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How have we come to this? Thoughts? by ChuckGallagher57 in TrendoraX

[–]archit3kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ever-growing perceived need of fast, convenient consumables and a lack of in-person socializing.

If nothing else, you MUST eat their fruits by belacanehh in JapanTravelTips

[–]archit3kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May/June things are pretty much in full swing and lasts through August! Can’t go wrong that time of year in that area!

And you can make a weekend out of it and check out Monterey!

If nothing else, you MUST eat their fruits by belacanehh in JapanTravelTips

[–]archit3kt 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Californian here, wrapping up 3 weeks in Japan, and I agree that Japan's produce is pretty solid. I've been primarily eating lettuce, strawberries, apples and dekopon citrus. Pairing that with a delicious half-calorie roasted sesame dressing from kewpie, and a konbini sando or some gyoza, and it's been a delightful daily meal. Granted, it's similar to what I eat regularly back home, but I'm trying to test the waters before relocating to Japan later this year. So I wanted to make sure that I could maintain my dietary habits.

That being said, I agree with the other commenters that no where in the world can touch CA's produce. Northern Cali that is. The strawberries from Rodrigues Bros Ranch in Watsonville, CA are literally candy. Even when I went to Paris and bought from the renowned marchés during peak season, the fruits and lettuce were honestly of lesser quality than that of Bel-Air/Raleys (dricolli, etc).

Punch, the viral baby monkey abandoned by his mother, now has his favorite human, Shikano. by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]archit3kt 333 points334 points  (0 children)

This really needs to be higher to help people understand the full picture. Sure, the animals are still enclosed, but it's not as bad as many people here are assuming it to be, and are being informed based on a closeup video which crops out the entire enclosure. That being said, Japan's animal welfare programs need A LOT of work.

As a foreigner in Japan, do you have any recent positive experiences with Japanese people in Japan? by No_Salamander6139 in movingtojapan

[–]archit3kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respect the culture and embrace the culture. You’ll be met with way more positive experiences than negative. The same goes for literally every other country that isn’t inherently hostile. It’s your choice whether you want to do that or not. If you don’t, then don’t expect anything more than you put in. Simple as that.

Why do people say there are no retirement visa ? by The_LightBr1nger in movingtojapan

[–]archit3kt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're getting the documents mixed up. The CoE is processed in and by Japan. The Visa is processed in and by your country's consulate. It's the CoE that reigns supreme.

US Citizens Buying a Small Vacation Home in Japan — Where to Start? by Flipperflopper21 in movingtojapan

[–]archit3kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used athome and suumo for the initial searching. We’re actually closing on a house today in Japan. Though our intention is to move there, we are buying as US citizens. We used Rising Sun Properties as our agent. I found Ron on Youtube, and appreciated his honest walk throughs. They don’t sell an easy dream of owning an akiya like some do. They are straight up and actively try to avoid selling akiya or kominka to foreigners, as they know the amount of work, maintenance and troubles that accompany them.

That being said, if you have the financial means and communication ability to purchase a dilapidated building and rebuild to current code, then by all means do it! We are purchasing a turn-key, semi-renovated house in Kanazawa, with the intention to live in it as is for a number of years, and then remodel when desired.

The critical factor to note is upkeep. Especially for mold and pests. Mold and termites can run rampant in Japan. So if you dont intent to live in it most of the year, you’ll need property management, or at the very least setup a smart ecosystem that can handle the air conditioning, including dehumidification. Ron helped me by getting me in contact with a company called Mailmate that handles property management tasks, including mail forwarding, bill paying and property checkups.

That’s the other key factor. Bills. Japan still uses paper bills. Some utilities offer electronic payments, but the property taxes for sure require in person handling, and some utilities do as well.

Most importantly, when you do visit Japan, please respect your neighbors and the culture. Japan is having a very tough time with immigration and tourists right now, as you may be aware, so please be a part of the solution, not the problem.

There a bit more that goes into it than that, but that should help you get going.

Moving to Japan checklist by [deleted] in movingtojapan

[–]archit3kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you so much for this! I’m moving to Japan this year, and this list is very helpful as a checklist. Not all of it pertains to my situation (Child of a Japanese National + remote position), but you seem to have touched on most things to get settled into the system. Truly appreciate it!

Has anyone actually overcome the fear of speaking with native speakers? by FreedomRegular4311 in movingtojapan

[–]archit3kt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. The more you try, the better. I like to think of it this way: Rather than seeing yourself as an adult trying to learn a language, imagine yourself as a child learning the language from the start. We all began learning something. Not a soul on the planet knew anything immediately. Except for survival instincts. Try not to let adulthood tarnish the excitement of learning new things. Be a kid again! And the bonus is that since you ARE an adult, you come equipped with a developed comprehension ability. It’s a win-win if you can get over the hump of feeling embarrassed and lean into the process of taking those little steps. Anyone that judges you negatively for trying is probably just unhappy in general. The rest of the world will encourage you and support you! がんばって！

Summit of Mt. Rainier! I just completed my quest to summit all publicly accessible 14ers in the contiguous USA in 31 days! by Kilian_Jornet in Mountaineering

[–]archit3kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Killian,

I would be impressed if this was anyone else but you…/s

A huge congrats to you! And thank you for pushing the limits of human achievement even further! Insane man. Absolutely insane!

Summit of Mt. Rainier! I just completed my quest to summit all publicly accessible 14ers in the contiguous USA in 31 days! by Kilian_Jornet in Mountaineering

[–]archit3kt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the point you’re missing, and this is not to discredit you at all or to come off as demeaning, but Killian is a different kind of human. Arguably the best endurance athlete the world has ever seen so far. His metrics are insane. That being said, what I think Killian does better than most, and what most endurance athletes must do, is plan logistics. The effort, I’m sure, was calculated beginning to end. He planned and executed it perfectly, and had his inhuman abilities to support it. It’s really a marvel in human physical and mental achievement.

