Newfag here, I visited Tokyo-Osaka with my family from January 5th-13th. Fell absolutely in love (and still in post travel blues and yet to fully unpack) and I'm already planning to go again for my birthday in November, as a solo traveller, but Tokyo only. Hell maybe one day I'd move depending on how my second trip goes. Will hang around this thread and possibly help newcomers too.

>>2856021
>Tokyo only
lol. lmao even.
> help newcomers
Your 1 week in Japan makes you an irreplaceable expert and we appreciate your service

do any maid cafes have actual good food or are they all microwaved garbage?

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>>2856068
they usually make the sweets there, but unless you want a waffle with your name on it youre kind sol anon
>>2856021
walk from shibuya to gotokuji and go to rarasand by the temple

Leaving for Toyko in 5 days, going to spend 4 days there and 3 in Osaka before a week in Hokkaido. Wish I could spend more time on Honshu but the wage cage.

I'm planning two weeks to Japan in April, what cities should I hit?

where can I find a menhera kuromi-obsessed gf?

>>2856082
>Japan in April
Tokyo

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Just wondering here: What are your guys' favorite Japanese food that isn't sushi, sashimi, or ramen?

I obviously know that there's a lot more to Japanese cuisine than just these things, but they are also the most common answers.
In the case of sushi & sashimi, they're often split into two camps: the "I like it" group, and the "I like everything about Japan except for this" group. I actually know a lot of people in the latter camp.

>>2856100
Katsudon, karaage, kushiyaki, korokke
>>2856082
You can't do everything in two weeks, but I just hope you won't spend too much time in Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto, because they'll be crowded with tourists in hanami season. I'd like to visit Miyajima and climb Mt. Misen again.

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>>2856100

>>2856100
I'm pretty fond of yakisoba and karaage

What have you guys used for flying to Japan? Is the deal for booking a domestic flight with a Japanese airline legit?

Would it be a good idea to book a hotel with breakfast to have that covered, use konbinis for lunch, then a restaurant for dinner each day?

>>2856100
I definitely try to get some unagi whenever I visit Japan.

Tonkatsu is a must for me too. Personally like to go to Tonkatsu Wako chain as they also serve some great fried shrimp and creamy crab croquette.

Also can't go wrong with some yakiniku or yakitori.

>>2856116
This greatly depends on your preferences and budget. Like for me personally I usually don't eat breakfast and end up eating lunch and dinner at restaurants. I also get food from the the convenience store, but usually just for snacks and rarely ever for a meal.

>>2856116
for me its conbini onigiri and a couple of strong zeroes for breakfast

>>2855970
>embed
baka op

>>2856021
I loved Tokyo but on my first trip I already spent 10 days there and saw most of what there is to see. I'd feel like I would be limiting myself if I centered myself there a second time. Personally I plan on visiting Hokkaido for the second trip, since I explored most of central Japan already and Southern Japan doesn't interest me at all. Well, that's a lie. There are some cool cities south of Himeji. But North first.

>>2856116
Hotels with breakfast extremely not worth it, konbini food is so fucking good. Unless you're getting a really expensive hotel with colonial breakfast or a ryokan, I do not recommend at all.

>>2855970
Heading to Japan for a week then Taiwan for two, gonna buy a couple nice chef knives in japan and maybe a good rubber cutting board, hand made kitchen shears, and haul that shit around for 2 weeks like a retard praying I dont get searched or something.

What else should I buy thats just better in Japan/Taiwan, even if its easily purchased and shipped?

>>2856129
Go visit a Workman location for Japanese blue collar worker clothing and gear

https://www.workman.co.jp/

Workman 2025 Autumn / Winter Collection: https://www.workman.co.jp/catalog/2025aw/index.html#page=1

>>2856129
Reminder that shopping in Japan may be easier if you just use Amazon Japan. For example, go on Amazon Japan and select the Pick Up Option in your shopping cart, which is usually a local convenience store such as Family Mart. Amazon Japan will then deliver your order to your local Family Mart for you to pick up. No ID is required for Pick Up since Amazon Japan provides you with a QR Code that is linked to your order.

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>>2856129
Green Bell (Seki Edge) is the most popular nail clipper brand in Japan and the Japanese retail store with the largest selection of Green Bell products is Hands ( 株式会社ハンズ ). If you are not staying anywhere near a Hands, you can simply shop for Green Bell products on Amazon Japan

https://greenbell.ne.jp/en/

https://x.com/greenbell_seki

https://www.youtube.com/@greenbellchannel9726


https://x.com/Hands_official_

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>>2856130
Nothing really stands out as "better in japan" for their work wear. I'm a tradesman, I've got all the workwear I need. Work clothes are definitely not worth hauling around for 2 weeks.

>>2856131
Good tip

>>2856132
I dont really use nail clippers but i can pick some up for the woman I suppose.

>>2856124
Welp for my previous trip I was only in Tokyo for 4 days, so for this new one I could cover places that I didn't go, though I do plan to hang in Odaiba since I only went there for Unicorn Gundam. Hokkaido is a must for me but I was hoping to go there as a honeymoon, if the opportunity presents. Plus this second Tokyo trip is my first venture as a solo traveler.

>>2856133
Lol what do you do, chew on your nails when they get too long?

>>2856129
>What else should I buy thats just better in Japan
onaholes and anime figurines

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>>2856100
i really like ochazuke.

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>>2856100
If you're a bar/pub crawler; tendon tenya (tempura on rice) and koko curry (breaded fried meat + curry[selectable spiciness] + rice) are amazing when you need a snack to fuel and sober up before going into the late night stretch of the day

Fried chicken from random kombinis late night is always good too

>>2856157
Ochazuke is bomb, especially if you can find ones that serve more than just salmon, umeboshi, mentaiko

>>2856116
I'm an intermittent faster at home so a coffee and a couple small items at the konbini for breakfast will keep me going. You should really spend as little as possible of time at your hotel and be out there.

>>2856116
I rely on konbini especially for breakfast. Lunch is where I eat out, but dinner it's either konbini or takeaways from the lunch restaurants.

>>2855970
Anybody ever bought those imitation katanas? How do you pass customs?

Althugh I did buy hentai doujins, but customs didn't bother checking because I was with a large group.

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>>2856129
The cheapest place in Japan to buy imabari towels and Seki City knives is at Standard Products

https://standardproducts.jp/

https://www.instagram.com/standardproducts_official/

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>>2856167
There are professional services for buying and collecting real Japanese swords but none for imitation swords. I recommend contacting Igor Hochmajer if you have questions about collecting Japanese swords.

https://www.hochmajer.uk/

https://nihontogallery.com/

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>>2856129
At E Earphone, there are demo stations where you can plug in and test out every amplifier, DAC, and headphone in the store, which is a shopping experience only possible in a country like Japan and nowhere else in the world.

>E Earphone is a specialty store where you can freely compare and choose earphones and headphones from all over the world. We have one of the largest selections in Japan at our 4 stores in Akihabara, Osaka Nipponbashi, Nagoya, and Sendai, as well as online shopping! We offer a variety of services including sales, purchase, and repair of new and used items

https://www.e-earphone.jp/

https://www.youtube.com/@e_earphone

https://twitter.com/e_earphone

>>2856073
The money you managed to save will be more than wiped out by the round-trip fare to Hokkaido and local transportation costs there—you'll end up losing money.

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The fuck is their problem? I swear to god nothing in this country is open before 10am.
Like I enjoy a bit of a sleep in now and then, especially after some bars, but I just feel like I am wasting out my days waking up so late every day when I'm not travelling or something.
Sometimes I'll get up early and travel out to places further away and get there just at opening but honestly the hour train ride back is an even bigger waste.

Picunrel

>>2856174
How was the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center?

>>2855970
JUST back from 2 weeks if you have questions about northern Kyushu or Shinjuku leave them and I'll answer tomorrow

Hasn't anyone gone to watch sumo?

>>2856174
I don't get it either especially with closing on 8pm. If it was to promote lesser work hours/work-life balance I can kinda see it but it's not at all.

