Japan General

Anything near Shibata, Sendai besides the Sakura trees worth checking?

What's the best options for a short-term residency (3-6 mo)?

Cheapest vending machines in Toyko?

Lowest I've seen is 100 yen, but I'm guessing there's one out there selling coffee for 80 yen

Okay, so how much would I get stared at in Japan? I'm 6'3 and built like a pro football player. I've wanted to visit Japan for a long time, and have even learned passable Japanese, but I'm afraid I'll look like some monster stomping around.

Is becoming an English teacher in Japan worth the trouble?

>>1211214
Ignored

>>1211214
Wow, I can't believe you'll be the only big person to ever go to Japan

>>1211209
I don't think I've ever seen anything below 100 JPY in Tokyo.
Cheapest I've seen overall was a 0,5l coke can in Nishinari, Osaka for 80 yen. That's pretty much Super Tamade tier.

>>1211209
You could find some selling Yakult for 80 yen or so.

>>1211103
Thanks for the link!
Only saw your reply now!

Anyone know any good cheap hotels in Kyoto? Considering staying for several days, we'll be 5 people in total. Oh and we're travelling the second week into april.

>>1211223
>>1211237
Fucking newfags
>>1211209
Go to Ryogoku, take the west exit. Continue to the left, you'll see a conbini (iirc familymart). After that turn left to a small street. You'll see a machine right after your turn with 70 yen coffee, 50 yen some carbo drink and 40 yen "surprise" drink (random pick, you can't see it, usually some cheap juice or so)

I'm urged to decide on vacation and would like to go to Japan already

The most feasible and reasonable frames are probably
April 15 - May 7
May 27 - June 15
Oct 14 - Nov 5

What are your pros/cons?

Anyone else really miss Japan? I really want to go back there sometime soon.

>>1211155
>definitely not Kyoto

Out of interest, why?

I loved it while I was there, and it really seemed like a place I could spend a year, but I was only there for under 2 weeks, so please me give me the cons!

My main concern with Osaka was the dialect, will that be much of a barrier for someone learning Japanese? Also I heard they were rude cunts, but I take that with a massive grain of salt.

You guys were saying about picking uo a portable wifi?

What y'all niggas using?

Gonna be soending 7 days in tokyo in march

Gimme tips

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Does anyone have any tips for living relatively cheaply? Just food shopping alone is killing my budget way more than I had anticipated it would.

>>1211386

Rice and eggs, idiot.

>>1211304
April/May could catch the end of sakura season if you go further north
May-June starting to get hot as shit, not much going on honestly since it isn't even obon season
Oct/Nov fall is nice everywhere, it's cool but not freezing. dunno about festivals and shit that could be going on

I'd probably pick oct/nov personally of those three, I'm going at the end of march/beginning of april for the sakura though

>>1211359
I think Kyoto has horrible traffic making buses useless. There are also many tourist destinations so trying to get around on trains can suck. There are tourists who don't even know how to line up for a train and they are scattered around on the platform.

Osaka has crowded trains too, but that's during rush hour and late weekend evenings. If you're just starting to learn Japanese you won't be able to pick up on the accent anyway since it's all so new. It'll just be Japanese to you. Different areas of Japan all have dialects so don't stress about it. Kyoto's dialect is different from Osaka's. Osaka's is different from Okinawa's, and so on. I think people from Osaka are pretty chill and I overall like them.

I do like how more people in Tokyo speak English, but it reminds me too much of a popular tourist destination I worked at for a couple years. I know as polite and friendly they seem, they're stressed out and tired of helping foreigners that can't even say "thank you" in Japanese. It can take a toll on you guys. But it's just my opinion.

>>1211214
As a fellow larger white man I will expect you to find the same experience as me.
Ignored in all the major cities, people will give you lots of attention out in the sticks.

Same as an Asian person here.

Nara or Miyajima Island for deer and other assorted activities?

>>1211478
Miyajima is gorgeous with a great shrine and shopping town and the deer are friendlier. The Nara deer come at you for food like you owe it to them.

>>1211386
What kind of food are you buying? It shouldn't be that expensive.

>>1211310
I've been to japan 6x for a total of almost 8 months, and I still miss it...

>>1211376
The last time I went, the was a portable wifi device in the airbnb apartment I had, and I brought it around with me as I travelled the city.

I found out afterwards that those things can be rented from the airports. Just google 'japan portable wifi' and you should find lots that offer this rental services.

Depending on your country, you may even get the portable wifi at your airport, and then returning it when you get back..

>>1211386
if you have a place to stay, cooking will be the optimal choice.

otherwise yoshinoya and cup noodles everyday + those 100yen litre of water

>>1211214
You'll probably just attract the resident nutjobs

I've miscalculated my funds. What's the cheapest way to not starve for another week in Tokyo?

>>1211537
Buy food from 100 yen shop

>>1211386

food is cheap enough that you could be eating out every night how the fuck is food breaking your bank?

>>1211214
>I'm 6'3 and built like a pro football player.

you'll pull if you try

>>1211581
>food is cheap enough that you could be eating out every night how the fuck is food breaking your bank?

This is simply not true of the average tourist that tries to eat like they're back home (getting full off meat, eating until full instead of when their body has had enough, etc)

Even after a couple study abroads my eating habits didn't really change until a month of working there and seeing how much money I was wasting on food

>>1211537
How much money do you have left? Do you not have additional savings you could pull out using a card?

>>1211537
Convenience stores, discounted bento in supermarket.
>>1211623
This guy simply refuses to provide the more info needed for our help, doubt he will supplement.

>>1211495
Do you even shop.

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Who else is interviewing for the JET Program here?

I just interviewed yesterday, and I think I handled my interview very well.

The one thing I'm worried about is whether my lack of formal teaching experience will count against me in the selection process.

>>1211463

Thanks for sharing your opinion mate.

Is the tourist traffic just during certain times of the year, or is it a constant?

>going to Japan in a month to watch world baseball classic games
>going with my brother
>Will be there for 10 days.
>arriving March 3rd

Any ideas of other things to do while there.

>>1211721
Slap the local yakuza with a glove. They will most likely challenge you and your brother to gloves-off glove off.

>>1211723
Goal is to make it back to the United States. Maybe make a bastard kid that can track me down in 18 years.

>>1211598
(getting full off meat, eating until full instead of when their body has had enough, etc)
>Even after a couple study abroads my eating habits didn't really change until a month of working there and seeing how much money I was wasting on food

Mind elaborating on this for a little bit? I've been noticing that I've been spending a lot on food.

Looking to abate my friends fears.

For 10 days in tokyo would 150-200k yen be enough?

>>1211745

Work out how much accommodation will cost. Work out how much the various activities you want to do cost.

Do you have money leftover for food and transport?

Congratulations, you just worked this shit out for yourself.

