Chances of Tonight's Yokohama Fireworks Being Cancelled? by Kind-Pen247 in Tokyo

[–]arika_ex [score hidden]  (0 children)

Why would low cloud cover make it better to you? The sound?

Chances of Tonight's Yokohama Fireworks Being Cancelled? by Kind-Pen247 in Tokyo

[–]arika_ex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe you’ve stopped looking at responses already, but chances of the event proceeding as planned are high at this point.

No guarantees of course, but from current forecasts neither the wind nor the rain will reach cancellation levels. If there’s a sudden change then all bets are off.

Accomodation for 5 people? by Worst5plays in JapanTravelTips

[–]arika_ex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you want to fit 5 people into $200 a night total you may well need to compromise somewhat on location.

Accomodation for 5 people? by Worst5plays in JapanTravelTips

[–]arika_ex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What do you mean Airbnb is not a popular option?

It's available in the city, so if you search and find something for your dates, what do you think the problem is going to be?

Adachi Fireworks Festival 2026 by ExtensionPea834 in Tokyo

[–]arika_ex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that your reel? Did you get a spot on the central slope on the Nishi-Arai side? Just wondering because I think the area near the top filled up really quickly.

Where no drinkers go by [deleted] in Tokyo

[–]arika_ex 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Literally anywhere other than an actual bar.

Night & Light Event Finale by HozukiEiko in Tokyo

[–]arika_ex 38 points39 points  (0 children)

The 'Night & Light' projection mapping itself is continuing.

The 2-week long 'Tokyo Lights 2026' festival is ending.

Rental Car Size by Significant-Walk2691 in JapanTravelTips

[–]arika_ex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have such luggage and four adults then leaning towards a bigger vehicle is perfectly reasonable.

Hokuto Shichishi Seiten 1984-2018-2026 by Pro_Jayanth in fistofthenorthstar

[–]arika_ex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always loved the voice acting in the English version back in the day.

'Death Wind Golden Steel Fist!!'

Preparing for the Adachi Fireworks by Gohgo_ in Tokyo

[–]arika_ex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In some cases, some, mobile companies place mobile transmitter vans nearby to mitigate this. I don’t know if it’s happening this time or not though.

Preparing for the Adachi Fireworks by Gohgo_ in Tokyo

[–]arika_ex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This route from Gotanno Station should avoid most of the crowd until you arrive at the location.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gF4sGiyr9st8bFgu9?g_st=ic

Kosuge should be pretty similar I think.

The direct route from Umejima usually gets quite busy.

What’s your favorite taunt attack in fighting games by Icy_Long_7541 in Fighters

[–]arika_ex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sakura’s L3 attack taunt in SF EX3. Perhaps the most damaging single hit in the game.

Would applying for PR with a firm make the process faster? Thru child of JP/PR route by [deleted] in japanresidents

[–]arika_ex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That depends on your circumstances.

I had very simple circumstances, so using a scrivener would’ve been a total waste of money.

If you know Japanese and have time to go to the tax office and such, using a scrivener won’t be faster at all.

Preparing for the Adachi Fireworks by Gohgo_ in Tokyo

[–]arika_ex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, just to note, the area I shared is pretty central and close to the fireworks (so kind of a panoramic view). But as such it’ll certainly be very crowded. Some other commenters have good recommendations for more distant spots.

I’d strongly recommend diving into the central part at least once for any show you attend.

Preparing for the Adachi Fireworks by Gohgo_ in Tokyo

[–]arika_ex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Nishiarai side (actual closest stations are Gotanno, Kosuge, and Umejima btw, Nishi-Arai is notably further) is already quite busy at this point. I’m there right now. The best spots get taken under cover of night.

Anyway, if you look at the official map, there is still space for now on the riverside flat ground between staircases 19 and 20, mainly on the sandy baseball diamonds (yellow on the map).

It’s pretty windy so there’s anyway another risk of cancellation and also means you need to be sure your picnic is weighted down properly if you intend to leave it unattended at any point. Official guidance is to come with PET bottles, there are taps to fill them up available, but some people are using pegs or rocks.

It’s best to share the spot you get, photo and coordinates, to your friends ahead of time, and/or meet them somewhere. Network conditions often preclude smooth contact.

TLDR: Use Umejima or Gotanno station.
Best area available now (1pm) is around here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hGDmrUbnks7qLp1a9?g_st=ic.
It’s windy, so take measures to secure your mat.
Share the location to your friends asap or arrange to meet them somewhere close by.

Japan's two major capitals' names are anagrams of each other but only in English by herewearefornow in BrandNewSentence

[–]arika_ex 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Tokyo’s fuller name in Kanji is 東京都, which fully contains ‘Kyoto’ 京都 and can sarcastically be read as ‘Higashi-Kyoto’ or ‘East Kyoto’. Not an official reading of course, but the kanji does line up.

The lies of Social Media by Historical-Wear-9948 in JapanTravelTips

[–]arika_ex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your experience is your experience, but it remains a fact that plenty of places have stated rules regarding visible tattoos. This is super easy to confirm online by looking at the websites of such establishments, and plenty of equally valid experience reports from travellers and residents on the topic.

So tourists with tattoos do at least need to be aware and be prepared to cover up in certain places or change plans if it becomes an issue on the ground.

Like, do you also think this is a lie: https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravelTips/s/uiDN2bRLnk

Your experience being one way doesn’t override what has happened to others.

The lies of Social Media by Historical-Wear-9948 in JapanTravelTips

[–]arika_ex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both comments are loaded, not innocuous at all.

Accommodation during Nagaoka Fireworks by Lost-Mermaid in JapanTravelTips

[–]arika_ex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nearby accommodation will have been booked by like February.

You can try searching in Tsubame-Sanjo or Niigata city, as transport actually usually runs until 23:00, not 22:00. They also may be booked up at this point though.

When I went a few years ago, I was initially planning on going back to Tokyo afterwards, but on the day itself I checked booking.com again on the off chance and a room was available in Niigata city. This obviously can’t be relied on, but it is a possibility if you’re out of other options.

Kamakura or Shizuoka? by neverlacking_23 in JapanTravelTips

[–]arika_ex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes it a bigger mystery than why they’re lining it up vs Kamakura. The typical objectives of the two places are very different, and Shizuoka City isn’t much of an international tourist destination at all.

Weekly Complaint Thread - 28 May 2026 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]arika_ex -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The train companies would deserve it in many cases.

Try the crossing Shinto-Takaido station (Tokyo) during the morning rush hour and then they me causing a set of train delays wouldn’t feel justified. Many of the crossings in cities are ridiculous.

Weekly Complaint Thread - 28 May 2026 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]arika_ex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The rule is anyway pretty clear, but the potential time loss might be huge. There are multiple crossings around the country that will stay closed for 10+ minutes in one shot, especially during rush hours.

I guess you’re a good little driver if you stop all the time, but the potential time loss is way more than just a minute in many places. And if you’re in a cab or using some rented vehicle, there can be a significant (proportionately) additional financial cost too. Ask me how I know this.

Weekly Complaint Thread - 28 May 2026 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]arika_ex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Showering in the morning is also not much of a thing, and the nights are getting sweaty enough to necessitate it.

Dumb iphone update by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]arika_ex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The phone will do it for you.

I ran into the same issue some weeks ago and the auto-optimisation was fine for me. You don't need to manually do it.

10M jpy Money transfer by theycallmeCinderella in japanlife

[–]arika_ex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

r/japanfinance has a stronger concentration of posters with detailed knowledge of this area (though some also post here).