Japan trip

[Sairu]

Yea, I'm on a trip to japan, so I currently and will have a jap ip for the next week or so. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[lurker]

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Catch a tentacle monster. FOR SCIENCE!

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

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Catch a loli while you're there as well. They can be cunning little devils, so watch out!

 

[GoldGolem]

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Anyone have any ideas?

Make sure to try lots of the different foods and see all the different sites. If you can, go to Kyoto. Have a fun trip!

 

[SirOni]

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Catch a loli while you're there as well. They can be cunning little devils, so watch out!

THIS! And mail her to me!

 

[Unknown Squid]

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Visit a shrine out of curiosity and feel awkward surrounded by people who actually take the place seriously. I reckon that's what I'd do.

You could also always try groping people on trains, spectate some giant monster/mecha battles, watch falling cherry blossoms, purchase used underwear from a vending machine, not getting shot in the safe streets, drink cold tea from a can, wear a kimono, see a geisha, buy some miniaturised electronics, and take a shit load of pictures!

At least that's what I hear Japan's all about right? Which region are you going to anyway? That'd help with ideas.

 

[XSI]

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(...)purchase used underwear from a vending machine(...)

They actually stopped that, but the internet will always remember it.

 

[Lucas]

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Bring back Hard Gay with you.

 

[Wonderboy]

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Go to the place that is built on the background of only animes. At least I've heard legends of such a place...

Also:
http://ulmf.org/bbs/showthread.php?t=1327

 

[Briggs]

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Go to the place that is built on the background of only animes. At least I've heard legends of such a place...

Also:
http://ulmf.org/bbs/showthread.php?t=1327

You mean Akihabara?

Yeah, from one of my sources, the place is full of anime shops and stuff. I think they have daily street shows too.

The Japanese are kinda organized, almost all of them surf 2ch, which is kinda creepy.

 

[Copper]

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My immediate response is "go shopping!" but then, I'm both geek and girl and would likely need an empty suitcase just for swag if I ever went over there, if I didn't just ship boxes of stuff home in the meantime.

Take lots of pictures and then share with us. Better living through vicariousness. Also, I'd say do like what was suggested, though if you're looking for a guide, maybe pick you favorite anime or manga and find places from it (if applicable.)

 

[SirOni]

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Yes, do that. Because I totally went to Amestris just the other day and met up with Mustang and the rest of the crazy gang.

 

[Sairu]

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At least that's what I hear Japan's all about right? Which region are you going to anyway? That'd help with ideas.

Gonna be in Nagoya for one more day then head over to Tokyo.

Visit a shrine out of curiosity and feel awkward surrounded by people who actually take the place seriously. I reckon that's what I'd do.

Sounds fun, though I wouldn't be feeling awkward, I'd probably be silently mocking the people like I do with the rest of religion.

You could also always try groping people on trains, spectate some giant monster/mecha battles, watch falling cherry blossoms, purchase used underwear from a vending machine, not getting shot in the safe streets, drink cold tea from a can, wear a kimono, see a geisha, buy some miniaturized electronics, and take a shit load of pictures!

Hoping to see some Gundams or Godzilla in Tokyo, maybe meet some reapers in Shibuya (but not play the game, I don't have a week to spend), Cherry Blossoms aren't in the fall/winter months (Unless somethings weird happens or I'm just confused.), Does hot tea in a can-bottle thing work?, Miniaturized electronics? Way ahead of you, and the pictures..... No.

Catch a tentacle monster. FOR SCIENCE!

I can try, but I left most of my hunting equipment at home.

Catch a loli while you're there as well. They can be cunning little devils, so watch out!

I think one of my friends made the exact same requests .

My immediate response is "go shopping!" but then, I'm both geek and girl and would likely need an empty suitcase just for swag if I ever went over there, if I didn't just ship boxes of stuff home in the meantime.

Shopping yes, the empty suitcase no. If anything most of the stuff I'm going to buy are accessories for my computer or PSP that I will enter a blind rage when the break or fail. Maybe some Japanese games so I can play without knowing what the hell is going on.

Take lots of pictures and then share with us. Better living through vicariousness.

I read pictures and laughed. I personally hate taking/being in pictures so don't be expecting any.

Also, I'd say do like what was suggested, though if you're looking for a guide, maybe pick you favorite anime or manga and find places from it (if applicable.)

Not a big Manga or Anime fan so dead end here.


As for some of the places I've been/going to go see are Toyota Automobile/Comemorative Museums, Nagoya University, Nagoya Castle, Tokyo Disneyland (Not liking this one at all. Good thing I brought my PSP and MHFU.), Sony ExploraScience, 3 districts (Can't remember which ones, Wasn't paying much attention during planning.) and some sight-seeing tour.

 

[dmronny]

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Sorry I can't really think of anything to do while there. As unfortunately everytime I've gotten to visit a foreign country. I was either getting shot at by a bunch a weirdos, or stuck on a base which is pretty much the same as being in the states. You seem to be doing the usual stuff though so stick with that.

 

[Briggs]

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Man, how bout' you just takes pictures of things that interest you then? Something funny or weird along the way?

At least we'll get pictures.

 

[Copper]

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Yes, do that. Because I totally went to Amestris just the other day and met up with Mustang and the rest of the crazy gang.

If ever a moment for "pics or it didn't happen..."

Bummer about the pictures, but hey, if it's not your bag, that's cool. Sounds like you're going with family or a group, so that can make a bit of a difference, too.

 

[SirOni]

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Um....I guess sarcasm doesnt get picked up much over the internet...

 

[dmronny]

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What is this sarcasm stuff you speak of?

 

[Copper]

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What is this internet you speak of?

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

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What is this meme you speak of?