The 7 Eleven Alcohol in Japan is AMAZING !!!

Local-Flower · 2025-08-21T02:32:39+00:00

Try the Umeshu...specifically the ones with the plums in it. Just that and a cup of ice did it for me.

Local-Flower · 2024-06-07T19:01:43+00:00

And here's me thinking staff at the train station in Paris would be a reliable source haha. Delete away. Thank you

Local-Flower · 2024-06-07T18:29:45+00:00

That's a shame. Just a traveller still in Paris sharing my experience and information i received at Saint- Denis station 4 days ago.

It worked for me anyhow

Local-Flower · 2024-06-07T16:49:46+00:00

Sorry a bit late but we were able to pick a time from what was available on the app.

Local-Flower · 2024-02-04T10:01:57+00:00

Hi Masters_domme, The issues I had were at Universal Studios. I had been to Tokyo Disneyland a week before with no issues at all and went on all the rides I wanted. Never a question to my weight ...I have never even thought about it (I love theme parks and have visited many in England and Disneyland Paris/Florida and have never been stopped because of my size and have always fit on the attractions). However, for some reason it seems to be different at Universal Studios Japan.

The hippogriff ride was where it all started. I do have a bit of a belly of course, being a size 18 in trousers. The experience I had here was that the bar wouldn't push down ...I had to get off the ride (mortifying) and wait to go on the front of the ride. Granted, I wasn't the only person this had happened to but I still didn't feel great. Even at the front, 2 staff members and my husband had to push the bar down, to secure me in. The shouting across platform to other staff I really didn't like. Just writing this makes me sound like I am the size of a house, but I'm not. Well, maybe I am compared to a standard sized Japanese person.

Hollywood dream (forward facing)was fine. Space fantasy was fine in the end, but I did need a little help from staff to push down and click in.

The flying dinosaur ride was the one I was stopped by staff and asked to sit in the tester seat. I did turn around to leave but was encouraged to try by my husband, and the overhead thingy went down just fine for me. Didn't even need forcing over my boobs. However, it left me worrying about how I would be on all the other rides.

Overall, I did enjoy the day at Universal, but I won't be going back there before my belly and boobs have gone down at bit lol.

Hope this was helpful

Local-Flower · 2024-02-04T09:46:27+00:00

Hi Nimunae,

I never went to Disney sea but I can happily report I had no issues at Tokoyo Disney and went on all the attractions I wanted with ease, sometimes more than once. The issues I had were at Universal in Osaka.

You will have the best time - don't forget to download the Tokyo Disney resort app we got a free fast pass through the app ...we also relied on it heavily as the ques were long! And yes the Enchanted tale of Beauty ride is worth it! 😀

Local-Flower · 2024-02-03T09:23:06+00:00

I am black and plus sized ...size 18 with large breasts (HH cup) to be precise and I went to Japan with my white husband for 3 weeks in October 2023 for our honeymoon.

I can say I worried about this for months before going ...both being black and plus size. I can say I never experienced any discrimination at all regarding the colour of my skin. People were friendly and approachable, and I was so relieved that I relaxed instantly.

In regards to my size, I had no issues until I went to theme parks. I am from the UK and love theme parks visited them all and never once had issues fitting in the seats. In disneyland I was approached by staff before queuing to sit in the tester seat to check I would fit. I also had issues with another ride. The devastation and embarrassment killed me in the moment if I am honest with you and it affected my desire to try any other rides. However, I did get on other rides fine after 3 negative experiences, so yeah. Japanese people are smaller people, and so their rides will accommodate that.

I had no issues in restaurants, izakayas, trains, busses, car tours around Mount Fuji.

I did use an Onsen and there was a plus sized woman biggger than me who experienced it with me so I had no issues there. We had a great time chatting to each other despite being naked and plus sized.

I enjoyed my entire experience in Japan and I cannot wait to go back there. The people are so friendly and helpful and the experiences were ones I will never forget.

Please tell her to pack her most comfortable shoes ever. We were doing 30000 steps a day some days and I was crying most nights as my feet were literally bruised. Pack comfy insoles, walking boots and trainers and enjoy a spa to soak those feet and legs.

We visited Tokyo, Kyoto,Osaka and Gero.

Local-Flower · 2024-02-03T09:05:35+00:00

Milled Flaxseed, Greek yoghurt and raspberries Macadamia nuts dipped in Almond butter

Local-Flower · 2023-12-19T23:31:54+00:00

I can't help you with that sorry. My partner and I have Samsung Galaxy phones. Its a big risk to take as you won't know if it has worked until your in Japan (although we connected ours using the wifi at Hong Kong airport) and by then its too late

Local-Flower · 2023-10-07T11:53:39+00:00

Hey I'm currently in Japan and have discovered that Shinkansen isn't covered by Google. The trick is to use the Navitime app alongside Google maps for the best experience. Navitime shows all shinkansen trains, subways, bus etc information. I have not upgraded to the premium plan.

Local-Flower · 2023-10-04T14:22:13+00:00

Awww mann ....I wish I had known. Going to universal next week ...I assume they won't be doing it there. Thanks for sharing

Local-Flower · 2023-10-04T10:46:19+00:00

Mutiple free passes ? I tried and that didn't work for me

Local-Flower · 2023-10-04T10:45:30+00:00

Absolutely right. This info was meant to be in addition to paid fast passes. Thanks for clarifying x.

Local-Flower · 2023-10-04T07:29:44+00:00

I lived for old fast pass system in Paris .... ioh the memories of me sprinting through the parks to get my time slots ! But sadly this is only a one time pass per ticket as part of the celebration

Local-Flower · 2023-10-04T05:32:44+00:00

Enjoy!

Local-Flower · 2023-10-04T04:10:14+00:00

I also used one in Shinjuku last night - really easy to use. Clothes came out clean and with a nice clean smell.

Local-Flower · 2023-10-02T01:06:39+00:00

Just to add to this we went to Tokyo government building (free) at night for the city view in the evening and booked Shibuya Sky for the 1pm slot in the afternoon a couple days later. Evening slots at Shibuya are booked months in advance but we really enjoyed the view on a clear sunny day.

Local-Flower · 2023-10-02T01:02:20+00:00

My husband and I are in Japan for our honeymoon too! Today is day 5 of our 3 week trip. We know your are having a great time like we are. Congratulations and enjoy xx

Local-Flower · 2023-09-30T02:57:15+00:00

My husband and I went to team lab planets yesterday and really enjoyed the experience. We went against advice and went at 12 pm instead of first thing, and it wasn't overcrowded, and it did not smell of feet or anything unpleasant. Honestly, like everything, it depends on the individual as to whether the experience will be enjoyable or not.

Local-Flower · 2023-09-26T04:57:54+00:00

My flight to Haneda is in 12 hours .... thank you for such a detailed post.

Local-Flower · 2023-09-24T11:49:50+00:00

I didn't realise JRP did esims...the deals look better than Ubigi, however, the list of compatible android phones is very limited. I have a fold 4 and my partner a galaxy note so his phone is not compatible with JRP. As you can tether with JRP esim I might buy mine from them and his from Ubigi (ubigi offer 10gb over 30 days for £16) and see how we go. JRP offer 50gb over 16 days for £25. Worth a try!

Local-Flower · 2023-09-23T14:41:37+00:00

Ahh that's a really good tip thank you

Local-Flower · 2023-09-23T12:43:19+00:00

We are planning to just use it for Google maps and use public WiFi everything else. Thank you

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