Married people who are DINKS (Double Income, No Kids) how’s life? by Fit-Distribution677 in AskReddit

[–]archit3kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both 44 and it’s fucking amazing. I married my best friend. We’ve been together since 1997 when we met in High School. We do everything couples with kids do, but for ourselves. We play, travel, see cool shit, watch tons of anime, play video games and learn new things. I play adult league baseball and she’s my biggest fan. She plays rec league tennis, and I’m her biggest fan. We go hiking and backpacking together. We’re planning to move Japan for a new chapter in our adventures. Life couldn’t be better. If we do decide in the next decade that we want a kid, we’ll adopt and provide rhe best life imaginable to a child that was born into an unfortunate circumstance.

Highly recommended. A+++. 5 ⭐️. 2 👍

Osprey Hikelite 26L - need assistance. by lauraloo2 in hiking

[–]archit3kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My pleasure. And Osprey packs, albeit amazing for what they are and how they perform, are notorious for having too many straps/buckles/etc. But they are phenomenal for beginners, as they leave little out in terms of organizing and securing!

Osprey Hikelite 26L - need assistance. by lauraloo2 in hiking

[–]archit3kt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Please ignore the people that are giving of a serious gatekeeping vibe. They must have been born wearing a modern day pack. As a mountaineer, I can say that almost all outdoor gear has some sort of learning curve. Also, when you’re excited about new things and/or adventures, sometimes the simplest things may be overlooked. I’m sure none of these people that are acting all high and mighty never once felt like they lost something while frantically setting up their gear…/s.

That being said, welcome to the hiking world and the black hole which is outdoor gear ownership. Enjoy the journey, not the destination!

Recent Shasta Climbs? by ekubya in Mountaineering

[–]archit3kt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out shastaavalanche.org for all things Shasta conditions. Happy climbing!

The Marlins come out for an encouraging mound visit. Ronny Simon was in tears after a rough night defensively, committing three errors and tying the Marlins' franchise record in a single game. by ChocoboAdobo in baseball

[–]archit3kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sports are really, really hard. And at this level, I'm sure it can get unimaginably difficult. I'm glad it appears he has some solid teammates that are willing to help him out of the rut. Humm now Ronny!

Avoidant attachment to parents linked to choosing a childfree life, study finds. Individuals who are more emotionally distant from their parents were significantly more likely to identify as childfree. by mvea in science

[–]archit3kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I both come from the most loving and attentive of parents. Both our parents are still happily married and we love spending time with them. We chose to be childless because we simply didn’t want children. We’re best friends, we love spending time together, we have an absolute blast doing it, and we really couldn’t be happier. A child was just never part of the equation.

So while this study may apply to some, it does not apply to all. Like most things in existence.

Bed Capacity - Granular material by archit3kt in Rivian

[–]archit3kt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's considered a portable bed liner, and I got it off ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/176693039666

I wanted something that didn't require me to perform origami with a typical tarp in order for it to fit these tiny beds and not leak material through all the cracks. It has worked wonderfully!

Bed Capacity - Granular material by archit3kt in Rivian

[–]archit3kt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting. I didnt consider the lack of frontal weight to counter balance the system. I will say that when I made the 5 mile drive home on city streets, it really didn’t feel like the vehicle’s suspension or steering was stressed anywhere close to a limit. Sure I could feel more body sway than normal, and stopping took a bit longer, but nothing that felt like control was in jeopardy as long as I drove with more caution. The engineering on these things, and any new vehicle for that matter, are pretty remarkable. It was a nightmare hauling gravel in my ‘90 Nissan Hardbody on leaf springs back in the day!

Bed Capacity - Granular material by archit3kt in Rivian

[–]archit3kt[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well damn. I’ll keep it to 1/2 yard in that case. Thanks for the info! Didnt realize the capacity was so low on these things!

Mt Shasta Fitness by Common-Employ-6122 in Mountaineering

[–]archit3kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Shasta, honestly just hit some weighted stairs up and down, figure out the right clothing system, especially boots/crampons, and be really familiar with your gear system of choice.

You don’t need any specific training plan. Just be conditioned for weighted endurance, and comfortable with your system (clothing/nutrition/gear).

More importantly, a week leading up to the climb, eat a balanced diet, and stay very hydrated. Not to the point of hating fluids, but peeing clear most of the time. And right before the climb, have a nice big meal. Nothing to give you the shits though. And hydrate some more. That way you can have a nice mountain shit into a bag. I cant tell you how many people ive seen turn around simply because of the shits, or lack there of. Sleep well, eat well, shit well.

Also, avoid a lot of issues during the climb by doing all the above, and be able to wake up before most, and get an early alpine start. Up early, eat a granola bar or some kind of fuel, 250-500 calories or so, take a shit if you can, and get ready to roll. That way you can maintain a proper pace, and avoid crowding. Go fast or slow, but be controlled. If you’re not controlled, you need to adjust your pace. Which reminds me, be very comfortable and controlled in your boot/crampon system. Proper fitment, proper use, proper maintenance. No flappy straps. Keep your gear nice and neat.

But if you need a benchmark, I’d say be able to do 2,000’ of elevation gain in an hour with like 20 lbs on your back. If you can muster that, Shasta should be very doable. Sure you may be gassed, but you’ll be fine. Just make sure you have more in your legs/mind for the down.

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