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@canefan said in Happiness Scale:
@gt12 said in Happiness Scale:
@Jet said in Happiness Scale:
@NTA said in Happiness Scale:
Family vacation to Japan going on right now, and here for the next week and a bit. The usual tourist things in the Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto triangle.
Lot of stress organising due mostly to Mrs TA's Relentless Pursuit of Perfection, and an inability to just roll with whatever comes.
Anyway we've been in Tokyo a few days and it's fucking awesome. Cheap food, cheap piss, and a great public transport system, easily navigable by Google maps.
Miss TA has been a bit of a stressor with her desire to make everything about buying gifts for her baseball-obsessed boyfriend, it must be said.
but mostly a distraction once we're all foot sore and wearyThe best bit besides the awesome food and attractions : on a couple of nights The Boy (now 21) and I have been out later than the females, catching a few beers at local spots in Shinjuku and just exploring in general.
It's been great to just hang out together as men, enjoying the moment. After a shit few years on the home front, this is what I'm after.
Cup full.
P.S. fucking nailed a rendition of "Unchained Melody" at Shinjuku Ale Karaoke on the 2nd floor the other night.
Hit Shimokitazawa if you have time. Cool area.
That place I sent you to @voodoo has their original place in Shimokita
What's notable in Shimokita?
the "Brooklyn" of Tokyo.
Cool thrift shops, good coffee, counter culture, craft beer bars. Lovely ramen bars too.
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@gt12 said in Happiness Scale:
@Jet said in Happiness Scale:
@NTA said in Happiness Scale:
Family vacation to Japan going on right now, and here for the next week and a bit. The usual tourist things in the Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto triangle.
Lot of stress organising due mostly to Mrs TA's Relentless Pursuit of Perfection, and an inability to just roll with whatever comes.
Anyway we've been in Tokyo a few days and it's fucking awesome. Cheap food, cheap piss, and a great public transport system, easily navigable by Google maps.
Miss TA has been a bit of a stressor with her desire to make everything about buying gifts for her baseball-obsessed boyfriend, it must be said.
but mostly a distraction once we're all foot sore and wearyThe best bit besides the awesome food and attractions : on a couple of nights The Boy (now 21) and I have been out later than the females, catching a few beers at local spots in Shinjuku and just exploring in general.
It's been great to just hang out together as men, enjoying the moment. After a shit few years on the home front, this is what I'm after.
Cup full.
P.S. fucking nailed a rendition of "Unchained Melody" at Shinjuku Ale Karaoke on the 2nd floor the other night.
Hit Shimokitazawa if you have time. Cool area.
That place I sent you to @voodoo has their original place in Shimokita
recommend this @NTA if you can get in - fun experience
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Why is NTA having all the fun!?
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@nostrildamus because I'm a top bloke
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I'm pretty happy
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@Smuts said in Happiness Scale:
Is that in fucking Wales Mike?
Yep
Pembrokeshire in West Wales last Friday
Snow down to sea level courtesy of 'The Pembrokeshire Dangler'
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@MiketheSnow incredible.
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Planning to take a day trip to Hiroshima?
In Kyoto, try to get to the 'Insta' spots before the tour buses, so if the weather is good and it's not too cold, hit Arashiyama / Fushimi Inari-taisha early in the morning when there should be fewer people.
I can ask friends for restaurant recommendations, a friend of mine really likes this Gin, so their bar could be worth a try:
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@NTA said in Happiness Scale:
And no, not doing Hiroshima but I reckon Mrs TA and I will be back in the not-too-distant future to see more, and that is on the list.
Nice. I know the city very well and can recommend some lesser known places to eat.
If you are back in Tokyo, I can recommend some places as well. I don't know Kyoto or Osaka that well, sadly.
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