April 2025

[oak pilot]

Dude even as active duty I wouldn’t ever mind being stationed anywhere in Japan.

Korea too but preferably japan.

[dusk harbor]

Well back when we joined everyone would island hop in Japan

And they caught on to that and was like nahhh

[oak pilot]

Dude I knew one E-7 who has spent 15 years in Japan. He went back to the states on temporary orders and that’s how he got away with it.

Now he’s working for some private company in Tokyo that his friend owns.

[dusk harbor]

I believe it. Let me find a good job in Japan, ima be out this bitch 🤣🤣

Don't even care about retirement

[oak pilot]

The best thing to get involved with is the slot program. That like the only job where you can move from overseas base to overseas base.

[dense musk]

Anyone wanna grab something to eat in Tokyo this evening? Open for pretty much anything at any location, im based in Sugamo

[naive pine]

Wanna Grab yakiniku in shinjuku later on like 6-7 ish?

[dense musk]

Sounds like a plan

[naive pine]

Anyone feel free to join just lmk

[clear hound]

Ayce? 👀

[naive pine]

Yes

Aycd is also an option to add on too

[dense musk]

Still stumbling around on the hiking trails in Kamakura, but should be back by then

[naive pine]

K lmk if you need more time we even go at 8

[dense musk]

👍 Will do

[mossy cairn]

https://tenor.com/view/land-the-pacifier-crying-annoy-gif-4816323

Finally arrived in Japan

[tawdry valve]

If you stay around for a drink after I might come.

[naive pine]

Yeah I will

[mossy cairn]

I’d like to join! Almost done with customs and heading to Shinjuku after

[drifting arrow]

Welcome you can update your role now id:customize

[naive pine]

So 4 people as of now

[lime frigate]

I will have free days in Kyoto and Osaka (I have to check the itinerary)… But I’m hoping to see some of you…

[tawdry valve]

If it’s 8pm I can do dinner.

[naive pine]

@mossy cairn @clear hound @dense musk 8 good?

[dense musk]

Sure 😄

Leaves me enough time for Enoshima

[mossy cairn]

Yes, that’s fine. Do you have a restaurant in mind?

[clear hound]

Yuh

[naive pine]

8 is fine

[naive pine]

A place called yakiniku an an

[upbeat venture]

Jeeeesus

[mossy cairn]

Shichirinyakiniku Anan Shinjuku 2 Goten
03-6380-3927

https://g.co/kgs/eN3Luwz

this one?

[naive pine]

Yup

There's 2 locations in Shinjuku

[mossy cairn]

Yeah thought that might be the case so wanted to make sure we go same address haha

[naive pine]

Ayce and drink is 4000 -5000 yen for 100 min

[buoyant grove]

Hey, I'll be free to join at 8 too!

[naive pine]

Alright we up to 6

[tawdry valve]

Fab

[proud schooner]

i’ll just assume nobody is in Okayama tonight? 😂
there’s an amazing ramen place that people here love that I want to try tonight in case anyone wants to join

[tiny ember]

Don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say they’re in Okayama 😭

[proud schooner]

😆 it’s pretty and they want more tourists

it’s certainly less English everywhere though 😆

[tiny ember]

Bro I’ve been to Fukuoka three separate times and no one is ever there 😭

[proud schooner]

Fukuoka was great^^

[tiny ember]

Good for Japanese practice !

[proud schooner]

true!

[tiny ember]

Yes Fukuoka is very comfy

I like it more than Osaka

[proud schooner]

yes absolutely

i mean.. i somewhat like Osaka, but also dislike it 😂 love hate relationship

[tiny ember]

Same I think 😆

[jagged silo]

Out of the 4 i've been to (toyko, kyoto, osaka and hiroshima), i'd say osaka was my least favorite

But still a great place to stay

[proud schooner]

out of those i liked hiroshima the most.. but.. well.. that was probably because of some people there 😂

[jagged silo]

I mean i wasss down for meetup yesterday but soooomeone wanted to nap 🙄

[jagged silo]

Hahaha yeah if there was a bit more to do then hiroshima would be my fave as well

[proud schooner]

i was too hungover bc of said people 😂

[jagged silo]

But it's a bit too tiny for me

[proud schooner]

mmm idk, by now i can just enjoy the typical evening in the park in Japan, some izakaya and call it a day and be happy 😅

[jagged silo]

Makes sensee

I still get scared going into an izakaya alone

The stares

[proud schooner]

it is scary since some don’t appreciate it at all 😂

but i had the greatest nights of my life in some others

you can see the fear in their eyes sometimes if a foreigner comes in, even in the customer’s eyes

last time i had such a great night in Nagasaki that i went back the next day with flowers for the bar owner and she and the customers waved me goodbye 🌷 😂

[tiny ember]

I really liked Hiroshima and Nagasaki too

Both have a lot of ‘soul’

Nagasaki feels a lot older than Hiroshima though

[proud schooner]

some people there are true gems ❤️

[tiny ember]

Kyushu is just based in general

[proud schooner]

absolutely^^ Kyushu was fun

most importantly though.. will i be able to eat ramen tonight if i go for that michelin recommended pizza place?

we will surely have to find out 😅

[tiny ember]

Always space for ramen

[meager mantle]

Seirinkan?

[tiny ember]

I had two ramen bowls last night then went and had yakiniku right after

Struggles to walk home after all that 😩

[meager mantle]

I ate ramen like every other night last trip and I got so bloated looking lol

[tiny ember]

Yeah they have that effect lol

[fringe lion]

I went to Fukuoka for a night

But this was last trip

[proud schooner]

hmm the pizza is 400° in Okayama… i didn’t take their recommended one but people overhype it imo 😂 had far better ones in Europe

might need to try bokkee ramen tomorrow, they’re closed today

[scarlet meadow]

anyone in shibuya tn?

i’m here

[dense musk]

My buddy that lives here and i originally wanted to hang out with during Golden week suddenly only has time today, so i'm gonna have to drop out on Yakiniku unfortunately 🙃

[buoyant grove]

@tawdry valve
Any specific spot to meet before?

[naive pine]

The donqi in front Kabukicho would be the easiest place to meet up

[tawdry valve]

Hello! I’m just getting changed. Just got back from Disney ahha. Any spot is fine. Just send it through and I’ll meet you there. I legit have been staying in shinjinku but haven’t actually been out for dinner or a drink there yet

[naive pine]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/w8uNoQZ57MtCjP2F8

[mossy cairn]

Otw. I’m wearing green/blue/white stripe shirt

[tawdry valve]

I have red/orange hair in black jeans and a brown coat with a shit burgundy umbrella haha

[naive pine]

I'm here green jacket black frame glasses brown pants

[buoyant grove]

We're here, im in a white sweater and blue jeans

[naive pine]

@clear hound wya

[clear hound]

Sorry like 10 minutes out yall can start without me

[naive pine]

We here

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PF8HKrypQ18GQRMq9

[fallow cliff]

1 week until I fly to Japan... I'm so excited 😅

[tawdry valve]

Nick, we are here so if you’re stuck on where it is let me know because I’m the one with reception haha

[mossy cairn]

@clear hound , @naive pine does not have signal so let us know in here when you’ve arrived or eta

[clear hound]

I am right outside

Trying to find what basement to go into lol

[naive pine]

They let you in ?

[hollow flax]

I fly Monday, starting to get hyped

[ivory iris]

I missed out on sunset shibuya sky ticket’s for April 25th cause I forgot my safe combo where I have my passport 🥲🥲

[sturdy notch]

I'm sitting on the plane rn. ready for this 14hr flight to Haneda😭🤣

[fallow cliff]

Hell Yeah! I've been looking forward to this trip for so long... Its my first time going abroad and its a dream destination for me 😁

[ivory iris]

Same I fly in a week. I just need to spend the next few days staring at my desktop for work

[fallow cliff]

Same 😂 Literally sitting here rn looking at my work laptop wishing for the days to hurry up and pass 😅

[ivory iris]

No matter how much I work these next few days. It’s not gonna add up more money to spend in Japan. But I guess I’ll need to pay rent somehow this month 🤣🤣

[fallow cliff]

I'm in the same situation. However, I've been saving for this trip for last 2-3years so I'm hoping I have enough money to take with me 😅

[weak sage]

Lfg

[ivory iris]

I know I have enough. But it doesn’t feel like I have enough. What if I end up spending too much on gaming consoles and anime figures 🤣

[fallow cliff]

I think I'll enough. I do have some extra savings so if I'm short then I can always go into my savings to have more spending money 😂

[sturdy notch]

everything on this ana flight is pokemon themed I'm loving it lmao

[weak sage]

Is the exterior of the plane?

