Feb 9, 2014, 8:48 pm
Last edit by: NewbieRunner
■ INDIVIDUAL EVENT REGISTRATION ■
■ DO DINNER TICKETS ■
Schedule
■ Attendees ■ Inbound Flights ■ Accommodation ■ Outbound Flights ■
Getting there and getting around
Narita Express (N'EX) | N'EX Tokyo Direct Ticket | N'EX timetable from NRT | N'EX timetable to NRT |Keisei Skyliner | Keisei Skyliner Timetable | Airport Limousine Bus | Access to/from HND | Japan Rail Pass | JR Kanto Area Pass | Using Suica/Pasmo card
Route and station maps
Tokyo Metropolitan Area rail network map | JR East major route map | Tokyo Subway route map | JR Yamanote Line loop | Narita Airport (T1) station map | Narita Airport (T2) station map | Arriving in Shinjuku by Narita Express
■ Late Registration - Send Private Message to armagebedar, penegal and NewbieRunner ■
■ DO DINNER TICKETS ■
Schedule
- Thursday April 17th
- Welcome Drinks - 7pm, Eau de Vie, 3rd floor, Hyatt Regency Tokyo (Happy Hour 4pm-8pm)
- Friday April 18th
- Tokyo Disney
- Shinjuku walk - 10am, meet in Hyatt Regency lobby
- Main 'Do' Dinner - Yakichi Shinjuku-Nishiguchi - Doors open at 6.45pm, dinner begins at 7.00pm sharp (TICKETS) (DIRECTIONS)
- Saturday April 19th
- Day trip to Kamakura & Enoshima - 8:30am, meet on JR Shinjuku Station Platform 1 (who's coming?)
- DO pub crawl in Yokohama
- Sunday April 20th
- Day trip to Mt Fuji & Hakone - Leave 8.30am, Shinjuku Station. Please confirm if joining this trip as we need to reserve seats on the train to Kawaguchiko and buses to Hakone. (Definitive plan) (who's coming?)
■ Attendees ■ Inbound Flights ■ Accommodation ■ Outbound Flights ■
Getting there and getting around
Narita Express (N'EX) | N'EX Tokyo Direct Ticket | N'EX timetable from NRT | N'EX timetable to NRT |Keisei Skyliner | Keisei Skyliner Timetable | Airport Limousine Bus | Access to/from HND | Japan Rail Pass | JR Kanto Area Pass | Using Suica/Pasmo card
Route and station maps
Tokyo Metropolitan Area rail network map | JR East major route map | Tokyo Subway route map | JR Yamanote Line loop | Narita Airport (T1) station map | Narita Airport (T2) station map | Arriving in Shinjuku by Narita Express
■ Late Registration - Send Private Message to armagebedar, penegal and NewbieRunner ■
2nd Japan Do | Tokyo | April 18-20, 2014
Jul 5, 2013, 8:27 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: cbr
Programs: QF WP (OWE) / LTG (LT OWS) | Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 4,972
2nd Japan Do | Tokyo | April 18-20, 2014
May 2012 - An idea took seed at a boozy after-party at the OzFest in Canberra, “A FlyerTalk Do, in Japan, how much fun would it be....”
March 2013 - 80 odd FlyerTalkers descended upon Tokyo for three days
April 2014 - Its time to do it again!
Yes! Japan Do is back.
Much like the inaugural edition, mk-II will be held in Tokyo. The DO proper is on 18/19/20 April (the Easter weekend, for those who celebrate), with welcome drinks on the evening of Thursday 17th April 2014.
While the specific events and excursions are to be decided, feel free to throw ideas in the ring. The organising team (SQ421, eightblack, penegal, the resident Tokyo Experts NewbieRunner, JALPak - who also doubles up as the JALMileage Bank Ambassador, and armagebedar, the ANA ambassador) will be keeping an eye on this thread as well as throwing out ideas for discussion over the coming weeks and months as the ‘do takes shape. eightblack, NewbieRuner, JALPak and armagebedar were, of course, involved in putting up a great do last year, and I've stepped up this year if only to ensure that eightblack gets time to complete his trip report for the first Japan Do, which all of FT is eagerly waiting for! That being said, the more hands around, the merrier, and anyone who wishes to help out in putting this together, shoot me a PM!
