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3 questions from a visitor

imagebliss — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:07:14 GMT

Hello everyone my wife & I are planning to visit Tokyo this summer.
I have 3 questions I am hoping you can answer.

1) From June onwards what weeks are the best for sunny weather in Tokyo?
Or what weeks should I avoid for rain?

2) What's the best priced airline to Tokyo from USA- Los Angeles to be exact?

3) What's the best priced Hostel in Shibuya or Shinjuku for people in their 40's?

THANKS!

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Business networking and Events

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:10:01 GMT

i would like to invite my Tribe network to join me on www.connectture.com - its a social business network based in Europe with a growing base of users from all over the world. Easy way of keeping track of your Business Network.

Cheers

Sarah

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Hi and questions

komega — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:20:33 GMT

I don't live in Tokyo, but am planning a trip there. I want to spend about a month in Japan: Tokyo, Osaka/Kyoto and even a jaunt up to Sapporo.

I build my own electronic instruments and perform original music and am interested in doing some shows while there. I have another friend who is also interested in making this happen. We are not amateurs, but we don't have talent managers or agents to help in this process.

Can anyone on this tribe help a nice guy out with some contacts?

I can share examples of music and some video of performances.

Thanks!!

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Art/Events in Tokyo

Eshe — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 12:30:46 GMT

Hey,

I'm a belly dancer and I've just started a Japan Belly Dance tribe. I've listed a lot of events (mostly in the Tokyo area) but I thought if any of you were looking for something to do, it makes for a really fun night. It's at:

http://tribes.tribe.net/japanbellydance

I was also wondering if anyone knew of a similar kind of tribe for Tokyo or Japanese art/events?
Thanks,
Eshe

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Anyone here actually live in Tokyo

robintokyo — Thu, 12 May 2005 08:24:16 GMT

I joined this tribe because I thought I could meet some other people that are also in Tokyo but I see most are not.

So I'll just leave a message incase anyone wanders into this ghost town.. If you do infact live in Tokyo and if you are often drinking in the Shinjuku to Ikebukuro area, please either reply to this thread or send me a message.

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in october

Elke — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 02:16:12 GMT

my boyfriend and i will be in tokyo for 10 days - first time!!
we are all about playing music and meeting freaks
does anyone have son suggest lubs or other scenes?
let me know
peace
e

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where to stay and where to rock

thegoblinqueen — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:40:15 GMT

Hello!
I am planning a trip to Japan this summer (July) and I'm looking for places to stay. I'm planning on perusing Tokyo first, and then moving my way around if I have the means to do so.
I'm excited to experience art, anime, egl awesomeness, rad parties (with some dubstep, jungle, dancehall/reggae, dub, psychedelic, booty bass, breaks, etc.), engrish, food, and much, much more.

If any of you have been to Japan, or are in Japan, or whatnot, and can provide some suggestions, that would be awesome
I would prefer places to stay that are safe, friendly, quiet, clean, non-smoking, and affordable, as I am working on a budget.

Thanks so much for your help!

^_^

-Meghan

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tokyo pet stores

Tia-Ward — Sun, 10 Jul 2005 08:52:57 GMT

hi. i:m looking for a feathered friend in tokyo. does anyone know of any pet stores with parrots?

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Hanging Out in Tokyo

Moriji — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 19:38:39 GMT

Hey guys, I'm going to visit Tokyo from May 11 - 18. I grew up there so I'm not a baka gaijin. Let me know what's going on and if any of you wanna hang.

I want to go clubbing and pretend I'm back in high school again.

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Kitten

Ozma-Japan — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 02:20:45 GMT

Are there any Tokyo/Chiba area folks who want a little black kitten?

Yesterday during cleaning time some of my elementary school students found an abandoned kitten outside, near the school, in the rain. They brought the kitten in. It was very small, maybe one week old, and its eyes were dirty and crusted shut. I warmed up the kitten, cleaned it until it could see again, and fed the kitten with and eye dropper. Another teacher took the kitten to the vet last night. The vet says that it ishealthy and lucky. It is small, all black, and as of yet the sex is unknown.

