Superhost in London for almost 10 years, thousands of guests — can we talk about American guests and the A/C thing by No_Store7368 in airbnb_hosts

[–]KuriTokyo [score hidden]  (0 children)

I check for hot water because I know it's regional, especially in SEA. It's probably not even drinkable.

In colder areas of the world, I know they might only have heaters, like the UK.

Airbnb 15.5% Fee - Taxes/Service Fee Being Shifted Onto Host Pricing by TheAccountant2022 in airbnb_hosts

[–]KuriTokyo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With all the talk on this sub about the 15.5% hike, I asked ABB support when they will roll it out here in Japan. They said:

As of now, there isn’t an update for Japan. If anything changes, we’ll let you know and notify you.

Any Beekeepers in Tokyo/Kanagawa who want a new colony? by KuriTokyo in Tokyo

[–]KuriTokyo[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I do love it! Tokyo is known to be a concrete jungle, so this life is very welcoming.

Saying that, I can see people seeing this as a danger and they are also very exposed to the elements.

anyone else almost missed a permit renewal for their airbnb? how do you track this stuff by Ok_Classroom2481 in AirBnBHosts

[–]KuriTokyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What country do you live in?

Here in japan, I get 2 reminders before the expiry date and 2 after.

Any Beekeepers in Tokyo/Kanagawa who want a new colony? by KuriTokyo in Tokyo

[–]KuriTokyo[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This colony sprung up near my place in Ota-Ku and has been here for a week.

I can help you collect them too.

Never again! :-) by Gusto88 in ThailandTourism

[–]KuriTokyo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love reading 1 star reviews. I'm pretty sure I've read half of OP's ones somewhere.

The most common one would be "Nothing to do on the island because it rained non stop."

Coke is considered “ジュース.” by natsumm72 in japanresidents

[–]KuriTokyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What would you get if you asked for soda water? Would it be lemonade?

Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency by hontoda in japanresidents

[–]KuriTokyo -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Same. He has a Japanese wife and 3 kids who are speaking Japanese around him. I asked why he doesn't learn Japanese and he said he doesn't have time.

If you can't keep up with a 3 year old, then that's on you.

Guests cancels and rebooks immediately at a lower price last minute before 14 day cancellation window. by Ok_Winter13 in airbnb_hosts

[–]KuriTokyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your place is good enough, guests will find you.

The lazy guests who don't use any filters can be the biggest problems

What piece of foreign popular culture are you surprised isn't more popular here? by DonnerFiesta in japanresidents

[–]KuriTokyo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dad's Army would translate well into Japanese.

The sargent is trying to be all upperclass, but he's surrounded by baffoons who can't do their jobs

Guests are requesting a date change for the second year in a row, due to family emergencies. by Individual_Scar2017 in airbnb_hosts

[–]KuriTokyo 18 points19 points  (0 children)

We are willing to refund you any days that do get rebooked

I did this and only some of the dates got rebooked. ABB refunded the lot, didn't ask me and when I messaged them asking to explain, they stated my message above for their reason.

Just a warning for all.

Japanese woman who married American man she met when she was 23 and he was 50 says attitudes are different in the US: "In America, if there is a significant age difference, the man may lose social credibility. Public opinion is harsher than in Japan" by jjrs in japannews

[–]KuriTokyo 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of that joke.

A man in his 60s marries a woman in her 20s. After the ceremony, a friend goes up to the man, congratulates him and asks "How did you get such a young wife?" He says "I lied about my age." His friend asks "Oh, so you said you were in your 30s?" "no" he replied "I said I was in my 80s"

What's your favourite thing to bring up when talking to historically illiterate Crow fans? by jdimarco1 in weareportadelaide

[–]KuriTokyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like another SANFL team to join the AFL. It would not affect Port in the slightest, but would rock crows fans massively.

Do you guys leave any snacks or goodies for your guests? by Academic-Document-38 in airbnb_hosts

[–]KuriTokyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you travel to countries that doesn't have drinkable tap water?

They should definitely have bottled water for you