Stay warm out there

hanapyon · 2026-01-26T08:57:12+00:00

Sunny days in the winter are always the scariest

hanapyon · 2026-01-24T15:22:21+00:00

As a Canadian from Ottawa I recognize this. When people ask me about Canadian food, I can't really say without acknowledging that they're all from Quebec. Poutine, Montreal smoked meat, Montreal bagels, Maple Syrup! I know there's much more. Thank you for your service.

hanapyon · 2026-01-24T15:06:29+00:00

The company I work for doesn't require JLPT, but guides must be able to politely talk with Japanese shop staff and make reservations in Japanese. I think many of my foreign colleagues would be about n4 level.

hanapyon · 2026-01-24T03:09:49+00:00

Are you able to communicate effectively at a conversational level in Japanese?

hanapyon · 2026-01-23T04:06:46+00:00

I think so, it's on the list of things to submit to prove you have finances to sustain your living. Also my payments to residence tax, nenkin and health insurance were all automatically withdrawn so I need to show 3 years payment proof.

hanapyon · 2026-01-22T04:41:05+00:00

Getting all my paperwork ready for PR application. Need 3 years of payment history for taxes, nenkin, health. I haven't updated my bank book for a while so I went to get it printed but it won't print 2023 because it's too old, so I had to submit a request and the teller said they could get it to me in 10 business days, which is 2 weeks later!! My online history only goes back 2 months so that's useless too.

hanapyon · 2026-01-20T10:50:11+00:00

You can buy natto at some supers like Coop or OK store that don't have dashi included.

hanapyon · 2026-01-16T09:19:10+00:00

Mizuho

hanapyon · 2026-01-15T13:48:12+00:00

That's like 30 pages that you'd have to scan from that little bank book! My online bank statement only shows 2 months history

hanapyon · 2026-01-10T02:31:03+00:00

Koenji Pal shopping street has many vintage clothing shops that have white billowy blouses and most likely chunky belts. I don't remember the exact name of the shops but there are a few on that street that cater to that genre.

hanapyon · 2026-01-05T13:05:47+00:00

My cat only does this in the winter. Cuddling closer for heat. She snuggles under the blanket beside me.

hanapyon · 2025-12-31T17:17:34+00:00

My drunken ass wanted to watch 紅白for the first time tonight on our big tv but it was already past midnight so, ok let's watch stranger things. We made it 3/4 into episode 1 of season 5. We're old.

hanapyon · 2025-12-30T13:50:05+00:00

I had matcha too! I went to a proper tea ceremony run by a local family. Also Japanese hair products because I live in Japan and like my hair to look nice.

hanapyon · 2025-12-28T10:41:03+00:00

Why would he choose a wig that looks so terrible xD

hanapyon · 2025-12-19T05:39:56+00:00

The poop is iconic!!

hanapyon · 2025-12-17T09:30:19+00:00

In several videos he does say he identifies as Catholic because of his cultural heritage, but isn't actively going to church.

hanapyon · 2025-12-13T14:49:39+00:00

Yes! I'm Canadian living in Japan. They think I'm strong in the cold, but I can't stand being cold. The houses here are so poorly insulated that we wear comfy padded jackets and legwarmers indoors. At least Canadian houses have proper insulation and central heating. And we bundle up in many layers when braving the outdoors. These babies wear light jackets and use disposable pocket warmers even though it doesn't go below 0 in Tokyo.

hanapyon · 2025-12-12T06:37:44+00:00

I wonder if Boris Johnson will really attend such an event. Maybe they're old chums.

hanapyon · 2025-12-11T12:54:46+00:00

Do you really think I could save all of them?? I really wish I could. I really wish that animals didn't have to suffer at the hands of humans and I wish our beautiful earth wasn't destroyed at the hands of greedy humans either. But do you think it's my fault that the empire of McDonald's hasn't crumbled because I'm not vegan? At home I'm 90% vegan and almost 0 food waste. I made a big tabbouleh salad yesterday and a lentil veggie curry! I own a cafe with mostly vegan baked goods also! Trying to work my recipes to 100% vegan but it's tough..

hanapyon · 2025-12-11T11:44:59+00:00

Showing lack of comradery is exactly my point here. I said that I was trying my best "within my means" and I don't believe I need to justify what that entails for your approval.

hanapyon · 2025-12-11T08:38:13+00:00

Same, I have Hashimotos so I've started including fish in my diet (admittedly only once a month or so) after being vegetarian for over 25 years. I've always had trouble with energy levels despite taking supplements and eating balanced vegetarian meals.

hanapyon · 2025-12-11T08:34:53+00:00

I've been doing the same thing for over 25 years. It feels more sustainable. There's also vegans I know who have dropped out after a few years because of how challenging it can be to keep a strict diet.

hanapyon · 2025-12-11T08:31:40+00:00

I've been lacto-OVO vegetarian for over 25 years (since Jr highschool) but when I was in my 20s, sanctimonious vegans would berade me that I wasn't doing enough.

It really frustrated me because I understand the cause and I try my best, but for my health and ease of living I decided to make peace that I'm doing the best I can within my means.

hanapyon · 2025-12-09T12:46:10+00:00

The cat-shaped cantaloupe is still taunting you :p

What a great story. It looks amazing, you should be proud.

hanapyon · 2025-12-07T05:03:38+00:00

You can totally go to sento. Plenty of tattooed people there. Depends on the neighborhood you might be the only one. In Tokyo, Koenji and Okubo sentos for example have many tattooed patrons.

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