I am taking care of the kitten tonight (regular bottle formula feedings and cleaning) but my apartment does not allow pets. No other teachers are in a position to adopt. School is out for the summer, and it's easy to get kids to fall in love with kittens... but parents are another matter. I don't know how long I'll be able to care for the kitten, or how much I can get the other teachers to help.

(photo of kitten here: img.photobucket.com/albums/v...g/cat.jpg and I can take more pictures)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Buggirl/blog/cat.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Buggirl/blog/IMG_2969.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Buggirl/blog/IMG_2970.jpg

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Tokyo visit end of June.

goddessDi — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 06:15:33 GMT

Hey beautiful people. I'm soo excited! My son is on tour with Def Tech! Have you seen him? His name is Lafa Taylor. They have invited me to come to their shows in Tokyo end of June. They will be on tour when I arrive in tokyo June 22nd. I plan to be there for at least the weekend before heading out to a friends in Nagoya then returning the following weekend for the shows. So I am asking the same old question. Inexpensive hotels or ryokan ideally close to nite life and action, or at least the Yamonate line. Other fun ideas?

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Cafes in Tokyo

Richard — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 06:09:41 GMT

Cafe culture is thriving in Tokyo. We are presently looking for some people to volunteer to review and write about cafes in Tokyo for TheCafeGuide www.thecafeguide.com the world's leading online cafe community.

If you either live in the area or are planning to travel to this city and are knowledgeable about cafes. If you have a passion for coffee, tea or both then I would be interested in hearing from you, please write me at richard@thecafeguide.com

Cheers,

Richard

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NEW TRIBE!! JROCK, JDRAMA AND MORE

ケイちゃん — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 03:35:57 GMT

video clips, lyrics and trans, tons of pics. CHECK IT OUT

http://tribes.tribe.net/konkon

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Any good resources/classifieds in Yokohama/Tokyo area?

akico — Wed, 31 May 2006 07:43:00 GMT

I just moved back to Japan last night, and am completely lost as to where to start looking for things.

What resources do you all recommend to look for jobs, to buy a used moped, cell phones, etc?
Thanks!

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Sanshin building to be demolished

I. — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 17:43:37 GMT

Unfortunately the developers and urban planners are at it again. With the destruction of doujunkai in Harajyuku and many other historical structures around Tokyo soon the few structures that survived the Kanto earthquake and WWII will be gone. The owners of the Sanshin building near Hibiya park (central Tokyo near kokyo/Imperial Palace) in conjunction with a group of developers have plans to demolish the building to make way for yet another urban office and shopping space.

For those that don't know the building is an awesome example of 1930s art deco pre-war architecture. In near mint original condition there are great small shops, restaurants and offices inside. The building has been featured in a number of movies. It's one of the few remaining old structures that surrounded the Imperial Palace area.

There is a group of people who have organized to try and save the building. I've included their URL below. It would be helpful to sign their petition and perhaps send some emails to Japanese consul offices around the US.

www.citta-materia.org/sanshin.php

www.citta-materia.org/sanshin.php

お名前＊: (name)
メールアドレス＊：(email address)
ご住所：(mailing address)
ご職業：(profession)
ご意見・ご感想： (thoughts and impressions about the building and the situation)
also here is the email add. you can email them.

To email the people trying to save the building: info_sanshin@citta-materia.org

Japanese consul office:

www.cgjsf.org/
www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
ny.cgj.org/

There's a super cool cafe there...one of the coolest in Tokyo. It's still open now as of April but will soon close. If you have the chance please check it out while its still there. It's called the New World Cafe.

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Vegetarian and Vegans in Tokyo - better yet, on the Denentoshi Train line?

Alice — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:41:58 GMT

Hello All -
I am always looking for new veg. friendly restaurants. I know, of course, that most Indian restaurants can provide a few veg. dishes but I am still looking for other types of cuisine. It is not easy to be a veg. here - fish broth and bits in everything!!@! Blech!
Thanks for your help!