[sturdy notch]

no but the stewardesses have pokemon aprons and safety video had pokemon lol

[hollow flax]

I always think im not gonna have enough

but I dont really buy anything

I want a Kazuya model this time though, from Tekken - there's a new one

and im buying new glasses day 1.... but that's it - the rest on food & alcohol

[fallow cliff]

Just wondering, how much would you guys recommend taking in cash with you? (I'm going for 2weeks) I got 45k yen to take with me but I plan on taking out more while I'm there when I need it.

[hollow flax]

I dont take cash

I just withdraw from an atm when I need it

if you have a bank account that doesnt charge foreign cash withdrawl fees thats generally the better option IMO, but some people swear by taking a bunch of cash

[sturdy notch]

konbini atms have decent rates/conversions from what I saw, and they're everywhere. always take out in yen not dollars(or your local currency) and youll be alright

[fallow cliff]

Thanks both 😁 If I need anymore cash I'll just take it out while I am there then using the ATMs.

[lime frigate]

Update on the itinerary for me.

April 14th in Kyoto as well as April 15th AND 17th in Osaka, are my free days.

[queen snow]

45k should be more than enough unless you have a specific itinerary that demands cash. Most places take cards

[meager mantle]

going to japan tonight

[hollow flax]

I still need to pack and im so busy tomorrow and saturday

gonna be a night before flight angle

[jagged widget]

Where are you going in Japan?

[low blade]

Nice! Soon soon!

[bitter tree]

I'm in Tokyo and Yokohama until the 17th. Down to meet some fellow travelers for coffee/drinks or dinner

Also going to a party in Womb in Tokyo tonight if anyones there?

[oak pilot]

I highly recommend using aeon atms or japan post office atms when you’re here because they let you withdraw less than 10k yen there.

[mortal kraken]

so excited :D my friend n i are finally flying in tomorrow

ahh

[mellow imp]

Alright which of y’all are in shibuya

[compact monolith]

kyoto tomorrow bars/drinks anyone?

I'm shrined out of my mind guys send help

[tawdry valve]

I’ll be in Kyoto tomorrow

[tacit heath]

Hi all, I'm a 27M solo travelling from Australia. I'll be in Tokyo from the 18th to 27th of April. Looking to meetup with people to explore during the day and enjoy the nighlife as well. Feel free to send a message if interested and I can provide my instagram 🙂

[shy vine]

Switch to chasing blossoms.

[compact monolith]

chasing booze is also an option

[violet shuttle]

I’m taking the Shinkansen to Tokyo right now. I’ll be free tonight if you’re down to meetup?

[violet shuttle]

I’ll be in the area until Friday the 18th

[bitter tree]

Oh i'm actually in the Shinkansen to tokyo too. Got plans tonight already but maybe another day?

[violet shuttle]

I’m picking up my family from the airport & bringing them to our hotel.
I plan on trying to do my own thing since we’re all adults (I’m 24M) for parts of the trip since it’s my 2nd time here.
Tonight works for me, I’ll probably be free after ~7 or 8

[violet shuttle]

Forgot to @ you ^

[bitter tree]

Sorry, was trying to say that I can't tonight. Another day could work!

[violet shuttle]

My bad, I didn’t read what you said too well. Yea, I’m free I think basically every night, I just have a few things planned during some of the days.

[carmine pagoda]

In tokyo anyone got any plans ?

[violet shuttle]

Nope, not for tonight anyway. What about you Kazuma?

[ivory iris]

Officially 4 work days (not including days off) left till I can mute my work group chats on WhatsApp 🙃

[earnest cypress]

Anyone in Jiyugaoka right now want to meet up?

[carmine pagoda]

Looks like it’s gonna rain today so idk, i am free tho

[mellow imp]

It’s a rainy week

[fallow cliff]

I'm an going to Tokyo, Kyoto and Kinosaki onsen 😁

[proud schooner]

ohhh Kinosaki-crew

[fallow cliff]

Thanks. I'll keep an eye out and use those ATMs 🙂

[fallow cliff]

Hell Yeah!!!

[drifting arrow]

April showers

[frank basalt]

I was planning on getting a drink or two after dinner at BELLOVISTO in Shibuya if anyone wants to join! I’m a 31M solo traveler btw

[jagged widget]

Cash won’t be super critical but you’ll want at least 30,000

[shy vine]

*cash is critical at temples/shrine to buy things (95% of them are cash only), lots of old ramen joints, and mom and pop stores, plus a few randos

Touchless/contactless payments have gone up 10x post covid.

[fallow cliff]

I have 45,000 so I should be good for a while 🙂

[earnest cypress]

What time are you planning on going?

[jagged widget]

Oh I meant he won’t need to carry tons of cash. I should have been clear

[jagged widget]

Like pichi said. A lot of places have entrance fees that are cash only. So make sure you for money for that

A lot of the good restaurants too

[fallow cliff]

Alright thank you for the help. I'll make sure I always have cash on me and if I run low I'll use one of the ATMs to withdraw more 😁

[long willow]

I don't think anyone is in Osaka, but if you have reccs for venues/bars/clubs please drop them. 🙏 Or I'll be forced to open Instagram.

[weak sage]

One sec

[weak sage]

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

[long willow]

There is whole other chat?? Damn. Thank you.

[violet shuttle]

It’s supposed to stop around 8, at least that’s what apple’s weather app is telling me. Btw i have no idea what to do, but down for whatever

[proud schooner]

😂 everyone is always either in Tokyo or Osaka

Okayama folks? no?

[drifting arrow]

Some good clubs in Kyoto too

[proud schooner]

still debating on if i should go this time..

[subtle scarab]

Anyone in tokyo, we are drinking in ueno

[carmine pagoda]

Same, i do wanna explore shibuya post midnight tho !

[jagged silo]

Guess you're the only one

Im probably the only one at kinosakionsen as well, just missed mr T

Just had my first onsen experience(s) and it's not for me i think

It was nice

[proud schooner]

damn i’ll be there next week

[jagged silo]

But i wouldn't go out of my way to do it again

[jagged silo]

It's nice, i've been to 3 of the 6/7 big onsen here

And they're very nice, but very hot as well

Too hot for me hahah

[proud schooner]

onsen are great. but if you’re a chubby white woman with tattoos, depending on where you are.. people WILL stare 😂

oh i think kinosaki onsen will be refreshing instead of Beppu

[jagged silo]

I haven't seen anything like that at all here

Of course people have a quick look but most will do their thing

[tawdry valve]

Must be Australian? Ranga? Same haha

[jagged silo]

And i mean, i'm a darker skinned guy so i stand out

[proud schooner]

they’re all tattoo friendly and more open there. it was even recommended from a guy at the embassy to go there with tattoos 😂

[jagged silo]

Hahahaha

[proud schooner]

they’re very much used to foreigners and actually advertising abroad as the only completely tattoo friendly onsen town it seems

[subtle scarab]

You got me haha

Heading to shinjuku golden gai, come join us

[proud schooner]

ok since nobody is in Okayama apparently.. i will have to get over my anxiety and just go somewhere

why is food so necessary even?

[frank basalt]

Heading there now

[tawdry valve]

I might actually do that. I’m staying in shinjinku so that works.

[subtle scarab]

Ok coming to bellovisto 2 australians 🤣

Unsure should we just join at bellovisto, we have no idea where to go at golden gai haa

Ok going golden gai

[frank basalt]

Sounds good, I’ll probably head in that direction as well

[gentle wasp]

Damn that’s the main reason I come to Japan 😂

[proud schooner]

i mean.. same.. but also anxiety issues when walking alone into a full on packed Japanese place 😂

[tawdry valve]

Cool bananas. I will get changed and head over soon. Have you guys eaten?

