Tokyo / Fukuoka / Sapporo (Japan ) - Massage / Sauna / Places To Visit (Compiled)

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[Guest Guest]

I checked the website for Naked Men New Year's Party. It's a party where attendees are expected to be half naked and foreigners get a discount for entry. 

If you have a six pack, you will get a further discount. Too bad I don't have a six pack.

 

It does sound tempting but I'll need to do a lot of cardio before I fly to Japan so that I'll look leaner.

 

I'm not really a fan of capsule hotels but I'll consider Oriental Sauna. It looks like it's in central Ueno which is quite good.

 

Wow. Please post your half naked pic here, Darkflame. .

 

Before heading to Tokyo, I booked time at a business hotel, a ryokan and capsule hotel. I wanted to try all three as I think there is no such concept when it comes to accomodation, anywhere else in the world. Having said that, I think Singapore is starting to mimic business and capsule hotels.

 

So why arent you a fan of capsule hotels? On my part, I heard that they are places that guys who miss last trains go to and these guys are normally ones that have partied too much and are drunk. Not true at all. Firstly drunk guys are not allowed. I dont know if it is cos of the location but quite a few people who were staying there were actually non Japanese - met 3 guys from Guam, they were there for a Tae-Kwon-Do competition. There were also a couple of Taiwanese guys who were practicing their Japanese language, speaking with the reception folk.

 

If you like, there is an atas capsule hotel in Akihabara. I did not try it as I preferred to be in Ueno as compared to being in Akihabara but I did see the building plus it looks quite decent from the webpage:- http://www.first-cabin.jp.e.jr.hp.transer.com/cabin/

[yewtee-]

where do bears hang out in japan? shinjuku or ueno? planning a solo trip ;(

[Guest Guest]

where do bears hang out in japan? shinjuku or ueno? planning a solo trip ;(

Ueno.

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The scoot offer covers the non-scootbiz seats too. Travel period is 1 april 2014 till 24 oct 2014. Hurry, grab it while it lasts.

[darkflame]

I just booked a flight to Tokyo from 12 - 20 January via United Airlines!

Thinking of going to crazily obscure places in Kanto now.

 

Wow. Please post your half naked pic here, Darkflame. .

 

Before heading to Tokyo, I booked time at a business hotel, a ryokan and capsule hotel. I wanted to try all three as I think there is no such concept when it comes to accomodation, anywhere else in the world. Having said that, I think Singapore is starting to mimic business and capsule hotels.

 

So why arent you a fan of capsule hotels? On my part, I heard that they are places that guys who miss last trains go to and these guys are normally ones that have partied too much and are drunk. Not true at all. Firstly drunk guys are not allowed. I dont know if it is cos of the location but quite a few people who were staying there were actually non Japanese - met 3 guys from Guam, they were there for a Tae-Kwon-Do competition. There were also a couple of Taiwanese guys who were practicing their Japanese language, speaking with the reception folk.

 

If you like, there is an atas capsule hotel in Akihabara. I did not try it as I preferred to be in Ueno as compared to being in Akihabara but I did see the building plus it looks quite decent from the webpage:- http://www.first-cabin.jp.e.jr.hp.transer.com/cabin/

 

Haha I look horrible on camera so it's okay. 

 

I guess I just feel more comfortable in a small room than a capsule hotel. In a capsule hotel, I will have to put my stuff in a locker as well.

Reminds me of a gay bathhouse...haha... 

 

I like the Akihabara one. Looks really good!

 

The scoot offer covers the non-scootbiz seats too. Travel period is 1 april 2014 till 24 oct 2014. Hurry, grab it while it lasts.

 

I just grabbed a flight for September 2014. Kiasu me.  :twisted:

[Guest Scoot]

Good job grabbing that ticket. Less than $400 right?

[darkflame]

Good job grabbing that ticket. Less than $400 right?

 

Yeah, I got it for $350. 

[245upz]

Haha I did this a number of times in the Japanese Sauna... and it works most of the time =x

 

For those who can read Japanese, this is quite a good guide for saunas.

 

http://www.cd-polychamp.com/asobikata/nemati.php

 

I learnt 寝待ち (nemachi) is the act of pretending to sleep, waiting for some guy to prey on you. Interesting. 

