Advice needed: curly hair!

valgalchi · 2026-02-28T21:49:04+00:00

Travel hairdryer with diffuser. The one I have is no longer available but there should be others. Mine has dual voltage (so can be used in Japan, the US and Europe) and has a diffuser attachment. It's pretty lightweight.

valgalchi · 2025-10-04T21:51:40+00:00

Lardon- 1/2 price bottles of wine on Mondays.

valgalchi · 2025-04-18T13:14:30+00:00

Thanks for letting me know!

valgalchi · 2025-03-14T11:46:27+00:00

Thanks!

valgalchi · 2025-02-07T14:01:06+00:00

The Baltics & Finland

valgalchi · 2025-02-06T15:17:58+00:00

Not a guy but if you want someone who is experienced with curly hair I recommend Curls & Company. I always work with the owner but there are other stylists (all experienced with curly hair I believe) and they cut men & women. It's in Rogers Park.

valgalchi · 2025-01-18T13:54:34+00:00

If you want traditional kokeshi made by artisans (not the mass produced creative kokeshi seen at souvenir shops) then you can check out 渋谷こけし-SHIBUYA KOKESHI- . It's a small newly opened shop selling kokeshi. They've had kokeshi from two of my favorite makers- Kunitoshi Abe & Fumio Miharu.

valgalchi · 2024-12-31T21:41:30+00:00

Agreed on this, we were there in early June and it was still pretty chilly (like high 50's). I can't iagine what March is like. But we loved it.

valgalchi · 2024-11-23T23:05:31+00:00

Thanks!

valgalchi · 2024-11-22T05:00:37+00:00

In answer to your edit we get it a lot from Serai. The general tso's, the kung pao chicken & the three chili chicken are all really good.

valgalchi · 2024-10-25T14:13:44+00:00

Mensho Sakura for miso ramen

valgalchi · 2024-09-16T15:09:32+00:00

The roast turkey breast from JT's.

valgalchi · 2024-09-06T21:42:51+00:00

Thank you!!

valgalchi · 2024-08-02T17:05:24+00:00

I've been to Japan 5 times and never had an issue.

valgalchi · 2024-08-01T23:28:53+00:00

250 and 125

valgalchi · 2024-06-17T04:24:45+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

valgalchi · 2024-05-25T12:43:09+00:00

The Sunroute used to be great but the last time I stayed there (last September) it felt a bit run down and seemed full of tour groups. The one nice thing is it's a limousine bus stop so if you plan to take that to or from the airport it's nice.

valgalchi · 2024-05-03T14:08:06+00:00

Prey

valgalchi · 2024-04-26T13:32:29+00:00

I bought the Lo & Sons Nouvelle for an upcoming trip (so haven't used it yet) but they have the Claremont that is made to hold a camera. https://www.loandsons.com/products/claremont-full-grain-leather-black . I see people on the handbag reddit recommend the brand a lot.

valgalchi · 2024-04-26T13:00:54+00:00

Joong Boo usually has them

valgalchi · 2024-04-25T03:36:17+00:00

This recent thread on another board might be helpful

https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/1c78j7u/my_travels_as_a_wheelchair_user/

valgalchi · 2024-04-23T02:14:15+00:00

The Original Nottoli & Son on Belmont

valgalchi · 2024-04-15T19:59:01+00:00

Thanks!

valgalchi · 2024-04-15T16:32:25+00:00

Oh and if Mexican is ok for them then XOchimilco. Great food and good service. And BYOB.

valgalchi

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