[subtle scarab]

Yeah ate at ueno

Pre charged haha

[tawdry valve]

Oh I’ve got time then. Fab hahaha

[subtle scarab]

No rush either way

[meager mantle]

holy crap I almost lost my passport

currently at the airport went to go take a shit and I took my passport out

walked out and realized 15 minutes later

thankfully it was still in same spot

[subtle scarab]

😮

[meager mantle]

would have been stuck in phillipines lol

[subtle scarab]

Just got to shinjuku station, lmk if theres any recommended bars

[tawdry valve]

I haven’t been out down golden gai. So you know as much as me. I’ll be there in 15ish

[subtle scarab]

Got lost in the station approx 10 pff

[tawdry valve]

Also where exactly is it because when I put it into Google maps it comes up with a different area

[frank basalt]

I just got here. There are 100s of tiny bars that each seat like 5 people haha. Very cool vibes

https://maps.app.goo.gl/v8ZkNSQfKUGyLnT66?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[hexed pine]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bQZLNa9kRDFCBg5F8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Golden Gai is basically right after here

You’ll see a road which takes you to Golden Gai from the shop I marked

[tawdry valve]

Fab! I’ll be there shortly

[subtle scarab]

Its crazy busy

[tawdry valve]

I can’t see photos for some reason

I’ll be down there in 1 min

Look for a lost ranga in a skirt

Okay well I went to golden dust and there’s only 4 people there so I’m not really sure where I’m meant to be 😂

[subtle scarab]

About to be at golden dust

[frank basalt]

I’m next door. I’ll head over there, I’m in a white sweater with a red backpack

[violet shuttle]

I’m down, I just have no idea where to go since I didn’t really do research

[subtle scarab]

Its full atm

[carmine pagoda]

Same lol

I’m bored in my room anyways

[drifting arrow]

Try Beatcafe

[violet shuttle]

@carmine pagoda you down for this?

[carmine pagoda]

Sure lets do it

What about party on tokyo ? Opens in about half an hour @violet shuttle

[drifting arrow]

btw there is an absolutely sick hip-hop party at Circus in Shibuya tonight
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHvIyBWykso/

gigsintokyo

Friday 11th April (all night)
2025年4月11日(金・深夜)

hamma presents ‘BAKI BAKI’
at CIRCUS TOKYO (Shibuya)

Tokyo rapper hamma presents a bass music party featuring rappers and DJs at the forefront of the city’s scene.

LIVE
hamma
@hamma_comma
PM Kenobi
@pmkenobi___earthkick
mezz
@mighty__mezz
ONJUICY
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DJ
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[violet shuttle]

Thanks Habo, are you going to be there?

[drifting arrow]

I was gonna but I got a stomachache so I’m not going anywhere 😣

so I’m just sharing the good info anyway

[violet shuttle]

Thanks, feel better 🙏

[violet shuttle]

I’m with some family right now having dinner, I’ll probably ditch them around ~10-10:30

I’ll let you know when I’m free

[carmine pagoda]

Got it !

[meager mantle]

anyone have recommendations where I can get a low taper fade in osaka, or haircut in general lol

[violet shuttle]

There was a place in the Chuo Ward that offered New York haircuts. I didn’t go but wanted to

[violet shuttle]

Hey I’m free now, where’d you want to meet

[carmine pagoda]

Shibuya station ?

[violet shuttle]

Sure thing

GPS is telling me I’ll get there at 10:30

[carmine pagoda]

50 mins for me

[violet shuttle]

Yea I’m in shinjuku right now, I’ll kill sometime and meet you in 50

[carmine pagoda]

Got it, leaving rn

[naive pine]

Anyone want to join me for aycd in Shinjuku it's like 1000 yen. Most of the drinks are highballs and sours

[carmine pagoda]

Aycd?

[naive pine]

All you can drink

[violet shuttle]

You want to go to shinjuku then Kazuma?

[carmine pagoda]

I kinda wanna go to the party tbh

I have reached shinjuku btw

[violet shuttle]

So like 5 more min til you’re at shibuya?

[carmine pagoda]

Maybe

Yes

[violet shuttle]

I’m kinda lost right now at shibuya with all this construction rerouting

[carmine pagoda]

Lol

Shibuya in t-minus 2 minutes

Reached, where ya at ?

@violet shuttle

[violet shuttle]

By the Hachi statue

[carmine pagoda]

Ok, should i drop my jacet in a locker ?

Feels hot

[violet shuttle]

Up to you, I’m holding mine

[carmine pagoda]

Lol ok

Blue camo

[violet shuttle]

I’m in a white & light blue jacket

[inland pine]

We’re at womb now

[bitter tree]

Same but no idea what you look like lol

[hexed pine]

Wanna meet near the entrance?

[bitter tree]

Didnt see this but having a smoke there now

[hexed pine]

One sec we just below the stairs

Well inside the club, tho we likely gonna switch clubs soon

@bitter tree about to exit very soon

[bitter tree]

Ah alright

Probably gonna retire after this

Have a good one

[hexed pine]

Aight man, take care

[carmine pagoda]

Absolutely loved it, please recommend more for next week lol

[drifting arrow]

Aw heck yeah

Glad you enjoyed

[deep timber]

Will anyone be in Hirosaki 24-25th? I plan on going to the park and castle there

[ivory iris]

Anyone plan on visiting USJ either 21-22 april?

[vale crest]

Anyone interested in visiting Disney Sea on 23rd April?

Or a Day Trip to Hakone & Mount Fuji on 25th April

[frank bear]

Me anda @sammyboy24 are here but IDK about going to the restaurant

[meager mantle]

ah ok I’ll be free after 6pm I think

[carmine pagoda]

Anyone wanna do stupid stuff like wearing a t-rex costume and going to clubs and all ?(respectfully ofc)

[drifting arrow]

Nightclubs might not let you in...

[carmine pagoda]

Thought so

[scarlet meadow]

anyone wanna go out tn? i’m in ikebukuro rn

[stark sparrow]

Head to gaijin mart 😭😭

[timid widget]

Yessir

[autumn mica]

I'm off to nakamise shopping street. Anyone up for a hangout?

[scarlet meadow]

What’s the vibe ?

[hollow frost]

I’m drinking a bit north of there

[autumn mica]

Great. I've just arrived. Let me know where.

[worn pelican]

Yo, Iam close by, in Sumida Park. What are you up to? I could join

[hollow frost]

My pal and I are over at Smile in Asakusa having a few lazy beers, not far from where you’re at

[mortal kraken]

do u know any good yakitori spots in the area! friend n i wanna eat

[tough badger]

Hitting up Shabuya club Neverland

Tonight

😜

https://tenor.com/view/yes-ben-man-hype-pumped-gif-1583285325096508283

[tough badger]

Hit up a Izakaya

[scarlet meadow]

I don’t, it’s my first time here I’m not very familiar

[tough badger]

Golden gai you can’t go wrong

[drifting arrow]

you can go a bit wrong

[mortal kraken]

anyone in particular ?

[tough badger]

Golden guy has some amazing spots

Some of us went to a Izakaya last year and we had a blast

At golden gai

[drifting arrow]

If you're okay being surrounded by tourists and being overcharged for everything then you can have fun

[tiny ember]

Sometimes just googling a place and then checking it out works

There’s probably a hundreds yakitori places in Ike

[drifting arrow]

Tabelog is better in Japan

Yakitori in Ikebukuro
https://tabelog.com/en/rstLst/?utf8=✓&svd=&svt=1900&svps=2&vac_net=1&pcd=13&LstPrf=A1305&LstAre=A130501&Cat=RC&LstCat=RC01&LstCatD=RC0106&LstCatSD=RC010601

[tough badger]

“I’ve under spent my food budget by $250 this month—my choices added up, but I’m staying sharp to avoid any sneaky markups!”
This keeps it concise, acknowledges your spending without blame, and maintains the savvy vibe you’re going for.

I would suggest to do your homework

[tough badger]

It’s not bad at all

I even got a couple food deliveries in with the app called Wolt also

[wooden scroll]

Hi everyone, I'll be in Tokyo for my first time next week. Being there with my family I was looking for someone to spend a night with and go for drinks or smthn. Is there anyone willing to show me around (or explore together)? Best for me would be next Friday (18/04) night as I'll be in Tokyo for a very limited time (I'm leaving Saturday morning). Let me know if anyone's interested!
(22yo M, from Italy)

[gilded rampart]

tbh as much as i hate golden gai as a concept, i def agree that it can be worth it if you know what youre getting into. maybe i got lucky, but all the times ive went i ended up going to places that werent too overpriced and were mostly japanese people. idk, ymmv i guess

[meager mantle]

I ain’t doing capsule hotels after this trip anymore 😅

shit is stressful unpacking and packing things in one

and there is no room

[autumn mica]

Anyone up for a quick bite in asakusa?

