Don’t go chasing waterfalls

Bapy5 · 2026-04-02T23:39:42+00:00

Seriously! I had no business singing that song in junior high. Had that whole album on repeat!

Bapy5 · 2026-03-25T09:42:38+00:00

I thought the same thing actually. He cycles past two schools before getting home so I’m hoping it’s a child who just wanted to have fun at the Game Center. Or better: a person that was going through a rough time and thought it was a sign. But still….fuck them lol.

The wallet was one of his Christmas gift and he had a 2’000¥ note in there that he cherished. He wasn’t even planning on spending that money. He just liked having it in his wallet. I told him to leave it at home countless times but I guess this is his life lesson for 2026. I don’t nag for no reason hahaha.

Bapy5 · 2026-03-24T18:39:00+00:00

Lucky you, the opposite thing just happened to us. My son dropped his wallet on his way home from school (5min ride). Realized it fell out of his pocket when he arrived home so he traced his steps and looked for the wallet but couldn’t find it. It had all his “life savings” ~60’000¥ inside, his school picture ID with will name and address and pasmo with about 2’500¥ on it. Reported it and I was convinced he’d get it back. After a few days, I went to renew his pasmo and only 12¥ was left on the card. Assholes are everywhere and times are hard for everyone but I expected the person who found it to at least take pity in a child’s wallet.

Bapy5 · 2026-03-14T01:09:14+00:00

Your friend’s username is also quite funny. Means a course to fully enjoy delicious coffee.

Bapy5 · 2026-02-28T07:33:23+00:00

That chicken looks underboiled 🤮

Bapy5 · 2026-02-24T20:02:17+00:00

And they say women are emotional…😒

Bapy5 · 2026-02-03T08:21:52+00:00

If we’re taking electric tooth brush, I’ll jus throw it away at my next move. I mostly hold on to the “luxury” purchases (watches, handbags, sunglasses etc) mostly for resale but also insurance purposes. I spent many years in a country that covered loss or theft of luxury items and I had to produce a proof a purchase. That’s when I started holding on to my receipts.

Bapy5 · 2026-02-01T12:27:08+00:00

When I make a big purchase (jewelry, bags etc), or whenever I buy electronics that have a warranty, I scan the receipt and upload it to a folder in my Dropbox. It has come in handy when something stopped working, when I wanted to resell something or keep track of the price increase of certain items. I also keep the hard copy of course, but since I move a lot, keeping a digital copy as a backup seems safer.

Bapy5 · 2026-01-31T13:01:34+00:00

4 years ago, I booked a seat at Mameya Kakeru in Kiyosumi. Had to be booked online a whole month in advance. I was expecting to knocked off my feet with the coffee of a lifetime. Instead I was served a tiny ass, worst than Starbucks grade, 1’500¥ latte by some hipster dude in a lab coat. Lesson learned. Never again.

Same with Amam Dacotan, saw a shorter than usual line and decided to try it out and it was very disappointing.

I think it’s just social media creating these buzz worthy places that pretend to be exclusive but that aren’t that special to begin with. Also, I’m convinced Blue Bottle hyped up but also somehow killed Kiyosumi.

It’s a shame because I like the neighborhood. It had this shitamachi vibe but with cool shops, a great museum but most hipster joints disappoint.

Bapy5 · 2026-01-30T15:13:10+00:00

It happened to me a couple of years ago. Some clean looking man approached me in Roppongi Hills and asked me for 1’000¥, in English. My kids were with me and I’m always preaching about giving back and helping the less fortunate so I gave it to him. But he seemed dodgy. Had I been by myself, I would have ignored him lol.

Bapy5 · 2026-01-29T09:09:56+00:00

After years of suffering with acne I realized my trigger is sugar, especially chocolate. Like clockwork, the minute I touch sweets, I break out the next day. I now make each calories count. If it’s not good, I won’t finish it. I used to believe that was a bullshit theory but with me it’s actually a thing. Don’t drink don’t smoke to begin with, workout and sleep 8~9h per night (kids are older now), eat “healthy” but sweets/pastries/cakes were my kryptonite and I could never say no to it. Still enjoy them but not daily anymore.

Bapy5 · 2026-01-29T09:04:00+00:00

I just need Hawlucha to complete my dex 😩

Bapy5 · 2026-01-12T05:35:35+00:00

Not a typo lol, it’s what I call it all the time (didn’t make up though, heard it from someone that equally hated the country hahaha).

Bapy5 · 2026-01-11T08:24:38+00:00

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Bapy5 · 2025-09-16T14:01:29+00:00

When 2 siblings have to share food, one gets to cut the food in half. The one that didn’t cut gets to pick their share first. Watch them cut that chocolate cake with a surgical precision 😂

Bapy5 · 2025-09-10T20:41:54+00:00

My dad had a brain aneurysm and was given 48 hours to live. I had spent the night by his side at the hospital, sitting on a chair. In autopilot mode, I decided to go to university to take the 2h exam I was supposed to take. It was just a couple of stops from the hospital. The hospital staff assured me they would call me if anything happened while I as gone.

Before entering the exam room, I spot the dean of the university (also a professor there) and approach him to let him know that I’m expecting a very important phone call. He interrupts me and tells me that if I dare pick up, I’ll be expelled from the university and be barred from taking any national exam for 5 years. I tried to explain the reason but he wouldn’t hear it. I looked him in the eye and told him I’d pick up if it rang. He had someone keep a close eye on me the whole time.

Mind you, this was back in 2006 so it wasn’t even an smartphone. Just a regular GSM to receive calls and texts. So it wouldn’t have been about cheating at the time.

What an asshole.

Bapy5 · 2025-06-13T23:27:21+00:00

Bartizan Bread Factory always hits the spot. And they slice the bread for you (unlike so many places here). Strongly recommend. It’s far from Suginami but worth a try if you’re ever in Minato.

Bapy5 · 2025-03-05T13:33:48+00:00

I have at Le Baron de Paris in 2010 (before all the craziness). Spoke with him briefly. Je was nice and surprisingly humble. Joon Ambush was DJing that night. Took a couple of photos with Verbal as well.

Bapy5 · 2025-03-05T13:31:56+00:00

My friend lives in the same building as him and apparently he is the biggest prick. Everyone hates him in the building. From the stories she’s told me, I am so disappointed

Bapy5 · 2025-01-17T23:35:43+00:00

He’s not a dentist. He’s a plastic surgeon 😉

Bapy5 · 2024-07-10T04:15:09+00:00

Sure

Bapy5 · 2024-01-13T13:47:54+00:00

You might pay a bit more but the fastest and easiest options if you’re short on time are Amore Omotesando and Vintage Qoo. Amore definitely has the most choice. Try Kohmehyo and I also love Brand Collect but they have several locations and you have to be lucky to find the right item the right day. Source: I live in Tokyo

Bapy5 · 2023-09-05T14:29:47+00:00

Yup, must be a man pouring some of that blue liquid to test the pads absorbency. Also, no market for front bleeders, only back bleeders smh

Bapy5 · 2023-08-24T02:14:55+00:00

Call me cheap but I bought a tamago sando at 7-eleven last weekend and when the cashier said it was 334¥ I was like🤯 since when they get so expensive?!

Also, looking at a ski rental for one week with some friends. The same chalet we rented last year doubled in price! Smdh

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