It was around 15-18 C in Tokyo today under the sun... I can't believe how some people wear thick coats and scarves..
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It was around 15-18 C in Tokyo today under the sun... I can't believe how some people wear thick coats and scarves..
MikeHattsu
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Zoe
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Japanese curry. My favorite is chicken katsu curry. Look for a place like Cocoichi Curry.
MikeHattsu
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I ate some Katsudon and liked that.
How casual is casual?
Try reading this and see if that's what you mean by casual:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2012/08/05/travel/how-not-to-climb-mount-fuji/
Zoe
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There are tons of places dedicated to tonkatsu, but the cuts are typically fattier than I care for.
Gyuudon is really good too--look for Yoshinoya.
Agreed, it's my 6th trip this month and there are still things that are really useful to me in this thread!
Well, if you live in tropical country, anything under 24 you have to wear coat.
I wear thick coats 
DCharlie
And even i am moderately surprised
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There is cold in early morning and in the night.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
How does travelling in Japan without a Visa work?
I see that I can be there for 90 days without a visa. Ok cool. So does that mean I can just jaunt over to Korea for 24+ hours and re-enter for another 90 days? Surely not? What's the restriction there?
I see that I can be there for 90 days without a visa. Ok cool. So does that mean I can just jaunt over to Korea for 24+ hours and re-enter for another 90 days? Surely not? What's the restriction there?
shanshan310
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Not 100% sure but you should be able to get a re-entry permit at the airport when you leave (at least, that's how it works if you are travelling on a visa).
MikeHattsu
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That's just for people with visas though, not tourists.
Well... If you're a temporary visitor you're not allowed to work in Japan at least.
DCharlie
And even i am moderately surprised
a lot of people in Japan used to use the "go to Korea and come back" as the life-hack to get their 90 days permitted stay back - however, the authorities have gotten a bit wiser to this recently though i suspect as long as you aren't serially abusing it then it shouldn't be an issue.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Excellent.... I see it as one "get out of jail free card" just in case (and I legit have people expecting to see me in Korea - just would be nice if it reset my day count once I come back).
A couple of my favorite places to eat in Japan.
Pepper Lunch. they have several locations in the Tokyo area. I eat here all the time after clubbing. Sooo good. Quite cheap too. Cook your own steak and mix it with the rice. The pepper seasoning along with the butter is godly.
Gold Rush's Hamburger Steak. Not as cheap as Pepper Lunch but the food is delicious.
There's also a Ramen joint close by my brother's place in Yokohama. Best Tonkotsu ramen I've ever had.
Pepper Lunch. they have several locations in the Tokyo area. I eat here all the time after clubbing. Sooo good. Quite cheap too. Cook your own steak and mix it with the rice. The pepper seasoning along with the butter is godly.
Gold Rush's Hamburger Steak. Not as cheap as Pepper Lunch but the food is delicious.
There's also a Ramen joint close by my brother's place in Yokohama. Best Tonkotsu ramen I've ever had.
ThreePiMatt
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Both of these look so goddamn good. In all honesty, though, when I go to Japan in the summer the first thing I plan on doing is checking into my hotel. But the SECOND thing I plan to do is hit up a Yoshinoya.
RapidCancel
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Go to Nara anyway! I went while it was snowing, still had a great time.
Yeah, I'm on the train from Inari.
Inari while raining was so soothing. Didn't go to the peak, I'm weak
Edit:
Nara is so pretty, the park was beautiful, too bad it was raining.
MikeHattsu
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And they opened early in Tokyo. I'll miss the best viewing period in Tokyo then. At least I'll get to see them in Kyoto.
There's a few tree already opened in Maruyama Park. Hopefully I can see more in Tokyo.
MikeHattsu
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Ah, ok.
Looks like there's a bunch of them opened in Kyoto Imperial Park if you're still in Kyoto and want to see more:
http://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sakura14/140325_kyoto.html
YUM!! Lovin the food suggestions guys. Really wanna try out some bizarre and unique dishes in Japan. Maybe I'll create a map of Tokyo where all the great restaurants are. Anyone know a good Shabu Shabu place?
RapidCancel
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Yeah, I'm on the train from Inari.
Inari while raining was so soothing. Didn't go to the peak, I'm weak
Edit:
Nara is so pretty, the park was beautiful, too bad it was raining.
I didn't go to the peak either, mainly cause my fiance's sister was complaining about having to hike all the way and didn't want to do it. It pissed me off, especially after I wasn't able to make it there during my first trip to Japan.
