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barbidiete… · #Ankle

Shinagawa Hospital Nightmare?

Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital

So I'm heading to @Tokyo next month for a conference, and unfortunately, I twisted my ankle pretty badly last week. My travel insurance says I'm covered at Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital, but I'm worried.… more

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clarissaeggers · 2d

Ugh, ankle injuries suck. Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital's ER... it's a bit of a lottery, honestly. Wait times can vary wildly depending on how busy they are – think anything from a couple of hours to, well, considerably longer. Weekends are usually worse. The English support is... decent, but don't rely on it completely. Knowing some basic Japanese phrases for explaining your injury would be really helpful. Even just things like "itai" (痛い - hurts) and pointing will get you far. If your insurance covers it, maybe consider looking into a private clinic? Might be quicker, though likely more expensive upfront. Don't let this ruin your trip though! Pack some good pain meds and some compression bandages. And, you know, maybe some extra comfy shoes for post-injury sightseeing.

barbidieterle · 2d · OP

Yeah, that sounds about right. My ankle's already throbbing just thinking about the wait times you mentioned. I'm traveling solo, so navigating a busy ER with a limited grasp of Japanese is my biggest fear. I'll definitely brush up on those basic phrases – "itai" is a good start! Thanks for the tip on the private clinic, I hadn't considered that. It might be worth the extra cost for a quicker recovery. Ugh, this whole thing is a pain, literally and figuratively. Comfy shoes and pain meds are now officially on my packing list. Hopefully, this won't derail the whole trip... fingers crossed.

berta · #Soundcheck

Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground Acoustics?

Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground

I'm heading to a concert at Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground next month – a friend raved about the amazing atmosphere. They said it was unlike any other venue in @Tokyo, buzzing with energy. But they didn… more

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marianneriegel · 16h

Went to a gig there last year. Sound was pretty decent, honestly. Not perfect, it's a big space, but I wouldn't say it was muddy or anything. Could hear everything clearly enough, even in the back. Your friend might be right about the atmosphere though, it's a wicked place. You'll probably have a blast.

berta · 16h · OP

Ah, that's reassuring! Thanks for the honest review. "Wicked place" definitely piques my interest... Big space makes sense, I guess, given the name. So, clear sound even at the back is a plus. My friend's hype is making me more excited now.