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Sand Monster posted:Yeah, not a troll, unfortunately. It's quite rare, guess I'm "lucky". I'd like to be less on alarmist than the other people here. You'll be fine. You're basically facing a less-severe version of the problems vegetarians and vegans face in Japan, and I've known several who had a lot of fun over here. It's far more difficult to have a gluten allergy, for example. Sure, common western allergies aren't exactly wide-spread in Japan, but knowledge about them have improved vastly over the last decade or so, especially in the food industry. Print out one of those cards that specifies your allergies (make sure it actually says it's a medical condition), show it waiters, and no one will serve you anything you can't eat. No, I don't expect every restaurant will have something for you (ramen, for example, is probably completely out unless you find one of the few vegetarian ramen places), but a lot will - especially if you can eat seafood. You can eat sushi and most tempura. Set meal places often have at least one menu item with grilled fish instead of meat. From what I hear, if you go to mid to high-range restaurants, chefs here are known to come up with appropriate dishes on the spot if nothing on the menu accommodates the customer's medical condition. Cheaper restaurants will still agree to do easy stuff like remove mayo from a fish. Even Japanese curry, which would usually be out if you can't eat meat, is fairly easy - Cocoichi has a vegan menu in a growing number of branches (especially in city centers), and even if you're in a store that doesn't offer that they have a special item for people with allergies. It's a funny one - they serve you a microwave-heated premade curry in a pouch that you have to pour over the rice yourself, but at least the rice is fresh and it's only 300 yen or so.
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I think my dog is mildly allergic to chicken so yeah I guess it's a thing. Anyway if you can eat seafood you'll be fine. Japan is basically the mecca of seafood, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Jan 12, 2017 00:58
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Really? I could never find a place to eat breakfast.
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Yeah I'll second that you will probably be fine. If, for example, soy sends you into anaphylactic shock then that's an entirely different matter from trying to avoid meat. Meat broths may be an issue, but I'm sure you're used to that sort of consideration. Peanuts and fruits are generally not mixed in with stuff so you should be able to avoid those pretty easily. Places MIGHT cook with peanut oil but if your allergy isn't severe then you should be okay.
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orenronen posted:Sure, common western allergies aren't exactly wide-spread in Japan, but knowledge about them have improved vastly over the last decade or so, especially in the food industry. Lol, 欧米人論.
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http://www.isomaru.jp/shoplist/ 24hr seafood izakaya Also a good option if you want to start drinking at 6am For most Japanese people though eating breakfast out = getting a couple onigiri from the combini
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Stringent posted:Lol, 欧米人論. I'm not from America or Europe, so.
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I'm allergic to bad food. Does anybody have any recommendations for Japan?
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Better just go to Florida tbh.
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The main thing to be aware of is that at most restaurants if you order with "no meat" you'll probably still get bacon on it. Make sure to specify no bacon too if it is something that contains that. Ramen - check what the soup is based on. Pork-based soup isn't uncommon.
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orenronen posted:I'd like to be less on alarmist than the other people here. You'll be fine. You're basically facing a less-severe version of the problems vegetarians and vegans face in Japan, and I've known several who had a lot of fun over here. It's far more difficult to have a gluten allergy, for example. Thanks, that's at least a bit more encouraging. I'll research vegetarian/vegan recommendations and see how realistic that is. zmcnulty posted:Anyway if you can eat seafood you'll be fine. Japan is basically the mecca of seafood, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Seafood for breakfast doesn't sound particularly appealing, but a quick search seems to suggest their breakfast is not too dissimilar from a lot of places (pastries, fruit, pancakes, etc.) with the exception of serving rice, miso soup, and fish.
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Like I said earlier you'll find it very difficult to find somewhere to eat before 10:30. I imagine you'd have to look for a place online.
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Jan 12, 2017 21:59
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Conbinis have donuts, yogurt, and fruit.
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I liked Vie de France for a simple, quick, reliable breakfast. But everything probably has butter or eggs. The coffee is good? Siphon coffee for $3ish
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How's end of March for a solo 4 days in Tokyo? I'm building in a small vacation on the way back from a client in Manila- I've been working on my Italian and speak no Japanese, do I have time to get anything functional down? Also, like what should I see/do? I've stuck my head in here before, I'm a history/art buff and like diving into local food
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Manila and Milan are v different cities
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How much do you want to spend on local food
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I've got a Skype interview with AEON next week. Anybody gone through their recruitment process before?
