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    JAPAN TRIP November 2011

    Iron Heart Meet Ups & Travel
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    • michaeljcrM
      michaeljcr
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      Hi Chris - yes indeed, it'd be interesting to know. Like I said, I've no idea, only really read about the jacket applications. Nice looking boots though! I'd be willing to test drive them and find out… 😃

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      • injunjackI
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        well, even Langlitz uses goat in their jackets…...for motorcycling.

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          The random umbrellas populating the streets of Kobe make me really want to go back to Japan.

          The beer just seems to taste better there, too.

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          • MastersOfDeathM
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            @that_was_easy:

            The beer just seems to taste better there, too.

            probably to do with the price.  I don't think I've ever drunk a pint so slow in my life 😛 😉

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            • kiyaK
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              @that_was_easy:

              The beer just seems to taste better there, too.

              This is definitely very far from the truth unless you like your beer near flavorless and super fizzy.

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                @kiya:

                @that_was_easy:

                The beer just seems to taste better there, too.

                This is definitely very far from the truth unless you like your beer near flavorless and super fizzy.

                No kidding! Japanese beer is made to not overpower whatever you're eating but its not very drinkable on its own… Fortunately jibiru is starting to show up at conbinins lately.

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                • Megatron1505M
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                  Can't agree with that, I love Kirin and Asahi Black beer. Kirin (ichi ban at least) reminds me a lot of Corona, which is another favourite of mine.

                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                  • ChrisC
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                    Hitachino Nest brews quality beer.  Not super fizzy or near flavorless.  Much smaller production than the major Japanese brewers, but that's always the case with good beer.  After all, if you judged American beer based on Budweiser, Coors and Miller Light, you'd probably consider it not worth drinking, either.  But if you hunt down some Dogfish Head, Ommegang or Shiner, you'll have a very different perspective.

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                    • GilesG
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                      Waiting outside the restaurant for seats.  Often a problem when there is a large group of you and there is a general inability to plan…....

                      And I chose this, it was a like a Lasagne but utilising noodles instead of pasta sand the ground beef was in the form of 3 meatballs.  And it was delicious…

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        Hitachino Nest wasn't widely available until recently, fortunately it is one of the jibiru that are starting to show up in convenience stores along with Yona Yona (better on tap but passable in a can), Coedo, Ginga Kogen and Otaru Beer up north.

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                          And if you're really in a bind Toris Highball in a can is pretty good.

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                          • Megatron1505M
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                            I suppose absence and perspective play a part too, I know plenty of friends from over seas who love Carling (UK beer), personally I wouldn't wash a dog in it.

                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                              @Giles:

                              Waiting outside the restaurant for seats.  Often a problem when there is a large group of you and there is a general inability to plan…....

                              And I chose this, it was a like a Lasagne but utilising noodles instead of pasta sand the ground beef was in the form of 3 meatballs.  And it was delicious...

                              Was that in Shibuya? The meat company that owns that chain also has a kobe beef burger joint – http://www.kuroge-wagyu.com/bc/

                              Edit: Doh my wife just told me they're not owned by the same company… Still worth checking out the burger place though.

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                              • ?
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                                @Giles:

                                Does anyone know what shirt she's wearing?
                                The one not holding the menu.

                                Ive just bought the same shirt from a seller on ebay

                                I think its a HNW-54W from 2008 collection ?

                                http://tfh.flat-head.com/modules/flat_head/index.php?content_id=91

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                                • GilesG
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                                  At Narita airport, got upgraded to business, probably get more sleep in the next 10 hours than we got all week….

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    At Narita airport, got upgraded to business, probably get more sleep in the next 10 hours than we got all week….

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • madmondayM
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                                      have safe flights all.

                                      G$, i'll give you until Wednesday before i start nagging again.

                                      this trip was very light on photos, i take it you all have a lot to break down for the masses  😠

                                      head high, middle finger higher

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                                      • GilesG
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                                        Beatle took a load in Hachioji, but she did not have her PC with her.  I am sure she will start posting now she is home again….

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • Megatron1505M
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                                          Looking forward to the pics  🙂

                                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                          • riffblaster generalR
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                                            keep em coming!  digging this thread!!

                                            PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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