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Thursday 24 December 2015

Losing Wallet in Japan

Personal December 24, 2015 0

This will be the last time I'd ever lose a wallet ever again. It was awkward. Like, very awkward. I wish I was informed that this would be the situation when claiming the wallet. So basically, the last time I saw my wallet was when I paid for the screen protector for my phone in GEO. Then I was walking my way to Belc, a supermarket, then I didn't find what I was looking for so I then went to a different one.

I actually didn't find what I was looking for in the other supermarket that I went to either but I decided to buy other things instead and then when it's time for me to check-out, couldn't find the wallet. I sort of panicked. I then asked the check-out lady to set aside my stuff and I'll just look for my wallet. I did. I went back to the path I crossed and didn't find it. I then for some reason thought of going back from that supermarket, to Belc, then to GEO. At this point I only had 2% battery left. I called the Police. Then they asked for all the details I can give about the wallet, put me on hold. Whilst on hold, I went to Belc and asked whether they found it but nah. They actually showed me a wallet but wasn't my wallet. The lady there was actually very nice. She tried to really help me find my wallet but then I needed to move-on. The lady asked for my number and promised to call me whenever they find it. I went to GEO but then the same thing. The police was then on the line once again, said they found my wallet. And I was like, whoah. That fast? They then tried to confirm and asked me again what I remember is inside my wallet. I stated everything again. Awkward moment again. I had to mention my health insurance, graduation picture, baby picture (weird), picture with my cousin, some point cards, appointment cards, membership cards, and ATM cards. Then my address and if there's something in my wallet that has that and all that stuff. At this point I only had 1% of battery left and I warned the officer that my battery is gonna die off soon so yeah she was so kind and asked me what time is it okay for her to call back and I said10 minutes after. My battery died. So yeah after that talk, I realized that 10 minutes is not even enough for me to return to the apartment and so yeah I rushed home, charged the phone, ate a chocolate bar for energy, and waited. At this point 30 minutes have passed. I was kind of worried that I missed the call and stuff but then I got the call. So yeah obviously I was able to retrieve the wallet and stuff and everyone was helpful. They told me to be careful next time. They then gave me the number of the person who found my wallet and I called her the next day and she said she's glad I found my wallet again. Ciao!

Wednesday 23 December 2015

Takasaki's Hanahana Benchart

Takasaki Street Art December 23, 2015 0

This is totally random. After I actually dropped my phone to the repair store, I saw this and I was like, cool.

UEHARA NATSUMI

Actually, I initially thought the bench was vandalized but when I saw it everywhere, that's when I know. This is close to my heart because one of my sister is named Natsumi. Bless her.

This is cute. Actually, all of them are cute.

MILKY-MARS

I have no idea why they are called the way they are called.

SELFIE

DETELL

Also one of my favorites. Very colorful.

UBUBUN

JONJON GREEN

This is probably my favorite. Two arts combined. Me likey. Ciao!

Tuesday 22 December 2015

Fixing a Broken iPhone 6+ Screen

Where Can I get my iPhone Screen Fixed December 22, 2015 0

I had a total of four iPhones. I haven't had any of them glass shattered. Well until this happened.

Very minimal damage

This is probably every iPhone owners' nightmare. The day they crack their screen. FYI I actually flinch when I see a broken iPhone. I don't know. Maybe I feel like they're gonna hurt themselves or something. Anyways, here's my story. Like, on my way home from the place where I bought my new bike, I dropped it. Great. Back story, even though it was raining, for a while, it was on the basket of the bike because I don't know how to go back home. I was checking on Google Maps so it was safe on the basket but then when I reached a familiar place, I decided to put it in my pocket to protect it from the rain. Then! When I was about to enter the bicycle's parking space of my mansion, I moved out of the bike and voila! My phone decided to move out of my pocket as well. Naughty phone if you ask me. I heard a loud crack but then I was on denial, maybe it's "not that kind of crack" because by that time, my phone was on like a thick notebook kind of casing but when I looked down, the casing was apart. Yappari. I then saw the crack. I saw a huge huge slice but when I lifted the screen protector, I was relieved. I was then like, can't do anything about the rest. I knew it should be fixed because not doing so would make the situation worse so yeah I was just happy that the phone is somehow usable and in not so damaged condition until repair day.

