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Sandstorm wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:46 pm Sort out your mobile roaming data plan before you go. You'll be living on Google Maps to get around and will rack up huge data charges if you're not careful.

Sandstorm wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:46 pm Sort out your mobile roaming data plan before you go. You'll be living on Google Maps to get around and will rack up huge data charges if you're not careful.

mat the expat wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:36 pm

Sandstorm wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:46 pm Sort out your mobile roaming data plan before you go. You'll be living on Google Maps to get around and will rack up huge data charges if you're not careful.

Plenty of WiFi around now


Swords, of course

Yeeb wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:41 pm Not been before , is anything there good to buy and cheaper than in Uk ? Electronics ? Jeans ?

SaintK wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:35 pm

Yeeb wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:41 pm Not been before , is anything there good to buy and cheaper than in Uk ? Electronics ? Jeans ?

Electronics aren't a lot cheaper in my experience(depends on exchange rate) but you will likely see newer models of a lot of things that haven't released in Europe yet.
I know you're a bit of a philistine when it comes to food and restaurants but make sure you are taken or steered towards a decent izakaya and a good tempura restaurant. The food in Japan is outrageosly good and varied.
You haven't said where you are going, I've been to Tokyo four times and it is the most bonkers place I've ever been to......it's fantastic!
I'm sure Kiwias will give you the locals heads up when he logs on

Yeeb wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:38 pm

SaintK wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:35 pm

Yeeb wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:41 pm Not been before , is anything there good to buy and cheaper than in Uk ? Electronics ? Jeans ?

Electronics aren't a lot cheaper in my experience(depends on exchange rate) but you will likely see newer models of a lot of things that haven't released in Europe yet.
I know you're a bit of a philistine when it comes to food and restaurants but make sure you are taken or steered towards a decent izakaya and a good tempura restaurant. The food in Japan is outrageosly good and varied.
You haven't said where you are going, I've been to Tokyo four times and it is the most bonkers place I've ever been to......it's fantastic!
I'm sure Kiwias will give you the locals heads up when he logs on

You been to one of those geisha places where you eat sushi right out of her cunt ?

Lobby wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:53 pm I was going to say that, as its Yeeb, used schoolgirls' knickers, but didn't want to lower the tone. However, I see Yeeb has already done so.

Sandstorm wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:37 pm

mat the expat wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:36 pm

Sandstorm wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:46 pm Sort out your mobile roaming data plan before you go. You'll be living on Google Maps to get around and will rack up huge data charges if you're not careful.

Plenty of WiFi around now


Swords, of course

Take it home in his hand luggage?

Sinkers wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:32 am I spent a fortune on CD’s and vinyl when I lived there. Reissues that you couldn’t find anywhere else. Was quite a while ago though.
In general my impression was that the Japanese were keen hobbyists, enthusiasts, nerds. Old cars, old bikes, old clothes, fishing golf etc. From the mainstream to Stuff that might by niche here (not talking about porn) there would be a market there.
So if you have any interest/hobby at all, I’d look for local suppliers.

PS - stay away from Roppongi nightlife if you want any money left at the end

tabascoboy wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:36 am
I probably wouldn't leave Akihabara

Sinkers wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:47 am Yeeb wouldn’t leave Roppongi. Something for every “preference” there

Yeeb wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:27 am

Sinkers wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:47 am Yeeb wouldn’t leave Roppongi. Something for every “preference” there

Is that the area where a friend tells me there is a special area for women who like dressing as schoolgirls, another one for fatties , another rockerbilly … basically you are directed to the street of your purve choice ?

Sinkers wrote: Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:30 am

Yeeb wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:27 am

Sinkers wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:47 am Yeeb wouldn’t leave Roppongi. Something for every “preference” there

Is that the area where a friend tells me there is a special area for women who like dressing as schoolgirls, another one for fatties , another rockerbilly … basically you are directed to the street of your purve choice ?

Yo yogi park is where the actual cosplay kids, rockerbillies etc hang out i think
But if you’re an older gentleman who likes for example girls in school uniform, engaging your fantasy/ fetish for groping young girls on public transport or for golden showers, I’ve heard that those and more might be available to you in Roppongi.