[fringe lion]

Especially since business hotels exists

[tawdry valve]

I’m staying at a capsule in Kyoto at the moment and I have a private capsule. It’s great. The one I stayed in Tokyo though, no so great haha

[tough badger]

Hitting the clubs in Shabuya with My Wife 😈

[midnight sundial]

Anything going on in kyoto this evening?

[lime frigate]

As far as I know… No.

I was beat from walking around a giant block in Kyoto, which includes Nishiki Market, Sanjoukai, Teramachi and another market block I can’t remember the name…

[steady loom]

Is the wifey up for any shenanigans, or you guys just put dancing together etc 🤣

[steady loom]

I went grocery shopping and got some real milk, then hit up the hotel ryokan and got in a thermal cycle... Just need a gym or a bike now and I'll feel right at home.

[tawdry valve]

Don’t think so. I’m still waiting at this ramen place to eat 🥲

[lofty remnant]

I’m just chilling at my usual spot for now

[lofty remnant]

Pop pizza if anyone in kyoto wants pizza or some drinks btw LOL

[tough badger]

Little shenanigans and dancing 😈

[crimson geyser]

Anyone for a club or a beer in Kyoto?

[tough badger]

Club Nederland is packed and women are for free. They also have open bar.

https://tenor.com/view/fist-gif-10781812360411518391

[ivory iris]

What’s a good lunch spot near Tokyo station? I land at 8am on the 19th and booked a 2pm Shinkansen.

[fathom kernel]

Hey all I’m solo traveling, anyone down to meet up one of these days ? I like food and sightseeing/outdoorsy stuff

[mossy temple]

For those that will be in Osaka near the end of the month:

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

[limber tangle]

Hey yall, I have 3 cocktail bars I’m curious about for this week: THESE, Vowz, La France. Take a look and Lmk if anyone is interested in joining me for a drink or two

Should have mentioned these are all in Tokyo !

[shy vine]

Last of the illumination events! https://kyoto.travel/en/news/Lightup_events.html

[lavish moat]

Hey everyone 26m, I’m solo traveling 27th(flight is 25th)-6th
Would really like friends to hang out with when I visit Tokyo Red Tower because it really requires two people almost at all times
Osaka 27-29th
Tokyo 29th-5th
If anyone wants to hit me up or is going to be there, I’m super excited to meet you!

[main brook]

https://gera.fan/gera2025

anyone wanna go here for the second part?

gotta go at 4:30 for tivkets but idk if wed be able to get them

but lol

[jagged widget]

I have 4 hours to kill

Hmm what to do

[main brook]

eat yummy stuff

[jagged widget]

lol that’s the plan

But got 4 hours

Then need to be in daikayama

[main brook]

LOL wanna get some pastries mr t?

[jagged widget]

They better be damn good ones

If there’s one thing I do not suffer

It’s bad food

[main brook]

wow the pressure is real

@jagged widget o ya what are aare you in?

[jagged widget]

I’m in shimo atm

May try some curry here

Where is this pastry spot?

[main brook]

oh idk

im looking

LOL

but i am not near you so

[jagged widget]

Don’t worry about it

I’m just relaxing with a cup of tea atm in my favorite tea spot

[meager mantle]

anyone know what I ordered at sushiro

[main brook]

oooh nice nice

tour favorite tea spot

[meager mantle]

tasted like something inside a crab lol

pretty gross

[drifting arrow]

That's poop

Just kidding, it's kanimiso (brown crab meat)

[meager mantle]

ahh so it is crab

Thank you!

the crab head butter

[main brook]

@jagged widget you wanna get canele in ginza

i am gonna

its far from you tho so

[meager mantle]

there’s a kith in Osaka now

[jagged widget]

Nah

I’m going to Harry’s

[main brook]

nicee

[meager mantle]

I think I ate too much

[hexed pine]

Nah the plates look symmetrical. You guys ate the right amount

[weak sage]

How many was it

That looks way more than our record

[gentle wasp]

This looks vile

[meager mantle]

11,600 yen

[weak sage]

Yea your photo is def way more

That’s insane

[vagrant river]

Oh yeah that’s gross

[pure fog]

Anyone doing anything tonight in Kyoto? Maybe planning an eat and drink hang out?

Me and my brother (33m and 36m) are traveling and are currently in Kyoto. We are Swedes, friendly and very cool - anyone wanna show up and show us a nice eating spot tonight? 🫣🙏🎉🥳

[dire rain]

Anyone at synchronicity? Missing out MOTFD?

[drifting arrow]

Heya, check https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1350965327051100190 too for more Kansai people

[blazing lance]

Is anyone in Kanazawa the next few days?

[frank bear]

Anybody wanna buy a suitcase from me, looks like I'll need a bigger one 😅😅 I may have bought too many souvenirs

[drifting arrow]

#1056119213082808400

[frank bear]

Thanks

Anybody want to for sushi?

[proud schooner]

Osaka crew anywhere? stopping at Shinsaibashi before heading back to Himeji

[sage echo]

Anyone want to join me at a whisky bar in Ikebukuro?

[weak sage]

Osaka thread

[proud schooner]

fair. leaving for Himeji again now though unless I want to stay out all night and regret life choices again 😅

didn‘t think i‘d end up in Osaka this trip

[maiden robin]

Anyone down for some late night japanese curry

[proud schooner]

sure. i have some leftovers from coco uber in my hotel fridge 😂

[hollow flax]

Leaving for the airport in 7 hours, super hyped

[real tendon]

anyone here into the one piece tcg and its in japan the next 2 weeks?

[light blade]

hello, I'll be in osaka from 21 April to 23 and then back from 27 to 28 April. Up to do walking around and explore the city

[jagged widget]

Quadruple check to make sure you have everything

Cash, cables, wallet, passport, clothes, toiletries, medication, etc

[meager mantle]

anyone waited in line for pokemon cafe cancellations before?

they say I may wait up to 90 mins though maybe they just say that that to shorten the line

I’m going solo so maybe I’ll be able to go in faster

Only been 15 minutes and almost in the front

nvm wasted 30 mins waiting in line only to be told to come back in an hour 😭

[gentle wasp]

Good old Japanese inefficiency

[meager mantle]

I’m literally in the front of the line

Should I take the L and leave lol

[gentle wasp]

Depends how bad you want it 😂

[earnest cypress]

Anyone in Shibuya want to meet up?

[meager mantle]

I left 😆

[scarlet gate]

did you try to find bookings the night before?

i usually find 1 or 2 for the very next day.

[gentle wasp]

Anyone know the best Pokémon card shop in Akiba?? Looking for a grails shop

[meager mantle]

nah I was just in the area and saw the waiting line

[scarlet gate]

oh. well if it was a bucket list thing...try that approach.

[drifting arrow]

Shock Factor is tomorrow ⚡ ⚡ ⚡
#1336278288322269184

Over 100 people coming now!!!!

[ivory iris]

I guess since the expo is going on this week and based what I saw on instagram it’s super packed. Good chance that USJ might not be as full.

[carmine pagoda]

Anyone driving to daikoku pa this weekend ?

[frank bear]

Where's a good cheap place to buy a suitcase?

[drifting arrow]

#shopping
Ginza Karen

[frank bear]

You are this discords king 👑, thank you.

[jagged widget]

I am in shinjuku

Considering dinner

If anyone would like to join me

[frank bear]

What time?

[frank bear]

What time, I'm in NAKANO for a bit so I'm not far

[jagged widget]

I can eat now

What are you hungry for?

I’m going to be heading to Shibuya now

[frank bear]

Huh that's farther away. But I can meet you there.

[frank bear]

I'm addicted to curry. But I'm game for anything at a reasonable price 😅

[jagged widget]

Anything you are really wanting to try?

[weak sage]

Get tonkatsu

[gentle wasp]

If you guys gona go somewhere bomb I could be down too

[weak sage]

Wyd after

[gentle wasp]

Probably nothing

[jagged widget]

Can you make it to Shibuya soon?

[weak sage]

K come link when ur done dinner

[gentle wasp]

Relatively , where are you thinking ?

[jagged widget]

Near shibuya

What do you two want to eat?

[frank bear]

I just realized I have not had sushi in Japan yet 😅

[jagged widget]

We can do sushi

@gentle wasp Want to come?

How far are you both?

@gentle wasp Does sushi work for you?

