The Japan Trip Resource Thread!

[Darwock]

That's not what I heard, but I suppose they could be. Anyway, if that is the case then what's the problem? Just go for it.

[fuji]

Saw this terrible tourist poster yesterday for our prefecture

[randombs]

I love Mr Karate poking out of the U

[jam-tea]

Gunma Super Happyfication Plan!

[Fargo]

Anyone recommend any good sites ? I'm thinking of using the lonely planet one at the minute.

[Darwock]

Sites for what?

[sj33]

Possibly a daft question, but where the hell do you buy condoms in Japan? I've been in quite a few of the supermarkets around here, and I can't find them anywhere.

[Darwock]

Japan (the shop). Or supermarkets (just look harder!)

And in fact most of the convenience stores too.

[noobish hat]

Chemists have them of course. But DUDE. Beware. Condoms in Japan come in a variety of sizes. BUY THE BIGGEST ONES YOU CAN FIND. I **** you not. I was trying to be modest, and only bought the second largest, because the next one up HAD A PICTURE OF A GODDAMN HORSE ON THE BOX. The ones I picked broke from being too small (I think they were Extra Extra Large or something. Yeah right).

[kryss]

Sasami (i think that's the brand) are latex-free if you ever need those.
You can even get condoms in Shop99, but I don't think that's the best idea ever. Adult Shop M's is a good place to get an assortment.
I just bought Durex, which are EXACTLY the same size as back home, until we figured out the wife's irritation was caused by latex.

[sj33]

Thanks for the advice, I've been told about the ones with a horse on, a trip to the chemist is in order tomorrow methinks! I honestly couldn't find them in the local supermarkets though!

[Fargo]

Sites for what?

Massive fail on my part there lol. It's cool now though. It was accomodation but I've since found a good place.

[Anpanman]

Chemists have them of course. But DUDE. Beware. Condoms in Japan come in a variety of sizes. BUY THE BIGGEST ONES YOU CAN FIND. I **** you not. I was trying to be modest, and only bought the second largest, because the next one up HAD A PICTURE OF A GODDAMN HORSE ON THE BOX. The ones I picked broke from being too small (I think they were Extra Extra Large or something. Yeah right).

I'd agree, had trouble with the ones I bought, at the time as far as I could see there weren't different sizes.

Always bring ones from home now.

[sj33]

Still no luck with the condoms. Tried two different drug stores, one simply didn't sell them, the other one did have some (after ages of searching)... but alas, gaijin-friendly ones. There was one labelled as 'large', but I am now too paranoid to risk them. And no mystical condoms with the horse on them. I even asked the lovely cashier girl if they has any more, but no luck. Looks like I'm going to have to get some on the internet...

I hear it's customary for girls to keep a stock of condoms over here. Seems pretty strange given guys are different sizes.

[Darwock]

What is a gaijin-friendly condom, and why wouldn't you want to buy it?