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Am I going to get lynched if I eea

Going again in January, hopefully with my two friends. Anyone give a rundown on skiing? Am I retarded for wanting to learn how to ski while there or is it fine? Is it expensive? Think will go to Nagano because I don't really want to go all the way to Hokkaido, though I heard there's some places in Shimane for skiing. I doubt they would care about going to Kyoto, just want to fuck around and do gen z tourist shit probably, but I want to go back to Nagasaki and Nagoya, as well Hiroshima, Shikoku and Fukuoka. But I also want to see snow so maybe going up Tohoku would be nice. This is the fourth time I'm going and I don't want to be a loser like last time when I spent most of my day trying to use dating apps and getting rejected then wandering the streets at night and accomplishing nothing.
Also want to see train stuff, like find every train in the country, ride more obscure trains and do limited expresses instead of Shinkansen everywhere. I really enjoyed taking the Hinotori from Osaka to Nagoya. Shinkansen is still peak comfy though, especially at night.

>>2803484
>skiing
No clue about that so some other anon can hopefully take point on that
>I doubt they would care about going to Kyoto,
Understandable, Kyoto is worth a day trip maybe
>just want to fuck around and do gen z tourist shit probably,
>but I want to go back to Nagasaki and Nagoya, as well Hiroshima, Shikoku and Fukuoka.
Sounds like you need to discuss this and quite frankly a lot of the vacation with your friends before you go
>But I also want to see snow so maybe going up Tohoku would be nice.
There are other snowy places too, like Shirakawa for example
>This is the fourth time I'm going and I don't want to be a loser like last time when I spent most of my day trying to use dating apps and getting rejected then wandering the streets at night and accomplishing nothing.
Yeah, buddy. Yeah
>Also want to see train stuff, like find every train in the country,
ride more obscure trains and do limited expresses instead of Shinkansen everywhere.
>I really enjoyed taking the Hinotori from Osaka to Nagoya.
>Shinkansen is still peak comfy though, especially at night.
This is another thing you'd have to bring up with your friends, touch base you know

>>2803498
>Understandable, Kyoto is worth a day trip maybe
ive been, im just thinking where we need to go and where we need to stop. I dont want to say it, but might cut kansai out completely and just go straight to Hiroshima/Kyushu. However, i went to Fushimi Inari last january with my mother, she couldnt climb the whole thing so i want to go back and finish it.
>There are other snowy places too, like Shirakawa for example
I was thinking like staying in an area that just has snow. Idk im just all over the place, ive done so much but theres still so many places to go and still not enough time.

>>2803434 (OP)
I found a woman off Tinder to show me around Tokyo. She speaks English well, so it should be fun.

>>2803513
I wish I had pictures of myself so I could even make a Tinder

>>2803513
Show your profile if you arent lying, what are the rest of us doing wrong?

>>2803526
I don't want to dox myself, but I'm just traditionally good looking and tallish. It's not magical. I also put my profession on it, and my profession is one that is stereotypically assumed to make money.

If I were younger, I would probably do better because I think my age filters out women before they even get a chance to see my appearance.

If you're also good looking but not getting matches, it's because you don't know how to take photos of your face that highlight your jaw, cheekbones, and conceals any recission of your hairline. Get lighting that makes your skin look good and not show lines.

If you get matches in your home country, you can get matches in Tokyo.

>picture inside an F1 garage
>shirtless pic on the beach
>snowboarding
>cooking
>surfing
>hiking
justByourself

>>2803558
None of that is necessary. You do need one shirtless pic, though.

Just take pictures where your face looks male model-y and have your height set at 6

>>2803434 (OP)
>>2798604

>>2803565
Not in Japan but my thirst trap photo was taken by a girl I was teaching how to shoot DSLR in manual at the beach. She got the perfect angle and the quality of the photo is to die for. Well worth sugar daddying her ass for a couple days.

Will japan still be fun if i have no interest in s*x

>>2803542
>>2803558
Nigga I don't get matches at home, that's why I'm in this situation in the first place. I got matches but it never went anywhere in Japan. My photos aren't good but I couldn't pull off a shirtless photo. Im just average, low muscle mass, and pretty hairy. At least I'm white, but these days that's just not enough.

/jpg/ - tinder circlejerk edition?

any tohoku enjoyers here? staying near yamagata

>>2803614
What's there to do in Tohoku? Looks like the rust belt of Japan.

>>2803614
>>2803501

>>2803597
Yes, next month will be my third time there. I'm still a virgin and scared of women. Just enjoying nature and some culture.

This is unsurprising, but a lot of Japanese women are repelled by Otaku/anime culture.

Everything I read online about Fukuoka seems to be some variation of "it has food and shopping", but so what? Is it overhyped by Asian tourists or is it actually worth visiting for a few days?

How many prefectures have you been to? Do you make it a habit to try and visit a lot or all of them?
I'd count visiting a prefecture as being physically inside it and spending any amount of money, not just passing through on a train, so im at 13.

>>2803671
The food is great and the food stalls are cool but the nightlife is just Korean men trying to find a Japanese wife

>Am I retarded for wanting to learn how to ski while there or is it fine?

You'd need an instructor and it would probably take several days of training on beginner's hills to reach a semi-adequate level. Do you have time for that? Even after you're done with ski school you may not be fit to safely navigate steeper slopes yet.

>>2803708
>>2803484

>>2803484
Anon more than fucking anything, I would recommend a bit of practice before you go to mitigate the chance of injury as much as possible, at the very least learn to stand and slow down when moving. Maybe it's different from snowboarding, but it's easy to fall the wrong way on the slopes and end up with a concussion or even a dislocated or broken bone. And the absolute last thing you want is to deal with some kind of hospital visit abroad.

>>2803714
If it's the anon who went to Japan last year with his mom wishing she wasn't there because she was a dead weight to him and so he could stalk japanese girls, he's a complete and utter retard.
Unless he got some common sense, that fag will go skiing thinking he can learn how to under 2 hours, then break a bone or hurt someone else.

Hello /jpg/. I am heading to Japan this October 24th to November 7th with three friends. Do you recommend any type of hotels for first timers? We don't want hovels but we don't need luxury either. We are doing Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Okinawa then back to Tokyo. If you have any recommendations I'd love to hear them. Just finding this general so I'm researching the sticky itineraries and all. We're 33-35age range looking for mostly cultural aspects while keeping Tokyo moreso the going all out/shopping portions

>>2803744
Business hotels.

>>2803736
Damn y'all niggas remember that. Honestly didn't think the learning curve was that steep based off what my friend said so I guess he's just a genetic god. Gonna not focus on women, and just hang out with my niggas. That was a low point and I'm not about to let it happen again because it made my time a waste. I realized that and I'm not gonna waste it. I'm not going because this time I promised to meet a girl last time so I think that's a better start.

>>2803695
slept in 6 so far, adding another 3 or 4 this year, hope to do them all minus okinawa

Does anyone have some must-do's of Kyoto/Osaka? Any particular experience in a hotel that made you appreciate it over the rest? I am open to any and all stories as my trip is being structured more and more

>>2803434 (OP)
is it true that young beauty specialists now take >1000$ for an hour session of using traditional japanese soap?
Is there no way to foot scrubing cheaper?

>>2803671
I went there, this is about it.
It was right at the end of my trip, so i was tired anyway. But there just wasnt a lot to do. I spent most of my time hopping between anime shops. Then i climbed some stairs and found some cats at a shrine.
The food nightmarkets were not that good.

