Omw to Asakusa rn. It’s still open for people to join

[hoary briar]

In Shibuya grabbing a burger. Going to swing by Shinjuku Goen afterwards as I missed going there a few days ago due to the ballgame

[hexed pine]

I’ll prob be there in 30-35?

[maiden robin]

Okay i should also be there in 30

[hoary briar]

30-35

[thin swift]

Who’s in Osaka

[maiden robin]

Sun came out at the perfect time based

[hoary briar]

https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1350965327051100190
Danny will fill you in

[maiden robin]

Ok im here

Perfect weather and sun

[hoary briar]

Just hit Yoyogi Station.

[hexed pine]

Which gate?

[maiden robin]

ok where should we meet its a massive park lol

[hexed pine]

Uhh I’m almost at the greenhouse? Lol

Black jeans and light black fleece with a black Interscope (I) hat

[maiden robin]

Ok im nearish i can walk there

[hexed pine]

There’s an admissions fee? That’s new

[maiden robin]

500 yen not bad i used suica so didnt have to wait in line to buy tix

Im near the greenhouse entrance lmk when ur nearby

[hexed pine]

I think I’m here?

[hoary briar]

Same?

[maiden robin]

What are u wearing

[hoary briar]

Black, have a blue tote bag

[hexed pine]

Near ticket entrance? We might be at the other side

[hexed pine]

@hoary briar @maiden robin going upstairs for a bit, you can message me when you are done and ready to meet back up

[hoary briar]

We're just about done

[hexed pine]

Ok be just a moment

[hoary briar]

We are done

[hexed pine]

Ok headed down by escalator

Ok I’m now in front of Shinjuku station, 2nd floor near where we entered

[topaz jay]

Hi all, a friend and I (both 33F from the UK) will be in Tokyo from 9th to 12th April. Looking to meet other travellers for meals etc. Bonus if meals are halal, LMK if interested

[vagrant river]

Hi. So me and my friend are interested in joining you in Asakusa. Are we getting food too or is it just the bar?

[hollow umbra]

I am looking to do some shopping of merchandise and stuff tomorrow does anyone want to join?

[fleet flame]

Anyone happen to be in suzuka?

[dusk harbor]

Anyone going 👀👀

[languid inlet]

Anyone want to go to Fuji-Q with me tomorrow?

[cedar hill]

Man these guys are only popular in Japan 🤣

[dusk harbor]

I love simple plan 😅😭 that's my childhood lol

[cedar hill]

Same! And they're from my place too (Québec) but they're way way way more popular in Asia. There has to be something I'm missing 😅

[dusk harbor]

That's true 😅😅 I just saw the poster and was likeee damn, I might have to go 😅

[hoary briar]

@hexed pine @maiden robin it was a pleasure meeting you guys

[maiden robin]

Godspeed soldier 🫡

[hexed pine]

Same with you!

[graceful stratus]

Me and my friend are heading to Shinjuku soon for dinner, if anybody’s up for drinks afterwards

[naive pine]

Where you guys eating?

[graceful stratus]

Don’t know yet

[tough badger]

I’m out here at Shinjuku

[weak sage]

God damn bar psy

[wary spoke]

is that actually bar psy

the famous bar

[weak sage]

Ye

[wary spoke]

i might just pull up and see whats it about

johnny glazes tf out this place

[weak sage]

If u stay in tonight ur the goat

[mortal kraken]

has anyone visited matcho bar before? in kyoto

[echo steppe]

Yes. It's very...interesting😂

Worth going once for the experience

[fringe lion]

@cydereal just wanted to check

[mortal kraken]

it sounds very silly!!

[echo steppe]

They will really get in ur personal space and carry you to your seat princess style

😆

[maiden robin]

Ginza Kagari (Otemachi)
[phone]
https://goo.gl/maps/kyEysSUi2XwnQYjr5

Apparently this is one of the best chicken ramen spots in tokyo?

