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always down for tonkatsu at shimokitazawa's tsukemen gyoza no ohsho

Jul 9

Tokyo

Best bagels near Hole in One Tokyo 2026

Hole in One is in Shibuya, so honestly skip bagels and hit the depachika at Tokyu Food Show instead; the walk back is safe, just avoid the Center-gai touts.

Best bagels near Hole in One Tokyo 2026

Maruichi Bagel in Ebisu, 15 min walk south, opens 10am.

How to meet people at a Tokyo cafe in 2026

honestly the noticeboard by the register at Bean & Folio lists a monthly book swap, first Sunday, 10am. i prefer smaller spots like the kissaten on the back street near the station, tbh, easier to tal...

Oct 22

Osaka

Shimada Ruins Osaka 2026: worth a visit?

Fair point about the housing estate, though the site itself is a Yayoi settlement find, not just an empty plot. The artifacts are the real draw, so budget maybe 30 mins at the museum. Don't build a wh...

Oct 18

Tokyo

Tokyo steakhouse work: what does Ironhouse pay in 2026?

Been looking at a line cook gig at Ironhouse Steaks and wondering what that kind of work actually pays in Tokyo these days. Does it cover rent and living here, or is it more of a side thing? Anyone kn...

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Oct 17

Osaka

scam near 南園歩道橋 in Osaka?

the 消費者センター angle is solid, they keep a running tally so even a small report adds up. just don't expect them to get your money back, they mostly just log it and warn others.

Oct 4

Haiphong

Haiphong History: From Founding to 2026

**🏯 Early Settlement and Founding** Haiphong's origins trace back to the 10th century when it was a small fishing village known as Hai Tan. In 1887, the French colonial administration officially esta...

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Aug 13

Trichinopoly

Things to Do in Trichinopoly (2026)

**🏰 Start at the Rock Fort** Begin your visit at the Rock Fort Temple complex, perched on a 273-foot rock that dominates the skyline. Climb the 344 steps to the Ucchi Pillayar Temple at the top for p...

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Jul 30

Khartoum North

Where to stay in Khartoum North?

Headed to Khartoum North in about 4 months and trying to figure out which neighborhood makes sense for a longer stay. Anyone have recs on areas that are walkable with decent food options nearby?

24 3 2mo

Jul 27

Dublin

3 Days in Dublin: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Plan Your Route** Group your sightseeing by neighborhood to avoid crisscrossing the city. Dublin's core is compact, but walking between far-flung areas like Kilmainham and Docklands can eat up 30...

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