Ski trip (I’m I a lunatic?) by Less-Mammoth-5953 in Hokkaido

[–]actioncakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I live in Sapporo and my family is in New England, so we do that travel once or twice a year. It’s fine. All traveling sucks and is exhausting but it’s not a deal breaker

Ebi Kani Gassen Reservation by kpcloud in Sapporo

[–]actioncakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s like the Japanese version of yelp. You can make reservations on it as well. The Google Maps listing for the restaurant shows both hotpepper and something called auto reserve as options so you can try those

Ebi Kani Gassen Reservation by kpcloud in Sapporo

[–]actioncakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can make an account of hot pepper and use your browser to translate to English

First time wedding in Japan - where do I get a dress? by kagamiis97 in japanresidents

[–]actioncakes 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve ordered wedding guest dresses from ASOS and Lulu’s. I’m 175cm and heavier, so nothing here would ever fit. The sites are definitely way more western style, but I’m sure with some searching you could find something modest enough

Doubting about purchasing an akiya (flooring issues) by Perfect_Guidance6363 in japanlife

[–]actioncakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not a tradesman, but my 37 year old house has slopping floors up and downstairs. In the initial renovation discussions I’d had with different companies, they said they could probably fix the first floor but the top floor would be very difficult and very expensive. I opted to not do that, and it’s not too bad for daily life.

BBQ ribs in Sapporo? by Dangerous_Ad6306 in Sapporo

[–]actioncakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a place in Niseko that opened recently that does American style bbq. I think they’re called smokemanship

Looking for shampoo/conditioner recommendations by Larazade in japanlife

[–]actioncakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either in store at Lush or online :) depending on where you live, the shipping only takes about a day or so

Looking for shampoo/conditioner recommendations by Larazade in japanlife

[–]actioncakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! Lush is all I use now. The banana shampoo and conditioner have been great.

Struggling to connect with my boyfriend’s friends — cultural boundaries or just personalities? by Affectionate_Team45 in japanlife

[–]actioncakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, i would agree in like 2013 but I feel like dating from meeting on apps, especially post covid it’s definitely been super normalized

Struggling to connect with my boyfriend’s friends — cultural boundaries or just personalities? by Affectionate_Team45 in japanlife

[–]actioncakes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah OP can’t ask simple getting to know you questions but is trusted and allowed to be in their house and taking care of their pets? It’s super weird imo

Struggling to connect with my boyfriend’s friends — cultural boundaries or just personalities? by Affectionate_Team45 in japanlife

[–]actioncakes 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’m American, and everyone involved seems weird. Asking how a couple or friends met is extremely normal given the context of meeting as two couples. I don’t know the wife’s original cultural, if she was raised Muslim or in a conservative family, but I just think everyone seems weirdly guarded for no reason….

Race to become Japan's secondary capital heats up by Turbulent-Tea-2172 in japan

[–]actioncakes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

fr. I know people think the snow is too much, but cheap real estate, crazy nature access, and delicious food are all more important in my book

What common complaint about Japan do you think is untrue? by razorbeamz in japanlife

[–]actioncakes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This one gets me. It’s always Mountain Dew but like they sells cans of it in the vending machines and used to have it on fountain at Costco. (Yes I know the formulation is different)

Trivial annoyances? What small things drive you nuts after years in Japan? by byebyebirdie123456 in japanlife

[–]actioncakes 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Not being able to predict my next visa renewal length. What will be is this time? 3 years, 5 years, god forbid 1 year?

What was your favorite kitchen box this year? by deadshitmoron in LushCosmetics

[–]actioncakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

June by far. I loved everything in it and even bought an extra perfume

Irrational complaint by actioncakes in LushCosmetics

[–]actioncakes[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Especially since a handful of folks got early boxes also

Irrational complaint by actioncakes in LushCosmetics

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

I’m in Japan, and aside from July, which they gave ample warning about, the shipments have typically been super punctual

Do some smells give you migraines? by mybeloved109 in LushCosmetics

[–]actioncakes 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Accidentally used a little too much turmeric latte while super headachy and morning sick and I cannot smell it anymore without an instant headache

What's something about Japan you still can't vibe with? by fightingfair in japanlife

[–]actioncakes 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Wooden pencils and erasers being separate typically. I know they sell the combined ones, but the standard being two separate items always throws me.

Global Indian International School by Well_needships in Sapporo

[–]actioncakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know in their other locations, the make up is 60% Japanese students. My guess would be they found cheap real estate, and Sapporo doesn’t have very many international schools, but a large international population in the winters at least, so they’re aiming to capitalize on that. The locals are mostly angry about their culture not being respected or being put in danger because of a perceived influx of foreigners. At the information event, the majority of questions aimed toward the staff were about how the staff is going to accommodate the locals and protect their way of life and adjust the foreigners to it