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RightWheelDrive · 03-13-2009, 06:18 AM

So I just got into my hotel in Shinjuku. It took forever to get from NRT into Tokyo. Its about 9pm right now here and I am tired as hell from jetlag. I went to Mcdonalds to try the teriyaki burger and thought it was ok. The portions are smaller like everyone says but not as small as I thought it would be. The fries taste the same and the chicken nuggets appear to be made of real chicken instead of cardboard like back in the US. Another thing I noticed is that 80% of the people I see outside are wearing pcoats. There are also a lot of females.

Grant- I might take you up on your offer. Do I just dial that exact number on any local phone?

Again, thanks for all the info guys. So far Tokyo feels just like Hong Kong (I'm not from HK whoever was asking, I have just been there many times). I am too tired to notice the difference.

. Ill keep you guys updated. Keep it coming

yokotavia · 03-13-2009, 06:51 AM

its friday night....go to roppongi bro.

shit is dope as fuck, just watch out for the nigerians.
haha

yokotavia · 03-13-2009, 06:55 AM

yes, that number is his cell phone.

any local phone can call it.

and now that i think about it, you could give me a ring too if you need some help speaking japanese or need basic help with directions in shinjuku/shibuya/roppongi.

cell is 08034261848

Teambadrun · 03-13-2009, 06:58 AM

wooo how much longer will you be there??
ill be going there in 3 weeks to hit up D1 SL again with the newly acquired 180SX ... you can pitch a ride in my 180 if you want?? ill be heading off to ebisu and nikko

***S13SilviaGirl*** · 03-13-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbike81

Is that a joke?

CoCo is garbage curry. That's like someone asking where to get a good burger and you pointing them to McDonald's.

Well....you are in Oki which is different...BUT...how dare you speak of Coco's like they are in the same league as McD's.

I think the majority here agree that coco's is the bomb diggity. Disgrace them again and you are banned! lol

(that was a joke incase some didn't catch it).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teambadrun

wooo how much longer will you be there??
ill be going there in 3 weeks to hit up D1 SL again with the newly acquired 180SX ... you can pitch a ride in my 180 if you want?? ill be heading off to ebisu and nikko

You suck....

superbike81 · 03-13-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S13SilviaGirl

Well....you are in Oki which is different...BUT...how dare you speak of Coco's like they are in the same league as McD's.

I think the majority here agree that coco's is the bomb diggity. Disgrace them again and you are banned! lol

(that was a joke incase some didn't catch it).

Yes, I'm in Okinawa, but my wife is from Yokohama, so we go to mainland quite often, I've eaten at the CoCo there and it wasn't any better IMO.

I know many Americans love it, but if people would be willing to stray away from all the other Americans, they would really find some much better places to eat.

RightWheelDrive · 03-14-2009, 03:47 AM

origin_s135 · 03-14-2009, 11:00 PM

That Ferrari is DOPE!

yokotas13 · 03-15-2009, 03:07 AM

century>ferrari

ferrari wont deny you to buy a new one. toyota will.

dat411kid · 03-15-2009, 07:42 AM

wow Nice pics....I miss japan already....

***S13SilviaGirl*** · 03-15-2009, 10:17 AM

Oh yeah, first kitchen is pretty good too.

Superbike, I have eaten at other curry places...not impressed with them. Even my Japanese family likes them better than most others.

super_bad · 03-15-2009, 10:42 AM

i remember i japan they have a lot of american cars to and specially low riders

blasting_speed · 03-15-2009, 11:01 AM

You caught that Ferrari exactly when its blinker was going off........... twice!!!

yokotas13 · 03-15-2009, 03:10 PM

its that killer rebel frame rate lol

these guys ar epretty cool. took them to a few places yesterday. funny guys

RightWheelDrive · 03-15-2009, 03:31 PM

Grant is the biggest Gansta in all of Japan. I couldn't find the pepper steak place last night so we got shabu shabu instead.

motegineon · 03-15-2009, 03:43 PM

looks like fun, i cant freakin wait!

GluedMyNuts · 03-15-2009, 10:12 PM

u shoulgo drife leik ff4 in maountin

Gnnr · 03-15-2009, 11:12 PM

Its cool to see the Zilvian's in Japan showing you love <3

I'd buy a crapload of Japanese car mags and DVDs. I'd definitely get Garage Life and Smart Magazine.

S14Josh · 03-15-2009, 11:40 PM

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet, I skipped over a bunch of posts...

but if you can go to the tokyo city view in Roppongi. Awesome view of basically all of tokyo. Really cool place to see.

There's a pretty cool english pub in shinjuku also, the Hub Pub. It's a few blocks north, north-east of Shinjuku Station.

norcal_black240 · 03-16-2009, 12:29 AM

Go to the ritz carlton tokyo for the sunday Brunch. All you can drink Don Perri, the meal costs a lot but if your like me and drink like 20+ glasses it evens out.