[frank bear]

Just got to shinjuku

[gentle wasp]

Ehh I just had sushi so I’ll probably pass. I’m leaning more towards like shabu shabu

[frank bear]

Gonna hop off and get on the Yama line

[frank bear]

What's that

[gentle wasp]

Oh yeah he’s close, y’all go ahead

[jagged widget]

We can get something else

But how far are you?

[gentle wasp]

I’m in Akasaka in my hotel

[jagged widget]

Did you want to come?

I can find a different spot

[gentle wasp]

You guys want shabu?

[jagged widget]

Honestly no

[gentle wasp]

😂😂

[weak sage]

LOL

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dMGrHfcgTSc4Ww4u8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

This place is goated

[frank bear]

I'm 6 mins away

[jagged widget]

Okay you and I will just eat

Since he’s a bit further away

[gentle wasp]

Yeah all good enjoy boys

[frank bear]

I dinner mind waiting

[jagged widget]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ny31YbPsuSQcbGW86?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Meet me here. Outside the building

Don’t go up

You got cash?

Or Venmo

[frank bear]

Do I need it?

[jagged widget]

You got Venmo?

[frank bear]

Yeah

Why?

[jagged widget]

You can just Venmo me your share after

[frank bear]

Let's switch to DM

[wary spoke]

yo wait where u eating me n nacl n friend want to go eat

[gentle wasp]

Idk yet let’s get something good

[weak sage]

LOL

he bent on uobei

[wary spoke]

if we eat in shibuya will japrem come

I wonder

I wanna try uobei bruh

Ivd had all of the chains at this point except that one

[weak sage]

I mean I ain’t hating on it, it has good reviews and everyone recommends it

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GEjY4fCDmRFnWDDn7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

😍

[meager mantle]

dont get the mushed tuna sushi from uobeei

[meager mantle]

taste like a pink blob uncooked chicken nugget

[sturdy notch]

I just had some tonkatsu in harajuku

really good

[weak sage]

😍

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JVdAfrhJqZKthcma6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[sturdy notch]

taking a nice stroll through yoyogi rn. probably gonna go up to golden gai since it's my last night here

[sturdy notch]

tonkatsu Maisen aoyama

[jagged widget]

@frank bear #1337331661700071455 message

[lime frigate]

Anyone doing anything in Kyoto right now?

[drifting arrow]

More Kansai people in https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1350965327051100190

[meager mantle]

beef

[meager mantle]

bought a Pokemon card 🐉

[sturdy notch]

the best pokemon

[gentle wasp]

Damn not slabbed up and traveling with it

[weak sage]

It’s 28$ ungraded

[jagged widget]

Did you guys end up getting food?

[gentle wasp]

I just went to Zakuro in Akasaka solo and it was delicious

[jagged widget]

Gotcha

[gentle wasp]

How was the sushi spot ?

[jagged widget]

@frank bear liked it. Its a decent spot.

The wait wasn't too bad

We only waited about 15 minutes

though I may just start not eating nearly as much in shibuya

Its getting fairly crowded and the queues can be pretty bad

I'd rather head to a far less touristy area and get food in the future

@gentle wasp He and I ate quite a lot of sushi but even after we split it

it was only like $50-55 USD I think

He had a few drinks, so his was about $30 USD and we had like 10-15 pieces of sushi

[gentle wasp]

Yeah I avoid eating in shibuya tbh

But glad y’all enjoyed sounds like a solid spot!

[winter lantern]

Anyone in Tokyo April 19? Im looking to go thrifting, and hit up the flea market.

[gilded rampart]

id be down. havent had the chance to do the flea market yet and ive been wanting to

[winter lantern]

Awesome! It starts at 12pm I believe. Ill send you a DM.

[modest oxide]

Heading to Tokyo 23rd of April for a week Kyoto for a week then finish up in Tokyo 8/9th may, looking to see if anyone knows any good clubs spots for foreigners with tattoos/ wants to meet up for a few 🍻🍻

Also if anyone knows of any alt/metal/punk places and is looking to chill with me nd my friend there

[drifting arrow]

TODAY!!!!!! #1336278288322269184

110 people are signed up to come!!!!!! Probably a lot more throughout the day!!!!!!!!!

[dense musk]

Anyone up for grabbing some food in Kyoto this evening?

[drifting arrow]

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

[dense musk]

Aight

[jagged widget]

I think I'm going to go get some lunch soon and head for a tourist trap lol

Going to relax and explore a bit before Habo's show

[frank bear]

What tourist trap?

[jagged widget]

takeshita probably

I know a good duck soba place in Harajuku I may go eat at

andthen explore takeshita for a bit and harajuku in general

Habo's show is at 19:00

so I need to get over there by like 18:40

so that means heading over to Shimokitazawa probably around 16:00-17:00 to get dinner and maybe do some record shopping

but probably just going to cafe lounge

[frank bear]

Ahh, I see

Sounds like fun on a bun

[sturdy notch]

I enjoyed Harajuku yesterday. was a little crowded with tourists though

[hollow flax]

I just had a walk around Aoyama this morning, weathers nice. Makes a change from Scotland.

[tired dagger]

Hey whats up everyone! It's my last day in Tokyo after traveling through japan for 4 weeks and I haven't planned anything yet for tonight, if someone is interested in meeting up let me know 🙌🏼😁

[drifting arrow]

Heya a lot of people are coming here #1336278288322269184

[scarlet gate]

I wanted to do something tonight but the flight burnt me out

[frank bear]

If your in Tokyo and looking for a run lunch, I can't recommend samurai restaurant time enough. I love that place.

[mossy cairn]

https://passmarket.yahoo.co.jp/event/show/detail/01ibn4h5xm941.html

Sake Festival I’m gonna go April 24 if anyone interested.

[naive pine]

I'm interested

[maiden robin]

Does anyone know any good nba basketball bars in tokyo? There are some important games tomorrow and I would love to watch at a sports bar

[weak sage]

Def some sports bars will be playing the play in tournament

Lemme see if I can find any confirming 100%

Hmmm I found playoffs idk about the play in

[hexed pine]

My man really wants to watch the Bulls in the play-in

[mossy cairn]

You’re still in town by then?! I swear you said you had to leave soon haha. Down to link up again I need to redeem that first night

[naive pine]

I leave the 29th

[ivory frigate]

They don't offer tax-free at ON Flagship store in Harajuku lol my friend is visiting and we went there today, to my suprise they don't do tax-free

[remote pine]

What time does this go to?

[maiden robin]

Nah bulls trash i wanna watch warriors stomp the grizzlies

[maiden robin]

Yeah i dont see any for play-in games but which ones are playoffs cuz those probably show play-in too

[hexed pine]

Oh shit I forgot! My bad homie

That’s a good game

[maiden robin]

i will get sauced if we win

Shots for the whole bar

[hexed pine]

If Steph Curry drops 50+ then you gotta go nuts

[maiden robin]

🐐🐐🐐

You in town? Come watch

[hexed pine]

Only one night left in Tokyo. Maybe if they play game 1 on Saturday or Sunday?

[maiden robin]

For sure yeah

They will

[mortal kraken]

anyone in akihabara ?

[remote pine]

Just arrived an hour ago. Staying in Akihabara

[neon osprey]

My hotel is accross the street from akihabara

[warm musk]

damn wtf

[oak pilot]

I know there’s one in Osaka with a actual hoop you can shoot around

[meager mantle]

anyone taken this train before to kyoto? how was it

https://www.hankyu.co.jp/kyotrain-garaku/en/service#info

ah I wait I can’t even ride it, it’s only on weekends

😭

[mortal kraken]

@remote pine @neon osprey last night i went out to check some arcades but they all close pretty early /:

[remote pine]

Yeah things here open late and close early from my experience

[mortal kraken]

great for the workers but damn i wanted to play rhythm games until 2am

[meager mantle]

well this is embarrassing, I’m in the train rn and the ac making my noise drip 💧. I don’t have any tissues 😭

girl in front of me just looked at me with disgust, I am cancelled nooo

[shadow ridge]

How do I kill time in tokyo before 3pm room check in(ive been homeless since 5am after landing)😭

[drifting arrow]

Depends where you are and what you like doing, and if you’re gonna be carrying your bags the whole time

[shadow ridge]

Just one backpack and idc where really

[drifting arrow]

You don’t know where you are 🤔

[shadow ridge]

Don’t care where to*😂

[mortal kraken]

internet cafe

arcades

[low blade]

Drop the backbag in a locker and just go whatever you have planned ^^ Go have some lunch somewhere

[remote pine]

Honestly just exploring with no real destination. Is a really good stress relief.

