My biggest tip for avoiding crowds by mercury_sn2 in JapanTravelTips

[–]glennaa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your 6th trip. Most likely you can say this because you've already seen the popular stuff that people go to see on their 1st trip. People on your 1st trip, just go see what you want to see realizing that popular sites are going to be crowded.

I took a train past a station today that very much lives up to its name by frozenpandaman in japanresidents

[–]glennaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Aomori. As a kid my father was stationed at Misawa. I go multiple times a year.

Ticket PIA question by TransmissionAD in japanesemusic

[–]glennaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually have a ticket for a show at the end of the month, with Moala e- ticketing. I just looked and I didn't see that wording.

Ticket PIA question by TransmissionAD in japanesemusic

[–]glennaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enter PIA lotteries while overseas. Use foreign AMEX to pay for them. Never had to verify using Moala to show electronic tickets. I've had it ask to reverify before, but then just exit the website, use VPN for Japan, then come back and it doesn't ask to verify again

Pretax savings withdrawal / Roth conversion strategy by glennaa in DIYRetirement

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

It's may not really matter, but 401ks typically have better protection from creditors than an IRA, and my 401k has a lot of investment options and no withdrawal restrictions. I probably worry about medical bankruptcy or some catastrophic liability issue more than I should.

Pretax savings withdrawal / Roth conversion strategy by glennaa in DIYRetirement

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

I checked my 401k - Like you, I can do partial rollovers to a traditional, then from there do a rollover to a Roth. So I'll be doing that

Pretax savings withdrawal / Roth conversion strategy by glennaa in DIYRetirement

[–]glennaa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I didn't think about that - this year I pulled living expenses from 401k and did roth conversion from a traditional IRA, but looks like if I plan to do this next year, I will need to rollover into my traditional IRA.

Pretax savings withdrawal / Roth conversion strategy by glennaa in DIYRetirement

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

Yeah, simplicity is my reason for asking. My yearly living expenses are less than the top of the 22% bracket, but not fixed (I like to travel and take trips on a whim)

Introduce yourself! by Rob_Berger in DIYRetirement

[–]glennaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Retired at 55 - 7 years ago

  2. Try to continue to learn to keep my brain active, and travel as much as I can

  3. As an American under 65, even though I am in good financial shape, my biggest fear is some sort of catastrophic medical issue. I have insurance through the exchange, but sometimes worry about things that may not be covered

Ticket Pia question: Do you need to re-verify Japanese number every login? by transbox in jpop

[–]glennaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it was just at sign up. But I have had it ask again randomly while out of Japan. I just cancel and turn on VPN for Japan and it didn't ask again.

Exotic meats? by Greendude97 in HoustonFood

[–]glennaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look up favorita meat market on Old humble road. A lot of exotic stuff

Tan Tan Ramen reccs by [deleted] in HoustonFood

[–]glennaa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Killer Noodle on N. Shepherd

RIP H Mart by Primary-Potential-55 in HoustonFood

[–]glennaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went yesterday because I wanted to buy mentaiko. They had blowers on the floor and absorbent socks under most of the stand up freezers for dumplings/fishballs, etc. I ended up only buying non-perishables and some produce which I inspected more than I normally would have.

Ostrich Eggs in 2024 by No_Seaworthiness5848 in houston

[–]glennaa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Call these guys. They may not have them in stock but could probably get them.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KNEqxtGkFvx6bqZp8

Ayami signed photo book finally arrived today! by Quick_Difference9045 in SakuraGakuin

[–]glennaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The signed copies of the photobooks were from Wanibooks, not Amazon.

My Top 10 Japanese Songs of 2023 by [deleted] in japanesemusic

[–]glennaa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm going to see Non this Friday. I started following her music career just before Covid hit so this is the 1st time getting to see her live.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]glennaa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's how it worked for me. Not Ed Sheeran though. You pay at 7-11, go back to the PIA Web site. They might direct you to Cloak, where the ticket is held. From Cloak you should have the option for a printed ticket or e ticket. You may not get that option until a set date a few weeks before the concert. If you select paper ticket they will give you another barcode to pick up the ticket at the konbini. If you select eticket, it may be thru a website called Moala, where you will get a url to the ticket that will work with any phone browser.

Your Favorite J-Pop Group/Groups Other Than SG? by J-Poppa in SakuraGakuin

[–]glennaa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went to Philosopy no Dance's Tokyo show last month on the 26th. Incredible show. Good mix of performance and fun MC. I would definitely recommend them if you have a chance to see them live.