>>1211748
accomodation is paid for.

we;ve budgeted, he's just wary of hidden costs for some reason

>>1211260
Yes waste money on a subway ride out to ryogoku just to get shitty generic vending machine drinks.>>1211681

>>1211681
Having gone to the JApanese consulate to get my spousal visa, I observed the candidates for JET and they were all women, talking to them one of them had teaching experience, more than anything their looks and what school they went to seemed to be top consideration.

>>1211763
>Waste of money to take the subway somewhere
>Not checking out some Sumo and then walking over to the Modern Art museum after having a delicious burger, then exploring the park right next door to it and finally getting some amazing French food across the street and enjoying after dinner coffee in an actual train car

Ryogoku -> Kiyosumishirakawa -> Kiba

A whole day of activities and completely walkable and you wind up at a different station to finish the day off.

>>1211727
Not him but Japan portion sizes are way smaller and have less filling stuff. If you try to eat like at an american restaurant you will go broke

>>1211623
>>1211669
Plot twist, he has no Internet connection and can't afford another week of it. He has no way of reading your comments and is now starving to dead because of being a baka gaijin and eating everything from English friendly menus.

>>1211781
This probably happened to me too. I didn't even realize how much money I was spending on food until I went out with Japanese guys. I really felt ashamed of always ordering big with extras.
Once I got back, it really made me think about how big portions are here, even from small serving sizes, they are huge.

>>1211698
All the time. There are so many famous shrines and temples there that it's constantly busy with international and domestic tourists.

>>1211727
I noticed a lot of Americans have no idea what nutrition or portion size is, so they order way too much food, inhale it, and think the cashiers are amazed by the amount of food they can devour, when really they're kind of disgusted. I won't lie, I'm guilty of ordering multiple sets and eating it all too, but I know to order my food as take away when I want to chow down.

If you guys are shopping with kitchen access you'll need to buy:
>rice
>spices
>local produce (think daikon or nameko)
>noodles
>eggs
>soup broths

Put it all together and you're done. Curry, tofu, fish, and occasionally chicken is pretty good too. You just need to switch out of this meat all the time and for every meal mentality. Unless you're body building you probably don't need all of this food. Have a good time learning how to cook and don't get discourage when the first time comes out bad.

>>1211805
To piggyback try subbing out meats for potatoes, especially in sauces like curry. Still delicious and filling

>>1211805

That's odd, as the time 2 weeks I was there I barely saw any tourists outside of the main areas. Was I just lucky in that regard?

This is such a hard decision, because I adored everything about kyoto, whereas I found Osaka to be a bit of a concrete jungle, and kind of gross. I want to be realistic about it, as I'll be there for a year, but my heart is still saying Kyoto.

If there's anything else I should know that could sway my decision please throw it at me!

>>1211763
The question was about the cheapest machine, not the ticket cost, do you even lift your reading comprehension

Anyone got any tips about Minato in Tokyo?

Not my first time staying there, but this time I'm staying for over a month, so I'm looking for insights

For anyone applying to teach there, for the love of God, make sure your application forms, resume, and cover letter all have perfect spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
The way you address somebody in an email, like using the word: "Dear _____", and "Yours sincerely, _____" really matters.
Don't neglect these formalities, act totally professional.
You don't need teaching experience if you can prove that you're intelligent, likeable, professional, and good with working with people.
If you do a skype interview with a potential employer, for the love of God, dress appropriately!

>>1211745
>>1211750
That's way more than enough. What a silly friend.

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japan is overrated.

Every fucking little town is the same. Ill give you kagoshima as something different, theres a fucking volcano in the middle and a nice aquarium, kumamoto close, and if you are willing to go futher theres nagasaki. If you plan going to japan for a month, spend a week in kyuushuu, underrated as fuck.

Tokyo is good but if you stay for a month you will discover whats wrong with it and get bored (plus its expensive) and all those gaijins and everything made "easy for gaijin" ruins the experience.

Also im stupid and decided to learn japanese a few years back because i LOVE a japanese band and wanted to learn the lyrics. So im stuck going there at least once every 2 years.

>>1211846
yes, WALK,theres a lot of shit to see, also around ueno.

Dont buy shit on vending machines, only idiot gaijins use them frequently. Instead go to aeon to do grocery. Family mart, 7 11 is also a waste of money but there are little options in some places in tokyo.

>studying abroad in tokyo for 4 months
Yay

Going to Japan in October with gf for 2 weeks. Wondering if I need to learn to read basic menu words so I can order food? I've read that English friendly menus can be overpriced for the tourists. Do I need to do this?

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>>1211304
May 7 is Reitaisai

>>1211935
Besides expense what is wrong with Tokyo? I was only there for a week last time with a week in Kyoto as well

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Hey guys, this is a weird question; I'm travelling to Japan for about 2 weeks in July and I'm considering going to either Seoul or Sapporo for a few days at the end of the trip. Which one should I go to? What does Sapporo offer in the Summer other than a day trip to Furano?

>>1211994
>I've read that English friendly menus can be overpriced for the tourists
Never heard of that. Most places don't have an English menu anyway. Often there are pictures on the menu though, but it would sure help to learn some words nevertheless.

>>1212060
I just asked and was surprised that a lot of places had one just in case. Major chains like Yoshinoya and Coco's will probably give you one anyway

But yeah point at anything and say "kudasai" and you're good.

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>Heading to Tokyo alone in 2 weeks
>Super excited in the months leading up to this
>Suddenly extremely nervous

First trip alone, I know extremely basic japanese. Trying to get over the anxiety right now but I'm excited.

Anyone going to be there Feb 22nd onward?

>>1212088

Did the same last year. You'll be fine mate. Just make sure you leave room in your plans for detours, as I found so much cool stuff just on the way to my destination.

And people are chill as fuck, and usually very helpful.

>>1212095
Thanks for the reassurance, I have a pretty relaxed itinerary. Concert, private 2 hour tour and reservations at jiros. Everything else is pretty much exploring time.

i give up on japan, been living here past 4-5 months its been pretty shitty and depressing.
i think im gonna take a flight to hawaii as a palate cleanser wash my hands of this terrible country

>>1212154
bye

>>1212154
>>1211935
Try adding actual substance next time rather than complain about a entire fucking country on a balinese bell making forum.

>>1212154
yeah because japan is a great country to travel to but living in isn't as fun

we all know this man, you should have read before you signed on to keikaiwa you fucking retard

Is anyone in Japan at the moment posting here? Know it wont happen but next time your in lawsons take a photo of the cup noodle section.

Large blue square one I've forgotten to write down the name of the last 2 trips to import driving me nuts.

>>1212191
Blue square cup noodle? I got you m8. I'll try to look.

>>1212199
Not like physical cup shape ones, but the tray shape larger size. Still pour hot water in let cook type but.

Cheers champion.

bought a couple of onaholes here, some with lewd packaging. can i bring this stuff back to australia? i ripped off the loli shit, but the other ones have sexual poses, moist vaginas etc

>>1212207
Do you have to declare it at the airport? If not its fine.

