Author Topic: Japan Master Thread (Read 130878 times)

ual902 · « **Reply #320 on:** February 03, 2016, 08:41:52 PM »

Quote from: Feivish on February 03, 2016, 02:24:30 PM

So have none of you guys been to the tuna auction at 5 in the morning? Am I the only meshuginer who wants to do this?

I went to the Tuna Auction, it was very worth it, go extra early so you get in.

AROCKS1 · « **Reply #321 on:** February 03, 2016, 08:45:41 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 03, 2016, 08:38:57 PM

I've always wanted to, but the dates haven't worked out on my 2 trips to NRT.

And now to throw this thread waaaay off topic- MAZAL TOV DAN on 42000 posts!!!! Can we celebrate with a write up of the 42 best ways to use SPG or AMEX points?

(should we start a new thread to discuss this?)

Feivish · « **Reply #322 on:** February 03, 2016, 09:06:21 PM »

Quote from: ual902 on February 03, 2016, 08:41:52 PM

I went to the Tuna Auction, it was very worth it, go extra early so you get in.

Any idea how early I need be there (late February)? Is 4:30am fine?

Feivish · « **Reply #323 on:** February 03, 2016, 10:20:27 PM »

So this is what I got for my less then one day in Tokyo.
Tsukiji Fish Market - Tuna Auction / outside market.
Tokyo Skytree
Akihabara
And maybe Shibuya if the time allows me to.
Am I missing something?

Aerial Dag · « **Reply #324 on:** February 03, 2016, 11:39:41 PM »

Quote from: Feivish on February 03, 2016, 10:20:27 PM

So this is what I got for my less then one day in Tokyo.
Tsukiji Fish Market - Tuna Auction / outside market.
Tokyo Skytree
Akihabara
And maybe Shibuya if the time allows me to.
Am I missing something?

I wouldn't bother with the SkyTree, waste of time.
You can try a single act of Kabuki theater at kabukiza. It's completely different from any type of show I've seen before and 100% authentic japanese.

pbitcke · « **Reply #325 on:** February 21, 2016, 12:44:35 AM »

surprised this thread hasn't blown up yet with people who booked the Delta sale from LAX. I certainly did, and that brought me here.

Any recommendations amongst Tokyo's SPG properties? Priorities are location and amenities. Close to the kosher food/chabad a perk, but I can't be picky I'm sure

Dan · « **Reply #326 on:** February 21, 2016, 12:46:30 AM »

http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/76183

SLMYRCB · « **Reply #327 on:** March 02, 2016, 07:13:08 AM »

Quote from: Feivish on February 03, 2016, 02:24:30 PM

Am I the only meshuginer?

So did you do it?
How was?

ReadsTheT&C · « **Reply #328 on:** March 02, 2016, 04:06:48 PM »

Quote from: SLMYRCB on March 02, 2016, 07:13:08 AM

So did you do it?
How was?

I also went. It was pretty incredible. The auction will be over by the time the trains begin working so you have to take a taxi. It is all the way in the back by the Atlantic Ocean where the ships come in. There is an auctioneer and dozens of bluefin tuna arranged in rows with the tails cut so that the bidders can see the color and get a small taste. The Japanese are very polite so if you stand there quietly without drawing any attention to yourself they won't ask you to leave even though there are posters everywhere saying you are forbidden from being there. I got kicked out when the flash went off on my camera by accident but even still they were very gracious while kicking me out

Also, saying the word 'sumimasen' and giving a quick bow can defuse most any situation.

Feivish · « **Reply #329 on:** March 02, 2016, 04:20:25 PM »

Quote from: SLMYRCB on March 02, 2016, 07:13:08 AM

So did you do it?
How was?

Got there to late

As per hotel concierge I got there at 4:25am. All vests (120) where handed out by then.
So I guess you should get there at 4:00am, maybe earlier.
Uber / taxi is your only option of getting there so early in the morning. The Conrad is walking distance.

chucksterace · « **Reply #330 on:** March 05, 2016, 08:16:34 PM »

Thinking of going to Tokyo for a weekend. Thursday to Monday. Should I go?

Yehoshua · « **Reply #331 on:** March 05, 2016, 10:24:59 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on March 05, 2016, 08:16:34 PM

Thinking of going to Tokyo for a weekend. Thursday to Monday. Should I go?

It's still cold there now, but assuming you don't mind and assuming you don't care/hold of 2 days of shabbos why not?

yuguy · « **Reply #332 on:** March 05, 2016, 11:34:18 PM »

Does sake require a hechsher, and if so, what brands in Japan are (if any)?

Yehoshua · « **Reply #333 on:** March 06, 2016, 01:25:03 AM »

Quote from: yuguy on March 05, 2016, 11:34:18 PM

Does sake require a hechsher, and if so, what brands in Japan are (if any)?

Plain sake does not.

MosheP · « **Reply #334 on:** March 06, 2016, 08:40:55 AM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on March 06, 2016, 01:25:03 AM

Plain sake does not.

According to the OU and the CRC sake does indeed require certification. The CRC maintains a list of recommended beverages including many options for sake.

The list can be found here. www.crcweb.org/LiquorList

Yehoshua · « **Reply #335 on:** March 06, 2016, 10:14:06 AM »

Quote from: MosheP on March 06, 2016, 08:40:55 AM

According to the OU and the CRC sake does indeed require certification. The CRC maintains a list of recommended beverages including many options for sake.

The list can be found here. www.crcweb.org/LiquorList

Good to know.