Just walk everywhere in tokyo. Just devote a whole day to walking around, dont plan it just start walking. You see some hella cool shops, places to eat, etc.

Go to the kiwamishinaji ramen shop (its a chain) and order this -

(that cube thing on the top right is a thing I call the flavor cube, you add it to your broth when you get bored and it completly changes the flavor of the broth. Its epic.)

Other than eating, partying in Roppongi, looking at the main temples, and the crappie car parts store in tokyo like yellow hat, etc., Tokyo IMO is a tourist trap.

J90lude · 03-16-2009, 12:35 AM

Im gonna go one day "deep breath" You beter have fun mannn..do it for us haha

xkamikazestormx · 03-16-2009, 12:37 AM

fuck .. i miss japan. those pictures makes me wanna go back.

lightsource · 03-25-2009, 05:49 AM

Minus the plane ticket & money spent on aftermarket parts over there, how much would like 2-3 weeks in Tokyo cost for some light duty exploration??

ronmcdon · 03-25-2009, 07:06 AM

there is no realistic answer to such a broad ended question.
it could cost next to nothing if you live with a friend.

personally, I spent around $150-$100 a day for a hotel room in Shinjuku,
approx $100 a day in food (I never skimp on food when on vacation)
maybe $50 on sightseeing.
Tokyo is expensive, and especially so if you don't know friends to show you around.
Then again I only stay 2-4 days when in Japan, so i make the most of my stay.

this might help you plan your trip;
Japan National Tourism Organization

RightWheelDrive · 03-26-2009, 06:24 AM

I went through Travelocity for my hotel which came out to be 120 a night at the Hotel Sunroute in Shinjuku. I was very pleased with my stay there. The internet connection was very fast, the staff was friendly and spoke english. There is also a shuttle that takes you door to door from Narita Airport.

As for Tokyo, yes it can be very expensive if you expect to continue living lavishly like you would at home. For reference, I spent about 2k for my 8 days there, which included everything but airfare. Some costs that snuck up on me were the trains, snacks, and BEER. There are many sights, sounds, and smells that will catch your eye/nose so take that into account when planning your trip. I could have been better about my spending but I don't regret anything. You are on vacation. Watch out for the Nigerians that prowl the streets. I heard they get you drunk and make you spend all your money on girls. It was amusing getting hassled the first couple of times about nice girls and massages but it got annoying when you can't walk 10 steps without somebody coming up and soliciting their services. I would just avoid them unless your into that sort of stuff.

Please don't go to Japan expecting it to be like Tokyo Drift. Japan has a beautiful and rich culture with much more to offer than just cars. The people are very nice, the streets are clean, low-crime rate, great food. I really loved it there. I am exploring China now and Japan is still fresh in my head. I miss it and I can't wait to go back. If you know a local there that can show you around, it would be ideal. Grant was kind enough to take me to a couple of places and it was an amazing experience, especially rollin around in his jeep. Grant was one of the coolest dudes I have ever met, Thanks again!. If you don't know anyone there, just walking around will blow your mind. The japanese are very respectful and polite so if you go it would be wise to show them that same respect by not walking around like you own everything.

I got about 20gigs of pictures/videos from japan. The internet here in china isn't that great so when I get back home I'll upload some more.

I HIGHLY reccommend visiting Japan. Safe Travels.

Koopa Troopa · 03-26-2009, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbike81

I know many Americans love it, but if people would be willing to stray away from all the other Americans, they would really find some much better places to eat.

Spoken like a true imbecile. I am begging you to tell me where all these hidden places are on Okinawa that are so much better then all those evil places Americans eat at.

I go to places in Naha with my friends that I can guarantee hasn't seen an American in years if at all. You know what? THE FUCKING FOOD TASTES THE SAME!!!

The only thing better about going to places Americans don't visit is you don't have to listen to their stupid conversations but then again Japanese people can hold some really stupid conversations too.

For a second I actually forgot who you were.. Now that I've reminded myself of who you are.. What you posted before makes perfect sense now that I realize it's coming from someone who went full retard and never came back.

Felon_Monk · 03-26-2009, 07:38 PM

Personally, i am not a big fan of cocoichiban but It is something that Japan took and changed it to fit their tastebuds.. I would definitely say try it if you never have.. 10 levels of spiciness. I dont eat spicy(karakuchi) food so i order "Amacuchi" which means mild or sweet "Amai"...

wesbeck632 · 07-31-2009, 02:40 PM

Bringing ths thread back from the dead, sorry. I'm thinking about planning a trip to japan with my friend, is there any way we could obtain cars to go and drift? I know that i would have to get an international driving permit and be atleast 18 from the research i have done. This isn't the only reason i would want to visit japan, but i would love to be able to rent or buy/sell an s13 or something and drive there.Could any zilvians in japan offer me some help?

shinmei-2006 · 08-01-2009, 07:58 AM

i took a similar ferrari pic 5 years ago lol.

ellisonrox · 08-25-2009, 09:51 AM

where is upgarage at? i'm going to mt. fuji tomorrow but headed to tokyo soon. is there one in tokyo?