>>1211184
Looking to travel to Japan with 6 or 7 friends in summer of 2019. in terms of accommodation we were thinking that renting an apartment would be best but we're not too sure. Also, what can't we miss?

What's a realistic budget per month while living in Tokyo? No sightseeing or anything, just getting by. I have no idea what regular grocery shopping there costs, that's why I'm asking.

>>1212207

"In relation to dolls manufactured for a sexual purpose, if the doll appears to be a depiction of a child under 18 years of age, the doll is considered to be objectionable and prohibited under Regulation 4A"

I brought back loli dvds in my checked baggage and didn't declare porn, so they don't check everything, but I wouldn't do it again - it's not worth the risk for items you'll probably only use once or twice anyway

If you do bring it back, don't declare anything - if they see it as a depiction of a child, you're fucked either way; if they just find it 'objectionable', I'm guessing they be lenient and just seize it if you say 'I didn't know it counts as pornography'

>>1212211
2 years between now and 2019

>>1212222

You can make decent, healthy meals for ~500-700 yen

A lot of stuffed like sliced meat, bread, cheese, etc. are available in small individual packs, which is convenient because it keeps food fresh and reduces waste.

Many convenience stores only seem to stock small bottles of coke and other drinks (hard to find 2L), so either expect to shell out for drinks or drink water.

There's a chain restaurant that had some questionable form of beef with a good amount of rice + miso + something else I think for ~600 yen.

Eating out generally costs about ~1500-2000 yen. Pizzas are ridiculously expensive even with coupon and pick up. Any kind of food delivery is pretty expensive, ~2000 yen at a minimum, though some do sell crap for cheap (~700 yen).

So you're looking at 20,000-65,000 yen for a month for food & drink, depending on how whether you want cook at home or eat out. I spent ~60,000 overall when I was in Japan for three weeks recently.

>>1212088

I arrive February 22nd

What ward?

>>1212238
>I spent ~60,000 overall when I was in Japan for three weeks recently.
Same. I went three weeks as well. I only ate out though. This time I want to mainly cook at home.
What are some good meals to cook on the cheap? I've been to a Supermarket like once or twice. Always left a bit overwhelmed by the amount of things I didn't know what they were.

>>1212243

Diced chicken breast and rice. Bring Nandos sauce with you and throw in a few vegetables if you want.

Convenience stores also sell cheap prepared meals you can eat cold or heat up in a microwave, but they're not that great. I liked to snack on bread + sliced ham, and 'Big Chilli Tomato' instant noodles.

I forgot to mention that there's those ramen places of course, which cost less than 800 yen from vague memory

>>1212263
Thank you. I've already grown a bit tired of Conbini food last time and I'm not a big fan of ramen, so that's why I wanna put something together myself. Furikake is good too, right? Seems like a super cheap solution for flavor .

>>1212242
28th for 3 weeks.

>>1212045
I would say go to Seoul, if just for the food and depending on how many days you will be there, you could see the DMZ too. Besides two countries is better than one!

>>1212088
Don't worry m8, you'll be absolutely fine. When going to Japan on vacation it helps to maybe know katakana, arigatogozaimasu, onegaishimasu and maybe the kanji for "man"男 and "woman"女. You don't need to know Japanese at all.

>>1212182
>yeah because japan is a great country to travel to but living in isn't as fun

>regular life isn't as fun as vacation

How is this not true anywhere?

>>1212238
>Eating out generally costs about ~1500-2000 yen

Ehh, I'd say more like 900-1,700.

>>1212033
I would love to go there! I'll be in Japan around then for a while.

>>1212242
>>1212304
I'll be in Shinjuku, i'm up for meeting up for food or something or just chilling.

Will people hate me if I wear my MAGA hat around?

>>1212435
foreigners might, Japs wont give a shit.

>>1212351
theres plenty of places that living in is pretty amazing
japan is just a fucking mess

>>1212437

Please expand. I'll be living there soon, and you're giving me second thoughts...

>>1212438
Well I'm another anon who hasbeen living in Japan for 6 years and I absolutely love it. I'm curious to hear his reasons as well.

>>1212442
you're so full of shit
>>1212438
my advice is dont just "go live there" visit there a couple times and get a feel for the place before making some big decision

its pretty terrible in a lot of ways im not giving you a laundry list of complaints, im just leaving soon and know i wont ever come back

>>1212448
Welcome to the age of "I don't need proof I just say things and therefor they are true."

>>1212442

>high taxes
>shit pay even for traditionally well paying industries
>friends are harder to make than in the west
>women are harder to date than in the west
>fucking retarded customs that people follow because LMAO tradition

Just to name a few.

>>1212454
>if you refuse to learn even the basics of the language and think your culture is superior instead of just being different.

>>1212454

You sound pretty bitter bro. Maybe it was your shit attitude?

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Does anyone know where I could go in Kansai to buy a small buddha statue? My mother loves buddha so I thought it would make a good gift to bring home for her, but I haven't been able to find any anywhere.

>>1212454
>Foreigner apparently
>Can't land a Japanese girlfriend
>Japanese women love foreign boyfriends so they can practice their English

Naw man that's entirely you

>>1212469
Japanese females intentionally prey on beta nerds like you. Non-effeminate males who aren't easy to trick have a harder time in Japan than weak, gay, shy boys.

Just FYI

>>1212503
Maybe it's the product of you acting like a dick in a country with fundamentally different culture.

Also, have you used your buzzword quota for the day already?

>>1212463
At a temple in Nara or Kyoto maybe? I'm just guessing though.

Whens the best time during fall to fly down for a few weeks?

Like best time for weather, festivals, events, etc

>>1212454
You must be an uggo. Never had a problem with friends or girls.

People wanted me to go out with them because I was "the cool white guy" and having friends to go out every weekend made finding girls pretty easy.

>>1212509
Nah

Just stop being so proud of yourself for pulling a Jap female. It's literally more something to be ashamed than proud of; they only go for weakling lil' cucks

Just FYI

>>1212534
Fun fact: you're basically their token house nigger. A Novelty. A fun little toy to trot out on weekends to show to their actual native friends.

If you're cool with that then good for you. But don't pretend for a moment that it was because you're actually a cool non-ugly white guy lmao

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Just the thread I've been looking for!

I'm considering a teaching position in Japan (I'm uncertain of the prefecture or definite location right now), but if anyone has experience teaching in the Land of the Rising Sun, I'd like to hear about it.

I have my BA and a TEFL certification (as well as a year's worth of experience teaching English to adult immigrants), so I'm wondering where I may be able to fit into this equation.

Full disclosure: I'm not some weeb or otaku, I just think I'd have more fun in Japan compared to, say, South Korea, but I don't know yet. I've only got travel experience in parts of Europe, the Middle East, and Sri Lanka.