>>2803657
dont worry I'll convert them to anime with my bwc (bsmall white cwallet)

>>2803753
These are some things you can do: Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Kurmon Market, Shinsekai, USJ, Osaka Expo, Minoo Park, Nara day trip, Baseball game, Hiroshima day trip.

You could probably spend 1-3 days here

how do i get a girlfriend and leave america? im sick of the fat people and i just want someone to love me.

>>2803753
i heard coco room - its next to the oldest and most famous yukaku in Osaka and maybe all of Nihon

>>2803744
APA is good value, the big towers in particular, the smaller ones are less pretty. The baths in the rooms are pretty modest, the public onsens are good though.

Dormy Inn is a bit more expensive, but also nicer overall.

>>2803753
>must-do's Osaka

The one hotpockets don't want you to talk about, iykyk

I want to visit a hard Off or similar to get some old games. Are there still deals to be found, or has it been ruined by shitty youtubers?

Never really travelled and Japan is the only place i want to go. I just booked flights out of colorado from sept 5th (arriving in tokyo 6th afternoon) to 20th. I'm curious how long i should stay in each city and suggestions on where to stay in each. I dont have any real ideas on what i want to see when im there. The only thing i do know i want to see is Tokyo sea life park, maybe the ghibli museum if i can get tickets, and then a day probably walking around akihabara.

My biggest issues is i hate planning have no idea where to stay though chatGPT suggested THE GATE HOTEL ASAKUSA KAMINARIMON which does look nice especially for the price but wondering if i should pay more to stay in shinjuku or shibuya, or maybe move hotels? It would be nice to stay in a ryoken for a night, Yama No Chaya was suggested by GPT and it looks nice if maybe a little pricey, would stay there on the way to kyoto. Besides tokyo and kyoto i may go to osaka as well but not sure besides that. Any trips for places to go / stay / see while im there would be greatly appreciated. Ive heard from friends that went recently to just get a suica card and load it as needed and then pay for shinkansesn as needed.

Any general suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated. I pretty much hate traveling but need to visit japan so i dont mind spending whats needed to get the full experience as i might not travel again unless this unlocks that desire in me

>>2803794
Dont use chatgpt to plan your travel, just use google maps or other sites. See the OP
Why do you want to go to japan if you dont have any ideas on what to see? Religion? Anime? Nature? Food?
>i might not travel again unless this unlocks that desire in me
Thats me too. Didnt even travel the world. But now i've been to japan twice and am thinking about a 3rd time, hmm maybe 4th too.

>>2803777
Are you fat? Are you white? These are the most important criteria.

>>2803816
When i was trying to use google maps there are just so many hotels and such that it was completely overwhelming
Why do you want to go to japan if you dont have any ideas on what to see? Religion? Anime? Nature? Food?
Big anime guy, and asian / japanese food is my favorite. Would love to go to some izakaya and stuff. Also just like the culture and atmosphere from what ive seen in anime and elsewhere. Im a photographer so i'd like to try to get some nice pictures. Im not sure how acceptable street photography is there though

>>2803816
>>2803824
Also, my main questions are how long should i stay in each location. I checked the OP links but hard to get an idea of that.

>>2803824
>so many hotels
For tokyo for example, pick an area, akihabara, ikebukoro, asakusa etc. That drastically narrows down the options, then just sort by price, distance to train station, and quality of room (dont get capsule hotel).
>not sure how acceptable street photography
As long as you aren't a dick about it, nor actively try photograph people/faces, nobody cares.
>picrel is random pic i took
>>2803827
Spend time in tokyo. Spend either 1 night or 2 somewhere else like hakone, fujikawaguchiko, then an equal amount of time in osaka as you did tokyo(loads of daytrips).

>>2803838
>nor actively try photograph people/faces
that's kind of the heart of street photography, but yeah i figured thats not a good look. For example your picture has no real subject
>Spend time in tokyo. Spend either 1 night or 2 somewhere else like hakone, fujikawaguchiko, then an equal amount of time in osaka as you did tokyo(loads of daytrips).
no kyoto? And do you mean day trips from osaka or to osaka? Im tempted to just do a night or 2 in asakusa and then head to shinjiku for the rest, maybe . Then a day or 2 in kyoto but not sure the rest, unless i just spend more in tokyo

>>2803849
No matter where you stay in tokyo, you can use public transport to teleport to where you need to go, sjinjuku, asakusa, feels like nothing to get there so no point in switching hotel.
I havent been to kyoto beyond that big inari temple for a couple hours. Its just too crowded and everything is the same.
Spend time in osaka and you can do daytrips to: Kobe, Himeji, kyoto, nara, hiroshima (if you can endure the trip), and im sure there are others.

>>2803854
whats nice about hiroshima except the whole bomb shit (which i dont care about)? I know you can get whereever but 30+ min going to different places seems a little annoying. Im thinking shinjuku for the good izakaya alleys since trains stop around midnight. Theres this HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU that looks really nice but its quite pricy so id probably only want to stay 3-5 nights max then move to another one thats a lot cheaper

Is everyone going to hate me or do they only hate the Chinese/Koreans/Indians? I'm a quite guy who doesn't make any noise, I just walk around minding my own business.

Anyone going to comiket?

>>2803932
It’ll be fine if as you say you mind your own business and are quiet

>>2803933
I'm planning to go but I'm not so much into doujins these days, should I buy tickets on the spot? Is there a guide for it because im not making that insane line at early morning.

>>2803933
just bought tickets aye, thanks for reminding me
>>2803952
if you hate lines, you're gonna want to buy in advance https://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/TAFO/C106TAFO/cmkfor_ticket.html

Has anyone done the Mt Fuji climb?
how much prep is actually necessary beforehand? in terms of preparedness

>>2803657
Otakus sure, but not anime/manga necessarily. A lot of JP women I talked to dont outwardly express that they watch or read anime and manga, but after getting to know them they all had a favorite.
One girl, a bar owner I met at a club, would initially only talk proudly of her cute little 1 room bar she ran but then turns out she’s also a professional Go player and a huge MHA fan. But she didnt advertise this at all until I got to know her better.

>>2803794
>using ChatGPT to plan your travels
youre not going to fucking make it topkek

>>2803932
This question entirely depends on if you’re any shade of brown or not.
Not trolling either

>>2803821
i am aryan yes

>>2803990
You keep saying that all the time, don't you?
The Japanese heart is not so low as to give you preferential treatment just because you are white.

>>2804023
whatever you say bud

>>2803987
Don't be fat, and if you have to get rescued, make sure you take everything with you and don't have to go looking for it and get stuck again. Seriously though, I'd say practice by climbing some of the smaller mountains near Tokyo like Mount Takao or something, see how difficult that is for you and go from there

is it realistic to go everywhere with a backpack in the city or is something else recommended?

>>2803657
>>2803773
>>2803988
Oshi Culture, known in Japanese as Oshikatsu (推し活), is a Japanese subculture dedicated to celebrating idols, both real and fictional. It is a form of Otaku but is primarily done by women, especially after the 2020s.

2025 Oshikatsu Gender and Age Demographic Survey by The Nikkei

https://x.com/erstatiz/status/1944139295666676079

>>2804089
Untranslated full magazine scan of the 2025 Oshikatsu Gender and Age Demographic Survey

>>2804089
touhou is for boys, bocchi is for MEN

>>2804042
what do you mean? where would a backpack be a problem?

>>2803788
From everything I have seen, you largely need to go far out of tourist city areas to get more frequent deals, and YMMV. What killed them in those areas were less youtube tourists and more westerners buying a lot then returning to the west to resale
Think where they would not show up and those would be your best bets

>>2803989
there are thousands of hotels, i dont see the issue with asking gpt, especially when there isnt that much i have in mind to do. All i know is i want to go to japan. I dont like traveling typically and that goes 100x for planning it

>>2804130
>I want to go to Japan but I don't know what to see, where to sleep, and I'm going to ask chatgpt for hotels and itinerary
Peak brainless mongoloid. Another parasite going to Japan because it's trendy.

got my flight this morning for 2 weeks in october...its going to be rough being by myself for the first time ever...but i lost so much weight and i need to heal.

>>2804130
you've effectively lobotomized yourself already anon, if you hate travel just stay home and scroll through AI photos of Japan, you'll have more fun that way

>>2804135
no, i love japan. I'm sure id have a fine enough time just walking around and getting good photos and then eating and drinking at random places. But that does kind of seem like a waste. Shrines and temples will be kinda neat but busy im sure. I very much want to see Akihabara, ill probably spend at least 1 day there looking through all the shit. But beyond that im at a loss. I also didnt really ask it for things to do there, just a rough outline of how long in each place for the a trip arriving on the 6th and leaving the 20th and hotel recommendations. Although the number of days it said to be in Tokyo were far to few.

>>2804147
I need to go to Japan, its always the only place ive wanted to go, i already purchased business class tickets. Maybe itll even make me want to go other places but im not convinced. It's a bummer i cant smell because that seems like a nice way to find some smaller places that have tasty food

>>2804151
when are you going?

>>2804001

naw being white is a little ways down the list in terms of priority. More like:

-are you fat?
-can you speak japanese?
-are you an autist?
-how's your fashion sense?
-are you loaded?

>>2804042
Most hotels, with the exception of love hotels, will keep your luggage free of charge, even before check-in, if you're staying the same day.
Some hotels will even carry your luggage up to your room.

>>2804157
leave the states sept 5th, leave japan the 20th

Good morning kings.

Current itinerary for my trip with my gf in October. I've got 3 days free, wondering what you'd put in those spaces/move around? Hakone we'd like to do an Onsen, so thinking an extra day there so we're not rushed? Maybe another day in Osaka if one of them is spent in Hiroshima? Cheers

Tokyo
Tokyo
Tokyo (gf arrives)
Tokyo
Tokyo
Hakone
Kyoto
Kyoto (possible day trip to Nara)
Kyoto
Open
Open
Open
Osaka (Possible day trip to Hiroshima)
Osaka
Tokyo
Tokyo (home)

>>2804219
Japan's heat peaks around mid-August, but it's still hot then, just as hot as it is now.
If you're going to go out, you'll need cooling spray, neck cooler, portable fan, cooling towels, cooling sheets, etc.

>>2804228
wait its still hot in sept? I booked because i thought it was done. I might still be able to refund tickets and do oct

>>2804229
>>2804228
everything i saw said sept-nov were ideal

>>2804227
Go to Onomichi and cross the Shimanami Kaido to Shikoku by bicycle.
Travel through Shikoku to Osaka via Awaji Island.

>How to find civilized areas in japan
>Search for ropeways on maps
>Scenic spots developed enough to have their own ropeway.
>Hakone, Onomichi, Fujikawaguchiko, near nikko
Does my theory hold up?

>>2803671
I'm staying there for 4 nights on my upcoming trip and only spending a day in Fukuoka. I'm using it as a base to see other cities. All the research I've done makes it seem pretty boring. Even Kitakyushu looks more interesting.

>>2804228
>European master race
>can't handle 30 degree heat

>>2804251
The humidity is more of a problem than the heat from the sun. The air itself is hot and you can't stop sweating even if you go into the shade of a tree, and it doesn't cool down at night.

>>2804229
I went in begining of october last year and i sweating like a pig. After a week in it cooled down.

i actually want to ask one thing how is hokkaido.
im going for two weeks end of october and was thinking about hitting hokkaido for a few days whats usually good to do there?

>>2803984
Nice, welp look for a cirno cosplayer

>>2804272
In Hokkaido, the autumn leaves are in full bloom by the end of October
There are also many onsens

>>2804228
no you dont
>>2804229
>>2804230
i went that exact same time last year and ill be there around the same time this year in September
Yeah it can get hot. high 80s - low 90s with humidity 60%+.
just wear cool clothing, and if youre worried about sweating then dont walk miles and miles a day like I did. youll be fine. Hopefully it will be cooler this year. But im not holding my breath
I was on Southern Honshu the entire time btw

>>2804230
This is the weather data for Kyoto last September

>>2804284
RIP that anon

>>2804283
Not all of the heat protection goods listed above are necessary.
but depending on the situation, you can purchase them at convenience stores, drugstores, electronics stores, etc.
If you ask Japanese people who use such goods where you can buy them, most of them will kindly tell you where you can find them.

>>2804272
Probably not worth going for just a few days... I spent a whole month there a few years ago during winter. It was amazing, best trip I ever went on. Sitting in an outdoors onsen while it's snowing is the best experience. I guess if I had to choose one place to go for a few days I'd choose Hakodate.

>>2804291
Also note Hokkaido is absolutely swarmed with Chinese tourists. I saw like one other white guy north of Sendai it was insane.

>>2804219
Anon the world is currently going through a substantial and irreversible global climate change, I’m sure you have heard of global warming. It’s happening everywhere and will continue happening unless we make major changes in the world! Unfortunately this impacts things like enjoying travel and the like. If we all even made an effort to reduce our carbon footprints we might see some change for our grandchildren. But for now we must bear this burden.

>>2804297
I'm told that about 5,000 years ago, the temperature was an additional two degrees warmer than it is now.
I agree that it is important to reduce CO2 emissions, but it is too early to conclude that CO2 emissions are the main cause of the warming.

>30 degree's (80-95F) is too hot
Is this a meme or some shit? This is completely normal temps in 90% of North America are people actually this pussy whipped from europoor countries that they can't learn to dress properly?

Step 1) Don't wear all dark clothes
Step 2) Drink water not pepsi, coffee, beer because it's cheaper and "that's what I do at home"
Step 3) if hot get a 500 yen portable fan or step inside a 711 looking like you need something
Step 4) don't begin your day at 1130AM

It's really not that hard, why to people flip out about 'muh climate change' when they realize it's hot during the summer due to the earth's tilt, winds swelling up from the equator, and such? You have to be 18 to post here so you had to go to school at least a little bit, got dang

>>2804291
>Sitting in an outdoors onsen while it's snowing is the best experience

>>2804306
If you only drink water, you will not be able to replenish lost salt and potassium, so you should also lick salt lozenges.
Or buy bottled sports drinks such as Pocari Sweat or Aquarius.
In either case, it is important to drink frequently, every 30 minutes or so, rather than all at once, to prevent heat stroke.

>>2804323
>If you only drink water, you will not be able to replenish lost salt and potassium, so you should also lick salt lozenges.
You refill that easily with this thing called breakast, lunch, or dinner
>Or buy bottled sports drinks such as Pocari Sweat or Aquarius.
Yeah those are fine though often only most effective for severe dehydration; if you're just talking about a mild pace of walking ~10-15km(about average per day) in a city, it's best to stick to straight water or non-sweetened tea(if you absolutely need flavor).

>>2804306
>Step 4) don't begin your day at 1130AM
I go to bed around 1 am there, same as here. I'd rather not wake up to an alarm on vacation so I'll probably get up around 10 and get out at 11-12. I'd like to see mornings but I work at night so I'm conditioned against it a little.

