Any advice on this Tokyo itinerary?
Family of 4 with kids 9 and 4 years old. Itinerary is basically set up to treat each day like a daytrip to a different neighborhood. As much as husband and I would love to do the history and art museums, we're trying to keep this fun for the whole family. I've read bad things about the animal cafes and zoos so I've left those out, and there is still so much to do.
Arrival: Land at 7:15pm. Train to hotel in Asakusa and sleep. Not too worried about jet lag because we'll be coming from Singapore. If we're famished the hotel has a restaurant.
Day 1: Explore our home base neighborhood. Chazen Tea Ceremony at 10 AM. Lunch at Misojyu or other nearby restaurant. Walk to Miyamoto drum museum (closes at 3). Spend the evening shopping and checking out Kaminarimon and Senso-ji temple, eating on or around Nakamise Dori.
Day 2: Tokyo Cruise boat ride from Asakusa to Odaiba. Spend the day at Miraikan Museum, get tics for the movie a couple weeks ahead. Train to Toyosu for Dinner. Train back to Tokyo Cruise for return ride to Asakusa.
Day 3: Explore Yanesen Neighborhood. Cafe Neko-e-mon for craft. Yanaka Ginza for lunch and shopping. Maybe Asakura Museum of Sculpture, only if the kids are up for it. Rikugien Garden. Should we book a tour for this neighborhood to get the most out of its history?
Day 4: Sweets making experience in Asakusa at 11 am. Spend the rest of the day in the Sumida/Tokyo Skytree area. Options include signing up for kataoka byobu screen painting activity, Tokyo Skytree, the aquarium, and Fukagawa Edo Museum (has anyone been there, what did you think?).
Day 5: Ghibli Museum- We got Tics!!!!!!! Thanks Seann from Fiverr. 10 am entry, our tics are on a weekend so we can leave fairly early. After the museum hang out at Inokashira Park, maybe do the swan boats. Check out Shirohige's Cream Puff Factory and Satou steak house/butcher shop (no reservations on weekends).
Day 6: Day Trip to Mount Takao
Day 7: Shinjuku/Shibuya Options include Tokyo Toy Museum, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Shibuya Miyashita Park Bouldering Wall (if kids are in the mood, my oldest loves rock climbing), Takeshita Street, and Kiddy Land Toy Store (the grand finale so we don't have to carry shopping bags around all day). I'm having a harder time planning this day than the rest of the trip, the things we are interested in are so spread out. After doing street food and shopping in Asakusa and Yanaka, maybe we can skip Takeshita Street? Do any bicycle rental options accomodate children?
Day 6 and 7 can be swapped depending on weather. I would have liked more flexibility to adjust based on weather, but so many things require advanced reservations.
Thoughts on the Grutto Museum Pass with our itinerary? I have some notes on restaurants of interest, but we'll mostly just stop and eat wherever looks good whenever we're hungry.
Day 8: Our flight leaves Haneda at 5:15 pm. Maybe have one last lunch in Asakusa at a place we missed previously then head to the airport?
Thanks for your tips and comments!!!

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Any recommendations for <$250 night for a beachfront hotel/resort on the main island? Main priority is beach quality & pools.
Preferably with restaurants onsite and/or walking distance where we could get dinner for <$50/person would be great. i.e. Nashiro seems great but I read that it is a bit isolated and dinner can be insanely expensive.
We are hoping to get away without a car as we just want to relax at the hotel and on the beach 1 day, and visit the aquarium the other day so ideally one with shuttle/bus access to airport/aquarium would be ideal.

Salams! I grew up in MN where there is a huge Somali population and moving to Houston soon for work. I am nervous to be somewhere without my people Lol.
I’m sure there’s a small Somali population somewhere in Houston but does anyone know what side of town? Any Somali restaurants? Any info would help.

so im from ny and bought tickets to the brooklyn show and was SO excited bc ive never seen them live but i just realized i have a wedding to go to that day lol sooooo i'm taking a mini trip to chicago for vada vada 🤪 anyone from there have any recs for things to do/restaurants? thinking about going to the shedd aquarium the day before im so excited, i hope the concert slays im a little nervous to spend 700$ on a trip and to end up not loving the concert lol but i think ill have a good time. i also luv cowgirl clue but the other 2 acts will b new 4 me! im just a bit nervous bc i rlly luv older songs by the garden but i think they'll be playing newer ones, but i saw they usually play thy mission so that will be my moment <3 also i have 6 months to learn their newer stuff!

I have been doing the initial planning for my honeymoon with my fiancé. We have never been to Japan, and know once we have kids, a trip like this becomes unlikely. We are trying to balance fast paced site seeing, with some relaxing time together. We see Tokyo & Osaka as our fast paced time, then Kyoto has site seeing with relaxation and mixed in. Lastly were going to Okinawa for a few days for just full relaxation and beach time.
Please look at my itinerary and let me know any must do's, any sites or restaurants we will be nearby and should check out, activities to consider, etc. (Restaurants were filled in by Chat GPT so they're all flexible for replacing).
Thanks!

• June 8: Land 1:35 PM Haneda airport
  • Arrive and check into ---. Take the evening to explore Shinjuku. Feel free to check out Shinjuku park since it is nearby. Try Omoide Yokocho for small, local izakaya-style dining.
  • Go back to hotel or hang around Shinjuku 7pm Reservation at Yonegami.
• June 9: Wake up when comfortable and head to Meiji Shrine. Go right there to beat the morning crowd. After, walk around Yoyogi park before heading to Harajuku for fashion and culture. Have lunch at Takeshita Street. Go back to hotel. Teamless Labs before dinner. Ticket is for :00 and recommend 2 hours. Stay in Rabbongi for Dinner at Sushi Saito (booking required). https://www.tableall.com/restaurant/49 and drinks in rabbongi.
• June 10: Head to Asakusa to see Senso-ji Temple and explore the Nakamise shopping street. (40 minutes from hotel) (Visit Ueno Park and the nearby Ameyoko Market for snacks and shopping. NOT SURE ABOUT THESE) Evening in Shibuya, Dinner and cocktails at night at Ce La Vi. Bars all over Shibuya
  
• June 11: FREE DAY - Day trip to Mt. Fuji. Or explore Shibuya and Shinjuku Return by evening and relax in Shinjuku.
  
• June 12: Check out by 11 AM. Travel to Kyoto in the afternoon. FIGURE OUT TRAIN.
  

Kyoto (June 12-15)

• June 12: Check into ---. When time allows head to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). Only requires an hour of time. Evening walk through the Pontocho Alley for dining and maybe a glimpse of a Geisha.
• June 13: Early morning at Fushimi Inari Shrine for about 2-3 hours, then visit Kiyomizu-dera (will need to take another taxi). Lunch at Kikunoi, a famous kaiseki restaurant. Walk to and explore Maruyama Park and the nearby areas. Walk to Gion corner. A lot of beautiful stuff to see around our hotel and Gion Corner. https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/94876-gion-corner-traditional-arts-performance/?source_channel=googlettd&_source_module=cu&utm_content=cu&utm_content=campaignid_21054075549_adgroupid_159487682156&_language=en&_currency=USD&_activity_id=94876&package_id=318982&aid=26991&campaignid=21054075549&adgroupid=159487682156&targetid=kwd-2279069280371&matchtype=&device=c&creative=692237415720&extensionid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9003689&network=g&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0YGyBhByEiwAQmBEWigeqmBOqN2xRrKW5xhh7jIEGfIWkcDhcFt98XGcK-AazOUOQEcWzBoCfNIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_medium=affiliate-alwayson&utm_source=non-network&utm_campaign=26991&utm_term= Book 6pm or 7pm show at Gion Corner
• June 14: Start at Arashiyama to visit the Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple. Lunch in Arashiyama at Arashiyama Yoshimura for noodles with views. Go to hotel for afternoon spa treatments (massages). Dinner at Ganko Sushi for a more relaxed sushi experience.
• June 15: Check out and depart for Osaka.

Osaka (June 15-17)

• June 15: Check into --- Explore Dotonbori at night; try Dotonbori Imai for an authentic Osaka-style okonomiyaki.
• June 16: Morning visit to Universal Studios Japan, focusing on key attractions. After a few hours, head back to the city. Explore Umeda Sky Building in the evening for great views and dinner nearby at Kiji Umeda for Osaka-style okonomiyaki.
• June 17: Check out at 11 AM, maybe a quick visit to Kuromon Market for street food before departing for Okinawa.

Okinawa (June 17-21)

• June 17: Arrive and check into ---. Relax at the beach or hotel facilities.
• June 18-20: Enjoy beach activities. Visit Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world. Dine at Onna Village Food Market for local foods. Explore Shurijo Castle for a cultural touch. Try Umibaru Okinawa for dinner one night to taste local seafood.
• June 21: Check out at 11 AM. Relax at the beach if time allows before heading to the airport.

