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Pretty accurate blossom forcast: http://www.jnto.go.jp/sakura/eng/index.php Hope I can come again this Easter! I can never get sick of Japan. If I didn't live so close to Japan I would have traveled around the god drat freaking world already. It's too convenient and too fun
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It's cuz you got tired of it already right? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NcIGBKXMOE
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TWSS posted:My partner and I just snagged a flight that will put us in Japan from March 8th to 22nd. She's really interested in traditional Japan and is super-excited to see the temples in Kyoto, but I have a massive fetish for JDM cars (I have an '85 MR2) and would love to check out engineering/technology museums in addition to the more traditional stuff. I'm interested to hear any recommendations you might have. Get one of those food allergy print out cards with pictures. People will take you way more seriously and it's easier to understand with a picture printed card
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Stringent posted:Me and my boyfriend are are both vegans and allergic to rice and on a very tight budget, could you recommend some restaurants in Tottori?
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Tequila Sunrise posted:Hey guys I have some questions maybe you can help me with. It's not just a cultural gap, there's a generation gap as well! Props for you being patient enough with young people. I can't handle college kids anymore. Especially the OMG I'm on an adventure in Asia types. quote:1) She still hasn't learned to drive. But not through lack of trying. She has extremely bad nerves, and every time she even gets in the driver's seat she freaks out and starts shaking and sweating. We tried parallel parking once and she just floored it while the E-brake was still on. I had to physically pull her foot off the pedal. We try driving at least half an hour a day and she's gotten no more comfortable with it. The goony answer I have is try euro truck simulator. I'm not sure where you guys are in US, but if you really need to drive and can't take much ubers or public transportation then I guess you will be the one driving. Or work out some car pool  quote:2) Her English is pretty good, but she still prefers speaking Japanese all the time. My Japanese is alright, but I don't catch everything, especially slang and things like that. Many times after an argument she'll run into the bedroom, lock the door, and start yelling things at me in Japanese that I don't understand. Arguments are fine, but what are you guys arguing over and what is the frequency? How do things escalate between you two? Does she not like being challenged? Do you not like being challenged? Who is the one who initiates a compromise? Again, there's not much for me to say except 22 years old is really really young. We all grow up without knowing and I was really obnoxious when I was 22. Luckily I'm getting better and more attractive as I age  quote:3) We are having some money issues - mostly tied to the fact that I'm the only one working. I'm a substitute teacher, and work is spotty at best. I also do work as a landscaper but it's winter so there's nothing going on. So finances are TIGHT right now. We've looked for work she can do from home until the driving situation is fixed, but most of it needs a way better understanding of English. There's online translation work I guess? Or reach out to the local Japanese community (if there is one) Sorry to hear about the tough job situation quote:4) We still haven't consummated our marriage. The most she's willing to do is some stuff with her feet, no actual intercourse. This is a nerves thing again. THAT'S hosed UP I was going to say something vulgar like "man, a 22 year old, what is this, some JAV fetish? She better be good in bed" And you already commit a marriage to a possibility of dead bed? That's crazy  I was always curious about foot jobs. Man the biggest issue you have isn't cultural, is that you are dating someone with a lot of issues and your finances are in dire straights.
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If you want to be around Himeji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka (sucks) - try the Kansai West pass. As for going from Tokyo to Kyoto you are pretty much boned on a one way shinkansen. Or go National but you will be under a tighter time frame
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net work error posted:How long do cherry blossom trees stay in bloom usually? Especially in the Tokyo area. Reposting this from a few pages ago http://www.jnto.go.jp/sakura/eng/index.php
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Depends on your skill and snow conditions. Everyone likes to go to Niseko. But it's really really crowded and locals like to go to other nearby mountains (a lot to choose)
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Thrasophius posted:Looking to travel to japan this year, not really looking to travel about the place too much so would prefer to stop in one area. What's a good place to go to in Japan for someone who has never been? This is a really general post
Everyone, myself included will say Tokyo because it's a giant city with amazing parks and amazing transportation network to get out of the city and flights are much easier to catch and the museums are cool and there are lots of new restaurants and I like hanging out with Tokyo goons and I spend my time not in Japan posting in this thread because I miss Japan and I will be in Japan very soon (Easter)
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Then it's time for a new laifu. Oh and OSAKA SUCKS
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So are you there for a new waifu?