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>>2856174
Coffee shops such as Tully's, Doutour, and probably Starfucks open early 7:30 or 8 am.

>>2856174
Why not visit a museum? For example, the National Museum of Nature and Science opens at 9 AM

>>2856166
>but dinner it's either konbini or takeaways from the lunch restaurants.
So, the fuck you do in the evening? Certainly not hang out with any Japanese people, or any tourists that aren't freaks. One of the best things about this god-forsaken country is the fact that there is an insane amount of good places to go out at night to eat and drink.

>>2856204
My first trip to Japan, in 2000, i found some tiny Japanese bar in a studenty area Takadanobaba, or else roamed the city half druk taking photos. Getting "home" at 3 in the morning. But that 25 years ago.

Anything worth stopping for between Kyoto and Kanazawa?

>>2856174
It was one of my biggest gripes visiting Japan. Most stores and attractions open at 11AM(!!!) and close between 6-8PM. It's absolutely ridiculous. There's no chance of enjoying nightlife, and even waking up early punishes you.

>>2856212
There's a cool village and the dinosaur museum which is world renowned. If you like dinosaurs and want to see some authentic bones you should go.

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>>2856212
I don't think so. It doesn't take very long anyhow on the Thunderbird. Kanazawa is nice though. Check out the produce market (seafood, vegetables etc) and the "21st century museum of modern art" (picrel)

>>2856218
I didn't like Kanazawa at all. The geisha district is horribly expensive and serves only green tea, the Omicho market I'm allergic to seafood and it's literally nothing but that, the castle is currently being renovated so it was a nothingburger and the "top 5 best garden of Japan" was so incredibly packed with people that it was no fun at all. The only redeeming quality of Kanazawa was finding a second hand shop that sold some really niche stuff I was looking for. Would skip the city 9/10 times

Why is every westerner I'm meeting in Tokyo such a big asshole? Met a weeb near akihabara saying he doesn't speak English when he does. Most auzzie tourists are fake friendly as fuck. Meanwhile people I met in LA, Las Vegas, and Bangkok Thailand were extremely friendly.
Japan is kind of a shit place for solo travel, people are very unfriendly here. Even the asshole japs are nicer.
Are all the tourists and visa workers just jaded? Wtf

>>2856225
Also the Japanese are much more colder than the Thai people.
I kind of get why people are depressed here when everyone is extremely distant and unfriendly.
I unironically get better interactions cold approaching Japanese women.

>go to japan to talk to australians
What the fuck is wrong with americans?

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>>2856164
When I go out drinking at an izakaya, my final dish is usually ochazuke or yakionigiri (grilled rice balls).

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>>2855970
LIVING THE DREAM.

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>>2856227
Im american, in 2019 i picked up some australian chick at hub who got in a fight with her man last night or that morning or whatever so they were doing shit alone for the day, bought her a bunch of drinks and later we banged at some karaoke. Shit was pretty cash

>>2856116
it depends on your routine, I personally like to get up early and eat my breakfast at 7 am, hotels usually serve breakfasts early so that works for me pretty well. And don't listen to naysayers, if you stay at a good hotel breakfasts are at least gonna be decent.

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Is it over for white men in Japan?

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>>2856180
Speaking of sumo, i know the whole "go watch sumos train in the morning" thing, but is there anywhere foreigners can actually TRY sumo? Imagine a gaijin sumo league where random big lads on holiday could put on the loincloths and wrestle, or watch others wrestle. Could be a fun spectacle even for the japanese watching fat gaijin in the ring

>>2856244
Stop using dating apps and go out at night.

Is it just me or does anyone else feel unimpressed these days with public transit in Tokyo centre?
My recent trip, I started getting the feeling because I had no solid plans and was just doing whatever, and it was a growing theme that I was kind of like 40 minutes to an hour away from like everything. I guess that's what I get for staying in Ikebukuro.

Anyone have food recommendations near Namba Osaka? Looking for street food,ramen or izakaya. Is it worth it to get Korean food in Tsuruhashi?

I am planning a trip to Japan during the summer (because of the wage cage I can't get a longer vacation outside of the summer) for two to three weeks. Planning on being in Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto and a day trip to Hiroshima. Are there any good hotel chains that won't completely break my bank?

Also, how is climbing Mt Fuji? Is it worth attempting?

>>2856180
Back in may 2024 i was in japan for the first time and turned on the TV to see sumo. A regular occurence i thought.
Fast forward to 2025 and now this year when im going again, i realise that was a once in a year event only in may, and all my trips are now in april :(

>>2856223
The "geisha districts" are located at places literally called East Tea House and West Tea House, so it would make sense that green tea would be the main product they'd be selling in those areas. I can't comment regarding prices and such, but I didn't see anything outrages when I strolled through both areas...unless you're talking about the gold leaf products, then yes some of those things were crazy expensive.

A lot of markets in Japan primarily serve/sell fish products and Omicho market is no exception, but they definitely had other things. I had some grapes (100 yen per, very tasty but don't think it was worth it) and croquettes that did have fish in it but there were other non-fish options. I recall some places sell meat and some unique alcohol as well, but I don't recall seeing much in terms of traditional Japanese treats.

From my understanding the area was known as a "castle ruins" type of location until fairly recently and the restoration of the main castle just started last year, so it is what it is. There are other structures up such gates and watch towers around the area you can view and enter, and I feel is still worth a visit for the views and to get a scope of how big the structures and area is.

And the visit to the garden was just fine when I went. Yes there were a lot of people there, but I never thought it was crowded.

At any rate, sad to hear you didn't enjoy the place but I had a great time when I went last year. I'm not sure if it's a place I'd ever feel the need to revisit, but I'd definitely recommend it to people who want an experience that's a little more on the quiet side and focus more on enjoying the scenery.

>>2856289
There's actually several tournaments throughout the year, even one happening right now. But sadly nothing in April as far as I'm aware

Can someone give me a reason why i shouldn't go to Japan?

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>>2856299
Because of this

>>2856225
>I'm giving everyone the ick and they don't want to associate with me, what's the deal here?!
You're a walking planetoid in a graphic tee that smells like fried chicken, I'd tell you to fuck off too.

Welp, I'll either have to pick between going to Japan in mid July or wait a whole year to hunt for better prices that align with my vacation schedule. I'll most likely bite the bullet once I get home.

I'll prob stay 5 days in Tokyo to geek out and look at the big city shit and I'll have to look up something fun to do in the north for the next 2-3 days. I'm interested in the more traditional cultural stuff. Engaging in the matsuri sounds fun and Hokkaido looks promising.

For reference I was originally planning to stay over one of the shrines at Koyasan for the night to experience the shukubo and explore the area, but the prices were too steep for me, at least last time I checked for April.

>>2856307
I dont get it japan, has residential soulless districts too

>>2856244
Isn't picrel everywhere? I live in the US and it seems like that, although I don't use any dating apps. It's been very easy for me to make male friends, although the opposite sex has seemed to treat me with utter disgust/vitriol.

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>>2856297
There's no main tournament in April, but there are tours mainly in Kansai during the first half and Kanto during the second half. You can easily go see them here.

https://www.sumo.or.jp/EnJungyo/schedule

>>2856244
Not completely related, but I've started working with a 90% japanese team, and even though I've pretty much got no problem talking and working with my male coworkers, the female ones are absolutely awful. Petty bitter cunts who also barely talk to each other, except to shit on other coworkers or clients. There's more than 20 of them, and until now only 3 of them seem like decent people.
Most of them are in their 20/25s, so yes, there is a problem with the attitude of young japanese women.
And note to me, never ever make jokes in a japanese workplace. Humour doesn't exist there.

>>2856374
What do you think is the cause of it? Other than the obviously darkness that comes with the rise of "womens liberation".

>>2856279
From Ikebukuro, it's 5 minutes to Shinjuku on the Saikyo Line, 10 minutes to Shibuya, 15 minutes to Ueno on the Yamanote Line, 20 minutes to Akihabara, and 15 minutes to Otemachi on the Marunouchi Line.

>>2856374
Japanese people call unfunny jokes lacking in wit "American jokes." Does this ring a bell? Take a moment to calmly reflect on yourself.

