STYLEFORUM DOES JAPAN

[sebastian mcfox]

Any advice on where to stay? A lot of conflicting opinions out there

 

[cchen]

Depends on what you're looking for.

If you're on a budget, I'd recommend the Tokyu Stay chain of business hotels. The rooms are small, but very clean and most come with a washing machine and small kitchenette.

 

[brad-t]



This is bizarre. Probably just a difference in cultrure. 

im just saying it's not that much weirder than being able to buy guns at a walmart

 

[penanceroyaltea]

I really loved the park hyatt - worth the baller charges maybe.

Park hotel (not Hyatt) is 1/3 the price and has a nice Tokyo tower view ( more conservative business dress kinda location but nearer to tsukiji iirc)

I liked sunroute shinjuku for the budget option.

 

[Guy Burgess]

I stayed in an air bnb in Tokyo and it was basic but in a really good location in Shibuya. The hotels are so reasonable I'd definitely do that next time though as you're (mostly) guaranteed a more comfortable bed.

 

[Naka]

If you're going for real cheap, airbnb a little further out of the city is an option too, just make sure you're close to a train line. I'm staying with some friends in Shimokitazawa in an airbnb for 6 nights, just over $200 aud.

 

[Synthese]

You ask, we listen: we've got some great stuff planned for you guys. Tons of pictures, some cool interviews, and maybe some special endeavors. Attachment, Blue Blue Japan, Toyo Enterprise, and MOTO shoes are just a few of the names you can expect to read (and see) more about in the coming weeks!

How, you ask, can I stay up to date?

HERE IS HOW!!!!!111one

It's very simple. Subscribe to the #StyFoJapan tag, and never miss an update.


Well? What else would you like to see? Let us know! WE LIVE TO SERVE and to eat sushi

 

[Sylph]

Silks,Brocade silks, weapons, kawaii people, giant Godzilla head.
Apparently you have a couple of options for that.
http://kotaku.com/first-real-look-at-tokyos-giant-godzilla-statue-1605191528
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/...-in-tokyo-to-lure-visitors-not-to-scare-them/
Great fun, looking forward to the reports.

 

[Darkside]

This is great stuff. And a great community. Make sure to take lots of photos.

 

[catchh]

I proxy basically all my clothes from Japan, specifically for The North Face Purple label by Nanamica.

If you get a chance goto: The North Face Standard shops, Nanamica Mountain.

 

[volatile]

Please make sure you visit Brass, the cobblers. Best damn shoeshop on the planet...

 

[Sihsih]

Please make sure you visit Brass, the cobblers. Best damn shoeshop on the planet...

Speaking of shoeshop in Tokyo, any recommendation for a good place to do dyeing/patinas ?

 

[Synthese]

Well, it turns out there's not much to say here - the gods of aviation smiled upon me yesterday, and I arrived in Tokyo without issue. Except for the NEX to Shibuya, when they separated the cars in the opposite manner than they announced and sent me on to Shinagawa. Thankfully, there was a man from BOULDER ******* COLORADO on board, and he offered to help me find me way. And no, it wasn't @spacepope , who I met for shabu-shabu later - along with @Rosenrot and a couple of other friends. After that we went to karaoke, and I have video footage of Gracia soloing "Fear of the Dar," by Iron Maiden, which is fairly priceless.

Other than that, I only have a couple of notes that I've taken upon arrival:

1) People here look so cool it's absurd. And wonderful.

2) I'm not THAT tall, which makes the tiny fixtures in my apartment even more absurd. Unless the original inhabitants of Tokyo were mole-people.

3) WOW it is humid.

It's morning here, so I'm of to meet @nicelynice for coffee, after which we'll head on over to Ring Jacket and try not to embarrass ourselves. Petrosaulam will come after that, followed by the wonderful Jun Hashimoto.

I hope you guys are following the @styleforum instagram account, because a lot more pictures are ending up there. Here's the one clothing shot we managed to take yesterday, though:

 

[nahneun]

i am SO. SO. SOOOOOOOOOOOO jealous.

 

[dongzy]

You definitely can't wear those jacket today!