Hello 👋. I'm a 25 year old childfree woman from Ahmedabad that's seeking some CF pals. I work as a teacher and really enjoy my job.
My hobbies and interests include reading books, writing fictions, taking long walks in nature, watching movies, listening to music, shopping, trying out new restaurants, exploring cafes, museums, botanical gardens, zoos, aquariums, amusement parks, going to music concerts, learning about different cultures and countries, meeting new people, having deep and meaningful conversations, gardening, travelling.
Some other infos about me:-
• I'm an ambivert (My extroversion or introversion depends on my mood).
• I don't smoke, drink or do drugs.
• I'm a non vegetarian. My favorite dish is chicken butter masala.
• I'm a bookworm. Reading is my primary hobby. Classic, thriller and horror are my preferred genres. My favourite book of all time is "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie.
• I speak three languages.
• I'm obsessed with world history and mythology.
• I'm fascinated by different cultures, traditions, languages, foods and beliefs.
• I find supernatural/paranormal/horror stuff to be very intriguing. I'm very much into horror books, movies, documentaries, tv shows, online articles. "Hereditary" is my most favourite horror movie so far.
• I like listening to classical and folk music (I know I'm boring lol!).
• My favorite color is blue.
• I prefer cats over dogs.
• For me, it's always forests>mountains>beaches.
• Travelling is one of my biggest passions. I'd like to explore the whole world someday.
• I have severe acrophobia. So, unfortunately, I can never do skydiving, bungee jumping, paragliding even though I want to.
• I enjoy talking/discussing about random stuff.
I'm looking for some like-minded CF friends close to my age (23-29) who I can have some open, candid and genuine conversations with. If you're in your mid-late 20s and also seeking a CF friend, feel free to reach out. I don't mind LD/nevermet friends, so, your location doesn't matter as long as you actually put effort into the conversations. I'll be willing to exchange pics and have voice/video calls once we get comfortable with each other but that's not compulsory. I'd be more than happy to text only.
Note:- I'm NOT looking for a relationship right now. I need to figure a few things out before getting into a serious relationship. Also, I've been really enjoying my single life so far. So, please refrain from sending me any relationship requests. I'm NOT gonna entertain them. Also, message me ONLY if you're CF.
If you message me, please introduce yourself (age, location, job, hobbies, interests, life goals etc.). Don't just say "hi" or "hello".
Edit:- It might take me a while to reply to your message since I've been quite busy with work and family obligations. Hope you understand 😊

I've heard that the Aquarium is pretty good, and it's a nice bridge to walk at night
But everyone tells me that Covington has better restaurants and festivals though

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33F married with no kids (ever) leaving Houston Texas next year. I was interested in the PNW, specifically coastal Oregon, but the lack of diversity is something I don't think I could get over. I was born in Connecticut but moved to Austin when I was little so I don't have too many memories being there but I do have family there. My sister just moved to a coastal town in CT and will be visiting her this summer. New England is appealing to me, but really concerned about ticks.
Looking for a place with decent outdoor access but won't get bitten up by mosquitoes or catch Lyme Disease.
I hate heat with a passion. I can deal with cold but probably not Midwest cold.
I'd prefer a coastal state or within 2hrs from the coast.
Population 100k or less but not a suburb of a large metro because I'm also sick of dealing with a lot of traffic.
Will be working remotely so employment isn't a concern. I'm a homebody who enjoys spending time with my pets so I don't need a place with a vibrant night life, just somewhere with a decent variety of restaurants. I think my plan is to travel around for a year or two so I'd like some cities or areas lined up to check out to help me decide where I want to settle long term.

Hi all, I’m a mid-20’s male solo traveler visiting Japan for the first time next month! I’m super excited, but it also feels a little overwhelming trying to plan. For the most part I’ve got my trip planned out, but I’m in need of some advice and I’m wondering how my itinerary looks. This will be my longest solo trip, longest international trip, and first solo international trip. I’ll be hitting Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Osaka, and Kyoto, as well as day trips to Kobe and Nara.
Before I get started, I have some general questions about preparing for my trip:
-eSim: from browsing this subreddit, it looks like Ubigi is the best choice. Would 10GB data be enough for 3 weeks? I’ll probably have Google Maps open for navigation pretty often, and just browsing reddit/instagram when bored or on a train. Additionally, would it be smart to get a pocket WiFi as backup, or is Ubigi reliable enough that it wouldn’t be necessary?
-Walking shoes: I need to buy a pair and will begin breaking them in immediately. Any recommendations for anything breathable and/or waterproof (are those two mutually exclusive)? May also bring my hiking boots with me, but I don’t have a ton of space in my baggage, so something that can be worn on light hikes would be a plus!
-I’m aware I’ll be visiting during the middle of the rainy season. As you will see, most of my plans are for outdoor activities/walking from place to place… If anyone has suggestions for indoor alternatives in any of the cities I’ll be visiting, I’m all ears! I would also appreciate museum recommendations, since there seem to be so many in each city.
-Carrying my passport: should I invest in one of those cross-body bags and just keep my passport, money, and a portable charger in there? For the days that I plan on hiking or day trips, I’ll be carrying a small day pack that I can keep everything in along with my snacks/water, so I’m not sure if it’s worth it to buy a new bag. I’m also considering just getting a lanyard with a small pouch and wearing my passport around my neck at all times. What would be more comfortable/convenient?
-Hiking/being outside: I’m not planning on checking luggage on the way there, so I plan on buying sunscreen/insect repellant in Japan. Is this advisable? Furthermore, it seems many trails in Japan warn about the potential of running into snakes/bears. How concerned should I be about the wildlife and are there any extra precautions I should take? I’m used to hiking in the Appalachians where there are few venomous snakes, and black bears exist but I don’t see them often.
-Observation decks: is it worth it to see more than one in a given city? If I could only do one each in Osaka/Tokyo, which would be the best choices?
-I’m not staying in any hostels, but I’m interested in meeting people (other travelers, or locals who want to converse with a tourist), any suggestions? Would it be weird to try to strike up conversation with random people in bars/izakayas?
Okay, itinerary time! Let me know if any of my days seem too packed or if I’m skipping out on anything you really recommend. I plan on starting my days pretty early to beat the heat and crowds, but it looks like a lot of shrines/attractions don’t open until 9, and most stores don’t open until 10-11, so that may limit me on some days.
Day 1: Tokyo, will be here for 4 days
-land at Haneda airport at 8am
-drop bags off at hotel in Shinjuku - I’m not sure how much energy I’ll have, but I want to force myself to at least do a few things this day
-Suga Shrine (the stairs from “Your Name”)
-Shinjuku Gyoen national garden - my friend told me to avoid paying for shrines/gardens since there are free ones all over the place, but I figure it’s worth it for another Shinkai move spot (“The Garden of Words”)
-check into hotel and maybe power nap
-Mori art museum (depending on how I feel)
-Tokyo tower (depending on how I feel)
-Omoide Yokocho at night
Day 2:
-Yoyogi park
-Meiji Jingu
-Harajuku
-Imperial palace
-Teamlabs Planet
-Odaiba seaside park for sunset/nighttime views
Day 3: Asakusa
-Senso-ji/Nakamise dori
-Ueno park
-could also do some museums around Ueno
-Akihabara? (mostly just to look around, I’m saving my shopping for the end of my trip)
-Edo Tokyo museum
-Sumida aquarium
-Tokyo skytree for sunset/night views
Day 4:
-Shibuya crossing
-Hachiko statue
-Nintendo store/explore Shibuya shops
-Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation deck
-If I have more time to spare in Tokyo, I want to try traveling around to different neighborhoods, just wandering and seeing what life is like in that corner of the city. For example, I might take the train out to the Tama area and explore the town where the Ghibli film “Whisper of the Heart” is set (and hopefully I’ll find a random cat to follow). Has anyone done something similar and have any towns/neighborhoods they recommend checking out?
-Explore Shinjuku/Shibuya nightlife
Days 5&6: head to Yokohama for 2 days
-finish up anything I didn’t have time for in Tokyo and then head over
-I don’t have much planned here tbh, so I’m open to suggestions! I’m also happy to just wander around the city.
-Yamashita park/harbor view park
-Chinatown at night
-Minatomirai
-things I’m open to but not entirely set on: -NYK Hikawa Maru -Landmark Tower -Yokohama museum of art -Sankeien garden -check out a car meet?
-I’m not particularly interested in the cup noodle museum or red brick warehouse, but if they’re highly recommended I can check them out
-I’m also open to doing a day trip to Kamakura if I’m bored
Days 7&8: head to Hakone for 2 days
-depending on how the weather is:
-I plan to spend one day doing the loop and visiting the Hakone shrine. Will also check out Gora park and the open air museum.
-Spend the other day hiking: will take the old tokaido road past Amazake Chaya and down to the Hakone checkpoint. Might do more hiking in the area or head to Mishima sky walk
-The available ryokans are out my price range, so I’ll be staying at a regular hotel and visiting public onsens. Will probably try to find at least one reservable private onsen as well.
Days 9-12: Osaka, includes Kobe day trip
-I should arrive in Osaka sometime in the afternoon on day 9, I don’t have too much planned for Osaka so I’ll try to get some stuff done this first day and feel out the rest. Also open to suggestions!
Things I want to see in Osaka, can all this be done in 1.5-2.5 days?:
-Osaka Castle/castle park
-Umeda sky building
-Dotonbori
-Ebisubashi bridge
-Hozenji yokocho
-Kuromon Ichiba market
-Abeno Harukas
-Osaka museum of history
-Osaka museum of housing and living
-Catch a baseball game, ORIX Buffaloes and Hanshin Tigers both have home series while I’m in town
-Osaka aquarium (if I skip the aquarium in Tokyo)
-Shinsekai new world (can be skipped)
-Tennoji park or Nagai park (can be skipped)
-Sumiyoshi Taisha (can be skipped)
Kobe Day trip (from Osaka) - will pick a day based on the weather forecast
-hiking in Mt. Rokko or Mt. Maya
-spend some time up in the mountains at botanical gardens/arboretums
-head back down for an early dinner, and maybe take the ropeway back up for sunset/night views of the city
-if I want to try Kobe beef, will I need to reserve a restaurant beforehand? Since I’m planning to feel this day out based on the weather, I don’t want to be restricted by a reservation. Although it’s not terribly far from Osaka if I choose to hike on another day and just go to Kobe one night for dinner
-is there anything else worth checking out in Kobe?
-Are there any other cool day trips from Osaka? Hiroshima seems a little far for my liking. I’m also planning to do Nara from Kyoto, but if I have an extra day in Osaka I might do it from here and give myself an extra day in Kyoto
Day 13: Kyoto for 5 days, includes Nara day trip
-arrive in Kyoto
-Imperial palace/national garden
-Nijo castle
-Nishiki market
-maybe some museums, the samurai ninja museum looks neat
The next 4 days are in no particular order can be re-arranged according to weather
Day 14
-Arashiyama bamboo forest (may skip since nothing else in the area opens until 9, and it seems like I want to get here by 7 to avoid heavy crowds)
-Iwatayama monkey park
-Tenryu-ji (might skip, it’s not expensive but idk if I want to pay to visit a temple when I’m already seeing so many )
-might do the Sagano romantic train and Hozugawa river boat ride. Would the boat ride be enjoyable on a summer afternoon due to being on the water, or would the afternoon sun make it unbearably hot?
-Saga Toriimoto preserved street
-Adashino nenbutsuji temple (seems to have its own bamboo grove, which makes skipping Arashiyama easier)
Day 15
-Bus/train to Kuramadera
-Hike to Kifune shrine
-Hirobun/kawadoko dining
-Explore Kibune and shrine area while I wait to eat lunch
-Back to Kyoto by mid-late afternoon
-Higashiyama Jisho-ji (can skip if too hot/tired)
-Honen-in temple (can skip if too hot/tired)
-Philosopher’s path
-Nanzen-ji
-Heian shrine
Day 16
-Fushimi inari taisha - I want to start early and climb to the top
-Rengeoin sanjusangendo (open to skipping, was recommended by a friend but doesn’t look super interesting)
-Sannenzaka
-Ninenzaka
-Kiyumizu dera
-Gion
-Maruyama park
Day 17: Nara day trip
-Todaiji
-Nara park
-Kasuga taisha
-Mt. Wakasuka
-Maybe Mt. Kasuga primeval forest, if my legs are up for more hiking
-Anything else to do/see?
On one of the Kyoto days I’d like to visit Fushimi inari taisha at night, but I’ve read comments on this subreddit about people being harassed by monkeys or seeing/hearing wild boars, so I’m a little concerned. Are there any precautions I should take to avoid unpleasant run ins with the wildlife?
Day 18: back to Tokyo for the rest of the trip
-take Shinkansen back, settle in
-baseball
Day 19
-shopping: Ginza and maybe Akihabara
-anything I missed the first time around
Day 20
-wrap up my trip and double back to any foods/places/sights I couldn’t get enough of
-fly home at 7pm
How does this look, am I risking too many activities getting ruined by rain? If any days are too packed, what can I skip/save for a later time? Thanks y’all!

