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[Gromph]

What time do people want to start/finish work? I finish work fairly early (5:30), am fine with later.

I work 8 to 5.

 

[megabadd]

What time do people want to start/finish work? I finish work fairly early (5:30), am fine with later.

10 - 7 here.

 

[m3r4]

9 to 6, no overtime. Sucks for my coworkers, but I'm just not willing to stay at the company any longer.

 

[urfe]

I'm the only one on team 7 1/2 hours I see. 9 - 5:30 for me. Overtime until 11 or later happens a few times a year though.

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

How about we start the festivities on Friday at 7pm? We could meet at Hachiko at 6:50pm. What do you think?

 

[urfe]

Works for me.

I also won't be staying out too late as well.

 

[putarorex]

How about we start the festivities on Friday at 7pm? We could meet at Hachiko at 6:50pm. What do you think?

That works for me as well. I'll probably be done with work before six on Friday

 

[Gromph]

How about we start the festivities on Friday at 7pm? We could meet at Hachiko at 6:50pm. What do you think?

Ok for me

 

[DCharlie]

What time do people want to start/finish work? I finish work fairly early (5:30), am fine with later.

depends on "stuff"

yesterday was 8-23:45
today is 7:45 - godknows when :/

let me know where you end up ending - i may try swinging by on my way home

 

[Zornica]

How about we start the festivities on Friday at 7pm? We could meet at Hachiko at 6:50pm. What do you think?

according to googles route planer, I'd arrive at either 6:50 or 6:57 depending on what train I can catch. It's still going to be a close call but I should be able to make it in time.

hachiko might be a tough meeting spot though, as everybody else meets there as well. I usually use the 渋谷駅前交番 as a meeting spot. It's usually easier to spot people because there's no one else around It's also just a few steps from hachiko
https://www.google.co.jp/maps/place/%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E9%A7%85%E5%89%8D%E4%BA%A4%E7%95%AA/@35.6590902,139.70078,20z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x544794ebbf9d3132
via streetview: https://www.google.co.jp/maps/@35.6592173,139.7009844,3a,66.1y,348.25h,70.63t/data=!3m5!1e1!3m3!1sXw0CRa4jrHsAAAQXR3OpTQ!2e0!3e11

what do you think?

 

[m3r4]

Today is Pocky Day, everyone! Happy pocking!

For some, it might also be 勃起 day... to those people and everybody else, I recommend this thread. http://matome.naver.jp/odai/2138557454465890301

 

[Theodran]

Happy Pocky day!

Did you have a magical moment at 11:11? My morning meeting stopped for a full minute as we celebrated the peak of the day. The meeting resumed at precisely 11:12.

 

[megabadd]

How about we start the festivities on Friday at 7pm? We could meet at Hachiko at 6:50pm. What do you think?

I'll be a little late, so I'll head there directly.

 

[Zornica]

Today is Pocky Day, everyone! Happy pocking!

For some, it might also be 勃起 day... to those people and everybody else, I recommend this thread. http://matome.naver.jp/odai/2138557454465890301

Happy Pocky day!

Did you have a magical moment at 11:11? My morning meeting stopped for a full minute as we celebrated the peak of the day. The meeting resumed at precisely 11:12.

can somebody please explain to me what "pocky day" is supposed to be?
It came up a few days ago during class but I'm still confused...
dat thread though...

Really don't mean to sound rude, but why don't people on GAF ever Google simple stuff before asking? I guess it's your way of trying to have conversations?
[...]

well, I did, but I couldn't believe that it's actually related to those snacks that kept popping up.
seemed kinda strange to me, as the only association I got with November 11th is the start of the middle-european Carnival season at 11:11 am. I thought it might have been something japan could have adopted years ago. But being japan I should've known it had to be something more "commercial".
thanks anyway, at least now I know for sure

 

[Ayumi]

can somebody please explain to me what "pocky day" is supposed to be?
It came up a few days ago during class but I'm still confused...
dat thread though...

Really don't mean to sound rude, but why don't people on GAF ever Google simple stuff before asking? I guess it's your way of trying to have conversations?

Btw, "Pocky Day" sounds like "Weeaboo Day".

Here's a detailed article that will answer your question.

http://www.tofugu.com/2010/11/11/what-is-pocky-day-11-11/

I'm guessing the date numbers look like Pocky too.

 

[Theodran]

Btw, "Pocky Day" sounds like "Weeaboo Day".

How do you come tothat conclusion?

 

[Ayumi]

How do you come tothat conclusion?

Haha, I'm just poking fun at Pocky fans.

Also,

ポッキー&プリッツの日
江崎グリコが1999年（平成11年）11月11日に制定。「1111」が4本のポッキーあるいはプリッツに見えることに由来。以後、毎年キャンペーンを実施している。

Pocky Day is not really that broad in Japan. It's mostly "celebrated" by anime otaku/fans and artists. Most foreigners only know of Pocky Day due to the very popular ポッキーの日 tag on pixiv (which has many great illustrations).