>>1212603
t. Ryan Boundless

>>1211214
The best thing to do if this worries you is just crawl around all the time instead of walking.

>>1211304
I'd do Oct 14 - Nov 5 solely for cooler weather and Halloween in shibuya

>>1211745
I had that much for 2 weeks and ended up with ¥16,000 left

>>1212435
Even if a jap were to be offended they would never say anything to you

>>1212454
You're retarded
>complaining about another country's traditions

Then fucking leave fag

>>1212428
Photography and highballs im down for.

>>1212600
When did I say I had a Jap girlfriend? You're just projecting now

>>1211184
Fuck, I ordered my plane tickets for exactly over the Golden Week holidays. What do?
It's not that fucking crowded during Golden Week is it? By crowded, I mean Shibuya type crowded.

How cheap is it for food eating out. Also anyone recommend £9-£12 a night airbnb?

>>1212696
Some places are extremely crowded during Golden Week.
Other places are not.
Touristic places are crowded so give up Kyoto and Okinawa, for instance.

>>1212600

Are you mad that your ugly ass couldn't even do that? I'm right, aren't I?

I've spoken to so many bitter nerds that assumed they could pick up in another country, and when they couldn't, "man fuck that country they're all cunts".

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>>1211478
In Miyajima, feeding deer is forbidden.

In Nara, feeding deer with only rice cracker sold in the park is allowed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHWKQQhhD3A

>>1212600
>dude fuck these grapes they're for faggots anyway who needs em

>>1212703
>£9-£12 a night

You'd be fucken lucky

>>1212605
Not sure how much I can help, but I've been "teaching" English in Japanese public schools for the better half of a decade. Been in the same place the whole time - a rather rural town - and I love it. The people in town are great, the students are wonderful, and the teachers whom I work with are some of the best people I've met.

From what I can tell, your experience as an English teacher can range from heaven to Hell depending on where you're placed, whom you work with, how you live, and your own expectations of the job.

There are generally two routes you can take:
Become the main teacher at an Eikaiwa (English language school for supplementary lessons).
Become an Assistant Language Teacher at public schools.
Each position has its pros and cons as well as good employers and not so good employers. The first step you should take is to figure out which position (ALT or Eikaiwa teacher) is what you're looking for.

>>1212460
>>1212469

Getting that primo Japanese 万個 is easy. Getting a legitimate girlfriend that doesn't just want a Gaijin bf is hard. Seriously, have you fucks even dated in Japan?

>>1212764

Good stuff, thank you for the heads-up.

Are those typically directions people take when they're planning to make TEFL/TESOL a full-time career?

>>1212677
Hey I'm bringing my camera as well, contact info for everyone being here on the 22nd/23rd-March?

>>1212774

Yeahhh I think it's your ugly attitude (face?) that's the problem.

You seem like a really shitty person. Why would anyone wanna date you?

>>1211214
I am 185 cm, latino as hell, and build like a strongman. Only people to ever do more than look a bit surprise for a second then carry on with their lives were what we're clearly homosexuals, a few school kids, and literally three women.

>>1212661
10/10

>>1212774
>tfw married in Japan and wife is now living in America

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Is Dec 28 - Jan 5 a bad time to visit Tokyo in terms of monuments, museums, and clubs also how's new year's in Tokyo?

>>1212818
New Year's is basically their Christmas in terms of how much things will be closed.

>>1212823
Do they drag it out and close for multiple days or is just new year's day and eve?

>>1211260
Shit sounds like an RPG quest. Loot better be worth it, my dude.

>>1212824
Its exactly the same as Christmas from whatever Christian country you're from. Everything is definitely shut down on the day. Most people are home for the lead up and a lot of people take the next day off because they can

It only affects going out to clubs and bars since people are with their families but wage slaves still have to work their shitty retail/service industry jobs. But Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world so the sheer number of people ensure there are still people out at night.

>Comitia con
>New Game event
>Aikatsu con
Busy day tomorrow

>>1212783
>Most people start off with those positions regardless of their interest in TEFL/TESOL. But there are options for folks who get their feet in the door like this. Some people get direct contracts with a Board of Education, either as an ALT or a regular teacher. Others open their own English schools.

>>1212999
Lord, I have no idea why that ended up as greentext. Apologies.

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>back a week from Tokyo
>travelling was brutal so was going to leave it for a long while
>missing it so much looking back at my pictures
>will probably book another trip for this year

I love Tokyo so much. Ask me questions about visiting and I'll happily try and help.

>>1213018
Where did you visit and any recommendations

>>1213018
>yakiton
What did he mean by this?

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This may be a long shot but I have a question for anyone that has lived in multiple places in Japan or at least stayed in multiple places for extended periods of time. I got accepted into a program that will allow me to study the language while also working during my stay. I will be moving to Japan in October and my stay will be for at least 1 year, probably 2. I was wanting to get some opinions on what your favorite area was, in terms of commuting, jobs, and convenience. I have already looked into the basic necessities that I will need and I think I am set those regards. I have the option to choose the ideal location for where I want to live and work while studying and I would love to hear some opinions (good or bad) from you guys.

>>1213068
I am from the USA if that helps any.

Looking to travel to Japan around December to mid January.

What are the pros and cons for traveling at this time?

>>1213080
Its cold

What is a good tour of Tokyo?
It's my second time in Japan and I've done the Dynamic Tour before and it was alright. I was thinking of doing the MariCar tour but it would only be me and my dad doing it since my younger sister isn't old enough and my mother is too frail.
Can anyone recommend a tour of Tokyo?

>>1212924
Congrats on S2.

>>1213018
Good rock bars near Shinjuku area?

>>1213029
Joypolis was even better than expected. Ghilbli museum was great. Shinjuku is best for drinking in to the small hours. I can be more specific if you're looking for something in particular.

>>1213183
Crawdaddy Club was a highlight. Rock Bar Gravity was closed but it looks good. Hair of the Dog, Deathmatch in Hell, From Dusk Til Dawn, Bar Mother, all around the Golden Gai area were great, I'm sure there are a few more I'm forgetting. Most of these had a seating charge around 1000Y or less. I also liked BYG in Shibuya, no cover.

I have a ton of cash burning through my pocket and decided to go to Japan for a week. How much should I expect to spend? I'm not extravagant or anything, just average

>>1211214
This isn't 1980. No one gives a fuck about foreigners anymore

>>1213194
I did 6 days on around 100,000Y. That was hotel, transport, gifts and a lot of drinking included.

>>1213204

no shit? Tokyo? what hotel?

>trip starts in two months
>still no clue what places to visit

Already got Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto done on my last vacation. I'm landing in Tokyo and plan to stay there for 3-4 days before making use of my railpass.

Any recommendation on in which direction to go? I'd like to see more of the rural live and find usual tourist destinations pretty boring overall. I was thinking on traveling through the mountains via train.

