Osaka Meetup May 2025

[coral thunder]

just arrived at osaka, anyone down for dinner?

i picked E seat to see the fuji then slept through it smh

[haughty lance]

Anyone wanna hangout around Shinsekai or Nishinari?

[dry latch]

I got to osaka today so I'm down for either

[haughty lance]

Which area are you at?

[dry latch]

Umeda eating dinner rn

[haughty lance]

Ok cool

[exotic sandal]

may not end up coming out tonight sorry, only now on the train back to osaka

however i am 100% keen to go out tomorrow & tomorrow night 🔥

i am going for tea time tomorrow at the railway cat cafe if anyone wants to come, you need to book tix though

[fathom niche]

I'm hanging out at The Hearth, and board game pub. All welcome

542-0075 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nanbasennichimae, 14−25 阪南ビル ４Ｆ

[fathom niche]

If anyone wants to join its on the 4th floor

[exotic sandal]

ah damn this looks so cool but i am so tired, would you be keen to go again tomorrow?

[fathom niche]

Perhaps, I may be in Nara

[west halo]

time for a cheeky hike in namaze

[lost osprey]

any food recommendation Kyoto

[marble pine]

depends on where about in kyoto you are, i know a couple good ramen places and a funny giga cheap curry place

[lost osprey]

Gion

I've been eating way too much convenience food lol

[marble pine]

Homemade Ramen Aoba is not too far from gion

or Ramen Sen-no-Kaze Kyoto

[lost osprey]

should i just eat the free ramen in my ryokan

[exotic sandal]

were we still thinking of potentially going out tonight? in osaka

i might not join for dinner but maybe for drinks

[exotic sandal]

if anyone is in osaka & loves cats, please book for the cat train diorama cafe

[west halo]

namaze is really fun for half a day hike

loved the old train track

not sure if anyone is out and about near umeda but i am going to head to tenma for some snacks n drinks

[exotic sandal]

just to double check plans tonight, were people still keen to come out tonight?

[placid jetty]

Anyone down to just chill and hangout tonight? (I dont drink)

[wild turret]

@exotic sandal @placid jetty I wanted to get some all you can eat in Dontonbori tonight around 8 if y’all wanna join

[exotic sandal]

what in particular?

[exotic sandal]

i don't drink much either, it's mainly just vibes tbh. you don't have to drink to join in for like karaoke & going to bars, unless you don't like that sort of stuff either

[placid jetty]

Sure that sounds fun! What time?

[placid jetty]

Im down to do something after you had food, cause i already ate u know

[exotic sandal]

idk yet still havent planned anything

@haughty lance @coral thunder @spiral cloud down for night out tonight still? & whoever else would like to come?

[wild turret]

I saw this place seems pretty good https://maps.app.goo.gl/C1y5SYEBw6hEa5ud8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[exotic sandal]

i could be keen ya

would anyone else like to come along too?

if we have a big group we'll probably need to make a reservation

[spiral cloud]

Ngl, dont know if ima eat like anything else today lol

I just had the biggest meal, big ass bowl of ramen and gyoza

Im full full

[dry latch]

I'm down to go out too

[spiral cloud]

I might be down for drinks, idk for sure tho

[exotic sandal]

damn that sounds amazing though

[spiral cloud]

It was

Probably the best food i’ve eaten this entire trip ngl

[exotic sandal]

the all you can eat takes around 2 hours, if we start at 8 we finish at 10

[exotic sandal]

where was it??

[spiral cloud]

Its in Wakayama city lol, about 2 hours away from Osaka

Down south

[wild turret]

I think two hours is the time limit

I’m down to do earlier around 7 if you want

[exotic sandal]

yeah but whenever we got ayce, we always hit time limit lol

[wild turret]

We can do drinks afterwards

[exotic sandal]

rip

[spiral cloud]

Yeah, if yall wanna do a nice day trip then go to wakayama, genuinely wasnt busy at all

Like near 0 foreigners

So you can just walk around and do whatever

[haughty lance]

I do know a wagyu place it’s AYCE

[exotic sandal]

this place does wagyu too

[exotic sandal]

7 might be better just so that we dont start drinking too late if thats alright

[spiral cloud]

I wanna go clubbin or something but its the weekday 😦

[wild turret]

@exotic sandal yeah that’s fine with me

[exotic sandal]

there'll be a lot of gaijin out

i was hoping to do clubbing tonight lol

[spiral cloud]

Thats true, idrc if their gaijin or japanese, if its fun and i can get drunk then im fine with it

[haughty lance]

Time to get the ginger shots ready 🤣🤣

[spiral cloud]

Yup

Actual miracle drink, i need to figure out how to make those back home

[haughty lance]

If we can get the number of people for the AYCE I can reserve a seat for us

[spiral cloud]

Screw it, last day im just gonna go get a ton of em and take em back with me lmao

[wild turret]

I think it’s 3 so far

Myself, heart flips, and yolo dragon

[haughty lance]

So it’ll be 4 if I join

[exotic sandal]

yeah same, i mean this is also my last proper night out in osaka so only chance to go clubbing

may as well see at 12 if anything is pumping

[spiral cloud]

Are you in tokyo tomorrow?

[exotic sandal]

no kyoto night out tomorrow

[haughty lance]

I do know Gala is always busy but we can check other clubs too

[exotic sandal]

unless we continue the night in osaka

[spiral cloud]

Cause ATOM has special events on wednesday

[exotic sandal]

then tokyo back on 16th

[spiral cloud]

Rip

[exotic sandal]

next wed then

[spiral cloud]

I leave friday so i gotta go have some fun on wednesday

Should prolly see whos in tokyo and would be down to go fuck around

[exotic sandal]

there'll be a lot

watching the nightlife thread feels like peeking into another world sometimes lmao

[haughty lance]

Osaka’s nightlife is chill but I bring the good vibes for people to enjoy 🤣

[haughty lance]

Did we all wanna meet at the restaurant or the usual meeting spot is fine?

[wild turret]

Restaurant, don’t know about this meeting spot lol

[haughty lance]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yg2M4cggwodUgrccA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

We usually meet here at the white statue

[wild turret]

I’ll just meet you guys at the restaurant

[haughty lance]

Ok that works

[exotic sandal]

yeah maybe just restaurant? i think it'd be a detour for me if i go to the meeting spot

so 4 people booked for it?

[coral thunder]

i’m down for drinks

[haughty lance]

We can do restaurant

7:30 good?

[dry latch]

Ya 7:30 works

[haughty lance]

Ok we can do that

[exotic sandal]

okay good with me, see you all then!

we'll say bar for 9 or 9:30? @coral thunder @placid jetty

[coral thunder]

yep sounds good

[lost osprey]

nothing going on kyoto

what u guys think gion corner shows

[wild turret]

I just got to the restaurant, I’m sitting outside wearing a green long sleeve

Oh wait I just saw, everyone’s getting here at 7:30?

[valid thorn]

Where are you all at

[wild turret]

@haughty lance did you do a reservation

[haughty lance]

No because I wasn’t sure how many people were joining us

[wild turret]

Alright, I’m here waiting. See y’all at 7:30

[exotic sandal]

ah woops

[exotic sandal]

are you already sitting down? because not sure if the time has started

[haughty lance]

I’m here now

Wearing a black jacket and hat

[exotic sandal]

i'll be there in a bit

[wild turret]

No I’m waiting outside

@haughty lance are you at Okini?

[haughty lance]

Yup we’re waiting

[exotic sandal]

im 5 mins according to google

[haughty lance]

Ok we’re waiting outside across the restaurant

[spiral cloud]

Im down to meet up with yall later if we’re still down to go clubbing

Probably more towards 10 tho cause i gotta do some shit today before i leave tomorrow

Dont wanna end up rushing to do it tomorrow morning lol

[gritty cradle]

I'm grabbing dinner rn in Namba. What's everyone doing?