>>2856365
>Isn't picrel everywhere?
Yes but the resident doomposters will post on here about how "le Japan has fallen" while the entire world has gone to shit.

>>2856389
Nothing to do with that, I've worked with other nationalities within this age range and they were kind of dumb sometimes, but not like that. Maybe I've stumbled upon a high percentage of cunts, who knows. The 30s crowd is more normal.

>>2856100
tempura, beef bowls, soups: hokkaido soup shabu shabu and sukiyaki

>>2856244
Be handsome and act like a dumb White guy who needs help being shown around Tokyo.

They eat it up. Most men fail the first step, though (being handsome).

>>2856238
>How to Make Yaki Onigiri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgSvG_dpA54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIGDkQf0EJ0

>>2856401
>Japanese people call unfunny jokes lacking in wit "American jokes."
That's because anything in English=American to most nips. The types of "jokes" they're referring to is the oh so highly advanced wit and irony practiced by bongs. Most Americans don't appreciate or practice such lame sarcasm masking a morbid sense of inferiority.

>>2856446
>t. witless american

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>>2856100
This stuff, it's available in convenience stores and I was eating two a day during my time in Fukuoka. For some reason they don't sell them in Tokyo nor Osaka convenience stores and I was so disappointed.

>>2856107
Were did you get that? I must know!

>>2856116
Hotel b'fast package ain't worth it. If you're in Japan, there's no shortage of food options, I reckon you should just get early for a stroll and try what catches your fancy

Even if your hotel offers buffet b'fast - it's probably better to just buy a single morning's voucher when your arrive instead of a package deal

>>2856100
Tonkatsu, yakiniku beef, yakisoba, gyudon

>>2856460
Charcoal-grilled Pork Bowl Butagoya Tenjinbashi
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298566-d25453172-Reviews-Charcoal_grilled_Pork_Bowl_Butagoya_Tenjinbashi-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html

>>2856470
Thanks anon

Having issues finding information- looking to book a hotel with private bath/onsen (not hourly) since I have tattoos and the hourly thing makes me feel like I wouldnt be able to relax constantly looking at the time. Ill be in Osaka loop so anywhere 1-2 hours from that. Found 1 place that seemed nice near minoh but the baths are timed and it also has zero info for tattood retards like myself.
The links in OP and even googling mostly talk about public ones that allow or timed. Money isnt a factor.

>>2856488
arima onsen is a 1 hour bus from umeda, you can try and find something there

>>2856286
I've been recommended the Dormy Inn chain. I haven't stay in one yet myself but I've booked one for my upcoming trip. Price was good and there is an onsen in all of them.

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I will be doing a Tokyo focused trip in the near future. However, I would love to also get to experience the Shinkansen, so I was considering combining that with some cool day trip.

I was considering going to Sendai (1hr30min Shinkansen ride), if that's worthwhile.

There is also Nagoya, but I heard some say it's not all that exciting of a city.

Thoughts? Any other worthwhile locations?

My plan is to go to official Evangelion store and spend at least 500$ on stuff there.
Anyone ever been there?

My trip's in a month, getting pretty excited. Has anyone visited the Site of Reversible Destiny in Yoro Park? I'm interested, wondering if it's worth a visit, but it would take me almost two hours to get there from my accommodation when I'm in Nagoya so it'd be a bit of a stretch. Also, any recommendations for video game stores, second hand clothing stores or other fun spots in general for Osaka? Besides USJ and the aquarium, I think I'll skip those.

>>2856592
For the 124th Annual Congress of Japan Surgical Society that takes place on April 18 to April 20, 2024 at Aichi Sky Expo, gastroenterologists from Nagoya University's Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery created The Kodelin Guide, a 71 page food guide that features the gastroenterologists' favorite restaurants in Aichi Prefecture that serve Nagoya cuisine along with their personally recommended dishes from each restaurant.

Nagoya Meshi Guidebook seriously made by the doctors of digestive and oncology surgery at Meidai Hospital: https://note.com/nagoyauniversity/n/n0e8c8f004df6

The Kodelin Guide: https://web.archive.org/web/20240411004446/https://jp.jssoc.or.jp/jss124/kodelin.pdf

>>2855970
Did my first Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka trip last year over the course of 5weeks and definitely saving up to go back ASAP. What are some sites to get cheap plane tickets cause all the prices from eastern Europe are up like 30% from last year.

>>2856612
Also flew over to Korea for 10 days before going back home, It was alright but I liked Japan better. Thinking of doing the same with China this time around, is it worth it or I should stick with Korea again, or maybe just stay even longer in Japan?

>>2856612
ANA airlines seem to have the best prices all around. Many of the intermediary sites have hidden fees to show a better price on google flights.

>>2856616
Thanks anon, actually found a flight for around 800€ compared to Turkish airlines where the cheapest was >1000€ for the same dates. Only downside is that there's only a single checked in bag included whereas you get 2 with the turks, but the lower price is worth it imo. I'll just chill out on the shopping this time around lol. I'm neeting rn, starting work next month, hopefully prices don't rise so I have enough saved up to buy it.

>>2856442
Easily turn packaged rice into yakionigiri in the toaster
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Q7m4wwPshss

>>2856565
That'll get you a jacket and maybe a t-shirt.

>>2856550
>There is also Nagoya, but I heard some say it's not all that exciting of a city.
I had some Japanese friends tell me that there is not much to do there but apparently the food there is pretty good.
I'll be going there on my next trip but only because the Mandarake there always has cool shit.

>>2856550

Tickets to Atami-onsen are only ~4000 yen and 40 mins one way from tokyo station. Might be cool seeing an onsen town

>>2856244
sounds like modern app based dating in a big city. i think before 2020 apps were less common but now its a must and young japanese people act like cheating is super normal. are you datying women around your age?

>>2856225
the people who go to Japan are: snooty influencer types that are annoyed other tourists exist, loud men who came to drink fuck prostitutes and feel high value, weird autistic weeb types who wouldnt be interesting to hang with anyway, and couples doing their own thing. i would recommend finding a group on facebook of solo travellers who are interested in meet and greet and going from there.

>>2856279
tokyos just so sprawling

>>2856286
lots of chains are afforable: APA, sotetsu fresa, livemax

>>2856244
I dont know why it makes me laugh to read stories about foreigners failing to hook up with women from other countries that they desire

>>2856676
>weird autistic weeb types who wouldnt be interesting to hang with anyway.
this is me

>>2856715
That is also me, wanna hang out?

>>2856225
>>2856226
I just got back from 2 weeks and everyone I talked to while there was quite nice, actually. Even the African street touts are nice when you indirectly let them know you know what they're doing and chat about Nigerian politics instead.

>>2856244
>when I was 22 I could get by even if ugly
>Now I'm 30 and they just expect me to just be a sugar daddy
Of course the plebbitor doesn't think age is an issue.
For all the retards who think this is zoomer women behavior just shut the fuck up if you are over 25. It's always been like this everywhere.

>>2856754
The fuck you on about im 35 and pulling zoomette pussy is ten times easier than it wad trying to pick up girls my own age when i was in my 20s

>>2856769
prostitutes don't count bro

>>2856614
Why China instead of Taiwan? If you are a Chinese art nerd, Chiang Kai shek grabbed the best Chinese treasure he could get from all over the country, before fleeing to Taiwan and storing them at the National Palace Museum

>>2856789
Nta but as much as id love to visit taiwan, i have serious reservations due to the political situation. I dont wanna be there when china invades, on the flip side i worry about not visiting before china takes it over, or the whole place is turned to ruins in the war and it's a shithole for decades until rebuilt. Real catch 22

>>2856592
Do you even fit Japanese clothing because most big and tall foreigners shop at Sakazen. Fashion Center Shimamura also caters to big and tall people, but mostly big and tall female customers.

>>2856592
Go check out Alcheringa [アルケリンガ], which is located in Osaka. However, be prepared to use Google Translate if you want to play board games with Japanese people.