[245upz]

Erm.. while condoms aren't available... you can buy them off the counter if you need both condoms and lube... I think the bottoms in japan kinda use saliva for entrance... that's what i've been noticing everytime i am in the sauna.... though some tops/bottoms would bring their own lube... but really... i think japanese really cleans themselves well enuff... so much so that after anal.. some just lie there sleeping without the need to go bathroom to rinse off etc... 

If I hadn't wore undies, I wouldn't have any condoms readily available. But anyway, lube was also not provided. Seriously, I wonder how did they have fun. It seems like bottoms are already well-lubed before they climb onto the bed. 

 

I only started travelling alone in Japan in 2012. Before that, my trip was in 2008 and I was still not in the community then.

I was still attached when I was travelling in 2012 so I decided not to enter Kaikan. Simply bought a few gay magazines.

For this year, I parted with my colleagues in Tokyo and I still had the afternoon so I decided to visit Kaikan. 

I assumed I wasn't going to look local Japanese so I thought I wouldn't spend such a long time there.

(But Japanese in Japan are really bad at differentiating Singaporeans from Japanese unless they have been overseas...)

[Guest Wow]

Haha I did this a number of times in the Japanese Sauna... and it works most of the time =x

Wow. So when do u stop pretending to be asleep? When your cock gets hard? Or pretend to be asleep even when cumming?

[245upz]

Up to you... if you like the guy and wanna play with him you can start to touch him & pull him to ur bed... otherwise... nicely push away his hands and he will know that you are not interested... and dont get so shocked if they look at you close in the face while you are 'sleeping' cos the place is pretty dark and dim... and they wanna have a good look at you...

Likewise if you see a guy you like 'sleeping' you can try to slip your hand inside their blanket and touch them... if they wake up and thinks you are ok... they'll let you continue with whatever you doing... if they not interested they'll push your hands away... =)

Whatever I say... well just from my observation and experience... doesn't apply to all all situations haha =)

Wow. So when do u stop pretending to be asleep? When your cock gets hard? Or pretend to be asleep even when cumming?

[Guest Guest]

Wow. So when do u stop pretending to be asleep? When your cock gets hard? Or pretend to be asleep even when cumming?

Different rooms have different brightness. There are people doing in at the showers, depends on how exhibitionist are you.

I mostly lay near the entrance where the exit light is bright. Since the place is usually crowded I get gangbanged frequently. For my safety I will lay condoms and lube nearby.

The funny thing was a few times someone will find that I was marketable and acted as my pimp. When there's nobody wanting me, he will make me do lewd acts to attract attention. Then he will make sure those interested put on condom before allowing them access to me. Then he will lube me up and set me in the position asked by him. Mostly that will be inserting pillows under me and helping to raise my legs.

During intercourse he will watch and when a crowd built up he will organise a gangbang orgy. He will make them wear condoms and each will bang only for a minute or so before the next. All this while through pimping me out, he got to see free show and handled many cocks and bodies. He'll even check them for signs of diseases. So I can relax and enjoy being taken man after man. One night I lost count when almost 20 men had me.

After that he took me to the starlight bright room to sleep with him after cleaning me up. During the night he still allowed men to fuck me. When I complained itae itae, he will massage my butt for me and check the condition of my hole before allowing the guy to continue.

Oh I think I found one common reason why they like to be my pimp. I checked their cocks and they were all quite small like about 3inches. They tried using on me but seriously no feel and they knew they cannot satisfy me. But their hands and oral skills are fantastic especially when I felt sore.

[245upz]

wow.. smth new... which sauna did you go to? haha I never had that... cos i am mostly top... but i did get many hands on me before when i was sleeping... got a shock when i woke up... haha... still scarred x.x

 

Different rooms have different brightness. There are people doing in at the showers, depends on how exhibitionist are you.

I mostly lay near the entrance where the exit light is bright. Since the place is usually crowded I get gangbanged frequently. For my safety I will lay condoms and lube nearby.

The funny thing was a few times someone will find that I was marketable and acted as my pimp. When there's nobody wanting me, he will make me do lewd acts to attract attention. Then he will make sure those interested put on condom before allowing them access to me. Then he will lube me up and set me in the position asked by him. Mostly that will be inserting pillows under me and helping to raise my legs.

During intercourse he will watch and when a crowd built up he will organise a gangbang orgy. He will make them wear condoms and each will bang only for a minute or so before the next. All this while through pimping me out, he got to see free show and handled many cocks and bodies. He'll even check them for signs of diseases. So I can relax and enjoy being taken man after man. One night I lost count when almost 20 men had me.

After that he took me to the starlight bright room to sleep with him after cleaning me up. During the night he still allowed men to fuck me. When I complained itae itae, he will massage my butt for me and check the condition of my hole before allowing the guy to continue.

Oh I think I found one common reason why they like to be my pimp. I checked their cocks and they were all quite small like about 3inches. They tried using on me but seriously no feel and they knew they cannot satisfy me. But their hands and oral skills are fantastic especially when I felt sore.

[Guest tokyo]

hi,

 

do anyone know if the 500 yen cinema in ueno still operates ?

 

thanks

[lovehandle]

yes, but it 's always very crowded!
Unless you take the other options which is more costly

Usually are old people

[Guest tokyo]

Hi Lovehandle,

 

Old but are they slim ? im into mature but not bear.. 

 

Thanks.

[gpfun]

Anyone has any recommendations for good massage by male masseurs in Tokyo? Thanks!

[Guest Guest]

Hi Lovehandle,

 

Old but are they slim ? im into mature but not bear.. 

 

Thanks.

Try 24 Kaikan at Asakusa then. Directions on how to get there on Utopia.

[245upz]

Erm guys, I've been looking for sex shop in OSAKA... any help... want to try and find those powder lube... tat you mix with water when you needs it kind... 

 

Anyway I think next time i go Tokyo i should be more adventurous to go the other Keikan... so far only been to the ni-chome ones... but i didn't know about how good are the other 2 Kei kans =x

[zzzzzzzz]

Thinking of a 4 days trip in March for Sakura to Tokyo. Is it enough?

[Guest Cherry]

Cherry blossom timing vary from year to year. Sometimes it is earlier than expected, sometimes later. If you can only spend 4 days, then it is better to book a flight once the official forecast is out, some time in late February. Otherwise you should lengthen your trip to at least one week or more to increase your chances of catching the cherry blossoms when they are in full bloom.

[Guest Guest]

Anyone tried Karada or I-land tokyo? Going in a few weeks and is interested in trying one of them.

[Guest Rookies]

Im going to Sapporo on Feb. Please any hot and fun sauna places in there?

 

This is my first time at Japan 

 

Looking for good advised from you guys

Thanks

[darkflame]

Erm guys, I've been looking for sex shop in OSAKA... any help... want to try and find those powder lube... tat you mix with water when you needs it kind... 

 

Anyway I think next time i go Tokyo i should be more adventurous to go the other Keikan... so far only been to the ni-chome ones... but i didn't know about how good are the other 2 Kei kans =x

 

I don't really know about Osaka but I know their gay district is around Namba?

Tried to find the gay bar recommended on this thread but I got lost in Namba and decided to take the subway back.

 

Had an interesting experiences with the Osaka metro though.

 

Thinking of a 4 days trip in March for Sakura to Tokyo. Is it enough?

 

If you can really land on the day the sakuras bloom, I'd say you'd be lucky.

 

I flew to Japan in April 2012 and the sakuras bloomed on the second day I was in Japan.

My friend told me the sakura bloom was off forecast so I was really lucky to see them.

With the crazy weather pattern, it is a little harder to predict when the sakuras will bloom. Sometimes they bloom in March and sometimes in April depending on how early it gets warm.

 

4 days in Tokyo is quite okay but if you really love Tokyo, it won't be enough.

I spent 21 days in Tokyo and it wasn't enough for me.

 

Anyone tried Karada or I-land tokyo? Going in a few weeks and is interested in trying one of them.

 

What places are those...? Saunas?

 

Im going to Sapporo on Feb. Please any hot and fun sauna places in there?

 

This is my first time at Japan 

 

Looking for good advised from you guys

Thanks

 

Try this guide.