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>>1211785
>natural selection at its best

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>>1211935
>Tokyo is good but if you stay for a month you will discover whats wrong with it
maybe the problem's with you friendo :^)

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anyone living in Kyoto who can give me a rough estimate on monthly transport? trying to put a budget together

plus seeing other posts on public transport, how much would a second hand bike be?

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>>1212503
>>1212600
>spends teenage years whacking off to anime
>gets into Japan but not enough to learn the language
>get /fit/ to pick up japanese waifu
>don't need 日本語 to get them 'mirin
>tradition and customs are for betas because gaijin-sama

>go to Japan
>get fucked and chucked a couple of times
>see scrawny fag with qt3.14 japanese gf
>probably a weeb
>m-must be the culture
>go shitpost on /trv/

sorry you found out you need to be cultured to get by in a foreign country

>back to
>>>/pol/

>>1212836
I want to see the emperor on Jan 2 are gaijin allowed to see him speak?

>>1213194
The other guy is making it sound really cheap I think. If you're flying from the US my flight was 1 grand alone, but then I spent 2 weeks there on about $1300, and that's with all the times I went out to eat and all the fun shit I did. Get cheap airbnbs and the rest shouldn't be that bad as long as you aren't getting expensive sushi every day

can someone give me advice on travel in asia? i'm planning to go for 10 days next month

thinking 2-3 days in Tokyo, layover in Hong Kong or Beijing and 5-6 days in Bangkok

should i add any countries/cities or subtract anything?

>>1213297
Bangkok over Beijing or Hong Kong?!?!

I mean depends in what you want to do and where you've been before obviously, for my interests China >> Bangkok for city trips.

>>1213301

i've never been to asia i'm just trying to explore new places and cultures and maybe fuck a local or 2

All these prostitute sites make it seem like it is impossible to fuck Japanese hookers and they only want to give handjobs, unless they are Thai or some other shit non aryan race.

How do I fuck these whores?

>>1213362
be very presentable and bring a lot of money

>>1213362
Yoshiwara.

>>1212818
Its fine for the most part, some places will be closed but its not as bad as the other cuck is making out.

>>1211184

i'll be in tokyo soon, how do i get around? how do i meet people? i only speak english

>>1213392
use brain use brain use brain

>>1213393

that's why i'm asking on here you fucking weeb

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Two friends and I are going for ~3weeks later this year (sept/oct). would 5k CAD be enough for daily meals/airbnb/transportation and gift shopping?

How safe is Tokyo if you are traveling alone. Also what are some good things to do?

>>1213225
Yeah, Tokyo. Stayed in Shinagawa on both visits, pretty nice and on the Yamanote line so great transport links. Go with Keikyu EX Inn Shinagawa if you can, stayed in Prince Hotel recently too. Keep in mind this was me and a friend, so twin rooms, splitting all costs and tabs down the middle. I think the "Tokyo is expensive" meme is way overblown. 15,000 a day was pretty feasible while still being able to get drunk as shit. I booked any tickets or events before I left, so that's the only cost not included.

When are you planning on going?

>>1213399
For 1 person? Easily

>>1213417
what's the daily minimum one could spend an food? My main motivation other than sightseeing, is clothes shopping in shibuya, which I'm expecting to take up a good chunk of my/our budget.

>>1213395
>>1213393

As that guy just said. Use your brain.
Read signals and ask employers for directions. Also Google map.
For girls, try to find groups and start speaking English. There will be eventually a group thats willing to speak with you. Once you are in, just say "kissu dayo" "hahaha" "American kissu hahaha", and try to keep this strategy on the same target. Her friends will help you pushing her into kissing you.
That's the perfect strategy for any country. Always works for me.

>>1213423

>kissu dayo
>american kissu hahaha

that is some cringe autistic shit right there

>>1213424
But it works. Next party I'm vlogging it and posting it here(probably posting it on Saturday/Sunday).
Also, those words aren't literal, just a concept, but I'm gonna use those exact words for the /trv/ meme.

Whats the best way to see the auctions at Tsukiji fish market?

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Okay so which place would you guys think is the best place to view the cherry blossoms from?
My original plan was to fly direct from Taipei to Ishigaki and island hop to Kyushu but I would certainly miss the cherry blossom.

Bonus points if It's near Osaka because I can fly to Ishigaki from there and continue with my plans. (Kyoto?)

>>1213436
Forgot to mention I will be in Taiwan until the end of March

>>1213422
I averaged about 3.5k yen on food per day eating out every day. And that included a couple days where I splurged a bit on sushi

>>1213401
A) Very safe. The idea that I could be attacked or harassed while walking around Tokyo seems absurd to me. B) depends on what you like to do senpai

>>1213428
go early

>>1213436
himeji?
anywhere in kyoto? the river?

>>1213297
10 days isnt really enough to hop around asia...

went to japan and took 2 year japanese course then attended some school for 2 years, coulnd't find a job (I regret should of went to a proper university, but i just wanted to learn japanese and read mangas). then i went back to my home country and became neet, can't do anything here because you need a car. i blame myself, my parents, and my country for being so shit.

>>1213425
What are these parties you're talking about bro??

Anybody near Nagoya??

>>1213440
thanks!

>>1213068
>I got accepted into a program that will allow me to study the language while also working during my stay.
Sounds like a scam desu. http://www.ibtimes.com/j-1-visa-abuse-employers-exploit-foreign-students-under-us-government-program-meant-2216874
Do you know what kind of work you'll be doing?

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>>1211184
Where can I ask visa questions?
My situation: staying in Japan right now, want to apply to a school; for that I have to update my visa, but I can't do it while staying in the country, so I'll have to leave and apply for a new one. The thing is, the deadline of it getting approved is until 20th of March, as the school cannot do their part on the process since then. Even if I leave the country tomorrow (probably will, plan to leave at Friday at the latest), the question's whether it'll take until later than the deadline. It took about three weeks last time I applied for a visa, but considering that applying for a visa immediately after returning from the country is unusual, I'm really in a pinch. Is there anyone I can talk to to explain my situation and ask for hasten the process?

Hey lads.

Going to be backpacking around in Japan for two weeks in July. Plan is to start in Osaka or Tokyo and book a return flight whenever. Never been before and going with someone that speaks minimal amount of Japanese. My questions are:

What are some things to see/do? We are already planning on seeing the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto.

Where are some fun places to go clubbing/drinking in Toyko?

Heard Japan can be expensive and planning on spending roughly $1500 AUD a week, is this a reasonable amount?

Any tips or info you can give on Japan and how to have a good time would be much appreciated.

>>1213501
>backpacking

For what purpose?

>>1213506
Cheaper, and allows us to move between towns more easily

>>1213443
How early should I arrive?

Koyasan is an ideal sightseeing spot for vegetarians

>>1213442
>The idea that I could be attacked or harassed while walking around Tokyo seems absurd to me
Then you've obviously never walked through Kabukicho at midnight.

