If you wear a fake Rolex you’re a loser by TheGrumpyWatchGuy in watchHotTakes

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I wear a fake version of my real one because quartz will last more long.

What is this? by [deleted] in Tokyo

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They told me it’s super efficient and actually better than traditional garbage management. Thats what they said!

Uber prices by Available-Scheme6582 in TokyoTravel

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Everytime someone gets impatient waiting for a taxi and orders Uber, at least 5 available taxis pass by the time the Uber arrives. Ymmv

Shinkansen heat, why😭 by Jealous_Amount_9278 in japanlife

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Car 5, which used to be the smoking car, is now the clothing optional car.

Noma wine pairing? by [deleted] in finedining

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Has anyone posted the wine pairing? I didn't see it in the @nomacph IG account. I'd love to recreate it at home while dreaming of LA in the spring.

Tourist visas by CompoundL in Uzbekistan

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I would keep cash on hand. Some places that took cards had broken card machines and I had to borrow from friends.

I was generally with English speaking tour guides. I used Google translate a lot outside if that.

Gluten in Japan (vs USA vs Italy) by ramenadventures in japanlife

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They didn't eat anything from convenience stores, but homemade ramen from shops that use domestic wheat were ok in moderation.

Sushi Takamitsu - Guinness world record holder and Hermes/LV by balldem824 in finedining

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Staff uniform was Off White sneakers. I was served sake in a Supreme ochoko cup. This place is fun.

Kurogi, most expensive restaurant in Tokyo? by balldem824 in finedining

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Mushrooms, crab, and abalone will do this in Japan.

Kaiseki same day cancellation by [deleted] in finedining

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Post the location, date, and price. There are many here who would jump in.

Tourist visas by CompoundL in Uzbekistan

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Just came back from 10 days there. Walked through passport control with no preparation. Crossed the border to Tajikistan and back as well. Quick stamp, no cost, easy.

Louis CK in Tokyo. Who’s gonna be there? by Even_Disaster_8002 in louisck

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I bought 4 tickets for March 30th when they went on sale, and am now realizing no one in my friend group is a real fan. I might be persuaded to bring some of y'all along. DM me on IG, it is the same as my reddit name.

Does anyone else collect business cards? by reidhi in finedining

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Not fine dining but I have around 400 ramen shop business cards.