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I'll be going back to Japan after 6 years next month for a week (finally visiting Kyoto wooo!). I was just wondering if I can tap my card/phone to get on trains yet, or do I need to buy tickets or get one of those travel cards? Also I would love a hanten jacket and a kimono like Samurai Matcha from the YouTube has. Can you recommend anywhere that does them for a reasonable price in Osaka/Kyoto? And is there a district in Osaka that might still sell old walkmans/minidiscs? That's it for my dumb questions!
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Ah I have Android and it looks like Japan doesn't yet support tap with a normal card or phone like London. Can I buy a... Suica or Pasmo or whatever they're called at Osaka Airport or are they still hard to get? Thanks for the help!
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Feb 17, 2024 03:44
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Thanks all! The ICOCA card is exactly what I need! Is that pronounced like a word or by letter, btw? Oh, can I get a sim card from Hong Kong or should I order one online and pick up in the airport? I arrive at 6 30am so hopefully the lines won't be too hectic. Just get me in that onsen immediately (yes I have a list). harperdc posted:For reference, because I saw one in the wild this afternoon: Ah, the future is coming!
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Feb 17, 2024 13:14
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harperdc posted:I guess the English phonetic would be ee-koh-ka, which in Japanese is a phrase (行こうか／ ikouka) that roughly translates to "shall we go?" or "let's go". That's what I was after! I know a smidgen of Japanese, just wasn't sure how that card should be pronounced!
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Feb 17, 2024 14:07
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I would highly recommend the Anshin Oyado capsule Hotel in Shinjuku for convenience, experience and money
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Feb 18, 2024 05:29
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I've had nothing but good experiences in capsules and will be exclusively staying in them on my next trip. They have everything you'll need, including baths and ear plugs, and I think they're just really cool. The prices are usually incredible too
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Feb 18, 2024 05:43
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If I bury myself under blankets with headphones I can (sometimes!)
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Feb 18, 2024 05:50
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Zettace posted:How much do you guys pay for capsules? Last time I checked one out it was 3000 yen a night but if you just added 1000-2000 yen extra you could just stay at a business hotel. Yeah I'm spending 3000 yen for a capsule in Osaka, but you also get onsen plus free food and drinks on top. Do you get that at the business hotel?
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Feb 18, 2024 14:26
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Riptor posted:You get a door at a business hotel Overrated. Grand Fromage posted:I am morbidly curious what capsule hotel food is like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RleSgs71d7I&t=1017s All sorts! DiscoJ posted:For one example: I've been here and it was great. Lots of frogs explaining things. Great baths and amazing location.
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Feb 18, 2024 19:37
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I can understand wanting a door and private bathroom haha but I just love the novelty of capsule hotels and I wish other countries had them for a quick snooze at airports and the like.
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Feb 18, 2024 23:38
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Perhaps a UK-specific question, but I was all set to order some Yen here online to get sent to me but a YouTuber said the best way is to just show up in Japan then take money out with your debit card from an ATM. Does that make sense or is he a lunatic?
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Feb 19, 2024 12:52
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Being stuck with no money sounds very bad so I'll just order some here, and over there I'll use Wise to pay for stuff cos you get a great exchange rate and you don't get cut off
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Feb 19, 2024 14:15
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Should I wear a mask around Japan?
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Feb 19, 2024 23:06
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Just didn't want to upset people by not masking up! I'll wear them when indoors in that case.
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Feb 20, 2024 00:05
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Is there a district in Osaka that sells old Walkmans/Hi Fi stuff?
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Feb 22, 2024 18:25
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OK I have 2 last questions I promise! What's a nice cheap sushi place in Osaka where I can just eat tons of it? Chains are fine! Also maybe I can get some stylish glasses for super cheap (based on absolutely nothing). Has anyone ever got glasses in Japan and was it easy or a total nightmare and expensive as hell? I'm in HK right now, and if you've never been you really should!
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Feb 26, 2024 06:03
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Some nice sushi choices! Thanks!. Can't go wrong with any if those. Thanks for glasses chat. My prescription isn't too bad, but it would have to be next day really. Well I can always pop in and ask!
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Feb 26, 2024 09:53
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I haven't been to Japan yet (Saturday) but after a week in HK I can confirm that Donki is the best store I've ever seen
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Mar 5, 2024 09:48
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I'm just boarding my flight to Japan and truthfully Toriyama's death has really put a massive dampener on my trip! It's really shocking how much its affected me, if I see tributes I might just lose it!
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Mar 8, 2024 18:46
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In a Kyoto bar a few days ago I ended up drinking with a producer from MAPPA and we ended up reminiscing about Toriyama (as well as ranking all the Jojo's)
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Mar 14, 2024 13:32
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Dotonbori is crazy and I love it
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Mar 16, 2024 14:53
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Fantastisk posted:Hello thread! I am currently in Japan with my boyfriend and absolutely loving it! We're meeting up with a group of friends who also happen to be visiting Japan. Do you have any recommendations for an izakaya in Kyoto with good food, good drinks, and maybe private rooms that can accommodate 6 people? Bonus if they have karaoke! Not an izakaya but two bars you need to go to in Kyoto are Jazz in Roku, small smoky jazz bar that you'll never forget https://maps.app.goo.gl/cWHed7Fzf6NtcJhS7 and Beer Bar MIYAMA https://maps.app.goo.gl/7aDFx21RQWXxx28S7, the bartender speaks English and is cool as hell and it's a real friendly atmosphere. Have fun!
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Mar 23, 2024 14:47
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My partner is interning at a company in late July for a month, in Chiyoda. We need to arrange somewhere reasonably priced to stay for those 30 days. I guess a hotel that offers a good monthly rate is the best option? Help me, fellow goons!
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Apr 9, 2024 22:54
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Charles 2 of Spain posted:LeoPalace does monthly rentals, there's probably other companies which do this as well. This doesn't seem to be working well for me but I'll Google monthly rentals. Thanks for the link. I just wondered if anyone had some cheap recommendations or hacks first!
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totalnewbie posted:You guys wanna go to Fuji Rock festival? Hell yeah! If I can find a room haha
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Apr 10, 2024 12:07
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On my trip to Japan in March, everywhere that had the contactless sign I used the Wise card in my Google Wallet on my phone and it worked every time.
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Apr 15, 2024 12:23
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Gabriel Grub posted:Being a tourist in Japan feels terrifying. 
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Apr 15, 2024 19:07
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When I left Japan in March and had a whole pocket full of stupid little coins and there was nowhere to dump them in the airport (no charity box or anything!) I just gave them to an old security guard who walked away with a smile on his face
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I miss Family Mart so much. Coffee, onigiri, souffle for £3 and it was delicious
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