xhomme 10 Posted June 9, 2007 Wondering if anyone out there has bought a copy of the tokyo superguide? It is merely a compilation of the stores on this website with maps or is the format like a guidebook.. any comments? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xhomme 10 Posted June 9, 2007 Been to tokyo many times over and i do know my way around most places..does the guide provide information about hard to find places, interesting places, and cool places off the radar ( ie artisan type work on jeans, book binding, couture....) anyone care to share such places online.. hope you guys can help.. Just cant get enough of tokyo..its constantly changing..even NYC pales in comparison..hehe 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaspar 49,100 Posted August 6, 2007 I had a similar question re: the tokyo superguide. I'm planning a trip for the winter. How reliable is it? Is it up to date? Will it still be in 6 mos? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lamscott 437 Posted August 9, 2007 I bought one. that shit is hella reliable. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 158,912 Posted August 9, 2007 I bought one. that shit is hella reliable. It's a guide. The maps are small, it doesn't show street names, and the locations aren't exactly precise. I didn't think it was worth the $20. If you're expecting a babysitter, this guide isn't it. I preferred reading old Tokyo threads in the superjetset section, and I often referenced herp's Tokyo blog. I was there for most of the summer, so I could spend whole days exploring districts. Most of the stores weren't hard to find anyway. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herpsky 197,161 Posted August 9, 2007 It's a guide. The maps are small, it doesn't show street names, and the locations aren't exactly precise. I didn't think it was worth the $20. If you're expecting a babysitter, this guide isn't it. I preferred reading old Tokyo threads in the superjetset section, and I often referenced herp's Tokyo blog. I was there for most of the summer, so I could spend whole days exploring districts. Most of the stores weren't hard to find anyway. I still haven't found nepenthes. It's suposed to be across from shibuya jidoukan (go up the hill next to cassina on meiji dori) but i just couldnt find it. mr. hollywood is nearly impossible to find. i read a japanese blog with turn by turn directions with pictures. also the kuumba incense shop in yoyogi. there's a whole lot of stores that are really hard to find... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avantster 23,363 Posted August 9, 2007 It's a great guide - to get your started. As others have said you will need to do a bit of searching yourself to find the places you're in the guide. Would also suggest a street map and ask (read: chat up) people for directions on the way as well! It's not so bad because you'll get to explore a bit which is fun in itself. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericdw 136,114 Posted August 9, 2007 I just bought it a few days ago, haven't really had a chance to look through it thoroughly, but from what i can tell it's basically the same thing as the maps on superfuture, with a little more about restaurants... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 158,912 Posted August 10, 2007 I still haven't found nepenthes. It's suposed to be across from shibuya jidoukan (go up the hill next to cassina on meiji dori) but i just couldnt find it.mr. hollywood is nearly impossible to find. i read a japanese blog with turn by turn directions with pictures. also the kuumba incense shop in yoyogi. there's a whole lot of stores that are really hard to find... Well, the SF guide isn't a good tool for finding those stores, then. I did find Mr. Hollywood. Granted, my friend was with me and knew how to get there. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonjin 4,033 Posted August 10, 2007 I just stumbled onto Mr Hollywood. Actually, I stumbled into it when I was looking for Addition Adelaide, haha. Sometimes it helps to be retarded! But what a great surprise it was! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuddlysheep 4,863 Posted August 11, 2007 i still didnt find pure blue, full count was pretty incognito also,but found that store. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 158,912 Posted August 11, 2007 i still didnt find pure blue I hope this helps...Their leaf logo should be visible from the street. (or click: Here) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anders 15 Posted August 20, 2007 Little late but for future reference, the PBJ map has East as up on the picture, North on the right side, etc. I was confused as all hell until I finally realized that. Who the hell makes map with east as up? Once you figure that out its not as hard to find. Bape kids and Bape cuts (or is it cafe?) are on the same street, so if you run into them, your in the right direction. Just keep on walking down the road and you'll see the wooden sign with the leaf. In terms of the SuFu maps, they were priceless for me. I'm great with maps and directions so all I did was look at the map, find what stores are close to me, then use the map to guide me to the next place. Without the the SuFu maps, my trip last March wouldn't have been 1/10 as amazing. That said, if you only want maps, then you can use the free ones. If you want commentary about select locations, buy the Superguide. I paid for the guide but I mostly used the maps. I don't mind supporting the forum. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chromesquared 226,692 Posted August 20, 2007 I still haven't found nepenthes. It's suposed to be across from shibuya jidoukan (go up the hill next to cassina on meiji dori) but i just couldnt find it.mr. hollywood is nearly impossible to find. i read a japanese blog with turn by turn directions with pictures. also the kuumba incense shop in yoyogi. there's a whole lot of stores that are really hard to find... Herp, If possible could you link me to the Mr. Hollywood blog that you mention here? Thanks in advance!!! N 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