I actually thought I was lucky that the crack is just tiny but it's not the case here. Small crack or totally shattered, same price. Meh. Then the search for a good cellphone service center begins. I don't have APPLE CARE so Apple store is out of the way. Although I should have considered! I searched for people's blog post because how else could I find a reliable store than reading people's review right? There's one in Shibuya but that's totally out of the way so I was just like, okay Takasaki then. Because I was actually going to Kita-Takasaki that day. On the web, they actually have the same price anyway so I was just like whatever even though I wanted to drop by Shibuya, the store doesn't open until like 10 or 11 and my work ends at early morning and I don't really have anything to do in Shibuya that day anyways. So I decided I will just go to the one in Takasaki. Oh before I went, I actually double checked how much thru phone because they don't have the price for the "s" series yet on the web so I was thinking (hoping) maybe the price for the iPhone 6+ is lower now or something but no.

The one in Shibuya said the same price as the web but the one is Takasaki said a price which is 10,000 yen more expensive and I was just like, maybe I heard it wrong. I didn't confirm. I automatically just thought that it was some sort of a mistake. Or maybe because when I called the one in Takasaki the girl was kind of gloomy and I was like, maybe she's sleepy so yeah totally ignored that.

iPhone Quick in Takasaki

I didn't have trouble finding it because it was quite easy to locate. It's probably 10 minutes away from Takasaki Station. Okay so when I went to the shop, I asked once again and voila! Same price as the one mentioned thru phone. I then asked why is the price different from the web and she said that the price on the web doesn't include labor or something. To save me from misery, I just imagined that the same misfortune is waiting for me in Shibuya. Can't really bothered so yeah I just proceeded with the operation and iPhone fixed. Wallet broken. Figuratively. I don't remember how much exactly but I paid around 28,000 yen and it took them about an hour to fix. I initially thought that going to an Apple store would be more expensive but no. I don't think so. My advise for everyone is to PLEASE GET APPLE CARE! IT WILL SAVE YOU FROM THIS MISERY. Also, do compare lotsa stores for there are quite a lot of options. I should have known better. Will never drop a phone ever again. Ciao!

Sunday 20 December 2015

Takarajima Yakiniku Buffet Review

Yakiniku in Japan December 20, 2015 0

It was a "let's eat anywhere" kind of day when we decided to eat here. Also! Partially because I've been craving for meat the whole week or two that time.

I've heard this place thru a friend but I haven't really gotten to eat so thankfully I was able to with Bry. They have quite a lot of options for the buffet. We got the middle option and it was worth it.

It's a typical yakiniku set-up. The meat they will be bringing though varies. Like, they do have this screen that has the options of the meat included in your package as well as other options you could choose from.

I tried to help. But all I did is wait for the meat to cook and eat. Also, order some more meat from the menu. Hahaha

That sirloin on the grill was my favorite piece that night. The pork wieners are good too! Actually, everything.

I really tried to help but I was denied. Hahaha thanks for grilling Bry.

Also, very unpractical that I wanted to eat Stone Grilled Bibimbap. I know I came for meat but that's just me and my untimely cravings. It was delicious by the way. Also, besides this, I ordered a bowl of white rice. I'm Asian, don't judge me.

The culprits! At this point, we were already really really full but I was like, dessert! And so we did. I tried to get all three options but the milk crepe cake something is not available anymore so meh.

Although petite, it was delicious! :) All in all I would really recommend this place for huge meat eaters like us and it will surely do it for you.

