Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Sara's Audio-Visual Import-Overflow Retail => Topic started by: CenturyEgg on February 22, 2016, 12:48:28 AM
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For those of us who don't live in Japan, any of you guys have started making plans for a trip to Reitaisai 13? Due to the proximity of golden week, it might be good to start settling accomodations and air tickets soon.
That being said, maiden trip to RTS for me. Open to any meetups post RTS or during RTS itself. I intend to cosplay during RTS.
Con prep discussion I guess?
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I applied for a circle space as well as Vento, but they won't announce results for a little while yet. I'll probably show up in some capacity at any rate.
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I applied for a circle space as well as Vento, but they won't announce results for a little while yet. I'll probably show up in some capacity at any rate.
We'll probably meet in person then! I'm friends with Vento irl since we are both from Singapore heh.
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Better start booking now before March fully kicks in. Golden Week == suffering. Including Shinkansen trips/reservations.
I applied for a circle space as well as Vento,
We'll probably meet in person then! I'm friends with Vento irl since we are both from Singapore heh.
Vento also being at RTS? Oh boy! I get to meet some new MoTK people this year. Hungrybookworm, CenturyEgg, Vento. . . awesome!
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Looks like we're gathering enough people for a adventuring party haha. Would it be difficult to find each other in RTS though? I mean, I suppose the fact we are foreigners is pretty obvious but RTS should have its fair share of foreigners right?
I for one nominate Amakasu Barley Tenji's fabulous afro as a beacon for the MoTK gathering
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Difficult not. Especially not for you. Vento, Forza and I will be probably inside before the regular crowd, as we will get Circle Entry in order to prepare the booths and such.
So your chance of finding us is by visiting our booths or spot me/Forza roaming (Forza and I shouldn't be hard to spot).
Edit A true gathering would be immense difficult, assuming we need to tend the booth + do sales. So guessing you'll only be able to meet us one-by-one. :ohdear:
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Difficult not. Especially not for you. Vento, Forza and I will be probably inside before the regular crowd, as we will get Circle Entry in order to prepare the booths and such.
So your chance of finding us is by visiting our booths or spot me/Forza roaming (Forza and I shouldn't be hard to spot).
Edit A true gathering would be immense difficult, assuming we need to tend the booth + do sales. So guessing you'll only be able to meet us one-by-one. :ohdear:
No worries man! I'll do my best to look for you guys!
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I'm a bit harder to spot, being 5'2 and most likely lurking around the doujin novel section, but if you see a short white girl darting around or carrying a mountain of reimari books, come say hi! (My friend can't make it so it'll be a solo trip for me...)
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Yes! +1 to party. If i remember correctly hungrybookworm is from the UK right? There might be another friend from the UK there as well. If the opportunity arises maybe you can meet and get to know each other haha.
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I'm the other UK friend and yeah I'm going lol
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I'm the other UK friend and yeah I'm going lol
Secret Agent Vyrien,
welcome back.
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I'm the other UK friend and yeah I'm going lol
Great we can talk about British things like... the weather.
If any of you haven't booked accommodation yet, make that your top priority! I just bought mine and it took ages to find something decent.
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I need to sit myself down with Hele and discuss travel plans.
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A note to people in the US, it seems like there's a bit of a price war going on between Detla and American for Japanese flights right now, with Detla offering some discounts for Japanese flights up to early May. A good time to pick up tickets if you're considering.
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I need to sit myself down with Hele and discuss travel plans.
Since I travelled more than half the country I won't be revisiting the same places again randomly though. Have you actually decided you want to go to JP + RTS ?
Edit: Reason I said that is that I only have 7 effective days for my trip this year instead of 12 last year (new job constraints). Assuming I will suffer the first day from being tired + jet lag, I don't think I will be moving much away from Tokyo. I could be actually using Tokyo as a central location and do (half)day trips from there.
Haven't decided myself yet either what I am suppose to do. All I did now was secure my presence for RTS (so I have a hotel from 6th until the morning of 9th (leaving day).
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Secret Agent Vyrien,
welcome back.
Good to be home, Agent.
Great we can talk about British things like... the weather.
Don't forget the North/South divide.
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Don't forget the North/South divide.
As a fellow lolEuropean, I can mock you two about your silly Brexit.
Or not, because politics at Reitaisai is obviously banned.
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Might I be as bold to suggest a meal together haha. Seems we have quite a lively crew here so an international meetup of touhou fans could be really awesome.
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Might I be as bold to suggest a meal together haha. Seems we have quite a lively crew here so an international meetup of touhou fans could be really awesome.
Possible, but needs to be tightly planned as in specific date + time and everybody needs to be around / able to. I learned from Forza and Warugaki that eating with more than 4 people anywhere is going to be extremely difficult. As in, not many places offer wide tables / spaces for that.
I think firing away dates is best done once we all have our personal plan completed.
