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Japan Travel |OT| One does simply not visit just once
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Thanks buddy
Walked past the Shibuya TOHO cinema today. Seemed like it didn't have subs. Ah well, wait for the dvd release I suppose.distantmantra
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Anime is very rarely, if ever, subtitled for theatrical screenings in Japan. Even if the BD has subs, they won't use them for a predominantly Japanese theater audience. You could just go and enjoy the experience.
Got my get away week planed, well to be honest only the first 2 days.
Going to Yakushima for a few days before obon week and then traveling up to Tokyo, I have plan to do the Kumano Kodo, in fact is a heavy hiking week
If someone are in the south and wanna have a good lunch/dinner poke me. I will try my best
Going to Yakushima for a few days before obon week and then traveling up to Tokyo, I have plan to do the Kumano Kodo, in fact is a heavy hiking week
If someone are in the south and wanna have a good lunch/dinner poke me. I will try my best
Fair enough
Also, holy crap! Is it me or are PS Vitas much cheaper here than in the UK?
Was in the Sony Building and they were selling the new slim ones at around 20K yen (£110-ish) where usually the old ones back home go for £199. I can't tell if my conversion is all wrong or not. Really tempted. Any tips on getting a good deal on a new slim one?
MikeHattsu
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Fair enough
Also, holy crap! Is it me or are PS Vitas much cheaper here than in the UK?
Was in the Sony Building and they were selling the new slim ones at around 20K ten (£110-ish) where usually the old ones back home go for £199. I can't tell if my conversion is all wrong or not. Really tempted. Any tips on getting a good deal on a new slim one?
Hm... £150 for a slim Vita with 16GB memory card Sports game pack at GAME UK.
Try going to Akihabara and check different shops? Check which ones offer duty free as well.
Zoe
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CD Japan joins in on wifi and SIM card rentals: http://rental.cdjapan.co.jp/
Ok.
I'm going to be studying in Kyoto from the 10th of September, but beforehand I'm gonna go to Tokyo. Looking for some good hotel suggestions for the 1-10th.
edit: I wonder if even a week would be ok for Tokyo? I have to meet some scholarship people, but maybe I can can to somewhere for 2 nights en route to Kyoto.
I'm going to be studying in Kyoto from the 10th of September, but beforehand I'm gonna go to Tokyo. Looking for some good hotel suggestions for the 1-10th.
edit: I wonder if even a week would be ok for Tokyo? I have to meet some scholarship people, but maybe I can can to somewhere for 2 nights en route to Kyoto.
ThePeoplesBureau
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Hey all, I'm new to this thread (I was kindly pointed in the right direction by the lovely MikeHattsu).
I'll be heading over to Japan for the first time in September, and my only firm plans so far are attending this year's Magical Mirai concert in Tokyo. I do have a general checklist of the usual tourist spots I would like to see in Tokyo, but I would also like to visit Kyoto for a night or two as well.
I guess my main question is: for my first visit, would a week be an adequate amount of time for the above? I'm in no doubt I'll be returning again and going further afield in the country, but I don't want to be too ambitious on my first visit... any advice welcome
I'll be heading over to Japan for the first time in September, and my only firm plans so far are attending this year's Magical Mirai concert in Tokyo. I do have a general checklist of the usual tourist spots I would like to see in Tokyo, but I would also like to visit Kyoto for a night or two as well.
I guess my main question is: for my first visit, would a week be an adequate amount of time for the above? I'm in no doubt I'll be returning again and going further afield in the country, but I don't want to be too ambitious on my first visit... any advice welcome
MikeHattsu
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If you're only going for a week you should maybe skip Kyoto. There's enough to see and do in Tokyo to last several weeks on it's own and it's better to have more than 1-2 days if you're going to Kyoto.
ThePeoplesBureau
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Hi Mike! So more time would be needed for Kyoto... I thought I might be limiting myself if I were just sticking to Tokyo for the duration of my stay.
MikeHattsu
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There's lots of stuff to see and do in Tokyo as I said, but if you really want to take a day trip then there's places like Nikko, Hakone and Kamakura which is much closer to Tokyo than Kyoto is.
ThePeoplesBureau
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Excellent, I'll look them up. Thanks!