 

http://www.hajet.org/lifearticles/Queer_Hokkaido.pdf

 

I have another site to find gay places in Sapporo but it is only in Japanese.

 

http://www.gclick.jp/areamap.php?area=1

[245upz]

I don't really know about Osaka but I know their gay district is around Namba?

Tried to find the gay bar recommended on this thread but I got lost in Namba and decided to take the subway back.

 

Had an interesting experiences with the Osaka metro though.

 

 

Wah.... what kind of interesting experience there? 

 

I did manage to find a sex shop in the den den town of Nipponbashi... which is a walk away from Namba... was a str8 couple who's also going to the shop =x

[darkflame]

I decided to be crazy and booked a hotel at Utsunomiya (north of Tokyo). Decided I will try out the local gay bar.

It will be for my first night in Japan so I'll travel to Utsunomiya directly from Narita. (3 hours, sigh...)

 

http://www.geocities.jp/backyard091204/pc/index.html

 

Good for me as well since I can head to Nikko the next morning.

 

Wah.... what kind of interesting experience there? 

 

I did manage to find a sex shop in the den den town of Nipponbashi... which is a walk away from Namba... was a str8 couple who's also going to the shop =x

 

I only know one sex shop in Akihabara. It's near the station. Goods are anime-themed though.

 

The sex shop was probably for straight people?

Edited January 5, 2014 by darkflame

[Guest Sex toy shop]

Akihabara has the 7 storey sex toys shop called M's. website is http://www.ms-online.co.jp . Prices are much cheaper, compared to Big Gym sex shop in Ueno. Samples of toys are provided to let you feel how they work. All the sales staff are male. About 80% of customers are male. You will be amazed at the wide range of goods, including for hardcore s&m. A very good experience going to the shop to take a look around.

[taxme7]

I decided to be crazy and booked a hotel at Utsunomiya (north of Tokyo). Decided I will try out the local gay bar.

It will be for my first night in Japan so I'll travel to Utsunomiya directly from Narita. (3 hours, sigh...)

http://www.geocities.jp/backyard091204/pc/index.html

Good for me as well since I can head to Nikko the next

I only know one sex shop in Akihabara. It's near the station. Goods are anime-themed though.

The sex shop was probably for straight people?

Did u purchase the JR Pass? Think it's more economical to get one if u r planning to travel outside Tokyo.

Edited January 5, 2014 by taxme7

[darkflame]

Akihabara has the 7 storey sex toys shop called M's. website is http://www.ms-online.co.jp . Prices are much cheaper, compared to Big Gym sex shop in Ueno. Samples of toys are provided to let you feel how they work. All the sales staff are male. About 80% of customers are male. You will be amazed at the wide range of goods, including for hardcore s&m. A very good experience going to the shop to take a look around.

 

Interesting link! 

 

This picture made me laugh. Shingeki Shogeki no Kyochin. Now I can enjoy a Titan's cock...

 

 

At the same time, it looks good to get a Tenga but I wonder if the sex shop at Ni-chome will have it cheaper...

 

Did u purchase the JR Pass? Think it's more economical to get one if u r planning to travel outside Tokyo.

 

I will only be around the Kanto region so my total transport fare will be far below 28,700 JPY. So I don't think I'll get a JR pass.

 

I bought one the last time because I was travelling to Osaka.

Edited January 5, 2014 by darkflame

[Guest Guest]

At the same time, it looks good to get a Tenga but I wonder if the sex shop at Ni-chome will have it cheaper...

 

 

I bought the Tenga flip for a friend (seriously, for the friend, not for myself). There are two versions, normal and American, in black or white. I bought the normal version but the friend complained that it is too tight. Surprised me cos he is slightly above average when hard (dont ask me how I know ) so you might have to get the American version. I did not find the Tenga flip in Ni-chome and comparing prices Akihabara and Ueno, definitely cheaper in Akihabara. Strangely enough, if you look at Youtube instructions on use, it is recommended that the Tenga flip be replaced after 50 uses ... is that cos the plastic/rubber/foam is no longer pliable or would have broken off? Dont know. Let us know how you "find it", Darkflame . 

