I'm Going To Japan

wow, would lurve to visit tokyo. dreaming of going all over Japan! haha...

no one sleeps in tokyo...

gnim wrote:no one sleeps in tokyo...

Wow. There must be a lot of insomniacs in Japan or a lot of groggy people wandering around like zombies... :hehe:

Rinrin wrote:

Wow! Visiting there & living there are two totally different things IMO! How did you like living there?

I loved it there. I visited places in Kansai area, but I'm a Kantou girl :D Kantou felt more like "home" to me for some reason. The Kansai area is kinda "different". It's hard to explain. It was fun and all, but usually between Kantou and Kansai, it seems as if you usually like one extremely more than the other and feel more comfortable. It's hard to explain it, but it's different there. Nice people in both areas, I must say though :mrgreen: I heard some excellent English in Kansai region, I didn't expect it. ;)

I didn't get to play in Osaka, was only in Kansai for 3-4 days I think. It was during Gion Matsuri, so it was so hectic for the first 2 days. I saw Kyoto, Kameoka (small boonie town, if anyone knows of Alex Kerr, his house is there.), and Nara. Nara was really cool! I have a friend there ;)

nope :shakehead:

I was there just about 4 years ago and had the time of my life! It was absolutely fantastic, taking in all the sights. Strolled down the Ginza just at sunset and stood on the corner where the Mitsukoshi Department store is watching the big screen TV there. Had a lot of fun just people-watching. Amazing! Shopped at that department sotre, went to Itoya (equivalent of a Hallmark card store), visited the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, etc. Yeah, I know it was all the tourist trap, but you know what - I couldn't have cared less. All I know is I really had a great time and I want to go back there again. Stayed at the Imperial Hotel, had a great view overlooking Hibiya Park. And talk about service! They take care of your every need. Granted, you pay for it - pretty expensive, but I figured it might be a once in a lifetime trip so I was willing to spend a little more.
Wanna got back!!!

gnim wrote:
no one sleeps in tokyo...

One of Initial D's Soundtrack "No One Sleeps in Tokyo" :mrgreen:

Rinrin wrote:Hey Ahochaude, is Osaka where your girlfriend lives?

She's in Ashiya. More in Kobe. But same prefecture.
I love it in Osaka! :D

She'll be coming to Hawaii on July 26!!! :D :D :inlove: :inlove:

I've been waiting for this since 2002. IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!

But now I can't go to Japan for a year......... :(

ahochaude wrote:
But now I can't go to Japan for a year......... :(

Why not?

Rinrin wrote:Why not?

'Cause she cannot. She's here on a ¥–ñ@visa.

So she'll have to stay in Hawaii for one year. And I can't go on and go to Japan leaving her behind.

ahochaude wrote:

'Cause she cannot. She's here on a ¥–ñ@visa.

So she'll have to stay in Hawaii for one year. And I can't go on and go to Japan leaving her behind.

Aw that sucks!! Oh well, at least she's be here with you!

Rinrin wrote:

Aw that sucks!! Oh well, at least she's be here with you!

Yeah, I guess......... :beaten:

i've never been in tokyo (except via filght transfers @ narita/haneda). I wouldn't mind just one time visit, but I'd still rather spend my time in kansai and/or the ryukyu islands.

niko2x wrote:i've never been in tokyo (except via filght transfers @ narita/haneda). I wouldn't mind just one time visit, but I'd still rather spend my time in kansai and/or the ryukyu islands.

Me too! :D


Although I've never been to Tokyo, ever. I'd like to experience the night life especially in Shibuya. :hehe:

ahochaude wrote:Me too! :D

Although I've never been to Tokyo, ever. I'd like to experience the night life especially in Shibuya. :hehe:

I guess you can go there with the new missus next yr. :)

She doesn't care for Tokyo all that much. Only to visit her cousins which is pretty much it. She's a full on Kansai girl. :D

ahochaude wrote:She doesn't care for Tokyo all that much. Only to visit her cousins which is pretty much it. She's a full on Kansai girl. :D

if she doesn't want to go, maybe you can take amrayu there. LOL!

ahochaude wrote:She doesn't care for Tokyo all that much. Only to visit her cousins which is pretty much it. She's a full on Kansai girl. :D

All about the Kansai, baby!

I do happen to enjoy Kansai more than Tokyo as well...

niko2x wrote:if she doesn't want to go, maybe you can take amrayu there. LOL!

If amrayu wants to go with me. :sweat:

thetenken wrote:All about the Kansai, baby!

I do happen to enjoy Kansai more than Tokyo as well...

YAY! One more! :D

Read this and I hope it can be of benefit to ya'll who plan to go to Japan in the near future.



VISA ADVICE

ahochaude wrote:Read this and I hope it can be of benefit to ya'll who plan to go to Japan in the near future.



VISA ADVICE

Do I need a Visa if my trip to Japan is one way? :rolleyes: :beaten: :hehe: