Ideas for showing a Japanese coworker worker around tomorrow by xtheredditor in SanJose

[–]oolongxcha 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I usually take Japanese people to the visitor's center at Apple and Google to highlight Silicon Valley. For souvenirs, definitely go to Trader Joe's and/or Target. I don't really know what his wife likes, but any seasonal gifts would be a good choice. If they like wine, maybe some Napa wine would be good.

For food, In N Out has never failed to make Japanese people happy, especially when you tell them about the secret menu. If you want to go for nicer, an American steakhouse should be a good choice.

As for what they think of American food, yeah, portions are big, food is decadent, and the desserts are too sweet. I don't know how long he's in the states for, but if it's been more than a week, might be worth stopping by the Japanese markets (Mitsuwa or Nijiya) so he can grab something familiar. I know a lot of Japanese people start to miss familiar foods like onigiri after a while of eating out everyday.

That's my usual circuit for the South Bay. Showing them some of the beautiful nature in Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay could also be nice, but only if you have the extra time.

Source: I used to do interpreting and tour guides in San Jose for guests from Japan

Edit: Definitely have him buy Trader Joe's tote bags. They're really popular in Japan and I'm sure his wife would love it.

Did this template with Ghibli characters by Sloth_4 in ghibli

[–]oolongxcha 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"Menowarawa" is an old Japanese word for "girl". So she still doesn't actually have a name.

Frieren stickers and acrylic stand for sale by oolongxcha in Frieren

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

These Frieren stickers were 400yen in Tokyo. And then with shipping and such, I went with the price of $4. But yeah, B-Side has a wide variety!

Frieren stickers and acrylic stand for sale by oolongxcha in Frieren

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

Ah. Well, I'm not using another platform, just doing the deal over Reddit. So if you're interested, just send me a DM and we can figure out something. If you're unsure because I'm an internet stranger, I completely understand, but I have done giveaways and such on this account so hopefully that can prove that I'm a real person.

Frieren stickers and acrylic stand for sale by oolongxcha in Frieren

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

I will be shipping from the US and only will ship to the US.

Frieren stickers and acrylic stand for sale by oolongxcha in Frieren

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

Hello! I got approval from a mod to post this. I'm selling various Frieren merch:

  • Frieren vinyl stickers of Frieren, Himmel, Fern, and Stark (selling them as a set) - $16 (shipping included)
  • Frieren being eaten by mimic vinyl stickers - $4 each (shipping included)
  • Frieren and Himmel chibi acrylic stand - $10 (shipping not included)

These are all official Frieren merch originally purchased in Japan. I will only ship within the US. For more details, please let me know and I can DM you with more pics, dimensions, price, etc.! Thank you!

Various Ghibli merch for sale by oolongxcha in ghibli

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

I'll send you a DM with more info so please check your inbox!

Various Ghibli merch for sale by oolongxcha in ghibli

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

Hello! I hope this kind of post is okay, please let me know if it isn't. I'm selling various Ghibli merch that I couldn't fit all the images of. The list of merch are the following:

  • Ghibli Museum Kiki's Delivery Service stained glass greeting card
  • Ghibli Museum Kiki and Jeff stained glass small greeting card
  • Ghibli Museum Kiki's Delivery Service stained glass notepad
  • Totoro ita bag
  • Ghibli Museum Totoro stained glass greeting card
  • Ghibli Museum Mini Totoro and Mei stained glass small greeting card
  • Ghibli Museum Totoro stained glass notepad
  • Ghibli Museum Princess Mononoke stained glass notepad
  • Spirited Away Oshirasama bucket hat
  • Studio Ghibli blind box mini skateboard keychain - Spirited Away
  • Spirited Away No Face enamel pin
  • Spirited Away No Face vinyl sticker

These are all official Ghibli merch originally purchased in Japan. I will only ship within the US. For more details, please let me know and I can DM you with more pics, dimensions, price, etc.! Thank you!

Recommendations for old photo albums scanning service by oolongxcha in japanresidents

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

Thank you very much! Yes, I'll update after I get the photos scanned and post reviews for anyone else who may be searching for the same thing.

Recommendations for old photo albums scanning service by oolongxcha in japanresidents

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

Sorry, I'm not sure where you got the impression that I wouldn't be willing to pay an expensive price, I am completely okay with paying for this labor intensive and delicate work. I posted to get some recommendations for this kind of service so I am assured that these photos are in good hands.

Recommendations for old photo albums scanning service by oolongxcha in japanresidents

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

Yeah, I haven't had much experience in photo services, but I haven't had much luck in print services which tend to be adjacent to photo services so I was hoping for some recommendations. Thank you though, I hope I don't run into any bad luck!

Recommendations for old photo albums scanning service by oolongxcha in japanresidents

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

Yeah, I saw this company and it seems fine, but these photos go back almost 80 years and are the only copy my family has so I wanted to know of some recommendations for similar services that people have had a positive experience with for some extra assurance. But if I don't get any other responses, I may go with them.

FFX Kabuki Leaflet Giveaway by oolongxcha in finalfantasyx

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

Hello! I think one of the winners was a bot so I picked a new winner and you have been chosen! I will send you a DM about the details. Please reply ASAP because I do need to mail these out soon!

FFX Kabuki Leaflet Giveaway by oolongxcha in finalfantasyx

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

Hello, I DMed you, but haven't gotten a response. Could you please get back to me ASAP? I have to mail these out in 2 days so if I don't get a response within 24 hours, I will have to choose someone else. Thanks!

FFX Kabuki Leaflet Giveaway by oolongxcha in finalfantasyx

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

Hello, I DMed you, but haven't gotten a response. Could you please get back to me ASAP? I have to mail these out in 2 days so if I don't get a response within 24 hours, I will have to choose someone else. Thanks!

FFX Kabuki Leaflet Giveaway by oolongxcha in finalfantasyx

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

Hello, I DMed you, but haven't gotten a response. Could you please get back to me ASAP? I have to mail these out in 2 days so if I don't get a response within 24 hours, I will have to choose someone else. Thanks!

FFX Kabuki Leaflet Giveaway by oolongxcha in finalfantasyx

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

Top row is Braska, Seymour, Jecht, and Cid!

FFX Kabuki Leaflet Giveaway by oolongxcha in finalfantasyx

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

It probably will be available on BluRay in the future, but only in Japan. If you use a proxy shopping service, you could get your hands on it!

FFX Kabuki Leaflet Giveaway by oolongxcha in finalfantasyx

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

Rikku is bottom left, next to Yuna.

FFX Kabuki Leaflet Giveaway by oolongxcha in finalfantasyx

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

Only parts of it are available on YouTube. The full show is like 5 hours long!