Did you play with the deer?
It was raining, so i was only watching and laughing when the deers chasing people for food lol.
I actually surprised myself, I walked like 5 hours non stop in Nara haha.
It must be so good in sunny day.
Looking into seeing if I can get a ticket to a Yakult Swallows games at the Meiji Jingu Stadium. Gutted that most of their games that I can attend is at 6pm so I won't be able to enjoy a game in the sunshine but at least I'll get an hour or two of sun...maybe. There are a few games that start at 2pm at the Tokyo Dome but I remember you guys said that it's an indoor stadium and I'm not sure if it'll be better than Meiji Jingu Stadium. I'm just going for the atmosphere really and don't mind if I go and see the Giants or Swallows play.
TheBryanJZX90
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Tokyo Dome is an entire modern complex with shops and restaurants, Meiji Jingu Stadium is the exact opposite. But either way if you are looking for atmosphere the most important thing is to sit in the fan cheering section. The tickets are usually have "ouen" like the DS game Ouendan in their name.
I take it they are special tickets? or perhaps a special section I'd have to request for?
Also, is it still possible to visit the Tokyo Dome shopping/restaurant complex without watching a game? I presume you can.
distantmantra
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You can, the ticket gate for the games is right outside the stadium.
distantmantra
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One week to go! Leave next Wednesday night for Haneda. Get in around midnight, capsule hotel until the morning and then shinkansen down to Osaka for the weekend.
edit: Huh, these should've been one post.
edit: Huh, these should've been one post.
I haven't been in the dome yet but you can definitely do anything you want in the surrounding area associated with the dome such as the rollercoaster.
If you like yoshinoya then you should also try chikara meshi and sukiya. Of the 3, I like chikara meshi the best. they're gyuudon is so good.
So many amazing places to eat in Tokyo, I wish I could list them all lol.
DCharlie
And even i am moderately surprised
hot easy tip
In Akihabara?
Like Ramen?
then go to Yodobashi and go to the food floor (7th? 8th? floor)
and look for a place called Kohmen
Ask for : KOGASHI TAN TAN MEN
It looks like this - it's a mouthgasm
http://highheelgourmet.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/p1020276.jpg
Ask for the : AGE (AH-GEH) NIN NIKU (fried garlic side order) to take it to an incredible new level
SON YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTS
In Akihabara?
Like Ramen?
then go to Yodobashi and go to the food floor (7th? 8th? floor)
and look for a place called Kohmen
Ask for : KOGASHI TAN TAN MEN
It looks like this - it's a mouthgasm
http://highheelgourmet.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/p1020276.jpg
Ask for the : AGE (AH-GEH) NIN NIKU (fried garlic side order) to take it to an incredible new level
SON YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTS
distantmantra
Member
Kohmen has really good ramen, had the tantanmen. Ate at the one in Roppongi last time in Tokyo. They had basil gyoza at the time which were amazing.
RapidCancel
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Loved seeing that too, where are you going to be headed next?
Damn, wish I knew about this. I did have eat at the grill restaurant up there which was pretty good.
Went to Arashiyama today. Tenryuji Temple by miles is my fave temple, I could spend whole days sitting in front of the garden and pond, so relaxing, must be so pretty in fall.
And just had Gogyo Burnt Ramen for dinner, so good.
Looks okay I guess but every place I've eaten at at that Yodobashi has been pretty meh.
Speaking of tourist mode food, went to Toriki the other week. たけえぇぇぇぇ
one week to go until my trip. Looking forward to visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima, and also have a Gundam Museum visit planned.
The rest of the time will be just at my in-laws house or wherever my wife take the kids. So although I'll be in Japan, I'll be living vicariously through a bunch of you guys as I visit yet another soft-play area
The rest of the time will be just at my in-laws house or wherever my wife take the kids. So although I'll be in Japan, I'll be living vicariously through a bunch of you guys as I visit yet another soft-play area
one week to go until my trip. Looking forward to visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima, and also have a Gundam Museum visit planned.
The rest of the time will be just at my in-laws house or wherever my wife take the kids. So although I'll be in Japan, I'll be living vicariously through a bunch of you guys as I visit yet another soft-play area
Check to see if they've finished the construction at the top of Miyajima before hiking to the very top. When I was there in June last year they hadn't finished the new lookout / whatever they were making up there.
