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**TROLL** · 08-02-2009, 01:14 AM

Do they really have Skyrines?

Kidding... my friend has lived outside of Osaka for about 4 years, and all of a sudden he's talking about maybe moving back to the US next year. I don't want to regret never getting off my ass to go visit so its go time.
As it turns out, it looks like the best window of opportunity will be mid-September for me, which is a little sooner than I was originally thinking and I'm already feeling the pressure to book a flight and start making some plans.
I need to decide if I should fly to Tokyo then make my way down to Osaka (train is $120 each way), or fly right to Osaka and make my way around from there.

Once upon a time I was a big traveler... before the days of TST I was out of the country as much as I was in it, lots of trains, buses, planes, ferries, and so on... lots of hotels, hostels, and homestays, and lots of awesome adventures... about 30 countries in all I believe. I'm already psyched to get back into it a little although I'm limited by work to only about 2 weeks here. I was in Japan once for a 4-5 day stretch but this trip will be a lot different.

Anyway... has anyone been to Japan? Trying to get this to all materialize pretty soon and it looks like you need to make reservations with hostels 2-3 weeks in advance minimum, as well as trains, and of course the flight over there. I gotta get a move on so if anyone has any wisdom about it please share. I need to decide whats important for me to see and how long to spend in each place, then figure out the logistics. Going to go pick up a Lonely Planet tomorrow and do some reading.

Welp, hope this inspires some good travel convo. I'm psyched just thinking about it

doug · 08-02-2009, 01:46 AM

you're gonna pay for the mod team to come along too..... .....right?

**TROLL** · 08-02-2009, 01:55 AM

Ha, I'm already dryheaving as I estimate the cost of the trip for myself, which includes crashing at my friend's place for at least a few days and hostels for the majority of the rest.

OutToWinPAHC · 08-02-2009, 02:01 AM

I went twice for business. To Osaka and to Tokyo. Toyko was a bit confusing for an anti-social person like me, and its so buzy and fast paced. But Osaka was awesome, I had room to move, see the scenery, and went out with some of the locals and had a great time.

Oakes · 08-02-2009, 02:02 AM

Sounds awesome! They has Skyrines there, oh and like I said in the whatever thread, drop your JDM whips off while you're getting your JDM on and then come home to your super clean JDM whips when you're super JDM

3rdGenMr2Girl · 08-02-2009, 02:07 AM

my best friend is stationed there in the navy. i'm planning on going in september as well. i lucked out because everything is paid for by the navy for close friends and family.

sherwood · 08-02-2009, 02:09 AM

there goes more of our tax dollars to waist.

**TROLL** · 08-02-2009, 02:12 AM

Ha, I was just thinking the exactttt same thing. Can we call our congressman about that one? Srsly.

jspek · 08-02-2009, 02:52 AM

**** the skylines. find some sweet 4 door drift cars and take pics. and if you dont take pics ill be highly upset with you.

cmr076 · 08-02-2009, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3rdGenMr2Girl

my best friend is stationed there in the navy. i'm planning on going in september as well. i lucked out because everything is paid for by the navy for close friends and family.

ugh, i need to join the military so i can bang girls with mr2's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspek

**** the skylines. find some sweet 4 door drift cars and take pics. and if you dont take pics ill be highly upset with you.

OR... take sweet pics of 4 door drift skylines

**TROLL** · 08-02-2009, 03:17 AM

Haha I didn't have to go to Japan to see that car, it was in York, PA last year

. We did a sweet interview with Neil Tjin about it.
But yeah, this trip is totally not care motivated. If I see some sweet ones I'll try to grab some photos but this is more about getting back to life before cars.

OutToWin... what did you do in Tokyo and Osaka? Did you visit anywhere else while you were there? Last time I was there I was in Kobe. I took a day trip to Osaka and an overnight trip to Koya San which I am definitely planning to visit again. Going to incorporate Tokyo into this trip although you're not the first to say its a bit overwhelming. Not sure what else I should try to fit in but I'm planning to get that Lonely Planet book tomorrow and do some good reading.

cmr076 · 08-02-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROLL

Haha I didn't have to go to Japan to see that car, it was in York, PA last year

.

it was an example JERK.

silver01lude · 08-02-2009, 03:42 AM

I've never been there, but would LOVE to go. However, you said stay at ur friends a few nights then stay at a hostel? U cant stay at his place the whole time ur there? Or will be be moved back half way through ur trip?

c0nfl1kt · 08-02-2009, 05:36 AM

Remember that if you raff you ruse.

OMGz Turbo · 08-02-2009, 08:29 AM

Wow bry, this is actually pretty sick....i would LOVE going over there, my girl went there for softball a few years back (Team USA VS one of them countrys) but i know she was in toyko and a few others. She said on the flight her feet and legs swelled up from how long it is....IDK, but if i could go there id be all about it.

Scapegoat · 08-02-2009, 09:11 AM

japan is on my list of places to go... actually taking care of my passport stuff tomorrow. i want to start planning a two week trip to germany and visiting some family i just found out about in Austria.

japan would be after that

**Alex** · 08-02-2009, 09:18 AM

I've always wanted to go and just finally about three months ago got my passport. Now I just gotta find someone down to go.

DPancoast · 08-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oakes

Sounds awesome! They has Skyrines there, oh and like I said in the whatever thread, drop your JDM whips off while you're getting your JDM on and then come home to your super clean JDM whips when you're super JDM

Possibly the most JDM statement I haz ever seen.

But I have heard a lot of good things about Japan. I always used to look in the tuner mags in the back and see those little advertisements for a group trip to Japan for a discounted rate... but never really actually researched it.