[hexed pine]

Lastly if you really need the rest try going back to the hotel around 2 pm. Not guaranteed but a solid chance the room is ready by then

[shadow ridge]

I found a racing sim setup that you could rent out in akiba so im going there rn. Also i havent slept the previous night yet so rip😭

[remote pine]

Don't fall asleep behind the wheel!

[ivory iris]

Same issue for me, I land in the morning on the 19th and the shinkansen I booked leaves at 2pm. Trying to find lunch spots near tokyo station.

[shadow ridge]

Ok, i’ll make sure to drink before I get behind the wheel😎

[shadow ridge]

Rip💀

Best bet is to follow a salaryman and they will lead you to greatness👍

[hexed pine]

Tokyo Station does have a decent amount of actual restaurants. No idea if they’re good but worst case you’ll have options

[maiden robin]

Train restaurants probably better than 95% of american restaurants tbh

[shadow ridge]

And 70% cheaper😂

[ivory iris]

All I know there is a Uniqlo 10 min walk from the Station and my gf wants to buy a bag there. Travel logic, same bag in Bali is $10 more expensive than in Japan. So lets spend seveal thousand dollars on flights to japan to save $10 on a bag haha

[shadow ridge]

Thats actually a pretty good logic what the heck

[ivory iris]

It's travel math

[shadow ridge]

My logic is that i wanna eat out more so I book a flight to japan to avoid tax and tipping culture💀

[remote pine]

Hey, at least your stuff is cheaper. Prices are basically the same as where I'm from Australia. And yet I'm still here

[ivory iris]

I now have an excuse to randomly walk outside at night and buy food at 7/11 and FamMart.

[ivory iris]

You're in Japan to escape Australia. Bali is already full of Australians so you decided to avoid them. That is my guess haha

[gentle wasp]

Japanese people are so interesting, sometimes I wonder if they are robots

[remote pine]

Have you asked?

[gentle wasp]

Nah I didn’t wanna break the simulation

[drifting arrow]

Maybe you should try talking to more of them. I’m sure you appear as an NPC too

[shadow ridge]

Ngl I think us tourists are more npc than them…..

[ivory iris]

facts, we're just anime back ground characters.

[remote pine]

The crudely drawn ones

[ivory iris]

we're just the still image ones drawn in the background with the same 2 voice actors

[shadow ridge]

We always go do the same tourists things😂

[ivory iris]

First time to japan, lets all do Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo

[shadow ridge]

Facts

[ivory iris]

includes Nara, USJ, Team Labs and Skydeck

[shadow ridge]

Lets go to sensoji temple, tokyo tower, etc

[remote pine]

Honestly that's what I did my first time. Second trip now I've leveled up to regular human.

[ivory iris]

leveled up to supporting cast in Japan. No longer background character.

[gentle wasp]

Solo leveling

[remote pine]

Better book a third trip soon

[ivory iris]

Walk 0/100 km
Climb Steps 0/100 steps
Stand in Line 0/100 minutes
spend 0/100 dollars a day

[gentle wasp]

Shit I must be near S rank by now

[shadow ridge]

You forgot “saying hai to everything 0/100”

[remote pine]

How long till I reach irrelevant best friend character?

[shadow ridge]

Cash or card? “Hai”

[ivory iris]

Forgetting to say Atatamete kudasai at a konbini 0/100

[shadow ridge]

Who doesn’t like cold chicken

[weak sage]

Buddy

[ivory iris]

third trip when you just primarly stay in tokyo and wander the streets completing side quests

[remote pine]

Isn't that just a yakuza game?

[ivory iris]

whats the weather like this week in tokyo and osaka? My gf is having a hard time packing and can't decide if she will need her jacket or light coat. She doesn't do well with cold.

[gentle wasp]

Not that cold

[ivory iris]

Yes, but it will be a better version of the life action adaption they are releasing

[ivory iris]

She's lived in Bali her entire life with highs of 30c, so i'm pretty sure anything below 24c for her will be freezing.

[weak sage]

Bruh Saturday is 28 we’re cooked

[gentle wasp]

I’m a F guy

[hexed pine]

28 in April? Shit..

I planned to party that night so gotta pound the water

[ivory iris]

highs of 80s, low of 60 eta

[gentle wasp]

Sounds perfect

[gentle wasp]

Time to drop ur heat tech

[hexed pine]

Boo. I think mid 60s high is perfect

[gentle wasp]

Samui ne

[weak sage]

Yea thinking starting today I won’t need it anymore

Friday is 20c even when sun does down damn

We gonna be warm

[gentle wasp]

I needa get a new hoodie I been rocking the puffer

[weak sage]

Ur cooked with the puffer

Gonna be too hot this weekend for sure

[gentle wasp]

I’m omw to an outlet hopefully some good stuff

But I hear it’s not like American discounted outlets

[ivory iris]

WTF my hoodie blazer has now magically shrunk.It use to be oversized on me. Now it's a perfect fit.

or i gained weight, but I'll just blame the dryer that shrunk it. Just to make myself feel good.

[weak sage]

Few too many onigiris

[ivory iris]

I haven't even left to japan yet. Just pulled my laundry the other day and still need to pack.

[hexed pine]

@maiden robin Steph went nuts; get the shots ready

[warm musk]

brother took a one day break to continue drinking

[maiden robin]

Himmy butler bro

Was stress chugging a strong zero

Whos tryna drink today

[hexed pine]

Jimmy Butler my guy. Dude is cold blooded as fuck

[hexed pine]

Break over, his boys in the Bay made sure of that

[weak sage]

Holy 37&38 points damn

[maiden robin]

yessir we drinking todayyyy

Rockets easy matchup no playoff experience

Really annoying i went to 2 sports bars and they were both showing fucking regular season mlb games and not the playins

No respect for basketball in japan

[hexed pine]

There’s 162 baseball games; fuck off MLB

[maiden robin]

yeah ridiculous

Didnt realize baseball was that revered here

Even in the us basketball is def a lot more popular

[spark patio]

Just landed Narita, my Airbnb is around Koto city. Anyone down to go out later today around 8-9 ish. Grab food and go party

[signal marsh]

@maiden robin and me are going out around 8

[spark patio]

Sweet are you guys around the area(Ojima sta)?

Any food spots in mind? I’m gonna be starving by that time

[signal marsh]

I’m staying in shinjuku gonna try out shibuya tonight

Speaking of baseball I’m heading to the giants game rn.

[spark patio]

It’s 47 mins transit should be doable

[weak sage]

W

[drifting arrow]

btw you need to be more specific than ‘city’ when talking about locations, as the ‘cities’ (actually wards) are huge areas. Tokyo people navigate by the nearest station name

[shadow ridge]

What time is the game?

[meager mantle]

I ended up buying new AirPods since I lost mine 😭

[signal marsh]

First pitch is at 6. I’m from the DC area and it’s so easy to get tickets for Nats games. I had to get these like 2 weeks ago

[wary spoke]

What u cop at bape

[meager mantle]

AirPods pair number 4 lfg

a Bape shirt

[lofty remnant]

Never checking gmail gang

[meager mantle]

how u know

[shadow ridge]

Ahhhh ok, im in yokohama but im tired asf from landing in the morning and just checking in my hotel. Wel’ll see if i have the energy or not😂

[warm musk]

damn

[wary spoke]

i know a bape bag when i see one

I bought something from there too lol

so i got that same blue camo bag

[meager mantle]

ahh gotcha, so far I bought a Bape shirt the past 3 Japan trips lol

[lofty remnant]

I haven't updated my wardrobe in months

[meager mantle]

same

I wanna get arcteryx jacket

the Uniqlo one I got doesn’t cut it

[gentle wasp]

There’s an arcteryx at the outlet here in Karuizawa

[gentle pollen]

I’m interested

[mortal kraken]

anyone in ikebukuro ?

[shadow ridge]

Im down

[gilded rampart]

wait wtf literally same thing happened to me today too. forgot them in cab so i went to yodabashi rq and got some lmao

[meager mantle]

😭

I think I paid 152$ usd

though I can’t go without music on my solo trip

[safe pivot]

Will anyone be in Fukuoka April 22nd-25th?