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kawaguchi english party

Tia-Ward — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 07:56:39 GMT

Hi. There's an *English* party in Nishi-Kawaguchi Friday night (dec. 9th) at the izakaya 'Little Brave.'

There's no entrance fee. We just hang out and play darts, scrabble, and cranium.

Call 048-258-8850 for directions/info.

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just curious?

Johnny — Sat, 07 Aug 2004 00:33:06 GMT

hey, im going to be in tokyo on the 26th and was offered a job at a club called Pure. i was wondering if anyone has been there and if so, whats it like. im just curious as to what customers and or people in tokyo/shibuya think about it?

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Kinshicho

Thu, 06 Jan 2005 08:31:45 GMT

Good News: There is a slight chance I might be renting an apartment in Kinshicho, East Tokyo.

Bad News: I'm only familiar with West Tokyo (I've stayed in Shinjuku/Koenji/Kichijoji), all I know near Kinshicho is Asakusa, really.

Anyone have any pointers for this district and nearby locales?

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cheap accomodations in tokyo?

Sat, 05 Feb 2005 22:06:48 GMT

I was in Tokyo once for five crazy, exhilarating days in spring of '99. I Stayed at a capsule hotel in Akasaka but only sleeping about 4 hours per night -so much to do!

Can anyone reccomend another type of Tokyo accomodation that is under $75(US) per night? I've heard about the Ryokan style hotel, which sounds interesting. Love the Japanese baths!

How about hot nightclubs that feature cutting edge Tokyo music, like Melting Banana or something on the crazy edge?

Arigato!

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creative cluser

herbalheaven — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:43:55 GMT

Hi I am Jacob,

I am looking for contacts in Tokyo to help me set up a creative cluster. This is a space where people from the creative industry share space, facilities and sometimes clients. I am doing it in Amsterdam and it works really good.

Check my website www.ph14.nl

Regards,

Jacob

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Hotels around New Years??

bethanywexler — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 19:30:58 GMT

Hi,
I'm new here. I'll be staying in Tokyo around new years and I'm having a really really hard time trying to find a place to stay. Every time I find something without a cerfew that's under $220 a night it's all booked up. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them. I don't want to be sleeping out on the street. Thanks.

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Golden Week Party in Chichibu

chriscase — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 05:05:39 GMT

If you're going to be in the Kanto area over Golden Week, you might like to attend the EarthlingZ Golden Week Gathering at The Greenhouse, a musical guesthouse/party space in the mountains a bit beyond Chichibu.

The format is informal, with many musicians attending, excellent food being served, and music almost all the time, both in the giant upstairs room and in the garden.

There will be ethnic instrumentalists, and trance and ambient DJs. Many futons are available, but it might be a good idea to bring a sleeping bag, and appropriate clothing for traipsing in the mountains.

Check out the announcement at; http://earthlingzjp.blogspot.com/2005/04/golden-week-gathering-at-greenhouse.html

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Moving to Tokyo

Tia-Ward — Sun, 27 Mar 2005 08:23:27 GMT

Hi. I'm moving to Tokyo June 9th. My apartment will be in Akabane, Tokyo Prefecture. If anyone has any information about this neighborhood it would be greatly appreciated.

Also, I've heard it's hot in June--and muggy. How hot and how muggy? Is it as bad as New Orleans or New York in the summer?

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Haikugraphs

chriscase — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 07:43:52 GMT

As spring begins, it starts to become more interesting to travel around Japan. Back in the 70s I spent several years doing mainly that, travelling the country on a motorcycle, armed with camera and a desire to find the Japan that had developed in my imagination from literature and old Japanese art. One series I did was an attempt to create photographs with something of the character of haiku. Here's a gallery of a few of them:

http://floatingworldweb.com/EARTHLINGZ/GALLERIES/CHRISCASEphotos/HAIKUGRAPHS/index.htm

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Kabukicho Golden-gai drinks?

