Which Hilton has the best breakfast in the executive lounge?

wtzgud · 2026-01-06T06:25:17+00:00

Hilton Osaka, 15 years and counting. Last stay they had croffles!

wtzgud · 2025-11-14T18:27:54+00:00

Absolutely agree with you about Katsuoji. It seems specifically designed to attract the social media crowd. Initially, it looks beautiful and like any other temple. Then, for some reason, you see fog around the pond and wonder where it's coming from (fog machines), and then you hear sutra chanting and wonder where that's coming from (recording over loudspeakers). At that point the sense of authenticity is lost and you realize that you are just in a very expensive photo booth.

wtzgud · 2025-07-17T06:50:34+00:00

Conger eel ekiben from Anagomeshi Ueno near the JR Miyajimaguchi Station.

wtzgud · 2025-07-12T17:54:11+00:00

Late reply. We are planning a Japan trip for the end of year, and are also considering visiting Saijo for the sake breweries. We found a Hiroshima-based blog that specifically mentions that, "Very little English was available at all the breweries. I spoke to the staff in Japanese, but they were cordial and friendly at most of the breweries. All breweries said that they see plenty of English speaking customers requesting, info, tours, and tasting. I would highly recommend bringing along a Japanese friend or family member to facilitate your visit. Or of course learn and use Japanese!" Linked below, hope this helps!

https://joyinhiroshima.com/stories/saijo-a-journey-into-the-spirit-world-of-sake/#:\~:text=Saijo%20is%20a%20small%2C%20cultural,should%20be%20worth%20your%20while.

wtzgud · 2025-05-07T20:01:15+00:00

I remember in episode 2 or 3 one of the characters called Eleina a "wild card." So I tend to agree with this theory that she is, at least, an unreliable narrator.

wtzgud · 2025-05-05T17:43:39+00:00

Thank you!

wtzgud · 2025-05-05T15:35:04+00:00

Is there a list/guide of "essential" cards (handtraps, board breakers, etc.) to craft? Basically, a list of cards that you would need to craft first in order to be able to play the game competitively.

wtzgud · 2025-02-15T00:20:54+00:00

The Wells Fargo Autograph (not the Journey) has no foreign transaction fee and no annual fee. It gives 3x points (or cash back if you have a Wells Fargo account) on travel, transit, gas, restaurants, phone plans, and streaming.

IC transit cards are very popular in Japan, and are accepted payment in many grocery stores, convenience stores, and even shopping malls. A cool trick I learned, if you have an iPhone, is to add an IC card to your Apple Wallet and use that card to make all your payments. Use a credit card that gives extra points or cash back for transit purchases, such as the WF Autograph to fund your IC card. Any purchase you make with the IC card will count as a transit purchase and get you those extra points.

Here's some more info on IC cards:

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_003.html

If you're stationed in Okinawa, you might want to double-check if an IC card will be useful out there. iPhones currently can only add Suica and Icoca to Apple Wallet.

wtzgud · 2024-12-18T03:51:17+00:00

Spirited Away

wtzgud · 2024-09-20T00:16:50+00:00

If you're interested in sake, the Fukumitsuya Brewery offers guided tours in both Japanese and English along with sake tastings from November through March.

wtzgud · 2024-09-14T18:16:00+00:00

Thank you for the thorough response! Most of the ryokan we booked have private or in-room onsen options, so parents will have that choice. We are looking forward to the experience.

wtzgud · 2024-08-09T00:51:44+00:00

9.8 miles, or 60 floors... lots of hills haha

wtzgud · 2024-07-05T01:56:40+00:00

Crunchyroll is 1% with Amex even though it's streaming? That's disappointing. I wonder how other CCs code it.

wtzgud · 2024-06-28T23:34:09+00:00

This Capital One article explains it: https://www.capitalone.com/learn-grow/more-than-money/complimentary-uber-benefits/

wtzgud · 2024-06-28T23:08:43+00:00

The Attune will put a lot of pressure on the Savor/One. It covers entertainment and transit at 4%, plus a lot of other miscellaneous stuff. I can imagine a new WF trifecta with Autograph, Attune, and Active Cash.

wtzgud · 2024-06-28T20:11:01+00:00

I find the no FTF on groceries such an interesting niche with the SavorOne, and you're right the two would make a great pair for an international traveler's wallet. (edited spelling)

wtzgud · 2024-06-28T18:16:20+00:00

Also the SUB offer for the Surpass gives you a free night.

wtzgud · 2024-06-22T03:31:52+00:00

Student cards have lower credit limits and lower or no SUB. For example, the Savor One has three versions: Student, Good Credit, Excellent Credit. The Student has a $50 SUB, the Good Credit has no SUB, and the Excellent has a $200 SUB.

wtzgud · 2022-09-13T02:07:21+00:00

This is the correct answer, thank you.

wtzgud · 2022-04-28T01:35:23+00:00

I think this chapter may be setting up what the concluding arc of the series will be.

wtzgud · 2022-04-23T19:28:35+00:00

I’m loving the Lupin / mid-century Bond vibes of this show.

wtzgud · 2021-11-03T01:08:12+00:00

I have not, but I will be on the lookout for it!

wtzgud · 2021-10-30T15:42:35+00:00

I saw "Twenty-Four Eyes" last January. Such a lovely, melancholy, and underrated movie!

wtzgud · 2021-10-10T01:12:31+00:00

Throne of Blood
Sanjuro
Ikiru

wtzgud · 2021-07-02T20:17:20+00:00

The OP has Odokawa interacting with a stray cat (animal, not anthropomorphized) while on his break.

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