Abii_Greaves Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Just wondering if anybody on here has ever been or even anywhere in Japan?I'm off to Tokyo on the 7th June just wondered what to expect and what's it like I can't wait! :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve1093 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Lucky! definitely something I want to do in the next few years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 aye came ive priced it up and looked to go a few times but something always comes up and never make it will make it tho! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbomad Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I have been 2 times the past year be prepared for little english talking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abii_Greaves Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 I have been 2 times the past year be prepared for little english talkingI best try and learn some basic Japanese then lol. A guy I work with use to live in Yokohama for 2 years and he said its an amazing place, is there many car places around? We've planned a day to go to up garage and all the other ones around the outskirts too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbomad Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 There is up garage all over the place super autobacs is good aswell i tried to find a starlet tuner for the mrs but they are really rare now in japan so we just went to rotary ones for me ha to be fair you will get by with pointing and using your fingers for counting as most food ect is numbered i rented a mini modem when i went so i could use google maps and we rented a car for 3 weeks driving in tokyo is good and not as bad as you would think first time i went we rented a ae86 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 ive been wanting to go for ages but never got round to planning anything. Be great having a contact over there for someone who would take you round some places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbomad Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Thats where im lucky my g/f brother has a g/f in japan so she took us around for a start if you find a starlet tuner put up the location Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hookie663 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 May i ask y your goin lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abii_Greaves Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 May i ask y your goin lolWe both have Japanese imports and I think my other half is only going for the car side of things where as I'm into the culture and tattoos and stuff which there really big on too :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 just go for the food its just lovely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbomad Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Tattoos aren't really liked by the japanese i wasnt allowed to wash clothes in a hotel as the washing machine was in the hot baths area and i have a sleeve so wasnt allowed to show it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JayJ Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Super clean and safe country, people walking with their big wallets in their back pockets and everyone are so kind and trustworthy. Tattoos are more accepted on westerners, but some places still won't accept tattoos what so ever. Check my build thread (J's Glanza) for some pics from Nagoya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 In an edition of Banzai magazine (maybe last months) there was a guy who wanted to go there, but didn't want to drive around in a boring everyday car. He actually found a company which would hire out proper JDM cars. He had an Integra Type R (JDM of course). Went to a local car meet in that. Really interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Tattoos aren't really liked by the japanese i wasnt allowed to wash clothes in a hotel as the washing machine was in the hot baths area and i have a sleeve so wasnt allowed to show itNot surprised, tattoos are quite associated with the Yakuza gangs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbomad Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thats the 86 we rented had a s15 aswell but it missfired ha so got a half price rental of the 86 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbomad Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 If you get time climb mt fuji its well worth it the hotel we had view Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wssoR Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 In an edition of Banzai magazine (maybe last months) there was a guy who wanted to go there, but didn't want to drive around in a boring everyday car. He actually found a company which would hire out proper JDM cars. He had an Integra Type R (JDM of course). Went to a local car meet in that. Really interesting. That guy is the owner of 6two1 Im pretty sure 7tune do a car experience type thing where you can drive initial d inspired cars on the touge... Definately on my list of places to go in my lifetime! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Haha, bastard. He's trickling the details per edition. I haven't read this part yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 any pics of the visit Abi? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlegreenmonster Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Im extremely jelous tbh ive always wanted to ho as their culture facinates me as well as the mad cars and so on and so forth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdohohh Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 If you get time climb mt fuji its well worth it the hotel we had view if you dont mind what hotel is this? Me and my bf are planning on going hopefully within a year or two and that looks amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I've heard some disturbing food stories be a 2 week pack lunch for me lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 My mate frequents Japan. Recently imported himself a JDM wife too. It's really worth getting a travel guide on Japanese etiquette before you go, easily offended people and knowing some of the weird manners they have over there can get you a long way! Especially if your going exploring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbomad Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) if you dont mind what hotel is this? Me and my bf are planning on going hopefully within a year or two and that looks amazing!Just spied this sorry its mizuno hotel i can get the address if needed free bike rental also which is handy Edited July 9, 2015 by turbomad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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