03-13-2009, 06:18 AM	#61
RightWheelDrive Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cal-E-4-9-A Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So I just got into my hotel in Shinjuku. It took forever to get from NRT into Tokyo. Its about 9pm right now here and I am tired as hell from jetlag. I went to Mcdonalds to try the teriyaki burger and thought it was ok. The portions are smaller like everyone says but not as small as I thought it would be. The fries taste the same and the chicken nuggets appear to be made of real chicken instead of cardboard like back in the US. Another thing I noticed is that 80% of the people I see outside are wearing pcoats. There are also a lot of females. Grant- I might take you up on your offer. Do I just dial that exact number on any local phone? Again, thanks for all the info guys. So far Tokyo feels just like Hong Kong (I'm not from HK whoever was asking, I have just been there many times). I am too tired to notice the difference.. Ill keep you guys updated. Keep it coming __________________

03-13-2009, 06:51 AM	#62
yokotavia Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The land of bosos and schoolgirls Posts: 679 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	its friday night....go to roppongi bro. shit is dope as fuck, just watch out for the nigerians. haha __________________ Banana boat chronicles

03-13-2009, 06:55 AM	#63
yokotavia Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The land of bosos and schoolgirls Posts: 679 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	yes, that number is his cell phone. any local phone can call it. and now that i think about it, you could give me a ring too if you need some help speaking japanese or need basic help with directions in shinjuku/shibuya/roppongi. cell is 08034261848 __________________ Banana boat chronicles

03-13-2009, 06:58 AM	#64
Teambadrun Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne,Australia Age: 42 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	wooo how much longer will you be there?? ill be going there in 3 weeks to hit up D1 SL again with the newly acquired 180SX ... you can pitch a ride in my 180 if you want?? ill be heading off to ebisu and nikko __________________

03-14-2009, 03:47 AM	#67
RightWheelDrive Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cal-E-4-9-A Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	__________________

03-14-2009, 11:00 PM	#68
origin_s135 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 湾区域 Posts: 1,333 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That Ferrari is DOPE! __________________ -robo

03-15-2009, 03:07 AM	#69
yokotas13 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milford, CT Age: 36 Posts: 10,519 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: yokotas13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	century>ferrari ferrari wont deny you to buy a new one. toyota will. __________________ 2015 Subaru Outback Overlander - Wagonofdoom

03-15-2009, 07:42 AM	#70
dat411kid Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Age: 35 Posts: 661 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	wow Nice pics....I miss japan already.... __________________ http://www.leg1t.com

03-15-2009, 10:42 AM	#72
super_bad BANNED Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 661 Age: 39 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i remember i japan they have a lot of american cars to and specially low riders

03-15-2009, 11:01 AM	#73
blasting_speed Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Treno di mezzanotte di amore Posts: 2,593 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	You caught that Ferrari exactly when its blinker was going off........... twice!!! __________________

03-15-2009, 03:10 PM	#74
yokotas13 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milford, CT Age: 36 Posts: 10,519 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: yokotas13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	its that killer rebel frame rate lol these guys ar epretty cool. took them to a few places yesterday. funny guys __________________ 2015 Subaru Outback Overlander - Wagonofdoom

03-15-2009, 03:31 PM	#75
RightWheelDrive Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cal-E-4-9-A Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Grant is the biggest Gansta in all of Japan. I couldn't find the pepper steak place last night so we got shabu shabu instead. __________________

03-15-2009, 03:43 PM	#76
motegineon Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 神奈川県,日本 Posts: 487 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	looks like fun, i cant freakin wait!

03-15-2009, 10:12 PM	#77
GluedMyNuts Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 36 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	u shoulgo drife leik ff4 in maountin

03-15-2009, 11:12 PM	#78
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its cool to see the Zilvian's in Japan showing you love <3 I'd buy a crapload of Japanese car mags and DVDs. I'd definitely get Garage Life and Smart Magazine. __________________

03-15-2009, 11:40 PM	#79
S14Josh Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Age: 32 Posts: 519 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet, I skipped over a bunch of posts... but if you can go to the tokyo city view in Roppongi. Awesome view of basically all of tokyo. Really cool place to see. There's a pretty cool english pub in shinjuku also, the Hub Pub. It's a few blocks north, north-east of Shinjuku Station. __________________ JoshuaHerron.com