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If we can get a time, place, and head count nailed down, then it's entirely possible we place a reservation somewhere.
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Some of the people I met last year want to invite me out for food and drinks and stuff, so I might be a bit busy around Reitaisai. But I will be in Tokyo for three weeks or so before then, so if anyone just wants to hang out and chat at the end of April/start of May, then I'd be up for that, even if it's one-on-one. (I also love karaoke cough cough.)
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If we can get a time, place, and head count nailed down, then it's entirely possible we place a reservation somewhere.
Sounds like a good idea! Confirm that a little closer to the date i think. I think we'll have to trouble you for a food recommendation though haha.
Some of the people I met last year want to invite me out for food and drinks and stuff, so I might be a bit busy around Reitaisai. But I will be in Tokyo for three weeks or so before then, so if anyone just wants to hang out and chat at the end of April/start of May, then I'd be up for that, even if it's one-on-one. (I also love karaoke cough cough.)
Argh man, I'll be there only from 6th (arrival) to the 11th of May, so unless it is right before RTS that will be abit tricky...
As for free dates, most of the other days will be spent touring around Tokyo at a very leisurely pace for me. I promised to go shopping with a friend after RTS at Shinjuku area but that shouldn't cramp my schedule too much, if at all. After all, one of my main goals for hitting RTS is to meet and get to know other people outside of the usual group I am acquainted with heh.
Edit: Another friend (a photographer) is considering checking out hacostadium, a large cosplay studio, so that will take a full day for photoshoot if we decide to do that. If anyone is interested though, we can definitely hang out together.
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Day before Reitaisai and day before that are possible reserved shenanigans days.
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Oh shit I didnt know Fastnig was on motk
I need to sit myself down with Hele and discuss travel plans.
I assume if you go to RTS with Hele you won't be coming with me this December? Kappa
Hele I wait with bated breath for the next repoman god speed
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Oh shit I didnt know Fastnig was on motk
I assume if you go to RTS with Hele you won't be coming with me this December? Kappa
Hele I wait with bated breath for the next repoman god speed
I just joined haha. Suppppp.
@ Helepolis The two days before RTS is good for me. I'll arrive in the morning in Japan on the 6th so dinner plans are good for me.
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I meant more like the 2 days before RTS is for me a reserved day as in I already have plans / am invited.
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Ah right, my bad. The usual meetup with warugaki? I'm not really sure how you're going to top the last one though haha, skydiving is pretty hard to beat. As always, looking forward to the repo
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I didn't have plans to go, having just visited in February, but reading this thread is just stoking that fire of mine @__@
How would an Asian person fare in your group? Our weather is very boring to talk about~
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I didn't have plans to go, having just visited in February, but reading this thread is just stoking that fire of mine @__@
How would an Asian person fare in your group? Our weather is very boring to talk about~
If you are planning a trip please get tickets and accomodations settled asap as mentioned by hungrybookworm earlier. Golden week is not kind.
Plus a few of us are Asian as well haha. How is that a problem?
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Hello! I have read this forum for a long time, but have not joined until now.
I will start working towards my doctorates after this summer, so I've decided to attend Reitaisai 13! I don't speak much Japanese, so I really want to have some fun with some english speaking folks while I'm in Tokyo. I'm interested in karaoke, museums, shopping, dining, drinking, onsens, and practically anything! If any of the MotK members would let me join them, I'll treat the group to a round of sake :D
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Hello! +1 to the motk search party haha. I'm sure we'll meet on the RTS location. Maybe on the day itself we should post identifiers here. Like OOTD or something, so it is easier to find each other (especially for non boothers)
As for a meetup after Rts, I'm definitely open to the idea haha. Maybe we could go doujin hunting together at Akiba and have a meal afterwards?
Edit: Seeing that my photographer friend can't make it for this RTS, I don't think the hacostadium trip I mentioned earlier will materialize. Unless of course anyone here is interested in it and doesn't mind indulging in abit of cosplay photography haha.
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I'll be in Tokyo for 5 nights (should arrive on the night of the 6th) and my itinerary is wide open. I just googled hacostadium, and I definitely want to go! I was thinking about bringing along a Nikon D3100 (although its awfully bulky), but I would bring along a good camera and wouldn't mind doing a photo shoot.
I don't know who I'd cosplay as now that I've cut my hair, but it still might be fun. Who will you be cosplaying as, CenturyEgg?
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I'll be cosplaying as Tenshi for Reitaisai. A camera would be pretty good to bring to Reitaisai I think! Hacostadium would require abit more equipment like a couple of speedlites and pocket wizards. (At least according to my friend) I haven't decided exactly what to bring for the Hacostadium shoot cause my friend cancelled on me, but I suppose a half day pass isn't bad. I could bring one extra costume in my luggage or something, if you don't mind doing photography for a guy :V
I think It'll be better to sort of the Hacostadium plans via pm so we don't clog up the forum tho haha
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Anyone planning to go to the JApan Game Music Orchestra on 3rd May? http://www.famitsu.com/news/201603/17101584.html
There's a Touhou collaboration, this is the setlist i think? people were saying it was considerate of them to have it after the reitaisai deadline for printing heheh
Bad Apple!!
