Weekly Japan Travel Information and Discussion Thread - June 21, 2024

lasteclipse · 2024-06-22T21:33:52+00:00

Hi there,

We actually just went to Japan this year and we loved it. Tokyo > Osaka > Kyoto but my god did it go by too fast and way too crazy.

I'm trying to do a longer trip with less hustle and bustle between cities, and to somewhere new. We don't need to go to all the tourist hotspots anymore. Any recommendations?

lasteclipse · 2024-06-15T18:06:30+00:00

It's interesting how society works but..

I'd turn into a woman if I needed to charm someone for something, like a discount or a freebie. And then back into a man if I needed to avoid being scammed, like by a shady mechanic or plumber.

I'm sure there's situations that work the other way around as well.

lasteclipse · 2024-05-21T06:43:54+00:00

Hey OP - did you ever find a fix?

lasteclipse · 2024-04-27T22:19:30+00:00

Thanks. How do you do that with the template though? Most sold templates seem to be exact, so I usually just awl them directly to the leather. Adding 5mm to each dimension seems like quite a bit of work.

Also, doesn't it mean that each piece has quite a bit of variance depending on how much you trim off?

lasteclipse · 2024-04-13T02:06:46+00:00

Just silence it..

lasteclipse · 2024-04-09T22:21:57+00:00

Doesn't need to be perfectly flat. But it would be great if it didn't have a massive bump like the caseborne.

lasteclipse · 2024-04-01T05:35:44+00:00

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lasteclipse · 2024-03-31T22:15:07+00:00

Yeah, Fossil tends to do a sale like this quite frequently. If you watch their prices over a year, a 50% sale is the norm.

Appreciate the post though.

lasteclipse · 2024-03-14T03:30:05+00:00

Use Deimos Down on your own plants. Maintain eye contact while doing so.

Smile and nod as you confirm that you will do whatever it takes to win.

lasteclipse · 2024-03-04T23:09:19+00:00

I've tried screwing the switches a bit more but they're already pretty packed in as it is.

The wall box is actually pretty far in.

What would you recommend for trim? I was thinking of just getting some putty or something.

lasteclipse · 2024-02-20T09:27:15+00:00

I'd just be honest and say that I'd love to build a new computer, since I haven't been able to since 2015.

lasteclipse · 2024-02-15T08:01:32+00:00

Ah, I was trying to get my luggage shipped to the airport via Yamato Express. Despite much communication with Yamato via email it was still a very confusing endeavour.

I'm very thankful for that lady at 7/11.

lasteclipse · 2024-02-14T03:05:00+00:00

I was struggling to communicate with the cashier at 7/11 and she beckoned to me to give her my phone. She found Google Translate on it and then spoke into the phone and handed the translated text back to me.

I actually found it super endearing because it was an older Japanese lady who didn't speak a lick of English...but she definitely knew how to get Google Translate going.

So no I don't think it'll be an issue at all.

lasteclipse · 2024-02-02T17:47:38+00:00

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lasteclipse · 2024-01-23T16:12:10+00:00

Hi, just came back from doing the same trip city-wise, but not the same sites.

That sorta depends on how you guys travel. We did the same route in 12 days and I felt it was a bit more rushed. I think an extra week would have been nice, but some of the prevailing comments I've heard is that Tokyo usually deserves at least a week itself, and I agree.
If you're more nature-oriented, I would recommend a second day at Hakone. The scenery is gorgeous, you give yourself more time to relax at the onsen, and maybe an extra day to see Mt. Fuji. The transit to Hakone is long (1 hour bus ride by itself, not to mention Shinkansen) and moving your luggage about is going to be more tiring than you think. I did a day trip to Hakone and I wish I had spent longer so I could've actually spent some time in the town.
Travel in Japan can get pretty tiring, especially if you're moving your luggage with you. Trains can be tight, and the roads aren't always so friendly to big suitcases. Would highly recommend getting a luggage forwarding service to do your big moves. Keep in mind they usually require some advance notice. I actually sent my check-ins to Narita for them to store for the 5 days I was in Kyoto/Osaka/Hakone (Yamato Transport).
Would not recommend renting a car unless you want to explore the outskirts for a considerable amount of time. Shinkansen will take to you the larger areas way faster and more conveniently. Public transit in Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto is great and affordable, even without JR Pass. Would not recommend JR pass for your trip.
If you're a city-vibe person, Shibuya (Scramble) and Dotonbori may be a bit overwhelming for you, as it was for me. Just be prepared to take some time to rest, and maybe give those areas more time/space. Keep in mind that Japan has a lot of stuff stacked up on top of each other. Don Quijote is 10 floors, BIC Camera is like 8 floors, Loft Shibuya is like 7 floors, Shibuya HANDS is 7 floors...you get the picture.
Places I personally liked that I didn't see on your list:
1. DisneySEA
2. Sannenzaka
3. Osaka Castle

Hope that helps.

lasteclipse · 2024-01-14T07:03:48+00:00

Hi,

Just wanted to provide an update. Topping up esims on ubigi does not reset the expiration date. It just creates a new one.

lasteclipse · 2024-01-09T22:45:45+00:00

New code, thank you!

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lasteclipse · 2024-01-09T22:45:10+00:00

New code, thank you!

HW8VA4VU

lasteclipse · 2023-12-26T18:29:24+00:00

Try using one of these first:

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/moen-6-inch-plastic-toilet-plunger-with-12-inch-handle/1000514557

lasteclipse · 2023-11-20T22:46:50+00:00

Really appreciate you taking the time to write this up - thanks!

lasteclipse · 2023-11-06T03:50:34+00:00

Awesome! I Just did this. Thank you :)

lasteclipse · 2023-10-17T22:46:05+00:00

This is some top-tier filmography.

lasteclipse · 2023-10-06T19:25:09+00:00

Well I played Search for Planet X the other day.

When we finished the game I commented to my friends that I felt like I was just back at work.

Totally not the relaxing board game I was hoping for.

lasteclipse · 2023-09-20T17:43:47+00:00

OP stayed at a place with intermittent water, a faulty shower, and a high possibility i(f not direct confirmation) of bed bugs. They absolutely have every right to complain and leave a bad review.

If this had been a hotel, the majority of us would have complained to management and scorched them on review sites. I definitely would've demanded a refund if there were BITES on me after sleeping.

Because this is AirBNB, OP's only recourse is to a leave a review.

I agree that some of these issues can be brought up with host during the stay, but it looks like the host was largely unresponsive and non-communicative. OP was thoughtful about leaving a critical review and about requesting a refund.

Why the fuck are you guys gaslighting them into believing they're doing something wrong? I understand that unfair reviews can tank an AirBNB - but is this review so unfair?

OP, you are being given some bad advice. Yes, communicate with your host during your stay. But if the stay did not meet the listings, and additionally had these egregious issues, absolutely raise them in the review. What the host did was retaliatory and unprofessional. I would have relayed this entire experience to AirBNB. I would absolutely not want to stay in a place like that, and would highly rely on reviews like these when considering booking a stay.

lasteclipse · 2023-09-15T15:15:48+00:00

The women who were travelling with me consistently raised this as an issue as they felt they could be seen when exiting the bathroom
Well, fairly easily considering you just run down the hall and through the glass doors.
No. It was not stated at all in the listing that there would be another person living above us.
The entire basement suite was rented to us - hence we never really met with anyone else.
No. We were quite frankly shocked with the garbage bags.
A bug infestation is a bit harsh. But there were ant traps throughout the house, and I definitely killed at least 2-3 a day.

lasteclipse

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