年別アーカイブ：2021年

Hello, It's Hiro.   The other day, a Commufa Hikari person visited us.   It was a sales of NHK fee group collection.   It is said that they are going around so that it can be paid by group fee.   They suddenly came late in the evening (around 18:00) and honestly didn't feel good at the time of my first impression.   They are asking all the households that have internet access, so they are given only the documents to sign and force them to sign on the spot There was no clear explanation or paperwork, and after ...

Hello, It's Hiro.   Don't you think that the official parking lot of Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is clearly high & too far to the entrance?   The price of the USJ official parking lot as of August, 2021 is   Weekday regular car parking fee, parking lot business hours   Parking fee: 3,100 yen (tax included), parking lot business hours: 8: 30-20: 00     ※Please check the website for details as it will change.   I have parked in the official parking lot about 5 times, but it is too far and boring to the entrance of Universal ...

Hello, It's Hiro.   This time, I will write about what I actually purchased an Apple product and experienced.   To be honest, I love Apple products, and I've only had a good image of Apple so far, but I'll write down the truth, including what I received from customer support in Japan.   [Lie] You can return the product for free within 14 days of receiving it  → No The return policy stated in the shopping support on the Apple website states that you can return the product within 14 days.   Here👇     And here is the ...

Hello, It's Hiro.   Here is a summary of Alodia, known as the most famous entertainer in the Philippines.   Alodia？ Name：アローディア・ゴセンフィアオ（Alodia Gosiengfiao）   Birthday：March 9, 1988 (33 years old)   Lives in Quezon City, Manila, the capital of the Philippines. She is 165 cm tall and Pisces.   Graduated from Ateneo University in 2009 and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the Department of Information Design.   A Spanish Filipino cosplayer, model, singer, pianist, actress and professional gamer.   Her father is Chinese Filipino and her mother is Spanish Filipino, so she is a famous cosplayer and ...

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 ...

Hello, it's Hiro.   According to a survey by the US Times magazine, the most popular city in the world for "selfie", which takes a picture of yourself with a mobile phone and posts it on the Internet, is Makati, the center of Metro Manila, Philippines. Was announced in 2014.   This popularity seems to continue unabated even in 2021.   Taking a picture of yourself is called "selfie" in the world.   Even around me, who spends more than one-third of the year in the Philippines, there is no day when I don't see Filipino selfie SNS posts.   ...

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 ...