Alcheringa is a board game and TRPG cafe/shop jointly operated by Group SNE and cosaic, two leading producers and publishers of board games, TRPGs, and Murder Mysteries, etc. Inside the store, you can play board games and TRPGs from around the world while drinking alcohol and soft drinks, as well as purchase the latest games from Group SNE and cosaic at special prices, and purchase outlet products at even better sale prices. Alcheringa will also regularly host various events such as reservation-based TRPG sessions, new work trial sessions, and workshops by game designers belonging to Group SNE.

Alcheringa has a one drink order system but you are allowed to bring in your own food. Alcheringa also has unlimited play of in-store games but you can also bring in your own board games and TRPG rule books, etc. Alcheringa operates on completely cashless payment. Please use various credit cards and electronic payments instead of cash when you visit us.

https://alcheringa.cosaic.co.jp/

https://x.com/alcheringa2022

>>2856793
I'd say currently I'm a large for most tops etc. in western sizes so... maybe? I'm just about 180cm tall. I do have some pieces from WTAPS and Neighborhood which fit me just fine, so I'm hopeful I could find some nice clothes. But thanks, I will keep Sakazen and Shimamura in mind.

>>2856794
>>2856598
Are these some bots or wtf.

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>>2856244
>Believing anything on Reddit.
Even /b/ and /pol/ are more reliable sources of info and I'm not even a TND, billions must die /pol/tard/stormfaggot or your typical /b/ troll.
If a bald 32 whiteguy like me can pickup women I'm convinced the hookup culture is intense here. Three weeks ago after Comiket in Ueno I had a ONS with QT I met at a Irish Bar I like to go to, even cold approach Nampa (just getting lines) is easy and I have met and had some success.
Its not passport bro SEA level easy but unless you're fat and can speak somewhat passable Japanese you shouldn't have an issue. In fact I would even say once you get good at the game, it's almost to the point where you need to seriously ask yourself if you are a fuckboy. Also don't be retarded wear a rubber.

I will say this having a car changes everything too, because you can throw the line of, "Hey no need to worry about the last train I can drive you"
The sugar daddy/papakatsu shit probably is happening because that dude is into younger women/girls who also are into J-Fashsion/Jirai type. You by default as a western are assumed (and rightfully so) to make more money.

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why did you do it /trv/?

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Chatbotbro give me

Things to do in 2 days in sapporo
Things to do in 2 days in osaka
Cool anime and otaku oriented things to see in tokyo OTHER THAN general reccomendations to visit habara, nakano and bukuro, and no ghibli museum either

Also if you could tell chatgpt or grok or whoever the reply like it's a trump twitter tweet in tone with the thank you for your attention to this matter at the end and all

Thanks

>>2856811
The guy isn't looking for hookups, those are indeed quite easy to get as trashy girls are pretty numerous, but for a relationship. Now if he targets younger girls, it's normal he can't find any.
>passport bro SEA level easy
Those guys are on the same level as jeets and pakis on the wanted level for japanese women, ie disgusting one.

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>>2856819
They are all pretty trashy (well in a different way). There's so much prostitution here, that's is almost *expected*. The few dates I have been on here, girls have told me their friends (and pretty sure them too) routinely do compensated dating often for dumb material shit like handbags/designer labels or idol/anime shit.

I can't really blame them either because the economy here is basically double fucked and double again for young women. Trying to do any kind of banking/loans here is cancerous even if you aren't a gaijin. Meaning there's basically no new jobs/growth unless you enjoy min wage shit.
It's one of the glaring flaws with Japan that I see but live with.

>>2856812

People there won't shut up about the stupid pancake thing and will treat you like you like you bombed them a second time if you don't eat it and say its the greatest thing ever

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>>2856821
what the fuck are you talking about? Okonomiyaki?
Fucking with tourists is my Friday past-time here. I even have a house here and I still would be okay with a 2nd nuke.

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>>2856822
Funny I just went to the McArthur Memorial tomb today in Norfok.
Btw McArthur is Japanese related right?

>>2856820
I avoid girls under 27/30, but yeah, I was quite surprised how prostitution is widespread within some young women.
Kind of sad.

>>2856204
I go out for shopping and sightseeing. If there's enough budget I'd settle for a dinner too.

Do the Japs hate SEA?

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>>2856830
they look at SEA the same way we look at Mexico central/south America.

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>>2856826
Don't be, if the Japanese gave a shit about it they would've cracked down on it. They don't, its almost a culture. It's the same deal with the Yakuza and other organized crime. If they were serious about stopping them they would've put in similar laws to RICO like in the US.
All the demand for prostitues is 99.9% from other Japanese not foreigners.
Its why zoomers/shartynogs that scream about gooners and sexpats in Japan are retards.

>>2856847
>If they were serious about stopping them they would've
They pretty much did Yaks are dying out because they can't get bank accounts, rentals, phone plans etc for life from basically anyone not also a yak

>>2856839
I see. It's like the way SEA looks at Nepal and Banglas as well huh?

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>>2856849
>Yaks are dying
Yaks are dying out because everyone else in Japan is dying out and can't get (non shit) bank accounts/financing.
Also the newer organized crime moved to less centralized rings and other groups. There are other Japanese crime groups that aren't yak families.

>>2856847
I know, I live near an area where there's ton of soaplands and love hotels. Some of them are owned by japanese, some by chinks.

>>2856847
Stop posting creepy anime and figure pics. Do that stuff on the otaku-related boards.

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>>2856864
um.. anon.. I...

Kyoto Nishiki Market ripping off foreign tourists
ttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/PGYVJaaWgS0

>>2856854
>Also the newer organized crime moved to less centralized rings and other groups.
Yeah because the Yakuza are systematically excluded from most social services
You sound like a midwit thinking he's some fucking genius that knows "actually the japs never stopped the yaks!" because he's never had to sign a rental contract or open a bank account himself.
Vast majority of contracts of that manner have a clause now that says they are instantly void if they find out you're related to 'certain groups' (Yakuza)
>>2856864
>Do that stuff on the otaku-related boards.
Anime website you niggerfaggot

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It's sunny in Kyoto city, but it's snowing in Kibune and Kurama.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJAqPCdS1cY&list=PLc7d-fohp98-Q3-EEQLwz14THcD95aJvN&index=8

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>>2856864
where do you think you are?
fucking retard.

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>>2856871
>Vast majority of contracts of that manner have a clause now that says they are instantly void if they find out you're related to 'certain groups' (Yakuza)
That does literally nothing to stop them and is actually quite retarded on the Japs part. Same shit like no tattoos, etc. Its all a compromise from enacting outright RICO like laws that would actually criminalize being a member of an organized crime group.
They will never do that because 1. there's a belief that having a vacuum will invite far worse criminal elements and 2. Post WW2 anxiety/distaste on any laws that criminalize organizations/groups since well.. lets just say pre-1945 such laws did exist and were abused.
>You sound like a midwit thinking he's some fucking genius because he's never had to sign a rental contract or open a bank account
Checkmate I own two houses here, don't get too ruffled though it's like it matters to me kek.

>sister bought me a switch lite so I have something to do on the plane/shinkansen for my next trip to Japan
>games are all retardedly overpriced even in second-hand markets here
I didn't pay much attention to switch games last time I was there, does anyone recall how much used switch games sell for at hobbyoff and stuff?

>>2856286
Sounds like APA is your choice. Just remember that they're cheap for a reason - a standard single room is sized at 11m2 - be prepared to feel cramped.
On the flip side, you can watch free porn on their TVs

>>2856870
>Kyoto Nishiki Market ripping off foreign tourists
where do actual japanese go instead of nishiki? aeon?

>>2856715
>>2856721
no its not you, you know who i mean. the dudes with speech impediments

Is it normal for the post office to want to confirm your identity before delivering something? I had to go in today and give them my household details (basically just name and phone number).

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>>2856812
america was evil and bombed innocent civilians

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>>2856812

>mfw too small for japanese clothing

>>2856263
No one in their right mind would go watch sumo matches by such amateurs.

I get lost on the KK line almost every time, I feel retarded. The same platform I'm supposed to be on has like 3 trains and I always pick the wrong one.

2 more weeks bros... I haven't even planned what to do when I get there...