Tuesday 15 December 2015

Nagahama Ramen Review

Tasty Ramen in Japan December 15, 2015 0

There are quite a lot of ramen places in Japan. It's Japan so it's given that all their ramen places are better than everywhere else in the world. However, the competition is still up in Japan.

This ramen place is one competitive player. I've learned about this place thru a co-worker and hella thankful they did tell me about this. Speaking of competition, they do have a challenge here where you can win a shirt and a place where you can brag on the wall. The challenge is you have to finish 7 servings of noodles. I don't know if I can do it (no) but it's not impossible because they don't have much place left on their walls. Go Bry! ;)

Ramen places here in Japan especially in the city are mostly modernized but this one is like still semi-vintage. And for some reason, I still like this kind of set-up where you still see the workers manually doing their thing.

My Ramen Buddy

Ramen buddy who's always craving for this ramen. Even joked that he'd go alone when I'm gone. I say joked because this place is more than 3 hours away from him. Hahaha

Mine is on the left and Bry's on the right. He always get their big serving and for some reason, we finish at the same time. I don't think I eat slow. He's just so fast.

Also, we discovered another favorite of ours. Chahan. So yeah. Win-win. In fairness the ramen here is really really tasty. As in tasty. Must have been their meat concoction that they put in the broth. If you can, do try out Nagahama Ramen. You won't regret it. Ciao!

Saturday 12 December 2015

Tokyo Tower is Love

Wanderlust December 12, 2015 0

We finally did it. We went to Tokyo Tower because I told Bry that it's been ages since I last went so after we watched the Hunger Games, we went to TT.

For some reason, I know I have been here but I definitely have no memory of it whatsoever.

I don't know if it's like an everyday thing but when we went, they were having this food bazaar that we fully enjoyed.

Beautiful. I told Bry that if I see The Eiffel Tower I might cry.

We weren't able to take pictures of all the food so bare with me. What I'm eating here is grilled saba which was awesome! I think it's like 350/piece and like 1000/3 pieces but the man selling was kind enough to give us 2 each for the price of one. Awesome sauce.

We also had this dashi udon which was nice because it was chilly that day. They come with daicon sushi which we survived to eat. Not really our cup of tea. I had to force Bry to eat his sushi. We also had karaage, grilled chicken, and taiyaki. So as you may know, we had a full stomach before we even go up.

It was rather a quick line up but yeah it was really crowded.

They should have a veranda where you can just lay down, drink wine, and stuff. I think that would be a great idea.

I think we were able to see everything that night. We were stopping at like every 5 windows or so to check out the view.

We also went up the special observatory because why not?

My companion.

People were getting crazy over this glass thing. It's not that scary as it is but I guess they were scared of what might happen but you know, chill. A child even jumped really hard on this and the staff was just like looking like he doesn't give a f. Bry even jumped and you know might have caused panic to some. But you know guys, they wouldn't put it there if it is dangerous.

They have this One Piece thing going on. Not a fan.

Tokyo Tower Selfie

Souvenir for the night. Quite amazed at this. I suggest you getting this and hopefully you see that uncle staff which will tell you you're beautiful (in your own language). Ciao!

Tuesday 8 December 2015

Cosmo World Yokohama

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I don't remember ever going to this place to ride. Because you know, I've always been alone going here so I was just like always looking around and observing people and how happy they are and stuff. All my trips here alone were fulfilling but there's just something about having someone with you. I actually thought of riding alone but I was like always delaying it to the point when there will be no time left and stuff.

Also, this day, I kind of noticed a lot of colors other than green. Always nice.

I went with Bryan and it was kind of a quick visit since I had to go to work after. Bummer. But in fairness, we were able to ride our picks. It was awesome.

Cosmo Clock

The Cosmo Clock is probably the center of the park. A ride would show you the whole city. And if lucky, you might even have a glimpse of Mt.Fuji. They do have an interactive screen that you can use and it'll show you things you might want to know.