Shanghai Teahouse ~ Chinese Tea
Beloved Tomboyish Daughter
UN Owen was her?
Septette for the dead princess
Necrofantasia
Bloom Nobly, Ink-Black Cherry Blossom ~ Border of Life
Doll Judgement
Phantom Ensemble
Maiden's capriccio ~ Dream Battle
Reach for the moon, Immortal smoke
Love Coloured Master Spark
Flight of the Bamboo Cutter ~ Lunatic Princess
The gensokyo the Gods loved
Wind God Girl
Faith is for the transient people
Fall of Fall ~ Autumnal Waterfall
Hartmann's Youkai Girl
Solar Sect of Mystic Wisdom ~ Nuclear Fusion
Satori Maiden ~ 3rd Eye
Broken Moon
Gensokyo Millennium ~ History of the Moon
Native Faith
Emotional Skyscraper ~ Cosmic Mind
and see you guys at こ38a i guess :v
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Circle list is up. Congrats to vento, helepolis and Forza! Time to ready the battleplans
http://s.reitaisai.com/rts13/name-penname/
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Took them long enough to announce it but I got in so it's all cool.
Vento: I already got tickets for the SS section. Would've been SSS but they were sold out by the time I got home rofl (also it's "Tomboy in Love")
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I'm interested in the orchestra thing but I have no idea how easy it is to buy tickets for it...
And congrats everyone!
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I don't consider my self a circle and am more like indebted to Ryuu & Waru but it seems their space is at か23a + b.
There is a very convenient map someone or group is making every year of the entire Reitaisai. Far better than the one you get from the Catalogue. Is that one up already?
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I don't consider my self a circle and am more like indebted to Ryuu & Waru but it seems their space is at か23a + b.
There is a very convenient map someone or group is making every year of the entire Reitaisai. Far better than the one you get from the Catalogue. Is that one up already?
Sounds convenient haha. But this is my maiden rts so I am ignorant of these things.
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I don't consider my self a circle and am more like indebted to Ryuu & Waru but it seems their space is at か23a + b.
There is a very convenient map someone or group is making every year of the entire Reitaisai. Far better than the one you get from the Catalogue. Is that one up already?
It usually shows up after the official catalogue comes out, so it'll probably appear in April.
ZUN's attending again this year... :3 if he brings a new Hifuu CD along I might have to start queuing at 6am.
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That set list makes me incredibly sad in how safe it is. :(
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Speaking in more detail with regard to battleplans, when the layout becomes available it would be wise to plan a movement route to visit the booths? Do any of the veteran Reitaisai participants have any tips on how to best tackle hitting multiple booths that may be quite popular (Or likely to sell out)? Or should I resign myself to not getting first picks especially since my first 15-20 minutes will be spent getting into costume.
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Hmmm, expect extremely popular regular circles to sell out 30 - 40minutes when the event starts. Larger or famous circles might rack plenty of stock but still I bet about an hour for them too. Ask Forza about his knowledge of popular music circles :V. ZUN last year sold out in about an hour if I am not mistaking.
As Reitaisai rules go, you're not suppose to be in cosplay costume before the event, at least that is what they ask you (and quite a lot of people ignore). Cosplaying is set to a fixed time somewhere close to noon where the participants have plenty of time to change / dress up. I wouldn't be worrying about this part much. It is probably most leisure moment of the event as far as I have seen. Last year I had it easy. I just put on an afro, 30 seconds work. :V
Planning a route to each booth is highly advised for two reasons: Enjoyment and efficiency. The way it is: there are halls 東-1 2 3 on one side and 4 5 6 on the other. The two sides divide the circle listing into Latin characters A 02a etc or Japanese あ 02a etc. All hiragana marked circles are stowed into one side of the building and the normal character on the other side. So if you have 5 favourite circles at hiragana and 5 at other, you might want to first handle one group before moving. It won't be a disaster when you miss a booth or go random through them, though you don't want to cross sides all the time. Once the map is up, you can see what I mean.
Unless of course there are circles you must visit because of sell-out danger. Then well yea, unless you can get them in the stores post-reitaisai, I wouldn't really stress if I were you. You could always ask Forza to deliver them later on.
My own personal goal: Set a few booths to visit for greetings. Stroll a lot and enjoy. I usually don't buy much from Reitaisai so for me the enjoyment of walking around and observing is quite delightful.
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As Reitaisai rules go, you're not suppose to be in cosplay costume before the event, at least that is what they ask you (and quite a lot of people ignore). Cosplaying is set to a fixed time somewhere close to noon where the participants have plenty of time to change / dress up.
Wait so if I am not misunderstanding you here, you enter the hall at about 10-11am for normal participants but you cant change til 12? If that is the case it might actually work pretty okay for me hmmmm I can go queue for stuff from A-One and Tokyo active neets first
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A-One usually doesn't sell out, but NEETs did for their new release last time. If you hit them up before 1, it should be fine.
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Ok seems I have mistaken bit about the cosplay but regardless there is no reason to hurry.
This is a photo from 2015 Reitaisai catalogue:
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Those of you who wanted that map of Reitaisai with the circle names added, looks like it's already up! (http://www.green.dti.ne.jp/maisan/gensoukyou/reitaisai13_map.html) Get planning!
When making your battle plan, I recommend prioritising circles with event only goods or extras first, in order of how badly you need them in your life. The huge wall circles will have their stuff in melonbooks/toranoana afterwards, and usually stock enough to last pretty far into the event. (My goal? Shop my socks off, then visit people in the afternoon.)
Also those of you interested in other fandoms, there's a kancolle event, a madoka magica event and a magic the gathering tournament on at the same time. I've got some friends in the kancolle event, so I'm wondering whether it's worth grabbing the catalogue for that too and going in to see them...
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Fast map is fast. Time to start checking if my favourite artists are attending or not.
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Is it me or is it going to be quite crowded this year? Looking at the map and comparing it with 2015 it seems Hall 3 is completely lost. Corporate booths got also squashed against the regular circles. And all the circles are more packed against each other.
2015
(http://www.green.dti.ne.jp/maisan/gensoukyou/image/2015_reitaisai12_map.png)
2016
(http://www.green.dti.ne.jp/maisan/gensoukyou/image/2016_reitaisai13_map.png)
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I was nervous that there would be a Touhou bust before my first trip to japan, so I'm happy to see a lot of my favorite music circles attending. Hoping to buy as many rock, jazz, and metal albums as I can fit in my luggage (and maybe a game or three) ! What price should I expect full-length music CDs to sell for?
What kind of goods can we expect at the booths run by Forza, Helepolis and Vento? (Congrats on your booths :D )
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Most CDs run for 1000 yen, although it can range from 500 to 1500 depending on format (pressed/CD-R) and number of discs.
I've asked someone to design a new plastic file folder design and someone else offered to draw a (mostly textless) comic, so I should have those two items if everything goes well.
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Thanks for the congratulations but I didn't do any thing so I haven't really achieved anything. I need to purely thank Waru for accepting my offer to be a "circle member". I am joining as booth helper only. But thanks. At Ryuuichi and Warugaki's booth you expect doujin manga only.
Also, don't worry. Close to Reitaisai most artists release on Pixiv or Twitter a flyer kind of post / image which displays everything they are selling and for how much. That way you can make a rough estimation for things.
Helpful tip: Carry 100 yen coins and 500 aside from only bills. Having bills is no problem, but artists don't always have enough change in the beginning so it would both help them and you. Well, don't worry much about this but when something is 400 yen, paying 4 coins or 1x 500 is easier than giving them a 1000 bill.
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Sounds good, Forza. Looking forward to picking up a file and comic (especially considering I can't read moonrunes)
You're pretty modest, Helepolis. You'll be aiding the artists who have produced work you really enjoy (i assume). I'd imagine it makes the experience easier for the circle and the consumers. You will have achieved supporting something you feel is worthwhile... You're also driving sales since I'll stop by the booth to make a purchase now (and not paying with a 1000 yen note; your tips rock!)
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Hello gentlemen (and ladies)!
Me and my friend plan to go to RTS, as part of our trip to Japan (our first one). I joined the forum to ask you guys about RTS, do we need tickets to enter? If yes, where is it possible to buy them?
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You need to physically purchase the 'Reitaisai Catalogue' for about 2000 円 which is sold practically in any major doujin store (Animate, Toranoa, Melons. Example, the old 2015 catalogue (https://www.toranoana.jp/mailorder/article/04/0030/29/69/040030296972.html)). It both functions as a guide (list of all the booths, rules and advertisement for events) + as a valid entrance ticket.
When you enter the Big Sight 東 Halls, there will be a lot of staff shouting you to hold up your catalogue visibly. Show it to them and enter the halls. That is it. Same rule applies when moving between the Latin and Kana booth halls, more shouting staff members (ry.
Circle members get a special sticker which they attach to their body, clothing or badge. (These aren't sold. The ones you see on the internet are black market (https://twitter.com/7474ringo/status/712143670074408961) illegally offered).
While in Tokyo, hit Akihabara and visit the stores to look for it. One catalogue per person required. Multiple people can't enter with the same catalogue. If you fail to buy one before the event (which is hard unless you're like 1 day before the event in Tokyo), you can buy them at the event, but this would be wasting your precious time.
