Japan Master Thread

[davidch]

Hey guys so I'm I'm in Tokyo for another week and looking for something cool to do.
Been here for a bit and traveled a bit around Japan
Any must do's before I leave?
Thanks in advance:)

[shwarmabob]

Chabad of Kyoto opened this past Shabbos:
Okazaki Tenno cho 30-3 Sakyoku Kyoto
　京都市左京区岡崎天王町30-3

The place is associated with Rabbi Edery, but I don't know who the rabbi is.

[Suave]

Hey guys so I'm I'm in Tokyo for another week and looking for something cool to do.
Been here for a bit and traveled a bit around Japan
Any must do's before I leave?
Thanks in advance:)

Take a train out to Shibu Onsen

[urbancomplexx]

People don't use the Limousine Bus? It does seem convenient, reasonably priced and takes you close to everywhere from NRT.

My SO and i took the limo bus in January from NRT. Very quiet ride, comfortable seats. Ride was just over an hour to Shinjuku Park Hyatt.

[readicculus]

i would love to go over pesach, logistically that seems like a nightmare.

[yuguy]

i would love to go over pesach, logistically that seems like a nightmare.

Kosher wise? Really not much to eat anyways... So if you went after Seders, why not?!

[PieRSquare]

Kosher wise? Really not much to eat anyways... So if you went after Seders, why not?!

+1

If you're already planning to pack your own food and dishes, the only difference is you won't be buying rice.

[ethana]

does the chabad serve shabbos meals?

[Dan]

Yes.

[Emkay]

does the chabad serve shabbos meals?

Yes.

[PieRSquare]

Yes.

There are meals, but please give the Shliach a heads up that you're coming.

[ethana]

Slightly confused- are there 2 chabads in Tokyo?

[Dan]

Slightly confused- are there 2 chabads in Tokyo?

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

[ethana]

Thanks. Is the one you davened at on shabbos mashiach oriented like the other one?

[Dan]

Thanks. Is the one you davened at on shabbos mashiach oriented like the other one?

The official/regular one.

[ethana]

thanks. going in the beginning of the january for a few days.

[davidch]

thanks. going in the beginning of the january for a few days.

They do have nice Shabbat meals but please give the rabbi a heads up of how many people are in your group.
I was there for a month during the summer.
The rabbi and his family are wonderful!
Just make sure you show your appreciation!
Enjoy your trip!

[Dan]

They do have nice Shabbat meals but please give the rabbi a heads up of how many people are in your group.
I was there for a month during the summer.
The rabbi and his family are wonderful!
Just make sure you show your appreciation!
Enjoy your trip!

+1 and send regards please.
Better yet, ask if you can bring them anything from the US. You have no idea what some candy means to kids in farflung places.

[PieRSquare]

+1 and send regards please.
Better yet, ask if you can bring them anything from the US. You have no idea what some candy means to kids in farflung places.

Definitely ask, but not to argue with Dan candy might not be their number one request.   It might be as easy as a book or a brick of cream cheese.  Shabbos before Pesach I distinctly remember a Rebbitzen bringing out tons of candy using the upcoming Chag as an excuse to rid the house of excess sugar.

[Dan]

Definitely ask, but not to argue with Dan candy might not be their number one request.   It might be as easy as a book or a brick of cream cheese.  Shabbos before Pesach I distinctly remember a Rebbitzen bringing out tons of candy using the upcoming Chag as an excuse to rid the house of excess sugar.

Was just an example. I'm sure dairy is always needed, but that's trickier.