Have fun man... take a bazillion pictures.

Nors · 08-02-2009, 02:30 PM

Calling them Skyrines was classic. Reminds me of Takuma Sato (F1 Driver) giving an interview and he said something about handling, it came out as "the hand-riing was off". have fun in Japan and don't let the stress of planning get to you, it'll be worth it.

Honduh · 08-02-2009, 02:34 PM

Bring me in your suitcase please?

I will make us money with my body (i've always wanted a little JDM in me)

08-02-2009, 01:14 AM	#1
TROLL The [TST] Don Admin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #3 My Ride: 07 Bugeye STi - 94 Supra iTrader: (6)	Planning a trip to Japan... anyone been there? Do they really have Skyrines? Kidding... my friend has lived outside of Osaka for about 4 years, and all of a sudden he's talking about maybe moving back to the US next year. I don't want to regret never getting off my ass to go visit so its go time. As it turns out, it looks like the best window of opportunity will be mid-September for me, which is a little sooner than I was originally thinking and I'm already feeling the pressure to book a flight and start making some plans. I need to decide if I should fly to Tokyo then make my way down to Osaka (train is $120 each way), or fly right to Osaka and make my way around from there. Once upon a time I was a big traveler... before the days of TST I was out of the country as much as I was in it, lots of trains, buses, planes, ferries, and so on... lots of hotels, hostels, and homestays, and lots of awesome adventures... about 30 countries in all I believe. I'm already psyched to get back into it a little although I'm limited by work to only about 2 weeks here. I was in Japan once for a 4-5 day stretch but this trip will be a lot different. Anyway... has anyone been to Japan? Trying to get this to all materialize pretty soon and it looks like you need to make reservations with hostels 2-3 weeks in advance minimum, as well as trains, and of course the flight over there. I gotta get a move on so if anyone has any wisdom about it please share. I need to decide whats important for me to see and how long to spend in each place, then figure out the logistics. Going to go pick up a Lonely Planet tomorrow and do some reading. Welp, hope this inspires some good travel convo. I'm psyched just thinking about it Last edited by TROLL; 08-02-2009 at 02:05 AM.

08-02-2009, 02:02 AM	#5
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Sounds awesome! They has Skyrines there, oh and like I said in the whatever thread, drop your JDM whips off while you're getting your JDM on and then come home to your super clean JDM whips when you're super JDM __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

08-02-2009, 08:29 AM	#15
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	Wow bry, this is actually pretty sick....i would LOVE going over there, my girl went there for softball a few years back (Team USA VS one of them countrys) but i know she was in toyko and a few others. She said on the flight her feet and legs swelled up from how long it is....IDK, but if i could go there id be all about it. __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

08-02-2009, 02:30 PM	#19
Nors Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DelCo, PA Member #2210 My Ride: 2011 VW GTI iTrader: (1)	Calling them Skyrines was classic. Reminds me of Takuma Sato (F1 Driver) giving an interview and he said something about handling, it came out as "the hand-riing was off". have fun in Japan and don't let the stress of planning get to you, it'll be worth it. __________________ DUB JAWN Hi Hater™ Previous: 2002 Volkswagen GTi - Sold \|1995 Honda Accord - Sold \| 1993 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD Project - Sold \| 1996 Acura Integra RS - Sold

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TROLL The [TST] Don Admin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #3 My Ride: 07 Bugeye STi - 94 Supra iTrader: (6)	Ha, I'm already dryheaving as I estimate the cost of the trip for myself, which includes crashing at my friend's place for at least a few days and hostels for the majority of the rest.

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08-02-2009, 02:12 AM	#8
TROLL The [TST] Don Admin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #3 My Ride: 07 Bugeye STi - 94 Supra iTrader: (6)	Ha, I was just thinking the exactttt same thing. Can we call our congressman about that one? Srsly.

08-02-2009, 03:17 AM	#11
TROLL The [TST] Don Admin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #3 My Ride: 07 Bugeye STi - 94 Supra iTrader: (6)	Haha I didn't have to go to Japan to see that car, it was in York, PA last year . We did a sweet interview with Neil Tjin about it. But yeah, this trip is totally not care motivated. If I see some sweet ones I'll try to grab some photos but this is more about getting back to life before cars. OutToWin... what did you do in Tokyo and Osaka? Did you visit anywhere else while you were there? Last time I was there I was in Kobe. I took a day trip to Osaka and an overnight trip to Koya San which I am definitely planning to visit again. Going to incorporate Tokyo into this trip although you're not the first to say its a bit overwhelming. Not sure what else I should try to fit in but I'm planning to get that Lonely Planet book tomorrow and do some good reading.

08-02-2009, 03:42 AM	#13
silver01lude Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Chester, PA Member #7588 My Ride: 2009 Cobalt SS iTrader: (0)	I've never been there, but would LOVE to go. However, you said stay at ur friends a few nights then stay at a hostel? U cant stay at his place the whole time ur there? Or will be be moved back half way through ur trip?

08-02-2009, 09:11 AM	#16
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	japan is on my list of places to go... actually taking care of my passport stuff tomorrow. i want to start planning a two week trip to germany and visiting some family i just found out about in Austria. japan would be after that

08-02-2009, 09:18 AM	#17
Alex Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Member #5581 My Ride: 2002 Mitsu Lancer OZ, 1989 Nissan 240sx iTrader: (1)	I've always wanted to go and just finally about three months ago got my passport. Now I just gotta find someone down to go.

08-02-2009, 02:34 PM	#20
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Bring me in your suitcase please? I will make us money with my body (i've always wanted a little JDM in me)