I'm in Houston for the weekend with my wife and we are trying to figure out a few more things to do later today and tomorrow, we are staying in Montrose so nearby places would be preferred, but we are open to driving a bit.
What we are most after are antique/vintage shops, we enjoy finding nice little knickknacks for the house, vintage clothing, and furniture (we got the SUV with us thankfully).
As far as record stores, I love Houston Rap (Z Ro, DJ Screw, Scarface, UGK, the whole SUC, etc) and old school latino music (boleros, corridos, cumbia) so any shops that specialize in these genders would be great, but if not, anything with a good hip hop, indie/alt rock, and jazz collection would be nice.
As far as markets or pop ups, we're really just trying to get a taste of local restaurants/food vendors, artists, local businesses, etc. Ideally something with a mix of different cultures; Latinos, Blacks, Asians, even white people have their cool shit (please don’t take this seriously lol)
Thanks allll

Hello, this is a very loose list of things I want to try to see. I have a very loose schedule and about three weeks in tokyo. I am mostly into fashion. Would love to hear any comments
Day trips from tokyo:

• Yokohama: cupnoodles museum, chinatown, air cabin
• Enoshima, kamakura free pass
• costco
• Kewpie Mayo terrace factory, Jackson hole restaurant, gotokuji cat temple, Shimokitazawa for thrifting: No squares, Setagaya Art Museum for Junji Ito exhibit

SHIBUYA:

• Food: sukiyaki chiyoka, katsudon ya zuicho, ryan, togoshiya 8am weekdays
• Clothing stores: Gentle Monster- nezu museum is by it, public tokyo, shelter, shibuya 109-evris, 10 tow, lift daikanyama, archive store, loft, ragtag thrift, united tokyo, rinkan
• Kyu Asakura house historical landmark, Yoyogi Park all day hours

Akihabra: Don quiote, tall anime store for pokemon cards and aot merch, japanese best buy, roast beef ohno (locations in harajuku and ikebukuro) might start at dawn avatar cafe
Harajuku:

• Meiji Jingu shrine opens first start here
• Stores: Cosme, cyberpunk store on takeshita, XU two locations, kindal (multiple locations) casanova vintage, hysteric glamour, gyozaru has cheap gyoza, 2nd street, United tokyo

Shinjuku:

• Food: Udon shop shinbori
• Tokyo Metropolic Goverment 45th floor opens 8:30am for view on 30th floor, megure river, evris, united tokyo mens and womens
• Nichome and Aiiro for nightlife

Ginza:
Ginza Six, art aquarium, sanrio world, dover street market
MISCELLANOUS IF HAVE TIME:

• Koreatown- Shin okubo
• Asakusa- Hie shrine
• Nezu Shrine- explore yanesen area and Bunkyo Civic center
• Karaoke english
• `Mukkojima hyakkaen garden- sumida
• Nakano Broadway retro anime and games
• Taronomon sunaba- soba
• Udon maruka chiyoda city tofu udon
• Boat ride in shinsui park
• Hama Rikyu Garden?
• Summer festival at Asakusa
• Ueno Ameyoko and Shrine
• Tokyo Air Raid Museum
• Tokyu hands souvie store (shibuya, shinjuku and ginza locations)
• oi racecourse flea market
• Pizza studio Tamaki
• Sumo Tournament
• Seeing a play
• Japan Open Air Folklore Museum

