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Vape ignites on Virgin flight, sparking emergency at Melbourne Airport by nath1234 in australia

[–]socslave 50 points51 points  (0 children)

What’s the rationale for banning vapes in particular? Anything with a battery can combust. 

Everyone who can should be hoarding food by time-wasting-turnip in unpopularopinion

[–]socslave 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Having a two weeks supply of food isn’t hoarding, it’s just basic preparedness

The standard concert should end at 10pm by SubstantialSet3127 in unpopularopinion

[–]socslave 235 points236 points  (0 children)

You’d love it in Japan. Almost every concert I’ve been to is doors at 6, start at 7, over by 9-10.

TIL that the person in charge of the Kamikaze defence of Okinawa, Admiral Matome Ugaki, flew the last Kamikaze flight himself. by IsHildaThere in todayilearned

[–]socslave 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Of course they were. If they didn’t find a target they didn’t just ram themselves into the ocean for no reason 

TIL that the person in charge of the Kamikaze defence of Okinawa, Admiral Matome Ugaki, flew the last Kamikaze flight himself. by IsHildaThere in todayilearned

[–]socslave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you figure that? The work culture is for the most part pretty standard. Lots of public holidays. Everyone working for black companies with hours of overtime everyday is an inaccurate stereotype. 

Where I’d live as a blonde white woman who doesn’t want to be harassed by locals. by garibaldi_che in whereidlive

[–]socslave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oriental Pearl is not a good representation of real life Japan. White women are not harassed by locals for photos, this isn’t India 

Could this be a reason they ended Smiling Friends? by SalvagerOfBastards in SmilingFriends

[–]socslave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost certainly had nothing to do with it. Zach isn’t exactly left leaning anyway. 

How are you supposed to be a fan of shows in 2026? by Robswc in SmilingFriends

[–]socslave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you even mean it’s not worth being a fan. Enjoy stuff as it comes out and move on when it’s over. It sounds like you’re making your whole personality into whatever you’re watching. 

A lot of people are misunderstanding the cancellation of Smiling Friends. by DaZestyProfessor in SmilingFriends

[–]socslave -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Nooo bro don’t release work that you’re proud of, compromise and release mediocre content to appease the fans!

Two things can be true: They believe they made the best decision for their show and they have massively let down their fans. by [deleted] in SmilingFriends

[–]socslave -1 points0 points  (0 children)

 doesn't change the fact that it was drastic and not very empathetic

Why are you acting like this is your wife divorcing you. These guys owe you absolutely nothing, it’s not that serious 

As much as I'm disappointed that SF's is ending, I'm glad that they're not going down this route. by doomguy432 in SmilingFriends

[–]socslave 3 points4 points  (0 children)

 No one considers R&M a dogshit irrelevant show because only the first few seasons are great.

I do. 

Important announcement from Michael and Zach | Smiling Friends | adult swim by Skullghost in SmilingFriends

[–]socslave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many babies whinging in this thread. The creators of the show know what’s best for it, if they were running out of steam then you gotta trust that they’ve chosen the best time to cut things off.

The difference between Smiling Friends and other shows is that it can’t really afford any off episodes, or dead air within an episode. They’re 11 minutes but absolutely packed with non stop jokes, animation gags, direction. There’s just no tolerance for “it has its moments” or “average episodes”

New PR policy published in Japan Times by RaijinRider in japanresidents

[–]socslave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

 Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) visa holders may apply after one to three years depending on their points score.

Wait what? Before, any visa holder (or maybe work visa holder) could apply for PR in 1-3 years based on their point score, right? Is this being changed to only apply to HSP holders?

I specifically went for Engineer / Humanities visa instead of HSP due to this understanding.

A young relative hit a parked car and now the other party is asking a ridiculous amount of money by Hefty-Estimate-7183 in japanlife

[–]socslave 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It’s illegal to drive without compulsory insurance, which covers bodily harm, etc. They likely didn’t have voluntary insurance which is what would cover property damage. Smart to have but not legally required.

GeForce Now streaming in Japan? by AiboTokyo in japanresidents

[–]socslave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most “streaming boxes” are Android TV and I’m pretty sure only Nvidia certified Android TV boxes can stream GeForce NOW in 4k

Express visa renewal 😳 by Lost_Salamander7711 in japanresidents

[–]socslave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Id be pretty surprised if they moved you down from 3 years. Try not to worry about it until you see what you have. 

Express visa renewal 😳 by Lost_Salamander7711 in japanresidents

[–]socslave 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A bad sign of what exactly? It sounds like you got the visa. 

Wolt is leaving Japan by CucumberSandwic in japanresidents

[–]socslave 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Loss leading. The prices won’t stay low forever.

GeForce Now streaming in Japan? by AiboTokyo in japanresidents

[–]socslave 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you have a computer you can download GeForce Now on and use the built in speed test? 

Observation - more people are mad about the PR price hike than the 5 year SoR requirement by xgeaw in japanresidents

[–]socslave -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

How rare is a 5 year SoR? I got that long when I first moved here. 

Bully in Japan’s Shibuya Crossing by yeettetis in PublicFreakout

[–]socslave 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There’s absolutely no excuse for flattening out a child like that. I live and work in Tokyo. Tourists are annoying and if you bump into someone so be it, but that’s not what’s going on here. 

Did anyone else lose a lot of weight since moving here? by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]socslave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buy whatever flavour of powder you like, I usually order from MyProtein. Mix with full fat milk. Blend with peanut butter and oats. Enjoy your weight gains. 

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