03-16-2009, 12:29 AM	#80
norcal_black240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: yuba city (norcal) Age: 34 Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Go to the ritz carlton tokyo for the sunday Brunch. All you can drink Don Perri, the meal costs a lot but if your like me and drink like 20+ glasses it evens out. Just walk everywhere in tokyo. Just devote a whole day to walking around, dont plan it just start walking. You see some hella cool shops, places to eat, etc. Go to the kiwamishinaji ramen shop (its a chain) and order this - (that cube thing on the top right is a thing I call the flavor cube, you add it to your broth when you get bored and it completly changes the flavor of the broth. Its epic.) Other than eating, partying in Roppongi, looking at the main temples, and the crappie car parts store in tokyo like yellow hat, etc., Tokyo IMO is a tourist trap. __________________

03-16-2009, 12:35 AM	#81
J90lude Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: MD-VA/DC area Age: 34 Posts: 383 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im gonna go one day "deep breath" You beter have fun mannn..do it for us haha __________________ "Drive it like you running from the cops"

03-16-2009, 12:37 AM	#82
xkamikazestormx Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,786 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	fuck .. i miss japan. those pictures makes me wanna go back.

03-25-2009, 05:49 AM	#83
lightsource Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 1,153 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Minus the plane ticket & money spent on aftermarket parts over there, how much would like 2-3 weeks in Tokyo cost for some light duty exploration??

03-25-2009, 07:06 AM	#84
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 86 Posts: 4,254 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	there is no realistic answer to such a broad ended question. it could cost next to nothing if you live with a friend. personally, I spent around $150-$100 a day for a hotel room in Shinjuku, approx $100 a day in food (I never skimp on food when on vacation) maybe $50 on sightseeing. Tokyo is expensive, and especially so if you don't know friends to show you around. Then again I only stay 2-4 days when in Japan, so i make the most of my stay. this might help you plan your trip; Japan National Tourism Organization

03-26-2009, 06:24 AM	#85
RightWheelDrive Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cal-E-4-9-A Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I went through Travelocity for my hotel which came out to be 120 a night at the Hotel Sunroute in Shinjuku. I was very pleased with my stay there. The internet connection was very fast, the staff was friendly and spoke english. There is also a shuttle that takes you door to door from Narita Airport. As for Tokyo, yes it can be very expensive if you expect to continue living lavishly like you would at home. For reference, I spent about 2k for my 8 days there, which included everything but airfare. Some costs that snuck up on me were the trains, snacks, and BEER. There are many sights, sounds, and smells that will catch your eye/nose so take that into account when planning your trip. I could have been better about my spending but I don't regret anything. You are on vacation. Watch out for the Nigerians that prowl the streets. I heard they get you drunk and make you spend all your money on girls. It was amusing getting hassled the first couple of times about nice girls and massages but it got annoying when you can't walk 10 steps without somebody coming up and soliciting their services. I would just avoid them unless your into that sort of stuff. Please don't go to Japan expecting it to be like Tokyo Drift. Japan has a beautiful and rich culture with much more to offer than just cars. The people are very nice, the streets are clean, low-crime rate, great food. I really loved it there. I am exploring China now and Japan is still fresh in my head. I miss it and I can't wait to go back. If you know a local there that can show you around, it would be ideal. Grant was kind enough to take me to a couple of places and it was an amazing experience, especially rollin around in his jeep. Grant was one of the coolest dudes I have ever met, Thanks again!. If you don't know anyone there, just walking around will blow your mind. The japanese are very respectful and polite so if you go it would be wise to show them that same respect by not walking around like you own everything. I got about 20gigs of pictures/videos from japan. The internet here in china isn't that great so when I get back home I'll upload some more. I HIGHLY reccommend visiting Japan. Safe Travels. __________________

03-26-2009, 07:38 PM	#87
Felon_Monk Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Okinawa Japan Age: 44 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Personally, i am not a big fan of cocoichiban but It is something that Japan took and changed it to fit their tastebuds.. I would definitely say try it if you never have.. 10 levels of spiciness. I dont eat spicy(karakuchi) food so i order "Amacuchi" which means mild or sweet "Amai"... __________________ Silvia S14 Zenki: Yea its kool, if your into that sorta thing!

07-31-2009, 02:40 PM	#88
wesbeck632 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ny Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Bringing ths thread back from the dead, sorry. I'm thinking about planning a trip to japan with my friend, is there any way we could obtain cars to go and drift? I know that i would have to get an international driving permit and be atleast 18 from the research i have done. This isn't the only reason i would want to visit japan, but i would love to be able to rent or buy/sell an s13 or something and drive there.Could any zilvians in japan offer me some help?

08-01-2009, 07:58 AM	#89
shinmei-2006 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Suginami, Tokyo, Japan Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i took a similar ferrari pic 5 years ago lol.

08-25-2009, 09:51 AM	#90
ellisonrox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	where is upgarage at? i'm going to mt. fuji tomorrow but headed to tokyo soon. is there one in tokyo?

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