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Japan Travel |OT| One does simply not visit just once
- Thread starter hwalker84
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Check out the JR Pass. Especially if you are going both ways. Also gets you rides on the JR lines obviously.
http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en001.html
I don't know about booking the actual seat online. I normally booked mine the day of at the station. You can book at any JR Ticket office.
One way trip.
I thought Tourists can only get that pass?
I'll be a resident.
I leave in just over a week so 間に合わないかも
Welp there goes that idea. If I remember right they use your passport to verify the status of your stay when you book the train. I actually got mine and had it mailed to Tokyo so I could use it haha. ごめん。楽しむ
That's what I've been wondering about. We need our own RyokanGAF!
bodyboarder
Member
4 days, in December. All the 3 star places seem pretty similar price/quality wise. Though ski in/out would be ideal.
RapidCancel
Member
There was an attempt a long time ago, but people just kept making new threads anyway, so that fizzled out quickly.
I typed up the stuff in the OP with the desire to start a more recent one, but this topic seems to be catching on as an as a general OT, it just seemed easier to not make another for now.
Maybe the next meetup thread would become the OT then? Just plan the title accordingly?
RapidCancel
Member
I'd be all for making it if no one minds. Never started an OT before.
BronsonLee
Member
This one is hilarious to me and I have no idea why D:
Should make a part in the OP for GAF members open to NihonGAF couch surfing.
Sad part is... I have.... most expensive cab I've ever taken. Beautiful ride though.
Hahahah I love this one. I refuse to accept anything else.
It's still the best, but there's also:
JapanGAF OT: 日本人彼女募集中
(Edit for those who don't read Japanese: It says "Looking for Japanese girlfriend".)
Also, I like 「YOUは何しに日本へ？」 .
BronsonLee
Member
Yessss, that's why. Knew it had something to do with how much it cost!
RapidCancel
Member
I can start something up this weekend or early next week.
Zoe
Member
You actually should have enough time, especially if you're near a big travel agency.
I'll help out any way I can.
I'd love to help out but I don't know what I can do this week/next since I'll probably be offline for about 10 days, from tomorrow on (going to Europe).
I WAS. I've still yet to find my interview..... I had a hiking stick and everything
. I'm pretty sure I checked every single episode to try and find myself.... no luckI WAS. I've still yet to find my interview..... I had a hiking stick and everything
They often mock the foreigners though! But I think that's what makes it funny. Especially all those "uguu kawaii" girls who come to Japan to... become... an Akiba idol... lol.
Mocking is basically all of Japanese TV though! Lol
I'm quite fond of the hosts (Bananaman).
Did you happen to see a white dude with a open button up white shirt with a walking stick looking for work?
Never go because the cats always seem tired of people...
I prefer endless CC lemon at mangakissa
MikeHattsu
Member
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/02/22/a-guide-to-tokyos-best-cat-cafes/
Never been to one myself, but it looks like that Neko Maru Cafe one is in Ueno.
I'm going to Ueno zoo today so i'll nip into the Naku Maru cafe before
monday-friday 11:00am-10:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-8:00pm
kanji next to that is too small for me to read, but I assume it's last order an hour beforehand.
Edit: Final visit an hour before close.
MikeHattsu
Member
I'm going to Ueno zoo today so i'll nip into the Naku Maru cafe before
Looks like it costs 1200 JPY for an hour on weekdays. There's a 'test plan' that costs 700 JPY for 30 mins if you're in a hurry too.
np... but you might want to double check on sunday... the last two kanji of that are for national holiday... though the first is also used in the beginning of にちようび for sunday... So if sunday or holidays matter to you, maybe consult someone better at their kanji hahaha
paolo11
Member
Hello, my friends.
My wife and I decided to do our trip in Tokyo, Japan for a week. Since we are noobs, I need you advice. I think I asked these questions before but I need to ask this. Forgive me for doing so.
a) Shibuya is the Japanese shopping place, right? Akihabara is for anime and video game lovers like me? Do they sell Famicom?
b) I think I asked this before but I love Shrimp Tempura, sushi, Katsu don and Katsu curry and etc. Are they any places that serve great food like those with great servings with cheap price? What food trip places would you recommend for a super food lover like me who loves to eat a lot? Do Yatai provide great food servings and price?
c) Is it worth going to Disneyland if I went to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA?
d) Random question but how is life in Japan if you plan to work there versus USA or UK?
e) Any recommended hostels or hotels for us couples?
My wife and I decided to do our trip in Tokyo, Japan for a week. Since we are noobs, I need you advice. I think I asked these questions before but I need to ask this. Forgive me for doing so.
a) Shibuya is the Japanese shopping place, right? Akihabara is for anime and video game lovers like me? Do they sell Famicom?
b) I think I asked this before but I love Shrimp Tempura, sushi, Katsu don and Katsu curry and etc. Are they any places that serve great food like those with great servings with cheap price? What food trip places would you recommend for a super food lover like me who loves to eat a lot? Do Yatai provide great food servings and price?
c) Is it worth going to Disneyland if I went to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA?
d) Random question but how is life in Japan if you plan to work there versus USA or UK?
e) Any recommended hostels or hotels for us couples?
MikeHattsu
Member
Shibuya is one of the places to get fashion and stuff. There's other places too though.
You can get lots of Famicom stuff in Akihabara, yeah. There's also Nakano Broadway in Nakano you should check out.
paolo11
Member
Nice. I can get Anime mech figurines too?
Also, I want to know more about food..REcommend me great food with cheap prices with great servings. I want a food trip in Japan... YEAH!!!
MikeHattsu
Member
Nice. I can get Anime mech figurines too?
Also, I want to know more about food..REcommend me great food with cheap prices with great servings. I want a food trip in Japan... YEAH!!!
Yes. And other anime figures, any kind really.
There's food places everywhere from fancy restaurants to hole-in-the-wall places. Just check out one at wherever you're at when you're hungry.
paolo11
Member
Are the portions the same as US?
ThreePiMatt
Member
I just got back from Japan on Tuesday, I never had a problem with the portions, generally. Then again, also spent much of the trip wandering around in some oppressive humidity, so I never had much of an appetite.
I have no idea. Probably a 'fashion party' with friends that I don't want to be at but can instagram pics from to make myself seem more popular ヽ(゜▽、゜
ノ
paolo11
Member
Where do you eat out? Any recommendations?
ThreePiMatt
Member
No idea, I'd wander around and there'd be a place and I go into it.
I will say don't go to MaiDreamin (or probably most other maid cafes) unless you want to just feel shame.
Nice. I can get Anime mech figurines too?
Also, I want to know more about food..REcommend me great food with cheap prices with great servings. I want a food trip in Japan... YEAH!!!
Matsuya is my go to cheap food. I love the chiizu hanbaagaa steak. Also any udon is normally pretty cheap. Good standard takoyaki at gindako. I have a friend who runs a okonomiyaki place in asakusa. Also, most food in golden gai in shinjuku next to kabukicho is pretty cheap. Great district to make crazy nightlife stories haha. Robot Restaurant is there as well. The props they had outside last time..... that was odd
Whaaaa? The super awkwardness is the fun. My girlfiend had a blast last time we were there hahaha. It's definitely worth going to see foreigner's reactions and see the worshiping fan boys paise their idol when she does her karaoke show hahaha