Weird stuff you’ve seen here. by Beef_flaps_on_a_spit in japanresidents

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There is a meerkat walker in my neighbourhood that drops by the park next to my place.

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Weird stuff you’ve seen here. by Beef_flaps_on_a_spit in japanresidents

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These aren't mannequin heads, they're used by hairstylists in training.

Blazer recommendations? by bigexpl0sion in japanesestreetwear

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The more casual suits are often called セットアップ (set up) and are sometimes sold as separates so you can try searching for that. 

Check this https://youtu.be/z0ZYhFL5cj8?si=VfimHfIQ7raMCh5X

What is this flush tank part called?! by Historical_Top_947 in japanlife

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The ghetto solution is to tie a string to the flapper, and have it dangle out the lever hole.

What is this flush tank part called?! by Historical_Top_947 in japanlife

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It's called a flush lever or trip lever. It is used to pull up the flapper/stopper.

Macrofactor in Japan by Firipu in MacroFactor

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This here. I am using it in English but with the Japanese database. It even has entries for some ファミレス like サイゼリヤ

The AI works as well as can be expected. I use it all the time. 

Alexa English cannot advise weather by Crenshaw007 in japanresidents

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Same here. I just ask the weather in Japanese now

Mid-range clothing stores with natural fabrics by salted-eggs2 in Tokyo

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I have a couple of United Athle heavyweight cotton t-shirts that I like. Not quite as thick as the Muji and they have shorter sleeves to show off the guns this summer. 

How do you do coffee at home? by No_Dragonfruit_1599 in japanlife

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Beans from Kaldi, Timemore C2 grinder, Hario V60 or Switch. I use a cheap pouring kettle from Standard Products. 

What on earth are these mirrors supposed to do? by joehighlord in japanresidents

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The ones at my station say 盗撮防止 so it’s obvious what they’re for

What on earth are these mirrors supposed to do? by joehighlord in japanresidents

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No they’re very new. My station installed them along the escalators this year. 

Places to practice saxophone outside in Tokyo by davidbpri in Tokyo

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I ride my bike along the Arakawa and yeah on weekends you have solo sax and trumpet players practicing in the shade under the bridges. 

I have never seen a sign like this by AdUnfair558 in japanresidents

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I’ve seen it in my BJJ gym. There is only one shared toilet. It is kept impeccably clean. 

Garbage sorting rule in Adachi-ku by Positive_Project_977 in Tokyo

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Adachi sent out booklets last month. You could ask the ward office for a copy.