map~map 10 Posted August 20, 2007 sounds like the guide isn't too worth it. I am going to tokyo next week and was debating if i should drop the $20 on it or not... any more thoughts? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seiji 49 Posted August 20, 2007 i ve got a guide from a mens nonno issue i ll scan it if i find it 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiya 1,079,562 Posted August 20, 2007 Buy the guide.. it's easily worth the $20 just for the listing of shops to hit up catagorized by neighborhood. $20 is nothing considering what you're going to end up spending IN those shops. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superADS 349 Posted August 20, 2007 Well, the SF guide isn't a good tool for finding those stores, then.I did find Mr. Hollywood. Granted, my friend was with me and knew how to get there. tokyo is a nightmare to find anything, thats sort of just the way it is. i lived there for years and still got lost all the time. the tokyo superguide contains alot more than just maps though. we have people based there plotting stuff out monthly and who really know whats going on an a regular basis. i think its pretty reliable. oh yeah and fyi...tokyo generally doesnt have street names. [only main drags] the system is based on ward and block numbers. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuddlysheep 4,863 Posted August 20, 2007 i say we should all get together sf'rs who have been recently. because theres tons of new shops. and make our own super map. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lestat 139,017 Posted August 21, 2007 It's a guide. The maps are small, it doesn't show street names, and the locations aren't exactly precise. I didn't think it was worth the $20. If you're expecting a babysitter, this guide isn't it. I preferred reading old Tokyo threads in the superjetset section, and I often referenced herp's Tokyo blog. I was there for most of the summer, so I could spend whole days exploring districts. Most of the stores weren't hard to find anyway. most Tokyo streets don't got names... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sufu1 77,741,285 Posted December 6, 2007 another satisfied tokyo superguide customer--------------- !! read more.......................... http://wordbk.com/2007/12/04/what-i-really-came-to-japan-for/ via http://www.jeansnow.net 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tisswat 20,571 Posted December 6, 2007 via http://www.jeansnow.net Why doesn't Jean Snow post anymore? Edit: on supertalk I mean 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herpsky 197,161 Posted December 6, 2007 Truth: If you call yourself a fashionista and haven’t been to Tokyo then you don’t know jack about fashion. women and men of tokyo dress better than you nomatter how fly you think you are or how different you think your style is. the’ve been there and done that and looked better doing it. if you want to be inspired for retail store design come here the bathing ape store really is that fresh 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonjin 4,033 Posted December 6, 2007 +rep for truth edit: hahaha, oh no, I couldn't. oh well. it's the thought that counts. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herpsky 197,161 Posted December 6, 2007 Truth:If you call yourself a fashionista and haven’t been to Tokyo then you don’t know jack about fashion. women and men of tokyo dress better than you nomatter how fly you think you are or how different you think your style is. the’ve been there and done that and looked better doing it. if you want to be inspired for retail store design come here the bathing ape store really is that fresh i just quoted what the guy had on the site but actually i disagree with the last bullet. the bape store ain't that fresh. the way they display the tees are pretty innovative but there are a whole bunch of stores that look next-level. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djrajio 97,327 Posted December 6, 2007 Yeah BAPE isn't fresh anymore. It was innovative for its time but now its kinda ho-hum. I mean its smack right dab in Shibuya next to Uniqlo and Parco now. I like the uniqlo UT concept. That was pretty fresh. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonjin 4,033 Posted December 6, 2007 shibuya? since when? I'm not a fan of BAPE but the aoyama store (which I visited about half a year ago) was fun enough I thought. loveless wins cause it has a bar. every store should. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herpsky 197,161 Posted December 6, 2007 BWS isn't all that great compared to jawns like lad daikanyama, tab device, hysteric aoyama, cdg, dior homo, FIL, mister hollywood and etc I love corso como and UC but i don't think the interior is that great. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herpsky 197,161 Posted December 6, 2007 shibuya? since when? I'm not a fan of BAPE but the aoyama store (which I visited about half a year ago) was fun enough I thought.loveless wins cause it has a bar. every store should. opened in october, i think. it sucks. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonjin 4,033 Posted December 6, 2007 yohji store is nice i think. very sparse interior wise but I like the space - very roomy - and the big spiral staircase. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites