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[Guest Guest]

I guess the water is recycled, because it is equally expensive to use just like in Singapore.

 

On the part of friendliness, it really varies from person to person.

As I work in a foreign MNC here, I accept it that the employees are usually bilingual. It's their job to speak English at times and they are paid highly for that.

Unfortunately, I read online about many sad cases of foreigners (even gay ones) being used for English language practice.

Many Japanese these days try to strike up conversations with foreigners on the street, and they either understand or don't understand.

If they understand the foreigner, it's fine.

If they don't, it becomes another story. They find fault with the foreigner's accent especially if he isn't American because Japanese cannot understand the concept of various world Englishes.

To them, American English is somewhat like standard Japanese and the other Englishes are simply dialects.

In Tokyo, speaking a dialect openly like Kansai dialect is frowned upon so they think people from other places are simply wilful.

 

So far, for the majority of Japanese I met, very few have the interest to learn or practise English.

Those who do speak very good English talk about nothing but Roppongi, because they want the foreigner to behave as a foreigner i.e. work in central Tokyo, live in a big apartment financed by the company, club/drink/fuck every weekend, pay for their meals and taxi etc etc.

 

When I commute to work, I take the Keihin Tohoku line and the Yurakucho line.

O-hai-yo, Darkflame-san.

 

In the office I used to work in, my colleagues who speak Kansai dialect were teased. These were ang mohs who speak fluent Japanese, btw. I think the fact that they speak fluent Japanese is in itself a marvel so their speaking with a dialect is really secondary. Also it depends on the culture of the office - I think my Japanese colleagues were mostly westernised or open thinkers to the point that there was no ill feeling towards foreigners or Japanese not from Tokyo. I dont know how my Japanese colleagues behaved when with other Japanese only. I hope they do not behave differently.

 

Oh, forgot to ask you - in the pool that you went to, did you swim one way, get out and run round the pool to swim again? . Thats so funny if true.

 

The Japanese that I met had no issues speaking or trying to speak English but this was mainly on a one to one situation. I think with other Japanese, they try to not show either a proficiency or a lack of, in speaking English. Such is the Japanese culture. Strangely enough, some of the more meaningful/honest(I feel) discussions were in 24Kaikan.

 

I am more familiar with the Keikyu-Kamata line than the Keihin Tohoku line. The Keikyu trains are coloured red/brown and orange/yellow or something like that. Somehow I like the JR system that goes round the city rather than the ones that transact the city but to get to where one wants to go, one has to cut over from one to the others.

[darkflame]

I guess, as what you said, Japanese try not to speak too good English in front of other Japanese unless there's really a foreigner who can't speak Japanese.

But there are also some who want to show off this ability to other Japanese.

This is the kind of people who usually refuse to speak any Japanese unless there's no choice i.e. the other person is Japanese.

 

As for the pool, I was surprised I didn't need to get up and run back to the other side of the pool.

I will probably go one more time before I move to Chiba.

 

In terms of fares, I think Keikyu is quite cheap. The commuter railways are usually cheaper.

JR is the mid-range one and the city railways/people movers are expensive e.g. Rinkai line, Yurikamome line, Tokyo Metro etc.

[doddysapta]

Darkflame san, did the quake wake you up this morning? Any barang2 fell on your apato?

I was tightly sleeping but could feel it was slowly coming while dreaming and awoken by its strong jolt haha

Hope you're alright. Enjoy golden week!

[Guest Guest]

Darkflame san, did the quake wake you up this morning? Any barang2 fell on your apato?

I was tightly sleeping but could feel it was slowly coming while dreaming and awoken by its strong jolt haha

Hope you're alright. Enjoy golden week!

So Doddy-san, care to share your own story as to why you are in Tokyo.  Nothing personal, just wanted to know why you are there, how you find the place. If you have been there a while, how did you find the place initially and how do you find the place now?  Would love to hear your experience, if you dont mind. Thanks in advance.

[darkflame]

Darkflame san, did the quake wake you up this morning? Any barang2 fell on your apato?

I was tightly sleeping but could feel it was slowly coming while dreaming and awoken by its strong jolt haha

Hope you're alright. Enjoy golden week!

 

I'm staying in Yokohama so the quake wasn't as bad as in Tokyo.

However, I'm worried about my apartment in Chiba so I'll check it out tomorrow.

No barang fell but I only felt my current apartment here swaying to and fro.

 

Enjoy Golden Week!

[doddysapta]

So Doddy-san, care to share your own story as to why you are in Tokyo. Nothing personal, just wanted to know why you are there, how you find the place. If you have been there a while, how did you find the place initially and how do you find the place now? Would love to hear your experience, if you dont mind. Thanks in advance.

[doddysapta]

Oops i wanted to quote then reply but posted it instead Gomen ne.

I fell in love with Japan when i first visited it as a tourist. I backpacked from tokyo to hiroshima using JR pass, saw and did as many things i could. I was having a cultural shock when i stayed at a capsul hotel. In the comunal bath room, i saw a lady passing behind. Apparently attendees of the hotel who help to clean & massage. Yes, i saw a fit young guy sitting down on a stool, and given a bath by this lady. Another lady bathed an older guy who was laying down on a massage bed-like platform. All of these were done in the full view of other bathers. These guys were all nude while the girls were fully clothed. I noticed the girls were far from pretty, and those acts were purely non sexual. So that was my first shock. But now im used to going to local onsen nearby my place (real onsen, not just sento). I just close my eyes and sometimes peeking at eye candies haha. The japanese are so open to nudity, they feel so relax. I prefer going to these straight onsens rather than gay spa like in 24kaikan, as i may feel the forbidden vibes No more challenge at gay establishment, we all know what we want haha.

I prefer life quality here. I can jog nearby home along beautiful river, and it was really beautiful during sakura bloom. With the same lifestyle in spore, i spend less here. Im not sure why.

My complain is when it gets too hot, like in an oven, during summer of july & august. And bitter cold during feb. Those times i rarely can exercise outside. Unlike darkflame san who is well versed, i speak no japanese language but very basic one, despite already being here for 1 year. Hope to improve gradually

What i miss from spore is east coast park where we can go on any given wkend, with its bike rental facilty & ski boarding. I cant find such places near tokyo. I miss real beach which i have to travel down to kamakura (not so nice sand) or chiba (gosh so far), as i live pretty much downtown tokyo. Odaiba beach & sea are nice scenery, but no water activity (unless for wind surfing).

I miss spore chili crab, but there's spore seafood republic and also spore hainanese chicken rice resto nearby my place. Friends & families visiting always bring me many things so im settling down well.

The more im here the more I love it. Im counting my blessings

Darkflame san, pm me please so we can have coffee soon

[Guest Guest]

The more im here the more I love it. Im counting my blessings

Darkflame san, pm me please so we can have coffee soon

Thanks Doddy-san. Waaa congrats to you, sounds like you are living your dream too.  Haha, I know what you mean about the women doing the scrubbing - I saw this at a sento too.  I think I stared too much so much so that the lady was a bit embarassed but I dont know why she should be embarassed - I was the naked one! .  Yes, please be like Darkflame-san and share your thoughts and experiences - anything you care to write about will be more than interesting to us I am sure.

[darkflame]

Oops i wanted to quote then reply but posted it instead Gomen ne.

I fell in love with Japan when i first visited it as a tourist. I backpacked from tokyo to hiroshima using JR pass, saw and did as many things i could. I was having a cultural shock when i stayed at a capsul hotel. In the comunal bath room, i saw a lady passing behind. Apparently attendees of the hotel who help to clean & massage. Yes, i saw a fit young guy sitting down on a stool, and given a bath by this lady. Another lady bathed an older guy who was laying down on a massage bed-like platform. All of these were done in the full view of other bathers. These guys were all nude while the girls were fully clothed. I noticed the girls were far from pretty, and those acts were purely non sexual. So that was my first shock. But now im used to going to local onsen nearby my place (real onsen, not just sento). I just close my eyes and sometimes peeking at eye candies haha. The japanese are so open to nudity, they feel so relax. I prefer going to these straight onsens rather than gay spa like in 24kaikan, as i may feel the forbidden vibes No more challenge at gay establishment, we all know what we want haha.

I prefer life quality here. I can jog nearby home along beautiful river, and it was really beautiful during sakura bloom. With the same lifestyle in spore, i spend less here. Im not sure why.

My complain is when it gets too hot, like in an oven, during summer of july & august. And bitter cold during feb. Those times i rarely can exercise outside. Unlike darkflame san who is well versed, i speak no japanese language but very basic one, despite already being here for 1 year. Hope to improve gradually

What i miss from spore is east coast park where we can go on any given wkend, with its bike rental facilty & ski boarding. I cant find such places near tokyo. I miss real beach which i have to travel down to kamakura (not so nice sand) or chiba (gosh so far), as i live pretty much downtown tokyo. Odaiba beach & sea are nice scenery, but no water activity (unless for wind surfing).

I miss spore chili crab, but there's spore seafood republic and also spore hainanese chicken rice resto nearby my place. Friends & families visiting always bring me many things so im settling down well.

The more im here the more I love it. Im counting my blessings

Darkflame san, pm me please so we can have coffee soon

 

Good to know that you are also safe and sound!

 

I went to MUJI @ Yurakucho today to buy my electric fan and futon.

I don't know, but my heart is telling me that I must bring home all my MUJI stuff to Singapore when the time comes for me to relocate home.

 

Visited my place in Chiba today. Thankfully nothing bad happened.

It didn't even look as if an earthquake happened yesterday morning.

[doddysapta]

But you cant bring back house appliances as they're off different voltages as spore. I have plenty of extra futons, if only u asked

Which part of Chiba exactly will u be moving in? So are u gonna ship the futons to new place, cuz a bit impossoble to carry them yourself.

[taxme7]

Doddy, u mean i can't buy a toaster oven from Tokyo and use it in SG? Can i use a transformer?

[Guest Different]

Japan uses 110v, 50 hz and 60 hz. Singapore uses 230v, 50hz. Must use transformer. Transformer that handles 200w or more are perhaps at least $150 or $200. Also if the Japanese device is meant for 60hz use, not advisable to use on 50hz. Although there are many Japanese devices that now work on both 50hz and 60hz.

[Guest Guest]

Doddy, u mean i can't buy a toaster oven from Tokyo and use it in SG? Can i use a transformer?

Must be a special toaster as surely there are pleanty of toasters in SG?

 

What -Different- said is very correct plus you need to spend yet more money to change the plug heads. Having said that, the larger shops do carry stuff meant for the export market i.e. 240V but these normally are older models and one often does not get a good range of choices(style, colour, etc.).

[Guest Too]

In the comunal bath room, i saw a lady passing behind. Apparently attendees of the hotel who help to clean & massage. Yes, i saw a fit young guy sitting down on a stool, and given a bath by this lady. Another lady bathed an older guy who was laying down on a massage bed-like platform. All of these were done in the full view of other bathers. These guys were all nude while the girls were fully clothed. I noticed the girls were far from pretty, and those acts were purely non sexual.

You can find the same practice in Korea too.

When I went to the Onsen monogatari in Odaiba, my friend and I bought the body scrub service by the aunties. After the scrub, my friend told me that the aunties are Koreans.

[Guest Hard to get]

Unlike darkflame san who is well versed, i speak no japanese language but very basic one, despite already being here for 1 year. Hope to improve gradually

It is extremely difficult to get a permanent resign status in Japan even if you have mastered the language. I wonder why would people want to go through the tough process of mastering the language, and working in Japan, when it is almost impossible to get a PR status there. Exception is when you have Japanese links in your ancestry, meaning that Japanese blood flows in you.

[darkflame]

Japan uses 110v, 50 hz and 60 hz. Singapore uses 230v, 50hz. Must use transformer. Transformer that handles 200w or more are perhaps at least $150 or $200. Also if the Japanese device is meant for 60hz use, not advisable to use on 50hz. Although there are many Japanese devices that now work on both 50hz and 60hz.

 

Am using my own hair dryer from Singapore, and indeed it is not as powerful as it was back home.

But at least it still works fine.

 

It is extremely difficult to get a permanent resign status in Japan even if you have mastered the language. I wonder why would people want to go through the tough process of mastering the language, and working in Japan, when it is almost impossible to get a PR status there. Exception is when you have Japanese links in your ancestry, meaning that Japanese blood flows in you.

 

Actually I didn't study Japanese just to work in Japan.

I was interested in Japanese pop culture so I learnt the language along the way.

To be honest, I really don't know why I learnt the language in the first place; there is really no reason for it.

 

I do intend to come home someday.

Though there's this saying that the more I want to go home, the more my chains to Japan will strengthen...

[Guest Careful]

Using Singapore's 230v device might work fine on Japan's 110v e.g. Heating device, but the reverse is a no go. It might cause a burnout or a fire.

[taxme7]

Thanks to all the Big Bros for teaching me something new today. Actually i wanna buy one Panasonic toaster oven from Tokyo back to SG cos it was having discount. Plus you can't find that model in SG. Luckily never buy! Heng!

Maybe next time can get one back from Korea. Samsung? Lol

[Guest Guest]

Hello guys in tokyo, can recommend any real onsen or sento in downtown tokyo? Hopefully cruisy ones as well.

Thanks.

[Guest 220v]

Korea uses 220v and 60hz. Should be alright to use in Singapore (230v, 50hz) for devices that don't use a motor. Example is toaster as it uses heating element. However I noticed that many Korean stores on www.qoo10.sg sells Korean stuff like air purifier (which uses fan and a fan of course uses a motor), Vornado air circulator and air freights them for a small fee when the order is made. Queries posted to the Korean sellers were replied with "they will work in Singapore". And the buyers also reported that the devices indeed work in Singapore after they were delivered to Singapore.

I think they do work but perhaps not at the optimum level compared to how they would work in Korea. I read an article somewhere saying that if a 60hz device is operated at 50hz, the current in the motor goes up by about 20 percent and this higher current could cause the device to have a shorter life span.

In a separate category are devices that work on DC or direct current. For example iClebo robot cleaner is sold much cheaper on Qoo10.sg by Korean sellers, and it comes with a 220v to DC adaptor. However if you buy the same cleaner from the Singapore agent, the adaptor is different in that it is 230v to DC adaptor. The buyers who bought from qoo10.sg reported the 220v adaptor works in Singapore. I don't know why the Singapore agent had to swop the 220v adaptor with a 230v one. Perhaps to assure buyers that they are in 100% compliance with the official Singapore standard of 230v.

[darkflame]

Somehow I'm not too keen to get appliances to bring home to Singapore unless it's from MUJI.

I have MUJI disease.

[me2]

Somehow I'm not too keen to get appliances to bring home to Singapore unless it's from MUJI.

I have MUJI disease.

Hahaha. Well Darkflame-san, even if you wanted to bring stuff back to Singapore,you might be able to or you might be able to only to find that there are issues and that you have to spend even more money to get to the stage where you can operate the device. I am always very tempted to buy stuff back from the US, especially during their Thanksgiving sales. As per Taxme7's situation, there are lots of very good buys. BUT the 110/120/220/230 will always be an issue, especially more so when the gadget has a timer or something like that. Luckily, lots of laptops come with a pack that auto works on multiple voltages so at least with laptops, there is less of an issue.

 

But hmm.. Darkflame-san, do tell us why you have two apartments and why you have not moved into the other one permanently? Are you keeping one as a  lovenest?

[darkflame]

Hahaha. Well Darkflame-san, even if you wanted to bring stuff back to Singapore,you might be able to or you might be able to only to find that there are issues and that you have to spend even more money to get to the stage where you can operate the device. I am always very tempted to buy stuff back from the US, especially during their Thanksgiving sales. As per Taxme7's situation, there are lots of very good buys. BUT the 110/120/220/230 will always be an issue, especially more so when the gadget has a timer or something like that. Luckily, lots of laptops come with a pack that auto works on multiple voltages so at least with laptops, there is less of an issue.

 

But hmm.. Darkflame-san, do tell us why you have two apartments and why you have not moved into the other one permanently? Are you keeping one as a  lovenest?

 

Yeah, it will be in the very long while that I will need to consider whether to sell away my appliances or bring them back to Singapore.

