I'm Going To Japan

Tu_triky wrote:Ditch the bbq and go get a reuben.

LOL. :rofl:

bmwracer wrote:
LOL. :rofl:

At least it proves we pay attention to each other's posts :)

Thanks for the replies! :metaldevil:

I'll be in Tokyo for 5 days. Probably not doing much touristy stuff, just eat, shop, walk, people watch. :P

Will check out Gyoza Stadium, looks interesting. heh.

What's nice/special about L&L? Never heard of it from this part of the planet! :hehe:

Genma wrote:Thanks for the replies! :metaldevil:

I'll be in Tokyo for 5 days. Probably not doing much touristy stuff, just eat, shop, walk, people watch. :P

Will check out Gyoza Stadium, looks interesting. heh.

What's nice/special about L&L? Never heard of it from this part of the planet! :hehe:

Yes, do go to Gyoza Stadium and bring your appetite! Tokyo has many great places to eat. I'm assuming you are wanting to eat Japanese food. Here's some places I recommend:

Ramen

Kamakura Ramen located off Center Gai in Shibuya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLqp9A4Hvp4

Kyushu Jangara Ramen (in Akihabara or Harajuku)
http://www.kyusyujangara.co.jp/

Yasubee in Shibuya (usually a qeue)
http://www.yasubee.com/

Shibuya Taishoken (1 minute from Yasubee)
Sorry can't find website

Menya Musashi in Shinjuku (expect to wait in line)
http://www.m634.com/634/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0fFZ9QkCeU

Ramen Square in Tachikawa
http://www.arearea.co.jp/ramensquare/

Curry

CoCo's Ichibanya (numerous locations)
http://www.ichibanya.co.jp/index.html

Go Go Curry in Akihabara or Shibuya (Kanagawa Style)
http://www.gogocurry.com/

Tonkatsu

Maisen in Omotensando (damn good tonkatsu!)
http://www.bento.com/rev/0490.html

Sushi/seafood
So many places to mention. Go to Tsukiji fish market because there's a lot of good places there.

Yakiniku

Head to Shinjuku since there's a lot of good joints prepared by Zainichi Koreans. In particular in Shin Okubo area.

There's this Hiroshima style okonomiyaki joint a minute from Meidaimae Station. I forgot the name but I'll try to get it for you later.

If you do eat at McDonalds I suggest trying the Teriburger or Ebiburger since you can only get it here.

L&L Hawaiian BBQ
http://www.hawaiianbarbecue.com/

Enjoy! :victory:

Wow thats a big list! Will take a while to digest. Thanks! Gonna come back fatter than ever. :rolly:

Genma wrote:Will check out Gyoza Stadium, looks interesting. heh.

Yay! :woot:

Hope you'll find time between bites to take some pics. :mrgreen: :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
Yay! :woot:

Hope you'll find time between bites to take some pics. :mrgreen: :victory:

Not bringing much, will have my 17-50mm, 50mm and 85mm!

It is summer now, wonder if we still need to wear formal suits to the convention halls on business days. hmmm..

Genma wrote:Not bringing much, will have my 17-50mm, 50mm and 85mm!

Heh, won't you need a macro lens for the food close-ups? :mrgreen:

bmwracer wrote:
Heh, won't you need a macro lens for the food close-ups? :mrgreen:

My macro lens is 1kg. :metaldevil: Not gonna bring that!

Anyway 50mm is good for food pics too! I'm not eating any tiny 10mm dishes right?

Genma wrote:My macro lens is 1kg.

Yow! :sweat:

I would've thought your 17-50 would have a macro mode...

Anyway 50mm is good for food pics too! I'm not eating any tiny 10mm dishes right?

So ka. :victory:

But I thought a 50mm could only focus up to about 24 inches, er, 60cm...?

bmwracer wrote:I would've thought your 17-50 would have a macro mode...

Nope, its for general purpose shooting. My macro lens is meant for tiny creatures, shot this little fella last week!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs206.ash2/46894_440930556440_618276440_5482003_4776712_n.jpg

bmwracer wrote:But I thought a 50mm could only focus up to about 24 inches, er, 60cm...?

45cm according to specifications. I don't have to leave my seat :P
Well I still can rely on the 17-50mm actually. 50mm would be for arty cropped shots. :naughty:

Genma wrote:

bmwracer wrote:I would've thought your 17-50 would have a macro mode...

Nope, its for general purpose shooting. My macro lens is meant for tiny creatures, shot this little fella last week!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs206.ash2/46894_440930556440_618276440_5482003_4776712_n.jpg

Eeek. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:But I thought a 50mm could only focus up to about 24 inches, er, 60cm...?

45cm according to specifications. I don't have to leave my seat :P
Well I still can rely on the 17-50mm actually. 50mm would be for arty cropped shots. :naughty:

Ah, okay... Hope you get some good shots of the gyoza! :victory: :mrgreen:

Genma wrote:Wow thats a big list! Will take a while to digest. Thanks! Gonna come back fatter than ever. :rolly:

Have fun at the Tokyo Game Show and enjoy Japan!

The pride of Japan
[image]

^ Where's the other pic where he gets stomped by that girl? :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:^ Where's the other pic where he gets stomped by that girl? :beaten:

This guy might be nicknamed the Artful Dodger, who lived to snap another day.

Happy Keiro no Hi (Œh˜V‚Ì“ú, Respect for the Aged Day) :woot:

gaijinmark wrote:Happy Keiro no Hi (Œh˜V‚Ì“ú, Respect for the Aged Day) :woot:

:good:

Tadaima!!

Ok didn't realize that the game show and my hotel was almost an hour away from Tokyo itself. Got quite tired of the shuttling around so didn't get to try much of the recommendations this time round. Was at Gogo Curry at Akihabara on the first day though, love the big portions.. haha.

Visited Namja Town / Gyoza Stadium, they did have some interesting looking gyoza, pity that my stomache didn't space for everything! Bought foodies from the dessert town and ice cream city too.

I'm already back at work a few hours after my touch down, so photos will come later. I actually have more photos of cosplayers than anything else!

Genma wrote:Tadaima!!

Ok didn't realize that the game show and my hotel was almost an hour away from Tokyo itself. Got quite tired of the shuttling around so didn't get to try much of the recommendations this time round. Was at Gogo Curry at Akihabara on the first day though, love the big portions.. haha.

Visited Namja Town / Gyoza Stadium, they did have some interesting looking gyoza, pity that my stomache didn't space for everything! Bought foodies from the dessert town and ice cream city too.

I'm already back at work a few hours after my touch down, so photos will come later. I actually have more photos of cosplayers than anything else!

Okaeri, G...! :)

Looking forward to seeing your pics of your exploits. :victory: