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Hello, it's Hiro.   Recently, I've been waking up to interior coordination, and I often visit general stores.   So, this time, I would like to introduce my favorite general stores.   WTW（ダブルティー）   A shop that collects interiors that blend in with the city, focusing on items that surfers like.   In the words of the web site,   URBAN. SURF. NATURAL. Is a lifestyle shop with the concept.   As the word says, this shop is sure to be loved by those who like surfing, the sea, and stylish interiors.   I became a fan when I first ...

What is Citta Napori? An oceanfront resort condominium located in Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture.   When using the Chubu Centrair International Airport, when the aircraft takes off   「Daddy, what's the tall building at the end of that island?」   That's what I often hear.   Construction began in 1994, and the resort facilities with architecture reminiscent of Naples in Italy, including the Naples Tower, which is a 34-story white tower above the ground, are a masterpiece.       Initially, due to the bubble economy, many properties were acquired for investment purposes, but in recent years it has become ...

Hello, it's Hiro. Here are some recommended hamburger chain stores that I have taken care of during my three years in the United States.   Five Guys When I ask a person on the east coast, "Where is the most delicious hamburger shop?", "Five Guys" is returned.   By the way, Five Guys are said to be the 2nd most popular hamburger chain in the United States in 2021.   Personally, it feels like "normally delicious." Also, there are Five Guys everywhere on the east coast, so it's easy to get there.   When it came to my company's business ...

Owner-occupier and rental dispute.   We compared and verified the advantages and disadvantages of both to determine which is the optimal solution.   Benefits of owning a home You can customize the house according to your ideal (you can decide the interior, floor plan, equipment, etc. as you like) If you pay off your mortgage, it becomes your property You can live with peace of mind when you are old   Benefits of renting   You can move to any place you like when you want (you can live in various places) Housing expenses can be changed according to changes ...

I often go to Manila more than once a month for business and sightseeing,   From a friend in the Philippines   I'm always begging for "Pasalubong" lol   ※Pasalbon = meaning of souvenir   I know it's a substitute for greetings, so I'm throwing it lightly, but even so, the Philippines, where the souvenir (gift) culture is pervasive, can't be helped.   Therefore, I would like to introduce some souvenirs that I bring from Japan to the Philippines every time. (Of course, special gifts are excluded)   1. つぶグミ (TSUBU-GUMI) Girls in their teens and thirties love this. The ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   This time, I will explain about Priority Pass, its charm and merits, and the means to have Priority Pass, because I am using Priority Pass.   What is Priority Pass about? A service that allows you to use domestic and overseas airport lounges free of charge.   As of 2021, more than 1,200 airport lounges will be available free of charge in more than 140 countries and territories and more than 500 cities.   In short, no matter which country you go to, there is an airport lounge that you can use for free just by ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   Today, America is a cashless society, and it is no exaggeration to say that we can no longer live without a credit card.   I have rarely seen cash payments during my three-year stay in the United States.   ※At least I have never seen it in restaurant accounting for 3 years.   So, let's make a credit card as soon as you decide to go to the United States.   ※It is not a solicitation for a credit card, and in the United States, a credit card is a lifeline.   Can't make a credit ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   I was stayed in the United States for three years from 2015 to 2018, so   Here are three excellent credit cards that I have been using since I was US expatriate.   As you know, credit history (credit score) is extremely important in the United States.   We don't have that system yet in Japan.   The credit history  which I was not familiar with when I lived in Japan, made me realize how different things can and cannot be done by people who have credit in the United States since I started living in ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   Don't you think American hotels are expensive?   I have lived in the United States for 3 years and have stayed at hotels more than 100 times,   Here's a quick summary from the perspective of a Japanese traveler about what you need to be prepared for when staying at a hotel under $ 70.   Motel or shared room This is known at the time of booking, but in the United States, hotels under $ 70 are considered cheap hotels, so   Most of them are one-story or two-story motels and dormitory types.   * ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   I started as a side business when I was a salaryman, and now I earn an average of over 200,000 yen a month.   It has been going on for more than 8 years since 2013, when I started 'Retail Arbitrage' side business.   ※Retail Arbitrage, we call it as 'SEDORI' in Japan.   I would like to easily teach you the points for those who want to start SEDORI from now on.   Focus on your area of expertise I think this is the most important and basic thing to start with.   "What is ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   What do you think of resort condominiums?   The concept of being owned only by the rich is already a thing of the past, and recently it has become a good time for elderly people living on pensions to easily own it if they have the money.   I currently own three condominiums, but most of the elderly people greet me when I use them occasionally.   Compared to the city, the natural environment is better and it is better for medical treatment, so I imagine that I live there.   "Since I lived here, I ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   Recently, popular Youtuber etc. have spread on SNS etc., and it has become much more familiar about "men's hair removal" than in the past.   Influencers such as ROLAND, Yuya Tegoshi, and popular Youtuber Hikaru are opening one after another.   I have been undergoing full-body hair removal since August 2020, and as of May 2021, it has already become almost slippery even though it has not been a year yet.   When comparing men's hair removal salons,   price service location   Besides, medical hair removal or photo-epilation? You will need to select Here is ...

Hello, It's Hiro.   How do you send money overseas?   Western Union and Shinsei Bank are popular, aren't they?   When I was stationed in the United States when I was a salaryman, I used Union Bank   (Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ) as designated by the company.   My company told me to cancel my account when I returned to Japan, but even after ignoring that   and returning to Japan, I haven't canceled my US account and continue to use it only occasionally.   ※Convenient for saving foreign currency and purchasing Amazon in the United States, and the ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   I summarized the men's hair removal salons in Nagoya.   By the way, I am currently going to two stores, and I am summarizing the experiences of actually receiving counseling.   ※It can be read in 1 to 2 minutes.   1. Mens Clear Merit   Cost performance good No pain because it is photo-epilation You can go to your favorite store whenever you want Easy to book from the app Clean interior, all staff wear white coats and have high likability   Demerit   Since it is photo-epilation, it takes time (it takes about 3 ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   Do you have trouble choosing a parking lot every time you use the airport to travel abroad?   I was in trouble.   For someone like me who spends more than half a year on weekends abroad, the parking lot fee at the airport is pretty ridiculous.   I have a history of going abroad as a 'bullet traveler' every weekend when I was an office worker.   There is a way to use public transportation other than a car, but if you do not go straight by car on your way home from work, it ...