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This took longer than expected but finally!

>>1213501
>$1500 AUD a week, is this a reasonable amount?
I suppose you're going for cheap accommodation, so in that case it's plenty. Probably more than you'll need.

>>1213440
>>1213422
My average was around that as well and I had a few pretty expensive meals. You can definitely go a lot lower if you're frugal.

>tfw going to be staying at a friends place for free and for little over a month in tokyo in 2 weeks
This is my 2nd time in Japan, what is the best app to pick up/talk to girls and how's the nightlife? Didn't get a chance on my first time so I want a more relaxed trip this time around.

Would 1.2k€ be enough for 3 weeks in Tokyo when accomodation's taken care off already?

>>1213605
More than enough

>>1213602
Tinder is fine, of course knowing Japanese Gives you a wider selection of girls. Knowing Only English is fine too.

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>>1213500
>asking /trv/
>not the consulate

>>1213587
I'll say that I've only been there once, but how is that particularly dangerous? There's tons of people walking around.

>>1213628
I'm learning but I'd have to use a dictionary in cases. Just went through a really bad break up and feel like I wasted 4 years so want to use the time I have to regrow my self confidence and to lose any emotional baggage I have.

I'm going to visit Japan by the end of march this year. My route is as follows:

Landing NRT --> Shinkanzen to Kyoto and stay there for a four days
Moving on to Hiroshima and Miyajima for two days
Riding the train back to Tokyo and stay there for another week. The time I'm going to stay at Tokyo, I'd like to go hiking one or maybe two times. I'd find out that Mt. Fuji is not really enjoyable by this season. Any other mountain nearby to take a few lovely pictures of Fuji-san?

Do you consider this route possible and well planned for two weeks?
Also: How easy is it for Gaijin-sama to get laid by japanese girls? Any part of Tokyo/Kyoto/Hiroshima I should not visit due to crime or racists?

>>1213734
- takao
- as easy as in your home country * 0,9

>>1213734
Oh wait a sec, "racism"? If you aren't white/Asian, just jerk off in Japan and save your time, Jamal

>>1213737
Oh wow, this is why westerners are the fucking worst. If you'd pull your heads out of your arses for even a second, you'd be so disgusted with yourselves you'd be unable to live like that. English fucking teachers looking down on other people, now that's a laugh.

>>1213762
So it was a correct guess

How expensive is Tokyo (aside from the flight there) when compared to major European cities?
From Berlin but also traveled Paris, Rome and London before.

not a huge weeb or anything, but Tokyo seems like an incredible place to visit.

Alright so I think I fucked up guys. I bought a plane ticket to Tokyo in May. I'll be there for 3 weeks and the only thing I have is the plane ticket. I have no passport, no itinerary, and zero dollars saved up. I'm fucked aren't I?

>>1213811
Can't you cancel?

>>1213811
First thing you do is get passport and live frugally for now so you can afford to eat something in Japan.

>>1213806
I have been to Berlin, Paris, London and obviously Tokyo but not Rome, and I would say its pretty comparable to Berlin in terms of price for food and drinks, and you don't need to tip so overall probably cheaper. I think accommodation would generally be a little bit more expensive than Berlin. From memory I think public transport is a little bit less expensive than Tokyo but I could be wrong, but the train infrastructure is more developed than Berlin's and I would say more user friendly (coming from an English speaker's pov that knows no German or Japanese).
In any case, Tokyo was cheaper than Paris and London in my experience. There might be a few things that are more expensive, but overall cheaper.

>>1213815
Too late at this point. United is telling me they won't refund if I cancel

>>1213811
just do as >>1213816 says. perhaps borrow some money off of somebody if you can, like your parents and apply for a passport. stay at hostels whilst in Japan and do some research for cheap and free things to do.

https://tokyocheapo.com/living/101-free-and-cheap-things-to-do-in-tokyo/

this might help

>>1213737
>Japanese differentiating between black and white in any meaningful way

lol
Its Japanese > Non-Asians == East Asians > SE Asians in the eyes of pretty much every Japanese person

>>1213845
lmao

Real power ranking:
Japanese > Europeans (white) > Australians > Americans (white) > other east asians > south-east asians > pooinloos/muslims >>> blacks

>>1213858
>white guy telling black people what its like being black

>>1213862
I'm so sorry

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>>1213587
Story time.

arriving in tokyo march 14, staying for 10 days. will be staying in akasaka area.

So far my plans are just to visit the gundam front before it closes and toyota mega city or whatever and drive a car around the track. always down to meet people in the area.

>>1213817
Mh I assume if i am down to live in the outskirts of Tokyo, where housing is a lot cheaper (or so I heard) i would be able to save even more money?

Crazy to think that the public transport system is, somehow, even better than the one at home.

Will I get by on only English?

Will cute Japanese girls ask me for selfies because I'm a tall, slim, blonde guy with a nice jawline? (I was told this would happen by a Japanese friend but maybe she was screwing with me)

>>1213922
Definitely consider the outskirts. You'll have a more authentic experience.
You can get by using only English, but don't expect any miracles. I don't think there's an asian country with worse English skills.

>Will cute Japanese girls ask me for selfies because I'm a tall, slim, blonde guy with a nice jawline?
Very unlikely in Tokyo, I would say. They are way too used to foreigners.

>>1213951
> tfw picky as fuck eater that will probably starve in Japan because I cant explain shit I like

What do I do with all my spare change? I've got pounds of 1 and 5-yen coins. Probably a a few 100s mixed in there too, but mostly worthless.

>>1214035
What do you like?

>>1214045
Buy something in a convenience store and annoy the cashier with your small change?

>>1214045
Use them to give cashiers the exact change and earn "choudo ii" points.

What is the best Fuji 1-day tour? Was thinking of doing the Fuji-Hakone tour but thought I'd ask for your opinions first. I'm travelling with 3 other family members if that matters.

>>1214082
Meh I'm just picky in regards to veggies mainly.

When ordering fried noodles or rice (I know not Japanese) I will order it to be without veggies for example.

never tried sushi but am kinda put off by it (love fish though)

>>1214105
Even if you knew how to explain what you like, unlike western countries, it is very impolite to ask for a meal without a certain ingredient in it. Some cooks don't even comprehend the idea that something could be taken out of the meal.
That said, there are a few restaurants that will do it, and all trash food places like McDonalds and KFC will do it - but that's not Japanese food.

You should get used to Japanese cuisine, and eat more vegetables because of obvious reasons.

>>1214105
It's >>1214108 replying again.
There is also a law that cooks can't handle cash before cooking without washing their hands. So a lot of restaurants (even high-class restaurants) will make you order on a vending machine that prints out a ticket with your order on it which you then hand to the cook/waiter. These machines usually don't let you subtract an ingredient, but they do let you add ingredients.