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My itinerary has been completed and the 2nd of May + 6th of May afternoon there is potential free time for me. Meaning any group activity or get-together is possible on these two dates.
I have no specific wishes or places to go in Tokyo, so I'll leave it up to those who wish to propose something.
Regarding dinner, I think it is perhaps nice to have a dinner together, but we need to make sure our party-size is known so Forza can effectively judge a good place to eat?
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It's a combination of finding a good place to eat and making reservations. A rough budget would be nice to know too, since it's real hard to get decent yakuniku for less than 3000 yen a head (just an example).
I just realized that the 2nd and 6th are in fact work days, so I'd only be available for evenings, but that means I could do dinner easily enough, maybe hit up an arcade afterwards. If we meet up in Ikebukuro, I know the doujin shops are open there fairly late if anyone wanted to do some pre-gaming.
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Great! I land on the morn of the 6th and should get my hotel by about 2-3 pm in the afternoon. I don't have anything planned so dinner plans are good for me.
As for budget I don't really have an opinion. I'll adjust expenditure for food for the rest of the trip accordingly. I expect at least a one or two decent meals so it shouldn't be too much of a problem for me.
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Man, I wish I was still in Japan for this Reaitaisai (or that I could afford to go). Looks like it will be a lot of fun with all these MoTKers. In any case, hope you folks have a lot of fun, and sen my regards and thanks to Warugaki!
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Man, I wish I was still in Japan for this Reaitaisai (or that I could afford to go). Looks like it will be a lot of fun with all these MoTKers. In any case, hope you folks have a lot of fun, and sen my regards and thanks to Warugaki!
Thanks! Maybe in the future there will be another chance to meet. You really never know how things will turn out so we'll just keep our fingers crossed heh.
Speaking of an eatery, my cousin gave me a reccomendation. Sharing it here but it looks like this may be quite expensive. She's always had expensive taste :/
https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowUserReviews-g1066444-d1239339-r320840709-Torishige-Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html (https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowUserReviews-g1066444-d1239339-r320840709-Torishige-Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html)
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It doesn't help that it's in the middle of one of the ritziest districts in Japan. I'm not exactly a gourmet, but yakitori has never struck me as a "foodie" dish.
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It seems that the Hakurei Sake Brewery out from Kyoto will be selling special sake at the event as well, for those of you who are into that sort of thing: https://twitter.com/maisan_t/status/718737417809702913
"Ibuki" for 2200 yen and "Musou" for 3800 yen.
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It seems that the Hakurei Sake Brewery out from Kyoto will be selling special sake at the event as well, for those of you who are into that sort of thing: https://twitter.com/maisan_t/status/718737417809702913
"Ibuki" for 2200 yen and "Musou" for 3800 yen.
The worst part about buying something like that is probably I couldn't bear to open it and drink it. So it'll probably become rice vinegar at some point. The fact I live in a place with room temperatures around 28-29 degrees with no wine chiller probably doesn't help too.
btw Forza, how far ahead should we confirm the dinner on the 6th? I think we should set a deadline to confirm attendance for the various people heading up to JP in time for it.
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Unless you had a specific place in mind, I could probably arrange stuff as early as the day before.
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Ah, no need to fuss about it now then. Thanks in advance!
Speaking of which, how many of you guys are planning to go queue for Zun's new CD? I wasn't expecting an official release but I think I'll pass up on it this time.
Also, is there a... maximum number of copies you are allowed to purchase from each circle? I've got a few friends back home interested in overlapping circles and I'm concerned it will look weird if i swept 5 of the same CDs/illustration books from the table. I don't know if there's any unspoken agreement for Reitaisai con-goers with regards to this so if anyone knows I'd appreciate some advice.
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I have bought 10 of the same item on multiple occasions. Unless it's from a popular wall circle and they've announced a purchase limit, they rarely restrict how much money you can throw at them.
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Speaking of which, how many of you guys are planning to go queue for Zun's new CD? I wasn't expecting an official release but I think I'll pass up on it this time.
I'm going for it *flexes muscles*
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Oh hey, someone boxed up the map into categories. This looks helpful for general browsing once you have sniped the specific circles you want to greet.
http://blog.livedoor.jp/tohomemory/archives/47371820.html
Also, I realized too late there was a special addon ticket which could be purchased for early entry to use the changing rooms. QAQ Such a pity but noting that down as a reference for subsequent Reitaisai (If I have the fortune to participate again of course)
I'm going for it *flexes muscles*
Best of luck!
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I took the liberty of subbing the map(mostly) so that we gaijins don't have to rack our brains trying to read moon on the day itself (I know my brain will fail me...)
