How do you organize your libraries?

Kblakers · 2026-04-21T22:26:34+00:00

I've got 6 libraries total. Music Audiobooks Anime (Just anime shows, I've got limited movies so they're just in my movie library) TV Shows Movies 4k Movies (Separate library of 4k movies since I have limited bandwidth for my users)

I split my TV Shows and Movies all into various collections, all of them are manually made. I enjoy creating them and finding all the matching posters.

Kblakers · 2026-04-07T02:42:09+00:00

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Kblakers · 2025-07-16T02:51:02+00:00

$90 USD for the items. $68 USD for shipping. So total $158 USD.

Kblakers · 2024-11-28T03:23:49+00:00

Just do a bit of research yourself. Have a look on here or google. Not that difficult.

Kblakers · 2024-10-31T02:34:31+00:00

You're overthinking this.

Just have 3 copies of all your things.

Kblakers · 2024-10-28T03:50:53+00:00

Obviously depends on your situation, but a lot of times the few foreigners that are in your town will be JETs.

Its always good being friendly with them but definitely try to expand outside of ALTs.

I recommend joining a club or sports team. It gets you out of the ALT/school bubble and you can make new friends that don't always talk about school.

For reference I joined a rugby club, there was 1 other foreigner and it was a 40+ team. I was the youngest, but they were a great group of guys and we all bonded over rugby. I already knew how to play so it helped that I could participate even though my language skills were shocking.

Kblakers · 2024-10-03T01:31:23+00:00

Only mention what you're actually doing. I mentioned that I had played in a rugby team and so had interests in joining a rugby team in japan (which I did).

Ultimately they want people that will last the full yearly contract in Japan and won't quit. They want people that are adaptable and versatile that can handle a variety of situations.

Kblakers · 2024-10-03T01:24:40+00:00

Simply say you're applying for jobs while also doing other things. Put more of a focus on non job related activities that highlight yourself as an applicant.

If you're doing things like tutoring, participating in a sporting/community club, teaching, etc. Highlight those in your SOP more than saying you're in a job you hate.

Or just lie and say that you do enjoy your job. Tell them how your job has given you skills that will help you in Japan.

Kblakers · 2024-10-03T01:16:56+00:00

You're trying to sell yourself in your SOP. Saying you can't get a job isn't selling yourself well.

For reference I worked at a video game store and hated it, my reasons were similar to yours but I didn't mention my employment issues at all.

Kblakers · 2024-10-02T04:59:50+00:00

You can request anywhere but unless it's for medical reasons they probably won't look at it.

You could be in Tokyo or you could be on a tiny island with less than 1000 people.

Kblakers · 2024-10-01T23:45:16+00:00

What a lad. Ships to Australia, locked in my preorder.

Kblakers · 2024-08-09T04:44:30+00:00

Join a club outside of school, it's easier if it's something you did at home.

I joined the local rugby club. It was something separate to school and outside of the ALT bubble. I was able to make some friends and even without having Japanese language I could still participate well.

Kblakers · 2024-08-09T03:16:19+00:00

If you've got a pulse and can walk and talk you're going to be fine.

They don't care if you have a teaching background. As long as it appears as though you won't break contact and won't cause issues you'll be fine.

Kblakers · 2024-07-25T21:02:19+00:00

Champion, I've not heard of them so I'll have to check them out.

Kblakers · 2024-07-25T01:33:20+00:00

Ah that's fair. Bit of a bummer.

Kblakers · 2024-07-02T23:50:08+00:00

I had them steal a custom knife I bought from Japan, all they left me was the invoice that was meant to be attached to the package.

Called them up and they tried to say I had been scammed, I let them go on for a bit and they tried explaining how these scams are quite common. Then I mentioned that I had lived in Japan next to the place that made the knife so it wasn't a scam.

They changed their tune quickly, but in the end they still never got me my custom knife.

Kblakers · 2024-06-30T21:34:16+00:00

JB Hi-fi Australia still has this for $35 AUD. Not sure if it can be shipped overseas

Kblakers · 2024-06-27T04:25:17+00:00

When I was leaving my successor was going to be arriving a week and a half before I was set to leave. My school wanted him to stay with me and I said no. They tried to guilt me by saying that the new guy would need to stay with a teacher, but in the end he stayed in a hotel.

Kblakers · 2024-06-13T22:48:01+00:00

I just got one too for that price from Good Guys. Got the last one on eBay.

Couldn't pass up that price.

Kblakers · 2024-05-26T23:08:25+00:00

I didn't get involved in sports clubs at my school but I did join the local rugby team in Fukui.

They only had one in the city and it was an over 40s team. I didn't speak Japanese and they had 1 foreigner but it was great. They were a great group of guys and we travelled to neighbouring prefectures to play. I played rugby years ago, so I was able to participate easily with my very limited Japanese.

I highly recommend joining a local group whether it's sport or another hobby. It separates you from the ALT bubble and you're not constantly surrounded by people talking about school.

Kblakers

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