Wow

[rkold]

I use to think the best bargain in Japan was a JR Pass if you're traveling, I've since learned there is an even better bargain in Japan, Takyuubin. Takyuubin is a package delivery service that allows one to send boxes or suitcases all over Japan. For just 1800 yen, I was able to send my 60 pound suitcase from Tokyo to Osaka with next day arrival. That is just amazing to me. (I think it's like 300+ miles between Tokyo and Osaka) I am also madly in love with Densha Otoko and need both the OST and the DVDs if it is licensed. I am just so in awe.

I need to make a long post detailing my trip, or at least sharing more than I have. I also need to write post cards. >>;

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[reynardine.livejournal.com]

The Densha Otaku movie is indeed licensed and available in the US. There was a TV series as well (better than the movie!). Would you like a copy of that? ;-D

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Actually, I just finished the drama and special of the TV series on the shinkansen this afternoon. I really wanted official DVDs of the TV series though because I am in love with the message board people. And I need the CD of the OST for the TV series because it is SO good. I love Twilight and one of the Japanese songs that keeps reappearing in it.

OK I also love Sakurai-san and Oikawa lol I want to know more about the message board people though, and I loved how it turned out so many of the people were connected to Densha in real life. And guitar otoko! lol

I've not seen the movie yet, just the TV series because that is what my friend had. BTW isn't it awful early where you are? o_O

[reynardine.livejournal.com]

Alas, jdrama is rarely licensed over here, so odds are good the series won't come out in Region 1. ;_; The movie is okay, but the drama just has more time to flesh the characters out better.

It's about 6am right now here in Iowa. I always get up around this time! The cats insist on being fed at 5:30 am, and Bob usually has to be at work by 7 am.

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Wow, I am usually sound asleep at 6 am, except when attending events. >>;; (though I suspect my sleep schedule will be a disaster when I get home)

I so loved the TV series. I wish it would get licensed. One would think the companies would pick up on the fact there is some interest here for things like that. ~.~ Particularly with a series like Densha which has the movie as well as manga connected to it.

I heard from a friend the message board people are not as fleshed out and I'm so in love with most of them. I can't decide which is my favorite. I think my favorite part is when they set about operation Akihabara to get densha back on the board. I loved seeing it from the new perspective during the special. Damn, shoe fetish guy is well off! lol

[reynardine.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the computer people rock! I really loved that series.

Hmm, looks like Del Rey just released the novel (http://www.amazon.com/Train-Man-Novel-Hitori-Nakano/dp/0345498690) in English this past month. There's also a site (http://www.rinji.tv/densha/) that translated all of the 2ch posts that all of this is based on.

[lovelycoconuts.livejournal.com]

Speaking of the JR Rail pass, might I quiz you about that when you get home? I really would like to get one of those for when we go to Japan in June, and I need to be getting my act together soooon. XD

I hope you're having fun! ♥

[seaster.livejournal.com]

Gyah. x_x I keep missing when you're going to Japan. I wanted to send you moneys for them Yo hands. I was supposed to send it like... 6 months ago. *slaps self* Anyways. Hope you're having fun. :3

[spiderlace.livejournal.com]

I really want to see anything Densha Otoko ^^ I fell in love with the 2ch story!

[ad-exia.livejournal.com]

That service sounds so useful!

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Sure I'm happy to help. A rail pass is most useful if you're doing a lot of traveling outside of Tokyo. You also have to be visiting Japan on a tourist visa and not as a student. ^^;

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Which hands did you want? The clasped are sold out but if you want one of the other types let me know. :)

[rkold.livejournal.com]

If you like when I get back to NY I can try to upload the episodes for you. ^^;

I'm missing one of the two specials though. It's sooooooooo good. The other board members steal the show for me.

[rkold.livejournal.com]

It is absolutely amazing. My 60 pound suitcase arrived today no problem. *______*

[seaster.livejournal.com]

I'll gladly buy any hands you can find. :3

I'm also curious about Dolpa clothes... Can you buy them in stores over there? I'm looking for sickeningly sweet boy Yo clothes of the kitty-coat (http://volksusa.com/ofcd040701.html) type. Bunny hoodies and stuff like that. The prices on y!j are twice what they originally sold for. x_x

[ad-exia.livejournal.com]

Awesome!! :D

[rkold.livejournal.com]

The kitty outfits are way sold out here, they were super popular. ^^;; I got mine from the AE. I think the pumpkin, the rainy day ones and umm that is it for official releases for sale. ^^; I've seen cute bunny hoodies at events but those are done for this trip. ^^; You have to let me know before a Dolpa/Doll Show.

If you wait until these Dolpa items are available you can either try for the new kitty outfit in the AE or if you want I can try to get it for you from VolksUSA.

[lovelycoconuts.livejournal.com]

Here goes with my ignorance of traveling abroad - all I have is a passport. We're certainly not going to study, just stay with a friends brother so I need to go get a tourist visa? >_o

And yes the point would be so we can go see some of Japan outside of Tokyo. ^__^

[rkold.livejournal.com]

No, as long as you are not staying longer than 90 days, you do not need any sort of visa. (well other than the credit card type lol)

I think if getting a pass, it's important to put it to its best use and get it for the shortest amount of time necessary. If say you're going for 2 weeks, you can get a 1 week pass and sandwich it between a few days in Tokyo on either end. Another option is starting in Tokyo and ending elsewhere. This past trip, my husband flew into Tokyo but out of KIX.

[lovelycoconuts.livejournal.com]

Eee, I'm glad we don't have to get Visa's then. XD

We're probably only going to get it for a week. Do you know where you can get it from - is there some place online or can I go pick it up in person? *_*

(sorry to be commenting again on this so much later, school distracted me from travel plans but I am now freaking out about getting stuff for Japan ready. *_*)

[rkold.livejournal.com]

If it's not too much trouble drop me an email (yuutafan)(at)(gmail)(com)

I find it much easier to respond in an email than a LJ post sometimes ^^;;

But in brief, you order the Rail Pass online and they charge you for FedEx whether you need it or not. I would recommend if you and a friend are going together to have your rail passed sent together to save on the shipping charge.