(https://i.gyazo.com/3d2c498c4c5ed36f88c620db1b52c26b.png)
looks like this
whole map here(imgur link) (http://imgur.com/a/p6NJK)
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I took the liberty of subbing the map(mostly) so that we gaijins don't have to rack our brains trying to read moon on the day itself (I know my brain will fail me...)
(https://i.gyazo.com/3d2c498c4c5ed36f88c620db1b52c26b.png)
looks like this
whole map here(imgur link) (http://imgur.com/a/p6NJK)
Thanks! The one booth dedicated to the mochi in the opening of LOLK screen kills me.
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Hi, I've been an occasional lurker, but since Reitaisai happens to coincide with my (extended) golden week trip to Tokyo, I figured I take advantage of the opportunity and attend, especially since this is probably the last time in years I'm going to be on this side of the world. As far as events in Japan go, I've only been to a small one in Fukuoka, and I found that one pretty overwhelming. I'd be really happy to meet up with some people from this forum, if you don't mind.
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In my case, I cannot attend the event, but I'm interested in a couple of things that are going to be released on the Reitaisai.
About that, I'm wondering which people are acting as proxy here to buy things directly from the event (instead of waiting until the articles can be purchased in stores), for those who can't attend.
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Hi, I've been an occasional lurker, but since Reitaisai happens to coincide with my (extended) golden week trip to Tokyo, I figured I take advantage of the opportunity and attend, especially since this is probably the last time in years I'm going to be on this side of the world. As far as events in Japan go, I've only been to a small one in Fukuoka, and I found that one pretty overwhelming. I'd be really happy to meet up with some people from this forum, if you don't mind.
Gladly! If you tldr'd the previous posts, there is a dinner meet on the night of the 6th of May, that should make looking for you marginally easier on the actual day of RTS since we'd actually know what you look like haha. Any specific activities in mind this Reitaisai?
In my case, I cannot attend the event, but I'm interested in a couple of things that are going to be released on the Reitaisai.
About that, I'm wondering which people are acting as proxy here to buy things directly from the event (instead of waiting until the articles can be purchased in stores), for those who can't attend.
What works do you have in mind? If it coincides with booths I am already planning to hit I don't mind picking up an extra copy . Incidentally, where are you from Lightmaster?
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What works do you have in mind? If it coincides with booths I am already planning to hit I don't mind picking up an extra copy . Incidentally, where are you from Lightmaster?
My main priority is this:
http://projectshion.xxxxxxxx.jp/ATG2/
I could also be interested in Dr. Latency's Freak Report, but that's not high priority for me.
In another note, I'm from Colombia.
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BTW, if anyone is free on the 7th, there's going to be a Touhou jazz concert going on in Tokyo. I don't have the details on hand but I can easily look around if anyone else is interested.
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BTW, if anyone is free on the 7th, there's going to be a Touhou jazz concert going on in Tokyo. I don't have the details on hand but I can easily look around if anyone else is interested.
That sounds pretty cool. Which group is performing?
My main priority is this:
http://projectshion.xxxxxxxx.jp/ATG2/
I could also be interested in Dr. Latency's Freak Report, but that's not high priority for me.
In another note, I'm from Colombia.
I'm not planning to hit that booth. I'll let the post hang around abit to see if anyone else is gonna go for it. If no one else replies I'll see what I can do. Pm ya if I get it for your details and etc
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Gladly! If you tldr'd the previous posts, there is a dinner meet on the night of the 6th of May, that should make looking for you marginally easier on the actual day of RTS since we'd actually know what you look like haha. Any specific activities in mind this Reitaisai?
I'd love to join for dinner. Thanks for extending the invitation.
As far as Reitaisai activities, there are a couple doujin circles I'd theoretically like to get books from, but I have no idea how popular they are. (One of them is up against the wall so I'm assuming popular...) I'll probably try to hit those first thing. Aside from that, I don't really have any idea what to expect so it's kind of hard to formulate a battle plan. How easy is it to just kind of...browse?
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Not all wall circles are so popular as to sell out right away, but it probably would be a good idea to hit them first.
Browsing is totally doable, although it's easier near the end of the event when the crowds start to thin out. You might want to use that map Vento posted earlier to help find areas you'd probably like browsing more.
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That sounds pretty cool. Which group is performing?
I'm not planning to hit that booth. I'll let the post hang around abit to see if anyone else is gonna go for it. If no one else replies I'll see what I can do. Pm ya if I get it for your details and etc
Ah, okay. Thanks for the information anyways.
If someone is going closer to this booth, please tell me. Otherwise, I can wait when the soundtrack is on stores.
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Okay, here's the details for the jazz concert: http://jamming.kakeruichi.mydns.jp/
Starts at 6 PM on the 7th. 2000 yen entry + purchase of one drink (500 yen probably). It'll be at Shimo-Kitazawa, accessible from Shibuya and Shinjuku. You need to contact them ahead of time to make reservations, so if anyone wants to go, let me know and I'll handle it.