Let's get it all out of the way up front. I know, no one asked. No one cares. What kind of A hole can afford to eat at all these places. Yada yada.
The fact is the culinary scene is changing by the month here in St Pete. I view this as a good thing. After reading the 100th question asking where to eat and drink around town I thought I would document some places I've been to around St Pete for those who are interested. I enjoy spending my finite disposable income and leisure time exploring local eats & drinks with good company.
I am in no way qualified to be providing these unsolicited opinions. My opinions are probably all over the place and inconsistent - some will speak to value and others quality. These are in no particular order. There are hardly any chains on this list - I would much rather support local spots. Ready? Let's go.
Three Birds Tavern: Love the vibe of the outside patio. They even have a British telephone booth out there. Solid tavern / bar food. The lamb burger is fantastic. Shepherd's pie is not bad. Servers are so nice and bubbly. Worth it for lunch or brunch. Martini deals on Thursdays (I think they're $5).
Pin on Cafe: My go to lunch spot. Unfortunately they are moving down central a mile but they have fantastic pad Thai and a great value lunch menu, where you can build your own meal. Probably eaten here 30 times. Very friendly staff.
Bodega: If you're into Cuban sammies (don't hurt me but they're not my favorite) then this is the place. I'm told they're fairly authentic. Good speakeasy in the back. More on that below.
Bohemios: New Spanish tapas restaurant off central. Don't let the lingering BurgerFi sign fool you - the food here is exceptional. A tad expensive but good quality. They have been slow since opening but the chef & servers are super nice and love chatting to patrons. The chef is an especially awesome dude and a fantastic cook. Got the lobster cargo, empanadas, flank steak, meatballs, and lamb lollipops. All bangin'.
Frog Pond: Great family spot for breakfast or lunch. No frills / nothing fancy, just a good familial vibe and frogs painted on the walls. Got the BLT and pancakes. Both yummy.
Lure: Pretty cool place, but I still can't figure out what their "thing" is. Is it a sports bar? Billiard Hall? Sushi bar? Apparently it's all three. Surprisingly solid food (including the sushi), good music, fun place to hang out with a big group of friends before a show at the Floridian. Great happy hour and food specials.
Lemongrass: Solid Thai food. Went here for a date, and while that didn't go super well the food was again solid. Not mind blowing. But solid. Did I mention it was solid?
Zaytoon Grill: I love Mediterranean food. I had a kefta kabob, hummus, rice, salad. I admittedly need to try it again. It was decent, I've had much better kabob. But again, want to give it another try. I ordered takeout so can't comment on the place itself but I hear the staff are great.
EngineNo9: I was told this was the "best burger in town". This is false. Well, maybe for the money it is. After having just about every burger on the menu, I can say without a doubt the best burger in town is in fact Left Bank Bistro's Burger. My gawd. I think they sprinkle crack in the brie they put on top. Anyway, this is engine9. If my expectations were lower initially I think I would recommend it as a value play. Good place to watch sports. Jambalaya is meh. Sriracha wings are delicious though. So are the tots.
Tony's Pizza: A very solid pizza place always slinging deals on door dash. They have nice wide, thin slices, similar to NY style.
Gateway Subs: really good subs and creative too. For instance, you can get crushed Doritos on your sammy.
Brooklyn South: Middle of the road sandwiches for the price.
Mangosteen: I've only gotten takeout and thought their sushi was decent. This place and Lure seemed similar in their food offerings. When I walk by the vibe looks pretty cool. They do BOGO deals on door dash too.
Maple Street Biscuit Co: The hangover cure you've been looking for. Great biscuits & gravy. They have this fried chicken biscuit with a pepper jelly type thing and it's... Hang on I need a minute... Utterly delicious. Instead of giving them your name when you order, they ask you a thought provoking question, which is kind of fun (e.g. who in all of history would you want to meet?).
11 Chicks: Great Venezuelan food. Get an arepa and some of those to die for deep fried cheese things. Don't sleep on the 11 Chicks bowl. A little pricey for chicken and rice but the quality is chef's kiss.
Fresh Kitchen: Decently healthy, solid food. Like a healthy chipotle. You're in and out of there fast. If you need a somewhat healthy $12 bowl go here. Also everyone who eats there is somehow a fitness model and/or gorgeous.
Pacific Counter: Also a decently healthy, solid fast casual place serving poke bowls. Staff is super nice. Bring your dog - they will spoil with salmon skin treats.
Hotdog Stand (8th & Central): I haven't caught her name, but she slings awesome street hotdogs and puts a lot of love into the fixings on top. Bring up the TB Lightning or bring your dog and you will be her favorite.
Pia's: I know, it's in Gulfport. Fantastic Italian food. Sit out on the patio if you can - there is a good red/white checkered tablecloth vibe out there. Saw someone get engaged there. It's that kind of place, immersive, familial, and delicious. The shank and lasagna were heavenly.
Paul's Landing: Worth it to check out the view of the pier and pool while at the Vinoy. Grab a drink and some very good American food here with a date, or for brunch.
Sauvignon Wine Locker: Pasta - yes. Wine - fuck yes. Half off bottle deals on Sunday I believe. Definitely a nicer place and a draw for the rich old snowbirds. I hear some local billionaires frequent the place. Kind of a cool entrance, walking down a (safe) alley before climbing the stairs to get to it.
Fortu: Clubby, upscale asian fusion spot. Expensive but also very good. The wagyu potstickers are great. Go here for date night and pay way too much for cool drinks and very good Asian food. But your body will be swaying from the music and sexy vibe.
Social Roost: Fun spot, feels kind of like you're walking into a Great Gatsby party. Creative and delicious dishes and the price is about right. It's loud and social and a high energy place so go with friends or a date on a Friday or Saturday.
Datz: Very solid bar / American / brunch food. I got a fried chicken salad and it was really good. I know there's more to try and I will do so.
Ford's Garage: Great burgers. If you're a car person, it's definitely worth checking out. Even the bathroom has a tire for a sink.
La V: Highly recommend this place. Vietnamese, French fusion. Good Pho, banh mi, and rolls. Get the beef bourgingon- like dish and soak up the broth with a toasty french baguette. Baby, you've got a stew goin'.
Calida: super small but absolutely delicious spot. A husband and wife cook and run the place, and they only have one other server who is equally awesome. They make you feel like family and live to serve people good food. Menu changes often based on ingredients that are in season. Had the short rib, Icelandic fish dish (forget the name), and duck panang. My gawd was it yummy. Great wine list too. Oh, they're only open three nights a week so make a rezzy in advance.
Bavaros: Pretty good pasta, a little pricey for the portion. Was a fan of Bolognese and penne vodka. Fun outdoor vibe with the sidewalk seating. Sometimes I'll bring carry out to cellarmasters.
Pizza Box: super tiny pizza spot but REALLY good meatballs and quality pizza made in a legit pizza oven. Get it with hot honey and a glass of wine.
Left Bank: Lit'rlly the best burger in town. The prices are exhorbinant for what you get, but the quality is hard to beat. $40 for beef bourgingon pissed me off, but again the food is really good. Go here for brunch and sip French rosé, get a croque madam, or take a date here for steak frites.
Il Ritorno: Upscale Italian. For the price, it was decent. Compared to olive garden it's excellent. Liked Bonu better. Pretty upscale spot for a date night. For the money, I think there are better spots. Please don't hurt me.
Bonu: Very refreshing vibe, open and airy and filled with cool lights and plants. Really good menu - lobster ravioli and penne vodka were great. Try some of their more creative dishes as well, you won't be disappointed.
Wild Child: I only went once for a date and I think we walked in after a fryer fire or something. Seriously, when we walked in we were assaulted with an intense funnel cake-like fryer smell and thin layer of smoke. Food was okay, I can't even remember what we got. I will agree to go back and try it again since I keep hearing good things and I'm pretty sure this was a one off experience. The date went well though. Not that you care.
Cassis: Solid French bistro with a restaurant and a quick eats side to it serving ice cream, chocolate, and pizza. Pretty banging.
Bella Brava: Great pizza! Was surprised how good since its in a touristy spot on Beach drive. Good pasta too. I think they have a good deal on Tuesdays or something.
Allelo: Upscale and very high quality Mediterranean food and wine list. Loved this place. Get the octopus, lamb Bolognese, and/or rabbit & glass of red and you won't be sorry.
Shrimp Store: Very good local, fresh seafood + rice, beans type place. Stop by for lunch and try the grouper. Fish & chips and hush puppies are great. Good prices too. Definitely good value.
Teak (Pier restaurant): I know the pier is touristy. But it's also gorgeous. The view of the water from the restaurant is unmatched. You can see Tampa Bay and st Pete skylines really well, watch the sailboats, and small planes fly by. The food is surprisingly good here. It's worth checking out even if you're a local.
Doc Ford's: I'd call this place upscale beach shack food. It's good quality, prices are slightly high as it is a more touristy spot on the pier. Good live music and good vibes.
Trophy Fish: I really enjoyed how fun and unique this place is. It's all outside but kind of covered, and really fun looking at night with all the lights and plants. Big bar you can sit around and you order seafood out of the truck/shack behind it. Have to say it was pretty expensive for what it was but definitely high quality.
The Studio Public House: Come here to see some great British rock and euro futbol memorabilia. Fish and chips are great, as is the shepherds pie.
Hook's on 9th: Sushi & Thai food with a great sushi menu. Great quality for not much money. $10 sushi and/or dishes for lunch. Get some takeout, try the beef bulgogi and a couple rolls. You won't be sorry.
Rumfish Grill (St Pete Beach): they have an awesome floor to ceiling aquarium right in the dining room. It's mesmerizing and a little bizarre watching the (huge) fish swim around while eating their cousin. Good seafood. Worth a visit.
Urban Stillhouse: Very upscale dining and I have to say the quality and experience were well worth the money. The building itself is unimpressive from the outside, yet when you walk in you are transported to the fanciest mountain / lodge / chalet type vibe you can think of. Multi level restaurant serving up great lamb, steak, and sides. Bonus points if you stop by Lolita's before.
Mazarros: A St Pete staple, and very crowded. But really good sandwiches made there and high quality Italian grocery options. Awesome wine room too - sometimes they do tastings. They do cooking classes here but haven't tried them yet. Worth checking out once, there's no place quite like it.
Lolita's: such a cool building they've moved in to, right next to the bike trail. Very artsy vibe since they share the space with Morean. Very creative dishes and cocktails, gorgeous patio on which to enjoy them.
Paradise Grill (pass-a-grille): the beach shack place right on the beach. I don't know how you can beat their grouper sammy, ice cold iced tea, and that beach view steps away from the water.
Ted Peter's: smoked fish isn't my favorite I admit, but even I liked it. I had some of their non-smoked fish and it was banging. Ask to go see where the smoking is done next door, it's a unique way they cook fish there. Been around for 80+ years.
Poppos : I live nearby and have been here a few times. Was described to me as a "local chipotle". I really wanted to like it. It's average. The portions are small for what you pay for. Their bowls, like literally the paper bowl itself, has a huge indent and is raised from the bottom so it fits a lot less food than you'd think. Staff was super kind though.
Drinks/Bar Only:
Intermezzo: This is the date night spot. Lots of love put into each drink. Nice jazz music. Visiting during Christmas is a must as they deck the place out. They're moving right nearby in the coming months.
Cellarmasters: My favorite watering hole in town. By now you know I enjoy wine. This place isn't your typical wine bar - it's divey, hipster, and awesome. Bring a sub or takeout here and listen to the incredibly cool wine staff pick and pour you the perfect glass. They have a great selection of old world for $20-40 a bottle.
No Vacancy: Outdoor Clubby place, usually a good spot for a DJ and to rip shots / crash bachelor or bachelorette parties.
Steve's: cash only no frills/old school bar. Go grab a bud light in a bottle and roll with the sticky floors. A staple on central ave that's been there forever.
Tryst: Decent bar. Had a boat load of tequila there.
The Landing: Pre or post Jannus show it's a must to continue your high octane weekend night with music and dancing. Bathroom lines get real long so wear a diaper or get in line early. Or try to bribe others in line with a fiver.
Bar Chica: If you like craft cocktails, it's a must visit. Classy bar slinging really cool drinks. You walk thru Bodega to get to it.
Lost and Found: Great spot for a drink and live music. Food truck and big backyard to enjoy a drink under the stars. They were playing Terminator 2 on the TV there which shows you how cool the place is.
Enigma: I typically see this suggested (as a joke) to out of towners asking for a low-key place to have a drink. Well, joke's on them. Enigma is so fun. It is a gay bar, but assuming you're progressive enough to deal with that the drinks, music, dancing, and people are fantastic.
It's all culminated in this. My favorite restaurant in town. Bin6South! ... You will spend $100+ and still walk out hungry. It is not a value play. It is a quality play. There are only 6 barstools and one table fitting 6 people. Reservations are not easy to come by. This place is the product of a retired couple who wanted to make awesome food, pour good wine, and have a communal feel for locals. It's not for everyone. But if you like a chef's table vibe, try it. You can shoot the shit with the chef, owner, and sommelier while they serve you amazing food you've never tried and pour you delicious wine. Their venison and pork shoulder are banging. They also have lots of fun culinary and wine events so check that out.
If you like coffee, the following places are a must try for either the quality of their espresso, local art, and/or vibe:
The Shop & Coffee House
Black crow
Intermezzo
Book & Bottle
Kawha
Bad mother
Fray's donut house for donuts and breakfast sammies too
Bonus Tampa restaurants:
Oxford Exchange: A Harry Potter feeling to it with good brunch food. It has a library quality to it, you feel like British royalty eating here. Great place for a cheeky day glass of rosé or bubbly. Take a walk along the river walk before or after.
Berns: A must try. It's been there for 80+ years. The building itself has such cool decorations and pictures on the walls, and each room has a different theme. While their steak is just okay, for the price comes with French onion soup and onion straws. The best part of Bern's is their wine list. My gawd. They have over 500,000 bottles on site and more in their other building / cellar. I think it's the largest restaurant owned wine collection in the world. Because there are so many bottles, they often can't keep up with pricing for all of them. We got three different bottles from 1975 - 1987 for under $50 each. Their dessert room, cellar tour, and kitchen tours are a must. Check out my post history as I have something in there from the wine subreddit.
Oh and not in Tampa but best Chinese food around is Zom Hee in Seminole. Get their NY strip dish. It's banging. Cool old school spot.
Places I want to try: Rococo, Beau & Mo's, El Cap, Cappy's, Harvey's, Sammy's, Hookin' Ain't Easy, The Chattaway, Brick & Mortar, naked farmer, violet stone, Jack's London Grille, Bascoms, food trucks (Go Stuff Yourself), Nueva Cantina's fundido burger, eat art love, German Knodle, Ceviche, The Burg, Sara's Kebab House, Baba / Barbouni
Agree? Disagree? Any other places you'd add to the list? I will likely keep editing this post as other places pop in my mind that I've forgotten, and/or I eat somewhere new. Cheers.