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peanut posted:Manila and Milan are v different cities Oh, I know, doing Florence and Rome in February, but I go straight to the Philippines a couple of weeks after that, the difference is that the employees at the latter are usually English speaking expats. caberham posted:How much do you want to spend on local food
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Anyone have any recommendations for what to do around Nagoya for a few days in February? I have been there once before and did all the basic stuff like the castle, shopping streets, and markets. Also willing to leave the city for a day trip.
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Ok my mother is really into onsen and kind of wants to stop by Japan on the way back to the US from Asia. Does anyone have any recs for any hotels/onsens that are somewhat cheap (ie that she could stay for like 4-5 days) that also allow for single person stay? Water quality is kinda important. I haven't really looked into hitoritabi very much  .Honestly the kaiseki is optional.
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Sounds like she needs one of those cozy mountain towns where you can wander the street in a yukata going between ryokan using all the baths. It would need a few restaurants to escape the kaiseki bloat. Idk the name of the places like this though :/
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ntan1 posted:Ok my mother is really into onsen and kind of wants to stop by Japan on the way back to the US from Asia. Does anyone have any recs for any hotels/onsens that are somewhat cheap (ie that she could stay for like 4-5 days) that also allow for single person stay? Water quality is kinda important. I haven't really looked into hitoritabi very much Beppu in Oita? If she stays at a Minshuku there are some pretty cheap places. However, getting to Beppu is kind of a pain in the rear end.
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peanut posted:Sounds like she needs one of those cozy mountain towns where you can wander the street in a yukata going between ryokan using all the baths. It would need a few restaurants to escape the kaiseki bloat. Idk the name of the places like this though :/ This is every single town in Akita.
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Sounds like maybe Kusatsu would fit the bill?
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ToxicToast posted:Anyone have any recommendations for what to do around Nagoya for a few days in February? I have been there once before and did all the basic stuff like the castle, shopping streets, and markets. Also willing to leave the city for a day trip. If you're not opposed to Japanese-style illuminations, one of the biggest displays is in Nabana no Sato (Nagashima Spaland), about 40-50 minutes south of Nagoya. http://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp:8010/nabana/index.html/
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Hello thread, I was thinking about visiting Japan for my next vacation and I just had a quick question: Is 10 days long enough?
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Definitely maybe.
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http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2400.html try this itinerary generator.
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goth smoking cloves posted:Hello thread, I was thinking about visiting Japan for my next vacation and I just had a quick question: Is 10 days long enough? It can be. I usually make mine 2 weeks just because this is personally what I find ideal. Some people have preference for shorter or longer, depending on person.
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Thanks folks, sorry about being vague it's just that the trip is still quite a ways off and I haven't come up with any concrete plans yet. Also I would love to spend a full 2 weeks in Japan but, my PTO, Holidays and Sick time is all in the same bucket and I want to be sure to give myself some wiggle room in case I catch a cold or something between now and then.
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I would say it is plenty to see Tokyo/Area for 3-4 days and Kyoto/Area for 3-4 days. Plus a couple days for travel/who knows what.
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goth smoking cloves posted:Thanks folks, sorry about being vague it's just that the trip is still quite a ways off and I haven't come up with any concrete plans yet. Also I would love to spend a full 2 weeks in Japan but, my PTO, Holidays and Sick time is all in the same bucket and I want to be sure to give myself some wiggle room in case I catch a cold or something between now and then. Well at least tell us your budget, what you like to do, and time of the year Or do something like this http://bfy.tw/9elY to get a rough idea
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goth smoking cloves posted:Hello thread, I was thinking about visiting Japan for my next vacation and I just had a quick question: Is 10 days long enough?
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I did 8 nights and am happy I went.
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10 days is pretty common to allow for travel time. Enjoy!!! My friend!!!
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Also when you'll be in Japan, as then there can be suggestions of festivals, etc.
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I've spent over 2 years of my life in Japan and there's a billion things I want to do.
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I understand that July is hot, but due to my wife's schoolwork we can't go during the October/March window a lot of people have suggested to me. Is it really THAT hot, do things shut down (I really want to go to the food cart island in Fukuoka), are there festivals to make up for it? We would be coming in to Fukuoka and making our way to Tokyo over the course of two weeks.
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