>>2804250
Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki looks like a good day trip but I would be visiting on a weekday when Karato Market and the Kokura Racecourse aren't open, which is a major bummer

>>2804328
did gaijin ruin this for everyone?

>>2804328
I mean I get waking up at 1130, but don't complain it's hot if you choose to wait till nearly high noon to go outside. I get that on the weekends but I at least start exploring and stuff around 8-9 on the weekdays

>>2804335
Again, I'd love to be able to go out in the morning (when a lot of shit is closed) I physically can't. Although last time my sleep was fucked up for a few days and I was getting up at 4-5am. I really don't think it matters if it's morning or midday, it's still brutal. Here it rarely gets above 90, there it was every single day, even dipping into the hundreds in August. It was humid and only rained once because there was a typhoon.

>>2804343
You could also just walk around the underground malls to get everywhere

Did anyone not do the golden route on their first time?

>>2804355
I was only there for 8 days my first time and stayed in tokyo. Farthest i went was kamakura. Did it the second time though.

What are you guys usually paying for hotels in Tokyo and also in other smaller cities/towns.
Any input or advice on capsule hotels, hostels and video cafes would also be appreciated. Bonus points for ryokan stories
I prefer having the freedom to book more last minute and i also like staying in a hotel for a week or two once i realize its a spot i enjoy

>>2804306
The crying about the temperature really does seem whiny.

These are like the same temperatures in Washington D.C. with the same amount of humidity. What frozen hell holes do you all come from?

>>2804371
I'm paying around 85-115 USD per night per person. Tokyo's a little more expensive and location matters a lot more. Pretty hard to get something cheap in Shibuya. Even a 3 star 7/10 hotel is good enough

>>2804283
>>2804284
I hadnt realized September is typhoon season in japan. Did i majorly fuck up buying tickets for this 6-20th timeframe?

Lmao they lost the upper house majority, prepare for Yen to go below its 2024 lows. Good for tourism I guess. Also the nationalist party overperformed

>>2804371
My friend likes American chain hotels and usually pays 200-250 to get points. I found hotels on the same block for ~70-120. Though the lower end hotels had pictures that looked like they haven't been cleaned since the 70's

>>2804395
Typhoons are nothing, whoopie 2 days of rain and 1 day of things closed.

>>2804403
you have a youtube video I can watch about the recent elections? I dont pay attention to Jap politics much

>>2804343
>wake up around 8AM
>grab a train to somewhere egress of city traffic in the morning
>grab mcdicks or some breakfast
>930is
>do outdoor park or sight seeing in the AM before the chink buses and boomer buses arrive
>Walk around till 11-12
>start doing indoor activities
>4-5pm
>starting too cool down do evening shit
Is this place full of mouth breathers? Japan scheduling isn't exactly hard.

>>2804371
APA Hotels have never done me wrong, theyre everywhere and are a Japanese chain. Reddit will tell you not to stay there though because muh politics of the owner.
Also there’s a huge free library of JAV on the TVs

>>2804414
https://www.reuters.com/world/japanese-first-party-emerges-election-force-with-tough-immigration-talk-2025-07-20/
This article does a good job explaining the situation despite making it sound like Japan First winning is the worst thing that could ever happen to Japan

>>2803434 (OP)
Anyone been to op pic before, Amano Hashidate? Heard it's good in every season, but besides the nice view is there anything else to do in the area?

>>2804420
What's wrong with wanting to keep Japan Japanese?

>>2804434
That question is antisemitic

>>2804434
Absolutely nothing, but I have money I want to spend in Japan. So short-stay tourism should be fine.

Or they can just ban visitors from China and SE Asian countries.

>>2804420
>no more majority for the shitters of the ldp
>Yen dips even lower
>tourists still come in masses, with even more viets and filipinos overstaying their visa
>japanese still won't make kids, as they can't afford it
Don't know what the sanseitards are expecting; keeping Japan for the japanese is nice and all, but there's now 2x deaths for one birth, so good luck running the country, especially when their program is to give money to the japanese, ousting the foreigners, giving concubines to the emperor, and that's pretty much it.

>>2804433
Ine is a bus ride away from Amanohashidate.

The sandbar itself is a quite pleasant walk, but there isn't really much sights other than it. I'd recommend it to everyone though.

>>2804320
>>2804292
>>2804291
Any more Hakkaido info or reccomendations for smaller cities/towns?
Picrel is awesome if your wondering

>>2804452
>picrel

>>2804325
>You refill that easily with this thing called breakast, lunch, or dinner
Under normal circumstances, this would be fine, but in the high temperature and humidity of summer, large amounts of sweat can cause heat stroke due to the loss of sodium and potassium, which are essential for body fluids, as well as water.

Does anyone experienced know of some swanky restaurants around Tokyo that a person with severe seafood/fish allergies could potentially enjoy?
>Why the fuck are you going to Japan if you can't eat fish?
I know, but it's me and two friends. One is insistent on fine dining, the other would literally get killed by dashi. Idk if he expects to eat yakitori and konbini food for every meal but I'm trying to find somewhere that will satisfy them both.

I did the Golden Route solo in May 2024 (plus Nagoya where I met the most Japanese people still talk to two today). Going to go again in October for about 16 days.

As this will be my last possible foreign solo trip I have decided to skip all the major usual cities and rent a car and explore Shikoku. Will be posting again in here fairly often. If anyone has any recommendations or suggestions for me it would be greatly appreciated. I'm not an autistic weeb nor am I super interested in cooming anymore. Trying to go more nature route and see the least amount of foreigners possible.

Cat Island Ainoshima (藍島), Shingū, Fukuoka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqVvMPLF4vc

Was going over some photos from my 2023 trip and I remembered a distinct memory
I was walking towards enoshima from kamakura and I saw this little cafe along the road facing the ocean. think it was called the sunrise shack. Popped in and there was a white girl that looked like she was teleported straight out of Ann Arbor behind the counter. She was super cute but looked so out of place there, it really just looked like she was an American college student.
I'm not shocked I saw another white person but I am interested how she's in that position. No american college student on a gap year or doing a study abroad would be working a cafe wagie job at 2pm on a tuesday, especially not one this far from Tokyo. If she was an expat (which is doubtful because she doesn't even look old enough to drink), again, why would she be doing this job?
Maybe she's a 2nd gen of expats but her vibes are SO american college, "ugg boots and pumpkin spice" - down to the fashion - that I can't believe she'd be able to capture the aesthetic that soundly without having very recently lived it. Wish I'd asked her her story lol

>>2804478
>Someone's highlight story is anon NOT talking to women
sasuga 4chan

>>2804479
Well I did talk to her, but it was mainly over the subject of getting an iced coffee.
Couldn't think of a tactful way to ask her anyways. "Hey do you live in japan? Also, a large iced latte please."

>>2804481
Placing an order with a waitress is not a conversation.
You will forever regret your decisions.

>>2804434
>>2804436
>Antisemitic
>He doesn't know

If you want to avoid the summer heat, stay in Karuizawa, Kamikochi, Kiyosato, Hakone, Kusatsu Onsen, or any other highland summer resort.

>>2804491
kek, everytime
fucking kikes

>>2804438
The white dudes hanging out in front of convenience stores smoking and drinking on the street are more annoying DQN.

