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  1. SugoiBoy

    Where would you visit in Japan?

    I went to a maid cafe in Tokyo once a few years, but I can’t recall the name. It was as something different. Yet, once was enough at least me. However, I would like go to a Band-Maid concert someday.
  2. SugoiBoy

    Where would you visit in Japan?

    If someone can afford to pay for a SL session, then he should be able to afford to pay to take a taxi from a nearby station.
  3. SugoiBoy

    Where would you visit in Japan?

    If you’re going to be in Tokyo at the time (typically in August), there’s a nice toro nagashi (floating lantern) ceremony on the Sumida River. https://tokyocheapo.com/events/asakusa-toro-nagashi/
  4. SugoiBoy

    Where would you visit in Japan?

    I think Obon varies somewhat depending on the locality. Roppongi Hills usually has a Bon Odori (Bon Dance). https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/roppongi-hills-bon-odori/70055 Several others are likely to be held in Tokyo during the summer this year.
  5. SugoiBoy

    Where would you visit in Japan?

    If you can fly into Haneda, that’s usually better than Narita. Lots of foreign tourists are visiting Japan these days. The weak yen is a factor.
  6. SugoiBoy

    Best Burger chain in Japan?

    Yes, true Korean food can be good even if it’s often too spicy for me. My point was that Lotteria is arguably Korean fast food because of its historical connection to the Lotte Group. Fortunately, “Bosintang” is not on the menu at Lotteria either in Korea or Japan😉
  7. SugoiBoy

    Best Burger chain in Japan?

    That’s what I was thinking😉
  8. SugoiBoy

    Best Burger chain in Japan?

    Oh man, now you’re gonna piss off the Koreans…
  9. SugoiBoy

    Good hotel in Fukuoka close to party district / can bring girls back

    If I recall correctly, it was unlocked during the day, but a card was needed after a certain time in the evening. The side entrance would only be viable if you stay in the section nearest to it. By the way, I recall seeing an apparent love hotel nearby. So, that could be Plan B, if needed...
  10. SugoiBoy

    Good hotel in Fukuoka close to party district / can bring girls back

    I’ve been to Fukuoka a couple of times. FWIIW, there are several hotels near Hakata Station, which is the main train station for Fukuoka. The Shinkansen stops there. The airport is just a few minutes by subway from Hakata Station. Didn’t try to bring in any outside guests during my visit last...
  11. SugoiBoy

    Best Burger chain in Japan?

    I‘ve seen A&W in Okinawa Prefecture, but can the chain be found anywhere else in Japan?
  12. SugoiBoy

    Best Burger chain in Japan?

    MOS Burger is a good choice for those who like vegetarian options.
  13. SugoiBoy

    Ishikawa 7.5 Earthquake

    Sadly, a Japanese coast guard plane that was about to fly to the disaster area was involved in a collision with a passenger jet at Haneda tonight. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/fire-breaks-out-plane-runway-japans-tokyo-haneda-airport-nhk-2024-01-02/
  14. SugoiBoy

    Overtourism as of October 2023

    Some tourists apparently really do need signs like this one from JR Kyushu.
  15. SugoiBoy

    Overtourism as of October 2023

    Foreign tour groups too often seem to be full of poorly behaved tourists. That doesn’t seem to be limited to any one nationality. Not sure why that is. Some sort of group psychology might be going on?
  16. SugoiBoy

    Best Conbini?

    The other day I was in a random 7-Eleven in the American Heartland. And, I was like where’s the 🍙 😉
  17. SugoiBoy

    Best Conbini?

    Pretty much any Japanese conbini beats out the typical American convenience store.
  18. SugoiBoy

    Best Conbini?

    I’ve become rather fond of pizza buns sold in various conbini. If you haven’t tried them yet, they are available among other steamed buns by the counter. Steamed buns are originally a Chinese dish, but so far I’ve only seen pizza buns in Japan.
  19. SugoiBoy

    Japan Vets: Were the Old Days Better and if so, How?

    I’ve seen quite a few Japanese couples where the man looks older than the woman. Significant age gaps seem to be more socially acceptable here than in the states.
  20. SugoiBoy

    Japan Vets: Were the Old Days Better and if so, How?

    It’s not just Japan. An older friend of mine has spent 40 years in Korea. He doesn’t have much to show for it at least financially. However, he has traveled around Asia and seen things that relatively few Americans get to experience.