#WISHLIST Staying At Internet Cafe

Japan is seems so out of my reach, but hey...dreaming to go and traveling even only 1 city, anyone can do that, right? 

So, there I was...on a very hot Sunday afternoon at coffee shop somewhere in Jakarta. I was with a friend of mine, who loves traveling. Really loves traveling, it is her truly passion. So, no wonder she mostly keep the experience in her heart and mind. Not busy making content for social media (that would be me, unfortunately), most of her traveling photos kept in her computer or handphone. 

And then after talking about life nowadays due to the pandemic, our topic finally arrive at her experience when solo traveling in Japan. Yes, not only she loves traveling but she prefer doing it by herself. I can understand that, because sometimes your experience is just for you. And not to mention all dramas that could happen if you go with other people. And we don't have time for a lot of drama, or being nuisance. Especially when you only have few leave days from the office, then you have to make everything right, or at least 80% of it. 

She urged me to try solo traveling to foreign country... and Japan is very recommended. Safe country for women who loves solo traveling like my friend. And from her many stories about food (yes, as always culinary experience is the first thing I ask), transportation, accommodation... she told me to try to stay at internet cafe. 

Not, that I really going to try that but if that can save a lot of money..., I probably will. So, I started to ask more questions about her experience staying at internet cafe. I mean, what was it like to spend the night at internet cafe? Not to mention this one is in another country, that you can't even speak the language at all.

So, did she booked the room first? It turn out, you can't booked the room, here at Gran Cyber ​​Café Bagus Shinjuku. My friend just went there and how did she manage to stay there considering she can't speak Japanese? She communicated with the staff on duty through translation apps. 

After seeing her photos, I finally understand why she's so excited about staying there by herself. Come to think of it, if I was there with her, I probably would never want to leave so soon. This internet cafe has everything to entertain people! But first, let's see the tiny room, maybe not comfortable enough but if you have camping experience or easy to fall asleep...then check this out.

As we can see, the room where you sleep after browsing the internet. You can charge your handphone or whatever. And there is also headset, so assuming, no noise at all that can disturb other people, who is probably sleeping beside your room. 

This one is the bathroom area, and yes to use this facility you should pay extra fee. And there is timer too, obviously. You can't be that person who loves to spend eternity in the bathroom and let other waiting for ages. 

Vending machine for all kind of drinks, and yes you don't need to pay more. All of these include the payment for your room. NICE... Though I was wondering, if I drink like crazy, how many times I will have to go to the restroom? Do I have to pay again and again for using the restroom?

Vending machine for food! Remember, is not for free dear people. There is extra charge before enjoying your meal. 

Not sure what is this... perhaps ice cream?

If you just want to skip all of that, then not to worry. They also provide mineral water for you.

There is also pool table here, if you want to play a game or two.

Books everywhere... unfortunately in Japanese... So, it turn out not only tourists come here to sleep and get some rest. But also local people too, when they decided that it's exhausting to go home after hard work in the office, then they will spend the night here. 

There are so many books here, perhaps is time to take a Japanese lesson? 

Why I posted here in my blog? Because I think this is an interesting information, and therefore I asked all the photos from my friends to be posted here. Hopefully this will also be a reminder for her trip. And for me, to be my wishlist if I ever visit Japan. 

What do you think? Will you stay here if you have the chance?