Japan Aug 8-30, first time, solo, 38yo eurofag. In and out of HND.Tokyo 9-14Kyoto 14-19 (Gozan Okuribi on the 16th)Osaka 19-23 (Nara, Himeji, Kobe daytrips)Okinawa 23-28Tokyo 28-30Already worked out the JR Pass isn't worth it for this route, buying singles. Booking hotels now because of Obon.1. Okinawa late August - typhoon roulette. Worth it or swap for Tohoku?2. Gozan Okuribi - is Arashiyama with the lantern floating better than central Kyoto, or a tourist trap now?3. Obon week solo - how bad is it really if you book ahead?4. Kobe beef - Steakland or something better at that price point?Also, since I'm going alone:5. Which places actually accept foreigners? Every guide says "no gaijin" for most soaplands. Is deriheru the realistic option or are there decent shops that take non-Japanese?6. Any English booking sites that aren't scams?7. Kabukicho vs Yoshiwara vs Osaka Tobita - what's the deal in 2026? Prices?Heat: I live in southern Italy, humidity doesn't scare me. Any tips beyond Pocari and konbini hopping?
go to tobita, skip the others. welcoming to gaijin, no africans, and it will be obvious which girls want your business. 200K yen. It's more expensive, but you skip the hassle.
>>289745420K yen i mean
