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    louisbosco
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 21 Feb 2013

    i wonder if anybody from this forum is living in tokyo??? i would like a favour please..

    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

    • Harvey Specter
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      JeremySl
      Banned
      Joined: 14 Dec 2014

      Out of nowhere, it seems that our next trip will be to Japan. My wife happened to find a good price on tickets & 10 minutes later we booked.

      2 adults 40s, 2 girls 3 & 7.

      We arrive into Tokyo on the 6th of April and fly out of Tokyo on the 18th. And thats all we have planned/confirmed at the moment.

      Well obviously want to break it down into something like three 4 day trips vs 12 days of Tokyo.

      So….Any thoughts? What would you do with 2 weeks in Japan?

      Thanks in advance.

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        Snowy
        Joined: 15 Jun 2012

        You'd have to hit up Kyoto on a day trip. Mt Fuji on another. That's the obvious day trips out of the way.

        Kyoto really can be 2-3 days itself, and then you can get to Osaka and other places from there.

        I'd suggest 3 days in Kyoto, spend the rest in Tokyo.

        More later, need to pack to get to Brisbane this way. Owe a guy an e-mail with suggestions also, so will get stuff together.

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          dylantbmayes
          Joined: 10 May 2014

          Tokyo Disneyland!

          INSTAGRAM: @DYLANTBMAYES | FACEBOOK.COM/DYLANTBMAYES

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            Snowy
            Joined: 15 Jun 2012

            Okay, So let's go.

            Akihabara is a must see at some point, it's "Electric Town" and Maid Cafe central over there.

            Shibuya for it's famous crossing, just outside the JR station there. Also 109 for the most cutting edge women's fashion.
            Lots of good bars in the area also.

            UOBEI SUSHI - Shibuya Tokyo
            24-8, 1F, Leisure Plaza Bld., Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 150-0042

            Is in the area for the most crazy sushi train you'll ever experience

            Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama is worth a day trip if into noodles at all.

            Head to Ueno JR station for the markets, and the most tight density of Denim shops anywhere. Hinoya and others there, 4 shops from memory.

            I'd skip Harajuku, but it's still on everyone's lists. There's no Girls doing dress up there any more. Meiji Shrine is very much so worth visiting if you're in the area of Harajuku.

            Yakitori Alley Shinjuku is worth a visit for a dinner, close to station and amazing food/experiences.

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              setandsetting
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 5 Jan 2016

              Any recommendations for hotels (or just what neighborhoods to stay in) for Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

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                Pips78
                Joined: 24 Mar 2017

                Sorry for the thread revival, I will be in Asia from April to mid May of next year so thinking about going to Japan for a week or so.  Is there a big difference in price of jeans in Japan compared to the UK.

                What area is best to stay in that is central to it all bars night life and a bit of shopping during the day don't mind bit of a walk.

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                  setandsetting
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 5 Jan 2016

                  If anyone's got recommendations for eating/drinking (or any other cool stuff to do) in Tokyo, Osaka, and/or Kyoto, I'd love to hear 'em! Especially looking for non-touristy (or not super touristy but still cool for foreigners) beer bars.

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                    UnTucked
                    Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                    Osaka, I recommend an American owned Rock bar called "Cherry Bomb" in Shinsaibashi, near Namba.

                    I imagine if you're going to Osaka, you'll hit up Namba, because the new IH store is close by, along with Hinoya, and a couple of other stops I can't name off the top of my head after a few beers.

                    In search of:
                    IHV-04, med.
                    IHSH-185, large
                    IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                      JDelage
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                      @setandsetting:

                      If anyone's got recommendations for eating/drinking (or any other cool stuff to do) in Tokyo, Osaka, and/or Kyoto, I'd love to hear 'em! Especially looking for non-touristy (or not super touristy but still cool for foreigners) beer bars.

                      My favorite restaurant in Tokyo is Tatsukichi Shinjuku.

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                        setandsetting
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 5 Jan 2016

                        @JDelage:

                        @setandsetting:

                        If anyone's got recommendations for eating/drinking (or any other cool stuff to do) in Tokyo, Osaka, and/or Kyoto, I'd love to hear 'em! Especially looking for non-touristy (or not super touristy but still cool for foreigners) beer bars.

                        My favorite restaurant in Tokyo is Tatsukichi Shinjuku.

                        Yum. That looks right up my alley.

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                          setandsetting
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 5 Jan 2016

                          @UnTucked:

                          Osaka, I recommend an American owned Rock bar called "Cherry Bomb" in Shinsaibashi, near Namba.

                          I imagine if you're going to Osaka, you'll hit up Namba, because the new IH store is close by, along with Hinoya, and a couple of other stops I can't name off the top of my head after a few beers.