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Can't really help you with the night club bit, but there are a tonne of amazing Japanese style cocktail bars like little smith. Seems like Tokyo is the place for you. But if you want sleaze, then go straight for Osaka. As for sight seeing, I think everyone likes to sight see, so I don't know what you like. I mean there's Kyoto being the old imperial capital and all with a gently caress tonne of temples and amazing architecture. If you do go to Tokyo book an appointment beforehand at the imperial household agency for a palace tour. If you are from Scaborough North Yorkshire or haven't really traveled to Non European places or haven't been to Asia then everything is going to feel weird for you. The streets, the food, the crowd, the OTAKU, the karaoke, the washlets. Or maybe everything is just normal and you are the weird one
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Vidaeus posted:What kind of interesting/whacky/cool placess are there to visit in Tokyo? I am travelling there with my wife, we will be there from Sunday 20/03 to Saturday 26/03. We're staying at an apartment near Tokyo Tower. So far, the stuff we want/have booked to see is: Great post. As other people have said, there's Asakusa - It's the temple district. Eat In Nakasei. As for Gardens, Shinjuku park is great, and of course Ueno. Fish Market, avoid Sushi Dai or the other places with super long lines. There are lots of other alternatives. And don't eat Sushi Zanmai when you are in Tsukiji. 6 days and your itinerary should have more than enough stuff to do. Also do check out Shibuya
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HEY GOONS I JUST BOUGHT TICKETS TO TOKYO! AGAIN! FOR THE NTH TIME! GOOOOOOON MEEEEEEEEEEET  We had Mexican food. We had all you can eat hot pot. What else do you guys want? Also, I'm looking for some Hakone recommendations for private bath - 2 nights. I don't mind spending more money for a more "authentic" place which uses cancer sulphur water run by a family with 500 years of Patriarchy baggage. caberham fucked around with this message at 18:14 on Feb 29, 2016 |
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http://www.gorakadan.com/en/gorakadan/guestroom/room04.html 72 000 yen a night. Mother fucker why do you have to be so expensive Japan  Welp too late. All full. I blame mainlanders
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I will land in Narita Mar 28 night, Will go to Hakone 29 - 31. Then stay in Tokyo until 6th.peanut posted:Hello! I recommend now through May to avoid mosquitoes, or October for festivals in Ehime. There's not too many onsen on Shikoku, but Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama is the oldest, and Iya Valley in Tokushima has all the onsen ryokan (and Kazura-bashi bridge). We stay at Nagoma on Oshima (Imabari) at least once a year (not real onsen water but the food is excellent). I also heartily recommend going to Saijo and riding Peanut's kei car or renting a car. I do want to go to Shikoku again, but you are much better off with a car Aredna posted:Who are you? I think someone hijacked the original persons account because you used to tell everyone to go to Sushi Zanmai in Tsukiji. I'm a changed man, I won't be drinking alcohol this time! I still like sushi zanmai, just not in Tsukiji Nowadays I shill for Sushi Ichiyanagi. http://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13156961/ Also Kyubei http://www.kyubey.jp/en
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A very good PLZ HELP post. Vidaeus posted:Righto, thanks everyone for the Tokyo tips. There's no dodgy stuff in Japan unless you are actively seeking it out. It's a cash based society so have lots of cash ready. Nikko is great, but I recommend spending a night there, you can go there for a day trip but it's really rushed unless you stay near Asakusa. Lake Chuzenji is also beautiful. However, skip Nikko if you are planning on going to Kyoto/don't know much about Buddhism/Japanese history. Instead of going to a maid cafe, you should take your wife to a butler cafe. Then lord over her how not jealous you are (comedy) quote:Sapporo 17th March to 19 March Beer museum is decent. But I like the craft brew in Tokyo a lot more. Sapporo is a great landing city because it's a giant grid just like North America. I recommend learning skiing before going to Japan, you just save a lot more time and it's much better value than spending a whole day falling and getting tired. There's also the Shiroi Kobito factory - famous cookie place (which you can buy in all airports) Osaka 30 March to 1 April Kyoto day trip - Kinkakuji, Kyoto castle, any other good spots? Osaka castle Cherry blossoms Eating, there's that food area near some big tower? General look around the city [/b] Honestly, since you are already visiting all those other cites and spending time in Tokyo, I would skip Osaka and spend more time in Kyoto/Nara. Yokosuka 2 April to 6 April Kawazaki penis festival Day trip to one of the lakes near Fuji Cherry blossoms Not sure what else [/quote] GOOOOOOON MEEEEEEEEEEET Actually your itinerary looks pretty solid but it seems you are packing in a lot of stuff. Especially when you are traveling with a spouse. If you are normally fine being nimble and doing things back to back then great. If not, it can be a bit of a schlep packing bags every other day
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Don't follow touts anywhere! Gundam cafe was awesome. I watched a whole hour of opening and closing scenes of different GUNDAM with my girlfriend. It was ~~~bliss~~~ APRIL 2ND saturday goon meet? Let's do it. Maybe do penis festival by day? dickbuttt
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Aredna posted:They can be fun - but you better leave your cash and cards at home or be experienced party and drink until 5am and eating Wendy's. IT'S TOO MUCH
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ntan1 posted:I've never thought of ramen as a social occasion Man going to a Soba bar in London was annoying. I waited 40 minutes in line and it turns out people go there on "special dates" and linger forever. It's just soba, and nothing fancy or exotic. gently caress those guys.
