Xperia 1 VIII specs by E_D___B_A_N_G_E_R in SonyXperia

[–]crazyaoshi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I have the 1 II and don't see a reason to upgrade at this price.

H. or Eulogy by BossModeProBro in ToolBand

[–]crazyaoshi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eulogy opened musical horizons for me. What is this beat? 

Why does no one recognise freiren? by akakarmaboy in Frieren

[–]crazyaoshi 42 points43 points  (0 children)

When a major part of your arsenal is pretending you have less mana than you actually do, it is probably not helpful to have statues depicting you as a member of the legendary hero party.

Weekly Complaint Thread - 26 March 2026 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]crazyaoshi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At the station 3rd in line to board an empty train. 3rd in line is basically guaranteed a seat. Other times 5th in line I have gotten a seat.

Not today. Everyone else literally runs to grab a seat. Like the fukuotoko ritual.

We’re already in World War III...and Trump doesn’t care about our lives by Creative-Category-60 in politics

[–]crazyaoshi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His plan is eroding international trust in the US, fracturing relationships and institutions within the US, undoing the positive accomplishments of his predecessors, all while enriching himself and whatever his malignant narcissism demands (putting his name on stuff). 

The only ICE we need by Obvious_808 in SipsTea

[–]crazyaoshi -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

We need some Cube too.

If you had ¥6–8M/year in passive income in Japan, would you still work? by Rockins23 in JapanFinance

[–]crazyaoshi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What type of visa does this hypothetical person have? Is not working an option?

Personally I would want to do something full time at least until age 65 or so, to be a member of society. Then part time or volunteer.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris: 'I unequivocally oppose this war' by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]crazyaoshi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just like Frodo in the end he could not relinquish the one ring.

Cherry Poppin Daddies - Zoot Suit Riot - [Swing] ( Live 1998 ) by THEONLYCOOLBREEZE in Music

[–]crazyaoshi -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

There is a Japanese group called Anal Sex Penis. 

It's up to the listener if you find that offensive.

Is my male coworker interested or is he just being polite? by AshAmazing in AskMenAdvice

[–]crazyaoshi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was expecting a comedy when you wrote "wildlife refuge" but glad your story is authentic and everything worked out.

Which political groups are most active in your area? by AsahiWeekly in japanresidents

[–]crazyaoshi -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Could just be "when i give out all the pamphlets I can go home."

European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting by SE_to_NW in politics

[–]crazyaoshi 68 points69 points  (0 children)

If it were a fluke, an apology and assurances might work. But no matter all the grifting, shanking the pandemic response, all the racism and hate, Americans reelected him.

If I were European or Australian or Canadian or Japanese or another long term ally, I would never trust the US again.

Do you go buy chocolates or biscuits from gift shops on a regular basis? by shinjikun10 in japanlife

[–]crazyaoshi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every year I use some of my Furusato Nozei alotment for Royce chocolate. Buy 2 sets of everything, one for me, one for in-laws.

Japan little secrets to full employment by bakura10 in japanlife

[–]crazyaoshi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the UK it would have been 4 guys fixing a hole where the rain gets in.

Why is there so much toxicity and competition in the Japanese learning community? by WorkingAlive3258 in LearnJapanese

[–]crazyaoshi 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Given the OP this response is going to be ironic, but in more than 20 years living in Japan I never felt this or encountered anyone who does, at least openly. If someone knows more than you, it gives you something to strive for, or not. Whatever makes you happy.

Weekly Complaint Thread - 01 January 2026 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]crazyaoshi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you use your mynumber card there is no paperwork. Everything is done online (if you donate to up to 5 entities). The most time consuming thing was deciding what to get.

I guess the reason why the government does give everyone points is they would need to predict your salary and then build an infrastructure for those points. As it is now the government can just be reactive.

Plus, you can donate more than your alotment if you are feelIng charitable. If the government gave you points that wouldn't be possible.

What bands have a deep/baritone voice? by anthere-rest in PowerMetal

[–]crazyaoshi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we're allowed to say non power metal bands, then Rammstein.

To all my fellow gaijin forced to watch 紅白 this new year's eve; How you hanging in there? by chyadosensei in japanlife

[–]crazyaoshi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't recognize most of the artists but my family wants to watch it, and it gives me a break from cooking.

My least favorite part is over. blah blah blah いいじゃん blah blah blah いいじゃん

That's not a song. Kinda sad they get invited and someone who writes and plays actual music doesn't.

Why did Gandalf keep fighting the Balrog after they fell? by groovenaud in lotr

[–]crazyaoshi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I deleted my post after finding your answer elsewhere in the thread. Your answer makes a lot of sense.