[real tendon]

Anyone up today in Osaka to grav a few beers

[frank bear]

Where you tryna go

[real tendon]

No goal just arrived with a friend just wanna grab some beers and eat some stuff nothing special

[frank bear]

I'ma dm you

[frank bear]

Message wouldn't go thru

Wanna meet in Nampa station?

[sturdy notch]

I almost got the red&black Adidas track jacket when I was there it was so nice but I have way too many jackets as it is so couldn't justify another one.

[meager mantle]

ah, I bought two jackets this trip

had to let go of my other jacket

[sturdy notch]

I went ham at Uniqlo and GU mostly

[meager mantle]

same

kith hoodie and a uniqlo jacket

I just need pants and shoes and I’ll have a complete new outfit 😂

might get onitsuka tiger shoes

[sturdy notch]

i was gonna get a pair of onitsukas but the way I wear shoes the sole would have been destroyed in a month or two

the goretex ones were sick tho

[real tendon]

Yo we are in the Gigo

Shishinbashi

Come here to the middle

[frank bear]

Just saw this aight be right there

[frank bear]

I'm wrapping a cream sweatshirt

Wearing

[real tendon]

We got hungry

We went to gyoza ninoni

Sadly there is only a table for 2 there give me ur number well hit up after eating

Wroting here is kinda slow

I accenped ur dm

[fallow cliff]

Less than a day until my flight to Japan. I don't think I've ever been this excited before 😁 😂

[long willow]

If I could tell myself one thing before my flight, it would be "get compression socks".

[spark patio]

Anyone planning the day in Shibuya? I’m heading there in the morning and have a list of places that would be worth checking out. Let me know if someone wants to tag along.

[mortal kraken]

if you plan on hanging out at night i'll be there!! i'll be in ikebukuro n harajuku during the day

[spark patio]

Yes I’m prolly gonna be there at night also

[mortal kraken]

ohh nice, i'll @ you if im there tomorrow night

anyone want to check out anime stores in ikebukuro tomorrow afternoon/morning? :-) went to animate but didn't get to check out other stores yet!

[meager mantle]

Osaka station so confusing 😅

[gilded rampart]

im down. gonna be in area anyway around 1

[meager mantle]

at Himeji castle

[mortal kraken]

cool i'm here now 😎 enjoying a parfait then heading to kbooks

[spark patio]

I’m heading there around 1:30 to check out the sunshine observatory. I can link up with you guys

[gilded rampart]

i can meet at kbooks then? will be there around 12:50

[gilded rampart]

ooh whats that?

[spark patio]

Just a tourist thing lol

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wP8fL79yXy2tUmML7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[tiny ember]

It’s too freaking hot

My British temperature requirement not liking this

[shadow ridge]

My bad I just got here

[drifting arrow]

FYI there are multiple different Kbooks around Ikebukuro

[gilded rampart]

ohh. looks cool tho

[gilded rampart]

ye figured theyd tell me which one tho

[gilded rampart]

@mortal kraken here, which kbooks?

[gilded rampart]

aight…. im just gonna get food then

[meager mantle]

anyone in hiroshima

[spark patio]

Where about you at? I’m 5-6 mins out

[gilded rampart]

around the bookoff, ill be done eating soon

oh wait did you have lunch yet?

[spark patio]

Yes I did had lunch

Sort of lol

I’m like 10 mins walk

From the station

[gilded rampart]

well i can meet you outside book off then and we’ll see what up

[spark patio]

Kk

@gilded rampart which book off?

[gilded rampart]

the one across uniqlo

wait mb didnt know there was another LOL

[mortal kraken]

woah my bad i got caught up in all the merchandise buying and didn't get the notification 😭

[gilded rampart]

np lol

im w cs rn, if youre still down we can meet you

[mortal kraken]

only had a few early hours to spend so i'm heading out the area

[shy vine]

Is this today? Blossoms looking good!

[meager mantle]

yes!

[median falcon]

anyone getting drinks near namba tonight?

[shy vine]

I like Shamisen music so I’m going here Friday night in Kyoto: https://tockify.com/whatsupinkyoto/detail/5894/1744970400000/3

[shy vine]

@woven atlas 🙂

[woven atlas]

ahhh unfortuantely i've got a meeting D:

[real tendon]

Osaka ?

Sure just tell place and bar name

[untold valley]

Just got to Tokyo anyone meeting up tonight!?

[low blade]

^Some are meeting up in Shibuya #1330541450018029588 )

[grim patio]

Hey folks, anyone looking to get drinks on 21st evening time? Maybe round Akiba or similar?

[upper kraken]

Just arrived can grab a drink 21st . I'm in Ginza not too far

[stark mica]

Gonna be roaming around Kyoto today if anyone is looking to meet up and explore lmk!

[graceful thorn]

Hello, I am solo traveling and will be wandering around Shibuya today! If anyone wants to meet up lmk!

[spark patio]

I’m around that area also

[graceful thorn]

Yeah lmk im probably gonna go find breakfast rn

[spark patio]

Fuck I’m hungry af also lol

[graceful thorn]

Im near the meiji jingu also nothing is really open rn

[wooden scroll]

Anyone up to anything tonight around Shibuya or Shinjuku? I'm solo, looking for someone to go get drinks or smthn

[spark patio]

Guys anyone know a motorcycle meet or car meets that’s happening tonight or over the weekend? Last I heard it’s impossible to find one. Please dm me if you know any

[hollow frost]

I'll be at the Asakusa batting center later this afternoon, followed by a couple several beers in the evening. Feel free to join if you're in the area

[meager mantle]

lol I fucked up I was taking taxi to nearest train station

and then mentioned I was going to miyajima island

but I guess he misunderstood and started going towards there

so I let him rack of like 2350 yen so far

before I got the confidence to say it’s mistake and I wanted to go to nearest station instead

when saying hai hai 🙂‍↕️ goes wrong

is okay though I was able to practice my broken Japanese

talked about where my parents from and if I had a girlfriend and I said no

and he called me handsome 😂

though I did misheard him when he said it would take 30 minutes

I thought he said 3 minutes so I assumed he was going to nearest station at the start

[white tide]

Hi everyone! My cousin and I are going to a muscle girl bar tomorrow and we have two extra spots in our reservation. Does anyone want to come? Reservation is at 20:00 and it's all of you drink. The reservation spot was 6000 yen per person, so just bring 6000 yen with you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0DedHpB2os

The bar is near Ikebukuro Station, which is metro 2 stops away from Shibuya Station

[spark patio]

Lowkey seems fun lol

[white tide]

99% chance you'll love it. I went last year and I'm taking my cousin to show her how fun it is

[low blade]

Sorry late answer, which one are you going to?
If theres room for one more, Im down to join ^_^

[eternal crescent]

yo! anyone looking to hit up the Jojo bar in Nakano Broadway on the 20th/21st? leaving on the 22nd and busy tommorow, but might even be up for it tonight! let me know :p!!

[gilded rampart]

we’re going to oi racecourse at 9, just two of us atm so feel free to join lol

[grim patio]

Cool! Was thinking the Hub that's there! I'm British so I'd like to test the authenticity of a self-proclaimed 'British style pub'. Anyone else here wanna join?

[steady loom]

Anyone wanna come with me to Daikoku car meet area next weekend (25th or 26th?) the wifey is likely not interested in coming with haha

[spark patio]

I wish but I’m gone this Monday 😭

[steady loom]

Damn, I'm getting to Tokyo tomorrow evening, could try forcing tmr 👀 though probs not a good idea haha leaving from kanazawa like 4pm towards Tokyo 🫤😞

[maiden robin]

Car meet seems sick how does it work

I saw some stuff online you pay and they take you around the city

[spark patio]

I’m down if we can do tomorrow

[upper kraken]

Can do. Goijg to do fuji in day so can swing by in evening

[white tide]

Let me know if you want to join us for the Muscle Girl Bar.

[spark patio]

You know what fuck it I will be there

[zealous panther]

Interested also if spot still free

[white tide]

@zealous panther @spark patio
I already paid for the reservation, which was 6000 yen per person. Can you pay me back 6000 yen?

If that works for you, we can either meet at the bar at 20:00 or grab dinner beforehand. Whichever works for you

[shadow ridge]

Im probably gonna be in harajuku a bit later if anyone wanna hang out

[zealous panther]

Yeah np. Down for dinner also.