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Soricidus posted:don't order japanese food in london, or any other eastern food that isn't indian I was in Europe for 3 weeks and London was a fun city to visit. It's one of the cultural capitals of the world and shouldn't be so easily dismissed.
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Jesus loving Christ http://www.insidekyoto.com/japan-rail-pass-is-it-worth-it
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You just come out slightly on top if it's a round trip. And there's the perk of JR trains being free. However, if you are just going Tokyo and Kyoto, the greatest value is flying open jaw and not making the return trip.
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Try the beer there. It's surprisingly good and the bottle is beautiful. And show up to whatever booking even 5 min before start. One thing I like about Japan is how on time everyone is. I was surprised that some restaurants refuse walk ins even when people are late and the tables are empty
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Stringent posted:You weren't impressed, you were really pissed off. Then I was in Tokami and got convinced by the ways of JAPAN ManDingo posted:I was going to buy N'ex tickets now for our arrival in Tokyo Saturday 3/19 and I read this on the website (http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/tickets.html): Lots of trains running everyday, like every half hour. And there are also different train companies operating in the airport. Just get tickets when you arrive, you will be fine. ManDingo posted:Oh and on a food related note. If you go to one of the crazy busy ramen places can you take it to go and not use up a seat? I have a feeling I will not be popular with my crappy chop stick skills and would prefer to not be rushed. Take out is frowned upon in restaurants. It's just not a thing. If you worry about your lovely chop stick skills, bring your own set of cutlery and a pair of food scissors. It works for infants and it will work for you  SpiderLink posted:Thanks very much, DiscoJ, that was extremely useful! Paraphrasing another goon "gently caress sakura house" There's Airbnb or all sorts of alternatives in this day and age. I tend to side on AirBNB
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Azubah posted:We're going to Akihabara, the Gundam museum, and Ghibli museum off the top of my head. I'm pushing to go to the Robot Restaurant, Square Enic cafe, and NIntendo/Pokemon centers too. I plan on checking out the suicide forest if my friend doesn't chicken out. Akihabara is crowded because every place that isn't crowded gets advertised on the internet and becomes crowded. Especially nowadays with the new influx of Chinese tourists. But Kanda is one stop over and really cool and low key with mom and pop restaurants. There's an amazing curry place, a kick rear end tonkatsu, and a spicier ramen restaurant. If you have never been to Tokyo, there are a bajillion places to go. Heck just walk along Nihonbashi and you find some nice restaurants. If you are in Shinjuku, shout out to Tokyo hipster goon approved Mouyan curry - http://www.foodintokyo.com/0333715532/ I suppose if you are looking for mom and pop, then yeah, Kanda or other more residential areas along the JR line. Then again, most mom and pop places serve sentimental value instead of culinary value
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You can walk around Gion for a little bit and some of the major temples but you are missing out.
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It's going to cost you, but try eating here http://www.kyoto-tsuruya.co.jp/kyoto.html The tempura is heavenly light and good.
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Tea.EarlGrey.Hot. posted:Nice view of the city from the mountain top as well. Just be sure to bring your own drinks because the vending machines are super expensive. Also there's no open bathrooms at night, so pace yourself! This person is a cool person. Just saying Vidaeus posted:I'm going to be travelling between Hiroshima and Osaka on Wednesday 30/03 and would like to stop off at Himeji on the way. I have 3 questions: Yeah someone mentioned larger coin lockers but the cooler thing to do is to use the black cat service and send your bags to your destination without lugging it across train stations
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Also that whole Sanjo/Shijo area has lots of shops, restaurants, and bars, so it's not like the town is completely dead.
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VelociBacon posted:Visiting Japan Dec. 9th-23rd. Go here https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Japan And skim the thread
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Knuc U Kinte posted:That's plenty of time to switch over to a complete vegetarian diet. Good post
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Futaba Anzu posted:How and when do I handle reserving hotels and exchanging money? And are there any other things I should keep in mind to make sure I don't gently caress myself over once I get there? It's too dangerous for you to leave the country. Don't go
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Futaba Anzu posted:
Actually you should go here and write a trip report https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aokigahara after killing yourself
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Citibank ended operations in Japan last November as far as I know. Just a minor tidbit. But really guys, if you have trouble getting money you shouldn't fly anywhere. It's as bad as not knowing how to wipe your rear end
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Phone posted:Wow, so much bad ATM info in this thread. That's not last November? Citibank ATMs are relatively common across the world, I was using them fine October but when it was December I got boned and just switched up to HSBC. quote:2. You probably shouldn't wipe back-to-front Bidets are the best.
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Phone posted:I was making fun of Aredna by starting their post with "So much bad info" and then repeating what everyone else had already said. I'm dumb. I keep on getting trolled by everyone in this thread.
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