>>2856951
planning stuff is gay. just wander around and see if you can find cool stuff.

>>2856968
Japan is one of those countries that really punishes you for not planning
>nice public transport if you know where you want to go
>tickets to attractions, tours and events go on sale like 2 months ahead of time and sell out fast, I was genuinely surprised to find a museum you can just walk in and buy tickets
>Hotels and restaurants are often very awkward if you try to go in without reservations
>The Japanese are always on time or arrive early, try being a Mediterranean and you'll find yourself missing out on everything because you're late

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Will be going back to Nippon for 3 months in a few days. On my first visit I stayed for a little over a month and did everything super normie touristy shit that was to be done plus more, at the usual big cities incluiding Sapporo and other places in Hokkaido. But this time I want to visit other places I haven't been to.
Which villages, towns and cool outdoor spots would you recommend? Already planning on going to Nagano and Suwa shortly after I land in Tokyo, and perhaps go to Kanazawa from there, so any spot all over Japan is fine as time isn't really a concern.

>>2856988
From Kanazawa, take a day trip to Shirakawa-go and Takayama (eat lots of A5 Hida beef skewers there)

>>2856992
Sounds (and looks) amazing, thanks so much anon

Is it even possible to eat wagyu without a reservation

>>2856815
Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore will hold an animation cell picture and original painting exhibition - Animation Art Materials Exhibition. The exhibition runs from January 30 (Friday) to February 17 (Tuesday). The venue is GINZA ATRIUM, an event space on the 6th floor of GINZA SIX in Ginza, Tokyo, and admission is free. About 100 items such as cell drawings, original drawings, and videos produced in the 1970s and 1990s will be exhibited and sold.

On the first day, January 30th (Friday) from 18:00, MINGLE, a musical unit formed in 2007 by violinist Kao and multi-reed player Toru Odajima, will hold a special live of about twenty minutes with famous songs related to anime.

https://x.com/KAI_YOU_ed/status/2014277541834711416

https://kai-you.net/article/94439

>>2856815
Just use Tokyo Art Beat to search for things to do and see

https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/en

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>>2856815
Bocchi the Rock fan event specifically aimed at Sick Hack fans on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Tokyo Stationery Kyowa Kaikan 4F Room B ( 会場東京文具共和会館 4F B室 )

https://bousoukikansya194.great-site.net/

https://x.com/RunawaySG194/status/2013963003004391629

>>2856968
>planning is gay
Is it gay to plan to find a soapland or should I just keep wandering until one pops up?
>>2856949
>platform has 3 different trains
Focus on the exact time and/or what the train says on the screen outside to be sure you ride it right baby boi

>>2857007
Damn, I need that sick hag in my life.

>>2856100
I don't like Japanese food. It's not filling enough for a tall muscular man like me.

>>2856988

i'm also going to kanazawa as well, i'm staying for a few days in late feb.

one of my frens went last year and he found a small touhou store there, it's called 同人ショップ グレップ 金沢店 東方Projectが主体のショップ。

it's a long name but if you put it into google maps, you'll find it. if you like touhou its worth checking out!

>>2856995
Wagyu is just Japanese cattle, so why are you making it sound like it is impossible to acquire? After all, even the local grocery store in Japan will sell wagyu. Are you really asking if it is possible to eat wagyu besides Kobe beef, because the answer is obviously yes.

For example, Hida beef is a premium brand of Japanese wagyu from Gifu Prefecture and produced by Japanese black cattle. The cheapest place in Japan to eat Hida beef is at Ajikura Tengoku ( 味蔵天国 ) in Takayama, Gifu. This is because Ajikura Tengoku is a restaurant directly managed by the regional agricultural cooperative, JA Hida Group.

https://www.ajikura.jp/

https://tabelog.com/en/gifu/A2104/A210401/21021146/

Doing a 15 day trip in mid October with the wife. Spending 2 nights at each location.

Tokyo(Asakusa)>Kanazawa>Shirakawago Village(day trip)>Takayama>Kyoto>Nara(day trip)>Osaka>Hakone>Tokyo(Shinjuku)

This seems to be a pretty standard route for seeing a blend of everything (temples, parks, castles, food, drinking, shopping, relaxing). With so much movement I made sure to prioritize hotels near the train stations. Any recommendations, changes or removals? I’ve heard Nara is overhyped, so considering just removing that as a day trip, but the deer seems like something the wife would enjoy.

>>2856936
The Japanese themselves have a better understanding of the bombs than Western weebs and lefties who pretend the bombings were unjustified.

The two cities' museums show off the dual understandings of terrible tragedy and tragic consequence of war. Hiroshima is more graphic and disturbing while Nagasaki focuses more on description and history. The bombs were both a natural consequence of war and a terrible thing to happen, and so most people in Japan connected to the bombs understand that the war Japan started cause the horror it endured and why that means war is a terrible thing. Most people, even the survivor testimonials on the recordings I saw, don't dwell on hating America for doing it but understanding that the bombs were the natural culmination of war, with the ultimate message that this means war should be avoided.

>>2856972
Other than hotels I didn't book jack shit and found plenty to do and see. Museums, onsens, temples, etc. don't need pre-booking and the few sightseeing tours I went on were easily booked day of.

>>2857031
I'm not convinced the wagyu in the tourist trap places is actually wagyu.

>>2856839
>>2856852
So they pretend they are inferior because they hard mog them. Got it.

>>2856995
Just go to a fancy all you can eat buffet, if you want to eat Japanese wagyu without any reservations. I feel like people forget Japan also has buffets, just like in America

The Last Boss of the Buffet - Ginza Happo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeeRl9HiM5k

https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13302257/

>>2857036
Well, it would be a problem if the local farming lobby was selling fake wagyu at the only restaurant they directly operate in Takayama

>>2857043
I went to some random place when I was in Takayama so...

>>2856244
Yes, the era of JBW is OVER. The era of JBB (Just Be Brown) has just begun

>>2856830
>>2857041
The Vietnamese currently have the worst reputation in Japan because of all the murder and robbery they commit, especially knife murders. They even managed to beat the Chinese in hate from Japanese people, because Chinese in Japan mainly stick to white collar crime, instead of murder. If you go search on X, the Kurds and Vietnamese are the top 2 most hated immigrants in Japan right now. What separates the Kurds from the Chinese are murder / manslaughter through traffic accidents because Kurds love driving around Japan with either no drivers licenses or no car insurance, so be careful when you visit Saitama Prefecture because Saitama is Kurd territory and the Kurds won't get kicked out of Saitama until the left wing Saitama governor is replaced with an anti-immigrant governor. If you don't believe me, just search Kurds or Vietnamese (Nguyen) in the Japanese language, on X.

>>2857042
Aya's Food Adventures is a good YouTube channel to follow if you are curious about Japanese buffets. Unfortunately, I feel like Aya is going on a diet because her release schedule is slowing down, so I may have to one day quit on her and stick to Japanese YouTubers who don't care about a foreign audience but at least, are consistent in their release schedule.

https://www.youtube.com/@aya_food_adventures

>>2857050
Japanese food vloggers who try to provide English subtitles to an international audience, all seem to have a slower pace than Japanese food vloggers that don't care about providing such service. I guess editing for an English audience just takes up too much time. However, if you like Aya's Food Adventures recommendation, T-BOX Japan is another channel I subscribed, too. Problem is that he provides no commentary and no review, just him eating food.

https://www.youtube.com/@t-boxjapan3245

>>2856815
Pox Diary is a Japanese otaku that tries to go to as many anime and manga events as possible

https://www.youtube.com/@Poxdiary

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>>2856550
>>2856652
Nagoya is the birthplace of Sugakiya and their Sweet Cafe spin-off sells official Sugakiya merchandise

https://www.sugakico.co.jp/menu/sweets-cafe/

https://tabelog.com/en/aichi/A2301/A230105/23093007/

>>2856353
idk. maybe if you're some tasteless osaka enjoyer. I walked from nara park to the train station, going through the nearby residential area. not sure if that was where all the rich nara people live, but it was really cozy and tidy. really beautiful neighborhood. same thing happened when I walked from kanazawa castle to the train station. also places like shimanami photo spot are hard to beat. beautiful view (the bridge and the firm asses of japanese cyclefus).