I'm an immigrant, grew up eating Dutch and Indonesian food. The Houston Indonesian culinary fest arranged food by island! as it should be. So, does it still exist? Does the Indonesian consulate still have weekend food markets? and lastly, favorite dishes and restaurants. I'm asking a lot but the tante who did all the best cooking--well, this is how I honor her. Thank you.
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It sounds dumb, but when I was growing up me and my family were constantly abused, either verbal or physical, and even with my mom it was sexual when she was a child. when I gained sentience i guess is the word, I was like 3 years old. And when I finally did I remember being at the apartment pool with my 2 brothers and our baby sitter nick and his friends. I asked my older brother who it is and he said "that's nick our baby sitter" and I said what does that mean and he said "it's someone who takes care of us and makes sure we're okay" and I thought that's nice. so i cheered for him while we were at the pool. "go nick! you can do it!" and then once we go back inside this fucking asshole beats us. why. Why? because we embarrassed him or some bullshit reason i don't remember. fucking key memory. but not the most important one at the time because not even 2 weeks later after all the beatings back to back this prick lays all of us down, pulls down our pants and hits each and everyone of us in the ass. First it was my older brother, then it was me. And for some reason, I have no fucking clue why, I just wanted to see what would happen if I didn't scream. I didn't cry in pain. so when he hit me I didn't. Then he hit me again, and again until all I did was turn around and say "ow", followed by him slamming the belt on my younger brothers ass. then he went and overdosed in the kitchen on heroin or some shit after beating my mom. As he beat my mom all I heard was her in pain. i have no reason why, but he stopped to do heroin, and when my mom called the cops this cunts uncle or dad or whatever was some important position in the police, got cps called on my mom and we were taken to my grandpas house. this was probably the most important day of my life. It taught me so many lessons it's unreal.

1. men who are powerful become scared and weak without it
2. I do not like men who hit women
3. the police are fucking useless
4. my family is the most important thing in my life
5. i hate drug addicts
6. men are very easy to control

