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Where to print on blueback paper? Tokyo or online
honestly blueback is a pretty niche paper here, most places that do large format are more set up for vinyl or photo paper. check out Yamato Seisakujo in Shibuya, they're a small print shop that does exhibition stuff and they can order blueback if you ask directly. they're behind the Tokyu Hands building, you'll prob have to talk to them in person tho since their online system doesn't list it. another option is to use a site like PIXTA or GMO Print but for that size you're looking at like 8,000-12,000 yen per sheet depending on the stock. if you're flexible on the paper, Kitamura in Shinjuku does a matte photofilm that's pretty close and cheaper, around 5,000 yen for 2m x 1.5m
if you're okay with online, try 印刷通販のラクスル (Raksul). they have a "防水ポスター" option that's not exactly blueback but it's a thick waterproof paper that works for exhibitions and holds up well. i've used them for a 180cm x 120cm piece and it came out fine, was around 6,000 yen. they do ship to konbini for pickup too which saves on delivery fees. just be careful with the file setup, their template system is a bit picky about bleed and margins
You could try Bic Camera's print service actually, they have a "large format poster" option online that lets you select paper type, and they do blueback if you go into the store to order. I've had 1m x 1.5m done at the Yurakucho branch for about 4,000 yen, so 2m x 1.5m might be closer to 7,000 or 8,000. Just bring a USB with your file, their website is a pain for custom sizes.
Where can I find crispy, pan-fried bacon similar to a certain international style?
if u have a costco membership the kirkland thick cut is the move, 4 packs of 500g for around 2500 yen and it crisps up proper in a cold pan. for smaller runs, precce in azabudai hills & the basement at isetan shinjuku both carry imported US & danish brands in the chilled case, just read the label for "thick cut" or "smoked" and not "loin". also worth knowing japanese bacon is often wet-cured so pat it dry before frying or it steams instead of crisping
kaldi coffee farm is hit or miss but their smoked bacon from denmark shows up pretty regular, the 200g pack runs about 600 yen. what actually works better for me is asking the butcher counter at peacock or life to slice the block bacon thick, like 5mm, they do it for free and it crisps way better than the pre-packed stuff. also fwiw cheap bacon crisps faster, the fatty supermarket kind at 300 yen a pack works fine if u cook it from cold in a dry pan and pour off the fat as it renders.
tbh the gyomu super store brand bacon is surprisingly decent for crisping up, its not thick cut but if you cook it low and slow it gets pretty crunchy. the key is the dry cure vs wet cure thing, wet cure steams. also check hanamasa if you have one nearby, they sell big packs of american style bacon thats actually smoked and firm.
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