Japan vs last year — has it changed?
Started by KiwiKen · 5 Mar 2026 · 232 views
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5 Mar 2026 at 01:45
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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5 Mar 2026 at 12:12
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were higher.
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5 Mar 2026 at 23:30
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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5 Mar 2026 at 23:45
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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6 Mar 2026 at 06:49
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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6 Mar 2026 at 09:55
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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6 Mar 2026 at 16:35
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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7 Mar 2026 at 02:23
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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7 Mar 2026 at 05:26
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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7 Mar 2026 at 16:38
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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8 Mar 2026 at 02:20
How's the weather there compared to Thailand?
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8 Mar 2026 at 13:27
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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8 Mar 2026 at 19:09
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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8 Mar 2026 at 20:58
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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9 Mar 2026 at 03:11
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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9 Mar 2026 at 11:49
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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9 Mar 2026 at 17:20
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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9 Mar 2026 at 21:48
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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10 Mar 2026 at 04:25
How's the daytime scene there compared to Germany?
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