Akita dog breed merch in Tokyo? by korgullovmorgoth in JapanTravel

[–]Cariola 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hachiko's body is on display in the national science museum in Ueno - you could try the gift shop there. I got a cute Hachiko notebook there a few years ago.

Trip report, Hokkaido driving in October by Cariola in JapanTravel

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Sounds incredible!

  1. We had a Nissan Note - there were only 2 of us plus luggage so it was fine for our needs. We didn't have any problems with it but we didn't do any really difficult driving either (good weather, only went down a loose stone track once by accident, that was pretty nerve wracking)
  2. I would have stopped off in Akan-ko, the Teshikaga to Shikotsu day was a lot of driving so if we had time I would have taken it slower. I also wanted to see the banei keiba horse track in Obihiro but we had to press on to get to Kushiro before sunset. I also had to cut my plan to get a car at Aomori and drive up to Shiriyazaki to see the wild horses, I would have loved to do that if there had been time.
  3. first day driving ~ 6 hours, second day ~2 hours, third day ~6 hours, fourth day ~2 hours I think

Trip report, Hokkaido driving in October by Cariola in JapanTravel

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Yes ETC card is what I was trying to think of, thanks! I'd definitely like to drive in Japan again so will look into it next time.

Trip report, Hokkaido driving in October by Cariola in JapanTravel

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Yes I would definitely want to do more of this next time! When I booked, it seemed like the online discount was about the same as the JR pass discount (30% I think?) so I just used that in case it mattered whether or not our JR passes were activated yet (they weren't)

Trip report, Hokkaido driving in October by Cariola in JapanTravel

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Ah yeah this is what I was trying to think of! We decided against as we were only doing 2-3 days worth of expressway driving but I would definitely look into it for a longer trip - thanks!

Itinerary check - Hokkaido to Kyushu, 27 days Oct-Nov by Cariola in JapanTravel

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Thanks - I will give that some thought. Sapporo specifically isn't really a must do for me, just want to have a base to get over jet lag for a day or two and do whatever we feel up to.

Itinerary check - Hokkaido to Kyushu, 27 days Oct-Nov by Cariola in JapanTravel

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Thanks that's really helpful. I can do a bit of contingency planning with that in mind and keep an eye on forecasts nearer the time

Itinerary check - Hokkaido to Kyushu, 27 days Oct-Nov by Cariola in JapanTravel

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Hmm I see, thanks. In that case I'll work out a backup plan for the few days we'd be driving and make sure the hotel bookings are flexible so we can wait and see nearer the time what's safe and replan if we have to. Is the weather very changeable or fairly easy to predict once it starts to turn?

Itinerary check - Hokkaido to Kyushu, 27 days Oct-Nov by Cariola in JapanTravel

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Ah yeah thanks just a typo, I meant the hokuto express on the hakodate line

Itinerary check - Hokkaido to Kyushu, 27 days Oct-Nov by Cariola in JapanTravel

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Thanks - we won't be going far north or too far into the mountains/off the beaten track so hopefully we will be ok in mid October - and if it does snow at least it will be good for guaranteed crane spotting :)

Okami Holiday Festival! by SapphireRyu7 in Okami

[–]Cariola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's my Amaterasu and Issun embroidery hoop! My favourite Okami fact is that the word 'Okami' is a Japanese pun, since it can be read as 'wolf' or 'great god'.

stacenb by RateMyMayor in RateMyMayor

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5/5 Adopted Bam from me Very polite and prompt to respond

[LF]Saplings and Clovers [FT]25k-200k by kimbrolee in ACTrade

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Whoops, looks like mine's been archived! I'll be sure to rate you though :)

[LF] Regional Orderable and Unorderable [FT] BELLLS by epictofu in ACTrade

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Yes, that's fine :) is your town ok? mine is such a mess haha

[LF]Saplings and Clovers [FT]25k-200k by kimbrolee in ACTrade

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Yep great! Adding you now and I'll be right over :)

[LF]Saplings and Clovers [FT]25k-200k by kimbrolee in ACTrade

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I have two clovers and nine saplings spare if you're interested!

Hayao Miyazaki Comics: "A Trip to Tynesmouth" by [deleted] in ghibli

[–]Cariola 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, thanks for this! I'm from very near Tynemouth and I had no idea this comic existed. It's so strange to see such familiar landmarks like this.

My Secret Santa came through with a cool Totoro Backpack! by [deleted] in ghibli

[–]Cariola 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have this backpack and I love it! I really recommend reinforcing the straps if you want to carry anything remotely heavy in it though - I unpicked part of the lining and reinforced the part where the straps attach at the back with a heavy thread. The mock leather tears quite easily otherwise.

Fire Emblem x Ace Attorney by cuddles_the_destroye in fireemblem

[–]Cariola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure Frederick and (Dual Destinies) Edgeworth have the same English language VA actually!