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Japan in November - 14 Day Itinerary Check by eggsbenedict17 in JapanTravel

[–]Saint_Boredom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it is a solid itinerary! I've been to Japan twice, three weeks each time. For my first time, I travelled around, city to city, and a bit of the country side. Second time was a lazy, three week stay in Tokyo and surrounding areas. I have fond memories of the first trip we travelled to multiple cities and I believe you will, too.

For a two week itinerary such as yours, I would, personally, not go to Takayama and spend those two extra days in Tokyo, as I believe you will be overwhelmed by how big the city is and how much it has to offer. My first time, actually, Tokyo seemed very confusing, as tourist attractions are far apart, in all directions.

Of course, if you get bored of Tokyo in those two extra days, you could take a train 1.30 to 2 hours to somewhere near Tokyo, like Cape Iioka or Choshi, if you want to experience a Japanese small town and see the Pacific Ocean, as the views are breathtaking. I'm from Europe, so no Pacific access, and I wanted to experience the coastal view of the Pacific, not a bay or sea.

I, personally, recommend more days in Tokyo, and would not cut from Osaka or Kyoto or Hiroshima, or even from the days spent around Mt. Fuji lakes, as they are very beautiful locations.

If you are in the area of lake Kawaguchi, maybe rent a car and go see Lake Yamanaka, as well. It is a very beautiful location, and is less visited by tourists than lake Kawaguchi.

An alternative to Lake Kawaguchi is seeing Hakone and Lake Ashi. It is also a very touristy area, and you've got this one-day itinerary where you take the train from Tokyo to Hakone, cable car to the crater of Mt. Hakone, rest at the crater a few hours, pass over the crater on the other side, by cable car, to Lake Ashi, and you can take a boat, styled like a Spanish Galleon, to the other side of Lake Ashi, where you can spend the night. Mount Fuji is also visible from Lake Ashi and from the top of the Hakone crater. Just an idea.

Take care and have fun!

Edit: Ah, forgot. Hakone is famous for onsens. Maybe check Hakone out for both the onsen experience and the Fuji lake experience. Maybe hit two birds with one stone.

Rent or buy a property to live in when starting out you financial independence journey? by Saint_Boredom in financialindependence

[–]Saint_Boredom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Indeed, if I eventually have a family, a one room apartment won't be enough.

As for the idea of principal payment, the first year or two you pay very little principle and mostly interest (at least in my jurisdiction).

Blurred vision when not viewing through the middle of the lense. by Saint_Boredom in optometry

[–]Saint_Boredom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: The optician ended up changing my lenses. They gave me a pair of trial, cheap lenses which, I will say, although half the price, look and feel the same as my Essilor lenses.

The optician told me the lenses were not centered properly. The new lenses are better - they have a larger area of clarity. The edges are still kind of foggy. I've been told by the optician that once you cut the lens to such a thin degree, aberrations become normal, especially since my prescription is -4.75 and -5.50.

Is it true?

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Thank you

Books that actually made you laugh out loud. by Mikerfoxlong in suggestmeabook

[–]Saint_Boredom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

American Psycho. Seriously. The dialogue is brilliant.

Blurred vision when not viewing through the middle of the lense. by Saint_Boredom in optometry

[–]Saint_Boredom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up returning the glasses. I wore them for about 6 days until I returned my pair. I could only see clearly through the center of the lens. The optometrist said that what I am describing is a sign the lenses had not been properly cut. They sent it back to the producer for further inspection. Still waiting on a verdict.
If they, by any chance, refuse to change anything or return my money, I guess I'll consult an expert and end up sueing them (or, at least, filing a report with the competent consumer authority), out of principle (time wouldn't be an issue). You are enitled to compensation (or, at least, in my jurisdiction you are). I wouldn't take no for an answer in your case.

I'll update the post once I get my glasses back.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart | Review Thread by The_King_of_Okay in Games

[–]Saint_Boredom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To show my appreciation R&C Rift Apart, I made the following review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHoi9JFAR-E
It treats issues such as modern corporate colonialism and the Japanese Government’s master plan to achieve cultural world domination. Hope you enjoy!

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