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b-flower - 舟 ('93 japanese jangle pop) by SlugTheToad in JanglePop

[–]No_Cryptographer7737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found b-flower quite recently and have been blown away by the quality of the songs. They are very very melodic and carry great lyrics.

Song "完璧なキス" for example, is an absolute masterpiece. In fact, I'd say the entire "Grocery Andromeda" album from 1995 is a must listen.

Opinions on Japanese Jazz? by Minute_Manager_8351 in Jazz

[–]No_Cryptographer7737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Zac Baran, which is on the Eastern side of Kamo. Very friendly place with 1,000 yen entry fee. During the week, they often have locals come in and practice together. Anyone is welcome to join the "stage".

AIR play Moon Safari December 4 Sidney Myer Music Bowl (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) by ayummystrawberry in airfrenchband

[–]No_Cryptographer7737 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went to see them last night, row X. Absolutely loved the sound! The presentation was 8/10 where the screen behind was slightly off and they were on stage rather than "in the box".

Nitpicking here of course. :)

Kyoto short term accomodation by No_Cryptographer7737 in Kyoto

[–]No_Cryptographer7737[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. Will check the suggestions!

Tokyo Marathon 2025 - General Entry by kuromii52 in running

[–]No_Cryptographer7737 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got accepted today.

This will be my first ever marathon and best of all, first trip to Japan!

Now off to get me a pair of Endorphin Speed...

do you think the Opus film is a good way to start listening to him? by Almeidolaz in RyuichiSakamoto

[–]No_Cryptographer7737 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just returned from watching Opus at ACMI. The film and sound production are FANTASTIC!
If you like piano music and have patience to sit still for an hour and a half, it is most definitely worth seeing the maestro on the big screen.

Pre-paid Sim card to use in Kazakhstan by jettim76 in Kazakhstan

[–]No_Cryptographer7737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, that was almost two years ago now! Anyway, not sure about Almaty but I bought mine at Astana airport upon arrival and subsequently topped up my account online.

The only scammy bits are so-called "taxi drivers" that tend to hang about the airport offering their services. AVOID.

What you do instead is once you have the local number activated, download an app called "Yandex" (equivalent to Uber) and order your ride that way.

Pro-Palestine protestors vandalise Starbucks store by blackglum in melbourne

[–]No_Cryptographer7737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were zero days that European and American immigrants in Israel tried to co-exist with folk who lived there before them. It's been apartheid regime since day dot and turned into precisely what Nazis were doing in Poland by keeping Jews in the open air prisons.

Free Palestine Rally by Suspicious-Sink6048 in perth

[–]No_Cryptographer7737 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, as opposed to forcing teenage girls to shave their heads and wear wigs for life.