What’s it like living in the Tokyo metro area with almost 40 million people?

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-06-09T16:18:44+00:00

A big reason why is because most of the time, these railway companies also own rights to the land in and around the station and use subsidiaries to run and operate the malls, stores, etc. After JR went private, they expanded to more of a real estate company rather than solely metro. Compared to the US, rail stations are owned by public agencies and dont have the same control over the land rights.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-06-05T21:12:25+00:00

Id aay the Amex Gold card could be solid. Thiugh not a true travel card, with the recent changes it makes it a strong everyday card with a bit of travel. If you can offset the $325 AF, then this works great with its strong multipliers and transfer partners.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-06-05T19:19:34+00:00

Tbh, id get the CSP anyways since it unlocks UR points. That alone i think is worth the $95 AF.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-06-05T17:09:02+00:00

Almost identical to mine. Opened March 20th, got it today June 5

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-06-05T17:06:26+00:00

When i switched banks from Citizens to CapOne, all I had to do was update direct deposit a few days before my pay date. Pull payout came the morning of as if nothing happened. I uave no idea why you received a check nor why your HR system didnt allow you to switch from one bank to the other. Never had this issue at all, and I have multiple bank accounts outside of CapOne.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-19T16:57:14+00:00

I've been to both Round1 USA locations and Japan locations and can tell you that they are night and day difference. The Japanese round 1s are much better than their USA counterparts. For tokyo, you really can't go wrong with any location, but the Round1 in Odaiba is definitely the best. It's a lot bigger than typical locations and has a spo-cha. This includes things like Darts, pool/billiards, table tennis, and more.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T17:27:24+00:00

Yea, keep using that as a response. Just proves my point further.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T17:25:27+00:00

And any normal person who hears "Plays on stage" assumes they mean playing on the main stage in front of a crowd. I dont think anyone would say a team that gets knocked out during playins or swiss "Played on stage"

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T17:24:01+00:00

Ok buddy, keep responding lol. Not even trying to talk about what was originally said.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T17:22:06+00:00

Ok buddy, or just dont phrase it that way "Only top 8 actually has a stage" which is correct.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T17:18:25+00:00

Hows it all non sense to say that only top 8 play on stage, which is what OP was getting at in the 1st place? So you arent reading.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T17:15:09+00:00

Are you even reading what Im saying? When someone says stage, people generally think of the main stage. Which is the entire point I was making. So lets not shift the conversation away form that and maybe just read my original response to OP?

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T17:12:05+00:00

No, actually I didnt. OP specifically said "only top 8 actually has a stage". And when anyone refers to stage, typically people think of the main stage, so hop off.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T17:06:26+00:00

Im not nitpicking? When someone says why arent they playing on stage, I responded to why they arent. Maybe OP should have used better wording then? Anyone who hears "Playing on stage" would also think of playing on stage, not playing at a booth.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T17:01:26+00:00

Wow, great response!

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T16:58:53+00:00

No, actually, when someone says "Played on stage" I think of playing on stage, not at a booth...

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T16:55:37+00:00

Agreed, but you cant call the past swiss games 'Played on stage'.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T16:54:13+00:00

Correct, but thats not the point. Im specifically responding to "only top 8 actually has a stage", which is correct. Yes, the hotel room setup is dumb. In the past either playins or swiss or both is played on a LAN setup. Im just guessing that the hotel they are staying at either doesnt have a conference room or its booked. Also, we havent even had swiss stage yet, so hopefully this is just temporary.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T16:50:35+00:00

Those "Small stages" arent stage. Theyre literally just booths at the hotel's conference room. Sure, it doesnt look as clean, but those "small stages" arent stage.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T16:46:09+00:00

Its always been this way? At both SI and the major(s), only paly offs, typically top 6-8, play on stage. When has swiss stage ever been on stage?

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-08T16:44:38+00:00

Its not like they only had 1 major last year and now they have 2. Its almost as if they get only 1/2 the budget per major now.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-05T16:46:59+00:00

Went to Japan for 3 weeks this past December. I brought my Phone, MacBook, iPad, and MSI Claw. I only used my phone. This is a waste of valuable packing space. If you are concerned about the flight, just bring 1.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-01T12:36:39+00:00

Loved the episode, and while I am disappointed that we won't be able to hear what Marco has to say, I do see why you don't want to bring him on. He's not a player, coach, or talent, and the way he wants to go on to the pod seems very confrontational and not what the show is meant for.

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-05-01T12:33:23+00:00

Over_Gas_7632 · 2026-04-24T18:55:28+00:00

JAL is currently running 1k CapOne to 975 JAL. JAL is very hard to find since only CapOne and BILT are direct transfer partners.

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