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What Traditional Japanese Culture Would You Like to Learn?
I'd love to be part of a club where I could learn some traditional plant growing, harvesting, and cooking. Learning Japanese calligraphy (shodo) and previously flower arranging (Ikebana) is great too. I've always thought it would be awesome to learn bamboo crafts, more than a short experience making a small already prepared basket. I'm wondering what you'd be interested to learn that is in danger of disappearing if young people (including foreign residents) don't learn it. There are small local efforts to teach students how to grow and harvest rice for a seasonal example. It's a tiny experience that could influence the future supply of an important staple food. I've never had the chance but that would be great and potentially helpful to local farmers.
2 hours ago
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The Big Light, yea or nay?
I love Gavin Noone's Big Light Protocol, complete with restitution. Do you use the big overhead lights in your rooms? When do you use it? Personally, it only goes on for spills and lost items. Hate the thing.
on Oct 4
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What’s on your City-Cost feature wishlist?
Hi everyone! I’ve been browsing City-Cost a lot lately for articles and info. But it suddenly crossed my mind—if the City-Cost admins were to add some new features to the website, what would actually make our lives as expats in Japan easier? Personally, I’d really love to see: 1. A Direct Message (Chat) Feature: So it's easier to connect, make friends, or ask follow-up questions to members who live nearby. 2. A Member Marketplace (Sayonara Sale): Just for us members! Sometimes it’s such a hassle hunting down cheap second-hand stuff on other apps. What about the rest of you? Do you have any "dream features" you wish existed on this site? (Like maybe a dedicated mobile app, a cost-of-living calculator, or local community groups?). Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Who knows, maybe the admins will read this and actually make it happen.
on Sep 15
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How do you keep track of your product reviews?
I have noticed over time that the search function on City-cost doesn't pick up certain things, particularly the 'fields' in product reviews. So, for example, if I search for a product by its brand or product name it won't come up in the search results, unless it's also written in the body or heading of the post. That is why recently I put the brand or product name in the title of the product review too, so I can find it more easily when I search. Otherwise, I won't know if I have already reviewed a product or not. Its hard to remember every review I've ever written! Have you any other hints on how to find product reviews or how to keep track of the ones you've written? I have thought about a spreadsheet, but its far too much effort!
on Sep 9
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