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I'm Going To Japan

Started by cZo · 14 Mar 2005 · 11,349 replies

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13 Mar 2009, 21:28 #8881
gaijinmark wrote: Didn't know Krispy Kreme has invaded Japan. Those guys are getting almost as bad as Starbucks. [/list:u]


Worse the lard content will kill anyone... :bleh:

@takoyama- thanx for the great pics.

@qliver- have another great trip in Japan! :D
13 Mar 2009, 21:52 #8882
xploring wrote:Nice pics. It's so clean and tidy everywhere. :hehe:

My thoughts exactly.... Immaculate. :victory: :applaud:
13 Mar 2009, 21:59 #8883
bmwracer wrote:
My thoughts exactly.... Immaculate. :victory: :applaud:


Mmmmh I should put up some photos of the antithesis - Brussels - dogshit capital of Europe. :shamefulcry:
14 Mar 2009, 00:12 #8884
gaijinmark wrote: Didn't know Krispy Kreme has invaded Japan. Those guys are getting almost as bad as Starbucks. [/list:u]


Yeah, when they first opened up, the lines were freakin insane! They would go for about a block. No joke. I refuse to wait in line for Krispy Kreme. I'll settle for Mr. Donut. Also, Cold Stone Creamery is here which is pretty popular. I don't foresee the majority of Japanese getting overweight/obese though.
14 Mar 2009, 02:09 #8885
EstherM wrote:Mmmmh I should put up some photos of the antithesis - Brussels - dogshit capital of Europe. :shamefulcry:

LOL... We got loads here in the U.S. as well. :sweat:
14 Mar 2009, 06:10 #8886
Great pics, Q! Now I'm even MORE excited! I leave tomorrow morning. :D
14 Mar 2009, 06:43 #8887
Wynter wrote:Great pics, Q! Now I'm even MORE excited! I leave tomorrow morning. :D

Have a great and safe trip! :hug:
14 Mar 2009, 07:14 #8888
gaijinmark wrote: Didn't know Krispy Kreme has invaded Japan. Those guys are getting almost as bad as Starbucks. [/list:u]


Not really there's only one Krispy Kreme around here.
14 Mar 2009, 07:48 #8889
Jav_sol wrote:Not really there's only one Krispy Kreme around here.

I read that Krispy Kreme is among a number of companies that are really close to closing up shop... At least in the U.S.
14 Mar 2009, 08:33 #8890
bmwracer wrote:
I read that Krispy Kreme is among a number of companies that are really close to closing up shop... At least in the U.S.


Well when that one Krispy Kreme shop opened here (like around 3 yrs ago), there's was a lot of hype. The local news were saying how it was the next big thing and it was going to give Dunkin Donuts a lot of competition. But it was all talk, people around here seem to be loyal to Dunkin.
14 Mar 2009, 10:09 #8891
Wynter wrote:Great pics, Q! Now I'm even MORE excited! I leave tomorrow morning. :D


Have fun, Wyn! Don't forget to take lots of pics and post them for us to see (especially if there's hot Japanese guys :mrgreen:)!
14 Mar 2009, 12:29 #8892
Wynter wrote:Great pics, Q! Now I'm even MORE excited! I leave tomorrow morning. :D


Go have loads of fun! Lots of hotels and hostels with internet access, keep us posted over there if you can. :)
15 Mar 2009, 20:22 #8893
Wynter wrote:Great pics, Q! Now I'm even MORE excited! I leave tomorrow morning. :D


have a safe journey here in Japan, and same with you Genma.
I leave Fukuoka back to Shinagawa tmrw.
glad you like the photos.

today i spent the day with my sister's friends that moved back to Hiroshima. We first had lunch at an authentic Okonomiyaki restarant, and i can elaborate some other time on Hiroshima's distinctive style, the other is the Osaka style Okonomiyaki. Then we headed to Miyajima on ferry to the Miyajima Island to view the amazing on the water Shrine, and i have been told it is 1400 years old, and the only one of its kind, on the water. We then broswed the hilltop overlooking the spectacular view of the entire city of Hiroshima. Last year I already seen the Peace Park, this year i saw a different side and views of Hiroshima.
16 Mar 2009, 07:22 #8894
qilver wrote:have a safe journey here in Japan, and same with you Genma.
I leave Fukuoka back to Shinagawa tmrw.
glad you like the photos.

today i spent the day with my sister's friends that moved back to Hiroshima. We first had lunch at an authentic Okonomiyaki restarant, and i can elaborate some other time on Hiroshima's distinctive style, the other is the Osaka style Okonomiyaki. Then we headed to Miyajima on ferry to the Miyajima Island to view the amazing on the water Shrine, and i have been told it is 1400 years old, and the only one of its kind, on the water. We then broswed the hilltop overlooking the spectacular view of the entire city of Hiroshima. Last year I already seen the Peace Park, this year i saw a different side and views of Hiroshima.


Looks like you're all over Japan. :)

I'll be heading to Miyajima as well, but probably in the late afternoon/evening to watch the sunset. How was it there?
17 Mar 2009, 08:29 #8895
Genma wrote:

Looks like you're all over Japan. :)

I'll be heading to Miyajima as well, but probably in the late afternoon/evening to watch the sunset. How was it there?


I forgot the hours of when they close for each day, but the weather was sunny, but it was a bit breezy and cold. I think the weather is now a bit warmer, but bring a jacket.
It was facscinating to see. The ferry ride is about 10 min each way, and there are deer on the island, but signs are posted on not to feed them. You can buy oysters as Hiroshima is known for their oysters, and also have their own version of the Okonomiyaki. Osaka has their own version as well.
I am now in Shinagawa Tokyo again. The Shinkansen ride was about just under 6 hours long from Hakata station(Fukuoka) to Shinagawa.
Enjoy your time in the Kansai region. I am off to see Ueno park and the Cherry blossoms again. I wonder how Wynter is enjoying her trip so far.

let me know if you guys want to possibly meet up in Tokyo if you are in the area.
17 Mar 2009, 22:17 #8896
qilver wrote:

I am off to see Ueno park and the Cherry blossoms again.


Are the sakuras blooming there?
18 Mar 2009, 08:16 #8899
Takoyama wrote:

Are the sakuras blooming there?


i think i took some photos of some plumb blossoms trees, i think that is what they are called, but there were about a half dozen or so trees that are just blooming, and i was told that next week there will be even more, and by early April i believe it will be all bloomed by then. I got some good photos in, and when i get back i will photo up some on here.
The weather in Tokyo has warmed up some, since arriving 10 days ago, it is now near 22 degrees celcius, and sunny. So i think that should speed up the blooming of cherry trees even more.
18 Mar 2009, 08:53 #8900
qilver wrote:

i think i took some photos of some plumb blossoms trees, i think that is what they are called, but there were about a half dozen or so trees that are just blooming, and i was told that next week there will be even more, and by early April i believe it will be all bloomed by then. I got some good photos in, and when i get back i will photo up some on here.
The weather in Tokyo has warmed up some, since arriving 10 days ago, it is now near 22 degrees celcius, and sunny. So i think that should speed up the blooming of cherry trees even more.


Yeah I figure about in a week or so. Will you still be in Japan for hanami?

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