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Getting a haircut in Japan - 08-10-2007, 07:14 AM

Despite having graduated with my Bachelor's in Japanese and having spent 9 months studying abroad there, I never went to get my haircut, partly due to the fact that the places I looked at were all ridiculously expensive...

Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone who has gone through the procedure could share some useful vocab with me. Thanks!


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08-11-2007, 02:55 AM

I have gotten my haircut there many times, I usually paid between 12 and 30 dollars US. Japanese barbers really take their time and I always find it a pleasant experience.

If you are going to Shinjuku, then, yeah, it's going to be expensive, but just a local barber or one in a mall like Daiei is very cheap, but 100 times better than SuperCuts.
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I have gotten my haircut there many times, I usually paid between 12 and 30 dollars US. Japanese barbers really take their time and I always find it a pleasant experience.

If you are going to Shinjuku, then, yeah, it's going to be expensive, but just a local barber or one in a mall like Daiei is very cheap, but 100 times better than SuperCuts.
I guess it was just the barbers in Sapporo that wanted to rob me then...hahaha.


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08-11-2007, 03:25 AM

At a lot of the stations they have quick cut places
10 minutes
1000 yen


There are always some really hot ladies (and guys sometimes) handing out flyers in my town for a 4000 yen cut & blow (with a picture of a really lovely lady)
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08-11-2007, 03:29 AM

Yeah, just like anywhere else, they have the "range" from quick and easy to big and expensive...
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At a lot of the stations they have quick cut places
10 minutes
1000 yen


There are always some really hot ladies (and guys sometimes) handing out flyers in my town for a 4000 yen cut & blow (with a picture of a really lovely lady)
Most of the people I've ever met handing out flyers were working for the karaoke bars...but then again I was out drinking...so...hmm...


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08-11-2007, 12:12 PM

Might I add that getting a haircut in japan was one of the best experiences I have ever had with regards to haircuts!


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Might I add that getting a haircut in japan was one of the best experiences I have ever had with regards to haircuts!
I actually make a point of trying to GET a haircut there everytime I go.
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08-11-2007, 02:58 PM

Oh, i'd like to get a haircut in Japan..too bad that i'm far from there


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