                          Thanks. Unfortunately we'll miss taco Tuesday but as we probably will be in Namba I'll check it out.

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                            UnTucked
                            Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                            @setandsetting:

                            @UnTucked:

                            Osaka, I recommend an American owned Rock bar called "Cherry Bomb" in Shinsaibashi, near Namba.

                            I imagine if you're going to Osaka, you'll hit up Namba, because the new IH store is close by, along with Hinoya, and a couple of other stops I can't name off the top of my head after a few beers.

                            Thanks. Unfortunately we'll miss taco Tuesday but as we probably will be in Namba I'll check it out.

                            That's terrible, because the fish tacos are amazing!

                            In search of:
                            IHV-04, med.
                            IHSH-185, large
                            IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                            last edited by 18 Sept 2017, 22:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              shego
                              Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                              I've booked a two week trip for later this year. First time! Appreciate any input/info on 2 week Japan itineraries and recommends for hotels/accommodation at key places (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto etc.).

                              last edited by 10 Jun 2019, 13:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • JCMx800J
                                JCMx800
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 20 Sept 2012

                                Is Iron Heart Hachioji the only branch near Tokyo or is a IH Shop direct in Tokyo? Don’t know if I wanna go to Hachioji again in my next trip. It was a fun bus ride tho…

                                Places I liked in Tokyo:
                                Iron Heart Hachioji
                                Full Count Harajuku
                                Warehouse Ebisu
                                Junky Special Shinjuku
                                Supreme/Neighborhood Harajuku
                                All the Vintage Shops in Harajuku

                                3x Hinoya and 610 Americana in Ueno are ok, too crowded for my liking.

                                Vegan Food:
                                Ts Tan Tan
                                Ain Soph Ripple
                                Afuri
                                Mr Farmer
                                Pickled Plum Onigiri at 7/11 😃

                                Went to SDA and RMC in Osaka so no mentioning in my Tokyo List...

                                Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                                XXX

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                                • GilesG
                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  No Iron Heart shop in central Tokyo, I am afraid…

                                  If you go to Hachioji, I would not go by bus....

                                  https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3785.msg193305#msg193305

                                  "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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                                  • gaseousclayG
                                    gaseousclay
                                    Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                                    @Snowy:

                                    Japanese Baseball is amazing! So much co-ordination, activity, and general buzz from the crowd. 3.5 hours of non-stop 'things' for players and runs etc. Goes SO far beyond the rally cap/sweep traditions.

                                    Worth going to for anyone in Japan up for an experience, don't even need to like the game! (but it'll help).

                                    http://www.japanball.com/tickets.htm is where I got our tickets from, delivered to the hotel.

                                    The Seibu Lions were my favorite team back in the early to mid-80’s. My mom hated my Lions baseball cap for some reason and always hid it from me. Last time I went to a Japanese ball game was in 2000 or thereabouts. I think my ex and I saw the Yomiuri Giants and the Chunichi Dragons I think

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                                    WTB:
                                    IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                    IHSH-19

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                                    • bongunoB
                                      bonguno
                                      Haraki san Student
                                      Joined: 29 Dec 2022

                                      Going to Japan for the first time with trips to Osaka and Kyoto. Already have some shopping spots planned out but hoping for some recommendations for anything else. Food, attractions, etc. I understand it's easily to look stuff up but I'd love to hear your opinions on what's worth it or what's not. Great appreciated.

                                      Also does the IH stores have different stock then what's available to IHUK's website? Curious.

                                      last edited by 8 Dec 2023, 16:02 mhussyM 1 Reply Last reply 1 Mar 2024, 05:47 Reply Quote 0
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                                        jfk1117
                                        Haraki san Student
                                        Joined: 28 Sept 2022

                                        Anyone happen to know of any good vintage / second hand stores that carry Japanese clothing? When I went years ago I found most were littered with vintage Americana / Harley tees.

                                        Wtb
                                        Brown or blue hairline duck - ihsh-92 - XL

                                        last edited by 18 Jan 2024, 22:28 D 1 Reply Last reply 28 days ago Reply Quote 0
                                        • mhussyM
                                          mhussy
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          @bonguno
                                          Joined: 9 Jan 2024

                                          @bonguno said in Tokyo (JP):

                                          Going to Japan for the first time with trips to Osaka and Kyoto. Already have some shopping spots planned out but hoping for some recommendations for anything else. Food, attractions, etc. I understand it's easily to look stuff up but I'd love to hear your opinions on what's worth it or what's not. Great appreciated.

                                          Also does the IH stores have different stock then what's available to IHUK's website? Curious.
                                          @bonguno how was your experience in Japan. It's in my bucket list for long time.

                                          last edited by 1 Mar 2024, 05:47 AlexA 1 Reply Last reply 1 Mar 2024, 06:00 Reply Quote 0
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