I know this is a travel board and not a resident board so this may not be particularly fruitful to ask, but has anyone here been in a long-term relationship with a native Japanese girl while in Japan? If so how did you meet? And is the three hearts thing true?

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>>2857042
>2h all you can eat/drink for a very reasonable price
Hell yeah im goin, they are NOT ready for my gaijin lardass

>>2857077
Damn, now we know why so many people died during the potato famine, this guy ate everything

>>2856972
What kind of crazy travel experience did you have?!

がんばってファットさん!

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>>2857024
You bet your ass I will be paying that store a visit lmao. I had heard of it before, but now that I'm actually going to the place checking it out was a no brainer. Have you visited the 2hu bars throughout the country?

>>2857098
pic related - what are the best japanese energy drinks to try?

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>>2856815
Marushin Industrial Co, airsoft manufacturer, will be selling the airsoft version of Togusa's Mateba Autorevolver at the Ghost in the Shell exhibition, which will be held at TOKYO NODE, the information hub within Toranomon Hills, from January 30 (Friday) to April 5 (Sunday), 2026. This is just one of many original Ghost in the Shell merchandise being sold at the upcoming exhibition.

https://www.tokyonode.jp/sp/exhibition-ghostintheshell/

https://x.com/Gats_exhibition


Starting from 1/30 (Friday), at the Ghost in the Shell exhibition, we will be offering a limited venue exclusive sale of 30 units (with serial numbers) of the 6mm BB gas gun Mataba 9mm Parabellum X Cartridge specification, faithfully reproduced from the Mataba used by Togusa.

https://marushin-kk.co.jp/

https://x.com/MarushinKK

https://x.com/MarushinKK/status/2013896976614727799

>>2857103
Yeah uhhh how do i carry one of these in check-in luggage to NZ? If i declare it they are also gonna find my doujins.

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>>2857107
Looks like the New Zealand government requires an import permit for airguns that look too realistic, which basically applies to almost every airsoft brand. Due to this fact, I would not take risk trying to bring this Ghost in the Shell airgun to New Zealand.

An import permit is not required to bring these airguns into New Zealand.

A permit to import is only required for:

a specially dangerous airgun (as they are treated as firearms)

for fully automatic airguns that fall under clause 4A of the Schedule in the Arms (Restricted Weapons and Specially Dangerous Airguns) Order 1984 (as they are restricted weapons).

restricted airguns. Sections16,18(4)(e) and (5)Arms Act 1983 refer:

restricted airgun means an airgun that, —

(a) without any of the attachments with which it is customarily used, has the appearance of being a pistol, prohibited firearm, or restricted weapon; or

(b) with some or all of the attachments with which it is customarily used, has the appearance of being a pistol, prohibited firearm, or restricted weapon; or

(c) is designed for use in airsoft or paintball sports and,—

(i) without any of the attachments with which it is customarily used, has the appearance of being a firearm capable of full automatic fire; or

(ii) with some or all of the attachments with which it is customarily used, has the appearance of being a firearm capable of full automatic fire.

A lot of airsoft guns, paintball guns and BB guns have the appearance of a pistol, restricted weapon or prohibited firearm and are therefore restricted airguns for the purpose of importation.

https://www.firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz/firearms-safety/airgun-safety

Planning to just hop between capsule hotels for a 1 month last minute trip. [spoiler]Is this retarded or will I be fine?[/spoiler]

>>2856898
Locals head to the neighborhood supermarket, while tourists visit well-regarded long-established shops and famous restaurants outside Nishiki Market.

>>2857121
You'll be fine. I did the exact same thing (and even for the exact same time) and I had the time of my life. So much so that I'm going back in a few days. I take it this is your first time solo travelling if you're asking that question, but based off my experience at least, some of my greatest memories have come unplanned, borne out of the spontaneous decisions that can only happen when you experience the freedom of not being bound by a schedule gives you. So enjoy it, anon.
Protip: try to make a reservation at least a couple nights in advance before you check out where you are. Spend a little time looking at places you might wanna go and try to book directly thru the hostel/hotel for better rates most of the time. This will avoid you the stress of having to look for a place last minute and figuring out how to get there, but this applies to any place on Earth anyway.

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>>2857126
Thank you frend
>I take it this is your first time solo travelling if you're asking that question

I was a little nervous because of this but your words helped a lot

I am looking to go to language school for a year but don't know where I should go. I'm torn between Shinjuku, Fukuoka, or Nagoya. I'm not really a city person but there aren't really any other options I've found. Can any city experts weight in on how they compare?

>>2857107
There's only 30 of them made. The chances of you getting one are much slimmer than the chances of you being able to take it home.

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>tfw still 116 days until I go back
I'm not gonna make it bros

>>2857150
114 days for me
we are gonna make it bro

been living in Fukuoka since October. AMA

side note is that I am drinking way too much alcohol as of late. it's just too easy to pick something up at the konbini and comfy to drink at my apato

Halfway through my third trip here and I have decided I will not allow myself to return to Japan again without learning the language well enough to have a conversation. I love this country and its culture very much but I feel genuine emotional pain when here because of the fact that I can't speak or form bonds with its people. Wandering the cities and seeing so many interesting and beautiful people, imagining their lives, where they might be going or what their troubles are. Seeing people sitting alone in park benches, restaurants, browsing book stores. I don't want to be like a Japanese person, I want to relish in our differences. I think of what I would say to them, how despite being from different worlds we could make a connection and learn from each other, how I could maybe help them with something or they could help me. But I can't do any of that. All I do is see attractions, buy things at stores, eat food at restaurants. Like I'm living in a bubble allowed to move throughout the country but never actually make contact with anything. Or perhaps that's just how city life is, seeing millions of people every day and yet having no connection or sharing anything with any of them.

>>2857161
I hear there are a lot of mormons in Fukuoka.

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>>2857150
>tfw 3 years until I can make it back

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>>2857150
>>2857153
>Still haven't been able to book my trip
I fucking hate myself and my job

I've been in Tokyo for a week now, I've stayed in Ota for a bit and Funabashi for a bit. They feel so different, I've never been to a place this huge, let alone anywhere back home where the transit has feral black people.

>>2857192
>Funabashi
Criminally underrated place. The people were also super friendly for some reason, maybe because they don't see a lot of foreigners.

Leaving tomorrow for Toyko, these past two weeks have been dragging on so slow. Have a general idea of what I'm doing and where I'm eating. I tabelog reserved a couple restaurants months ago and I'm heading to kappabashi to get some knives, when I return to the states I'm going to get my gaijin sushi and ramen private chef business off the ground.

>>2857185
>not going every year
ngmi

>>2857225
I earn 250$ a month my trip cost me 6000$ you do the math.

>>2857238
>I earn 250$ a month
>trip cost $6k
eh?

>>2857239
Was there for 23 days:

> economy plane tickets
US$ 1,925
> hotels
US$ 2,251
> food
US$ 1,107
> intercity travel
US$ 500~
> in-city travel
US$ 250~
> attractions
US$ 300
> WIFI
US$ 30
> exchange & fees
US$ 200

>>2857243
but earning 250 a month?

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>>2857103
Know anything about other mallninja tacticool stuff thats especially japanesy?

Im your average american (firearm enthusiast), could i get some stuff like idk, imperial japanese flag velcro patch, or a unit 731 hat or something somewhere? Or other similar japanese militaryish stuff? I already got a kamikaze headband last time i went (gun unrelated, some /k/ thread where we were trying to out weeb each other)

>>2857245
South America.

>>2857247
Mad respect for saving for your dreams man.

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>>2857247
Those flight prices are pretty insane. Doesn't South America operate hub airports? Would've thougth Ecuador would be well placed to build a mega airport which handles all Asian flights coming into the continent. Even found an island to house it on.

This year my vacation have to be in August this year, sadly.
How hot is Nagano prefecture in summer? Any cool trekkings whitout a legion of chinese?

