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Old 03-21-2014 | 04:48 AM
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Headed to Japan next month (mid april to early may)!

I don't have a lot planned at the moment apart from the fact that I will be starting in Tokyo and moving up to Hokkaido over a 2 week period. I will probably stop by Aomori for 2 days to check out the sakura festivals. The dates don't really match up anywhere else for viewing the flowers anywhere else.

I'm looking for a legit ryoukan to stay at in hokkaido right now as well as places to eat (Maybe I can get a reservation at Jiro's sushi a month from now if I call now? lol).

If I remember, Subaru is in Gunma, which is a little out of the way, where's Mazda's main location at?

Any places for a good time? Keep in mind the girlfriend is coming too

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Old 03-21-2014 | 06:49 AM
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Your last line killed most of my good advice.

Hit Subaru Mitaka, its very cool, stuff for sale & the STI museum, ~ 20min walk from Musashisakai Sta (station after Mitaka)

from wiki: Mitaka is a major stop on the JR Chūō Line (中央線). Chūō trains depart from Tokyo Station on platforms 1 and 2 (34 minutes; ¥380), and from Shinjuku on platform 12 (15 minutes; ¥210).
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Cool place for dinner in Tokyo, Ginza, been going here for years, i love the food here & always buy some take away soy sauce & olive oil
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Old 03-21-2014 | 07:38 AM
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Perfect thread! I'm heading to Tokyo first week of April. Visiting mitaka for sure!

Ate at jiro a while ago before he became seriously famous. His sons place in shinjuku is just as good!
Old 03-21-2014 | 07:45 AM
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Yes good advice....

Buy a shipping container, take orders here, take money from people with orders, fill container, ship back..make TONS of new best friends as you hand out JDM goodies
Old 03-21-2014 | 07:52 AM
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My girlfriend suggested we save up for a trip to Japan. She also suggested she would like to sample tho local ladies with me.

I have nothing to suggest other than have fun and be safe!
Old 03-21-2014 | 09:34 AM
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If and when in Tokyo, make sure to visit Roppongi Hills, as well as Odaiba!
Old 03-21-2014 | 10:40 AM
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Nerd it up in Akihabara; add items to OB's shipping container. Profit.
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I recommend that you bring me back a JDM, non DCCD STi drivetrain from the shift **** to the brembos.

Other than that, stay radiation-free!
Old 03-21-2014 | 11:17 AM
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My advice... buy whatever you need to put that motor from FW in your car.


If you fill up a container bring me some JDM STI headlights... 04/05. Don't think my other dude can fit that in his suitcase. LOL!
Old 03-21-2014 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by wombatsauce
I recommend that you bring me back a JDM, non DCCD STi drivetrain from the shift **** to the brembos.

Other than that, stay radiation-free!
That's exactly what I want. LOL! I seriously nearly typed that out and then I said... don't be greedy. Headlights... headlights are good.
Old 03-21-2014 | 11:42 AM
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That's exactly what I want. LOL! I seriously nearly typed that out and then I said... don't be greedy. Headlights... headlights are good.
You can't be greedy in fantasy-land!! My daughter asked me for an octopus and a helicopter. I ain't even mad, that's amazing.
Old 03-21-2014 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by oaklandish_WRX
Nerd it up in Akihabara; add items to OB's shipping container. Profit.
+1 to akihabara! So much fun. Also if your gonna do the nightlife shibuya is great! Club Camelot, Club Asia are both fun.
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Originally Posted by wombatsauce
You can't be greedy in fantasy-land!! My daughter asked me for an octopus and a helicopter. I ain't even mad, that's amazing.
That combination is all time amazing! I gotta meet this kid. LOL!

I should see if I can talk my brother in law in to drawing that... a helicopter carrying an octopus in one of those rescue buckets. LOL!
Old 03-21-2014 | 09:29 PM
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if your taking orders, I need a 5 speed DCCD tail housing with the controller and internals.
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Too many places.

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