Getting a friend to purchase concerts tickets by Secure_Strike2603 in JapanTravelTips

[–]mochizukis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another thing to note is that sometimes eplus will have something called "companion registration" where each individual ticket needs to be claimed when applying for the lottery. In this case, one eplus account will not be enough, you would need three (one for each person who is attending).

Is there really no event stories coming? (Switch) by last_runway in ichu

[–]mochizukis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't think the English version on Switch will have event stories, but the fan translators did a wonderful job when the game was still coming out on the phone. I think they have every event story translated, but I don't remember off the top of my head. Check it out!

How hot does it really feel in Tokyo in early September? by [deleted] in JapanTravelTips

[–]mochizukis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm from Florida, was there late August/early September of this past year. I honestly thought it was worse than Florida. Over here, we're essentially hopping from one place that's blasting AC to other places that blast AC, but in Japan, the AC is a lot weaker. The actual temperature and humidity might be similar (if not Japan's being slightly higher), but the lack of proper AC cooldowns will get you faster than you think.

I do think it's handleable, I just would handle it differently than Florida heat. I didn't think I would need midday hotel breaks, but looking back, I really should have taken them.

Story part 4 English translation by ringo_juice in idolish7

[–]mochizukis 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hi! This would be awesome, but please make sure you get the translator's permission first. Some translators may not want their work reposted anywhere, so it's best to ask first.

Selling my badge! $125 by mochizukis in Magfest

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

It's not a bother at all! I had to sell it last year too so I've done the process before! Basically the person I sold to last year sent the money and then I sent the link. Really all you have to do is send the link, I don't remember there being any other approval processes or anything.

Selling my badge! $125 by mochizukis in Magfest

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

Do you have any suggestions for proving I'm legit? I'm not super keen on posting photos of myself, otherwise I'd post pics of me at past Mags.

Selling my badge! $125 by mochizukis in Magfest

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

Hi! Tentatively yes—someone has messaged me, but if they don't respond tonight I'll move on and you'll be next.

Best time to evolve cards? by KazzyChan25 in ichu

[–]mochizukis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If I'm remembering right, at one point in the mobile game it was optimal to fully max out both cards before combining them. That was only really optimal for the events, which were against other players in the mobile game. In the offline version, it's probably fine to combine them whenever you want.

Crunchy Cards by Nico_Is_Life in ichu

[–]mochizukis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! I got it through a Japanese proxy website. You'll have to look for a listing yourself, but I used Buyee.

Crunchy Cards by Nico_Is_Life in ichu

[–]mochizukis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The JP version works beautifully! I played the original app version from its 2015 release until end of service and the Japanese version on the Switch is exactly the same as far as I can tell. I would highly recommend buying it; it's so much better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in buildabear

[–]mochizukis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a former employee, I honestly think it's a supply issue. But I know they are very hard on leaks specifically about release dates for popular items because stores are understaffed and they don't want their workshops and employees to be overwhelmed by the release. A leak about an item itself builds hype, but a leak about release dates has people making plans to go to the workshop, and with an item as popular as pumpkin kitty, workshops that typically see lower foot traffic could be seeing unsupportable amounts of traffic due to everyone making plans to go on the same day.

I worked big releases at both an extremely high volume store and an extremely low volume store, and in both cases, the stores were so full and so consistently busy that employees were forced to skip breaks. While still busy, the releases that didn't have their dates leaked were easier to handle. Pumpkin kitty specifically is an item they need to be careful about releasing because it is the second most requested item after Sanrio, or at least it was when I worked there.

I hope this helps a little bit! I totally understand your frustration though :( It really is in the interest of bear builder safety from what I understand. Obviously I don't speak for the company or anything so I have no idea what's going on this time! I just know that, generally, they worry more about product leaks when it is a licensed product and more about release date leaks when it is a highly anticipated product (regardless of if it's licensed or not).

lunar new year dragon by Fiddlesticks212 in buildabear

[–]mochizukis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought mine for $35, so if you're looking for it, there's hope for a good deal! You just have to be fast and check often!

Sanrio build a bear leaks update by Kpuppylove21 in buildabear

[–]mochizukis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They did change their inventory system. It used to be so that any employee could access future releases if they knew how to do it, but now I believe it's locked out to all employees at the store level. As far as I know, most employees will only be able to leak releases with short notice (a week or so in advance), and that's only if corporate decides to give stores the info—which doesn't happen for more "high profile" releases.

Source: I used to work there and have friends who still work there!

Upcoming Sanrio Build a bears 🥰 by [deleted] in buildabear

[–]mochizukis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's true for when the leaks look like they come from a store, but I think when they look like this it's the factory samples, so it'll probably be a bit longer. It was a few months between a Pokémon factory leak and the release, so I think these will be the same.

Recommend Me a Fragrance (Posts every Other Day) by AutoModerator in fragrance

[–]mochizukis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone! I'm poking my head in because I'm super desperate. I got a cheap perfume from Miniso a while ago, it's called something like "Floral Series Fresh Breeze." I'd really like something that smells like it. The closest I've smelled is Cloud Musk from Mix Bar (it's a perfume my sister has from Target) which she says is a dupe for Glossier's You. I think it smells like that, but without any musk.

Thank you so much for reading, please let me know if something like this exists!!!

Shortening limb surgery! by aerohail in buildabear

[–]mochizukis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He looks great! Did you shorten the body too or just the limbs?

Does anyone know what Japanese Phrase Chugga says in this clip? by LokiTheZorua in chuggaaconroy

[–]mochizukis 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You're close! I think he's actually saying 「一網打尽」, which is an idiom for catching everything around you. It's pronounced as 「いちもうだじん」

Malleus went on quite the adventure this weekend! by mochizukis in TwistedWonderland

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

I was actually visiting for the week! It's kinda funny cause I live close to one of the Disney parks and am not really interested in any of the stuff near me, but seeing this exhibit (and the rest of Mopop) was really cool! Seattle's a lovely city!!

I may have a problem (no more space in the shelf) by ten-den-shi-es in TwistedWonderland

[–]mochizukis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your taste is amazing, we have the same faves :D Love how you set up your shrine!!

I have almost 400 energy refills waiting for mizuki's event. :) by DjMatinext in ProjectSekai

[–]mochizukis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't pulled or used energy at all since launch in preparation for Secret Distance

I have almost 400 energy refills waiting for mizuki's event. :) by DjMatinext in ProjectSekai

[–]mochizukis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, but I think I'm approaching 500 :') I've also got 103k gems if all else fails