Category Archives: Japan

Random thoughts on visiting Japan (December 2025 edition)

Posted on December 14, 2025 by baudattitude

This is just a brain dump of things that stood out from a recent quick trip to Japan.  Not exactly a high-effort post.  Frankly, if I were an LLM I would be embarrassed to be spitting this out.  As a … Continue reading →

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In which, I test the limits of “remote work”

Posted on December 13, 2025 by baudattitude

So, a few years ago I wound up flying more than usual and wound up qualifying for United Airlines “Silver Premier” status.  Which is the bottom tier of their frequent flyer program, but which comes with some really handy benefits … Continue reading →

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17 Years Blog

Posted on March 3, 2024 by baudattitude

So there’s at least three things to remember March 3rd for.  The Nintendo Switch launched on March 3, and it’s also Macross Best Girl Misa Hayase’s birthday. It’s also when I decided that the internet NEEDED to be subjected to … Continue reading →

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The fading days of StreetPass

Posted on November 12, 2023 by baudattitude

One of my favorite features of the 3DS was “StreetPass”, which let your 3DS check in with any nearby 3DS systems and exchange a little greeting which included your Mii, what you’d been playing lately, and a little greeting.  Some … Continue reading →

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Quick thoughts on getting around Japan in 2023.

Posted on November 11, 2023 by baudattitude

Little bit of a brain dump today, based on notes I took while in Japan recently.  It’s become a much more convenient place to visit, as long as you’re like me and live every minute of your waking life tied … Continue reading →

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Sugar Overload in a Love Live Cafe

Posted on November 5, 2023 by baudattitude

So, I was in Japan for about two weeks recently.  It was my first time since 2017, and my wife’s first time visiting since 2005.  Needless to say, we had a long list of things we wanted to do and … Continue reading →

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On Galapagos Syndrome

Posted on September 26, 2023 by baudattitude

Kind of a cool discovery today, and I thought I’d exploit it for what the kids call “content”. Some backstory, though.  I’ve been going back and forth to Japan, when possible, since about 2006, and I’m planning to go again … Continue reading →

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Return to a neglected blog.

Posted on November 14, 2021 by baudattitude

Normally, when I haven’t posted here in a while, it’s because I’m playing an MMO and am in the “eat sleep work MMO” phase, and this particular gap is no exception. I’ve been playing a surprising amount of WoW, and … Continue reading →

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On the topic of toothpicks

Posted on December 22, 2018 by baudattitude

There’s a bit in “So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish” where the main character is asked to reflect upon a society that feels the need to include instructions in a box of toothpicks.  Nowadays we have actually regressed … Continue reading →

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A sad day for digital importers; JCB pulls out of the US.

Posted on February 15, 2018 by baudattitude

For a little over a decade now, I’ve been carrying around a JCB (“Japan Credit Bureau”) credit card, and it has been an endless source of amusement when using it to pay for goods and services.  I’ve occasionally gotten to … Continue reading →

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