Also, it will be troublesome to keep using an adaptor and transformer too.

 

I have two apartments because I am in the transition period where I will move from one apartment to the other.

I will move into the new apartment on Sunday.

[Guest Chain]

I do intend to come home someday.

Though there's this saying that the more I want to go home, the more my chains to Japan will strengthen...

One way that the chain can be strengthened is having a Japanese boyfriend. But it seems that many Japanese gay men are not really into long term relationship because gay relationships are still frowned upon by Japanese society. But if it long term sex buddy, I think the Japanese gay men are okay with that. Seems more common that foreigners link up with other foreigners for long term relationships.

[darkflame]

I guess I'm hesitant about getting closer to locals is because I may return home someday.

So I prefer to stay at the friend level.

 

Actually even as friends, foreigners get along with each other much easily in Japan because Japanese society segregates the Japanese and foreigners.

[Guest Guest]

I guess I'm hesitant about getting closer to locals is because I may return home someday.

So I prefer to stay at the friend level.

 

Actually even as friends, foreigners get along with each other much easily in Japan because Japanese society segregates the Japanese and foreigners.

How was your move, Darkflame-san? Did Doddy-san help you? If not, did he give you a massage to help with those sore muscles?

[doddysapta]

Oi, nothing funny between us We had a chat over meal and before i realized, it was already almost 3 hrs! Time flies when you have a good time. Good to finally have a kaki here. Haha. Next maybe we can set a tour guide package for BWers

[Guest Guest]

Oi, nothing funny between us We had a chat over meal and before i realized, it was already almost 3 hrs! Time flies when you have a good time. Good to finally have a kaki here. Haha. Next maybe we can set a tour guide package for BWers

Good good and even if there is something between you, nothing wrong with that at all!

 

Good to know that you have become friends - good to have friends in a new city especially likeminded (aj) ones.

 

Am sure I would be amongst the many who would appreciate having some sort of connection in Tokyo - look forward to whatever you have in mind, Domo Arigato Go-zai mas-u. 

[darkflame]

Haha time flew by and I had a wonderful Indonesian meal.

Pretty amazed how the Japanese folks there were quite good in Indonesian!

 

Now it's late and I'm going to snuggle in my new MUJI futon in my tatami bedroom...

[Guest Meetup]

I wonder if there is a Singaporean Meetup group in Tokyo.

[Guest Guest]

I wonder if there is a Singaporean Meetup group in Tokyo.

Yes but hurry hurry, before Doddy-san and Darkflame-san find boyfriends and get assimilated/disappear the way Andy-san did!

[darkflame]

I wonder if there is a Singaporean Meetup group in Tokyo.

 

There's a Singaporean Association in Japan (SAiJ) but they meet up once every quarter.

I missed the last one in April so I guess the next one is in June.

 

Yes but hurry hurry, before Doddy-san and Darkflame-san find boyfriends and get assimilated/disappear the way Andy-san did!

 

Speaking of Andy-san, I met a Singaporean on 9monsters.

He told me there was a gay bar where a Singaporean is working but has yet to give me the concrete details.

 

I guess he's not really that interested since he has been with a Japanese boy for years.

I'm more interested to drink my tea and take a stroll in the park...

[Guest Guest]

There's a Singaporean Association in Japan (SAiJ) but they meet up once every quarter.

 

I guess he's not really that interested since he has been with a Japanese boy for years.

 

I'm more interested to drink my tea and take a stroll in the park...

Hmm..., interesting association name. Singapore AJ association? .

 

Well, for all you know he might be and would welcome someone from Singapore. I hear he travels back to Singapore to visit his family so he certainly has ties back to Sg.

 

Stroll in the park? Hmm... UENO PARK?

[darkflame]

The Singaporean I met on 9monsters showed not much ties to Singapore for sure.

Not the kind that would miss home. lol

Makes me think about my options about how long I will be here.

 

Chiba has strict garbage disposal rules but it's a good habit to separate your garbage....

[Guest Atomic]

Dark flame ,

Congrats for making your wish come true and moving to japan to work .

How exciting !

Enjoying the work ?

