|
Ned posted:Do it! Fukuoka is not too expensive and we have an extra room. Seriously? Hmm, if I can't get cheap HK tickets this week and these ferry prices are correct then I would be very tempted. I would be coming sometime between Aug. 4 and 19 if I do.
|
#
?
Jul 26, 2012 21:05
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 8, 2024 14:08 |
|
|
GTGastby posted:
Did you give him that custom title because it's awesome.
|
|
#
?
Jul 27, 2012 00:34
|
|
|
Kant, I'm taking that ferry to Fukuoka this weekend. It's 99k for a round trip, insanely cheap. The KTX train to Busan is something like 57,000 one-way, though, so be prepared to spend at least 200,000 won to go round-trip. You can get the train cheaper if you take a slower one, however.
|
|
#
?
Jul 27, 2012 03:18
|
|
|
Madd0g11 posted:Did you give him that custom title because it's awesome. Yeah, I'd throw a couple bucks toward whoever did that.
|
|
#
?
Jul 27, 2012 07:10
|
|
|
Cameron posted:Kant, I'm taking that ferry to Fukuoka this weekend. It's 99k for a round trip, insanely cheap. The KTX train to Busan is something like 57,000 one-way, though, so be prepared to spend at least 200,000 won to go round-trip. You can get the train cheaper if you take a slower one, however. Can you find the link for that before you leave? Or kakao me.
|
|
#
?
Jul 27, 2012 09:42
|
|
|
DontAskKant posted:Can you find the link for that before you leave? Or kakao me. http://www.joyroad.co.kr/ Might wanna have a Korean person help you out with that one. Do people in Japan use Kakaotalk? I know it's a Korean program but the thing is drat useful, cheaper than texting and clean. I've tried to get my stateside friends to use it as well.
|
|
#
?
Jul 27, 2012 11:53
|
|
|
Cameron posted:http://www.joyroad.co.kr/ I don't know about Kakaotalk, but lots of people use Line, which is also Korean I think. I use it to chat with people back home, too. The only drawback is that now my mom can text me at 3 AM to talk about Ichiro, that was an interesting conversation.
|
|
#
?
Jul 27, 2012 12:01
|
|
|
Cameron posted:
After being on the Korea goon group chat I wanted to suggest the Tokyo goons do a kakao group chat. Then I forgot and now you reminded me.
|
|
#
?
Jul 27, 2012 12:18
|
|
|
Madd0g11 posted:After being on the Korea goon group chat I wanted to suggest the Tokyo goons do a kakao group chat. Then I forgot and now you reminded me. More people have Line, I bet. Also You'd have to promise not to drunkenly spam everyone.
|
|
#
?
Jul 27, 2012 12:36
|
|
|
LimburgLimbo posted:More people have Line, I bet. Also You'd have to promise not to drunkenly spam everyone. I don't understand, that's the best part of group chat. Turn notifications off of course.
|
|
#
?
Jul 27, 2012 14:23
|
|
|
You can even turn off notifications for specific channels. One potential headache is that there seems to be no way to add new members to a conversation as it's going on. So everyone who wants to join would need to do so from the get-go.
|
|
#
?
Jul 28, 2012 00:17
|
|
|
zmcnulty posted:You can even turn off notifications for specific channels. One potential headache is that there seems to be no way to add new members to a conversation as it's going on. So everyone who wants to join would need to do so from the get-go. In line? People can hop on and off in Kakao. Edit looks like you can add people in Line to existing chats. Madd0g11 fucked around with this message at 02:10 on Jul 28, 2012 |
|
#
?
Jul 28, 2012 00:46
|
|
|
DontAskKant posted:I don't understand, that's the best part of group chat. Turn notifications off of course. In Japan we're classy cunts who don't drink more than socially
|
|
#
?
Jul 28, 2012 02:18
|
|
|
LimburgLimbo posted:In Japan we're classy cunts who don't drink more than socially Us either, we are just always social.
|
|
#
?
Jul 28, 2012 03:06
|
|
|
LimburgLimbo posted:In Japan we're classy cunts who don't drink more than socially Salarymen: noted purveyors of temperance.
|
|
#
?
Jul 28, 2012 03:30
|
|
|
I posted this like a page back, but I'm looking for a place to buy a noh or kabuki mask in tokyo. I've heard that the ones in Asakusa aren't really authentic
|
|
#
?
Jul 28, 2012 07:51
|
|
|
The Atomic Man-Boy posted:I posted this like a page back, but I'm looking for a place to buy a noh or kabuki mask in tokyo. Look here: http://www.nohmask21.com/kakaku.html Keep in mind that even the cheap painted ones are over 3 man.
|
|
#
?
Jul 28, 2012 08:15
|
|
|
Ned, you fell asleep so we went home! The Japanese didn't win any gold medals in Judo, if you're wondering.
|
|
#
?