Bands:
Twitter Tohobu loves SOS -Sound of Swing- (Basically a combination of members from two different circles. tanigon, from Twitter Tohobu is fantastic)
Accord on Codes
Unity-Gain
thj.quartet
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Pardon my lack of understanding, but is it some sort of bar/liveband thing? Or an actual concert setup?
I'm slightly concerned about waking up in time for Reitaisai the next day though haha. Decisions decisions
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Okay, here's the details for the jazz concert: http://jamming.kakeruichi.mydns.jp/
Unity-Gain and Tanigon? Count me in! I'm also interested in meeting up for dinner, and I'm not really on a budget.
I'll be arriving in Japan on the afternoon of the 5th and leaving on the 10th. I'm going to hit a lot of the touristy places like Tokyo Tower and the shopping districts, but also hope to check out some of the scenic areas like Mt. Mitake, and if it's not too ambitious, Hitachi Seaside Park. I'd also like to hit up some of the notable arcades like Club Sega and Taito Station, and hopefully belt it out at a karaoke joint... Speaking of which, anyone know of a place that might have Sound Holic in the selection?
I don't have a solid itinerary set, so if anyone wants to meet up for sightseeing, shopping, etc., let me know and we'll set some plans!
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Pretty sure it's a bar-type set-up, so there probably won't be a proper stage or anything really. It shouldn't run too terribly late, but if you wanted to get up at the crack of dawn the next day, then it might not be the best idea to stay until it ends, especially if it takes a while to get back to your lodging.
Also, I don't think it'd be a good idea to do dinner on that night either, due to the lateness of everything. We should still be doing something dinner-wise on the 6th though.
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Sold. Sign me up for the jazz thing.
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So, I assume the 6th of May dinner will be an MotK dinner? Yes?
Can people confirm this who are roaming in Tokyo?
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Yes it seems like it will be on the 6th. And I will be attending
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I'm absolutely going to dinner.
I'd also like to go to the jazz thing if it's not too late.
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Dinner on the 6th was what I had meant to say haha
I would deeply appreciate your help making reservations for the Jazz show, Forza. If you can make that happen, first round of drinks is on me :D
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Okay, so that's 4 for jazz so far. I'll wait a couple more days to see if there are any others interested and send the reservation off.
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お邪魔します！
(Sorry for disturbing!)
Hello guys. I am new here. I kind of came to find this topic. :)
I am currently doing my internship in Osaka, but since it is a chance in a lifetime, I am going to Tokyo on the 6th of may until sunday evening, mainly to attend the RTS.
I quickly went through all the messages posted so far. It sounds like that is something you ought to be very well-prepared for. That is going to be my first RTS, and I admit that it is a bit disconcerting for me. I really wanted to find some folks to go there, since my Japanese level is still terrible, but now, it looks like I have got another reason for it. :V
If there is a dinner on the 6th, I shall join you for sure ! I am currently feeling like a little kouhai who needs assistance. :3
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Okay, it would be best if we could get a solid headcount for dinner on the 6th. It'd be in Shibuya sometime after 7:30 (closer to 8 even). I'll keep a list here; post if you can/can't make it by the 4th, please, preferably with a budget of some kind.
Me
Adrihard
CenturyEgg
Urotsuki
Helepolis(?)
ellainna
Also, list for the jazz concert on the 7th. I'll probably make reservations tonight/tomorrow.
Me
Urotsuki
ellainna
CenturyEgg
Vento
Vyrien
Adrihard
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I'm still in for the show at music island O. If my flight is on schedule, I want to join in the dinner. I'm not on a budget :smug:
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I can't make either, sorry. I'll be at the orchestra concert tomorrow though, and I'll be helping out at N-Forza's space at reitaisai too (so if any of you come over and wonder why he's suddenly shrunk two feet and grown boobs, nope it's just me). Feel free to come over and chat!
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I shall join you both at the dinner and at the jazz concert. I am not on a specific budget, my aim is to make the most of my stay. ;)
Also, if there is any way to meet ZUN in person and get a selfie, I will put some efforts in it. :D
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Okay, added to the list for the concert.
You could probably get a chance to meet ZUN, since he seems pretty receptive to foreigners, but make sure you don't go too late because he rarely sticks around for all that long after selling out.
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Reservations for 5 people at dinner tomorrow have been made for 8:00 PM at a nice place called Minato in Shibuya. We'll meet up in front of the Tsutaya/Starbucks beforehand, starting around 7:20, or whenever I can get off of work. It's 4,000 yen a head (8-course meal with all-you-can-drink plan), so have that much prepared, please.
Please either PM me or contact me on Twitter or Line (nforza26) if anything pops up.
The jazz concert reservations have also been made, but we'll plan for that tomorrow night.
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Awesome! I'll bring a little something for dessert to share haha. Cya guys there!
