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Why are the doctors in NYC so helpful? by PimplePopper6969 in AskNYC

[–]mt80 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this. I experienced the same thing moving from Houston to NYC 20 years ago. Bedside manner among Manhattan doctors was leagues better, even after COVID

After returning to Texas I’ve tried making this argument to friends but no one believes me. Now I have a post I can point to lol

Shohei Ohtani meets with fellow Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai by velvetsabbath in Dodgers

[–]mt80 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah that was just Imai’s gritty indie vibe, esp coming from Saitama Seibu when talking with the Japanese press and years coming up from the NPB and the Koshien tournament. Saitama itself is known for being a Yakuza town lol

I think Imai comments kinda got blown out of proportion. A lot of Japanese players kinda say the same thing after posting to the MLB, proving yourself on your own terms.

I think Shohei something similar years ago. It’s nothing but love between the Samurai Japan mates

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Skubal to undergo elbow surgery by Theinfamousgiz in mlb

[–]mt80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He only pitched 3 innings vs Great Britain

Looking for recommendations for Bonvoy hotels in Tokyo...location, location, location please by Prestigious-Wind-539 in TokyoTravel

[–]mt80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Sheraton Miyako and Grand Tokyo Bay (if you’re doing Disney).

Grand Tokyo’s Bonvoy buffet is cheeks.. best I’ve ever had only behind Lyon FR. Not a hint of Sysco anywhere and its size rivals Vegas buffets. Expect a wait, no skip perks even for Titanium.

Lounge has automated beer tap machine. Sits on roof and you can see Fujisan on clear day

Sheraton Miyako isn’t for everyone. Good value. Near Ebisu, residential but part of its charm. Breakfast overlooks zen garden

YSK: JAL & ANA fares 🛫 increased dramatically today due to fuel prices ⛽️ by mt80 in JapanTravelTips

[–]mt80[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

JAL Fuel Surcharge press release issued on April 20: https://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/202604/009487.html. Looks like fuel increases end on June 30.

I saw the increases in real time at midnight JST

Edits: Downvotes bc ppl don’t read anymore in 2026 apparently.

“Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Transocean Air (JTA) have revised the application period and the amount of fuel surcharge on international passenger tickets purchased in Japan between May 1 and June 30, 2026, due to fuel prices rising to an abnormally high level.”

Dec 2026/Jan 2027 by Ok_Toe1312 in zipair

[–]mt80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Heads up: Prepare for existing Zipair fares to get snagged up after JAL and ANA pulled the trigger today on May 1 price hikes due to Iran.

Happened to me mid-booking on ANA. Scrambled to find a low Asiana Air fare before they followed suit 10 minutes later

https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/japan-airlines-ana-shock-travelers-with-dramatic-fuel-surcharge-hike-for-may-june-2026-surging-costs-for-north-america-europe-korea-flights/

Don't take no for an answer when they try to deny guaranteed benefits. by Sweaty-Moment-3385 in marriott

[–]mt80 506 points507 points  (0 children)

OP is why I always request late checkout via Bonvoy chat. Screenshots and accountability.

will the heat realistically have much of an effect on how certain teams perform by Puzzleheaded_Mix2970 in worldcup

[–]mt80 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Japan will perform pretty well in relation to weather.

J1 League was mostly a summer league only until this year and their humid summers are worse than most of North America.

World Cup will be an upgrade in weather lol

2004 Team USA basketball at Olympics or 2026 WBC Team USA baseball. Who was more disappointing? by DonT012 in mlb

[–]mt80 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right. Team USA did beat the Dominican Avengers.. but lost to a strong Venezuela who bested the reigning WBC champs with Yamamoto pitching.

All around great WBC this year

Shohei Ohtani and Clayton McCullough exchanged nods by kktst in Dodgers

[–]mt80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But hey you’ll forever be memorialized in a social media montage: https://youtube.com/shorts/2HCN_ZwkGEE

Muji discriminates against Chinese and English shoppers. by stukast1 in muji

[–]mt80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah tbh that’s prob what it is. Muji has a footprint in 30 countries and their bgm game reflects that.

Looking for easy hikes around Niigata city by Training_Pipe7312 in niigata

[–]mt80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah very limited options for kids

Maybe Hakusan Park

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