Might be a little specific:

How available, expensive and reliable are laundry/dry cleaning shops in Tokyo?

Can anyone recommend any cool rooftop bars in Tokyo?

>>1214170
Also interested on it. Sounds like a pretty comfy idea to do in the middle of Tokyo.

>>1214125
They are fairly widespread like any major city where space is at a premium. Depending on what options you choose the wash and dry is fairly affordable anywhere from a couple hundred yen to 1,000-2,000 for bigger loads longer times.

>>1214170
it all are "roof top", but my personal favorites are Lounge Dakota, TwentyEight, The Peak Bar, Oribe, Star Road.

Honestly though they don't match Tokyos more traditional dives and holes.

>>1214105
Are you me?

I have been meaning to ask this question on here too, so thanks for getting to it for me.

>>1214045
throw them in a temple box or something. When I stayed in Tokyo I walked by this monk who was outside begging every morning so I just dumped like 300 yen worth of tiny coins into her hat.

>>1213641
>>1213888
Not him but I was by myself and little gang type dudes (not full on yakuza) kept trying to direct me to fuck some prostitutes. They were pretty cool when I started talking in semi broken japanese though. Hung out with them for a bit

>>1211184
Can you even live in Japan if you hate seafood? What else is there to eat except that? It's not that I just don't like seafood I just physically cannot eat it.

>>1214267
And why is that son?
Of course there's plenty of other things to eat, what kind of retarded ass question is that.

>>1214267
I don't eat any seafood whatsoever and I've done fine in Japan for 6 years.

>>1214097
This...

>>1214045
Take the bus, buy tickets, spend them in conjunction with larger denominators to get nice and tidy exact change, use your IC card as much as possible next time.

>>1213858
I know it's shocking news, but the Japanese do not share ideological trappings of racist white westerners, even when they are rightists themselves.
>>1213784
I'm not that lad. Judging by the attitude, he's most certainly white.

What's a good gift to bring from the US to a friend in Japan? Another friend told me they brought their relatives a Starbucks mug, but that was years ago and I can't imagine those being rare in Japan...

Anybody done rooftopping in Tokyo before? I'm living here for a bit and have a few spots in mind

>>1214324
Snacks or some local souvenirs.

>>1214105
I'm a very picky eater with all foods and I can tell you that I don't worry about food in Japan. I just eat it and it's actually really good. If you're certain you don't want veggies stick to plain white rice. I find Japanese dishes don't have a lot of veggies and if they do they're tasteless and don't change the texture of the food noticeably.

I know enough Japanese to order my food without items, but I know that it's rude so I just suck it up and eat what I'm given. If you order something without veggies, don't be surprised if it comes with it anyway or they get confused that maybe you're a vegetarian and serve you more veggies. Just shut up and eat it.

As for sushi, it's ok, but honestly I only eat it when someone gets excited for me to try it and buys it as a present. The seafood is great in Japan and if you're not put off by sashimi, I say try it. Have a good time trying new foods in Japan.

>>1214240
That sounds like fun. Do actual yakuza even care about foreigners if they're minding their own business?

>>1214105
then youll be right at home because vegetables and fruits are practically nonexistent in the country

Is Tokyo as lit as Seoul

Because Gangnam and Hongdae had some of the most insane clubs I've ever experienced

>>1214333
Not sure if you're taking the piss or if you're serious but it made me chuckle.

>>1214322
Right, Japanese are even more racist than whites. Glad i could educate you on this matter.

>>1214324
Starbucks is all over the place in Tokyo at least so you'd be right on that.
Some local sweets/chocolate from the supermarket works. They're cheap, novel and won't take up space in their tiny houses.

>>1214181
Thanks for the suggestions friend

>>1214329
It was honestly a lot of fun. I walked around there 2 different nights because there was a lot to see and lots of people to talk to. Yakuza don't give a crap I'd say. I hung out with this other foreigner that had lived in Japan for a decade and he pointed out a couple older yakuza to me and they didn't pay any attention to us at all.

>>1214105
lmao how fucking old/fat are you man?

>>1211598

you could ball out of control at Yoshinoya or small cheap joints and be only spending about 15 bucks at maximum for way too much food, you could get by on 20 bucks a day for all meals, Japan is only expensive if you're trying live there permanently

>>1211681
>The one thing I'm worried about is whether my lack of formal teaching experience will count against me in the selection process.

probably not as you won't be a real teacher

>>1213399
I've made it from 2k (plus airplane ticket) myself alone for two weeks including a 2 week JR pass.

>>1212088
It's fine, man. I went alone as well last oct, I was only nervous untill the plane lift off to Japan, at that point it's like "Welp, no turning back now, make most of this trip." and so I calmed down, binge watched all the superhero movies on that tiny ass screen available in the plane.

>>1214445
>lmao how fucking old/fat are you man?

23 and actually very underweight.

>>1214180
thanks for the input

>>1212211
Planning ahead incarnate

>>1214101
bump on this please

>>1214326
Wanna hang out anon?

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I'm planning on taking a trip in about a year. Is there any reason I shouldn't start exchanging the money I have set aside for the trip into yen now? I mean, a few months ago was perfect for it and I missed the boat, if there's another dip I don't see why I shouldn't try and take advantage of it.

Where do i go in Japan if I'm staying for 2 weeks and want to

a) fuck as many college aged japanese girls as possible
b) rely on my knowledge of japanese language as little as possible

>>1214597
If you have a good way to hold JPY, and are willing to lock up thousands of dollars in a currency you can't use then do it.

If not, you can still look at currency forwards, but I don't think it will be worth it for thousands of dollars.

Whenever the current rate makes your travel plans affordable (or your contract work in another country worthwhile) then you should exchange or lock in the rate. Don't bet in either direction.

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>>1212211
>you in 2019 in your well-organised accommodation

>>1214622
Thailand

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Help guys.
Is this really a feasible plan made by my cousin that will be done in the last week of May.

What's the tourist spot in Akiba, aside from window shopping?

What's the recommended shop at / near ShinSekai cause I'm gonna buy nendos with whatever's left of my money, since I plan not to buy anything in Akiba due to my low budget of 160000 yen

>>1214738
I think you should skip Odaiba unless you have a particular interest in that area.
As for Osaka, are you sure you don't mean Shinsaibashi? Shinsekai is a different area that doesn't have many shops.

>>1214738
That's a tight ass plan, my dude. Don't forget you might be jet-lagged.

>>1214829
Odaiba, I think we're just doing it for the gundam.
Shinsekai were doing it for the streetfoods any anime stores nearby?

>>1214856
I only had travelled once outside the country and it was also 6 days in HK, it also involved lots of walking. Hope jet lag wont affect me this time.