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

according to googles route planer, I'd arrive at either 6:50 or 6:57 depending on what train I can catch. It's still going to be a close call but I should be able to make it in time.

hachiko might be a tough meeting spot though, as everybody else meets there as well. I usually use the 渋谷駅前交番 as a meeting spot. It's usually easier to spot people because there's no one else around It's also just a few steps from hachiko
https://www.google.co.jp/maps/place/%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E9%A7%85%E5%89%8D%E4%BA%A4%E7%95%AA/@35.6590902,139.70078,20z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x544794ebbf9d3132
via streetview: https://www.google.co.jp/maps/@35.6592173,139.7009844,3a,66.1y,348.25h,70.63t/data=!3m5!1e1!3m3!1sXw0CRa4jrHsAAAQXR3OpTQ!2e0!3e11

what do you think?

Sure, that's fine with me.

I move to offcially change the meeting place to the Shibuya Koban. All in favor, say "Aye".

Aye.

 

[Ayumi]

Sure, that's fine with me.

I move to offcially change the meeting place to the Shibuya Koban. All in favor, say "Aye".

Aye.

Aye!

 

[urfe]

Sure, that's fine with me.

I move to offcially change the meeting place to the Shibuya Koban. All in favor, say "Aye".

Aye.

All good. Are you planning on doing the reservation? Should I?

 

[Theodran]

ポッキー&プリッツの日
江崎グリコが1999年（平成11年）11月11日に制定。「1111」が4本のポッキーあるいはプリッツに見えることに由来。以後、毎年キャンペーンを実施している。

Pocky Day is not really that broad in Japan. It's mostly "celebrated" by anime otaku/fans and artists. Most foreigners only know of Pocky Day due to the very popular ポッキーの日 tag on pixiv (which has many great illustrations).

I had no idea it was popular among otaku since I'm not big on that thing. I just bought in on the marketing hype, I guess. Even bought a box of Pretz on the way home today!

Although, the one who brought it up on the meeting today was a foreigner and not one of my Japanese collegues...

 

[Ayumi]

I had no idea it was popular among otaku since I'm not big on that thing. I just bought in on the marketing hype, I guess. Even bought a box of Pretz on the way home today!

Although, the one who brought it up on the meeting today was a foreigner and not one of my Japanese collegues...

Well, I just see it mentioned a lot on Twitter by people who link to shit websites like Kotaku etc. Imo I don't understand the hype at all - pocky does not taste particularly good. It's not bad but it's extremely bland.. Maybe people just like it a lot because it reminds them of Japan and it makes them want to come back. Each to their own!

 

[Theodran]

Well, I just see it mentioned a lot on Twitter by people who link to shit websites like Kotaku etc. Imo I don't understand the hype at all - pocky does not taste particularly good. It's not bad but it's extremely bland.. Maybe people just like it a lot because it reminds them of Japan and it makes them want to come back. Each to their own!

I'm not a huge fan of Pocky, which is why I bought Pretz instead. But I see where you are coming from.

 

[m3r4]

Well, I just see it mentioned a lot on Twitter by people who link to shit websites like Kotaku etc. Imo I don't understand the hype at all - pocky does not taste particularly good. It's not bad but it's extremely bland.. Maybe people just like it a lot because it reminds them of Japan and it makes them want to come back. Each to their own!

The Almond Pockies are really good! Too expensive, though.

Oh, just a personal preference: Pocky Day is more fun than other stupid fabricated "event days".

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

All good. Are you planning on doing the reservation? Should I?

I can do it. I'll make it tomorrow.

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

OK, reservation has been made! We can stay up to 2 hours from 7pm. I didn't do any courses or anything so we can decide when we're there, but I think a nomihodai would be in order. And as luck would have it I just noticed there's a coupon this month for a 2 hour beer included nomihodai for 1500yen!

Just to reiterate, we're meeting at the Koban near Hachiko at 6:50pm (this Friday, just to be clear .

And we'll be taking this route to Kin No Kura Jipangu (ジパン&#12464: https://goo.gl/maps/DUr1I

If you're going directly to the restaurant, be careful! There are a couple Kin no Kuras around. We're going to this one.

People attending:

ElectricKaibutsu (+1)
Urfe
megabadd (+1)
Ayumi
putarorex
Gromph
MightyKAC
Zornica

If you're not on the list and want to come, I'm sure we can still squeeze people in.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The name of the place is in fact Kin no Kura Jipangu (ジパン&#12464 NOT Jr.

 

[DCharlie]

i am a remote outsider to join - may just pop in to say hi on my way home.

