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  • J
    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.

      last edited by 18 Sept 2017, 22:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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)

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          • S
            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.).

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              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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              • G
                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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                • G
                  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

                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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

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                    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 M 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 18 Apr 2025, 02:58 Reply Quote 0
                      • M
                        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
                        • AlexA
                          Alex
                          IHUK Crew
                          @mhussy
                          Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                          @mhussy the stock holding of Japanese stores and IHUK is not linked. They do not stock several cuts that we do, and they will have stock of some older products we have sold out of as well as current stock too.

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                          • MizmazzleM
                            Mizmazzle
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                            Hey folks. We’re heading to Vietnam in June. It just so happens we have a 10 hour layover in Tokyo!!

                            So, you know what I want to do!! I’m heading straight to Hachioji to check out the Iron Heart shop!! So stoked to have this random opportunity.

                            I was kind of planning on just taking an Uber (is that even an option?) straight to Hachioji to save time as we need to be as efficient as possible.

                            I’ve got probably about 6 hours to check out the area between 8am-1pm ish.

                            Our objective is to hit the IH shop and maybe check out the neighborhood and eat lunch before returning to the airport.

                            Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

                            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                            last edited by 11 May 2024, 23:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • MizmazzleM
                              Mizmazzle
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                              Ah fuck me!! We will be there on 6/18 which is a Tuesday. Looks like IH Hachioji is closed on Tuesdays. I think I’m going to cry 😥

                              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                              last edited by 11 May 2024, 23:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • pechelmanP
                                pechelman
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                Probably a little overcome by events, but public transportation would be the way to go to hachioji. It's pretty far outside of town and even further from the airports.

                                Instead, stash your luggage at a locker, hop on a train, and go to Ueno. Lots of great shops for denim and leather, street food, and a great atmosphere. Also 2k540 is near which has some cool artisan shops. Certainly this is enough to kill a few hours. After there it's up to you and where to go. I'd probably say to book entrance to Shibuya sky to see the massive city, stroll through Shinjuku gardens, and then find ramen or whatever before heading back to the airport.

                                Alternatively, Ueno, 2k540, ramen, the sky tree, the zoo or senso ji, is a similar day and much more compact.

                                last edited by pechelman 5 Dec 2024, 00:12 11 May 2024, 23:35 MizmazzleM 1 Reply Last reply 11 May 2024, 23:41 Reply Quote 1
                                • MizmazzleM
                                  Mizmazzle
                                  見習いボス
                                  @pechelman
                                  Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                  @pechelman thanks holmes!! These are great suggestions. Is the bus system pretty easy to navigate?

                                  In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                  last edited by 11 May 2024, 23:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • pechelmanP
                                    pechelman
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                    It's an experience. Though if you've ridden mass transit in any large city it's like that, but bigger, faster, and amazing. Google maps is your friend! Getting around Tokyo is more about trains than buses but it's all pretty straightforward we found except navigating inside Shinjuku station which is kinda poorly signed imo and heavily under construction as of last October.

                                    Also about Ueno, there's at least a couple of shops that sell IH there so all may not be lost.

                                    Fyi you'll need to pickup an IC card (eg pasmo passport card) to get around, pick one up at the airport. I think you have to charge it with a minimum of 1500yen but you can use this for just about everything including buying snacks at the airport.

                                    last edited by pechelman 5 Nov 2024, 23:51 11 May 2024, 23:51 MizmazzleM 1 Reply Last reply 12 May 2024, 00:09 Reply Quote 1
                                    • MizmazzleM
                                      Mizmazzle
                                      見習いボス
                                      @pechelman
                                      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                      @pechelman super helpful, all of this!!
                                      I’m not going to lie, I’m crushed that IH will be closed. But we’ll make a great day of it anyhow. Much appreciated. I did message IH Tokyo on IG to double check. Haha

                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                      last edited by 12 May 2024, 00:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                      • pechelmanP
                                        pechelman
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                        You're welcome and good luck! Tokyo is so fun even if you only have a day. Hachioji is a trek for sure even if you're staying on the west side of Tokyo somewhere. If you do end up in Ueno I can point you to an amazing ramen place that specializes in this ultra rich amazing chicken based style that was our favorite of anything we had over 3wks there last year.

                                        last edited by 12 May 2024, 00:16 MizmazzleM 1 Reply Last reply 12 May 2024, 00:36 Reply Quote 0
                                        • MizmazzleM
                                          Mizmazzle
                                          見習いボス
                                          @pechelman
                                          Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                          @pechelman I will 100% hit you up on that ramen spot!! Having this little chunk of time to see Japan, even if only for a day, is just the icing on the cake of this whole trip!! Just three weeks until takeoff!!

                                          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                          last edited by 12 May 2024, 00:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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