going to japan

[chua_riwap]

Year 2001 when I went to Tokyo to do an equipment S/W upgrade. I made a mistake of taking the taxi from Narita Airport to my hotel, Hotel Intercon (Tokyo). Guess what? My fare was US$150.00 plus the toll fee.

That was the most expensive taxi ride in my life......... Dapat pala shuttle bus lang kinuha ko. It's good that I was able to reimburse the amount from our office.

Mahirap sa Tokyo. Pag kakain ako sa labas, turo-uro lang ako. Ituturo ko lang yung litrato sa labas ng resto para maintindihan nila ako. Walang marunong mag-Ingles! Ang hirap umikot sa downtown. Kaya yung stay ko run ng 2 weeks, napuraga ako sa McDo.

[tabularasa]

It's an enriching experience to tour Japan. My wife and I spent two weeks in Japan. 4 days in Osaka with the usual tour and remaining days in Tokyo. Maraming pwedeng puntahan but it was really expensive.

I'll have to save more the next time we visit Japan. Maganda talaga.

[sugoi_yats]

pag mey makita kang eskwelahan dun, pasok ka. hanapin mo ang shokudo (canteen), mura pagkain nila dun at masarap pa...hehehe!

ganito ang pagtanong...sumimasen, shokudo ga doko desu ka? (excuse me, where is your canteen?)

[Monseratto]

Huwag gayahin... hehehe

Male prostitutes on tourist visas busted in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

An increasing number of male foreign nationals are approaching men in and around Okubo Park in Tokyo’s infamous Kabukicho district to offer ***ual services in exchange for money.

According to investigative sources, two Filipino nationals and two Thai nationals between the ages of 26 and 37 were arrested.

They are suspected of illegal solicitation and waiting for customers.

The men reportedly told investigators that, “There are women waiting for customers in Kabukicho, so I thought I could do the same,” and “A friend told me I could engage in prostitution-like activities in Okubo Park.”

One of the four is a Filipino national, 26, who entered Japan in late November for a short-term stay.

He said he had four to five customers a day, charged 10,000 yen ($70) to 20,000 yen each time and earned about a million yen over 15 days.

He began coming to Japan for short stays this summer to make money and was arrested on his third visit.

The police believe that these men have been entering Japan on a short-term visa since the pandemic-related border control measures were eased.

During the crackdown, police said they noticed suspicious men watching the area. Police believe that lookouts warn the prostitutes when police are approaching.

The number of male foreign nationals soliciting male customers is increasing on the streets in and around the Wakabacho district in Yokohama’s Naka Ward as well, and Kanagawa prefectural police are stepping up their efforts to uncover them.

[_Cathy_]

For some reason I can't imagine gay Japanese men [emoji15]

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[Yatta]

For some reason I can't imagine gay Japanese men [emoji15]

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Meron din, just like any other society. They've been around since the times of the samurai. Why do you think boy sin manga and anime look androgynous? Some sento (bath houses) even host a monthly okama (gays) only day.

[_Cathy_]

Meron din, just like any other society. They've been around since the times of the samurai. Why do you think boy sin manga and anime look androgynous? Some sento (bath houses) even host a monthly okama (gays) only day.

Oh I don't watch anime kasi but I guess Japanese gays aren't as flamboyant as Western and Asian (Filipino/Thai) gays?

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[dr. d]

Oh I don't watch anime kasi but I guess Japanese gays aren't as flamboyant as Western and Asian (Filipino/Thai) gays?

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japanese men are in the top ten of the best-dressed men on the planet,
papano pa kaya the japanese gays.

[Deestone]

Next year we will schedule a trip to Japan...... Osaka/Kyoto/Narra only need to review the itinerary that I have written years ago. Very much excited since this will be our 1st Japan trip.

[uls]

like last year, madami uli lilipad papunta japan itong weekend

january na balik

[Deestone]

like last year, madami uli lilipad papunta japan itong weekend

january na balik

Yes but Japan right now is very cold winter season hard to travel with kids hehe

[dr. d]

Yes but Japan right now is very cold winter season hard to travel with kids hehe

in my opinion,
the cold weather appears to be an attraction to the un-informed tourist from the tropics.
but kapag nandoon ka na, mumurahin mo ang weather.

[12vdc]

Wear proper thermal suit. Around Feb pa yung peak ng yelo pero baka mapaaga dahil sa global warming.

[Deestone]

in my opinion,
the cold weather appears to be an attraction to the un-informed tourist from the tropics.
but kapag nandoon ka na, mumurahin mo ang weather.

Yes.... if you are travelling solo I think should be no problem but as a group with kids I find it hard.

[dr. d]

Yes.... if you are travelling solo I think should be no problem but as a group with kids I find it hard.

there's this old urban legend,
when the family travels in an inter-island ship, the kids are tied at the waist with a long abaca rope.

[bmacavanza]

We went to Japan last July 2023. We went to Tokyo, Sendai, Osaka, and Kyoto, via Narita

[dr. d]

earthquakes are a way of life in japan.
plane crashes are simply... accidents waiting to happen. enywhere. no exceptions. it's just a matter of time.
"minalas lang at nag-sabay."

sono. i do not believe the universe is trying to put a message across.
heh heh.

[baludoy]

What is it w/ trains and knifings in Japanese trains kaya?

My japanese nephew and his wife lives in Tokyo and my bro's wife said she used to ride that particular route frequently kaya it hit close to home for her.

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[oj88]

Was checking out Klook and KKday for eSIM deals.

Wala ba talagang way to have prepaid voice+SMS+data plans while in Japan? Puro data-only plans ang available.

[Yatta]

What is it w/ trains and knifings in Japanese trains kaya?

My japanese nephew and his wife lives in Tokyo and my bro's wife said she used to ride that particular route frequently kaya it hit close to home for her.

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Knives are easier to obtain than guns (Japanese can have guns but its very hard to obtain and require a hunting license). Train stations are always busy and crowded and relatively lax security (compered to our own MRT/LRT), and most cops are more interested in illegal aliens.