DCharlie
And even i am moderately surprised
re: cheap Vita's - have a look for a Tsutaya away from Shibuya/Shinjuku - you can snag yourself a mint condition second hand chunky vita for 13,999 in some places, 14,999 for slim
I am heading out of Tokyo for a few days - can't wait. Just had 2 weeks off showing parents around, need to go spend time with wife kids somewhere
I am heading out of Tokyo for a few days - can't wait. Just had 2 weeks off showing parents around, need to go spend time with wife kids somewhere
re: cheap Vita's - have a look for a Tsutaya away from Shibuya/Shinjuku - you can snag yourself a mint condition second hand chunky vita for 13,999 in some places, 14,999 for slim
I am heading out of Tokyo for a few days - can't wait. Just had 2 weeks off showing parents around, need to go spend time with wife kids somewhere
bought a 2nd hand 3ds from tsutya for 80000 yen
Park Hyatt Tokyo?
Hey all, I'm new to this thread (I was kindly pointed in the right direction by the lovely MikeHattsu).
I'll be heading over to Japan for the first time in September, and my only firm plans so far are attending this year's Magical Mirai concert in Tokyo. I do have a general checklist of the usual tourist spots I would like to see in Tokyo, but I would also like to visit Kyoto for a night or two as well.
I guess my main question is: for my first visit, would a week be an adequate amount of time for the above? I'm in no doubt I'll be returning again and going further afield in the country, but I don't want to be too ambitious on my first visit... any advice welcome
Dump your travel plan for Tokyo and go to Kyoto instead ;p
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fesHkn7Mxhs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7MPcchh4ig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uigcGWB_G8k
Valkyr Junkie
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Aside from scouring this thread, go here and click on some if the cities to see the most popular attractions. There are lots of cities you can visit on day trips from Tokyo and Kyoto.
http://www.japan-guide.com
ajim
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Guys, in in Tokyo atm and had flights booked to visit okinawa on the 10th. However there is a massive typhoon hitting it. I don't know much about typhoons or okinawa, but what should i do/?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/07/super-typhoon-neoguri-japan-okinawa-islands
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/07/super-typhoon-neoguri-japan-okinawa-islands
Kamakura is really cool. I've heard great things about Nikko from a lot of people.
Kyoto is GOAT though.
Tokyo will keep you plenty busy if you're worried though
distantmantra
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Fair enough
Going to a movie theater in Japan is quite the experience. I hope you go.
My first movie in a theatre here was the las DBZ movie.
Really? I went past so many and debated seeing something but I didn't have a clue what and I figured there wouldn't be subtitles.
distantmantra
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It's so incredibly different than anything back home in the US. If you're not from here than it might not be as fun, but there are actually screens reminding you not laugh out loud. Not laugh. It was the most quiet theater is ever been in.
In April I saw the first live action Patlabor movie then went to an all-night screening of the original Gundam movie trilogy. Both at Shinjuku Picadilly.
In April I saw the first live action Patlabor movie then went to an all-night screening of the original Gundam movie trilogy. Both at Shinjuku Picadilly.
ajim
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no one can give me any advice?
Couldn't you call you try to get the flight changed to some other location? I mean, a typhoon is pretty much guaranteed to put a damper on things.
Airlines usually allow you some flexibility to change the date of the flight as well. So maybe you can simply wait till the typhoon passes before going.
What kind of advice do you want? Did you check if your plane was cancelled? If you're hesitant, just pick somewhere else to go in Japan.
TheBryanJZX90
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Yeah, I can't really think of many indoor things to do in Okinawa that are fun. Maybe the aquarium, but even that has a lot of outdoor exhibits.
ajim
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Sorry guys, I know advice isn't easiest to give in this situation. I called the airline and they couldn't give me an answers but all flights have been cancelled thus far but might not be as of 10th. Either way, Icant really reschedule the flights because I'm due to go to Osaka on 16th then Kyoto and back in Tokyo to finish up.
might have to just suck it up and rebook some accomo elsewhere here and pay a shitload of money last minute. Pretty annoying.
might have to just suck it up and rebook some accomo elsewhere here and pay a shitload of money last minute. Pretty annoying.
Well, can't control the weather. Don't let this spoil the trip though. Enjoy the rest of it!
Fattony12000
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Thank you!
Aaand I'm super sorry I totally didn't check back into this thread to reply to you!