and a bunch of other ones I just can't remember. When I was 7 years old my dad died, I genuinely didn't know anything about him but allegedly I was his favorite. when my mom and my aunt sat us down to tell us this, I thought the right response would be to cry. I didn't want to cry, because I didn't give a shit about him but I faked it. I just made the loud noises and sad face, but there was obviously no tears because i'm not an actor. however the older I grew up the more i realized i hated my dad. the more i realized this fucker is the reason i'm even in this position. because my mom and my dad were married, they were going to have a good life, my mom stopped going to college for this fucking asshole so he could work as a mortician. whatever fuckall reason, we went to montana for like a year or something, and his dumbass ex girlfriend jessica decided to message him and talk about how much she missed him, how much she loves her and wants to be with him. So they did, he divorced my mom, went back to live with jessica and they had a kid named lilith. and the funniest part is jessica is the reason my dad is dead. my mom told me she said he attacked her and she shot him. Which is honestly believable. There's a lot about my dad, the main thigns is he was also abusive to my mom, he was a paranoid bipolar schizophrenic and whichever christian denomination he had involved self-flagellation. he's been arrested for drugs as well as arson. I don't know how my beautiful mother ever found this loser attractive. He's a degenerate. But I do believe that he attacked jessica, despite how much I hate her, I do believe her considering his past. I hate my dad. It sounds generic and bratty, which might just be my cynicism, but in all honesty he's a piece of shit and he got me to where I am today. The problem is that I don't hate myself, I don't hate what I do. I just hate that I have to do it. My mom would've been a nurse, making God knows how much money, and this piece of shit would probably be in a mental hospital or jail for domestic violence. Either way, I'd much rather have my dad abuse my mom, because for some reason I feel like our lives might've been better. We would've lived in montana instead of shithole houston texas. which is another thing I want to talk about.
I grew up completely in houston, I have barely left the state my entire formative life, and I haven't ever gone outside of the country. point is if you know anybody or anything about houston, you know that it's a fucking shithole. fucking ruthless gang bangers coming in from the flood, the fucking crackheads and homeless people who keep coming wherever the fuck i go, it's like I'm a god damn magnet. I go to downtown houston, crackheads, I go to the outside suburbs, fucking homeless people and wannabe gangsters, but I go even further out into the woodlands and katy area, fucking the nicest places I've ever been, there's just fucking wannabe gangsters everywhere. I fucking hate houston. When we went to Austin for vacation one time, there was a guy at this restaurant near us, and he was just being loud and what I thought was completely hostile and sarcastic. This guy wasn't at all. He said to us while we were leaving "hey guys, look I'm sorry for being so loud, I just get really excited about the game." what. what? what the fuck this guy isn't a complete scumbag and is a genuinely nice human? I mean everywhere and anytime I'm in Houston it's a fucking balls challenge with every single man I ever meet trying to be the bigger man and talking about how big their dick is how badly they'd beat whoever's ass and it's the most annyoing shit on earth. Because as they're talking about their dick, in the same conversation they're scared that their girlfriend is going to leave them or cheat on them and how they don't want their girlfriend to dress a certain way for whatever reason. They're not misogynists, they're insecure losers. Whatever happened to the trophy wife thing? I want to show off my girlfriend, dress however you want. Dress like a slut, dress like a grandma I don't care. You're supposed to be for me to show off, not completely but that's what dressing up is for. That's all wearing clothes is about to show yourself off, clothes and personality is all marketing.
Enough schizo rambling, I just wanted to give you an background check I guess. With all of this happening I saw a show that my mom loved watching called Gotham. This was the only show I ever thought was good that my mom watched. in all honesty now that I watch it later on it's kind of pretentious, but regardless that's what I liked. The one character I loved the most was the penguin. Oswald cobblepot was my favorite character. Everything about him was just pathetic, but his demeanor and his mannerisms just made everyone think he was a boss and nobody could fuck with him. That's how I saw him at the time. And the more I looked into it, I realized he was in the gotham mafia. I didn't know what the mafia was, so I looked it up and saw all these movies and tv shows, and I just watched pretty much all of them. And every single time, I saw people who couldn't be fucked with. I saw strong men. I saw people who weren't bullied, who weren't abused who didn't get scammed or their mom get beaten. And even if they did they'd kill and torture them. That's who I wanted to be. I was tired of who I was. I wanted to be just like them. I never even factored in the money part, I just wanted to be like them. And obviously in texas you can't just join the mafia. At the same time my friend mike started talking about the dark web and all this shit. I thought this is the best way for me to do this kind of stuff. I started talking to criminals on there while talking to my online friends and thought I could just take what these criminals are talking about on forums and chatrooms, and just apply it to me and my online friends. And I did, ever since then it's kind of consumed me. It's the only thing I've researched, the only thing I know how to do. I've tried working jobs and doing it the normal way, but everytime I did people and my friends started to treat me differently. They saw me as just another person for them to fuck with. They thought nothing bad would happen and honestly nothing ever did. And here and there I'd dabble into these things again, But one day after I had received my hard earned paycheck I started paying this guy to do these things for me. And all he saw was easy pickings, which I pretty much was in all honesty. And he scammed me out of around $500 of my money that I worked for over the span of months. I mean until then I'd never been scammed in my life. This was the moment honestly, everyone around me I'd tell would just feel bad for me. I don't want people to feel bad for me, I want them to admire what I did, I want them to relish at the fact that they want to do that but they can't. I want to be admired for what I do about things when I am mistreated, just like I was when I was younger. So I found one of his friends that I helped dox (obviously he didn't know) and contacted him to help me understand everything about this guy. It took a little bit but I finally found this prick. I email bombed him for months, his phone was constantly going off full of text messages I sent from multiple yahoo accounts, his house was getting swatted whenever the fuck I felt like it, I didn't want to do anything financially because I don't care about money. I genuinely didn't even want it back. He got me, that's how I saw it. I just wanted to get him. Anytime I wanted, I could just fuck this guy over. And every single time, he would know it was me. That's what I want. That's what I've always wanted. I never read any philsophy books by machiavelli or anything like that but I remember one of the quotes he said was something about how nobody will truly respect you unless they fear you. That might not be true at all, but I feel like it is. My entire life has consisted of this shit, people abuse and mistreat me, my mom, my brothers and my friends. And every single time all I wished was I could do something about it. I can't really stress enough how little I cared about the money. Everytime I'd watch these shows I knew I'd never be able to make as much money as them but I understood their personality. I understood that I wouldn't make it around them. So I tried my best to. At one point before I calmed down we had kidnapped some guy for not paying my friend his money. This is kind of the point I realized what the fuck spiral I was going down and just calmed down. Then I worked the job and the rest is obvious. Now instead of focusing on just fear, I am focusing on money. And honestly fraud and internet crimes just don't pay/aren't worth it anymore. I've taken my skills and I'm focusing on real businesses. Real money. After a lot of growth both in therapy and in my own time. I've realized the flaws of the mafia characters, and they're not all I saw them as. They were drug addicts, abusive and unloyal to women, they were addicted to gambling, I mean jimmy conway had a rigged college basketball game, and with the money he made, he proceeded to bet on other games he couldn't rig. They were just dumb. They were strong willed and didn't take anything from anybody, but they weren't strong enough to deal with their dumbass addictions like gambling and drugs. I don't want to be like that. Everytime I'd watch these movies I never thought that I'm just like them or I want to be them, I just wanted to emulate their strong points. And to a certain point I have. As I write this I realize that I'm everything I wanted these guys to be. I'm not addicted to gambling or drugs, I'm not a cheater, I'm not abusive to women, I'm not rude to people in public who didn't do anything to them, I love who I am. I did commit crimes, I did do things and will do things to people who do me wrong. This guy scammed me on fiverr for something I wanted done and doxxed him, botted his social medias so they get banned, and I'm contemplating email bombing him but. In all honesty I am glad who I am. I don't take shit from people and that's what I could've learned just living in houston, and I did take it too far but I am glad I did. I don't regret anything. I don't hate the people from my past because they're in my past.
TLDR: I watched too many mafia movies growing up, realized they were losers and started acting more like a normal person. In one of my first posts (I don't make that many) I talked about what else I did as a con artist if you are curious.