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Just a reminder post for the few people meeting tomorrow at akihabara for their Reitaisai catalogs. 12 at akihabara station, electric town exit. See you guys there!
Edit: line id-fasntnig
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Here's my personal circle list for those interested in other music circles. I also marked out a few other things of interest: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O9Ftj0Js87-ATUlWwtJKvJv7ZjCo5qckzQSy1v3qTN0/edit?usp=sharing
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Annnd Reitaisai 13 is over! I couldn't have asked for a better first experience of Reitaisai. The greatest debt is probably owed to Forza, who took the burden of babysitting us throughout these few days. I cannot thank you enough for the hospitality for the past few days, even weeks before we got to Japan. If you ever find yourself headed to Singapore, do not hesitate to contact me and I hope to extend the same hospitality to you. (No rts here though boooo)
It was great meeting people like Urotsuki, Ellainna, Adrihard, Helepolis, Vyrien and Hungrybookworm. I hope you guys remember this trip fondly and I'd love to travel up to RTS with you guys again should the opportunity present itself.
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The past 3 days have been unbelievable. It has truly been a moment I will treasure for the rest of my life. Forza was an amazing host, and was very patient and helpful every step of the way, even though he had a lot going on. I honestly can't thank him enough for putting up with a clueless foreigner like myself. I'm sorry I didn't properly introduce myself to either Vyrien or Hungrybookworm, but for what its worth, I enjoyed your company all the same.
Touhou is awesome by and large due to the community, and that is exactly what I've come to think of those who I've shared this journey with.
...also, I'm overjoyed with the bounty I acquired today: http://i.imgur.com/jLsWYm7.jpg
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Annnd Reitaisai 13 is over! I couldn't have asked for a better first experience of Reitaisai. The greatest debt is probably owed to Forza, who took the burden of babysitting us throughout these few days. I cannot thank you enough for the hospitality for the past few days, even weeks before we got to Japan. If you ever find yourself headed to Singapore, do not hesitate to contact me and I hope to extend the same hospitality to you. (No rts here though boooo)
The past 3 days have been unbelievable. It has truly been a moment I will treasure for the rest of my life. Forza was an amazing host, and was very patient and helpful every step of the way, even though he had a lot going on. I honestly can't thank him enough for putting up with a clueless foreigner like myself. I'm sorry I didn't properly introduce myself to either Vyrien or Hungrybookworm, but for what its worth, I enjoyed your company all the same.
Touhou is awesome by and large due to the community, and that is exactly what I've come to think of those who I've shared this journey with.
...also, I'm overjoyed with the bounty I acquired today: http://i.imgur.com/jLsWYm7.jpg
Such wonderful times we had, indeed. Thanks a lot to Forza for having been brilliant at leading the MotK Reitaisai Task Force. :)
I hoped I could have met every single one of you, but I think there might be some I have missed. I have been pretty solo on Reitaisai itself, actually, because no Internet access => could not manage to find anyone (except Forza at the Four Corners booth). ::)
Anyway, thank you for having been awesome ! :D
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As expected with Forza you're in good hands. Sounds like you had fun.
I couldn't be part of the dinner because I had already dinner appointment with other people.
On the day of Reitaisai. it was fun to see Vento, Vyrien and Centurian. (All I can remember for now who visited our booth). I tried visiting other booths but time is really annoying limited. Still think Reitaisai should last until 16:30 instead of 15:30. While an hour may sound much of a difference, it actually quite is. Oh well, can't be helped.
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Well, I think they would've allowed the selling part of the event to run a bit longer if they didn't have the other stuff lined up, but even Comiket only runs until 4 so exceptions are uncommon.
Glad everyone had fun at the various events, although give me too much credit. I simply wanted expose others to some of the more obscure things going on as a show of support. It's true the jazz concert might have sold out even if they didn't have 4-5 gaijin in the seats, but just the fact you were there probably meant something to the performers. It was the same reason why I shared my circle list. Ideally, you'd check most everything out ahead of time, but that can be really hard to do with no experience and even a modest grasp of Japanese. One of the cool things about doujin events is making discoveries on the spot, but if it's your first time, you'll be so overwhelmed that you might pass by with it right under your nose. And I have first-hand experience of how exhausting they can be even if you know what you're doing, lol.
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Ideally, you'd check most everything out ahead of time, but that can be really hard to do with no experience and even a modest grasp of Japanese. One of the cool things about doujin events is making discoveries on the spot, but if it's your first time, you'll be so overwhelmed that you might pass by with it right under your nose.
Did someone say my name ? ::)
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lol, I didn't mean to imply you specifically.
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Sorry I wasn't really around much. My stomach got pretty bad during the latter half of the trip so I couldn't really be sociable and whatnot. It was fun seeing everyone though! Well, almost everyone, I think lol.
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Aye, would have been great if we could hang out more. But ah well, there is always next time!