>>2857247
How long was your flight? I'm from south america too and all I can find at a good price is Air Canada with 17+ hours layovers.

>>2857033
>Nara is overhyped
Just go there before the bus full of chinese comes.
Also, don't feed the deers at the entry of the park. If you go deeper in the park (and i suggest to do it) you'll find more calm deers that won't attack you while you feed them.
Also, you can visit Nara in the morning (half day is enough imo) and then in the afternoon you can trake a train from Nara station and visit Uji. In Uji you can visit the byōdo-in temple and buy some tea. Also, you can stroll across the Uji river. But i was there last summer and the sunlight was till 7pm.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the Gojūnotō is in renovation but imo, the giant buddha and park itself are worthy of a trip to Nara.

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>>2857246
Hattori Han, a historical reenacting group based in the Southeastern region of the United States that focuses on Imperial Japan, are friends with Banzai Online, a monthly newsletter / magazine for anyone interested in Japanese militaria, and therefore, it can be assumed that Hattori Han gets all their Imperial Japan clothing and equipment from collectors and reproductionists in the USA. What this means for you is that it is not entirely necessary for you to travel to Japan in order to purchase Japanese militaria when you can already buy and sell both authentic and reproductions of Japanese militaria in America.

http://www.banzaionline.com/

http://www.castle-thunder.com/


https://www.youtube.com/@hattorihan-us

https://x.com/HattoriHanUS

>Picture related: Hattori Han visiting the Banzai Online booth at the Alabama Military Collectors Association (AMCA) Gun Show on April 26th - 27th 2024 at the AMCA Spring Show

>>2857255
It was pretty worth it but I wish I could've went to Hokkaido as well. So it will have to wait until 2029.

>>2857256
You can't really fly directly from SA to Asia, layovers in USA and Europe are done.

>>2857265
29 hours of flying + 13 hours of airport. Was the worst part of the trip desu. Even though I like the view from the plane it's just too cramped. Except for the plane from China to Japan, that airline was incredible.

>>2857243
>>2857280
When did you go yo (i mean month). I think you could reduce the cost of the hotels.

I've read some horror stories about their bullshit jewdiciary system that specifically targets foreigners and fucks you up even if the allegations are false because they keep you locked up indefinitely until you sign a "confession".
How often does this occur and how often are tourists affected?

>>2857281
October. Hotel in Tokyo was 100$ per night, same in Osaka, Kyoto was like 60$ a night, and Kanazawa was slightly more than 100$.

>>2857290
It happened to me, I was locked up and executed in 2023 for sorting my trash wrong.

>>2857290
just don't break the laws bro

GINZA
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>>2857295
I'm sorry but I'm calling bullshit. I know they're strict, but trash sorting is more a civil matter than a criminal one, it's highly unlikely they'd lock you up.
Must be more to the story than you're letting on.

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>>2857246
I'm a glowie/ex military and I actually have gone to milsurp in town because the Japanese have some really good ones and carry quality legit gear like plate carriers, holsters, the PRC radio cables and terminations for antennas, Phones, Crypto loaders/SKLs. (Both indigenous made and imported). Right now with the exchange rate its far cheaper to buy shit at stores like this than at the PX/NEX exchange or the CIF if you actually need productive/useful tactical gear.
https://www.warriors.jp/
They only thing they can't sell is ITAR shit which imo is bullshit because they are perhaps our closest ally in the world. The have the chink NOD PVS-18 knockoffs which work just as good imo (donno about the battery life thou).

>>2857290
It can happen but you also have to be especially stupid to get arrested by Japanese LEOs. Considering they will almost NEVER get into a confrontation with you (which unfortunately people have abused). 99% of its is drunken behavior and directly assaulting locals, rape (as in the Marine Type).

>>2857313
it's true, that anon is dead from execution.
I was there.

>>2857291
Tokyo is expensive as fuck in terms of hotels. Even more than europe if you see the ratio price/room size. I've spent a bit less than 100$ per night staying in the sotetsu hotels. They are more in the range 60-80$ per nights and they are not bad. You could save even more staying in the Apa hotels but i don't like them.

I wonder if anyone here ever buys gifts or souvenirs for their female friends or female relatives back home?

>>2857316
fed myself, but not a glowie

>https://www.warriors.jp/
this is absolutely fascinating, the fact that there is a market for blue line patches in the japanese airsoft blows my fucking mind.

I'm really looking more for fudd/collector memorabilia type stuff, It just sucks how hard it is to find any japanese stuff in the US market, it's really just the occasional arisaka or slightly rarer namba which frankly I find neither that interesting or desirable. On the other hand, snapped up tons of US or nazi german ww2 memorabilia at conveniently nearby gun-shows, re-enactments very easily (could easily have had much much more, and absolutely not have broken the bank) I'm not really as "into" the more modern accessories anymore (more like; I bought a ton of shit like that a decade/+ ago when I was in my shtf operator larp fantasy phase, and still have all of it) and was more looking for distinctly 'modern' japanesey (jsdf type stuff? maybe with the jp /pol/ meme equivalent patches) modern OR retro (imperial japanese flag and ultranationalist). Surprised by the amount of seeing gadsen and molon labe stuff being marketed to japanse airsofters.

Most of the things I looked at on that site I felt like I already had, or seemed overpriced (compared to lgs/shows) per a quick yen/usd google convert (assorted mag pouches, eotech sights) That said, cheap PVS knockoffs, I'm fucking in. That's cool as hell and a sweet souvenir (yeah I know I can *probably* get them online from temu or something, likewise I can get a fake rolex online probably, but the ones I got for like ten bucks after haggling with some guy in some guy in SEA or the balkans is so much more of a memorable bookshelf display piece).

That said, thanks for the recommendation, I do recall checking out some airsoft store in akihabara last time I went (pre 'rona), if I see more, I will again. Maybe even look some up in the areas I'll be in.

>>2857327
Just keychains and fridge magnets which are unisex gifts.

>>2857325
If you don't understand Japanese, it'll be tough to find a cheap and reasonable hotel.

>>2857238
>>2857243
>>2857247
Tenés que ser muy negro o muy down para gastar eso en hoteles.

>>2857327
Cutesy shit out of a gashapon thing, that's all im doing.

>>2857327
Ghibli stuff and sweets are what I usually get for girls

>>2857327
yep. shupatto foldable bag. matcha goods. candy/sweets. character goods. gachapon toys. hello kitty stuff. nail clippers. japanese magazines. chopsticks. ceramics/home goods

>>2857332
Do you mean he paid a lot or too little? I don't understand your use of nigger.

>>2857330
This. Don't go to 日本 if you don't speak 日本語. If you don't speak japanese you'll enjoy japan at 50% (at most).

>>2857327
Yes, i buy stupid gadgets on Temu before my vacation. I pretend i bought them in japan. I don't poo my money and i don't want to waste money for chinese shit.

>>2857361
you dropped your crown, king.

>>2857359
Way too much, I paid 120k yen for two months rent, but I contacted locals online and I assume it might be hard to get the trust of people outside Airbnb type services if you are untrustworthy looking.

>>2857365
Anon you can't compare rents with hotels. Nobody, outside airbnb, best rent, will rent you an home for a week.

>>2855970
Hey yall, best airport to travel out to/from sapporo and osaka? looking at CTS to KIX

I went to teamlab borderless tokyo in may 2024, and i booked online months ahead of time.
Do a group of 3 still need to do that in april this year or are door sales more an option now?

>>2857295
Sounds rough, hows death treating you now tho

>>2857378
I'm sorry but you can, maybe not everywhere you go but in Kanto? There's way too much offer to just stick to hotels and Airbnb prices. Just gotta know where to look and be polite about it.

You pay to stay in Tokyo? Plebs, when i visit tokyo i stay at friend's house in Yokohama and if i don't make in time for the last train i just go to a manga cafe.

>>2857402
>i stay at friend's house in Yokohama
Nice, do you guys frot?

>>2857396
Not that anon, but I implore you in the most genuine way possible, please tell me where and how to look into places that will cost me 120k yen for a 2 month stay. It would be of immense use to my specific purposes and reasons, and I would immensely appreciate it.