I got my itinerary for next February for my best friend and I. A coworker recommended we get a hotel in Ikebukuro. Any other recommendations for places to check out? Preferably places that are still pretty nice but not overtly touristy. For as much as we love Persona 5, I don't think we want to deal with all the traffic and dealing with a bunch of other tourists. I kind of just want to be check it out and see all there is, even as an anime fan I've wanted to see Japan for all things Japanese since I was a kid.
The places my coworker also recommended are:
>Hamakura
>Enoshima
>Yokohama
>Kawagoe
>Saitama
>Asakusa
>Llueno
>Kyoto (recommended 4 nights here)
I reckon it'll snow a lot but I've barely been in places where it snows consistently and get a pretty enamored by it. My best friend is hoping to meet some girls but how much look does he have if he's 5'10, brown mexican american, and covered in tattoos. I'm 6ft and am a white american beaner so maybe if I'm with him the odds are better? Also we both studied about a semesters worth of Japanese so not enough for a conversation but enough for the basic greetings, questions, and typical responses.

I'm going for the third time next year, but it will be my first time there in the middle of winter. I want to visit a place that is nice for a winter-y snowy atmosphere, but unfortunately I can't go too far from Tokyo or Osaka because I'm taking a couple of friends for their first trip and they want to stick near the big hotspots. What would be a suitable smaller town/city that is nice to see in winter and isn't more than a couple hours away from the cities? I love temples, parks and historical places if that helps.

>>2804544
>he's 5'10, brown mexican american, and covered in tattoos.
The tattoos are the biggest faux pas here. He’ll do fine in American style pubs like HUB or clubs frequented by tourists, but he wont have any luck with kawaii japanese girls in izekayas or more Japanese oriented bars. Would probably be okay in rock music clubs. If he’s a lighter skinned brown too then wont be an issue

>>2803434 (OP)
I just took a big fat shit on the Tokyo Metro. After dumping my big fat shit all over the seat, I picked up a bunch of it with my bare hands and smeared it on the hair of the young lady sitting near me. She screamed and tried to run away, but I grabbed her hair, inadvertently smearing more shit all over it, and threw her to the ground. I then sat on top of her and continued smearing my big fat shit, this time on her face too. I made sure to force her mouth open and put some in there for good measure.

Is what I just did illegal? Will I be in trouble with the law for doing this? I'm currently wandering around outside with shit smeared all over my clothes - I wiped my hands on myself so I could make this post - and I'm wondering what to do.

>>2803747
Hey would you mind speaking The White Man's English on this website?

>>2804460
>large amounts of sweat can cause heat stroke due to the loss of sodium and potassium, which are essential for body fluids, as well as water.
Sodium and Potassium being the sole cause of heat stroke is minimal at best, and some of the easiest shit to replenish.
You would have to go days without eating anything proper to get these levels or have some absurdly low body fat.

>low sodium
Virtually any meal in Japan will have more than enough sodium to do you over
>low potassium
most snacks have enough to get you back to functional levels hell french fires have a okayish amount despite being fried

Both are stupid easy to replenish in quick fashion and one meal gets you more than enough. Water is key to tansporting all that properly and helping your body cool off. Anons would literally have to go on a week long drinking bender akin to "weekend with the lads" only restocking on water via coffee/soda/ramen broth to become that severely dehydrated at which point your piss would have been giving you warnings of being brown far in advance.

I would argue that if you're worried and simply want to cover every possible base just bring a multi vitamin with you to take daily and be done. Dressing appropriately with breathable clothes, light/white colors, and simply staying hydrated is more than enough to battle "the bloody fookin 30C monster!".

>b-but how do japanese business men stay so cool
They don't, but believe it or not the amount of layers in a business suit actually help keep the body at a regular tempature. It's much harder to warm up if worn right and you won't notice much if you're dipping into subway cars or shops constantly to cool a bit.

/fit/rant end

>talk of heat stroke over 80-degree weather and some humidity

What is wrong with you people? Japan isn't Europoor land where AC doesn't exist.

>>2804328
>>2804343
"I purposefully started my day during the start of the hottest hours of the day and got hot!'
This is why I take this place with a grain of salt.

>>2804595
I have no idea why it's always europeans. For whatever reason flying to Thailand or SEA is fine but go to Japan OI M8 IT'S BLOODY HOT YA? DIS MUST BE WHAT DAT GLOBAL WARMIN ALL ABOOT. Like yeah it gets hot but you also know well in advance it's A) summer B) have endless resources to learn how to dress to combat it C) plan around hottest parts to go into some museums or shit and so on.

>>2804589
What are multivitamin brands I can buy in Japan?

from last year, heatstroke deaths in tokyo: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240907/p2a/00m/0na/007000c
>A total of 241 of the 250 suspected heatstroke victims examined by the office between June 1 and Sept. 4 had died indoors. Of the indoor deaths, nearly 90%, or 215 people, either did not have air conditioners in their rooms or did not use them.
>By age group, 98 people were in their 80s -- the highest number. This was followed by 82 people in their 70s, 32 people aged 90 or older, 27 in their 60s, nine in their 50s, and two in their 40s.
so get fresh air, use your aircon, and don't be old

>>2804532
It's like a Muslim gathering.

>>2804604
Older people have a weaker sense of temperature and are less sensitive to heat and thirst.

>>2804565
Do you want to do day trips based in Tokyo and Osaka?

>>2804602
Centrum is found most places
Donki sells some prepackaged stuff
Or just whatever you bring from home whatever you like

I rotate through Asia countries so I just bring the equivalent of Optimen, I think it's just called MEGA. Helps a lot at the gym.

>>2804608
That would be nice yeah, but I wouldn't mind staying there for like 2-3 days either if it's a bigger place with more to see in/around it.

>>2803856
Itsukushima island is a whole day trip desu. If you like naval history, you have the Yamato shipyard museum in nearby Kure.

>HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU
Stayed there. The room was nice, and the location is good if you like nightlife, but desu, it was not worth the price.

>>2804544
Ueno is a pretty good place to get hotel. Its also well connected, and close to Akihabara and Asakusa.

>>2804643
nta but Ive been thinking about staying in Ueno. I stayed in Akihabara last trip so that’s the only reason Im hesitant to stay in Ueno this trip. I’d like to possibly stay on the west side so that I am “closer” to fun stuff but then again I am flying out of Narita this time.
thanks for reading my blog

Thinking of either going to Hokkaido or Shikoku later this year since I've haven't been to either of them.

Which one do you think is best? I'll be there late November and early December.

>>2804703
Stay in Roppongi / Akasaka, close to both sides and very connected

How fucked am I if I'm trying to book a ryokan in Hakone 8 weeks out? It's like all of the top recommendations I see are already sold out, of course there are tons of options but then it's more unexplored territory.

What’s the best place to buy old consoles? I’m looking for a New 3Ds. Used is fine but I would prefer an unopened box, although I don’t know how easy it would be to get one.

>>2804782
If you go searching the 'antique' electronic stores, you'll probably find one easy. Whether it be Akihabara or DenDen Town.

>>2804746
Become a ohenro and make a pilgrimage to the 88 sacred sites of Shikoku.

>>2803434 (OP)
What are the odds of experiencing something like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqY5iBlUyow

A friend told me exchange rates are better over there for cash than outside the country, is that correct? If I bring a bunch of cash I reckon I'd still change some money to get from the airport to the hotel since there's no way the currency exchange at the airport isn't abusive.

>>2804811
Yeah I think this is a bit of a meme, just get some cash when rates are good and restock when you're low over there. They most definitely do not get better usd EU AUD cad rates for jpy

>>2804812
I'm flying from Europe, looking around online currency exchange offices do seem to have a slightly better exchange rate in Tokyo but I'm not sure how realiable that is.

