japan :: tokyo :: general

[herpsky]

is there a bookstore with a big selection of english text paperbacks in tokyo?

tower books (top floor of tower records)

book 1st (chain), aoyama book center (chain) = have an ok selection of english txt paperbacks

[DEPHT]

how easy is it to get a reservation at Mizutani or Jiro?

Mizutani is usually 1-2 months in advance. Try going during lunch. $150 for lunch if i can remember correctly and $250+ for dinner, which isn't THAT bad considering it has a 3 star michelin rating.

[DaBestSpoona]

Mizutani is usually 1-2 months in advance. Try going during lunch. $150 for lunch if i can remember correctly and $250+ for dinner, which isn't THAT bad considering it has a 3 star michelin rating.

thanks!

I don't buy the michelin ratings.

I've been to some pretty nasty 1 and 2 star places. But then again this is Tokyo.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

tower books (top floor of tower records)

book 1st (chain), aoyama book center (chain) = have an ok selection of english txt paperbacks

thank you, that is very kind of you nigga

[herpsky]

thank you, that is very kind of you nigga

i think you will be banned.

oh shit.

i've been studying for the past 5 hours.

it's demoralizing

[Joe E Taleo]

Just got done a gokon at Nos in Ebisu.

The girls were Keio college students.

18, 19, 20 years old.

U know Japan is fucked up when these young girls are talking about their ex-30, 40 year old "boyfriends" with wifes and how they were shagging it up at their second-houses and then go back home to their kids and shit.

Fucking don't understand man.

One bitch used to date some 40+ year old boss at my firm.

She was 18 at the time.

My wife (who is Korean) went to a private high school in the US with a bunch of Japanese girls, and she was telling me how wild they were even BEFORE they were 18. When they'd come back from their respective countries after winter break, all the Korean girls would talk about the delicious food and snacks they ate, and the Japanese girls would talk about 'dating' old dudes who bought them jewelry and bags.

And it's not like they're even poor! Obviously they have enough cash to go to private school in the US.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

I'm in a Saxy Mood.

[herpsky]

Fashion / culture blog. Not great but pretty interesting.

http://www.tokyodandy.com/

[ninesuitcases]

i just told that sucker that he won't have any fun in the japland if he's trying to SAVE money.

lulz.

there are way too many things to check out. it's impossible to answer those generic questions.

examples of legit questions i can answer:

"Where can I buy a crazy bagjack x jap streetwear collab jawn?"

"good pink salons? preferably a place that does bareback BJs"

"where can i find retro video games and accessories in akihabara?"

"what's the potpourri at mr. hollywood?"

"where can i copp rirakkuma?"

"next level amekaji jawns ala nonnative, woolrich woolen mills, eg"

"where can i find an assload of robert geller"

if someone isnt too cool to help out like this girl i am keen to hear from you...i will ask questions one at a time then... also the point isnt about saving money its about not having the money in the first place cause i blew it on the fucking plane tickets...so i want to make the most out of my situation thats al.... so help out instead of being ignorant or just keep it to yourself.... if anyone wanted to know shit about melbourne i would tell them everything they need to know ...

question1 :

can anyone recommend the best places to be or things to see for new years in tokyo or surrounding areas?

[dismalfuture]

there's a little club in Roppongi called Gas Panic that is probably the coolest place to go to during that time of year, you should probably hit that up.

[Lab]

yea mayne GP, make it rain on dem hoes

its also cheap and there are no nigerians in roppongi

[ninesuitcases]

awesome ill scope it out thanks heaps atleast some people on here are willing to help out

[herpsky]

Big Lulz.

[ninesuitcases]

what sort of place is it? im not into techno or dj's or any of that if thats what its about

any other suggestions aswell?

[herpsky]

Sorry for being an asshole

The hub usually has really good parties on NYE and NYD.

http://www.pub-hub.com/shop/

They usually have really good techno music on weeknights.

[ninesuitcases]

apology accepted! thanks ill check that out too!

obviously i know nothing about tokyo but i notice heaps of jap bands i am into play at some place called O- west or o nest or some shit like that what is that place like? and is it easy to get to

[Lab]

they play lots of j-pop at GP too so you'll fit right in

just make sure to wear your favorite band's shirt so you get 5$ off the entry fee

[ninesuitcases]

ha is instrumental rock and stuff classified as j-pop over there i dont really know what it is... also not keen on the band shirts but will check that place out for sure thanks

[Lab]

yes definitely but only when they open up the VIP lounge on saturdays at 1am, so remember to dress your best! suits only and they might let you in.

[djrajio]

If you shoot yourself in the head and no one is around, does it make a sound?

[Lab]

but you wont ever shoot yourself at GP

because it is so fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DaBestSpoona]

I heard L'atelier de Joel Robuchon is much cheaper, better quality, better service than the NY one. Hope that saves you money.

[djrajio]

I went to Gas Panic in Shibuya B1 last Saturday.

My friends got into a fight.

We got caught by the cops.

It was really fun.

[salaryman]

im not into dj's

what the fuck is this?

Also, Rajio, have you been to the NOS http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g045628/map1.htm in Aoyama--I've been there a couple times but was wondering how it compares to Ebisu?

[djrajio]

I heard L'atelier de Joel Robuchon is much cheaper, better quality, better service than the NY one. Hope that saves you money.

Supposedly Tableaux lounge in Daikanyama is half-off when you show your student id. That should save you money.

[Lab]

also BEST PART gaspanic doesnt have DJs!!!!!!!

sometimes they hire dance crews though!!!!

and they give away sunglasses, just dont drop them or drinks are twice the price!!!!!!!!!!

[djrajio]

Also, Rajio, have you been to the NOS http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g045628/map1.htm in Aoyama--I've been there a couple times but was wondering how it compares to Ebisu?

Never been to Aoyama joint.

I like NOS though, especially the pillow room.

I wanna do a gokon in the pillow room.

Great vibe and perfect date/gokon spot.

[salaryman]

　L'atelier de Joel Robuchon　

The calamari here will get you laid, guaranteed. (0)

[gonexgrey]

question1 :

can anyone recommend the best places to be or things to see for new years in tokyo or surrounding areas?

get wasted at nomihoudai karaoke. at 12am go to hatsumoude at asakusa. with 5 million other wasted people. get lost trying to find your friends bc you have to pee. walk back to hotel by yourself as the sun rises. fun times~~

[gonexgrey]

Just got done a gokon at Nos in Ebisu.

The girls were Keio college students.

18, 19, 20 years old.

U know Japan is fucked up when these young girls are talking about their ex-30, 40 year old "boyfriends" with wifes and how they were shagging it up at their second-houses and then go back home to their kids and shit.

Fucking don't understand man.

One bitch used to date some 40+ year old boss at my firm.

She was 18 at the time.

40 year old boyfriends? I dont care how rich you are, if you have a wrinkly old penis i am not going to date you. gross.