[exotic sandal]

just about done with dinner soon

going out for drinks in a bit

[exotic sandal]

ez, atm we're probs heading for bars first. 10 sounds like clubs might be dead maybe?

[spiral cloud]

Clubs wont have anybody till like 12 ish ngl

[obsidian coyote]

Anyone going to the World Expo tomorrow? I plan to go there from tokyo

[exotic sandal]

ya

we'll be at a bar first whenever youre free!

[gritty cradle]

I will come drink for a. It after I eat. If someone drops the pin I'll come after I'm done

[exotic sandal]

ez

[haughty lance]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y5JSMa1DqouZjhT3A?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

We’ll be here in about 20-30 minutes

[gritty cradle]

👍

[spiral cloud]

Yeah im gonna be stuck at my hotel till like 11

My clothes are done in the wash and theres people who put their clothes in the only 2 damn dryers for an hour each

So

Im gonna have to wait an hour, then put mine in for like an hour

[gritty cradle]

Go for a walk to a laundromat? The dryer in my Airbnb was a combo. I did a 3 hour cycle and they were still wet 😭.

The laundromat ones are better even if you have to pay

[exotic sandal]

rippppp0

[spiral cloud]

Ik the apa hotels ones are pretty decent, usually just have to toss my shit in for like an hour max

[exotic sandal]

here now if you're fre

[spiral cloud]

They got a really heavy duty one so might get that one, im not 100% sure yet. I dont wanna go draggin my wet ah clothes around namba tho lmao

[haughty lance]

FYI the bar only takes cash

[gritty cradle]

Still in Namba. But my Airbnb is 10 mins away from the place you are at. Will be there in 30 or so. Might just go home. Haven't decided yet

[exotic sandal]

okie

[exotic sandal]

@placid jetty if you were still keen, we're here now

[spiral cloud]

How many people are lookin to go clubbing so far?

[haughty lance]

Come by Shaka first

[exotic sandal]

atm we're all very chill, if you want to go out i'm keen to go

[spiral cloud]

I wanna but i cant leave my clothes, i can probably come over by like 11:20

Cause it’ll probably take about an hour to dry it, ill quickly fold it and then head over

[exotic sandal]

damn that's very mature of you, if it was me i probably would've just chucked them LMAO

[spiral cloud]

😂😂

[spiral cloud]

Gotta make sure my clothes arent too crinkled, probably gonna be going out tomorrow night again

[exotic sandal]

oh okay that makes sense lmao priorities 😂

[spiral cloud]

Ong

Gotta have clean clothes for goin out clubbin today and clean clothes for goin out clubbin tomorrow

[gritty cradle]

Yeah in just going home. Have been out all day. Will come to Kyoto for dinner tomorrow night. Enhoy

[exotic sandal]

sounds good, see you tomorrow!

[spiral cloud]

How many people came?

[haughty lance]

It’s 4 of us now

[spiral cloud]

Still not bad, is everyone down to go clubbing after? Im definitely gonna pull up to shaka if yall are still there at 11:20 ish

Definitely wanna go with a decent sized group cause realistically we’re all gonna get split up while we’re out clubbin anyways

A few people scattered around like checkpoints lmao

[exotic sandal]

i might go back home for a bit, kinda feeling tired, then if i feel good in 2 hours will come out clubbing

[exotic sandal]

likely won't be a big group tbh

[spiral cloud]

Yeah i kinda figured that would be the case

Idk if yall wanna go out clubbin later we definitely can, i’ll probably personally be outta my hotel around 11:30 if yall aint staying at shaka

And then ill roam around, maybe go to a club and see if i can find some cool people to hang with there, lotta canadians/aussies for what ive seen

[exotic sandal]

just keep us updated where you are & we'll lyk

[spiral cloud]

Aight, ill probably just let yall know when i leave my hotel

Lemme know if yall leave shaka, cause if not then ill come over when i can

[haughty lance]

We’re just chilling now it’s the 3 of us

[spiral cloud]

Aight

[haughty lance]

Just the 2 of us now we might just dip before the last train

[spiral cloud]

Understandable, i’d probably only get there by 12

Ill probably just have to see if i can meet some people in the club

My clothes didnt fully dry so i had to put em in for another 30 sadly

[haughty lance]

No worries I’ll see you again for sure!

[spiral cloud]

Yeah no doubt, prolly will be back again next year. Friends gettin real jealous that he didnt come this time around haha

[haughty lance]

Thanks to everyone that came out tonight for a chill night!

[spiral cloud]

Before i go do anything, anyone still down to go out clubbing/drinking?

If you’re not from the namba/dotonbori area but still wanna we could figure something out, dont particularly mind staying up late tonight

Not lookin like anyones available rn, think ima just stay in for tonight in that case

[obsidian coyote]

Anyone at world Expo today?

[sterile oracle]

Yeah i just arrived in osaka ill be heading that way now

[gritty cradle]

If anyone is into cosplay. On Sunday there's a street festival in den deb town. The whole street is closed and theres loads of cosplayers roaming about

[snow canopy]

Only if they're half naked

[exotic sandal]

damn i'll be missing out 😔

[drowsy totem]

If anyone is in Kyoto today and cares about the environment, come join us - it's free!

**Green Drinks Kansai **- Kyoto
18:30-21:00 - Kyoto Sando Food Hall, near Kyoto Station

https://greendrinkskyoto6.peatix.com/view

[gritty cradle]

Yeah I fly out Sunday. I randomly came across it last year but I didn't bring any of my cosplay with me. I missed it again this year 😭

[exotic sandal]

noooo 😭

[haughty lance]

I’m not into cosplay much but I still go and people watch it’s fun

[gritty cradle]

i randomly went to den den town last year on a sunday and the whole street was closed. im like what??? hold on whats happening here. I was so sad I didnt device to bring anything with me 😦

[merry reef]

I'll probably go to it

[coral thunder]

anyone in kyoto

ive run out of things to do

[gritty cradle]

goto a round 1 and play medal games

[haughty lance]

One time I saw a guy win like 5 buckets full of medal 🤣

[gritty cradle]

that was me on monday. I was sitting there for like nearly an hour.

[coral thunder]

i’m gonna go and do some claw machine. ty for the rec

[gritty cradle]

not claw machines! they are scam and bad value for money

[coral thunder]

ik ik. but my cousin has some requests 😂

[gritty cradle]

go get 2000 yen worth of medals at a round 1. it will last you like 3 hours depending on how fast you put them in

[gritty cradle]

smh just go buy the figures and plushing outright 🤣

[coral thunder]

buying plushies from aliexpress is prob better value ngl

wtf why is kyoto round 1 more expensive than osaka

[west halo]

oh no

[gritty cradle]

but hey i ended up with 4000 medals at the end of it. its funding my round 1 adventures this week 😛

[gritty cradle]

medals should be the same price. like 2800Yend for 1250 or something

[merry reef]

@haughty lance when sam won 12k coins in one go and we had to keep getting the guys over to refill it

Was like 1h of sitting there as the machine spat out coins

[coral thunder]

the claw machines are double the price. i’m heading back to osaka lol

[exotic sandal]

why is kyoto sabotaging itself lol

[marble pine]

gotta extract that tourist money

[gritty cradle]

i noticed that everything regardless of where you are. claw machines are now 200 instead of 100

but like street fighter and tekken and rythm games are still 100

claw machines are scammmmmmmmmm

[exotic sandal]

last time i was in kyoto, there were karaoke places begging for people to come by, similar to girl bars at kabukicho

it was kinda grim

[gritty cradle]

harmless joyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[marble pine]

there are definitely people trying to get you into karaoke

specially on weekends

[merry reef]

Anyone been to all you can eat wagyu places?

Kyoto or osaka

[exotic sandal]

we went to okini yesterday in osaka

was really good wagyu imo, yakiniku

[haughty lance]

Okini was good

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9FNnBn7sve1n7c11A?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Also this restaurant got good AYCE Wagyu as well! @merry reef

[merry reef]

All you can eat too?

[wild turret]

Anybody going to bars/clubs in Osaka tonight?

[haughty lance]

Yup thick cuts of Wagyu

[haughty lance]

Depends on what time I get my errands done!

[wild turret]

I’m on my way back from Awaji, won’t be back to my airbnb until 6:15ish. So say maybe 7:30, 8 o’clock

[haughty lance]

Ok sounds good I’ll let you know

[exotic sandal]

there's a sweets festival at kyoto jr isetan until the end of the month

[marble pine]

o rly? need to check it out at some point

[exotic sandal]

so far it looks like a lot of cool different varieties

[marble pine]

and use it as an excuse to go to andersen to buy a cinnamon roll

[exotic sandal]

traditional & modernised sweets

[haughty lance]

I recommend getting something with matcha since Kyoto is famous for it

[coral thunder]

nah osaka round one was 100 yen even for the big ones. also, i didnt see tekken anywhere, would love to play some

[queen coral]

i’d be down for this on the 27th if you’re still planning on going

hiii gonna be in osaka may 26-28 & would love to explore the night life

[marble pine]

there's almost certainly going to be something, but that gets planned much later to the time

err, much closer to the time

[queen coral]

kk cool i’ll check back in then

[somber moth]

Yeye im still down if you are 💪🏽 looks a vibe just need to see availability and if anyone else wants in

[rustic frost]

i’m down to hang if you guys don’t mind!!

will be in osaka from 27th till 30th

[somber moth]

Yeh ofc, anyone welcome

[gritty cradle]

goto a taito station or Gigo.

[coral thunder]

would be amazing if they have tekken tag. the ultimate height of tekken

[gritty cradle]

i thnk most places only have tekken 7 (Or 8) but mostly 7. Dont think its profitable to upgrage thier machines so ofthen

[quiet plume]

I dont think tekken 8 had an arcade release ? Most place I've been just had t7

[placid jetty]

Anyone down to hangout at a 7/11?

[haughty lance]

Grab some strong zeros and snacks

[placid jetty]

Where u at

[haughty lance]

At home I’m taking it easy til the weekend

[placid jetty]

Anyone down to go to the nara deerpark tommorow with me?

[exotic sandal]

if you're in osaka PLEASE 100% go to the capcom exhibit

the amount of detail they add to their exhibits blows the nintendo museum out of the water

[marble pine]

i have heard that the nintendo one is kinda meh, but gotta keep the capcom one in mind

it was in nakanoshima, right?

[exotic sandal]

nakka yeah

nintendo was good, capcom one is amazing

[marble pine]

did you happen to check the rose garden in nakanoshima, if it's even close to blooming?

it's like, a short bit east from the museum

[exotic sandal]

no

i legit dont have time

i need to leave by 11 to catch the shinkansen at 12 lmao

im going to uber to the station after this

[gritty cradle]

Anyone want to join me in an indoor bouldering session today?

[exotic sandal]

i think i passed by it on the way to the station back (didn't end up taking an uber), it was in bloom

[gray cipher]

How long does it take to see everything there ? Might try to fit it in if I can

[haughty lance]

I know what I’m doing this weekend

[gray cipher]

Also any dead rising exhibits there ?

[exotic sandal]

an hourish, i "speedran" it in 40 mins

[exotic sandal]

i think i saw a lot of resident evil ones, not necessarily dead rising

but i highly recommend going at 10am, right when exhibit opens. they have a lot of interactive exhibits that i actually had a lot of fun with, if i had more time & since there was practically no one there, i would've tried out with a lot of other characters too

[gray cipher]

Added it to my to do list thanks!

[exotic sandal]

have fun!!!

[karmic heart]

What’s the easiest way to buy the capcom exhibition ticket? The website is hurting my small brain

[exotic sandal]

just go to the museum

i bought tickets at the place, no line or anything

the biggest line was for the other exhibit at the museum, the capcom one at 10am was really chill

[karmic heart]

Cool, thanks 😄

[wild turret]

If anyone is down for all you can eat sushi and shabu shabu I was thinking of hitting this place up at 7 https://g.co/kgs/E5xhBMJ

[haughty lance]

I’ll pass it’s a bit out of the price range for me

[sterile oracle]

Three dollar sign establishment 😳 waow

[wild turret]

would you wanna meet for dinner if find a more affordable place @haughty lance ?

[haughty lance]

Sure!

[wild turret]

Cool, looking for a good place now

[gritty cradle]

im down for food tonight too. lemme know what you decide. idm

[gritty cradle]

drop a location when you have a place 🙂

[haughty lance]

We can do Namba or wherever is easier for you guys

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iAiX8ZgYybsYprUXA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[wild turret]

Sushi × Tempura Akira - Namba Shinsaibashi

[haughty lance]

Do you have any food allergys or restrictions? @gritty cradle

[gritty cradle]

im in namba but idm. is there other food at the place besides sushi? if not ill pass. Not a fan of sushi hahaha

Lemme check the menu

[wild turret]

How does this place look, they do all you can eat sushi and (i think) tempura

[haughty lance]

It looks good

[wild turret]

Ok cool, wanna hit that place ( Sushi x Tempura) ?

[haughty lance]

Did you want meat?

[gritty cradle]

ill come for a walk to the place and see whats included if we are getting all you can eat. what time? im a 10 min walk

yeah meat/chicken/pork is fine haha

[wild turret]

I'm leaving tomorrow so I gotta back my bag. I was thinking we meet around 7.

[gritty cradle]

okay well. ill meet you there at 7 and see what they have.

[haughty lance]

Ok 7 it is

[wild turret]

Ok, theres plenty of other stuff in the area so I'll come with a back-up plan if needed

[gritty cradle]

cool see yiu all then 🙂

[forest quest]

Cool if I join yall? might arrive later tho towards 730

[haughty lance]

Sure the more the merrier

[fallow saddle]

are yall going to a bar, me and some of my friends can join after dinner

[gritty cradle]

who knowwws maybe. well decide when we eat I guess

[fallow saddle]

aite lmk

would join yall fr awhile if possible ☺️☺️☺️

[wild turret]

A bar sounds good to me

It's my last night in Japan, I could use a celebratory drink

@haughty lance I'll reserve a table for 4

[lost osprey]

any plans for tom

I just arrived but dead tired

is there a bar in namba

do you recommend an onset Danny

onsen

[forest quest]

Thanks! My eta is 712

[fallow saddle]

let us know whr yall would be going after

might join for awhile

[lost osprey]

is that sushi place good

[haughty lance]

Do you have tattoos?

[lost osprey]

nah

[haughty lance]

Soraniwa Onsen is good

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nCkXnicQ6NmRdsca7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[lost osprey]

thanks i'll go tom

is that sushi place need reservation

[haughty lance]

We already got a table reserved for 4

[lost osprey]

ah kk

[gritty cradle]

Think I'm here. Can't read the restaurant name 😅

I'm chilling

[lost osprey]

maybe after let us know where u guys drink i'll prob eat somewhere cheap but might sleep early

[haughty lance]

I’ll be there in 10 minutes just got on the metro

[lost osprey]

i think i'll try sushiro

[haughty lance]

Sushiro or Kura is good

[lost osprey]

i'll try kura

[wild turret]

@haughty lance campo and I just arrived

[forest quest]

Missed the train sorry guys eta 717 now

Nvm google maps is off lol think I’ll be there sooner

[lost osprey]

I skipped the line at Kura cuz party of one lol

[haughty lance]

I’ll be there in a few minutes

[forest quest]

Think I’m outside lol

[gritty cradle]

I'm outside

Don't see youuu

[haughty lance]

Are you guys inside

[gritty cradle]

Yeh

[austere dirge]

Heyy

What are you guys doing? I’m in dotenbori lol

[haughty lance]

We’re chilling by the river

Standing in front of the building lol

[austere dirge]

Haha ok imma try to find that area

[haughty lance]

Underneath the bridge on the sidewalk

Just look for a white dude standing with 2 Asians

[austere dirge]

The ebisu bridge?

[haughty lance]

Go on the sidewalk under the Ebisu bridge

[austere dirge]

Got it

[haughty lance]

What’s your eta

[austere dirge]

I’m on the ebisu

[haughty lance]

What are you wearing

[austere dirge]

Black shirt and black hat and jeans

I think you’re on the other side

[haughty lance]

We’re at the spot you took a picture at

[austere dirge]

Heading there now

[shell tinsel]

I'll head over as well

[haughty lance]

@shell tinsel https://maps.app.goo.gl/f4aM7XjF8Jfogeu99?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

We’re here

[shell tinsel]

Ah damn just bought a drink for the river, guess I'll just save it

[haughty lance]

You coming?

[shell tinsel]

Yeah I can't find that place at all, is the pin correct?

[haughty lance]

Yes where are you at

It’s on the riverside

[shell tinsel]

I'm on the riverside

[haughty lance]

I’m outside

[fallow saddle]

where’re yall going to now?

[haughty lance]

The V

@shell tinsel https://maps.app.goo.gl/f4aM7XjF8Jfogeu99?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Hanging out playing sims pool

[haughty lance]

Where are you at?

[fallow saddle]

a few minutes away

ill drop by for abit

[haughty lance]

Ok we’re chilling at the middle table at the end it’s 5 of us

[wild turret]

@haughty lance where are you

[haughty lance]

Were outside

[wild turret]

Outside where we were?

[haughty lance]

Yup outside the bar

[marble pine]

@haughty lance do you always IRL stream these outings, or is that something you do at other times

[haughty lance]

I do it sometimes with my friend

[glass slate]

Hello guys! I'm from Spain and arrived today to Osaka from Seoul. Too damm tired today I think but would like to hang out during weekend if you have any plans 🙌

[lost osprey]

ah sorry i got a two hour massage

[desert delta]

yo anyone wanna go to a car festival in osaka 5/25

[marble pine]

i can't imagine many less interesting things than a car festival XD

[lost osprey]

americans obsessed with cars

I still am

[haughty lance]

I can’t drive myself but cars are cool af

Thanks to all that came out for a chill night!

[lost osprey]

sorry I missed lol I was planning to go but u guys started when I was in the middle of my massage lol

[haughty lance]

How long are you here for?

[outer ember]

Hey guys, I’m going to be in Osaka May 16th - 19th.. would anyone like to go for drinks ? This is my first time in Osaka and been travelling around Japan for 2 weeks

[lost osprey]

leaving sunday

[merry reef]

I could probably work with those dates, how about it @haughty lance one big night before I leave for tokyo

[haughty lance]

We gotta do it!

[marble pine]

whyyyyyy is it going to rain tonight. frigging hate rain.

[haughty lance]

Tomorrow is supposed to be worse

[marble pine]

my forecast says the rain should end tomorrow before evening

[merry reef]

☂️☂️☂️

[marble pine]

i don't want to bring umbrella with me if i go drinking :<

[lost osprey]

guess I go inane tom morning

onsen

[haughty lance]

Tomorrow the rain is supposed to clear up around 9PM

[lost osprey]

ahh

google says 4

do you recommend a racing sim place danny

[marble pine]

weather forecasts in here are terrible though, so it might end at noon or continue untill sunday

[lost osprey]

guess I gotta go Nara now

[marble pine]

pet those deer

[lost osprey]

last time I went they ate brochures out of my pocket lol

[haughty lance]

Round 1

[merry reef]

You gotta hide those fkn cookies bro they will fight u for them

[outer ember]

A little rain doesn’t bother me! I have no idea where to go night life wise..

[haughty lance]

Bars or clubs

Round 1

[merry reef]

Strippers

I mean bar

[haughty lance]

The V 🤣

[lost osprey]

I'd be too tempted to go to that bad street if went to a strip bar

[marble pine]

does japan really even do strip bars? i have no idea. japan has lots of uh. japanese specialities

[haughty lance]

They used to a long time ago but stopped it

[gritty cradle]

Goto tobita and window shop 👀

Then make friends with the grannies. They just want to give you a good meal. Then a happy ending 😂

[lost osprey]

u a big fan

[grand brook]

Yo anyone want to see a live show on the 27th? Kaneyorimasaru in Umeda

[dapper grotto]

Anyone interested into going to the Coming Kobe Music Festival on Sunday? I also have a spare ticket.

[wanton sonnet]

Will also be in Osaka till 19th, arriving later today. There’s some speciality bars worth checking out

[dense finch]

I’ll be there on the 17th-24th

[frosty goblet]

I might be down tonight! Where’s a good spot you reckon?

[novel torrent]

I might be down as well

[frosty goblet]

And what’s the bad street. Churo ward? 😂

[haughty lance]

Soemoncho it’s full of trash and smells like piss

[lost osprey]

tobita

google it

my massage too near dotinburi almost turned happy lol but I resisted

[frosty goblet]

That’s just next to where my hostel is. Fuck

[haughty lance]

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

Check this thread for all the nightlife stuff

[outer ember]

What kind of speciality bars ? I like craft beer but open minded to most things

[haughty lance]

I do know many cool bars around Namba Dotonbori area

[wanton sonnet]

More like show / ambiance. There’s places like bloody angle , bar nayuta which are like speakeasy or akashic which has a cool show.

[forest quest]

Anyone doing dinner before drinks tonight?

[gray cipher]

Thank you for the Bar nauta suggestion, its right next to my hotel 😄

[lost osprey]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nE9FG8KiB6cm7YJKA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[merry reef]

Where u boys at atm

[forest quest]

Umeda

[uneven ridge]

Anyone have any recommendations for beef restaurants in dotonbori? Or anything good that has dishes without pork in them

[lost osprey]

@haughty lance where you guys at

[snow canopy]

I died at dotonbori today, lasted about an hour before I got overwhelmed and left

[lost osprey]

what did you do here

[gritty cradle]

Had this tonight. Gyukatsu koto.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iydUrEWExtm5AoTaA

[haughty lance]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BJdnKj7fmfxekC548?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

We’re here if anyone joins us

[snow canopy]

Walked on the street lol

[lost osprey]

did guys speak japanese to you randomly seems like they want me to partake of particular services

[grand brook]

most trying to pull you into host bars/clubs

[lost osprey]

yeah I heard of the over charging scams lol I stay away

[lost osprey]

anything else to do Dotonborin other than arcades and drink and eat

[merry reef]

Drink more

[mint zealot]

Late night onsen?
Two stations down you can hit spa world, where I am at.

[grand brook]

karaoke

[mint zealot]

Batting cages in Namba?

[haughty lance]

Round 1

[lost osprey]

I heard it was under construction?

[mint zealot]

Err no... I'm right here. Spa world existed last year too.

[lost osprey]

yeah Round 1 was cool too tired but maybe i'll try the sports stuff tom

oh so they're not closing parts of it for construction

someone said it in a review

[mint zealot]

Oww yea... True but it has all the main stuff working.

