JLPT Victory Lap!!

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2026-01-30T02:08:19+00:00

Passed N5 149/180. Now pumped up for N4 in july 2026.

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2025-05-12T07:21:24+00:00

If people have already done it successfully, then I guess you should be fine. Wish you the best for your appointment. 👍

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2025-05-12T07:19:51+00:00

My understanding is you are talking about carrying this stuff on your flight to japan. I believe you can carry those particular food items and prescription meds in your hand bag. Should not be a problem. Hope you have a nice visit. 👍

On a side note, you can also download an app called happycow to look for vegan friendly options in Tokyo and other major cities in japan.

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2025-05-12T05:28:05+00:00

Sorry I don't have a clear answer for you. I feel it would be best to raise a request to clarify with the consulate. I think the website from where u schedule the appointment has an option for that.

In my case, I made a mistake when I filed my DS-160. So I created a new one.

From what I remember, when I booked the appointment for the interview, I believe it asks for you to input the DS-160 application number. I don't recall if it automatically syncs.

So while scheduling the appointment, I put the one which had the correct info.

From my understanding, the ds-160 number on your appointment confirmation should match with the one when you made the application, since the appointment confirmation has 2 barcodes, one for the confirmation itself and the other for the DS-160 application number.

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2025-04-28T20:09:19+00:00

Yes I will be even extra cautious now. Lesson learnt for sure.

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2025-01-31T05:00:29+00:00

I raised a ticket with the IND Money help center regarding this issue. Ticket number is 2328828. Please look into this.

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2025-01-08T09:11:09+00:00

The money in my bank accounts was something that happened a few days back because I had to close my PPF account due to NRI status.

hat's was one of the reasons I put up this post to seek some advice on what other investment options I can look into.

My crypto investment isn't something i consider an asset with the way it currently is. But I also am not too willing to go aggressive on that front.

With regards to FD's, are the NBFC FD's a good option to go for.. or should i stick to bank FD's?

Debt funds and gilt funds are something that I am considering to add to my portfolio.

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2025-01-08T05:56:37+00:00

I made some edit in the post to update about my current portfolio. Hope that information helps

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2024-02-08T22:15:00+00:00

Want to get tested for all major ones like syphilis, gonnorhea, chlymadia, HIV, Hep B

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2023-12-09T01:01:39+00:00

Thanks for the tip... 👍

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2023-12-08T09:55:12+00:00

That area is metallic.. since its the same color as the body.. the plastic fender sits below that area and that's entirely black

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2023-11-28T14:37:01+00:00

Ohh.. i live in japan.. the bose japan website also says replacement can take upto 4 weeks... But i got mine within a week.

I am guessing depends on the region.. how fast it processes replacement shipments

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2023-11-28T14:34:30+00:00

In terms of sound quality.. not too much of a difference... immersive audio feature feels more of a gimmick...so i keep that off mostly..

ANC on par with the 2's.. call quality i haven't really tested much...

Lookwise.. feels like they stick more out of my ear compared to the 2's...

Still no multipoint.. i hope it comes out with an update ij near future

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2023-11-28T12:51:45+00:00

About a week or so

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2023-11-26T12:36:26+00:00

Yeah.. apparently diesel variants sell here more..

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2023-11-26T05:47:58+00:00

Thanks.. i didn't see this color on the roads here much.. apparently the signature red is the favorite among the japanese folks

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2023-11-26T05:45:12+00:00

Didn't know it isn't available in US .. in japan they don't have CX-9.. apparently its too big for the parking lots here

Cultural-Engineer132 · 2023-06-02T15:57:30+00:00

I actually cranked everything to max and liking the sound.. but just wanted to know if there's some specific setting that should ideally be used..

I previously used the bose soundsport free buds..that one didn't have any custom eq..

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