I’ll probably be going here for lunch today if anyone wants to join

[gentle wasp]

Yeee Kagari amazing

But I’ve only been to the main branch

[vocal drum]

Is the cherry blossoms still blooming in Shinjuku Gyoen?

[maiden robin]

Yeah from yesterday when I went

[maiden robin]

Glad to hear confirmation haha

[proud schooner]

yayyy made it to Shimonoseki, today is the day to eat fugu i suppose

[lilac aspen]

Me and @maiden robin going to be in ueno park in like 30 mins if anyone wanna reach

[frank bear]

Not me accidently walking from shinjuku to Harajuku 😅

[cosmic sphinx]

You guys still at ueno park?

@lilac aspen @maiden robin

[main brook]

yeah, there rn its pretty

[lilac aspen]

nah mb didnt see we going to akihabara play some games

[cosmic sphinx]

Ooh! What time are you guys going to Aki Habara?

[restive lintel]

Did you guys ever arrive in Akihabara? I’m there now wandering around

[main brook]

im also in akihabara

[naive pine]

I'm also in Akihabara eating rn

[main brook]

gonna go to shin ookubo

[river hull]

Akihabara meetup soon? 👀

[main brook]

LOL bye akihabara

jk, i found the game center(?) so im gonna stay in akihabara and lose my money to the crane games

let me know if any of you guys wanna play taiko no tatsujin

[river hull]

Omg I love crane games

Catch me there in 30 🫡

Just don’t lose too much money till then

[main brook]

hopefully im still here by then... Lol let me knowew

[naive pine]

My food

[vagrant river]

My hotel is in Akiba. I’m at saizeriya rn but I’m down to hang at an arcade afterwards. Just tell me which one

[restive lintel]

Literally also at a crane game place rn

[main brook]

LOL I WON SOMETHING

[vagrant river]

[restive lintel]

What’d you win???

[main brook]

LOL in akihabara?

[restive lintel]

Yes

Cute!!

[vagrant river]

Hell yeah

[main brook]

LOLLLL are you at the taito station pkace? or another one

[river hull]

I’m gonna be in akihabara in ~15 minutes if anyone wants to hit up a bunch of crane game places

[restive lintel]

Some weird one called game panic

Just left it though but absolutely going to go into the next one I come across

[vagrant river]

Imma drop by my hotel to pick up cash first

[river hull]

Oh I went there yesterday the plays cost less than like gigo I think

Dunno if there’s some other kind of catch to it tho

[restive lintel]

Yeah but it was kinda shit

About to walk into gigo

[river hull]

Which one?

[vagrant river]

Nvm I found left over cash in my wallet. Heading to Gigo rn

[river hull]

I’ll go there too 😈

[restive lintel]

Just left the one next to media world, there wasn’t much

[hexed pine]

You won that? Nice!

[vagrant river]

I’m east of the station

[river hull]

I’m just arriving at the station

[main brook]

ill go to gigp too

[vagrant river]

I left saizariya. Heading to gigo

[restive lintel]

Honestly I have zero sense of direction and am just wandering around no idea where I’m going

[vagrant river]

Any landmarks?

[river hull]

Which gigo are we all going to?

[restive lintel]

Maybe? I see another giant gigo ahead

[river hull]

The one closest to the station maybe?

[restive lintel]

In a store called amiami at the moment

[vagrant river]

Which one lol

[restive lintel]

Fuck me

I don’t know

[vagrant river]

Is it the one with 7 floors bc that’s radio kaikan

[restive lintel]

I’m still near the station

[vagrant river]

Oh ok

I know which one then

[restive lintel]

It says there are 8 floors

[river hull]

I’m at gu I think I’m on the wrong side :/

[vagrant river]

Ok ok, you’re in radio kaikan

[restive lintel]

And still not finding digimon

[vagrant river]

Really?

Actually are you in this amiami? @mars