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Getting a washing machine into a new apartment: What's the best way to do it?
yeah the existing replies are spot on but one thing nobody mentioned is that if your new apartment is in a newer building, they sometimes have a designated area for washing machine hookups with a specific type of faucet. you might need an adapter if yours is different, so check that before the movers come or they'll waste time running to the hardware store. also some buildings require a special drain pan or a vibration mat if its on a second floor or above, ask your management company quick. i'd just call a local 引越し業者 that lists washing machine setup in their services
honestly the other comment nailed it with kagu hikoshi but i'd add that if u bought it from yamada denki within like the last year or two, check your receipt. some of their warranties come with a free reinstall if you move within a certain period. i had a friend who got hers moved for like 5000 yen just for the transport fee that way.
for the actual install, it's not that complicated but you do need the right hoses and a drain pan if your apartment requires one. most tokyo apartments have a dedicated washing machine pan with a drain hole already set up so it's really just connecting the inlet hose to the faucet and the drain hose to the pipe. if u already have the machine and just need it moved, a small moving company will do both the transport and the hookup for like 15000-20000 yen depending on stairs vs elevator.
kuroneko won't do installs and they'd prob just drop it in your genkan which is useless. yamada denki might do install only if u buy a new machine from them, not for moving an old one. so yeah just google "洗濯機 設置 引越し" and pick a place with decent reviews, they're usually pretty fast and can do it same day if u call early.
Depends on the size of the machine and the building's access. For a standard-sized machine in a typical Tokyo apartment building, a small moving company specializing in furniture is probably your best bet. Yamada Denki might offer installation services, but it's unlikely they'll do the transport. Kuroneko handles shipping, not installation. Contacting the manufacturer is a last resort. Search for "家具引越し" (kagu hikoshi - furniture moving) on Google maps; you'll find plenty of local options with varying prices.
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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