After much progress with MIL to change her ways, I completely lost control of the situation yesterday at dinner, I am still feeling awful.
To start my story, yesterday was the hottest day in the year so far. As previously stated in the past story MIL had wanted to get together for brunch on Mother’s Day instead, I offered her a lunch on Wednesday, which she declined because she still had full expectations that we were getting together on Mother’s Day even though we had already told her no. The conversation to DH went “ oh no son we don’t have to get together on Wednesday to go to “ the steak restaurant” because we’re getting together for brunch on Sunday!” She would have normally been jumping for joy that we even agreed to go to the steak restaurant because I really don’t like taking LO there because it’s extremely packed all the time.
Anyways, then she stated that she was too tired to go that day, and that she would like to go the next day, so DH, LO and I went to my mom’s house for dinner that Wednesday. Mind you, my mother is a night nurse so she has night shifts. She’s usually off work in random increments sometimes one day sometimes three days it just depends. As a daughter I like to soak all her “off” her days up. We had already had dinner with her on Tuesday at a restaurant, and now we were planning to do dinner at her house, and she was going to join us Thursday at the steak restaurant with MIL. The thing about my mom is she listens to my rules. so it’s never a chaotic scene with LO when we are out or in her home. Now the most important part here is that I am full of OCD and anxiety, not the real OCD but where things have to be done a certain way if not, I will go into chaotic self-destruct mode and I have a full on panic attack. Of course my mother acknowledges this because I am her child, who knows you better than your mother? Exactly. I went over to my mothers house with LO while DH was at work. I spent time with her and it’s generally a good time when I go to my mother’s house because I can take a break and let my mom take over with my now 13 month old. There’s very few people who I can completely hand my daughter over to, and be able to relax, again it has to be my anxious, new mom feels. A few hours went by and I was considering canceling dinner with MIL, but decided to just go ahead and go.
Upon leaving, my mom asked me to install my daughters car seat in her car as she had removed it to travel. This was the most frustrating process ever, I did not have the strength to pull the buckle tight. The positioning was the worst possible, keep in mind DH usually is in charge of car seat installation, so I am youtubing this at this point, lol. Oh, and before may I remind you, it is the hottest day of the fucking year. Temperatures reading around 100 degrees. It may not be hot for all but it was awful for me, anyways, I digress. Takes about 20 minutes, to install and then all of a sudden, my mom and I got calls from MIL and DH, hurrying us up because they were already at the restaurant. we eventually takeoff and it’s just chaos and terrible situation after terrible situation, we pull up to TRH (Texas roadhouse) and it is so fucking packed, we eventually find parking walking in with LO, and go sit at the table with MIL and DH, the first thing I noticed is that MIL is sitting in front of me, DH is sitting next to, and my mother next to me, and of course LO at the end of the table, now I’m very particular on how I feed my daughter, when we are in public I feed her with her utensils instead of my hands, and I never NEVER let her eat from the table or from the plates with her hands, Call me controlling, and crazy but I do this to avoid stress of cleanup, we do messy eating at home. PERIOD. And of course, my mother completely understands this and abides by my rules, now let’s backtrack a little, every time I let MIL even get a chance to feed my daughter. She always wants to let her go at it with her hands and let her do the baby led weaning method, and make a disaster in our home. Mind you we don’t have a dog so we have to pick up every bit of food that falls on the floor. And every time I even remotely put up a boundary and say something to the extent of “ if you were going to feed her, you must use utensils because I don’t wanna have to clean up a mess and I don’t want her eating in this way” she stomps me down by saying “ oh relax, its fine! She’s having a good time! I’ll clean it up. I’ll clean it up. It’s OK I’ll clean it up.” it really infuriates me because I’m being ignored and a mess is being made in my home. And of course, when she’s done and has gotten her way, she half ass cleans it. it is so frustrating.
Now back to the restaurant we are at the point of my daughters life where we can use high chairs. I always put a cover on the highchair, but I have always reluctant to use the highchair around MIL because it gives her the perfect opportunity to feed and feed and feed and feed and feed. We’ve talked about how my mother-in-law overfeeds my daughter since the very beginning day one… anyways it’s so frustrating when she doesn’t listen to me because she gets overexcited. THIS IS WHY SHE IS LIMITED ON LO TIME. She’s like a Chihuahua that pees in the house when she gets excited….. BAD DOG! lol, immediately she starts feeding her bread at the steakhouse, I realized I left her cup in the car so MIL starts trying to give her straws of water and they’re just dripping all over her and I say stop, she needs a bib but of course mother-in-law does not stop because she’s already to the point where she doesn’t want to stop, I grab our bib from our bag, which is one of those plastic ones that has the little cup for the stuff that falls, she starts feeding her spits out water into the bib that falls and then she starts feeding her bread again I’m trying to keep my cool, everything’s fine still, then she begins to insist that LO tries onion blossom, even though she probably won’t like it, as suspected LO spits out onion blossom into the already soggy bib. Then MIL pulls out a bunch of gifts from her students for teacher appreciation., why she brought these to the table I don’t know. Anyways, so now she gives LO a teddy bear, even though baby’s hands are all dirty with food, LO throws it on the floor funnily enough HA! She then keeps force feeding her bread, to the point where she is trying to breathe MIL is still putting bread in her mouth. I say then shout STOP she doesn’t have a drink! So then MIL tries to straw her some more water which does not work, I shout STOP IT NOW! Then DH goes to my mom’s card to get her sippy.
After this scene we end up all flustered because apparently the air condition wasn’t working at the steakhouse, we end up going across the street to cheddars, where there isn’t even longer waitlist, we run into a couple of my moms work friends and she wants to introduce them to our baby, but MIL has already gotten a grasp of her and will not let her go so when DH goes to get his daughter to meet our friends MIL will not release her and instead follows behind him. So now we’re not introducing our little family we’re introducing our daughter in MIL’s arms, the conversation was, my mom saying “hi _! This is my baby (referring to tome me), then I chime in to say Hi _! This is my husband and this is my baby! (Referring to LO) and when I turn around expecting DH , its MIL… I then corrected myself and say oh my husband must be looking at the fish aquarium on the other side. Then MIL introduces herself… awkward… they then cut off the conversation and say OK we’ll catch you later! Anywaaaays, The waitlist was too long there, so we ended up going to the Olive Garden. Absolute chaos I know! Probably contributed to all the stress from the day. We walk into the Olive Garden and we sit at a table, set LO up in the high chair and we get the most newbie server possible, poor guy it must’ve been his first day. We all order our food a bit chaotic because my mother is very indecisive. We get our food finally, and at this point MIL starts cutting her plate into tiny pieces to feed to LO, even though I haven’t asked her to do this, I’m eating my food. I told my husband you know what I’m gonna go ahead and release control let’s see how this goes. WRONG, could not have been more WRONG! Little by little she starts to let LO start eating from the table with her hands, and this is still OK until LO begins to get full and starts playing with the food, LO is 13 months, this girl was throwing food everywhere, flipped her bib upside down and all the food got all over her and in my chair cover, smacking the plate, getting food all over her body and hair, and the scene was just so chaotic, it could not have gotten any worse, but it did. LO starts to turn red as a tomato, I then ask DH to take her car to her as we don’t use public changing tables, before he could even get out of the booth MIL takes LO and my diaper bag and runs to the RR, I am furious! WHAT THE FUCK IS SHE DOING! My mom sees how upset I am and decides to go after her. She comes back two minutes later asking for another onesie because apparently LO soaked her onesie in pee, which NEVER happens, NEVER! I hand my mama a onesie they get her dressed they bring her back and I’m OK surprisingly,
I suggest that we relocate to the ice cream shop across the street to get ice cream for LO, but really for me so that I can calm down after this chaos, ice cream is the way to my heart every time. Then MIL suggest that it’s late and that we should just order a dessert there at the Olive Garden, I’m sitting at our table and it’s a complete and absolute disaster with food everywhere on our side because of the baby, I said I’m ready to relocate and it’s really overwhelming me, at this point, everyone kind of suggest that we stay there to eat the dessert, so finally I’ve had enough and I stand up and I say no I’m not sitting at this table anymore, I stand in the corner, and say” I would like to leave now this has been too much for me. I am on the verge of having a panic attack, and I don’t wanna be here anymore.” I then pick up my highchair cover to put it away and it is full of food, and it falls all over the floor in front of everybody, of course my mom embarrassed says oh my gosh, that is so rude, “my name” how could you make such a mess like that that is so rude! She then apologizes to the server and says I’m so sorry my daughter made a mess” I WAS FUMING! LIVID! SO FUCKING PISSED, I explode and scream “ THIS WOULDN’T FUCKING HAPPENED IF MIL I HAD JUST LISTENED TO MY RULES. I’M READY TO LEAVE. I WANT TO LEAVE NOW I’M DONE AND I DON’T WANT TO BE HERE ANYMORE GIVE ME MY BABY BACK! I caused a scene in the restaurant I’m not gonna lie, and I was really embarrassed for my behavior, but I lost it COMPLETELY, THEN COMPLETELY IGNORING ME, MIL walks out the front door with my daughter towards her car, my mom myself, and DH follow her and try to break and say goodbye, DH tries to take LO from her and then she pulls away and says “nooooo I’ll walk you guys to your car I want every second I can get with her. “ she then stalls putting her in the car seat for about 10 minutes, she says bye and leaves finally and my mom, DH and LO drive to my moms and the car is quiet.
We got to my mom’s house picked up my car and went home, we continued with our bed routine DH apologized over and over And was upset with himself because apparently he didn’t know that I was in distress because I have such a good fake persona and can hide it really well, we came up with a code word for him to step in and sit his mother down if needed, because he truly felt terrible for how stressed out I got, and to end the night we got a text from MIL saying she had the best night of her week, and I just ended the night with saying her best night was my worst. The funniest part is, I had already warmed up to the idea of going to the brunch because bitch AIL wasn’t going to be going, but now those plans are so far down at the bottom of the trash I am going to not even give an excuse. I’m just not gonna show up. And when she demands a reason, why, I will remind her of her best night of the week and how wrong it went , lesson learned say no say no 1000 times until they get it, MIL is BANNED from feeding LO, no more exceptions no more broken rules. I am sick of it, and I am sick of being disrespected, time for a timeout time to reset expectations I am very upset with myself for allowing this to happen.
Happy Mother’s Day weekend mamas stay strong, and keep these JUSTNOMIL’s IN THEIR LANE!

Finally got around sharing our wonderful experience in Kansai (1 Apr 2024 - 10 Apr 2024). We are a family of 4 from Perth, Australia (1 x Toddler turning 4 end of this month and 1 x Infant about 18 months old) joined by my MIL from Malaysia. It was our first time trip to Japan but the second time flying 6 hours long with 2 kids. We chose to travel during this period as it was during Easter holidays and also the most favourable weather for our kids. As we have 4 separate accommodations booked over 9 days, we try to travel as light as possible: 2 x large suitcase, 1 x medium suitcase, 2 x medium bags, 1 x bag pack, 1 x dedicated bag for infant carrier and kids' jumpers + 1 stroller. Our kids still take nap(s) during the day and our plan was having the toddler sleep on the stroller and the infant in the carrier or the stroller if toddler is not using.
After extensive research (mostly from this sub) we still found the first few days to be quite hectic and wish we know some of the things beforehand (listed below the itinerary). I hope this post can help young families who are considering travelling to Japan with kids or those who have travelled to Japan before kids came to the picture to do it again with confidence.

