You guys are getting buttons?

My Japanese microwave only has an imprecise knob to turn. It came free with the apartment, so I can't complain too much.

I suppose it prevents people from accidentally doing something like hitting 20:00 instead of 2:00 and starting a fire.

Sure! I'll go with what my friends recommended as well, since I haven't travelled to all of the locations I want to go yet. Tōkyō is of course pretty bustling, and has a lot. Kyōto, Ōsaka, and Nara (i.e. the Kansai region) are all close to one another, so it's a good area to visit and sightsee. Although, it can get incredibly crowded with tourists. Other places people mention they like are Sapporo in Hokkaidō, and maybe Fukuoka in Kyūshū. Also, what the other commenter mentioned is good advice. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.

Come to Japan. Here, they have all sorts of seating at places specifically for people to be alone.

Agreed.

Nice username, by the way.

Out of curiosity, I looked for the Xbox in a big electronics store, and found it in a teeny, tiny, little corner. I don't ever remember seeing any in the secondhand stores though.

I understand what you're trying to say, but I do want to clear up some misconceptions people have about U.S. soldiers.

High school drop-outs are not eligible for the U.S. military. GED holders might be if they score high enough on the ASVAB, but it's generally rare.

Also, U.S. military commanders, and officers in general, are both morally and legally required to disobey illegal orders. While the President may be the commander-in-chief, officers swear an oath to the Constitution, not the President.

That's why General Milley publicly apologized and considered resigning after unwittingly letting federal troops be used to clear protestors, not knowing Trump wanted it for a photo op instead of legitimate need. That's why so many generals called him a threat to democracy. That's why Trump fired so many generals, because they wouldn't go along with his stupid shit.

I have hope that the U.S. active duty military will not get involved in this. I know for sure they don't want to get involved in this.

It's time to delete X? 🧑‍🚀🔫🧑‍🚀 Always has been.

I had traveled to Southeast Asia recently, and used Grab for the first time there to get a taxi. I was surprised by how precise it was. No wonder.

This also feels like a good fit for Not The Onion.

Technically not a sabbatical, but I saved up a bunch of money, quit my job, and have been studying abroad in Japan.

It really is a cool tree, but man, having to walk near fallen gingko nuts every day during the autumn is kind of torture.