>>2804811
>>2804813
>currency exchange
Ive only been once so hopefully some expert will share more than me but ..the airport exchange actually isnt total big nose rape and (worth it to trade 1-200 until your find a better rate in the city , where finding fair rates is pretty ez

>>2804817
I've traveled quite a bit (it'll be my first time in Asia though) and airports always buttfuck you, same with train stations, whenever I've exchanged money the best spot are downtown currency exchange offices, every capital usually has some spot where you can find a few next to one another, so they tend to get nice competitive rates.

>>2804819
>airport buttfuck exchange
Yeah but compared to other countries it seems JPs airport buttfuck is pretty soft and sensual and not drastically different
I think the airport traded me 143 and the cute old man in the city gave me like 149

>>2804821
Consider I'll be staying for multiple weeks if I can get those 6 yen on every Euro I'll bring I will.

>>2804822
*considering

>Discussions about currency conversion
I just go to the conbini ATM and withdraw money there. If i was smart i'd check the rates and get more on days it was better. But i cant be bothered so i just got money out each day or 2 i was on holiday.
I also always remember to press the JPY conversion instead of my home currency for that extra bonus.

>Discussions about currency
I just went to the conbini with an ATM every 1 to 2 days and withdrew enough cash. I made sure to press the JPY conversion instead of home currency.

>>2804831
>>2804835
Fuck what is wrong with my internet, i swear that first message didn't go through.
Feds are onto me or something anons.

Going to Akihabara would be nice, but my expectations are based on depictions from the shows Game Center CX and Densha Otoko, and more generally the perception of Akihabara from the 90's through 2000's. Should I bother going or should I keep my vision a nice fantasy

>>2804852
You should go. Also Nakano Broadway is much more like that old style, hasn't been ruined completely by tourists and it's cheaper

>>2804565
In the mountainous area of northern Kanto, there is snow in winter. Also, there are abundant hot spring resorts. Kusatsu Onsen, Ikaho Onsen, Shiobara Onsen, and Kinugawa Onsen are major onsens, and there are also many hot springs in Nikko City.
For quieter places, there are Manza Onsen, Yunishigawa Onsen, Takaragawa Onsen, Houshi Onsen, and so on. There are also many scenic spots near those hot spring resorts, so why not spend a night there and relax?

On your way from Tokyo to Osaka, why not spend a night in Atami or Hakone, or stop by Nihondaira or Inuyama Castle?

>>2804852
It is no longer the electrician's town it was then.
Maid cafes have become cabarets with maid cosplay, the streets are full of touts, and the number of rip-off stores is increasing.

>>2804852
its chonka with tourists, its not really worth it desu

>>2804608
You can do either Kanazawa,Shirakawago,Takyama OR Kiso valley between Osaka and Tokyo. You can also do Karuizawa,Nagano is good too.

Jiyugaoka Noryo Bon Dance Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcNlIqFtV20

>>2804852
I'd say it's good to see for the 1st time around. But repeats are eh.

>>2804589
You can't afford to be taking in sodium and potassium from solid foods while you are sweating profusely in the heat.
In some cases, heat stroke starts as soon as you feel thirsty. It is common knowledge among Japanese that water alone cannot prevent heat stroke.

In my school club activities, the girl who was the manager would prepare a homemade drink for everyone to drink, consisting of 0.01% salt water, lemon slices, and a large amount of ice in a water jug to prevent heat stroke.

>>2804956
Advice like this is for elderly people and the physically disabled. I cannot imagine a normal healthy man in his 20s-30s getting heat stroke in <100 F weather if he just drinks water and eats food like a normal person and wears light clothes. It's not that hot, ffs. The only time I ever remotely felt like I was gonna pass out due to the heat was when I was wearing a uniform which did not permit any airflow whatsoever, so the sweat I produced didn't evaporate to cool me off. The human body is remarkably good at not dying under normal earth conditions.

>>2804956
Heat stroke is no joke but it's quite hard to get when walking in a city full of shops, connivence stores on every corner, vending machines, ramen shops, and so on. We aren't talking +60 minutes of PE class on a 90 degree day, we're talking about walking through a city or small town while it's "30 degrees".

Yes food will be enough for anyone who eats properly unless you're doing OMAD or some retarded shit which you know the prevention methods of heat stroke.

Basically to get heat stroke in Japan while visiting and not doing stuff like hiking, sitting in a car with the windows up for hour+, and so on you have to be full retard. I know because my friend from norway managed to get it last year but he's never been in places over 25C. He wore all dark clothing+jeans, drank heavily each night, walked around with strong 0's as "there was water in it", ate only when piss drunk because they had anxiety going into ramenshops, and finally found out one day after spending +6 hours carrying heavy merch around.

As someone who hikes in Japan's mountains regularly, sure heat stroke is no joke but you have to actively try for it in a city like Japan. You would have to be the stereotypical walmart american or human skelley to get it that fast in ~85-90F

>>2804956
>You can't afford to be taking in sodium and potassium from solid foods while you are sweating profusely in the heat.
Are you traveling to Japan and only surviving off 100 yen cup ramen?

>>2804962
>>2804968
Japanese people take actions to prevent heat stroke in summer. They do not walk around outside for long periods of time, carry a sweat towel, wear a hat, put up a parasol, carry a portable fan, drink water frequently, and so on.
In elementary school, we were taught that if the brain temperature rises due to heat stroke, people of all ages can die or suffer serious aftereffects, and we were all terrified.

>>2804885
>chonka
?
>>2804974
Why are the Japanese so anemic? Is it all the rice?

>>2804995
Asians have a different make up and lack some enzymes that other groups have. This is why asian red face is a thing. They handle sickness, medicine, etc differently.

After living in Japan a fair bit here is why
1) Medicine in Japan is very low dosage compared to EU/US where they just blast you with 500mg pills and blow the sickness out.
2) Japanese often have much lower bodyfat that your body, believe it or not, uses in a very helpful way during sickness where you might not be eating as much or using far more energy to have a fever to kill whatever it is.
3) most Japanese lack a lot vitamins and minerals westerners are overloaded on. It's a reason you see so many supplement commercials. Calcium deficiency is a real thing in Japan.

All this combined with long work hours and low rest hours just often fuck with their recovery and ability to ward off what would be a small sniffle or scratchy throat for others.

>>2804151
>I'm sure id have a fine enough time just walking around and getting good photos and then eating and drinking at random places.
That's what I did and I had a blast recently, but 3 weeks is the furthest I would go now. My last trip was around 7 weeks and got homesick around 3 weeks in. Now I am feeling the opposite though, I miss a lot of stuff there.

Covered a lot of prefectures mainly Kyushu, Tohoku, and a fair bit of hokkaido, I really liked Akita's food.
I'd still check tabelog and google maps to get a rough idea before deciding on places to eat and I usually aim to try each area's local specialty.

The only areas I have left to cover are Chubu (only did Niigata and Sado island), Shikoku, and Okinawa.
I'm content with just traveling to that country.

>>2804479
Yeah I kinda fucked up as well, I was having a blast chatting with a local guy on my left at a bar, it was getting fairly late so he asked for the bill and I followed suit.
3 girls sitting to my right were overhearing the conversation and commenting, after I payed my bill one of the girls 3 seats to the right was staring at me the entire time I was paying, I just glanced in her direction and locked eyes for like a second and she started talking to me.
I only chatted with her a bit but the bar master and his assistant seemed a little agitated because I wasn't ordering anything so I told them I had to wake up early tomorrow and left because it would be awkward to order again after I already payed and I didn't want to look desperate in front of those guys.
But man she was fucking hot I should've stayed there longer.

