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@cora

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Lives in Tokyo · From Tokyo

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@cora joined asklocals 3 years ago in Tokyo and hasn't added a bio yet.

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Jun 12

Tokyo

Nature Park
New here, show me a spot.

Jun 10

honestly this guide nails it, especially the ran mian tip. if you go to laoniangqiao, get there before 9am or youll be waiting in line with everyone else. i prefer the one on renmin road instead thoug...

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May 31

Manila

Where to Stay in Manila (2026)

solid breakdown, the person who wrote this clearly knows manila. one thing i'd flag for anyone considering ermita or malate - the water situation. some of those budget hotels in the area have iffy wat...

May 25

Dasmarinas

Dasmarinas hidden gems? I need your recs

Headed to Dasmarinas in a few months and I'm looking for those off the radar spots that locals actually love. Any underrated cafes, historical nooks, or nature escapes I should check out?

6 3 2w

May 16

Tokyo

Tokyo Gas Station Mystery

haha yeah that specific apollostation by Okubo station is notorious for that. I live a few blocks away and that guy's been there for years, never says a word. honestly I think he's just old school, li...

May 15

Tokyo

Lost in Translation at Lawson?

honestly just go for the salmon mayo one, it's the safest bet and never lets you down. tbh the three floors thing is just marketing, the best ones are always on the bottom shelf near the drinks.

Bangkok

Moving to Bangkok just around NYE. I've shortlisted about 12 condos on RentHub. Should I additionally contact an agent or do this fully on my own? And what's the general protocol with agents? Thank you :)

Renthub is fine for the bigger developments, but a lot of the smaller buildings or older units with good layouts never get listed there. An agent can also help you negotiate the lease terms, which is...

Seoul

Seoul High Class Bar Scam?

We arrived in Seoul today and went to a bar in Gangnam after Dinner. We quickly found that Naver is better than google and found a very nice bar close by. It was a high end bar, very solid high class...

-4 3 3w

May 7

Bangkok

Are there any areas of "central" Bangkok that feel relatively serene and peaceful?

Bangkok is chaos. I know that. Bangkok is traffic. I know that, too. But after just getting back from a trip to Tokyo, the chaos of the traffic outside my condo here in Bangkok is starting to grate o...

2 3 1mo

May 2

Berlin

Too many public spaces tied to only commerce, what kind of non-profit public spaces would you like to see in your Kiez?

I'm a native Berliner and just want to make this simple: I'm interested what Berliners dream about having in their Kiez that could improve the local community.

4 3 1mo

Apr 28

Tokyo

What to do for a special birthday? Recommendations welcomed

Hi everyone, I will be hosting Tokyo with my husband for his 30th birthday in March 2025, I really want to make it special. I'm thinking of doing something fun in the day and maybe a nice meal / fun...

4 4 1mo