/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9526692
See, I see that stuff as something for tourists to do. Like a kimono aficionado wouldn't go to a 5000 yen kimono rental shop in Kyoto. They'd know the shops have shitty cheap rental kimonos for tourists. They'd bring their own, buy pieces there to match, and maybe hire a professional kitsuke to learn from. It's the weaboo anime nerd types who would go for that. Like I was in CC Harajuku and these bumbling tourists came in, all mousey haired Americans in beanies and canvas backpacks and anime badges. One girl in some hot-topic get-up was like "oh lolita fashion I've heard about this". Then they fucked around the store talking about their favourite lolitas in anime and touched all the merchandise, before reading a price tag and freaking out and leaving. Thank god the Shinjuku CC is a secret haven. No dirty tourists and better selection.

>>9526693
I stayed in Kyoto with a friend, so we got the 3-day Kansai Thru-pass and went to Kobe for the day. It's a great deal. We went to Kobe, Osaka, Fushimi Iinari, and Nara. You can ride on all non-JR lines and city buses and metro as well. We ate at Steakland, which is right next to the station. It was great, they had all these certificates and everything is cooked on a teppan. It was hot and greasy as hell but it was winter so that was great. We got the most expensive set with grilled seafood starters, salad, soup, a choice of bread or rice (free refills), wine, and dessert and coffee. Service was excellent and food was good. Next time we're going to Matsusaka.

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