Typically, the ‘do involves a main dinner on the Friday Evening, an event on Saturday (much like the Shinkansen ride to Nagano at the First Do) and another “wrap up” dinner on Saturday. Sunday is when most people start flying back to their shores, while those that stay back tend to catch up with friends old and new over a quiet beverage or two.
There’s no right or wrong at a ‘do. Participate in everything, or nothing, find a bunch of FTers and go do your own thing. If you have an idea, throw it out there. A couple of daytime events at the first do stemmed from people suggesting “hey! lets do this”, posting info about it and it snowballed from there.
This Page ( http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...31-2013-a.html ) should give you an idea of what transpired at the First Do.
Thank you to the 70 who've registered via the EventBrite link so far. Look forward to seeing you all in Japan in a little over two months. The link has now been removed. If you wish to attend the 'do but have not registered yet, please drop me a PM. Event details will be populated shortly and an event registration page will be up soon so we can gather numbers on who's attending which events. Helps logistics and co-ordination.
Those who have their flights organised, please feel free to record the details on the following form. This might allow people to coordinate transport to/from the airport(s) and for Japan First Timers to link up with others in the same boat.
http://tinyurl.com/JapanDo2014-Flights
Once you have confirmed your hotel reservations, please feel free to record the details here:
http://tinyurl.com/JapanDo2014-Hotels
(if splitting your stays, you will need to submit the form once for each stay; Google Forms is limited in its functionality and I couldn't figure out a way to include a if-then-else construct!)
Besides making it easier to coordinate local transport and drinking events, I'm hoping that a consolidated hotel information from this and last years 'do will allow us to explore the possibility of approaching hotels for a group rate for the subsequent 'Do's.
Once sufficient flight/hotel data is collected, we'll populate posts #4, #5 and #6
Cheers
SQ421, on behalf of the organising team
March 2013 - 80 odd FlyerTalkers descended upon Tokyo for three days
April 2014 - Its time to do it again!
Yes! Japan Do is back.
Much like the inaugural edition, mk-II will be held in Tokyo. The DO proper is on 18/19/20 April (the Easter weekend, for those who celebrate), with welcome drinks on the evening of Thursday 17th April 2014.
While the specific events and excursions are to be decided, feel free to throw ideas in the ring. The organising team (SQ421, eightblack, penegal, the resident Tokyo Experts NewbieRunner, JALPak - who also doubles up as the JALMileage Bank Ambassador, and armagebedar, the ANA ambassador) will be keeping an eye on this thread as well as throwing out ideas for discussion over the coming weeks and months as the ‘do takes shape. eightblack, NewbieRuner, JALPak and armagebedar were, of course, involved in putting up a great do last year, and I've stepped up this year if only to ensure that eightblack gets time to complete his trip report for the first Japan Do, which all of FT is eagerly waiting for! That being said, the more hands around, the merrier, and anyone who wishes to help out in putting this together, shoot me a PM!
Typically, the ‘do involves a main dinner on the Friday Evening, an event on Saturday (much like the Shinkansen ride to Nagano at the First Do) and another “wrap up” dinner on Saturday. Sunday is when most people start flying back to their shores, while those that stay back tend to catch up with friends old and new over a quiet beverage or two.
There’s no right or wrong at a ‘do. Participate in everything, or nothing, find a bunch of FTers and go do your own thing. If you have an idea, throw it out there. A couple of daytime events at the first do stemmed from people suggesting “hey! lets do this”, posting info about it and it snowballed from there.
This Page ( http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...31-2013-a.html ) should give you an idea of what transpired at the First Do.