>>2857128
Lol well I've been there and know exactly the kind of questions and doubts you might be having. Thankfully Japan is a very forgiving place in the sense that you won't be hopeless in case you fuck up by having immediate communication, transportation, food, emergency, and even lodging services/options at your disposal if it came to that, but as in any other place in the world, you have to prepare and actively seek out whatever interests you, especially when you don't have every minute detail planned out for you beforehand. What you make of your time in the country is entirely up to you, so as long as you act logically and confidently you will be okay.
Another protip: Japan has many holidays, and prices in lodging spike up considerably then (if you can get a room at all). So do your research and prepare accordingly.

>>2857403
I wish bro

>>2857316
>>2857309
I'm talking about false allegations.
What if I actually dindu nuffin?

>>2857404
Look up share houses outside Tokyo and try contacting small Airbnb places (if you can find any contact info), also classified ads and anything targeting locals rather than tourists.

>>2857330
What do you mean, tough to find? If they turn you away for not speaking Japan that's one thing, but if you can't locate places on a map and then make your way to them, you must be a complete rookie or else outright inept.

Another day, another conbini chai latte.

>>2857330
It's easy. Just use the Japanese Yellow Pages, and use Google lens to translate. Record yourself with all the text making a reservation then translate it with AI and press play as they answer the phone.
Hang up before they can respond.
Record the call as evidence of your booking.

Anyone ever visited shikoku?

>>2857420
for me it's the instant berry smoothie

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>>2857332
Here's the list of hotels I stayed in:
>Tokyo
Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho, 10 days, 130.000¥
>Kanazawa
Hotel Pacific Kanazawa, 2 days, 37.000¥
>Osaka
Hotel WBF Namba Motomachi, 5 days, 47.000¥
>Kyoto
Resi Stay JISCO Hotel Kyoto Goshonishi, 4 days, 68.000¥
>Tokyo last day
Kamata Inn Social, 1 day, 13.000¥

Looking at this I genuinely do not recall having paid that much for Kyoto but it does make sense given my hotel was 50 meters away from the Imperial Palace. Osaka was the cheapest.

>>2857429
Normal prices for hotels in major cities

>>2857402
>Manga café
There's this hotel we found that's like a Manga library on the first floor and regular hotel on every floor above, they even serve noodles and rice. Is it for drunk people that missed the trains?

I refuse to pay more than 3k per night.

>>2857280
oof damn bro, didn't know you guys have it so tricky getting to Japan, 13 hours of airport on top of 29 hours flying sounds like hell

>>2857278
Great suggestion on splitting up the day between Nara and Uji. Seems like a solid plan. Thanks!

As an awkward idiot who can't speak the language at all how fucked am I if I go

>>2857465
Yes it's totally feasable and i am chill during my trips.
>>2857478
Last year I went alone, zero japanese, my first travel in my life outside europe and had zero issues. What are your main concerns? I can tell my experience if you want

>>2857484
To add: the second day i even got a nice cold (if you go in summer don't understimate the AC in tokyo lmao) so i had to buy medicines there

>>2857484
I worry that I'll have too much anxiety to do anything. Obviously I'm not expecting to meet or talk to people I'd want to but that's unrealistic but I am afraid I'd offend

>>2857489
Ah ok. I get it since i'm quite shy too.
>I worry that I'll have too much anxiety to do anything.
I get it, but once you're there you have to think about where to eat, where to go, where to relax, where to do shopping and so on that you'll be quite busy.
>Obviously I'm not expecting to meet or talk to people I'd want to but that's unrealistic
Yes, however, i had some """conversations""" with locals (a couple from fukoka, grannies from osaka, a guy who works from JR). They were supernice. Yes it's hard but not totally impossible. We used G translate to talk.
>I am afraid I'd offend
During an hypotetic conversation? Honestly, i think it's hard. If you are afraid to offend with your behaviour just be quiet when you take subways/trains/bus, learn basic etiquette about chopsticks and respect the lines.

Any anons gonna be in sapporo/osaka early march?

What do I do with all the doujin I got at comiket? I didn't think this shit through...

>>2857489
>I'll have too much anxiety to do anything
Strong Zero is your friend

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>>2857489
>>2857505
Onikoroshi is cheaper and more effective

>>2857496
I'll keep it in mind. I am going in late April/Early May and really forcing myself to leave my comfort zone

>>2857478
ah-ree-gah-toh= thank you
kohn-ee-chee-wa= hello/good afternoon
suh-mee-ma-sen= excuse me
high oh-neh-gai-shi-mass= yes please
die-johb= thats alright
koreh-o-koodasai= this one please(point)
kaa-doh= credit card(when asked how you want to pay)
cho-toh ma-tay koodasai= please wait a moment

speaking a little bit will make people really nice to you

>>2857506
Very true, love that stuff. Chuhai is delicious though and not everyone likes the taste of sake.

>>2857503
Goon and coom. Goon and coom.
>>2857505
This
>>2857518
Have fun and eat as much sushi/sashimi you can. Raw fish in japan is just different. Okonomiyaki is a must try too.
I think i'll come back from mid august to first days of september. It'll be hot as hell but i tolerate hot quite good. Maybe shukoku.
>>2857518
I'd add
Oishii = it's delicious
Oishikatta = it was delicious

For example if you want say "the ramen was delicious" you can say "ramen wa oishikatta desu". Or if you want say "this ramen is delicious" you can say "kono ramen wa oishii desu".

You can replace ramen with any food/drink. Put the phrases in g translate for best pronunciation.
I think can be nice, when you go to restaurant managed by families to give some compliments if you enjoyed the food.

>>2857524
>ramen wa oishikatta desu
How do you pronunce the final word?
>tubuh?
>tebeh?
>tubh?

>>2857524
>Goon and coom
Been there done that, but now I gotta go back with kilograms worth of porn in my suitcase.

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Onsen and Japau in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on8E8eDgtPE

>>2857518
>>2857524
Thanks fren. I will keep these in mind. I don't drink much but I definitely will while I'm down there

Kifune-jinja Shrine, Kyoto Live camera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJAqPCdS1cY

Do you guys think it is possible to do Mt Oyama on the way from Tokyo to Osaka? Looks like it'll be a big day but I don't really want to do it as a day trip from Tokyo.

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>>2857518
To add to this, I also recommend everyone to learn all the phrases in pic related. They're very common and will make your life 10x easier.

Ikebukro, Ueno, or Asakusa?

>>2857583
Ueno

>>2857584
Guess I'll start looking for some hotels there, but it seems like all the hotels are booked up.

>>2857576
>Go into 7/11
>What is the price of your horse?

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Wow bros it's snowing in here in Kobe! that's rather rare because of the Seto Sea effect

>>2857571
Snow's falling around Ohara's Jakko-in and Sanzen-in too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKqHuf0O3yw

>>2857448
you can always stay in a capsule which I paid like 2k

>glance through the thread
>check the weather in Osaka
>feel excited like a child
Maybe I'll fly to Osaka next month.

How risky is it to fuck a hooker

>>2857594
uhm snow is rare in Osaka anon. if you wanna see snow in Kansai you'll have to go to north Hyogo or north Kyoto

>>2857596
Oh I don't care about snow at all. I'm just tired of SEA temperatures and want to see what ladyboys, girls, and daily life in Japan are like.

>>2857478
Genuinely I had such a fun time being able to talk with locals even if it was just rudimentary stuff. Being able to get around in konbinis, ask for directions, say where you want to go in a taxi or where you're from. To me it's essential when visiting a country to at least speak a little of their language.

>>2857533
"dess". Lik word dress and remove the "r".
>>2857583
Ueno and Akasuka are quite close to each other, if everything is booked try Kanda, Ginza (and Higashi Ginza), Marunouchi and Akihabara. In terms of subways they are all close to each other.
>>2857590
Looks like this winter is snowy in the north hemisphere.

>>2857596
Record-breaking heavy snow is falling along the Sea of Japan coast from Hokkaido to the Chugoku region right now.

>>2857583
I'm doing a big chunk of my next trip in Asakusa because its filled with cheap hostels