[taxme7]

Akihabara has the 7 storey sex toys shop called M's. website is http://www.ms-online.co.jp . Prices are much cheaper, compared to Big Gym sex shop in Ueno. Samples of toys are provided to let you feel how they work. All the sales staff are male. About 80% of customers are male. You will be amazed at the wide range of goods, including for hardcore s&m. A very good experience going to the shop to take a look around.

Very interesting. Would definitely visit the shop the next time when I go Tokyo.

Can u tell me where exactly is the location. Been to Akihabara twice but never notice there is such a shop.

[Guest Guest]

Are there many top chubs/bears in 24Kaikan Ueno who are into slims?

[Guest Sex toy shop]

Very interesting. Would definitely visit the shop the next time when I go Tokyo.

Can u tell me where exactly is the location. Been to Akihabara twice but never notice there is such a shop.

Location is given by the sex toy shop's website.

Picture of building

http://www.ms-online.co.jp/pc/detail/special2.php?sp_id=7

Map

https://maps.google.co.jp/maps?q=東京都千代田区外神田+1-15-13+太平堂ビル&hl=ja&ie=UTF8&ll=35.69885,139.773216&spn=0.009201,0.013497&sll=35.698025,139.771683&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&brcurrent=3,0x60188c1d19d478ff:0x8738b18b0465d817,0&view=map&hq=東京都千代田区外神田+1-15-13+太平堂ビル&t=m&z=16&iwloc=A

[darkflame]

I bought the Tenga flip for a friend (seriously, for the friend, not for myself). There are two versions, normal and American, in black or white. I bought the normal version but the friend complained that it is too tight. Surprised me cos he is slightly above average when hard (dont ask me how I know ) so you might have to get the American version. I did not find the Tenga flip in Ni-chome and comparing prices Akihabara and Ueno, definitely cheaper in Akihabara. Strangely enough, if you look at Youtube instructions on use, it is recommended that the Tenga flip be replaced after 50 uses ... is that cos the plastic/rubber/foam is no longer pliable or would have broken off? Dont know. Let us know how you "find it", Darkflame . 

 

I will probably ask the staff before I decide to buy the Tenga flip.

[Guest Guest]

I will probably ask the staff before I decide to buy the Tenga flip.

The Japanese are polite and wont ask but if I were them, I would ask what "your size" is .

[TPY1314]

will be in Tokyo from 9-15 April. I have japanese friends and mostly bear and bear chaser. Shinjuku 3 chome will be the place we hangout. Msg me if you keen to tag along if you happen to be there.

[casper]

hi,

do anyone know if the 500 yen cinema in ueno still operates ?

Yup...They still operates...Was there last september and i was speechless on what i saw in there...Enjoy it if you are going...It's totally an eye opener...lolx

thanks

[Guest Guest]

hi,

 

do anyone know if the 500 yen cinema in ueno still operates ?

 

thanks

 

Wild geriatric basement!

 

Anybody try the upstairs, supposedly younger crowd, comment? 

[darkflame]

will be in Tokyo from 9-15 April. I have japanese friends and mostly bear and bear chaser. Shinjuku 3 chome will be the place we hangout. Msg me if you keen to tag along if you happen to be there.

 

I have a burning question. How did you manage to meet your Japanese friends?

[Guest Facebook]

Maybe he met them in 24 Kaikan during previous trips.

Or maybe he could have used Growlr and Scruff to chat with guys staying in Tokyo (the apps allow you to search by location).

Or maybe they got to know one another from Facebook, i.e. friends of friends.

[darkflame]

About to set off for Japan tomorrow!

 

Maybe he met them in 24 Kaikan during previous trips.
Or maybe he could have used Growlr and Scruff to chat with guys staying in Tokyo (the apps allow you to search by location).
Or maybe they got to know one another from Facebook, i.e. friends of friends.

 

Sounds great. I had Jack'd turned on last year in Tokyo but no results. Oh well. 

[Guest Coffee]

Darkflame, how was Utsunomiya?

[Guest Guest]

About to set off for Japan tomorrow!

Happy holidays Darkflame. Hope it is not too cold there. Dont forget to give us a "blow by blow" account of your adventures. Domo Arigato

[taxme7]

Darkflame>> r u travelling alone?