Just no outside... The hot saunas, cold and steam rooms, showers... Everything else is fine. It's 1500 yen.

[lost osprey]

how does it compare to colonies

soliniwa

i'm planning tom

very motivated massage therapists they even approach u

[lost osprey]

@haughty lance any plans

[dense finch]

I just got here

[forest quest]

Anyone wants to hige Dan for free got 1 ticket

Asap tho 530 start

[haughty lance]

Idk yet

[lost osprey]

should i waste the day at solinawa then go umeda sky

[woven mantle]

I'm doing Osaka tomorrow and Monday if any millennials/academics/nerds wanna hang

[gritty cradle]

there is a large cosplay street fesitval on tomorrow in den den town if anyone is interested in that. loads of cosplayers and the whole street is closed.

[frosty goblet]

I just went to Umeda sky. It was cool!

[woven mantle]

That sounds super Japan, so I'm in

[mint zealot]

Is it good today?

[frosty goblet]

You get shots like this, so not too bad considering it was so cloudy today

[mint zealot]

Yea, not to shabby. Sunset is around 655. I wanted to get sunset and night lights.

[frosty goblet]

Ohh yea that might be sick! Should have thought of that and do the Minoh Falls during the day instead 😂

[mint zealot]

I'm doing minoh falls that doll temple tomorrow.

[frosty goblet]

When will you do Minoh you reckon? I’m doing Nara tomorrow morning, and then I hope to be back before sunset. Might be down to link up for Minoh if you wanna 🙂

[mint zealot]

It was up in the air either Nara or Minoh Falls tomorrow. I wanted to reach to the top plateau area.

[frosty goblet]

Do you have an idea of how long that will take?

[mint zealot]

And also visit the big temple.

[lost osprey]

i'll grab my camera and head over in having trouble escaping solaniwa lol

[mint zealot]

1 hr 30 mins?

[frosty goblet]

Ahhh thought you meant the observation deck in Minoh forrest

[gritty cradle]

https://en.osaka-info.jp/spot/pop-culture-nippombashi-street-festa/

[lost osprey]

that's at my hotel

maybe i'll look

[woven mantle]

Oh shiiiit

I'm staying at the b

I'm used to Comic Con and Anime Expo, but I think this might be even more unique?

[mint zealot]

Naa I dunno about that one. I have Minoh Falls and Katsuoji reserved for a day trip. Unsure either tomorrow or two days time.

[gritty cradle]

It's not as big. It's just one main street. Most locals go to take pictures really. It's nice to go for an hour and people watch I guess

But yeah same concept.

[woven mantle]

Ah, nothing unique? Like singing or something different?

[mint zealot]

I like to join up with you for Nara then. Then decide whatever afterwards. What time you going?

[gritty cradle]

There's a stage where idols perform

[woven mantle]

Are they genuinely good at singing? Also, I hope they're not like 13 or whatever.

[gritty cradle]

https://www.nippombashi.jp/festa/event.php

here's everything thats on

[frosty goblet]

I’ll be leaving at around 8am from Namba I reckon. Got two other guys who wanna join, but not confirmed the time yet

I hope to get back in order to do the Minoh falls hike after

Depending on the time

[mint zealot]

@frosty goblet cool, I can meet you then. I prefer earlier though... Might head off earlier just to beat the crowds.

[gritty cradle]

its free, go for an hour or so see if you like it then leave if its not your thing'

[woven mantle]

Yeah, that's a good idea. If anything street food could be cool

[mint zealot]

I'm not sure I can join you on that leg. I have to check my plans. I was going to a temple and Minoh Falls at the same time another day.

[frosty goblet]

I feel ya. Going back to my capsule now. When do you think abt leaving for Nara then?

[mint zealot]

I dunno yet, DM me or set a Meetup channel. Think we taking too much room in this channel

[frosty goblet]

Because I might be able to drag my ass out earlier if it’s not like some insane 4am hour

Bet!

[woven mantle]

I might do an e-bike rental again and go around. You guys know of a good circuit to go through?

Eat, check stuff out, eat, cafe, cool stuff, and then back?

[mint zealot]

Any meet ups for drinks tonight?

[mint zealot]

@lost osprey that place that awesome huh?

[lost osprey]

yeah it was decent I needed it too tired

[mint zealot]

Anyone been to minono universe bars?

I dunno where the entrants to 2nd level is.

[haughty lance]

They closed down at the end of the year last year

[mint zealot]

Agghh I guess I'll try somewhere else.

I have Bible club, PC retro and space station I'd like to checkout.

[haughty lance]

Space station is good

[long comet]

Currently at Fanny Mae near dotonbori 🤙🏽

[west halo]

should try that qhen im back in osaka

[west halo]

josu is a nice neighbourhood, north of osaka umeda

theres some graffiti murals all over the place

[mint zealot]

That a drinking bar? I'm eating ramen 2mins away @ mugan ramen.

I'll be checking it out after I've eaten.

[woven mantle]

Oh, sweet, that's perfect! Thank you

[west halo]

and if you like more mural spotting there is kitagaya down south west, though that takes a while to travel too

[woven mantle]

Niceeeee. I want to do a bunch of sightseeing via bike.

[long comet]

Yezzirr

I’ve been here for quite a bit now, it’s a solid bar. Might hop around from here, I’m 5 beers deep at the moment 😆

Also I’m solo at the moment

[mint zealot]

Dang mate, I only want two drinks.. wru mate?

Me and jargon are at Fanny Mae for a bit.

[marble pine]

People going tomorrow for the nippombashi street fest?

[woven mantle]

Is that the cosplay fest?

[marble pine]

I may or may not be up for meeting random people from discord, depending on how other plans go

Yes

[woven mantle]

Yeah, I'm going for a bit

I'll be in Osaka anyway

Might as well

[haughty lance]

I’m not gonna cosplay but I’ll check it out

[marble pine]

Let's keep posted tmor, I should be in Osaka around qq

Yea same, not cosplaying for sure but will go watch

[woven mantle]

I'm dressing up as a crippled middle-aged man

[marble pine]

And maybe light drinking after

Osp, that is just reality 😅

[woven mantle]

Alcoholic

[haughty lance]

Starting casual

[lost osprey]

It's next my hotel and my flight is at 8:20 pm so I can make it

[woven mantle]

Aight, let's weeb it up

[lost osprey]

what time does it start

[haughty lance]

I think 10 or 11

[marble pine]

iirc 11, i'm heading out from kyoto towards osaka at 10, dnno about further details

[lost osprey]

ton of people

they're talking about some wrist bands but dunno what it doesn't seem organized at all

oh now they're making a parade line

[woven mantle]

At Kyoto station now

Leaving at 12:02

[silver flume]

is it free?

[lost osprey]

yes

[gritty cradle]

Yep. Just walk down the street and look at all the cosplayers

[woven mantle]

Are they selling any Gengar costumes?

I want like a giant inflatable one

[lost osprey]

ag it's over

[woven mantle]

Already??

Oh, it was a parade

Welp

[shell tinsel]

Just the parade is over, still a lot of people hanging around.

[woven mantle]

Okay, I'll come by

@shell tinsel do you have a pin by any chance?

Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0005, Japan

?

[shell tinsel]

Anywhere around DenDen town

[woven mantle]

Just got here

Next to whatever this is

Where's everyone else at?

Well, I found the furry

Correction, "furries"

[shell tinsel]

I think everyone is just doing their own thing at the moment.

[woven mantle]

Yeah, this is actually way bigger than I thought. There's some really cool costumes

[haughty lance]

Anyone in Kyoto rn?

[hybrid escarp]

Hi I'm 26M and have a 1.5 days alone to kill in Osaka(today and tomorrow morning).

