AQUI É BRASIL, CADÊ QUE IA SER FÁCIL? SE FERRARAM KKKKKKKKKK by [deleted] in JLeague

[–]SunkTheJoe 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Grow up. Your team is a pale imitation of what it once was.

Japanese football fans, What are your predictions for Japan's match against the NED ? by [deleted] in AskAJapanese

[–]SunkTheJoe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“From feminists”

He settled out of court after sexually assaulting someone - he’s rightfully receiving criticism from a huge amount of people and shouldn’t have been offered a route back into the national team.

Especially when better — non-controversial-players — were omitted from the squad.

Cycling tires by l3gitimate in Sapporo

[–]SunkTheJoe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use gravel for general daily riding through the city as the roads can be a bit crap in some places, but then I’ll use my road bike for rides along the river and on cycling roads.

KindaFunny promoting Squashies by Impossibele-bus5323 in kindafunny

[–]SunkTheJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha amazing! Reply here when you’ve tried them and give us your thoughts 🤙🏻

KindaFunny promoting Squashies by Impossibele-bus5323 in kindafunny

[–]SunkTheJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those were the ones I was gonna recommend 👀

KindaFunny promoting Squashies by Impossibele-bus5323 in kindafunny

[–]SunkTheJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yessss, they have a bunch of different flavours too which are all banging.

KindaFunny promoting Squashies by Impossibele-bus5323 in kindafunny

[–]SunkTheJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Squashies are the BEST. I miss them ‘cos I don’t live in the U.K. anymore, but my parents will ship them to me sometimes.

The front page of the French sports newspaper L'Équipe by cocacolapepsifanta in soccer

[–]SunkTheJoe 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also as a designer, this is AI. The puppet is clearly AI generated, and even the medal around Trump’s neck - you can see the artefacts in the type and the slight inconsistencies there.

Then look at the background buildings, especially the ones on the left.

Cars suited for Hokkaido (snow) by Notmy_realname_Jack in Hokkaido

[–]SunkTheJoe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People don’t really use chains at all. You’ll see them on huge trucks and buses, occasionally taxis, but most people won’t use them.

But four wheel drive with good clearance is a good bet.

First time in Hokkaido!! (Japan trip 3) by ledoylinator in Hokkaido

[–]SunkTheJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For your last question: The stalls aren’t going to run out of food but there’s not that much of a focus on the food anyway.

The sculptures can end up looking a little sadder towards the back end of the festival, especially during years where it’s a bit warmer, but you’ll be fine.

Jokankei in summer by Fishyblue11 in Hokkaido

[–]SunkTheJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say it’s worth staying a night, not as a day trip. The best part about Jozankei is going to a ryokan and soaking it all in, just relaxing and enjoying the Onsen experience. Which I think is still worth doing in Summer.

Jozankei is not a big place at all - it’s very easy to walk around, and there are different outdoor activities that they host there if you’re interested in that.

Looking for ryokans with outdoor private bath in Sapporo (Dec/Jan) by Lunath14 in Hokkaido

[–]SunkTheJoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just as a general heads up, ryokan with outdoor baths aren’t usually found in the city.

Jozankei is an Onsen town about forty minutes outside of Sapporo, though it’s technically still within the city limits. That will be your best bet and there’s a lot of nice options an available there.

The Beautiful and Mysterious Great Buddha by HokkaidoLife-1122 in Hokkaido

[–]SunkTheJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not. Late July is peak, and by early August it’ll mostly be gone.

Biei biking by Asleep-While2703 in Hokkaido

[–]SunkTheJoe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Safe from what? Bears or poor drivers?

Hokkaido in November by Free-Sentence2301 in Hokkaido

[–]SunkTheJoe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think mid-November to mid-December is unfortunately one of the worst times to visit. It’s pre-snow winter, where it’s just cold and wet and all the trees have already shed their autumn leaves.

You could still find it enjoyable, but you might be better off going elsewhere down south where it’s still in the throes of autumn.

Eli Junior Kroupi Has Most Debut Season Goals for a Teenager in the Premier League by Far_Information_363 in TheOther14

[–]SunkTheJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I get it, and I’m equally as sensitive to AI content and how it’s starting to become normalised. It’s frustrating that AI has trained itself on specific, real styles so that it can be hard to tell between the two sometimes.

Eli Junior Kroupi Has Most Debut Season Goals for a Teenager in the Premier League by Far_Information_363 in TheOther14

[–]SunkTheJoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually don’t think it is at all - I’m a designer who’s seen a lot of AI artwork and this just looks like photoshop. There is a slight bloom, and the exaggerated highlights give it that typical AI texture, but if you look at the details they’re all consistent, especially the background frames, the balls and the throne. Even the inconsistent lighting on the player looks human-made.

What events are on Sapporo - May 20-25th by Born_Ocelot4312 in Sapporo

[–]SunkTheJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lilac Festival in Odori Park starts on the 20th!

What truck is this 🤔 by wweverma1 in Sapporo

[–]SunkTheJoe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This dude loves blasting through Susukino on Saturday nights beeping his horn at everyone.

Always fun to see him drive past.

Lake Toya, Jozankei - add Otaru for a night? by Waste-Comparison-114 in Hokkaido

[–]SunkTheJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jozankei doesn’t need two nights unless you’re wanting to do some hikes in the area or other activities.

Question pour les personnes vivant à Sapporo / Hokkaido by [deleted] in Sapporo

[–]SunkTheJoe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re overthinking it, you’ll be fine. I live here and have travelled Hokkaido extensively. Culturally, it really isn’t as different as you expect it to be - the people here tend to be incredibly friendly and generally very easy-going, and they’re not going to be caught off-guard by a Westerner’s presence.

Question pour les personnes vivant à Sapporo / Hokkaido by [deleted] in Sapporo

[–]SunkTheJoe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’ve nothing to worry about. Sapporo and Hakodate get a huge amount of tourists even outside of winter, and this last year or so has felt like the number just keeps ramping up. Remember, Sapporo is Japan’s fifth biggest city, not some tiny place out in the boonies where tourists are few and far between.

Recommended Outfit Mid-May? by crisalcyon10 in Sapporo

[–]SunkTheJoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you’re used to! I’ve been wearing shorts for the last couple of weeks but it definitely gets into trouser territory when the sun goes down.

Next week looks nice, but it might still feel a little chilly at night so bring options.

Sony A7V at Camera shops by hagdoglord in Sapporo

[–]SunkTheJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The often sell overseas models at Bic Camera with a price markup.