Just arrived in Tokyo. Way too cold here coming from Okinawa and Miyakojima.
Tokyo Big Sight today (Sunday) or tomorrow. Starts at 10. Ends at like 15-ish
I'm in Osaka until Jan 2nd. Since it's New Years and things are bound to be unavailable due to circumstances, what are some things that I should make sure to focus on?
We're not really sure what it'll be like getting to Kyoto given how crowded things have been. We almost didn't get our Shinkansen tickets from Tokyo to Osaka because everything was sold out and had to ride in the smoking car (one of the grossest things I've done).
We're traveling with a couple of vegans so I actually managed to leave Tokyo without getting sushi (I know, I know) and that's definitely something I need to do in Japan. After Osaka we're going to Okinawa (Naha) for 2 days.
Any recommendations are appreciated.
Was that worth it in your opinion? My friend really wants to check it out.I can tell you Osaka Castle is closed right now, since the 28th until early January. I was dumb and didn't check before going. You can walk around the garden area and see it from the outside.
May be able to get there. Discord server or something else available for contact?
I was there. Looked at your twitter. But did not see/find your stand.
Was that worth it in your opinion? My friend really wants to check it out.
Year-end train services were greatly disrupted in Tokyo and its vicinity Sunday due mainly to a fault detected on a shinkansen bullet train car at Tokyo Station, the operator said, adding the delays affected nearly 228,700 passengers.
A total of 376 bullet trains were suspended or delayed for up to one hour on the Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku and other shinkansen lines, according to East Japan Railway Co.
A crisis worthy of news in Japan
A crisis worthy of news in Japan
A daily occurance here in England
God help me I think I'm going to finally start planning a trip to Tokyo, possibly for this year if I can afford it but more likely next year so I can fell comfortable with everything. I'd always wanted to go with friends so I didn't feel so overwhelmed or paranoid at going on my own but as the majority of them now have responsibilities etc I've decided that I just need to suck it up and attempt this on my own or its never going to happen.
I've got a feeling that I will be using this thread a lot!
God help me I think I'm going to finally start planning a trip to Tokyo, possibly for this year if I can afford it but more likely next year so I can fell comfortable with everything. I'd always wanted to go with friends so I didn't feel so overwhelmed or paranoid at going on my own but as the majority of them now have responsibilities etc I've decided that I just need to suck it up and attempt this on my own or its never going to happen.
I've got a feeling that I will be using this thread a lot!
TOKYO
The Japanese government will begin collecting a departure tax on Monday, under legislation enacted by the Diet last April. All travelers leaving Japan by plane or ship must pay 1,000 yen each. Children under the age of 2 and transit passengers will be exempt.
"Sumimasen" covers about 80% of the average tourist's communication needs in Japan.
First time I went was by myself and it was amazing, don't worry! Japan is a great place for solo travel.God help me I think I'm going to finally start planning a trip to Tokyo, possibly for this year if I can afford it but more likely next year so I can fell comfortable with everything. I'd always wanted to go with friends so I didn't feel so overwhelmed or paranoid at going on my own but as the majority of them now have responsibilities etc I've decided that I just need to suck it up and attempt this on my own or its never going to happen.
I've got a feeling that I will be using this thread a lot!
Just got my currency (via Travelex) delivered. Love that we get another 2000 yen note considering how rare they seem to be :D
"Sumimasen" covers about 80% of the average tourist's communication needs in Japan.
Sumimasen, douzo, arigatou gozaimasu, hitotsu/futatsu/mittsu are the only only words i've spoken these last 16 days in Tokyo and i guess i won't use other ones for the rest of the trip."Sumimasen" covers about 80% of the average tourist's communication needs in Japan.
I'm surprised you've gotten by without saying "wakarimasen" =P. That got me through some late night interactions at the bars.Sumimasen, douzo, arigatou gozaimasu, hitotsu/futatsu/mittsu are the only only words i've spoken these last 16 days in Tokyo and i guess i won't use other ones for the rest of the trip.
Is there a convenient city located along the JR route (we'll have the rail pass) that we should see going back toward Tokyo? Nagoya is the only obvious destination that comes to mind. Anything really great to see there?
I'd love to travel up that coast, but that is literally the longest route back to Tokyo we could possibly take. I think we'll be a little too pressed for time. I think we'll travel down that second "golden route" the next time we go.
Check out the podcast too, 20-40 minutes of discussion between Chris and top London radio DJ Pete Donaldson. It's probably the best way of learning about life in Japan without actually being in Japan.Been binge watching the Abroad in Japan youtube channel this weekend and it's making me so much more motivated to take this trip next year! Might actually be the first patreon I sign up for as I really like his work.
Check out the podcast too, 20-40 minutes of discussion between Chris and top London radio DJ Pete Donaldson. It's probably the best way of learning about life in Japan without actually being in Japan.
Been binge watching the Abroad in Japan youtube channel this weekend and it's making me so much more motivated to take this trip next year! Might actually be the first patreon I sign up for as I really like his work.
Been binge watching the Abroad in Japan youtube channel this weekend and it's making me so much more motivated to take this trip next year! Might actually be the first patreon I sign up for as I really like his work.
Nicely put! Almost sounds like something Chris Broad himself would say :pCheck out the podcast too, 20-40 minutes of discussion between Chris and top London radio DJ Pete Donaldson. It's probably the best way of learning about life in Japan without actually being in Japan.
Simon & Martina are amazing. I sponsor them on Youtube :)