If anyone wants to hang out I'm up for it😅

[jade arrow]

Landing in Osaka on Monday the 19th at 6:10 PM! Would love any recs for dinner as we might get into Kita around 8 PM ish? Would love company for dinner as well. Ill be traveling with my Broski 🙂

[lost osprey]

there's so much to see in 1.5 days alone

[hybrid escarp]

Already done most, i was here for 5 days 2 weeks ago

Have my return flight tomorrow

[lost osprey]

line is in like 5 hours so I'm prob just chilling head to airport early

[hybrid escarp]

Line?

[lost osprey]

my flight

[woven mantle]

I'm going to take a nap and wake up in a couple of hours

[hybrid escarp]

Safe flight bro

[hybrid escarp]

Ok. Let me know if you wanna do something later

[lost osprey]

u too

you goi g back Kyoto Omar

[woven mantle]

Yeah, I'm going to be hungry and I'm probably going to drink some sake

[woven mantle]

Naw, going to on the 20th

[hybrid escarp]

Okay, i don't drink. But would love to join😅

[woven mantle]

That's fine

[echo estuary]

Who's still hanging around the cosplay area? We're trying to find some people to meet up with and do some shit with

[hybrid escarp]

Im going to eat something now, but might join afterwards

[echo estuary]

Aight. We're trying to find a batting cage

[hybrid escarp]

Okay, the restaurant opens at 5 i'll probably be done around 5.45

[mint zealot]

Spoche?

[mild rivet]

When yall doijg tht? Im Omw to osaka from hiroshima rn

[hybrid escarp]

I'm done, any luck?

[echo estuary]

Left over to https://maps.app.goo.gl/dwghn5dRSM46v6Mf8 but it's pretty crowded tbh

[hybrid escarp]

I can be there at 18.30

Probably little before that

Leaving now @echo estuary

[echo estuary]

👍👍

[hybrid escarp]

I'm sitting on the edge of the black bench (wearing a blue shirt and black glasses😅)

[woven mantle]

Just woke up

What are y'all doing after the batting cages?

Anyone down for some grub?

[frosty goblet]

When are you going to the batting cage? I’m making my way to the hostel from Minoh falls. Should be 45 min. Down to do something before bed time

[echo estuary]

We we've been there. Probably leaving for something else before you'd get here

[echo estuary]

Yeah I'm getting hungry

[frosty goblet]

Alrighty lmk what you’re up to

[woven mantle]

Aight, sick. Osaka is the food area of Japan, so I'm hyped. Okonimiyaki anyone??

[long comet]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JsmsjKCDvS5JLUgq9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

my favorite okonomiyaki spot, the chef is awesome. Good spot to chill and talk shit

[woven mantle]

Down

Let's go?

[long comet]

I’m getting a haircut now, I might be able to link up later. Still recovering from last night lol

I could be ready by 8pm-ish, don’t wait for me lol

[woven mantle]

What's weird is I can drink a lot, but I can't move too much anymore

[woven mantle]

Kkkkkkk, I also need a haircut. Would you recommend the place?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6qbpytYZ9kuTrCDo6

This is where I'm staying

[long comet]

No idea just because my appointment is in 10 min lol, I can give you a solid review afterwards but Google reviews shows it being a good spot

[woven mantle]

At the B hotel

[woven mantle]

OK, right, thanks

Tight*

@echo estuary do you only eat fish or can the Lord eat other food?

[echo estuary]

I love fish. But I eat other foods as well

[woven mantle]

I mean, I'm always down for sushi

[echo estuary]

Same

[woven mantle]

Just let me know when I need to put on pants

[echo estuary]

You could come meet us up at umeda station?

Or should we come closer.

I think I'm on my last round

[woven mantle]

Kk, you guys gonna eat there? I can go wherever

I'm gonna just grab a taxi

I'm down for sushi or okonimiyaki

The sushi in Japan is bonkers

I could eat that everyday

[echo estuary]

Idk man

[hybrid escarp]

I just had some food, so i think i'm gonna hang around a little

[woven mantle]

Lemme know where you guys go eat and I'll meet

[echo estuary]

I don't have any spot to eat in mind

[woven mantle]

What about the one that Jargon suggested?

[echo estuary]

We were planning on wandering around looking for a place to eat. You want to meet up and find a place? Otherwise we'll just be waiting if we find somewhere

Sure

We'll take the train over

[woven mantle]

Aight, this is the link again from Jargon: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JsmsjKCDvS5JLUgq9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

I'm just gonna put on pants and head over via taxi

[echo estuary]

We'll probably be there in 25 ish

[woven mantle]

@long comet we're on our way there now. I hope they accept card.

If not, I got PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or whatever else you'd want.

Except for @marble pine 's random Finnish one

[echo estuary]

You here?

[woven mantle]

About to be

[echo estuary]

Blue shirt/white shirt

[long comet]

Sick haircut btw. Highly recommend. You can walk in, but might have to book an appointment. I got lucky with an appointment 2 hours after my walk in.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KiA5iBEsGC6unVbFA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

full service, the guy takes care of you in every way and pays attention to detail.

Heading to my hotel to drop my stuff off and I should be free to do whatever, maybe in 45 min or so

[woven mantle]

Aight, sick, thanks man.

I'm hanging with the Bois at the place you recommended

[soft tapir]

Hello random people! I'm in Osaka for the next few days and heading to Dotonbori rn. Mind if I join you guys if you'll be hanging out for a bit?

[woven mantle]

Yeah, we're just almost done eating

[haughty lance]

Might come out in a bit!

[hybrid escarp]

I'm smoking some shisha in umeda, might join you guys again later tonight if you want

[echo estuary]

We're thinking about hitting up a karaoke bar

[hybrid escarp]

I'M IN😂

[mild rivet]

Mind if i join yall 😂

[long comet]

Lmaoo im getting ready, ill join for a bit

[hybrid escarp]

You guys found a place yet?

Or want me to look?

[soft tapir]

I just got to Dotonbori. Have you guys finished eating?

[hybrid escarp]

I'm still in umeda, are we going somewhere in dotonbori?

[echo estuary]

If you spot one that would be great

otherwise there's an area with a ton of them

[echo estuary]

Yeah we have

We're standing a bit down from the restaurant rn talking

[soft tapir]

Cool I'll head there rn. I'm in a grey tshirt

[hybrid escarp]

Ok i'm heading to dotonbori mow then

[echo estuary]

We got white, light blue , grey shirts

[hybrid escarp]

Can you guys send me the location?

[echo estuary]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hhhoURUhoXAHd4XE7

We're outside this restaurant rn

Then we'll move to karaoke

[hybrid escarp]

I'll be there around 9

[echo estuary]

@mild rivet @long comet hell yeah

[woven mantle]

We're hanging brain

[mild rivet]

Mb just waiting on some skewers

I can meet at the place

[echo estuary]

?

[mild rivet]

Yall stoll there?

3 min

[echo estuary]

We walked a a bit over

[echo estuary]

We're still on the same block

Just were abt to head to find a place

[mild rivet]

Okok

Wat ya wearing

[echo estuary]

2 gray shirts a white shirt and a light blue

Right by okonomi

[hybrid escarp]

I meant 10, sorry

In the metro rn

It'll be around 9.45 i think, maybe 9.40

I can come to the bar directly if it's easier

[echo estuary]

Ah lol big difference. We're heading to a place

[hybrid escarp]

Hahahaha np whats the place meet you there

Didn't notice i send the wrong time sry

[woven mantle]

Moonshine Karaoke Bar

[hybrid escarp]

Ah that's closer

[woven mantle]

Japan, 〒542-0086 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nishishinsaibashi, 2 Chome−12−8 佐々木ビル

[hybrid escarp]

I can crack 9.35😂

[long comet]

I’m pulling up but I might need to grab a quick bite before indulging in extra curricular activities

[hybrid escarp]

I'm at namba station but can't find the exit😂

[echo estuary]

🤣

[long comet]

Just find any exit, sometimes it’s better to bite the bullet and get out the worst exit lol and have to cross a couple extra streets

[hybrid escarp]

Got out😂

Be there in 15

[long comet]

I’m pretty much here, I’m just looking for some food. There’s plenty of spots but a skewer would be dope

[uneven ridge]

Where are y’all going to karaoke

[hybrid escarp]

I can't find the entrance😂

[echo estuary]

Around the corner

[echo estuary]

Scroll

Hit us up when you're here

Don't be afraid if i looks full come in

[hybrid escarp]

Here?