[white tide]

@zealous panther cool! Let me talk to my cousin about it and get back to you tomorrow morning

[meager mantle]

found this torii gate in the middle of the ocean 😲

[drifting arrow]

Hidden gem 😮

[hollow frost]

Usual daytime antics in Asakusa

[scarlet oak]

Happening tomorrow! There's a bunch signed up already. Weather looks good.

[shadow ridge]

Anyone in harajuku rn?

[naive pine]

Might be there in a bit in Akihabara rn

[shadow ridge]

Nice

[vagrant river]

I think I might head there soon. I need to go to Uniqlo anyways

[vagrant river]

We’re on our way there

[shadow ridge]

Alright

Im eating rn tho

Almost done

[vagrant river]

We’ll be there soon

[shadow ridge]

Im in tokyu plaza rn

[vagrant river]

Ok, we’re still on the train. It will be a minute

[shadow ridge]

Sounds good

[shadow ridge]

Alright, im good where yall wanna meet at

[vagrant river]

Does the entrance of Takeshita street sound good?

[shadow ridge]

Yea lets do that

Im here

[vagrant river]

We just arrived

[shadow ridge]

What do you guys look like

[vagrant river]

I’m wearing all black and the other person is wearing a green jacket

[frank bear]

I don't wanna bad mouth it, because I really hope anyone else who goes has a better experience than I have. But Osaka expo did not meet expectations. It's definitely more for the traveler who tightly plans than those who miender like me.

[shadow ridge]

Thats good to know, thanks!

How expensive are the tickets? If its even worth to go

[frank bear]

I don't remember how much tickets were I bought them a while ago, like last month I think. But once you but you're tickets you gotta ever lotteries for the big pavilions, and some of those are reservation ONLY. so they're is no realistic option, not to mention the app they have you download is useless. I could go on. It was fun to see some of the cultural tidbits across the world but honestly I only saw the small and medium pavilions. Idk my feet are tired and I'm going home a few minutes after sunset

[shadow ridge]

Hmm, I might just go check out the site and maybe take a look around a bit then. From what it seems, its not really worth it just to take a look at some tech that are going to be really crowded that you have to pay money to get in to😂

[scarlet meadow]

anyone going out tn

tryna hit shibuya

[scarlet gate]

A lot of the big ones had times when some same day reservations were available. Had to use the app at those times.

Not saying they explained it well…

[frank bear]

Yeah I found that out an hour ago. Listen it's a system that works for them like I said it just didn't work for me.

But also those few same day slots fill up fast so unless you do it first thing, your out of luck

[scarlet gate]

I feel it. There was still stuff to do without the big events… even tho the big ones were fun.

[native shadow]

✋🏻

[scarlet meadow]

tryna hit a night club? i’m in ueno rn waiting at a ramen spot but im going back to hotel to change after then heading over to shibuya

[wooden scroll]

Anyone up to something in Shinjuku?

[weak sage]

I think lots of people are in the nightlife thread

[weak sage]

Same to you ^

[scarlet meadow]

goodlooks

[weak sage]

#1330541450018029588

https://tenor.com/view/gojo-satoru-satoru-gojo-gojo-jujutsu-kaisen-manga-gif-17386688786442927012

[trim sparrow]

Hitting up octagon rn to meet a dj then 1215 warp w vivid. Dm me on insta if any of you wanna go out @orlandosounds_

[meager mantle]

crazy how lively it is every night in japan, is this the city life？ the japanese do this every day 😳？

[tiny ember]

Tokyo never sleeps

[shadow ridge]

Tokyo never sleep but i wanna sleep

[tribal orbit]

anyone going to himeji castle or kyoto to see kinkaku-ji on the 21st. im in osaka, thinking about doing either of those day trips

[winter lantern]

Anyone going to oi racecourse flea market today?

[graceful thorn]

I am heading to osaka on 20th, interested for Himeji on 21st

[stark mica]

Doubtful but if anyone in the Kyoto/osaka region was interested in doing an off the beaten path adventure I’m going to be going to Nagahama tomorrow and then doing a boat tour to Chikubushima/ Chikubu island on be 21st in the morning. I hear it’s really cool to see the island in the middle of Lake Biwa. It’s 3600 yen for the boat ride so not bad. About an hour north/west of Kyoto on the JR line.

[shy vine]

I’m in Hikone today doing that!

[stark mica]

Oh dang. Lmk how it was.

[fallow cliff]

Anyone in akihabara or asakusa areas want to meet up and get some food somewhere?

[steady loom]

I think leaving from Kanazawa about 4pm + 2.5 hour shinkansen + getting to hotel to check in earliest I'd be free realistically is 8ish, I'm not sure if you can get to Daikoku via public transit reliably either... Okay maps is saying 1h 30m from my hotel in asakusa 😭 so would be like 9-10 to get there at the earliest. Today is unlikely to be realistic for me

[meager mantle]

they flying people on drones 😲

[frank bear]

Didn't see that yesterday, have fun. Also if you get on that last me get you're info so I can open a life insurance policy against you first 😅

[shy vine]

I lied. I didn’t realize how long the castle, museum, gardens would take so I did the little boat but I’ll come back to do the one you are talking about but I’m going to go from the other side of the lake because I’ve done this side extensively.

[stark mica]

lol. Darn tomorrow looks rainy-er than Monday that’s why I chose that.

[shy vine]

What’s in that town that made you go there?

[rancid falcon]

Anybody want to check out an international party with me tonight around 7:30-8? Think there's one in Minato, Ginza, and maybe Shibuya

[stark mica]

Two reasons. First was the castle/castle museum seemed interesting and there is an interesting looking shopping street there. The other side seemed pretty short on interesting things to do.

2nd bit was I got a crazy deal on a hotel with a private sauna so I was like, yeah. This will do.

[shy vine]

Okay. I don’t do the rebuilt castles so I couldn’t figure out what was in the town.

But private sauna sounds like a win!

[cursive ibex]

Visiting Tokyo from NYC and will be free April 21. If anyone is down to hang out, lmk! 32/M/Korean if it matters

[shy vine]

And if you don’t like the fake castle, head to Hikone. Should only be about 20 minutes by train. Their castle is real and the mascot is super adorable.

[stark mica]

The real ones just hit different?

[shy vine]

Absolutely.

[meager mantle]

finally heading to tokyo from osaka ✌️

anyone in nagoya?

🦗

[frank bear]

Today is my last fill day, day 21 🥹🥲😭😭😭

Anyone down to join me at a con cafe later? In aki?

[drifting arrow]

Cool gig today
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGh4Wh1yAi7/

[spark patio]

Anyone into whiskey? Lowkey wanna go try

[ivory iris]

If you’re going to be near daikokucho station. Flash Back Bar has the best highball I’ve tried.

[mossy temple]

For anyone planning to be in Osaka in 3 days:

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

[fluid turret]

Anyone in Tokyo wanna meetup today? 12 days into the trip I’m feeling lonely and would like to explore together.

[meager mantle]

ghibli museum = wait in line 1h for no face photo

[drifting arrow]

The event I'm going to is sold out otherwise I'd invite you along, but if you don't find anyone then there will be lots of other tourists at this one for sure who you can talk to #1312946671734489161 message

[cosmic solar]

Anyone in Kyoto for the next few days? 🙂

[quick cape]

Anyone booked tickets for burlesque tokyo before

[meager mantle]

maybe the nightlife Channel will know

[upper kraken]

Arriving Wednesday

[placid smelt]

Is there anyone in fujiyoshida?

[drifting arrow]

No they don't go to anything interesting

[paper zinc]

About to board flight to Tokyo Shinjuku area. Really excited be there for 4 nights before getting on cruise.

[maiden elm]

In Tochigi on the 26th and 27, dropping by Ashikaga flower park, and looking for other things to do in the area, will be in Tokyo (Otsuka) on the 28th til 6th 😄 anyone down for dinner, daytime activities (arcades, sights, cafe/eating)

[frank bear]

Anyone know where I can buy a bottle of sake last minute?

[drifting arrow]

Depends where you are

[hollow frost]

I haven't been there in many years! Be sure to try the wisteria ice cream if you see it.

[steady loom]

I'm staying in Otsuka too 25th-31st, near Asakusa rn with a one night in Hakone

[shadow ridge]

Is anyone at kanazawa rn? Or know good spots in kanazawa?

[brazen apex]

Any English speaking females 20-30 down to meet up in Tokyo for dinner tonight?

[frank bear]

Wow, just saw this now. I just boarded my flight. But thank you for trying