Jul 29, 2012 08:09
|
|
|
Cameron posted:Ned, you fell asleep so we went home! The Japanese didn't win any gold medals in Judo, if you're wondering. Fukumi had no business being in the olympics, it should have gone to Asami Haruna who definitely would have taken gold. It was just an extremely unlucky situation at the qualifications in May, and even then Fukimi just barely qualified. What a joke. The rest of the judo team should fare better, I would hope.
|
|
#
?
Jul 29, 2012 10:48
|
|
|
Hey I'm back! My apologies for not responding sooner, I fell of the edge of the world and went without 'net access for a weekend.LimburgLimbo posted:I don't see any reason you couldn't take them on the train if they're in kennels, for all that it would be a hassle. Did you read a rule to that effect somewhere? Yes, I was specifically warned that only service animals may be taken on the trains. Though that was from a private write-up of Military Arrival briefs. Sofar I had not seen anything to offer so much as the suggestion they may have been full of the brown sticky stuff. kapalama posted:lots of good stuff WOW! Thank You for this! Yes the wee beasties are currently working through the Pet Immigration stuff. I anticipate a pain and quarantine-less arrival. One of them was chipped with a non-ISO compliant chip so we will be bringing our own chip reader along. The shipping of luggage is an amazing thought, so far I had caught no hints of this. Not having to lug all that stuff around would be great. And as far as our sponsor paying out of pocket, well he might but more likely he'd be using a Duty Vehicle and the Navy generally provides things like toll stickers/tags and gas. I can't wait till we have orders in hand and an assigned Sponsor to coordinate with over there.
|
|
#
?
Jul 30, 2012 06:06
|
|
|
Cameron, that site is difficult. It looks like the ferry is part of a package that starts 8/20 and is only for 3 days 2 nights. Can you give me a little more direction on it? Ned, HK and Taiwan tickets are looking out of my price range. If you are still offering up a room that would be amazing.
|
|
#
?
Jul 30, 2012 10:41
|
|
|
Kant, what's your e-mail? Let's take the conversation there. Mine is somewhere in the last few pages of this thread, search for "gmail" on the page.
|
|
#
?
Jul 30, 2012 12:15
|
|
|
How is camping in Japan? Also, could I potentially couchsurf for most of a 2-3 week trip? Great thread, thanks guys.
|
|
#
?
Jul 30, 2012 23:02
|
|
|
Spatule posted:I'll be spending 5.5 days / 5 nights in Japan begin January with the wife. Nobody ?
|
|
#
?
Aug 1, 2012 06:48
|
|
|
Which 5 days in January? This makes a big difference. If it's the first week or so you're coming right when the entire country is on vacation, New Years is basically Japan's equivalent of Christmas holidays. So expect delays/crowds. Kyoto is pushing the envelope with just 5 nights, would be a tight schedule. Consider Kamakura and Nikko as alternatives. Sky Tree is obviously tallest and nice but having been to both now, I still recommend Roppongi Hills. The roof will be cold and windy as hell in January but that's part of the fun.
|
|
#
?
Aug 1, 2012 07:15
|
|
|
Full-time 3rd year university student here in Japan(Kansai region, Shiga to be exact) and will soon be facing 就活(job-hunting) in December. Any goons going through/been through the job-hunting process in Japan? I need all the advice I can get 'coz I have zero clue on what I'll be facing. I'm in Computer Science btw, if it helps. Also, feel free to put me up as a Shiga goon as I'll be here for the long run 
|
|
#
?
Aug 1, 2012 14:37
|
|
|
I hate having to ask here but I'm planning a 7 day trip to Tokyo around April time next year (cherryblossoms woo!) and I'm quite frankly confused when looking for hotels. I'm not planning on going high end as all I need is a bed and a bathroom with the place being near a JR line station for easy access but I seem spoiled for choice. For example there is a IBIS hotel in Shinjuku which is just under my budget of £500/61,000yen but then I see other cheap places in areas like Asakusa. So my question is this, is there a particular ward or area that is best for easy transport?
|
|
#
?
Aug 1, 2012 15:58
|
|
|
llbdtiberio posted:I hate having to ask here but I'm planning a 7 day trip to Tokyo around April time next year (cherryblossoms woo!) and I'm quite frankly confused when looking for hotels. I'm not planning on going high end as all I need is a bed and a bathroom with the place being near a JR line station for easy access but I seem spoiled for choice. For example there is a IBIS hotel in Shinjuku which is just under my budget of £500/61,000yen but then I see other cheap places in areas like Asakusa. So my question is this, is there a particular ward or area that is best for easy transport? Asakusa is fine as the G and A metro lines run there. I stayed there when I visited Tokyo and had no trouble getting around. Just make sure you are within walking distance to one of the metro stops in the area.
|
|
#
?
Aug 1, 2012 17:29
|
|
|
zmcnulty posted:Which 5 days in January? This makes a big difference. If it's the first week or so you're coming right when the entire country is on vacation, New Years is basically Japan's equivalent of Christmas holidays. So expect delays/crowds. I'll arrive on the 3rd early in the morning, and leave the 8 afternoon. quote:Kyoto is pushing the envelope with just 5 nights, would be a tight schedule. Consider Kamakura and Nikko as alternatives. Thanks !
|
|
#
?