[Guest Travel]

Guess he is travelling alone. Because if travelling with companion, companion is likely not to want to go to remote place like Utsunomiya where it is not famous.

[darkflame]

Hey guys, it was a busy week for me in Tokyo. 

Will update more when I'm back.

Flying home in the evening today.

 

Darkflame, how was Utsunomiya?

 

Utsunomiya was great but really really cold.

It is considered an 'outlying' city so nothing much happens after 9.30pm except bars and restaurants.

 

The people there are much warmer and friendlier than in Tokyo though.

 

Happy holidays Darkflame. Hope it is not too cold there. Dont forget to give us a "blow by blow" account of your adventures. Domo Arigato

 

Will update soon. 

 

Darkflame>> r u travelling alone?

Guess he is travelling alone. Because if travelling with companion, companion is likely not to want to go to remote place like Utsunomiya where it is not famous.

 

Yup, I'm travelling alone. The places I go are considered 'off the beaten track' so if I have to bring friends, they may not be interested in those places.

I mean well, when it comes to Japan, people only think of Tokyo, Osaka/Kyoto and Hokkaido.

 

I went to even one place that not many Japanese would even want to travel to.

[Guest Guest]

Hey guys, it was a busy week for me in Tokyo. 

Will update more when I'm back.

Flying home in the evening today.

 

Will update soon. 

 

Welcome back Darkflame! Hmm... you were quiet for a while, hope you had a good trip and yes please, please update us and details too please.  Thanks.

 

[taxme7]

Going to Japan in mar. Havent got time to plan my itinerary yet. Planning to go tokyo n osaka. Mainly for food n shopping. Pls give me some tips on where to go.

[darkflame]

I can't really advise on food but for Tokyo, you can find fresh sashimi and sushi at Tsukiji. 

For a larger variety of food, try Shinjuku.

And for atas food, try Tokyo station.

 

Personally I like Ginza for food.

 

For Osaka, try Dotombori for okonomiyaki. 

 

As for shopping, I can advise better.

 

1. Tokyo

- Harajuku: for young people and if you like to shop at Bugis

- Shibuya: for young adults

- Shinjuku: for adults

- Ueno: Ameyoko for relatively cheap stuff

- Akihabara: anime, manga & electronics (tourist-infested though)

- Ginza: for branded goods and giant Uniqlo

- Yurakucho: for giant MUJI department store

- Yokohama: have most brands there and good to go if you hate crowds

 

Places where people speaks passable English.

1. Roppongi (but expensive)

2. Odaiba

3. Narita Airport (if you are coming in via Haneda Airport, staff are less likely to speak English due to more domestic flights)

4. Akihabara

5. Omote-sando (branded places are aplenty)

6. All factory outlets for brands

 

At other places, cross your fingers for English communication. 

Staff at Tokyo Skytree cannot even speak English. 

 

2. Osaka

- Namba: shopping area 

- Shinsaibashi: best place to get stuff

- Nipponbashi: electronics

- central Osaka: for branded stuff

 

Prices in Osaka are usually 50 - 75% of prices in Tokyo.

 

Some personal preferences for certain brands in Tokyo/Osaka:

- MUJI: if you have something you want to buy from MUJI, get it in Japan because it is marked up 1.5 - 2 in Singapore

- Loft/Tokyu Hands: quite reasonable products (for everyday use)

- Daiso: only get the stuff you cannot find in Singapore because it is only slightly cheaper than SG

- Uniqlo: only get items exclusive to Japan or special sale like 690 yen items

- Franc Franc: only worth getting in Japan since it is marked up a lot in Singapore

- Kinokuniya/Sanseido: if you can read Japanese, buy your books in Japan as the books in SG are marked up

by quite a lot

- Donki: wholesaler that promises the lowest prices in Japan; if you can find something cheaper than them, they will refund you so this is the best place to get a lot of stuff

- Jeans Mate: their fashion is quite nice and very good to shop at in summer

- Book Off: if you like Japanese music, this is the place to get second hand or cheaper music albums/singles

Edited January 21, 2014 by darkflame