Do you cook at one or mostly eat out ? If so in restaurants or Lawson s ready meals ?

Been to 24 or other bathhouses yet ? Eg , Oban ?

Hope to catch up with you for a coffee some day .

[darkflame]

I don't know if I will stay in Japan for long. But well, time passes slowly so I'll take my time to settle down.

The work is still fine since it's my first month here.

But I think it will increase as time goes by.

 

I'm waiting for payday to get my crockery so I'm eating out for now.

Will probably cook once I can get hold of some crockery.

Actually I get my stuff from Aeon or supermarkets as I think the quality is better and also for the same price.

 

Catch up with coffee? You're in Tokyo too?

[Guest Atomic]

Dark flame

Not in tokyo , but I hope to make a trip , maybe thus year or next ...

Why don't plan to stay long ? At least 2 or 3 years is good,

I don't understand any apanese language t all.

I heard there are so called straight bars in ginza where gay guys go , you been ?

A friend met one very glkg guy there .

[darkflame]

Dark flame

Not in tokyo , but I hope to make a trip , maybe thus year or next ...

Why don't plan to stay long ? At least 2 or 3 years is good,

I don't understand any apanese language t all.

I heard there are so called straight bars in ginza where gay guys go , you been ?

A friend met one very glkg guy there .

 

I don't know if I can stay long.

Need to at least do well on the job for a year I guess...

My colleagues do want me to stay with the company longer, but if they can't work out the headcount, they can't keep me anyway.

 

I don't go to straight bars in Japan.

There is a gay bar at Shimbashi though.

[Guest Osaka lover]

Went to Hokuouan sauna in downtown Osaka. Large mixed crowd. Too many people using the sauna and steam room. Showers have glory holes but no one using them on me. Went to the cruising areas on levels 3 and 4 as well ad basement but no one wanted to have fun with me. Still got to watch and listen to lots of action which was better than watching porn. Strange that every now and then the cleaners just come in and turn on the lights, kicking everyone out.

[darkflame]

Speaking of Osaka, a few years back, there was a police raid on gay saunas, causing a very long legal battle between LGBT lawyers and the Osaka government.

[AdoreCock]

Hi Group

 

New and had a look around but some of the info seems out of date.

 

Any suggestions as to what the best Hotels are in Tokyo?

Looking to be close to the following, some Shopping and probably Shinjuku from what I can tell.

 

Interested in meeting Older Men, I am 36 and also interested in meeting some New Half as well as open to BDSM, suggestions please?

 

Thanks

Adore.

[Phil]

Hi Group

 

New and had a look around but some of the info seems out of date.

 

Any suggestions as to what the best Hotels are in Tokyo?

Looking to be close to the following, some Shopping and probably Shinjuku from what I can tell.

 

Interested in meeting Older Men, I am 36 and also interested in meeting some New Half as well as open to BDSM, suggestions please?

 

Thanks

Adore.

Hi AC

 

Imperial hotel is not bad, and near Ginza (lots of brand shops there). They have sometimes interesting discounts in summer.

If you prefer trendy Shibuya, Cerulean Tower was a good hotel a few years ago.

For your "meetings", you might like to try 24 Kaikan Ueno, or 24 Kaikan Asakusa if you are really into older men.

 

Have a nice trip!

[darkflame]

My friend stayed at Sunroute Plaza hotel recently.

However, if you want to stay smack in the middle of Nichome (the gay district), try Hotel Park Inn Shinjuku.

You can socialise till the bar closes and return to your hotel without worrying about catching the last train.

 

For your definition of older men, I'm not sure if it applies to much older men or guys in their late 40s to early 50s.

However, if you really like the older men (late 50s and above), you should stay at Asakusa.

There are many bars catering to older men.

For the middle aged dudes and new halves, stick to Nichome. 

If you like some chubbiness, then go to Ueno.

 

And last but not least, for BDSM, you can try Taboo bar in Nichome. It's a BDSM bar.

Don't ask how I know but I have never stepped in.

[darkflame]

Went for a swim at Urayasu for the first time after I moved to Chiba.

The facility is huge and surprising, compared to Yokohama, the pool is olympic-sized.