[echo estuary]

Man it's where it says on google maps but just around the corner

Tiny place

Says moonshine bar

[echo estuary]

Corner to your right in that picture

Not the location pictured

I'd c9me out and ahow u but I'm trapped lol

The one people abt to pop out of

[long comet]

Which one are you?

Who’s who!?

[mild rivet]

Green button up

[echo estuary]

We're inside I'm white guy long ass hair. You guys outside?

[hybrid escarp]

Im on the phone be there in a bit

[silver flume]

how long are you guys gonna stay?

[hybrid escarp]

Is it here?

I found it

But don't think i'm gonna fit in it's very crowded

Like physically fit in😂😂

[echo estuary]

Just push in

[hybrid escarp]

Hahahahahaha I don't think thats possible bro

But thanks anyways😊

[woven mantle]

Man, what a fun night

[storm coyote]

What did yall get into

[woven mantle]

Karaoke bar

[storm coyote]

Still kinda early into the night there no?

[woven mantle]

Yeah, but everyone dipped early

I was the last one out and I'm 39!

[storm coyote]

That’s light work !

Night is young

[woven mantle]

Had too much absinthe

Gonna sleep

[mint zealot]

Sorry buddy, I noticed this message too late. Did mostly pool with a friend in Spoche.

[mild rivet]

All g broski had found a group 😁

[mild rivet]

Naww our night just started after that ,
THANKS for a great night tho 🎤

[woven mantle]

Damnnnn, good on you guys 🙂

[woven mantle]

Anyone free for some bike riding around the city?

[woven mantle]

Going to Onsen now

Not the best for a group gathering, though

Well, nvm, I guess it's a group thing. Meeting with some Japanese dudes for some Weiner time in the baths.

[woven mantle]

The people out here have this alt/punk look and it's so cool

I've been meaning to ask them if I can take a picture, but I keep forgetting

There are also a decent amount of like art stops and stuff around here. It's really kooky and cool

[haughty lance]

Check out Triangle Park in Americamura they got cool cars and bikes etc

But they usually meet during evening

[woven mantle]

Ooh, thanks

[haughty lance]

No problem it’s not far from where yall were at last night

[west halo]

ameri mura gives me weird vibes, I like it but eh

when you go out clubbing over there its kind of sketch

[woven mantle]

Ooh, I wanna go back to Moonshine Bar

They were great

Bartenders and the local

[haughty lance]

What time?

[mild rivet]

Lemme know if ya go

[haughty lance]

We can also do 7 Up or Drunksn Clam for karaoke

[woven mantle]

I might head out there tonight, but my brain is dead. Just finished Onsen and then dinner with a group of foreigners and locals.

But the Moonshine people are so cool, I might stop by and say goodbye

[haughty lance]

I’m close by

[woven mantle]

Aight, I just have to pick up a suitcase for tomorrow and then I'll pop by.

[woven mantle]

Okay, at the cashier

I'll be heading home, which could take about 15 minutes. So, I think it's going to take about a half an hour to 35 minutes to get to Moonshine?

[haughty lance]

I’m actually catching the last train home now

[woven mantle]

Oh shit, kk

[haughty lance]

The people I was with went home already

[woven mantle]

No worries, I'm just going to drop off some stuff and say what's up for the people at the bar

[woven mantle]

Man, Osaka really does make me feel like I'm back home, but safer. Dude was passed out drunk in the middle of the street on a Monday (I checked on him) while a lot of the other locals were just perusing around with their own styles late at night.

[marble pine]

osaka is cozy, i like it

maybe next longer trip to japan is again in osaka

this time rent a place within walking distance of umeda or namba

[woven mantle]

It's cozy in its own grimy way

Which is Japan grime

[marble pine]

aka not very grimy 😄

it doesn't take itself too seriously, unlike the vibe i had in tokyo

[woven mantle]

Yeah, but you do see parts of it

Yeah, I wonder why

And they're so cool with the foreigners

Kyoto feels a bit more elitist

Tokyo was a whole mix of everything

[haughty lance]

Osaka is more chill and the people are cool

I took some of the guys to a local building filled with tiny bars

[woven mantle]

Yeah, why are Osakans so cool?

That's tight

What made Osaka so different in the respect to other cities?

[haughty lance]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LDWC785beuDyQAi78?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

We’re more easy going and outgoing in general

[woven mantle]

Damn, that's so cool

[woven mantle]

Yeah, but why? Also why is it that you're so full of art and weirdness (which is awesome) in this city?

It feels like you guys are more "real" here

[haughty lance]

Osaka’s culture is more funky and weird but in a good way

[woven mantle]

Yeah, I love it

[haughty lance]

Are you still in town tomorrow

[woven mantle]

I want to be, but I'm going to Chiba to see my Japanese side of the family

It's gonna be about 6 hours of travel, but I love the trains

[haughty lance]

Hope to meet you next time!

[marble pine]

i should be popping in osaka friday and or saturday both this and next week o/

[woven mantle]

Yeah, same!

[woven mantle]

Got to meet some fellow academics and engineers via locals yesterday. There are a lot of super qualified people living in Osaka that I didn't know about and they have really interesting perspectives.

[long comet]

So there’s a gaming bar in Namba that apparently has a game that’s based on hitler. If I find it, I’ll let you guys know later and use it at a meet up spot lol they got smash bros too if anyone wants to get worked 😈

[echo estuary]

Lmfao

[jade arrow]

Best place to exchange usd to yen?? The rate in the subway station isn’t great

[haughty lance]

Family Mart or 7-11

[jade arrow]

Oh snap. Thank you!!

[haughty lance]

Space Station?

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

[long comet]

That’s not the exact spot I’m looking for (I only know where it’s near and that it’s in a former hotel building) but space station looks dope af

[haughty lance]

If it’s Misono Building it’s already closed

[echo estuary]

@long comet got any more osaka food recs around namba area? That last one was really good

[haughty lance]

What kind of food were you craving

[echo estuary]

Sushi

Haven't had any this whole trip yet somehow

[haughty lance]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uo59ziWyYEjLGcM39?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[echo estuary]

Danke

[haughty lance]

Your welcome

[long comet]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Di2dxWEXfKmUmBcm7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

not really in Namba area but if you happen to be by it, 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

[long comet]

It was indeed the misono building lol good looks

[severe plank]

Hello, I’ve left this to the last minute but are there any meet up’s happening this Friday or Saturday? I need to get out of my comfort zone and meet some new people

Solo travelling man is his late 30s, casual drinks or something?

[gray cipher]

If you guys get a chance I would highly recommend a hike out to minoh falls and katsuoji temple, it's stunning. Really nice hike as well and only short, only took around 2 hours 30

[silver flume]

with or without alcohol?

[gray cipher]

Without unfortunately 😂 I am going to go treat my self to the biggest beer I can find though when I get back 😂

[silver flume]

https://tenor.com/view/my-man-denzel-my-man-denzel-washington-myyyy-man-gif-376647294737879812

[daring obsidian]

My group just hit Osaka! What places/things have y’all enjoyed the most?