Sugoi — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 04:10:00 GMT

Anyone been to the any of the bars down the little laneways on the edge of Kabukicho? I heard about them but have never been. Curious to hear a review

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never been to japan

dftram — Wed, 22 Dec 2004 19:17:50 GMT

hi this tribe looks interesting

id love to visit japan sometime , it seems like a beautiful place with even more beautiful people

hopefully my music will take me there one day

what do you love best about japan?

dylan

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Tokyo attaire

CocoLoco — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 16:37:00 GMT

I am go ing to Tokyo next week. What type of clothes do most people wear?

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weather kind of odd there?

tranceswimmer — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 22:24:09 GMT

can anybody verify this: At 11:29 AM yesterday, the temperature in Tokyo rose 77 degrees Fahrenheit in just a few minutes, breaking a record for sudden temperature rise in the city set in 1923.

there is NOTHING about this in the US media

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where is the best hoto?

Sugoi — Tue, 08 Jun 2004 09:40:11 GMT

i like to try new places for meals. any tips for hoto? i love udon

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Outdoor computing.

D. — Fri, 28 May 2004 15:38:48 GMT

Visit: http://www.somethingfromjapan.com/cgi/blosxom/blosxom.cgi/computing/2004/05/28/07:57/#RP (Computing Alfresco).

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Ramen

D. — Fri, 21 May 2004 17:24:27 GMT

Tonkotsu Ramen: http://www.bob-an.com/recipe/dailyjc/basic/ramen/ramen.html

vs

Shoyu Ramen: http://www.bob-an.com/recipe/dailyjc/ref/ramen/ramen.html

You be the judge.

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New Kid on the Block

Sun, 09 May 2004 12:02:06 GMT

Hi all! My name is Kristin and I don't live in Tokyo, but I do live in a town 3 hours north of Tokyo. I visit Tokyo often for the nightlife (which is pretty non-existent where I live) and was wondering what everyone's favorite nightclubs/bars are. Thanks!

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punk bands

solarlab — Sat, 13 Mar 2004 02:19:10 GMT

there is so much competition, it's great. i am recommending hybrid-180 and 2 step/begripped. adorable and talented. they sing all in english...but not really. find em!

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Cheesy Fashion.

D. — Thu, 06 May 2004 00:11:09 GMT

I have this thing for the old school Hostess fashion. You know, garish colors and bad mini-skirt outfits. I also go weak in the knees when I see the late '80s style 'yanki' girl fashion. My wife says I am akushumi, but I really don't care. What the world needs is more cheesy fashion from the '80s and early '90s.

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cherry blossomes

Bobby — Fri, 26 Mar 2004 04:30:20 GMT

I want to go to watch cherry blossomes!!!

Japanese love cherry flowers, and me too.

are you?

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Mexican restaurants in Tokyo

Fri, 12 Sep 2003 02:49:52 GMT

I know this is a wierd question, but dammit, I need an answer.

I know of one mexican restaurant in Tokyo: El Torito in Shibuya (near Hachiko exit). Anyone know of any others?

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What is up with this cold weather?

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 02:39:17 GMT

It feels like November outside. I thought it was still September? Anyone notice the dramatic change in temperature since that typhoon rolled through a few days ago?

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Bento

D. — Tue, 23 Sep 2003 17:16:10 GMT

Bentos. Basically, who offers the best bentos, which is your favorite, and do you accept the clerks offer to nuke your bento on the premises or do you take it home so "you can do it right"? Oh, and do the clerks offer you sporks instead of chopsticks?

Answers:
- 7-11.
- Yakiniku don.
- Decline the offer.
- Usually. Since I like sporks, I take the spork and also ask for a set of chopsticks.

Before obtaining our own nuclear, I had the local clerks trained to nuke my bento until the paper tags turned black. I mean, there is nothing worse than getting a mouthful of cold rice in the middle of your bent.

BTW, SPORKS RULE!

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Demarcating Tokyo.

D. — Sun, 17 Aug 2003 04:43:28 GMT

Where does tokyo start and end for you? Is it just the 23 ku or is it the outer reaches?

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