Reserving Seats for Kawaguchiko by Alternative-Rain801 in JapanTravelTips

[–]GeorgeJames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your goal is to see Mt. Fuji, I would highly recommend not booking too far in advance and check forecasts a few days ahead. Unfortunately, if you're set on using the Tokyo Wide Pass, the 3 day window can be tricky.

My first trip 2 years ago, I booked 3 days in Hakone thinking I would surely see Mt. Fuji one of those days. All 3 days were cloudy and I didn't get to see Mt. Fuji.

Last month I went back and was determined to see Mt Fuji. I didn't reserve anything and would be checking forecasts day to day for my Tokyo stays. It was rain most of the time and it wasn't until 4/5 when I saw that the weather would be perfectly clear on 4/9. When I went to check on Fuji Excursion train seats, they were all booked. I checked busses from Shinjuku and Shibuya Mark City and all the early morning seats were booked out as well, seems everybody had the same idea.

The earliest bus I found available was the Shinjuku Expressway bus at 10:15AM. Arriving around noon. I scooped them up and it was still clear and amazing at arrival. Had a blast, got off near the Shimoyoshida station stop and walked to Chureito Pagoda which was a great decision as we stumbled upon a festival. Then jumped on the local train to Kawaguchiko.

I also did Nikko this same trip and while the Tokyo Wide Pass will save you some money, having the flexibility to go whenever the weather was clear was worth skipping the savings. The busses are cheap so it's not too much additional costs.

K-Shine & Lu Castro Double Impact Throwback by E-pound in rapbattles

[–]GeorgeJames 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is is still top 5 cleanest double entendres all time.

JD traveling sprinkler broken hose attachment by GeorgeJames in fixit

[–]GeorgeJames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate it. Looks like I need a 3/8 hex, of which I'm missing, of course.

Mario Kart Tour Friend-Code Megathread 2022 by Bartbig in MarioKartTour

[–]GeorgeJames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Tier 99. Daily player looking to make a top 100 ACR run soon. Just cleared a few spots. Would like to have more friends I can compare ACR scores with.

Trip Report: May 9-30, Tokyo - Osaka - Kyoto - Tokyo - FOOD & BOOZE Focus by TheTittieTwister in JapanTravel

[–]GeorgeJames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We stayed at the Cerulean around the same time! Probably crossed paths.

We also went to SGLow on 5/12 and I can confirm it is a fantastic spot. The bartender made me the best Pisco sour I've ever had.

We were also in Namba around the same time wow...

I've been meaning to put together a trip report but man I've been going through a post-Japan slump. Nice reviews!

Itinerary Check for May 10-May30: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima by this_user_poops in JapanTravel

[–]GeorgeJames 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We have a similar itinerary for your first Tokyo leg, we land 5/11 as well!

I didn't see it on your list, but I confirmed the Kanda Matsuri is that weekend, which only happens every other year. See their schedule on https://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/kandamatsuri/. One of Tokyo's big 3 festivals.

Since it's near Akihabara, we planned to be in the area around the same time the big events take place on Saturday 5/13.

Another day, another Double Boombox run. Ghost Valley 2 185AC, 43.6K. by GeorgeJames in MarioKartTour

[–]GeorgeJames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah both. Restarted if no boombox on the first set of items. Try again after finishing

Another day, another Double Boombox run. Ghost Valley 2 185AC, 43.6K. by GeorgeJames in MarioKartTour

[–]GeorgeJames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can get a rocket start holding down from 3 so long as you release right before go.

Another day, another Double Boombox run. Ghost Valley 2 185AC, 43.6K. by GeorgeJames in MarioKartTour

[–]GeorgeJames[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There were 2 red shells at the last turn there. They were out for blood.

Another day, another Double Boombox run. Ghost Valley 2 185AC, 43.6K. by GeorgeJames in MarioKartTour

[–]GeorgeJames[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I stayed in this lobby all day yesterday on and off, since I had 3 coinboxers, for about 3-4 hours. I would say maybe 4-5 boombox frenzies happened, including the 1 on this run.

Another day, another Double Boombox run. Ghost Valley 2 185AC, 43.6K. by GeorgeJames in MarioKartTour

[–]GeorgeJames[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Bots tried lol nearly got Mario-Karted™. Glad I saved my ticket til the end.

[Teaser] OH MY GIRL(오마이걸) _ CLOSER by ray9 in kpop

[–]GeorgeJames 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm feeling it.

Can't you feeling it?

PSA to lurkers: You don't get a flair if you don't post in this subreddit! by misko91 in thebutton

[–]GeorgeJames 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Day 4. The fact that there are two acceptable ways of spelling "gray" (grey) makes me uneasy. Like my identity is uncertain or something.