Thank you to the 70 who've registered via the EventBrite link so far. Look forward to seeing you all in Japan in a little over two months. The link has now been removed. If you wish to attend the 'do but have not registered yet, please drop me a PM. Event details will be populated shortly and an event registration page will be up soon so we can gather numbers on who's attending which events. Helps logistics and co-ordination.
Those who have their flights organised, please feel free to record the details on the following form. This might allow people to coordinate transport to/from the airport(s) and for Japan First Timers to link up with others in the same boat.
http://tinyurl.com/JapanDo2014-Flights
Once you have confirmed your hotel reservations, please feel free to record the details here:
http://tinyurl.com/JapanDo2014-Hotels
(if splitting your stays, you will need to submit the form once for each stay; Google Forms is limited in its functionality and I couldn't figure out a way to include a if-then-else construct!)
Besides making it easier to coordinate local transport and drinking events, I'm hoping that a consolidated hotel information from this and last years 'do will allow us to explore the possibility of approaching hotels for a group rate for the subsequent 'Do's.
Once sufficient flight/hotel data is collected, we'll populate posts #4, #5 and #6
Cheers
SQ421, on behalf of the organising team
Last edited by SQ421; Feb 18, 2014 at 11:32 pm Reason: Added links for flight and hotel details
Jul 5, 2013, 8:28 pm
#2
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: cbr
Programs: QF WP (OWE) / LTG (LT OWS) | Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 4,972
General Announcements and Updates
Registration for events during the 'Do is now open and available at
http://tinyurl.com/JapanDo2014-EventSignUp
Apart from the Main 'Do Dinner (for which prepayment is required and details will be up shortly); you don't *need* to have said yes to an event to attend an event, nor does saying "no" necessarily lock you out of it. Having a generally accurate idea of who's doing what will however ensure the local leads, armagebedar and NewbieRunner know who and how many cats they are herding
Less than three weeks to go, and I hope to see you all soon in Tokyo!
http://tinyurl.com/JapanDo2014-EventSignUp
Apart from the Main 'Do Dinner (for which prepayment is required and details will be up shortly); you don't *need* to have said yes to an event to attend an event, nor does saying "no" necessarily lock you out of it. Having a generally accurate idea of who's doing what will however ensure the local leads, armagebedar and NewbieRunner know who and how many cats they are herding
Less than three weeks to go, and I hope to see you all soon in Tokyo!
Last edited by SQ421; Mar 29, 2014 at 4:36 am
Jul 5, 2013, 8:29 pm
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: cbr
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Posts: 4,972
Attendees
If you appear in this list then you had registered via Eventbrite (or PM'ed me in the last few days after Eventbrite link was taken down). I look forward to swapping stories, sharing travel tips and having a beer with you in Tokyo. There's about 10 people who have registered via Eventbrite but who's FT Handles are not available to me. They should have received an email requesting their FT Handle and I'll update this list.
AFAM-DFW
AFAM-DFW +1
amolkold
antignos
antignos+1
antignos+2
Arcanum
armagebedar
Awesom Andy
bdschobel
beckoa
carlousmoochous
chchkiwi
circumknowitall
ClaudiSTR
ClaudiSTR+1
cliburn
ColoradoGal
DENchick
DENchick +1
DoubleJ
eightblack
emdash
Emilio Rabago
FedUp2
FedUp2 +1
friendlyskies
G_G
greendx
gvdIAD
hamburgler
JALPak
JohnnyColombia
joejones
jozdemir
keirnna
lili
lordadvantine
lowjhg
marcuslai
miffSC
moomba
MsSTL
mzrn
newballs
NewbieRunner
nme7
nme7 +1
oakdoor
omsflyer
paranoiatx
penegal
pfbloom
pfbloom +1
pudgym29
qdmd
qtpinoy54
qtpinoy54+1
Richklhs
RTW1
rwoman
serfty
skye1
sparkz
SQ421
Sykes
tkey75
uacoco
upup&away
wysiwyg
AFAM-DFW
AFAM-DFW +1
amolkold
antignos
antignos+1
antignos+2
Arcanum
armagebedar
Awesom Andy
bdschobel
beckoa
carlousmoochous
chchkiwi
circumknowitall
ClaudiSTR
ClaudiSTR+1
cliburn
ColoradoGal
DENchick
DENchick +1
DoubleJ
eightblack
emdash
Emilio Rabago
FedUp2
FedUp2 +1
friendlyskies
G_G
greendx
gvdIAD
hamburgler
JALPak
JohnnyColombia
joejones
jozdemir
keirnna
lili
lordadvantine
lowjhg
marcuslai
miffSC
moomba
MsSTL
mzrn
newballs
NewbieRunner
nme7
nme7 +1
oakdoor
omsflyer
paranoiatx
penegal
pfbloom
pfbloom +1
pudgym29
qdmd
qtpinoy54
qtpinoy54+1
Richklhs
RTW1
rwoman
serfty
skye1
sparkz
SQ421
Sykes
tkey75
uacoco
upup&away
wysiwyg
Last edited by SQ421; Mar 25, 2014 at 2:58 am Reason: Updated as per EventBrite and FT PMs on 25th March 2014 19:58 AEDST
Jul 5, 2013, 8:30 pm
#4
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Flight Information (Arrivals)
Japan Do 2014 - Flight Details
Hello, Prospero here
SQ421 has very kindly been collating your arrivals and departure details and asked me if I could recreate the Solari Boards ahead of this year’s event. Of course, it was an offer I just couldn’t refuse. I only wish I could join you all in Tokyo this Easter.
Click on the Solari Board images to enlarge them. <<clack clack clack…>
If your name is not on the boards and you'd like it added, please ping SQ421 a PM with your handle and flight details and he'll add it to his master list.
Haneda Arrivals
Wednesday 16 April 2014
Saturday 19 April 2014
Narita Arrivals
Monday 14 April 2014
Tuesday 15 April 2014
Wednesday 16 April 2014
Thursday 17 April 2014
Friday 18 April 2014
Hello, Prospero here
SQ421 has very kindly been collating your arrivals and departure details and asked me if I could recreate the Solari Boards ahead of this year’s event. Of course, it was an offer I just couldn’t refuse. I only wish I could join you all in Tokyo this Easter.
Click on the Solari Board images to enlarge them. <<clack clack clack…>
If your name is not on the boards and you'd like it added, please ping SQ421 a PM with your handle and flight details and he'll add it to his master list.
Haneda ArrivalsWednesday 16 April 2014
Saturday 19 April 2014
Narita ArrivalsMonday 14 April 2014
Tuesday 15 April 2014
Wednesday 16 April 2014
Thursday 17 April 2014
Friday 18 April 2014
Last edited by Prospero; Apr 2, 2014 at 12:50 am
Jul 5, 2013, 8:30 pm
#5
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Jul 5, 2013, 8:48 pm
#10
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia 33% of the Year
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Posts: 423
Well done and best wishes
And as the host of the first of those after partys , may I please register my interest for Tokyo 14. Best wishes for the Do. Thanks. John.
Jul 5, 2013, 9:52 pm
#12
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: DL DM 2MM, BA Bronze, Various Hotels
Posts: 10,187
Thanks all for coordinating again!! I'm in!
- Award J ticket in DL from LAX to NRT on the 744 is on hold
- Booked the IC Tokyo Bay for a pretty good rate, although open to ideas and better rates.
- eightblack, one way or another that bottle of sloe gin will end up in your hands.
- I do plan a make a trip to Disney this time.
- Award J ticket in DL from LAX to NRT on the 744 is on hold
- Booked the IC Tokyo Bay for a pretty good rate, although open to ideas and better rates.
- eightblack, one way or another that bottle of sloe gin will end up in your hands.
- I do plan a make a trip to Disney this time.
Last edited by rwoman; Jul 6, 2013 at 12:09 am
Jul 6, 2013, 12:22 am
#15
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The dates are fixed (in order to avoid clashing with other Dos and Japanese national holidays), so please do not expect them to change.