This week has been brutal :/

 

[Gromph]

i am a remote outsider to join - may just pop in to say hi on my way home.

This week has been brutal :/

You are always welcome.

 

[urfe]

Two hours seems good to me.

I may sadly get to another drinking party I have to go to afterwards. (>_<)

 

[ZackieChan]

Any good sites/tips for eating cheap in Tokyo? When I am there I would like to keep my costs down as much as possible.

 

[MikeHattsu]

Any good sites/tips for eating cheap in Tokyo? When I am there I would like to keep my costs down as much as possible.

Some tips here:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2028_food.html

 

[stryke]

ok so as I understand it, it's not very economical to prepurchase a JR pass as I'm only going to spend 1 week in Tokyo for my Japan trip and should rely on Suica cards instead?

 

[MikeHattsu]

ok so as I understand it, it's not very economical to prepurchase a JR pass as I'm only going to spend 1 week in Tokyo for my Japan trip and should rely on Suica cards instead?

That is correct.

Oh, and travel questions should go here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=539079

 

[JulianImp]

I might end up joining you guys. Would I have to pay for the nomihodai, or can I just go with other stuff instead to keep my budget in check (since I don't drink, anyway)?

 

[urfe]

I might end up joining you guys. Would I have to pay for the nomihodai, or can I just go with other stuff instead to keep my budget in check (since I don't drink, anyway)?

Pretty sure most places make everyone pay for nomihodai if some are having it.

 

[JulianImp]

Pretty sure most places make everyone pay for nomihodai if some are having it.

Oh, that's a real shame... I definitely wouldn't want to pay ¥1,500 just for drinks. Looks like I've been unlucky with all the JapanGAF meet ups so far.

 

[Gromph]

Oh, that's a real shame... I definitely wouldn't want to pay ¥1,500 just for drinks. Looks like I've been unlucky with all the JapanGAF meet ups so far.

Why Unlucky?

I don't drink either.

 

[JulianImp]

Since I've already missed two meet ups at around the time of the TGS, and now this one since I can't afford to pay that much for drinks alone.

Having extended my stay in Japan to the full three months allowed by my tourist visa means my budget's kind of tight by now, so I've got to be somewhat careful about what I spend it on.

 

[Gromph]

Since I've already missed two meet ups at around the time of the TGS, and now this one since I can't afford to pay that much for drinks alone.

Having extended my stay in Japan to the full three months allowed by my tourist visa means my budget's kind of tight by now, so I've got to be somewhat careful about what I spend it on.

Man is only ¥1500 .... don't worry i will pay it for you.

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

Take Gromph up on his generous offer! Join us! You can have unlimited soft drinks and tea

 

[urfe]

Any idea if the nomihodai requires a minimum of courses bought per person?

Just no one feels like there's hidden costs I thought I'd bring it up.

 

[Ayumi]

Any idea if the nomihodai requires a minimum of courses bought per person? .

As long as you pay, they don't care how much or little you drink as long as from the nomihodai menu.

 

[urfe]

As long as you pay, they don't care how much or little you drink as long as from the nomihodai menu.

I meant some nomihodais have a requirement of two dishes per person, required food course, or an expensive odoshi.

 

[Gacha-pin]

The Almond Pockies are really good! Too expensive, though.

Oh, just a personal preference: Pocky Day is more fun than other stupid fabricated "event days".

If I remember correctly, it got a smaller box and was cheaper than the standard pocky (red one).

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[Ayumi]

Sorry guys, but I think I might have to cancel on you tomorrow...

 

[m3r4]

If I remember correctly, it got a smaller box and was cheaper than the standard pocky (red one).

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Stuff like same packaging for the same price but with decreased volume really grinds my gears...

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

Sorry guys, but I think I might have to cancel on you tomorrow...

I'm sorry to hear that!

Any idea if the nomihodai requires a minimum of courses bought per person?

Just no one feels like there's hidden costs I thought I'd bring it up.

I believe the only requirement is having 2+ people. Here's the coupon: http://www.hotpepper.jp/strJ000006017/scoupon/h01/

 

[urfe]

Sorry guys, but I think I might have to cancel on you tomorrow...

That's too bad! Hopefully next time.


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That's an amazingly good deal. Looking forward to good times and not spending much money!

 

[ZackieChan]

Some tips here:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2028_food.html

Thanks!

Since I've already missed two meet ups at around the time of the TGS, and now this one since I can't afford to pay that much for drinks alone.

Having extended my stay in Japan to the full three months allowed by my tourist visa means my budget's kind of tight by now, so I've got to be somewhat careful about what I spend it on.

Dude, I'll PayPal you the money. It's $12 USD! Go to the meetup! Wish I was there in time to join in.

 

[Ayumi]

I'm sorry to hear that!

That's too bad! Hopefully next time.

Count me in in the future! I really wanna meet~