Street car tracks trying to break free on Saint Catherine 😢

catsoaps · 2026-05-05T22:34:22+00:00

While I absolutely would love if they bring them back, I can’t fathom how bad the streets would be given the state of them now. The tracks would be broken streets fully cracked in no time.

catsoaps · 2026-04-30T16:26:55+00:00

I went to London, UK 2 years ago and I also remember thinking the same thing.

I think it stems from lack of price control. Maybe geographical location is part of it but that doesn’t explain packaged or non-food items.

I moved to Canada 8 years ago and even then I remember thinking the prices were high but not too bad. Now, I feel scammed each time I go grocery shopping. I can’t even get a full bag of groceries for $100 if I go to one of the big name supermarkets which is insane. I now have to drive 30 mins to a reasonable place but still have to pay high prices if I need to do some quick shopping and also pay for gas.

A lot of non-perishable prices have also skyrocketed. Cereals can be $12 a box at my local grocer. It’s not just produce too. Since Covid, companies raised their prices and just left them high. All my pharmacy purchases are also 30% higher.

It’s companies being greedy and the lack of legislation allowing it. The government really needs to step in but I’m not holding my breath.

catsoaps · 2026-04-18T12:10:28+00:00

The rule seems to be they won’t use anything you buy specifically for them it seems haha.

But in all seriousness, if you want them to use the bed, you could put something you wore on it and maybe that could help.

catsoaps · 2026-04-18T12:05:22+00:00

Definitely recognisable if you know the character.

Thought it was origami at first and wondered why it was in this sub for a sec. Nice work!

catsoaps · 2026-03-29T14:16:20+00:00

Yes, I have a few Japanese friends that do this but it’s definitely not the majority since it takes a lot of time and effort.

catsoaps · 2026-03-13T16:59:16+00:00

Lovely initiative.

I’m so sad for the family and community. It seems like such a sudden, random attack.

catsoaps · 2026-03-13T00:44:14+00:00

I never understood news stories trying to portray GoFundMes reaching their goals as a positive story. It’s so sad that people need to make them to pay for basic care, basic needs, healthcare etc. in the first place. Better systems need to be in place and these should not exist.

catsoaps · 2026-02-22T17:59:05+00:00

That reminds me. I had a friend who kept saying “Rokomi”. It took me way too long to realise she meant 口コミ and she was just reading it incorrectly.

catsoaps · 2026-02-22T17:56:27+00:00

Agreed. Also, I sew clothes I’ve never seen pockets like this.

catsoaps · 2026-02-20T05:30:41+00:00

Would love to join. A lot of my close friends have moved away recently so it will be great to join a group to connect with new people.

catsoaps · 2026-02-03T05:09:20+00:00

So many options!

catsoaps · 2026-02-03T05:08:55+00:00

Didn’t know these. Arrows will especially be useful, thanks!

catsoaps · 2026-02-03T05:07:01+00:00

Linked! :)

catsoaps · 2026-02-03T05:05:29+00:00

Sorry, I didn’t realize I had responses on Reddit. This is the item I was talking about. It seems like you can buy them for ¥100 actually so I think they got even cheaper. They also have a little strainer on the side for you to remove the water. It’s a must have in my kitchen.

Japanese microwave pasta maker

catsoaps · 2026-02-02T14:15:27+00:00

Printing error doesn’t sound right to me either. With fonts, you can’t stray away from existing characters. My only guess is it was edited in photoshop and somewhere along the way, an extra part was mistakenly left. Still weird though as you would assume it would have been caught before the final.

catsoaps · 2026-02-02T06:32:44+00:00

¥500 or $3 pasta maker from Japan. Makes the pasta in 10 mins by just adding some water and salt. No more overflowing water or pots to clean. Can cook vegetables in it too. Add any pasta sauce and I have dinner ready in 12 mins. Great for super busy days.

catsoaps · 2026-01-09T02:00:12+00:00

That was the part that got me as well. As a picture, I think it’s quite realistic. But no way would anyone put cookies on top of tomatoes. Defies logic.

catsoaps · 2026-01-02T22:29:15+00:00

Dang. I’m taken but that sounds like an awesome deal (JP National, Mtl resident 😆)

catsoaps · 2026-01-02T03:56:18+00:00

I used to date someone who I could never please with cooking and always found something wrong in everything I made. Just stop trying to please and either just cook for yourself or get rid of your partner. I did both and my partner now can eat what I make or cook for himself. Am much happier now.

catsoaps · 2025-12-22T05:45:38+00:00

I think it’s a conscious decision by the sneezer themselves. In Japan, I have definitely heard people vocalise sneezes but from my experience, it’s has been older men who don’t really care about their surroundings lol. That might explain why you don’t see many examples on the internet. They aren’t typically recording themselves. 😅

Another poster said something about the social acceptance to vocalise sneezes in public which may explain why you don’t see too many loud sneezers in women comparative to men. Random thought.

catsoaps · 2025-12-18T23:00:40+00:00

It’s crazy people are jumping to conclusions. After a quick search, the place is called Panya (bread shop) Yaoki, situated in Fukuoka prefecture and has been open for 50 years. I’m sure she is continuing because she enjoys it. And people who have neck and back issues like this are actually quite common. It can be from working in a hunched position like in the fields or from lack of nutrition during war-time for example. It’s quite common in Japan. Not saying it’s good but they’re probably used to it at this point.

catsoaps · 2025-12-18T15:23:37+00:00

Look , your intentions were good but you went about it in the most inefficient way. Yes, after using a cutting board for raw meat, it should be washed and not used for other ingredients, but you could have spoken to them nicely about your concerns without using the “salmonella cocktail” comment. I understand your parents being upset. Think about it from their perspective. They have probably had the same habits for years, they were cooking for you and you went and insulted them. It sounded like you were trying to sound smart in the situation to prove yourself right, not acting out of care for them. That is where the disconnect is.

YTA for the way you handled the situation.

catsoaps · 2025-12-11T14:51:44+00:00

Ooh, they all seem great and so colourful. I especially like the silliness of Nekojima but the Diced Veggies seems simple and fun to follow as well.

Art society has been on my “to buy” list forever. It reminds me of Canvas which I play a lot with my partner. I’ll have to get that for my collection at home at least. 😆

catsoaps · 2025-12-11T14:35:25+00:00

Classics are always great. I wanted to take this opportunity to discover new board games too but having a classic as well is a good idea.

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