[silver flume]

Outside of USJ, disappointingly not much so far Tokyo was by far better…

[gray cipher]

I assume I can just rock up to the aquarium and get a ticket, don't need to book a few days ahead or anything ?

[west halo]

loved seeing different neighbourhoods like josu and kitagaya

[haughty lance]

You can just walk up and get a ticket

[gray cipher]

Great ! Thanks mate 🙂

[haughty lance]

No problem!

[silver flume]

have you been? how was it?

[gray cipher]

Busy 😂😂 I arrived at the same time as like 50 school trips so it was chaos ahaha some cool shit to see, would recommend it if you have an hour or so to kill and if it's not to busy

[marble pine]

for me the main issue with that is geting to minoh, it takes like 2 hours from here, and then 2 hours back, yergh :<

oops, chat was stuck. o well

[gray cipher]

Ah to bad, only took me about 40 minutes I think

[agile grail]

Hi is anyone here living or traveling in Osaka and wants to hang out?^^

[marble pine]

Hmm. i wonder if you're the same Roni i met like a month ago

coming ot osaka on friday anyway, for a meetup and then getting drunk

been meaning to do that for a few weeks now but it keeps getting pushed back, but only two weeks left so gotta get to it 😄

[severe plank]

I’m in Osaka Thursday to Saturday and wouldn’t mind a drink or 4

[dense finch]

I’m down for tomorrow

[severe plank]

Sick

[jade arrow]

Last day in Osaka is anyone interested in meeting up for a shopping day?? I’ll be in shinsaibashi in the afternoon 🙂

[haughty lance]

Thrift shopping?

[jade arrow]

Ya I’m headed over now

[haughty lance]

Let me get freshen up and I’ll go too I’m off work now

[jade arrow]

Where would you recommend to go?

[haughty lance]

We can meet https://maps.app.goo.gl/egF3uHpCPny5cVBX6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[jade arrow]

Be there in 30

[haughty lance]

For me it’ll be about 40 minutes

[jade arrow]

I can’t stay long I have other plans at 6 @haughty lance

[raw bluff]

I’ll be in Osaka tomorrow!!

[twin talon]

Me too

[storm coyote]

I’m in Osaka tomorrow as well if anyone wants to meet up!

[raw bluff]

what’s good tonight

just finishing up a bar crawl

[exotic coyote]

#1343581397658636358

[twin talon]

Where everyone at?

[marble pine]

home, being miserable because of the rain, obviously 😄

[west halo]

cowarrrrd /s

[marble pine]

sure as shit am.

[raw bluff]

just finishing up some shopping

[modern yew]

Me too. Souvenirs are killing me

[west halo]

gonna try n find some nice plastic model kits to add to the collection next week

[twin talon]

Anybody actually not home and can meet I'm bored af

[marble pine]

wayyy too much rain to be anywhere 😄

[twin talon]

Yeah

[minor hedge]

Hey guys

I’m out, going to Dotonbori but don’t know where

[marble pine]

people wre saying good things about club under in dotonbori

and gala, iirc

[minor hedge]

okay nice thanks

[haughty lance]

Clubs doesn’t get good til after midnight but gets pretty crowded since it’s the weekend

[marble pine]

next weekend i need to make for an untill-first-train in osaka

since it's the last weekend and i havn't done that yet

[raw bluff]

Anyone want to do lunch?

I’m with one friend near Dotonbori

[desert delta]

Is there anyone my age around 20 in Osaka that wants to hangout sometime in the next couple of days shoot me a text.

[carmine bloom]

Anyone want to meet up for dinner tonight?

[steady fossil]

Any up for meeting up to visit some bars/clubs tonight? I just reached Osaka and it's my first time! Wanted to experience the night life here

[sweet flare]

Sorry for spamming this lol
Wanted to buy a goushin book at Engyoji today for my next trip here, but also got a stamp. So now I'm missing a few temples I already visited bc I wasn't planning on collecting them this trip. Anyone going from Osaka to Nara in the next 2-3 days so I can lend you my goushin to get me a stamp at Todai-ji (aka the Great Budha Hall) and Nigatsu-do 🥹 I'm around Tsutenkaku area

[raw bluff]

Do you want to meet at that unagi place I linked at 8?

[carmine bloom]

Yep I’m still at the aquarium so might need to push back to 8.20-8.30 if that’s alright?

[raw bluff]

That’s fine! I’ll DM you so you can lmk when you’re on the way. I’m a 20 minute walk from the place

[stiff oasis]

Is anyone going to the JDM meetups tonight?

My sister and I were looking for someone to carpool with if you’d be so kind 😭🙏

@haughty lance do you know if any meet up spots are walkable? The only one I know of legitimately is daikoku which I heard is drive only

[raw bluff]

Down to go, if it’s drive only do you think we could taxi/uber together or something?

I’m with 1 maybe 2 more so it might make sense

[native helm]

I’d be down for to go to car meets as well/would taxi if not very expensive, I’m just in dotonburi area right now, do you know where they are located?

[raw bluff]

I have no clue

[native helm]

Damn, if find out I’d be down to join

[haughty lance]

Try Triangle Park in Americamura they usually have cool cars and bikes around

[compact atlas]

Any fellow millennials in Osaka want to grab a bite to eat with me? It's my last day/night in Osaka, I'm right on dottonbori.

Non-drinker & can't be out crazy late but I can still be fun. Honest! 😅

[compact atlas]

In Osaka? I have all the secrets for you!

[west halo]

any super cool stores in denden?

[compact atlas]

PM incoming

[cedar adder]

Anyone at USJ today wanna meetup?

[real scarab]

Did u go to super Nintendo yet?

[cedar adder]

No, I have timed entry for 12:10-1:10. I’m in line for Hollywood Dream right now.

[median spade]

Hey folks - just got into Osaka from Tokyo. Need to do some laundry at my hotel for a while, but what's the word on tonight?

[burnt mortar]

Any meetup tonight?

[median spade]

Feels like Osaka's threads are a little more barren than Tokyo haha

[cedar adder]

I’d potentially be up for a meetup tonight. I’m leaving USJ in a bit. If anyone would be interested in getting food and drinks I’d be down.

[dense finch]

They usually are

[cedar adder]

Also my plans for Friday might be out the window because it seems very rainy. Would be up to do something then probably.

[west halo]

cowwaaaarrrd

its just rain

[cedar adder]

The plans were composed significantly of walking around outside lol

But another factor is that the plans are very nebulous, so I’m not that attached to them in the first place. I was basically just gonna do a bunch of temples in Kyoto.

And I’ve already done Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera in the past.

[north sleet]

I was going to look for somewhere to eat soon. Currently at Parco in shinsaibashi

[sage gulch]

I’m in Dotombori rn

Depending on where/when yall are getting food

[cedar adder]

Looks like you both are nearby each other. I’m in Noda station right now, I could just start heading toward your area.

[carmine bloom]

Idk if you’re still in Dotonbori but I’m going to get Tsukemen around the area and then heading to another bar to meet up with others in the Osaka nightlife chat

[cedar adder]

Gonna be at Namba station in about 10 minutes.

[median spade]

I'm heading to Dontonbori now but still need to eat

[cedar adder]

Just leaving Namba, walking to Dontonbori now

[north sleet]

Meet at Glico man?

[sage gulch]

Bet omw there now

I just checked my phone

[cedar adder]

Sure

I’m there

[north sleet]

Be there one min

I'm right under it

[median spade]

Are you guys going to eat right now?

[cedar adder]

So am I. I’m orange shirt khaki shorts.

[sage gulch]

I think we are just standing here

[median spade]

Wut