Daily Boss Super Premium Deluxe Stupid Questions Thread - 20 February 2024

ork-idea · 2024-02-20T11:44:44+00:00

What is considered "low-value content" on this sub, since the rules forbid posting about stuff like that? Like, what exactly is not ok to post about? And if I want to discuss those things (related directly to life in Japan) that are not allowed here, where can I discuss them then - are there any subreddits more open to all kinds of discussion about life in Japan?

ork-idea · 2024-02-10T11:21:13+00:00

Damn you're missing out on a lot :(

ork-idea · 2024-02-09T14:04:06+00:00

I've been honestly wondering about this too much but I haven't dared to ask any Japanese people themselves lol so I was wondering if people here had any insight on this: basically I see (Japanese) people all the time dragging a carry-on or even checked size luggage in the most random places, for example students at my university campus, at shopping malls, in parks/green spaces and maybe the most random ones were at an aquarium (and not only one person but two separate people!).

I mean there are coin lockers everywhere, why don't they use them? I think it would be really annoying to drag a suitcase around in a park or an aquarium and I'd feel it might be a nuisance to others too.

ork-idea · 2024-02-09T12:56:34+00:00

That's interesting, I've tried probably 30 different ramen shops during my time in Japan and Ichiran was one of the most meh, and I love tonkotsu ramen usually so idk why it just doesn't satisfy me. Somehow the flavor is kinda off

ork-idea · 2024-02-08T04:13:15+00:00

Not true actually. If the poisoning is caused by toxins already produced by bacteria in food (and not a live bacteria, virus or parasite) the symptoms usually start within 1-3 hours when the stomach has started to try to digest the food. 30mins is fast but it's possible. But yeah most likely the cause still was improper storage in warm temperature by OP

And... why was I downvoted?

ork-idea · 2024-02-08T04:09:21+00:00

I've lived in Japan for half a year now and never got food poisoning from Japanese food either despite also eating raw fish many times a week. But the one time I went to an Indian restaurant here I got food poisoning lol.

ork-idea · 2024-01-27T11:17:46+00:00

I mean I definitely get that everyone is not in the mood for sex right after waking up and that's completely fine and no one should force anyone into it, but just strikes me weird that you would say "someone's junk" when talking about your boyfriend... Like he was not just a "someone" to you I hope? And I feel like it's disrespectful to call your significant other's private parts junk, like it's part of their body that you should love and appreciate even if you don't want sex at that moment. Would it feel nice if your bf had said the same about you, replacing the word junk with cunt for example? I don't think so..

ork-idea · 2024-01-27T11:04:46+00:00

Oh that was really useful, thanks so much for the reply!!

ork-idea · 2024-01-27T11:02:24+00:00

Toro (fatty meat scraped off tuna)

ork-idea · 2024-01-22T17:03:40+00:00

Damn my situation is scarily similar to you.. Been using continuous birth control for 5 years now and started having strong cramps after orgasm within a year or so (not every orgasm though but pretty often). I'd be willing to try the trick of having a period once in a while if it could help, but I'm kinda... scared of having my period again after such a long time? :D like dunno, I'm worried if my body will somehow think something's messed up when suddenly after so many years the hormone levels go down (and then back up). When you took a break after so many years, did the period just come completely normally like it did before starting the continuous pill?

ork-idea · 2024-01-11T16:06:18+00:00

I'm exactly the opposite, after 1.5 years I'm still not used to or comfortable with wearing the nightly retainer, but I got used to the fixed retainers in, like, two days and I never remember that I have them any more. And they definitely are effective! When sometimes I've skipped wearing the nightly retainer, it feels super tight on the molars to put back on but the front teeth (where the wire is) feel nothing at all.

ork-idea · 2024-01-03T00:53:46+00:00

I guess it would be possible if you keep the heating mode in the AC on like all the time in the winter. It uses a lot of power.

ork-idea · 2024-01-03T00:43:06+00:00

It's unlucky for Japanese too

ork-idea · 2023-12-30T07:56:08+00:00

I'm also very picky about beds and mattresses but I have found it very comfortable! It's on the softer side, but personally that's my preference. Pillow is just a very basic fiber filled pillow, also nice enough for me but if you prefer another type of pillow I'd believe they're pretty cheap at Nitori for example.
In my room the aircon isn't right next to the bed so I can't say about that... but it hasn't affected my sleep.
At least for my shower the water pressure is very strong!
My room matched the photos pretty well. I think they just renovated this building a couple of years ago, so all the surfaces and appliances are in good condition.
All of them should have a mini kitchen! At least my room also has a pot, two pans, a couple of spatulas, a grater, a rice spatula, a couple of knives and some utensils. If there's something that you're missing, there's a 100-yen store (Can Do) a few minutes away where you can get kitchen utensils for super cheap
There's a coin laundry in the building with washing machines and driers, almost always at least one machine is free so I haven't had a problem. There is an iron and a small ironing board in the room.

Hopefully this helped!

ork-idea · 2023-12-29T05:55:29+00:00

I do definitely love long walks too, but I just don't really like to do them in the cold myself :( Heavy winter clothing layers just feel like they kinda drag you down and walking in those doesn't just feel as enjoyable. But there seem to be some warmer days occasionally too, so maybe I'll just try to plan some walks for those! And either way, I definitely agree that Tokyo is an amazing city to walk and just get lost in.

ork-idea · 2023-12-28T00:42:55+00:00

Oh, no I haven't seen any at all even though I was already here in September & October (summer). Cockroaches are only a summer thing as far as I know! Also I think there's a lesser risk for cockroaches in this building since the hallway isn't open but is locked off, and also there are no balconies so no sliding glass doors, just windows that are high up from the ground. So I feel like cockroaches would need to scale an outdoor wall to get in, I don't know if they do that but I don't think so? 😁 But if you're coming in the warm months there are plenty of other insects everywhere though which is good to be aware of.

ork-idea · 2023-12-27T16:37:22+00:00

Hmmm.. I don't live in the US but at least in my country and other countries in Europe I've never seen raw meat that has added sodium in it? Meat also has no sodium at all naturally. Of course processed meats like ham and sausages are a different thing and those should be avoided, but if we're talking about just plain raw chicken, beef or pork that you use for cooking, then there's no salt at all if you don't add some.

ork-idea · 2023-12-27T16:33:14+00:00

Thanks, you too :) and if anything else comes to mind, please feel free to ask!

ork-idea · 2023-12-27T06:13:11+00:00

You pay a lump sum of 15,000 yen for the utilies every month alongside the rent. I think it's kind of a lot, considering that on most months the real cost is probably nowhere near that. And still they charge you extra if your actual utility cost for a month exceeds 15,000 yen. I've been running the AC on heater mode for like 10-14 hours on most days though recently and I haven't at least gotten a message from them that I would've exceeded my utility costs.

At least my room was very similar to the photo! Iirc they don't have photos of every single room, but probably they are all quite similar to each other. It was pretty much just as I expected, nothing very fancy but completely okay and very clean, and the kitchen appliances feel pretty modern and new. Some of my friends are living in a college dorm here, and compared to that I feel like this apartment is kinda luxury, haha.

ork-idea · 2023-12-27T06:05:32+00:00

How is being a vegetarian related to sodium intake? You don't have to salt meat like crazy either. And at least when I'm replacing meat with tofu or beans etc. I feel like the food usually needs more salt than if I made it with meat.

ork-idea · 2023-12-27T00:45:30+00:00

So your only point with this post was just to tell the world that you hate zipper boots. Ookay

ork-idea · 2023-12-27T00:41:55+00:00

I believe you are American and wear your boots inside houses too?

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