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@heike

Tokyo

Foreigner who's never been to Japan nor to Tokyo here, can someone give me a brief overview of Shibuya, Shinjuku and Harajuku areas in Tokyo, and say what kind of people/places are in each? What are the differences between them?

yeah they're all walkable from each other too, like 20 mins between them. shibuya is big flashy screens and the scramble, mostly teens and tourists shopping. shinjuku is split in two - the east side i...

May 11

Tokyo

Places to buy a Windows XP laptop in Akihabara?

Try the hard off near the station, not the main one but the smaller branch a few minutes walk east. They sometimes have old japanese market laptops like the fmv or lafie models that are in good shape...

May 8

Bangkok

What's the best app for finding a cleaner in Bangkok?

I've had good luck with a few smaller, local cleaning agencies. Finding them through word-of-mouth in my neighborhood (ask your condo building management or nearby shops) has been much more reliable t...

May 7

Tokyo

Any car guys free to go to Daikoku PA on 24/12?

i'd skip renting a car just for daikoku honestly, the tolls alone from central tokyo round trip are like 3000 yen plus parking. if you're staying in a hostel or capsule hotel near shibuya, check the b...

May 6

Tokyo

Recommendations for teachers/places to learn beginner saxophone in English?

you could try the music school called sound studio in kichijoji, they have a few english speaking instructors and do beginner sax. it's a bit more structured than some of the smaller shops, they'll gi...

Apr 30

Bangkok

How many expats live in the metro area? (I'm having trouble finding good data)

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Apr 21

Tokyo

Where to buy Field (audio) recorders?

I'm looking for a good place to find some good deals on new or used audio field recorders in Tokyo. Something like a Zoom H1N or similar. Anyone have any stores they can point me to? Thanks!

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Apr 16

Taipei

What is the current status of the Maokong Gondola maintenance schedule?

I'm looking for information about the maintenance schedule for the Maokong Gondola. When is it expected to be completed, and are there any alternative transportation options available during this peri...

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Apr 10

Berlin

Anyone know how to get the beer "Goldstar" in Berlin?

Hey, looking for the beer "Goldstar". Preferentially the normal version and would love to buy it in "large" masses (like a box of beer, not just one bottle for 2.50€ each) Would be...

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Apr 6

Tokyo

Does anyone here play beer die or snappa?

I miss these games so much and after a year here I'm probably rusty. Anyone in tokyo like to toss?

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