The best moments I had there didn't involve chatting with women though, planning a trip around that only leads to disappointment such encounters are rare let alone successful ones.

I'm heading to Tokyo/Osaka for three weeks at the end of October/early November. I already have a bunch of the usual weeb stuff planned, but I would also love to take a bit of time to get out of the city once or twice, somewhere that's easy to get to by train. I'd love a nice hike. Last time in Osaka I went to Minoo for a day, which was really nice. Anything you guys have done near Tokyo or Osaka? Mount Takao seems like it could be nice, has anyone been?

>>2804403
Fuck I just bought some yen a couple weeks back

>>2804452
Seconding this

>>2804403
>>2805074
idk looks like the yen is actually going back up now. Unless its just temporary, fucking hate forex

Friend I'm going with tells me onsen springs are very strict with tattoos and there's a big chance I'll be turned away, I have a tattoo right on my heart, 3 x 1.5 inches (around 7 x 3 cms), my friends tells me I can get a flesh colored patch and it should be fine but it depends on the onsen, and he doesn't know if you get those patches at the onsen itself or if you're supposed to bring it from elsewhere.

Also that some springs are strict enough they'll shoo you away regardless, and that if you can conceal your tattoo with your hand you can sneak in, but I'd rather be honest than risk getting kicked out. How much truth is there to all of this?

I’m in Osaka for the world fair. Went to Dotonbori last night to stretch my legs and holy shit, people weren’t kidding, I barely heard Japanese being spoken. 70% Chinese and the rest English.

>>2803615
not see foreigners
>>2803636
I'm planning mostly nature stuff so far, although I was drawn to the area by yamadera (and there being no gaijins)
was wondering if there was any hidden things people like a lot since it's less popular

>airbnb has a washer
>but no dryer

How do I dry my shit then?

>>2805064
You ever been to enoshima island? While its not technically a hike, it definitely feels like it. It's still one of my favourite places in japan.

>>2805010
My story is I was doing the Kirin Brewery tour in Yokohama and got talking with two other girls during the beer tasting section. They were super friendly and even we took some photos together. The second chick was pretty hands on when posing with me too.
Of course me being super punctual I needed to leave right after to keep to my itinerary in tact so I left without even getting a photo for myself.
I could have got a threesome that night but instead I visited the fucking cup noodles museum. Fuck my life.

>>2805159
Dry outside. The penetration rate of dryers in private houses in Japan is about 50%.

>>2805119
It's very strict. Not only that, other customers will either directly tell you to about it or call the staff.
Either cover it or go to a place that allows it.

>>2805064
hoshi no buranko
kifune shrine
mount mitake

>>2805174
if it's covered will they still turn me away though? The whole thing about the patches is so specific it confuses me, can they be purchased at the onsen or are you supposed to get them elsewhere?

>>2805176
Covered how? You mean covering it by a towel the entire time? Because you are not allowed to go in with any clothing in the baths.
>The whole thing about the patches is so specific
It is very specific because stores sell them as what they are - tattoo covers. Your best bet as a foreigner is Don Quijote.

>>2805119
Tattoos are not as severe in onsen as in public swimming pools or saunas in the city, although those with full body tattoos may be denied entry.
If you are worried about it, stay at a hotel that rents indoor or outdoor baths by the hour so you can spend a relaxing time with your partner.

>>2805179
>Tattoos are not as severe in onsen
>although those with full body tattoos may be denied entry.
>may be
Anyone with a full body tattoo will be 100% denied. Anyone with small tattoos will be denied unless covered.
Unless the shop itself explicitly allows it. Ask me how I know.

>>2805177
>It is very specific because stores sell them as what they are - tattoo covers. Your best bet as a foreigner is Don Quijote.
I'll add it to my to do list before heading to Fuji, thanks anon.
>>2805179
I'm traveling with friends, we already have the bookings for hotels, I'll spend a week in Tokyo then a couple days near Mt. Fuji, we were hoping to go to an onsen there so I wanna make sure I don't get turned away.

This site is a collection of information on facilities available to people with tattoos
https://en.tattoo-go.in/

I'll be visiting Hokkaido in the dead of winter this year, online stuff says it sticks to 32-23F. Any anons with experience in the chillier parts of the world think I should bring long Johns? I'm used to dry cold, but not very much snow.

>>2805188
thanks anon, this will be super useful.

>>2805181
how I know?

3,200 yen per night. Very cheap capsule hotel near Umeda Station, Osaka.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjTIE82XyLU

man it's fucking hot and humid

fuck

>>2805246
I was going to go to the Bon Odori dance in Kagurazaka this evening, but it stayed hot and humid, so I decided not to go.

I'm thinking of cancelling my trip. I don't want to go there if everyone is going to hate me for being a filthy gaijin tourist. Seems like I'm not wanted.

>>2805272
correct

>>2804452
On my trip I took the train from Sendai to Hakodate and spent a few days there. Spent a day at Lake Onuma which was really beatiful especially in the winter. Then took the train to Noboribetsu, stopped at lake Toya on the way and rode the ferry on the lake. Stayed at Daiichi Takimotokan for a couple of days and just enjoyed the massive hot spring complex and explored Hell Valley. Then after that went to Sapporo and spend a few days there and went to Otaru as well. Otaru is nice, it has a kind of european feel about it. I want to do a road trip around the whole island next time.

>going to Japan in summer

>>2805272
Tourists from Southeast Asia and South Asia do not have a bad reputation in Japan, probably because they are middle class and above.
It is the Caucasians and Chinese who have the worst reputation in Japan, probably because the weak yen has brought even DQN Caucasians to Japan, while the Chinese are the worst, regardless of class.

>>2805272
Filtered.

>>2804521
>avoid the heat
>22
LOL do mutts really? Go back to whatever desert you came from.

First timer here
Osaka or tokyo whats nicer?
And is the influencer menace under control by now?

Whats the best way to goon for somebody with no dating skills and medium japanese ommunication skills?

Gaijin friendly pinsaro?

>>2805306
>dunno, depends what you're looking for
>unlikely

>>2805306
>And is the influencer menace under control by now
It won't be until Japan becomes an Indian colony in ~5 years

I just went to Japan. A thread or two back I was freaking out at late night on how to get from Osaka to Oshino to Tokyo. It was easy. My wife and I's suitcases were ~20kg only so busses and trains weren't even bad.
Oshino was much nicer than i anticipated despite the massive tidal wave of Chinese that broke upon the town at 10am. We stayed in an adorable thatched roof hut with its own onsen - we were the only two people there so it was like a private bath.
https://masunoie.jp/en/
There was also an incredible Yamanashi prefecture aquarium within walking distance that was one of the highlights of the trip.

RE: HEAT STROKE - my wife almost got it when we were wandering around Taketomijima around 11am. The restaurant we practically travelled to the island to visit didn't actually open at 11 and, shockingly, an island with a population of about 300 DOESN'T have a lot of vending machines.
>>2805064
Day trip from Osaka to Kobe -> take the railway to the Kobe herb gardens -> hike down the side of the mountain, stopping at the teahouse that overlooks a waterfall. Trip highlight.

>>2805333
Glad to hear it man, I'm looking myself for a private onsen that I can hit up with the gf between Tokyo and Kyoto so I'm going to check this out

>>2805350
Note that it's not really a private onsen. We just got lucky with the fact there was nobody else at the guesthouse.

>>2805333
AI post or paid tourism industry shill?

>>2805371
Sorry i'm not talking about trying to fuck Japanese women.
Should i talk about liking eating takosen instead

>>2805168
I was definitely considering Enoshima, I asked about it in a previous thread. I'll put it on the list!