Just that they have the occasional 'rest time' where all must exit the pool for 10 minutes for cleaning, and the admission fee is quite steep. (520 yen for 3 hours)

[AdoreCock]

Hi AC

 

Imperial hotel is not bad, and near Ginza (lots of brand shops there). They have sometimes interesting discounts in summer.

If you prefer trendy Shibuya, Cerulean Tower was a good hotel a few years ago.

For your "meetings", you might like to try 24 Kaikan Ueno, or 24 Kaikan Asakusa if you are really into older men.

 

Have a nice trip!

Thanks Phil, will have a look at 24 Kaikan Ueno and Asakusa

[AdoreCock]

My friend stayed at Sunroute Plaza hotel recently.

However, if you want to stay smack in the middle of Nichome (the gay district), try Hotel Park Inn Shinjuku.

You can socialise till the bar closes and return to your hotel without worrying about catching the last train.

 

For your definition of older men, I'm not sure if it applies to much older men or guys in their late 40s to early 50s.

However, if you really like the older men (late 50s and above), you should stay at Asakusa.

There are many bars catering to older men.

For the middle aged dudes and new halves, stick to Nichome. 

If you like some chubbiness, then go to Ueno.

 

And last but not least, for BDSM, you can try Taboo bar in Nichome. It's a BDSM bar.

Don't ask how I know but I have never stepped in.

Thanks Dark Flame, any other suggestions for Hotel other than Hotel Park Inn? The Reviews look Hit and miss slightly.

 

Been thinking maybe this place

http://www.agoda.com/shinjuku-prince-hotel/hotel/tokyo-jp.html

 

Maybe just 40-50s old Men first.

 

Will Google Taboo also.

Edited May 25, 2014 by AdoreCock

[darkflame]

Thanks Dark Flame, any other suggestions for Hotel other than Hotel Park Inn? The Reviews look Hit and miss slightly.

 

Been thinking maybe this place

http://www.agoda.com/shinjuku-prince-hotel/hotel/tokyo-jp.html

 

Maybe just 40-50s old Men first.

 

Will Google Taboo also.

 

Hotel Park Inn Shinjuku is essentially only for accessibility to Nichome.

To be honest, I have stayed there for a night and I was not too satisfied with the experience there.

I don't recommend it unless you are under a tight budget and just want to stay somewhere in Shinjuku that is not a capsule, or shared bathroom hotel.

 

Prince Hotel is pretty good so I'd recommend it though the price should be rather steep for a place like Shinjuku.

As for other hotels, Keio Plaza sounds good too.

The hotels I go usually only have Japanese communication though...

[Phil]

Thanks Phil, will have a look at 24 Kaikan Ueno and Asakusa

You are welcome, AC.

I was totally satisfied by the two hotels I mentionned (rooms, service, restaurants, ability to communicate even in French...).

And I have fantastic memories of 24 kaikan (Ueno and Asakusa, where they have also ...less old people, haha!).

But Darkflame is certainly a better and more up to date guide.

Enjoy your trip.

[darkflame]

Actually thinking about Kaikan, if you are really daring, you can stay overnight at Kaikan.

You can put your bigger luggage into the lockers at the train station.

It's about 300 yen per day.

Of course, don't spend your whole vacation at Kaikan/Shinjuku.

Another alternate spot is Ueno where the hotels are cheaper.

If you leave a bar @ Nichome at 12.30am, I'm sure you can catch the last JR train to Ueno. I did that though...

Edited May 25, 2014 by darkflame

[AdoreCock]

Hotel Park Inn Shinjuku is essentially only for accessibility to Nichome.

To be honest, I have stayed there for a night and I was not too satisfied with the experience there.

I don't recommend it unless you are under a tight budget and just want to stay somewhere in Shinjuku that is not a capsule, or shared bathroom hotel.

 

Prince Hotel is pretty good so I'd recommend it though the price should be rather steep for a place like Shinjuku.

As for other hotels, Keio Plaza sounds good too.

The hotels I go usually only have Japanese communication though...

Thanks Dark Flame

Should have the Budget for a few days in Shinjuku at Prince Hotel.

Not too keen on the capsules

 

Any Glory Holes in Shinjuku?

 

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