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    gouki74
    Haraki san Prodigy
    @Mizmazzle
    Joined: 9 Sept 2022

    @Mizmazzle You also have the Ochanimizu district if you want to buy a guitar or any music instrument 😁

    Leather goods custom made creator
    Insta: le_poulpe74

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      Mizmazzle
      見習いボス
      @gouki74
      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

      @gouki74 noted!!! I’ll def be on the lookout for record stores!!

      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...

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        pechelman
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 24 Jan 2022

        @Mizmazzle there are a couple of brand stores, I think Japan blue has one?, but for the most part each store has a mix of brands generally specializing in different items. Lots of leather stores, military style ones, and then just other American casual, etc. It's a pretty packed and lively area. Harajiku is the place to go for the more brand specific store shopping experience if you want, but it's further away and for a short layover may be less efficient to snag a few items.

        The IH selection is pretty slim as drpat notes. I was there a couple weeks before him and saw a few different shirt styles from fresh releases and one of two jean cuts. I didn't recall seeing any IH in harajuku fwiw, but I also wasn't looking too hard.

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          Alex
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 28 Sept 2009

          There is no IH in Harajuku

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            Nik
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 12 Nov 2020

            Not sure if this is the right place to ask and hoping people at the 21st anniversary party can give more advice, but basically, going to Tokyo for two weeks in April, what should we do?

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              goosehd
              Mod Squad
              @Nik
              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

              @Nik Moved your question to this thread. There are some pretty good recommendations already here and I’m sure others will chime in with their experiences.

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                jfk1117
                Haraki san Student
                @Nik
                Joined: 28 Sept 2022

                @Nik
                Teamlabs
                Sushisho masa
                Nezu Museum
                Day trip or overnight to kamakura/enoshima - R Antiques if you do
                Butagami
                Bar Benfiddich
                Heiwa Doboruku Brewery
                Proto ceramics
                Shirosaka
                Shop till ya drop

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

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                  louisbosco
                  啓蒙家
                  @Nik
                  Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                  @Nik could give you some stuff if youre heading for the party?

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

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                    Nik
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                    Thanks @jfk1117 and yes @louisbosco see you at the party will be great to catch up and will appreciate your ideas

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                      gouki74
                      Haraki san Prodigy
                      @Nik
                      Joined: 9 Sept 2022

                      @Nik Funny, it's exactly what we'll do with my wife and son from 14th to 28-29th 😁 😁

                      Leather goods custom made creator
                      Insta: le_poulpe74

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                        Nik
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                        Cool @gouki74 we can share information and maybe meet up for a visit to a denim or boot shop

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                          gouki74
                          Haraki san Prodigy
                          @Nik
                          Joined: 9 Sept 2022

                          @Nik could be cool to meet you there yes 😉
                          We can cross our informations off course, we checked with a travel agency since we won't stay there all the time, we also plan to go to Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima.

                          Leather goods custom made creator
                          Insta: le_poulpe74

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                            Alex
                            IHUK Crew
                            @Nik
                            Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                            @Nik said in Tokyo (JP):

                            Not sure if this is the right place to ask and hoping people at the 21st anniversary party can give more advice, but basically, going to Tokyo for two weeks in April, what should we do?

                            lots of people at the party will have a load of ideas, myself included

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                              Nik
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                              Recommendations for which area to stay in while in Tokyo for the first time? Thinking Shibuya? Would like to be near good food and coffee, art, and of course good clothing shops.

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                                louisbosco
                                啓蒙家
                                @Nik
                                Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                @Nik sorry we didn't have a proper conversation.

                                I've always picked shinawaga as it is a fantastic transit point to either Narita or Haneda airport without having to change trains. There's a couple of hotels opposite the train station which makes it easier lugging luggages about. (Shinagawa Prince)

                                Recently, I've kinda liked Higashi-Ginza as it makes the subway line there makes it easier to travel east-west between Shibuya/ Harajuku, Nakameguro and Tsukiji. Also conveniently located to the main JR Line of Tokyo station. Stayed there in April this year, at the AC Hotel. However, it would require a changing onto the subway lines depending on which part of japan you are coming from.

                                Stayed in Shibuya before too but was a little troublesome getting to the hotel. but very centrally located for Shibuya.

                                if you want good clothing shops, you'll have to stay in Hachioji 😜

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

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                                  Nik
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                  Thanks @louisbosco I'll look into all that

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                                    louisbosco
                                    啓蒙家
                                    @Nik
                                    Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                    @Nik The AC might be a little pricey. but I was trying to clock some Marriott nights for my status fast track. hope that gives you a little insight into the area and see the options available.

                                    the Shinagawa price has been a trusty hotel I've stayed at in 2011, 13, 16, 19 and 23. they've shifted buildings since I first stayed in 2011

                                    "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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                                      pechelman
                                      啓蒙家
                                      @Nik
                                      Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                      @Nik Tokyo is a huge place. Do you have a list of places or things you'll want to do? How long are you there? If you can, try to stay near those places to avoid taking lots of 30minute trains everyday. Maybe even consider staying in the Shinjuku area for the first half and Akihibara/Ueno for the second, for example.

                                      Personally, Harajuku felt pretty commercialized to me and not quite what I was expecting and would instead recommend Ueno (and Hachioji of course!) for the typical americana, heritage, denim, leather, sort of clothing. If you want high fashion, that will be a different answer (Ginza and Omotesando most likely).

                                      Also be sure to checkout a department store while you're there. Dont miss the basements! Specifically, I thought Isetan in Shinjuku makes Nordstrom's looks like Walmart.

                                      Also, there's good food everywhere in Tokyo. Literally all around you in the normal sense, but also above and below you. Sometimes what you'll be looking for is "right in front of you" on the map but it's really 3F up or 2 down. Having said that, if there are certain foodie stops you want, consider if you need reservations and/or plan to get there early or on very off times (~3pm for example).

                                      Our last trip we stayed at a Tokyu Stay in Shinjuku East Side that was relatively comfortable for a room in Tokyo and also included a washer/dryer IN ROOM. This sold it for us since we were here for a handful of days at the end of our trip. My only complaint as a first time visitor is that the Shinjuku station can be really overwhelming and hard to navigate, especially if it's still under heavy construction like it was last year. It was also a little bit further than I'd have preferred from the main stations requiring a ~7-10min walk iirc.

                                      We're headed back to Japan over US Thanksgiving (and as it turns out, also Japanese Thanksgiving Holiday...lol). We booked the same hotel chain, but this time in Shibuya to be a little closer to the station and a few other things we'd like to explore. It also has the washer in room.

                                      Other areas we considered were Ueno/Akihibara and Akasaka. Ultimately, Ueno area lost out just because we couldnt find the right set of amenities and it was further from more of the things and Akasaka because of the amenities we wanted for laundry at room prices we were willing to spend.

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                                        Nik
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                        Thanks @pechelman those are good points. I'm reading the first guidebook I could get my hands on, lonely planet, and am making a list of where I want to go. So far in Tokyo it is mostly parks, museums, and shops. My wife is more interested food so she will research those things. Thanks for the advice about looking at how long it takes to get to things, I've started doing that now. Washer/dryer in room is a good idea too. Hope you have a good trip in Nov.

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                                          louisbosco
                                          啓蒙家
                                          @Nik
                                          Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                          @Nik how long will you be there for?

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

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