>>2805175
>hoshi no buranko
I've been there already, really beautiful nature, too bad I was there in February so all the trees were pretty bare.
>kifune shrine
>mount mitake
These look like they might be a little too far off to justify going there and back, for example I'm not really planning on going all the way to Kyoto, but I'll look into it

>>2805333
The herb gardens don't really interest me, but hiking down to the waterfall sounds really nice, looking at google maps they have several. Did you hike all the way down to Shin-Kobe station from the gardens? I'm definitely considering this one, thanks for the suggestion

>>2805350
Go to Hakone bro

>>2805386
>The herb gardens don't really interest me, but hiking down to the waterfall sounds really nice, looking at google maps they have several. Did you hike all the way down to Shin-Kobe station from the gardens? I'm definitely considering this one, thanks for the suggestion
That's exactly what I did, yeah. It's probably not too hard if you're out of shape.
The herb garden stuff was quaint and cute (great place for souvineers for female relatives), beautiful views, and the ropeway ride up was fun too. It's funny that the second you leave BAM vibe is totally different. Saw a bunch of really fat blue tailed skinks and tried to convince myself it was a tsuchinoko.
There's also a pretty cool traditional carpentry museum by Shin Kobe station I recommend.

>>2805408
Sorry a little tired. To be clear, I'm saying I was was out of shape yet was capable of the walk from the top of the ropeway down to shin kobe and still faffed around in the Shin Kobe environs and had a great time.

So has anyone actually experienced any anti whitoid racism that actually bothered you? I've gotten the crossed arms and "SORRY WE FUURLL NO SORRY PREASE GO" at restaurants plenty of times but it's never really bothered me. It's their private business, they can reject whites if they want, I don't really think I should judge them. I've also never got "gaijin seat"-ed before, I find people usually sit next to me if the train is full. And I'm sort of a goblin looking weirdo, I'm not some chad.

Have things actually gotten significantly worse in the last couple years or is it just ragebait? I've still found Japanese to be extremely polite and welcoming if you just go to the places that don't mind gaijin that are decent enough at japanese.

I'm assuming this is a lot of people's first experience with a country that's sick of foreigners?

>>2803434 (OP)
I'll be in Kyushu end of November for 2 weeks or so. I wont have a car, but is it still doable to go around the island and even see yakushima?
I've only been in Japan round Spring so excited to see what their late fall is like and if there's any particular places, events, foods or other such things to taste and do specific to this area and season-love to hear your recs!

>>2805272
No matter where you go, if it's a popular destination locals will hate you

>>2805418
nope never. the most hateful glare I got was when trying to shut a door to an izekaya and knocking the sign out front down on accident. but I think it’s just because I immediately tried to prop the sign back up and the guy wanted to do it himself

Going for the first time with my best mate from 28 Oct to 12 Nov

4 nights in Kyoto (with day trips to Nara etc), 2 mights in Takayama, 3 nights in Fuji city ( with car rental so will explore around Mt Fuji, Hakone, Kawaguchiko area), 5 nights in Tokyo (with daytrips).

Are we spreading ourselves too thin, schedule too busy?

Also worrying about Takayama since its a bit out of the way but always looked so nice, wanted to visit since forever, just really keen on that kind of a bit more rural vibe etc.

Any advice at all?

https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/prepare-for-pokepark-kantos-grand-opening-in-early-2026
>Concept art
>Location set
>No date
Ok can we have more details please? I need to know if a trip in april could make it here.

>>2805119
Store like Don Quijote will sell packs of waterproof tattoo covers or tattoo seals. However, if you need a bigger tattoo cover, just use Amazon Japan and set your pick up location to the convenience store nearest to your hotel room.

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/shopping/how-to-cover-up-your-tattoos-when-visiting-an-onsen-or-pool-in-japan

>>2805188
Tattoo friendly places can be found on this site.
https://tattoo-ja.com/en

https://tattoo-ja.com/en/blog/kusatsu-onsen-tattoo-friendly-guide-2025
https://tattoo-ja.com/en/blog/kinosaki-onsen-tattoo-friendly-guide

>>2805360
Oh yeah fair

>>2805389
That is the current plan but nothing set in stone yet. Do you think we'd be too rushed getting to Hakone in the morning then leaving the next day? Seen some people say you should stay 2 nights to properly enjoy it

>>2805418
i've gotten the we are full gaijjn-sama even though they aren't full and I can speak like n4 japanese a few times
my worst encounter was a russian girl and not a native lel

>>2805515
no not at all, its super common to do it in 24 hours. buy the hakone free pass, get there before 12, do the entire hakone sightseeing loop with the ropeway trains and pirate ship. check into ryokan around 4-5, chill, eat half board dinner. leave next morning for kyoto

>>2805520
Lovely, thank you mate sounds ideal. Appreciate you taking the time to explain

>>2805304
Even within the same city of Kyoto, the temperature differs this much between the suburbs (Kurama) and the city center.
It feels cooler when the minimum temperature (early morning temperature) is below 25℃ (77℉).

>>2805444
I'll also be in Kyushu in November, only for 5 days though. Staying in Fukuoka with day trips to Kumamoto, Nagasaki and Kitakyushu

>>2805350
There are many day-use onsen facilities as well as hotels with onsen in onsen resorts, and if the facility has private baths, there is no need to worry about tattoos.
Although they do not offer overnight accommodations, many of them have rest houses where you can have a meal (extra) and spend time in the onsen while bathing repeatedly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2eMQfF18Y

>>2805386
>kifune shrine

Kifune is woth it as a day trip. You can always do the mountain trip over to Kurama.

>>2805540
Try to include Beppu.

>>2805540
Nice, friends living in Fukuoka so get to see what it's like, but hoping to do some multi-day trips around. I'll add those to the list and beppu like the other one suggested. No clue what falls like over there but excited!

>>2805627
Last november it was 25/30° Celsius when I was in Fukuoka. Weird as fuck when in my country it was 10°.

>>2805064
Mount Takao is a great time. I took the chair lift then walked up the rest of the way. The main trail is paved so it's really easy going. You'll see lots of old people doing it to. There's a few stalls along the way selling dango and some other stuff. I stopped by at the monkey park which was neat. The flower garden wasn't in bloom at all when I went. It was very green and peaceful though.

I took trail 6 down if I remember right. Only saw one other person on that trail. It's not paved at all, all wilderness. Take a look at the trail map because each trail passes by different highlights.

I also highly recommend hitting the onsen after your hike. There is one behind the train station there. Staff are really friendly. The food there was good to. I don't know if you can do laundry there so bring a change of clothes. Nothing feels worse then putting on sweaty ass clothes after a nice soak.

>>2805637
Holy smokes that's hot.
I was thinking sweater weather or something. Figured it'd be like Canada, but I guess it is south, wonder how I'll adapt to the heat haha

>>2805378
Anyone puking up shill posts like that is going off a script

>>2805418
I went to one of those "sorry were full" restaurants in Osaka, and we got a lot of dirty looks from everyone who tried to walk in and were denied a table even though it seemed they had tables open. Except they didn't actually have tables open, all were occupied by people with reservations eventually. If you try just walking in somewhere in Osaka or Kyoto, don't be shocked if they deny you without a reservation. The Yakitori was fantastic and we got along well with the owner, so I knew he wasn't denying the white (and Japanese) people at the door because he hated them. He did hate Chinese people though

quick question...where are a good areas to pick up girls in bars in tokyo and osaka?