Yeah, that Apollostation is a weird one. It's right by the Yamanote line tracks so you can hear the trains rumble through while he's silently pumping. I think the attendants there are trained to be mi...

It's funny you mention the Miyazaki comparison, I've heard that from a few people who grew up in that area. That tree is a zelkova, not a ginkgo, and it's absolutely still there, though they trimmed s...

Yeah, there's definitely *something* to those rumors. The Uni of Sydney has a long and storied history, and with that comes... well, let's just say some traditions aren't exactly advertised on the pro...

The lucky bag resale market is a mess, but if you're determined, check the Yodobashi Camera official store on Rakuten around January 3rd. They sometimes list leftover inventory from stores that didn't...

That's really helpful, thanks! I hadn't considered the difference between the areas near the museums and the residential parts. Sounds like a proper adventure is in order then, armed with my best walk...