>>1214874
>Odaiba, I think we're just doing it for the gundam.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-01/bandai-takes-down-life-size-gundam-statue-in-tokyo-on-march-5/.109369

well about that

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>>1214878
T-thanks for heads up

Calling Park J, this is a message for Park J.
Your car is about to be impounded

How do you guys find out when concerts/events are happening? Do you just follow the twitter of your favorite artists or can you search by dates somewhere?

>>1214932
Might want to check Last.fm

>>1214932
This better be Japan related.
Try songkick

>>1214941
>>1214947
Thanks. Yea, it's for when I visit Japan. I don't go to concerts often, only when I happen to hear about something. But it was a lot harder to find them for a specific 2-week period.

Any "hidden" location tips for Sapporo? Stuck here for an extra day because of logistics.

>>1214738
That is a lot for 6 days. I spend 3 days in Akihabara myself.
Obviously it's up to you and your interests but you're going to be sprinting if you want to get through some of these places in a couple of hours.
E.g. You could easily spend half to a full day in the Arashiyama area.

Keep in mind that you've still yet to learn how to get around in Japan. You'll get on the wrong train at least once.
Maybe stick to just Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Right now it looks like you googled "top things to do in Japan" and added them all to a list without consideration of all the other things you could do around these famous points. You'll save on travel costs too with your budget; Taking a shinkansen isn't cheap.

There isn't a whole lot to do in Akiba other than (window) shopping.
If you're a fan of Love Live you could visit the Kanda Myojin shrine which is a short walk away or you could visit a maid/cat/train/tsundere vampire ninja poker cafe.
Perhaps take a visit to the Akiba Don Quixote instead while you're here, they're all somewhat similar but the Akiba branch does have more of the anime goods and cosplay.
I don't know what you're into but some major stores in Akiba are Yodobashi Camera, Animate, Donki, Mandarake, Toranoano, Gamers. The various Lamarr/Mulan/Alibaba branches are kinda fun to browse if you're new to the place too. Note, it will take more than 2 hours to get through all of these.

If the 100 yen store you're referring to is the same as the one I'm thinking, then it's actually a lot closer to the Harajuku station, 1 stop away. And there isn't much point in visiting unless you want cheap household items. Though Harajuku itself has a street worth visiting if you like alternative fashion styles.

I'm not going through your whole list but lastly, if you want anime stores in Osaka then they're all on Otaroad, a bit of a walk from Shinsaibashi.

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Going to Japan in March for almost the entire month. Have no itinerary other than spending the first 7-10 days in Tokyo.... Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukushima are places I am considering. I want to spend a week out in nature somewhere. Thoughts?

What is there to do in tokyo during the day if you are not a weeb ? I don't mind some anime stuff, but I don't want to go see some weird anime sex doll museum

Thinking about buying a one way ticket in the summer of 2018. I'll spend the next year learning some Japanese.
23 currently ( 24/25at time of trip)
African American.
Culinary Graduate, and 3 years in high class restaurants.
Question. How long can I get away with being homeless/backpacking?
Chances of working for food and lodging?
Any tips and advice will be appreciated.

>>1215008
>buying a one way ticket to Japan

Yea, and when your visitor's visa runs out, then what? Really rethink that through before actually doing it.

You won't be hired for any kind of work since you'll have a tourist visa (plus you're black with *theoretically* one year of Japanese which won't get you very far) so that's off the table.

You can be homeless for as long as you want. A cop may come by and ask for your details which would include your place of residence. Not sure what they would do if you didn't book a place, but to be honest, your plan is pretty terrible as of now. Best bet is to apply now for an English teaching job and hope one of the companies over there throws a visa your way.

>>1214952
If you've got nothing better to do you can check out Otaru, it's not too far from Sapporo. It's nothing exciting but it's got kind of a cool fishing/chill vibe.

>>1215011
Can't he do the hustler thing in kabukichou?

>>1215008
>one way ticket
>no work visa
kek enjoy getting turned around by immigration nignog

Ok weebs, I am in Tokyo at the moment, where can I buy a frog coin purse from Naruto (and other Naruto themed clothes). Went to akihabara today and looked in almost every store and it's just filled with shitty figurines, those UFO toy grabbers or hentai. Couldn't find any Naruto merchandise to save my life.

>>1214932
You can literally go to a show every day in Shibuya and Shinjuku alone.

>>1215026
I think you may find the purse at JUMP SHOP.
There are 3 shops in Tokyo.
At Tokyo station BF1, Tokyo dome city and Skytree 3F Westyard.

>>1211184
please tell me people won't automatically assume I'm a weeb or otaku if I'm white and speak japanese. I don't even watch anime.

for frame of reference, I'm not fat and don't look like a NEET if that helps at all

Are there any live houses in Shinjuku for metal that you guys recommend?

>>1215030
It also depends on the level you speak the language. There are people who start every sentence with 私は and use anime terms. The latter obviously wont apply to you.

EARTHDOM
http://www1.odn.ne.jp/~cfs81480/index.html/menu.html

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Is it true if I buy more than 10k yen in Mandarake, it's tax free?

>>1215029
Thanks my dude, appreciated

I wonder how many weebs have had their dreams crushed in Japan when they realize the girls are nothing like in their animes

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>>1215044
What do you mean? That real life japanese girls looks more like this?

>>1215035
Yes, ask for a 敗者 (haisha) form. Saved quite a bit last time

>>1215044
I like the normal girls. I don't know, I really can't stand how some girls babble in the cutesy high pitched voices. Is it supposed to emulate anime?

>>1215048
Is the form in english and not complicated, what's inside it? Cant seem to find it on google.
Thanks in advance.

>>1215045
Well yes, but it was more in reference to them being soulless robots who are no easier for a western man to pick up than a western woman. Actually i'd go as far to say more difficult.

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Are love hotels (specifically in Osaka) mostly about the same quality? Or are there some better than others? If so, which would be a good balance between quality and affordability?

Are shiitake and yakiniku dishes a meme?

>>1215075
how are mushrooms and grilled meat a meme?

yakiniku is expensive but that's to be expected in an only meat dish in a country where meat is expensive to begin with, even then you can get a 90 minute all you can eat for pretty cheap

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>>1215049
>I really can't stand how some girls babble in the cutesy high pitched voices

I did a semester abroad in high school in Kazo and by the end I wanted to rip the throats out of all the other girls I went to school with for precisely this reason.

new thread >>1215087

>>1215044
How many visitors to America are disappointed everyone isn't yellow skinned with massive overbites?

>>1215001
4>1>2>3

>>1215003
A lot. Tokyo is pretty big. What do you like to do? If you like coffee shops at home, look for cool coffee shops here. If you like spiritual shit, go to temples and shrines. If you like museums go to museums. Tokyo isn't anime land. There are other things to do.

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Amerifat here and experienced Europe traveler. Flying to Tokyo in March and plan on maybe going to Kyoto/Fukushima.with this being my first trip to Asia, given 3-4 weeks, should I spend it all in Japan or should I take a shot over to Taipei or Seoul for the last week or so?