Aug 1, 2012 18:21
|
|
|
Whelp, you can put me down as a Yokohama goon. 
|
|
#
?
Aug 1, 2012 20:04
|
|
|
So I know this is probably a stupid question, but have they finished the construction in Shinjuku station? Going to have to go through there a few times next week with a pram (and son), and last time it was a total nightmare and I ended up just picking it up and carrying it up various stairs, as station staff and security people looked on apologetically. Any better or should I just pack the lighter pram 
|
|
#
?
Aug 1, 2012 22:40
|
|
|
Wibbleman posted:So I know this is probably a stupid question, but have they finished the construction in Shinjuku station? Going to have to go through there a few times next week with a pram (and son), and last time it was a total nightmare and I ended up just picking it up and carrying it up various stairs, as station staff and security people looked on apologetically. That loving station has been under construction for ever. I'll probably leave, Japan, come back in 10 years and it still wont be done. They loving built Sky Tree in less time than the stupid bus station side, even Tokyo Station is almost complete. It's like they hired a bunch of retards with hammers to put the drat thing up.
|
|
#
?
Aug 1, 2012 23:28
|
|
|
Madd0g11 posted:That loving station has been under construction for ever. I'll probably leave, Japan, come back in 10 years and it still wont be done. They loving built Sky Tree in less time than the stupid bus station side, even Tokyo Station is almost complete. It's like they hired a bunch of retards with hammers to put the drat thing up. I guess that's why it was a stupid question Trying to transfer trains and needing the lifts is a exercise in futility, some of them have lifts up to the south exit thingy, and others only go down to the main prominade thingy. And even then its all hosed up when trying to navigate it.
|
|
#
?
Aug 2, 2012 04:39
|
|
|
teddust posted:Asakusa is fine as the G and A metro lines run there. I stayed there when I visited Tokyo and had no trouble getting around. Just make sure you are within walking distance to one of the metro stops in the area. Thanks a lot for the info teddust, I've already found a few places that are quite close to either metro. I'm still trying to decide if I want to visit Kyoto while I'm there as the OP post lists it as a good idea if I'm staying for 7 days but as always these things depend on whether or not I have enough in my budget.
|
|
#
?
Aug 2, 2012 10:26
|
|
|
So I retardedly left my bag on the train when I got off at Yokohama station on friday. I was on Keikyu ltd. express for Oshiage. Had my nice running shoes, headphones, gym clothes, and most importantly keys to my apartment. When I signed my lease agent warned me not to lose my keys as I will have to pay for an entire new lock (20,000 yen). I talked to the station staff immediately afterwards but they gave me a piece of paper with phone number and told me to call it. Is there any hope of getting my back back? Doesn't help that I don't speak a lick of Japanese.
|
|
#
?
Aug 5, 2012 02:58
|
|
|
Howard Phillips posted:So I retardedly left my bag on the train when I got off at Yokohama station on friday. I was on Keikyu ltd. express for Oshiage. Had my nice running shoes, headphones, gym clothes, and most importantly keys to my apartment. When I signed my lease agent warned me not to lose my keys as I will have to pay for an entire new lock (20,000 yen). There's always a chance that you'll get your stuff back in Japan. Is there anything else written on the paper? Do you have anyone that can make the call for you?
|
|
#
?
Aug 5, 2012 03:14
|
|
|
LimburgLimbo posted:There's always a chance that you'll get your stuff back in Japan. Is there anything else written on the paper? Do you have anyone that can make the call for you? I got the train number, where it was headed, and what time it stopped at Yokohama. Also sent you a pm.
|
|
#
?
Aug 5, 2012 03:50
|
|
|
I wonder if the recent discovery that all pin and tumbler locks can be defeated by a bump key, thus meaning there are few actual secure locks in America, makes it any easier to swallow the seemingly outrageous key fees charged in Japan.
|
|
#
?
Aug 5, 2012 15:53
|
|
EVERYTHING I SAY ABOUT JAPAN OR LIVING IN JAPAN IS COMPLETELY WRONG, BUT YOU BETTER BELIEVE I'LL 
ABOUT IT.
|
Me and my lady are heading to Japan for 3 weeks, September - October. We're staying in Shibuya for a bit, then to Kyoto/Nara for a while, and then Ishagaki for a few days. We're looking to stay in an onsen ryokan at some point, but not sure where to find one. Hopefully something in the Kyoto/Nara/Osaka area? We're also trying to figure out if getting a JR rail pass for that week would be worth it or not.
|
|
#
?
Aug 6, 2012 01:58
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 8, 2024 14:08 |
|
|
How long does it take to get the white postcard back re: visa? It's been 7 days... 
|
|
#
?
Aug 6, 2012 09:07
|
|
