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What does the anime “Kimi no Na wa (Your Name)” have in common with Blink 182?

Box office revenue exceeds 15 billion yen. Becoming a social phenomenon in Japan The anime movie “Kimi no Na wa...

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What you should do before quitting your job – Get a Credit Card

Last week I wrote about how my ANA VISA Platinum card was scammed. A new card was delivered from Mitsui...

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Travelpro FlightCrew 5 22″ Expandable Rollaboard – The Best Suitcase Under $200 (a review)

Travelpro FlightCrew 5 has arrived It’s better than ever!! Has Travelpro gotten its mojo back?! This was my first impression...

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Went All the way to Matsumoto to Buy Bread but They Were All Sold Out

The other day I had a sudden urge to eat a Milk Bread that I saw in a magazine. It...

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Quad Lock (Smartphone Mount) – Follow Up Review

      The Best Smartphone Mount for your Bike – Quad Lock I did a review of the Quad Lock in a previous...

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My ANA VISA Platinum Card got Scammed!

Fraudulent activity on my ANA SFC VISA Platinum Card I was having breakfast this morning when I got an abrupt...

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Quad Lock – the best smartphone mount for your bike! (a review with discount info)

Being able to mount your smartphone on to your bike and use it as a navigation is really handy when...

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Use LinkedIn to work overseas, work at gaishikei

I wrote this post with Japanese readers in mind, who wanted to transfer to a gaishikei (non Japanese company operating...

The Most Beautiful Soap – MOONSOAP (A review)

I’m still going strong with just using a soap bar in the shower. How’s it going you may ask? It’s...

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My Helmz H10 Got a Flat! Changing Tubes on a Bike for the First Time

What’s that sound coming from the ground? Sounded like a powerful vacuum cleaner, sort of. “Oops I did it” It...

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I’m all motivated after writing up my Bucket List

Three months have already gone by after I quit my job. With work related stuff out of my head, it’s...

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LVMH buys Rimowa

LVMH to acquire 80% stake in Rimowa Big news for carry-on lovers! According to CNBC’s article, LVMH, who owns high...

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bellroy card pocket review – a small wallet that actually works!

Like I wrote in yesterday’s post, I’ll be reviewing the bellroy card pocket that I bought at the Shibuya Loft. I’ve...

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Taking a stroll in Shibuya – Picked up a new wallet and some ramen at Ramen Hayashi

I got up late today so I went to Shibuya to take care of a few errands. Enjoyable errands I...

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The Best Carry-on in the World – Briggs and Riley Domestic Carry-On Expandable Upright U122CX

For the past 10 years, I have been on the look out for the perfect carry-on bag. I have gone...

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