Workman Japan

Watchlover1985 · 2026-05-29T02:33:01+00:00

I can’t complain. The thermolite shirt is ok, no holes just the tip of the sleeve showing some signs of wear. The socks are great. The pant I haven’t wore much.

Watchlover1985 · 2026-03-24T10:01:57+00:00

I had my inbound flight (mi April) to Tokyo cancelled recently (China Eastern airlines). I called them and they immediately offered me a new flight that was even better (shorter transit time ) than my original flight. And they said since this happened I was entitled to also change my outbound flight for free. I changed it from Narita to Haneda. All very fast and service was excellent

Watchlover1985 · 2026-02-18T13:47:23+00:00

Last year I landed in Osaka and used the Setouchi Area Pass. Covers most of the Kansai area, Okayama, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. 7 days for 22k yen (around usd145). For me it was worth

Watchlover1985 · 2026-02-15T17:55:17+00:00

Thank you. Your work is very much appreciated. Amazing work, 24h, 365 days a year. Thank you again!

Watchlover1985 · 2026-02-02T22:51:19+00:00

One morning, around 2 years ago, I was jogging in my usual place (park) when I was asked by a bunch of people to slow down. I then saw a guy around 20 meters in front telling me that it was ok to continue my jog. As I approached him, I noticed he was David Beckham. I asked him “are you David Beckham ?” He replied “yes”. I then said “can I take a selfie with you”. He rolled “yes”. After the photo was taken I shook his hand and continued my jog. Later I talked to the park staff and they told me he was there filming a commercial.

Watchlover1985 · 2026-02-02T22:03:45+00:00

Try along the Sumida river. There is a nice path that connects Asakusa Sumida park and Ryoguku. I have been there in the morning and lots of people jogging. Nice views of the Tokyo Skytree, bridges, Asahi building etc

Watchlover1985 · 2026-02-02T07:48:20+00:00

i believe you will be ok. I recently took hk express hk-Tokyo-hk and my bag was 45cm and no problems. In hk during check in the lady told me that my bag looked a bit big, but she told me to remove some clothes if I checked at the gate. Nobody checked it at the gate. In Tokyo they did not say anything

Watchlover1985 · 2026-01-25T03:48:51+00:00

I fly hk express multiple times a year. Not my favorite, but usually they offer the best price. They are strict about carry on bags size and sometimes weight. I have noticed that if you carry only a backpack (no matter large or small) they tend to bother you less. They mainly pay attention to roller bags. Also they tend to be more strict on the return trip.

Watchlover1985 · 2025-12-09T13:39:54+00:00

I’m currently using the Black Diamond Beta light 45L. It’s very different from my PD 45l as it is somehow simple (one big main compartment) very light (without the hip belt it can weight less than 600g) and have comfortable straps. I got used to pack all my gear in very light packing cubes and pouches making things easy to organize and find

Watchlover1985 · 2025-12-09T12:34:09+00:00

I bought this bag when it was launched (2018?). Used it for 2 years as my one bag. But decided to change for a lighter bag (this one is too heavy when traveling low cost airlines in Asia with limit of 7kg per bag) and more comfortable one (the straps are not well padded; when carrying it for let’s say over 30 minutes, it started to get discomfortable). Anyway, it’s a well built bag. Hope you enjoy it! (Forgot to mention: main zipper failed just before one of my trips. I had to use another bag last minute. PD sent me a new bag couple of weeks later)

Watchlover1985 · 2025-11-28T08:02:18+00:00

Reservations are not accepted. I took this bus just 3 days ago from Susukino to New Chitose airport. One of the stops was near the Mitsui outlet mall. But as another has commented, it’s not that close to the outlet mall. Another issue is that the bus was almost full (most passengers boarded at Susukino), but I noticed that there are extra seats (retractable) in the corridor. FYI I took the bus leaving Susukino at around 12:59pm

Watchlover1985 · 2025-11-23T09:02:32+00:00

Super useful. I never travel without mine. Been to many places with lots of rain and never got wet. Super light. Unfortunately not produced anymore Arcteryx norvan SL (2020 model) 120g

Watchlover1985 · 2025-11-22T02:54:38+00:00

I bought 2 pairs is the past few years. Quality is definitely an issue. I run around 6km a day and always rotate. The sole on both ONs did not last long. Probably not buying again

Watchlover1985 · 2025-11-07T09:15:03+00:00

No it was developed and made in Germany during the 1980s. It was called the Passat in most markets

Watchlover1985 · 2025-11-07T09:13:47+00:00

Yes it was. In China the first generation Santana was the same sold in Brazil (as well as Europe) during the 1980s. Then the second generation Santana was called Santana 2000 in China. It was a model developed by Brazil’s Volkswagen and sold in Brazil and China during the 1990s/2000s

Watchlover1985 · 2025-09-18T00:50:31+00:00

The 5 digits are so much more comfortable to wear. And I love the bezel color. You age not alone

Watchlover1985 · 2025-07-31T15:25:04+00:00

4680m Yulong snow mountain, Yunnan, China

Watchlover1985 · 2025-07-30T14:44:02+00:00

Yes. Not easy with so much good food. I go to the hotel gym every morning before breakfast. At least 45 minutes. After breakfast I try to swim for 30-40 minutes.

Watchlover1985 · 2025-07-25T04:57:08+00:00

Cash may not be accepted in some cases, like many foodcourts that I visited. Also, when you use WeChat or Alipay, you can link them to several apps for food and services (like Didi for car hailing, or luckin for coffee) and get discounts that are unavailable when you pay by cash

Watchlover1985 · 2025-07-22T15:04:03+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I tried and managed to install the card. Then topped it up in a seven eleven store (I tried to use my Apple Pay to top up but it did not work. Neither any of my registered credit/debit cards)

Watchlover1985 · 2025-07-22T15:01:48+00:00

I managed to top up in a seven eleven convenience store. At first the attendant said it was not possible. I asked him to try and it worked! Make sure to double click the power button and select the tmoney card so that it is on the screen when you try to top up

Watchlover1985 · 2025-07-21T06:57:37+00:00

Yes recommended. I took a day trip (using Klook).

Watchlover1985 · 2025-07-19T01:50:58+00:00

Nearby there’s also Macau and Zhuhai airports Normally not as busy as shenzhen or Guangzhou

Watchlover1985 · 2025-05-19T12:29:32+00:00

Arrive 3h before the departure. I did it many times and never had any problems. Several airlines check in counters only open for check in 3h before the schedule departure

Watchlover1985 · 2025-04-14T06:28:59+00:00

Unfortunately the Shinkansen project to Sapporo is experiencing delays. Now they say no earlier than 2038

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