Just for your reference I was using a cheap, old, second hand Sony NEX-5N from eBay along with a cheap, old, second hand Sony SEL1855 kit lens from eBay (in most cases anyway, I actually shot more video than stills and wanted to have image stabilisation on tap). I hope you got whatever camera suited your needs and your budget, and were able to make some great photos yourself!
Whilst I'm here, I'll drop a few more on all y'all...(all my pix are clickable for more deets via flickr)
A view of Rokuon-ji (Deer Garden Temple), commonly known as the Golden Pavilion. The site where this Zen Buddhist temple stands dates back to 1397, located in Kyoto.
A wild リオレイア (Rathian) in Osaka, captured for @everydayfoxlife.
Sunset atop the spire at the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka. Captured for @chibijenova.
I hope that everyone who's been to Japan since I Iast checked out this thread got there and back safely, and had the wickedest most radical sick time ever.
EDIT
Oh, shit. Typhoon Neoguri.
Hiroshima and the Itsukushima Shrine was gorgeous! Loved the city so much I bought a Hiroshima Carpb jersey and a few people smiled and gave me the thumbs up Memorial Museum and atomic Dome moved me. Got back To Tokyo last night. Only got one more day to go. Decided to go to the Capcom Bar for a bite and a drink. Food looked meh but the Brain cake and entertainment was alright. Decided to get some ramen afterwards.
Memorial Museum and atomic Dome moved me. Got back To Tokyo last night. Only got one more day to go. Decided to go to the Capcom Bar for a bite and a drink. Food looked meh but the Brain cake and entertainment was alright. Decided to get some ramen afterwards.Whoever mentioned airbnb is amazing. Definitely gonna get accommodation there. I've whittled my options to two places in Meguro and Harajuku. The latter is 30 euro more a night. Is Meguro a convenient place in Tokyo?
Did you get to visit Miyajima?Hiroshima and the Itsukushima Shrine was gorgeous! Loved the city so much I bought a Hiroshima Carpb jersey and a few people smiled and gave me the thumbs up
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
Oh, I went to Japan with the girlfriend last year for my 30th birthday. It was great and I really want to go back there some time next year. Visited Kyoto and Tokyo, so there's plenty more to see.
Here's an album on flickr with a few of the photos I took: Japan 2013
The Golden Pavilion by jayco1983, on Flickr
Here's an album on flickr with a few of the photos I took: Japan 2013
The Golden Pavilion by jayco1983, on Flickr
Sounds good! Lol. Harajuku would be fun to stay in but I can just take a train there. Would it be beneficial to get so!e sort of train pass for a 7-10 day stay?
I should put up some of my pictures from last year.
MikeHattsu
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Looks like it's close to Shibuya, so not too bad transportation wise.
Just for Tokyo? Nope.
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
Short story:
Bought some t-shirt for cheap in a Uniqlo-store because I didn't pack enough for two weeks. Walked around Kyoto with that shirt, which had some print and a bit of kanji on it.
I didn't know what it said at all until a shop keeper in a Levis store nodded and said that he thought it was funny that I wore it. I explained that I didn't know what it said at all and he told me that it read "traditional japanese star", which I'm most certainly not.
Bought some t-shirt for cheap in a Uniqlo-store because I didn't pack enough for two weeks. Walked around Kyoto with that shirt, which had some print and a bit of kanji on it.
I didn't know what it said at all until a shop keeper in a Levis store nodded and said that he thought it was funny that I wore it. I explained that I didn't know what it said at all and he told me that it read "traditional japanese star", which I'm most certainly not.
One of my favorite stories is i'm eatting at this Yakitori place in Hiroshima. I barely have any Japanese even though I took it in High School. Anyway I can tell these guys a few chairs down are having an intense Dragonball conversation. Under my jacket I happened to be wearing this:
I say "sumimasen" and then unzip my jacket and they yell "VEGETA!!!!" Then here's me trying to explain what the 9001 meant without the ability to have a conversation in Japanese. LOL.
I say "sumimasen" and then unzip my jacket and they yell "VEGETA!!!!" Then here's me trying to explain what the 9001 meant without the ability to have a conversation in Japanese. LOL.
I love Uniqlo, but seriously where the hell is the L size shirt? and I went to that huge store in Ginza T.T
Mine
MikeHattsu
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I bought some cheap t-shirts with kanji on them too. Maybe I should post a picture on here and get somebody to figure out what it says...