LowExperience2368
@LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍉 Sunday 11 January 2026 20 hours ago:
pictures to come, more of a reflection
Good morning all. I hope Melb is not too hot. During these first few days in Japan, I’ve focused on just orienting myself around and spending time with my friend (and her friend who has tagged along). We haven’t done anything substantial in terms of sight seeing. First day was pretty much just getting off the plane and eating. Yesterday I first went to TeamLab Planets, which was cool, and then it was pretty much just a shopping day. I told myself I wasn’t going to buy much, as I’m typically not a big shopper. I only brought two changes of clothes, so I kind of went ham. I don’t really have any winter clothes at home either. Also brought some snacks from Muji for people, which we probably have in Australia upon second thought. I will find some Kit Kats maybe tonight. My poor friend has been grabbing all of my bags and carrying them for me, including the suitcase, insisting on doing so. She knows that I have zero spatial awareness so maybe that’s partly why. Anyway, yesterday I tried quite a few new foods. We went to some place in Shibuya and there was an option to get mixed skewers. They asked us if we were fine with pork rectum and guts, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to order that option. So we got that, and I don’t know if I ended up eating it, but there were a few really tough skewers that might have been the rectum. The rest of the food was good though. Mackerel is wonderful, eel is alright. Tried shark cartilage marinated in plum which was interesting. We also saw the Hachiko statue which was cool. Shibuya is a lot less seedy than Shinjuku and I probably wouldn’t stay here again. Overall, it’s been fun but scary. Today I will try the konbini. Within walking distance, there are at least five that I’ve seen.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🏆 Saturday 10 January 2026 2 days ago:
Hey gang. So first half a day in Japan didn’t go amazingly well but there were some good moments. I had an overnight flight to China and then a connecting flight to Japan, and I had really sore knees and couldn’t get comfortable. Transiting through China felt like a fever dream. Got here, went on train. The real scramble shouldn’t be Shibuya Scramble but Shinjuku Station, because it’s jam-packed. I then met up with friend who carried my luggage for me, and her friend who tagged along bought us yakiniku which was nice. Hostel is cool, but the shower rooms were a bit gross and there was nowhere to put my clothes and toiletries. I didn’t really get to do what I had planned to do today, but that’s the fun of it I guess. Hopefully I’ll get some good rest tonight and that the konbinis live up to the hype.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📚 Thursday 8 January 2026 3 days ago:
You know it! Thanks :) will eat some gyoza for you
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📚 Thursday 8 January 2026 3 days ago:
Thanks mate!
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📚 Thursday 8 January 2026 3 days ago:
Clutching onto my passport for dear life #relaxingholiday #winning
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📚 Thursday 8 January 2026 3 days ago:
Yes, one of the first things I’m going to do is get a goshuincho!!
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📚 Thursday 8 January 2026 3 days ago:
!!
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📚 Thursday 8 January 2026 3 days ago:
Yessir
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📚 Thursday 8 January 2026 3 days ago:
I’ll see what I can do
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📚 Thursday 8 January 2026 3 days ago:
Going to Japan, anyone want anything?
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍰 Wednesday 7 January 2026 4 days ago:
Way too hot for beach 😥
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍓 Monday 5 January 2026 6 days ago:
Bad sleep, going to work :(
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍨 Sunday 4 January 2026 1 week ago:
I went to a park today and I saw a dad with his playing a game with his kids on the playground and doing some great acting. It was really lovely to see, and I hope if I ever have kids, I find someone who is like this.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍨 Sunday 4 January 2026 1 week ago:
That’s beautiful
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍨 Sunday 4 January 2026 1 week ago:
Yum
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍨 Sunday 4 January 2026 1 week ago:
A family friend has made us try the M&S gold tea. We now have a box of 80.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍨 Sunday 4 January 2026 1 week ago:
Oh gosh
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍨 Sunday 4 January 2026 1 week ago:
This is something I’ve never had in my life but would be interested in trying!
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍨 Sunday 4 January 2026 1 week ago:
It’s easy to tell yourself the “logic” of the situation, but to actually believe it is another thing.
I can’t guarantee it’s going to work out for you, but seeing some semblance of your character on here indicates that you’ve got a good chance!
Have you looked at Kookaburra Vets? I just randomly googled and it seems like quite a few entry level vet nurses are posting ads on there for work. You’re not alone in the hunt for a job!
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍨 Sunday 4 January 2026 1 week ago:
Absolutely, that’s why I picked the aisle in the middle row at first!
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🎳 Friday 2 January 2026 1 week ago:
I’m starting to get a sore throat and I leave in a few days. Hopefully it’s nothing. Ahhhh
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🎳 Friday 2 January 2026 1 week ago:
I know whose house I’ll be breaking into when I become a robber! /j
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🎳 Friday 2 January 2026 1 week ago:
It’s giving Hannah Montana Guinea Pig version
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🎉 Thursday 1 January 2026 1 week ago:
Went down to the beach to watch the fireworks, and I kid you not, as soon as they began, some dude in a commodore tried doing burn-outs in the busy and tiny beach carpark. His car carked it on the hill to exit the carpark and started rolling backwards, almost hitting the cars behind him. Great start to the new year!! 🤟
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😎 Wednesday 31 December 2025 1 week ago:
Happy new year all!
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😎 Wednesday 31 December 2025 1 week ago:
Thank you 🥰
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😎 Wednesday 31 December 2025 1 week ago:
Is there anymore?
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍩 Tuesday 30 December 2025 1 week ago:
Thank you! Will update you all for sure
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍩 Tuesday 30 December 2025 1 week ago:
I leave in a few days and I’m scared shitless, but also super excited! I’ll get to see my friend after a year apart, experience some cold weather, see snow and eat one of my favourite cuisines. Time to start packing.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🍩 Tuesday 30 December 2025 1 week ago:
😂