9 Day Itinerary (1 Apr 2024 - 10 Apr 2024)

Day 1 Osaka: Namba (Monday)
Our flight from KUL arrived KIX around 10am and boarded the Nankai Rapid (bought 1 month prior online) to Shin-Imamiya station after getting our luggage. We originally planned to take a taxi from there but failed to find any taxi for 20 mins so we end up walking to our accommodation as the kids were tired of waiting. After offloading our luggage we manage to hail a taxi and head to Namba Parks to rest and unwind. Had a refreshing lunch at Yasaiya Mei (mains + all you can eat side dishes including veg tempura) and went to explore the rooftop parks garden before putting the kids to nap. After the kids woke up we took a taxi back to check in officially. Everyone was quite tired thus we opted to stay in and get dinner from Life supermarket nearby. This was probably the most enjoyable part of the day for the kids wandering around a foreign supermarket as we bought dinner and some light snacks. After putting the kids to bed, we did some laundry and packed our 1st luggage to send away.
Day 2 Osaka: Tennoji (Tuesday)
While everyone was getting ready, I went to the nearby 7-Eleven to forward our 1st luggage to the 4th accommodation via Yamato transport. The shop attendant was helpful and guided me through the process as we communicated via deepL. We walked to the Lawson's at JR Imamiya to get brekkky before taking the Osaka loop Line to JR tennoji. We took quite a while to navigate towards Tennoji Zoo from JR Tennoji but eventually got there after a 15 min detour. It was quite crowded for a Tuesday morning but the kids get to roam around the Tenshiba garden while I queue up for tickets (500 yen per adult). One of the kids fell asleep in the zoo so we decided to just grab food to go at the supermarket outside the zoo for lunch. We then head towards Abeno Q's mall to shop and put the other kid to sleep. There was quite a lot of hot food along the way and we manage to grab some for the kids to snack on after their nap (butaman from Horai 555, mochi donut from Mister Donut, taiyaki etc). There's a fantastic area for kids to play (kid, play, study) at the ground floor with different sensory setup and soft blocks for stacking/ balancing. I spent close to 2 hours there with 2 kids while my wife and MIL went shopping. After that we had dinner at Grand Capital Toyoutei at the Kintetsu mall dining floor before heading to our final activity of the day: Abeno Harukas 300. Tickets were a bit steep (2000 yen per adult) but we end up staying there for quite a bit and the experience was pretty unique even though we missed the sunset timing. The elevator ride to the top though short left quite an impression. The kids enjoyed running around at the sky garden 2 floors below as we rest and enjoy the night view of the city from about 300m above ground. The journey back to our accommodation was pretty straightforward and the kids got knocked out when we got home. All in all Tennoji was a pleasantly great experience and we have a better understanding about JR station layout and navigating underground.
Day 3 Osaka - Kyoto (Wednesday)
This was a rather hectic day as it rained quite a bit and we struggled to get a taxi after checking out, getting turned down by several taxis with "空车". We eventually found one to bring us to JR Osaka station. Navigating at the station wasn't too difficult after yesterday but there were long queues when we arrived at 10am and I made the fatal mistake of leaving my physical credit card back in Perth and spent 45mins trying to redeem limited express tickets I reserved online. The JR staff were friendly and tried their best to help but they can only recommend me cancelling my initial reservation and buying new tickets (cancellation fee was about 2300 yen for 3 adults). As soon as we got our tickets we sprinted to the underground gate about 15 mins walk away. I even carried the stroller and kids through an escalator as we didn't want to waste time finding a lift and risk missing the train. We managed to board the limited express train on time and arrived at JR Kyoto which was even more crowded and larger than most international airports. The kids were quite cranky by now as it has been all rush and long waits since they woke up. I split up with my family with 2 luggage that we initially planned to forward to our Arashiyama accommodation via Sagawa. However I was told same day delivery service is only applicable to limited hotels so I stored the luggage at 2 coin lockers and then head to the Kintetsu line ticket counter to redeem the Kyoto-Nara and Nara-Osaka limited express tickets which fortunately doesn't require my credit card details (just reservation number). By the time I reunite with my family it was still raining and both kids fell asleep so we ditched the plan for Kyoto railway museum and instead went browsing for lunch at Porta and Isetan dining floor. We eventually queued to eat at Ejuan for about 25 minutes while one of the kid was still asleep. The wait was worthwhile as the grilled miso black cod was exceptional as was the kids' grilled chicken. Next we went to the skywalk at level 9 briefly before my family went to the toy section at Isetan while I retrieve our luggage from the coin lockers. We board the Saga line bound for Saga-Arashiyama and rested awhile at the accommodation before heading out for dinner after the rain stopped. We walked to Kijurou and fortunately they have space for us provided we order a main meal per adult. The yakiniku and Wagyu rib loin bowls were pretty good but we find the Hitsumabushi set a bit gimmicky. After dinner we stopped by Kimono Forest on our way back and this was probably the highlight of the kids day.
Day 4 Kyoto: Arashiyama (Thursday)
Had Lawson's for brekky before heading out to Kimono Rental Amuya to hired kimonos for my wife and toddler including hairstyling. The shop was actually a house with the living area turned into a studio and only the owner working by herself so we waited for about half an hour before walking towards the Bamboo Forest and Tenryu-ji gardens (500 yen entry from the north gate but well worth it for the blooming sakura and picturesque lake). It was crowded as expected and everyone was moving slowly so it took us about an hour to complete the loop back to the main tourist strip. We then had Udon for lunch at Ozuru, the chewy noodles were complemented by the broth which was a lot more flavourful than the kitsune Udon we are accustomed to back in Perth. After lunch we head home to put the kids to nap before venturing out in the evening towards Togetsukyo Bridge overlooking the pristine Katsura river flowing gracefully from Mt Arashi in the backdrop. The view was breathtaking and we crossed over to Arashiyama park where the kids had a great time running around free range. As the sun was setting, we head back to the town centre, took a novelty Randen ride and grab some food (Naruse's Unagi, Upit's Burger) en route to our accommodation to eat in before calling it a day.
Day 5 Kyoto (Friday)
After checking out we took the Saga line to JR Kyoto station and forwarded the medium sized luggage to the 4th accommodation in Osaka using Crosta. We then did some light shopping at Yodabashi Camera Kyoto as my MIL shoes had kick the bucket and we needed a replacement. Manage to sneak in the only ramen meal of the trip at Ramen Chabuton located upstairs. It was a fairly small shop but we were lucky to get a table just before the Friday lunch rush hour and our ramen cravings were thoroughly satiated. We put the kids down for a quick nap as we make our way back to JR Kyoto to take the Saga line towards Kyoto railway museum. This is an underrated attraction with so much to do and we could have spent the whole day here if I knew they had coin lockers. There were many interactive and educational displays relating to train components in addition to multiple play areas upstairs as well as an outdoor playground! There's also a mockup ticket gate for kids to learn how to purchase a ticket and pass through the gate. Our kids loved the ball pit, toy train area and large train simulator. We couldn't squeeze enough time to explore the 3rd floor or watch the diorama presentation or board the Steam Locomotive as it was getting late. We took a taxi to check-in at Kamoya Ryokan before taking the bus to Nishiki Market for dinner. It's about 6pm and most of the shops were shutting and the remaining ones that are open had queues building up quickly. We ended up waiting 30 mins to eat sushi at Sushi Say. There's a limited range of cooked food including skewers which we got for our kids while we share a nigiri platter and sashimi. After dinner we went to the basement of Daimaru Kyoto across the road to get some baked goods for brekky before taking the taxi home to crash.
Day 6 Kyoto (Saturday)
My MIL wanted to take it easy and explore the area at her own pace so we had a more spontaneous day. After brekky, we took the bus to Yasaka Shrine and started our trek towards Heian Jingu, stopping along the way to enjoy the blossoming park and munching on food from street vendors. We paid to enter the shrine garden (600 yen per adult) which was very worth it for a 30 minute stroll and escape from the bustling crowd outside. We grab some food to eat from the street vendors as one of the kid slept and then head to the playground across the road (Wagener Square) and spent a good 30 minutes there even though it was a bit basic (Perth is blessed with many great playgrounds). Once both kids are feeling refreshed we felt adventurous and took the bus to attempt the hike up Kiyomizu-dera. Since its a Saturday, the Sannenzaka path was packed with phenomenal crowds with the occasional car coming through and splitting the crowd apart. I carried the infant to sleep while my wife push our toddler on the stroller as we slowly make our way up, stopping by for a nice matcha latte and softserve at Here cafe to recharge. We eventually reached the base of the temple after 30 minutes and decided against entering due to the massive crowds (& stairs!). On the way down we reached the fork that branches into Ninenzaka and thought we try giving it a go. There were a lot more stairs over this side and we had to carry the stroller through the steps while waiting for the crowd to advance before us. As physically draining as it was, we felt a sense of achievement as we manage to snap a photo with the iconic Hokanji temple. We took the bus home after that and had an enjoyable dinner at Okonomiyaki Yoshino next door before an early night to recover.
Day 7 Kyoto - Nara - Osaka (Sunday)
We had some leftover food for brekky before checking out and heading to JR Kyoto via taxi. We head to the Kintetsu line and boarded the Vistacar limited express train to Nara. I've booked for the private room down stairs which was pretty spacious for the 5 of us and our luggage. After arriving at Kintetsu-Nara station, we took the 100 yen tourist bus to the famous Nara Deer Park and started exploring the area. There were plenty of deer roaming throughout/ resting on the ground and several vendors at the entrance selling deer crackers. After the kids were done feeding 2 sets of crackers, we head to Mizuya Chaya for lunch. There were limited seating so we sat by the side and ate with the bowl in our hands while feeding the kids. Probably the best Udon we had in our lives (level above Ozuru in Arashiyama and Hifumiya in Perth). Time for a nap so we put the kids down while making our way to have a closer look at Todaiji temple as there were too many stairs to Kasuga-taisha and we have yet to recover. We had our first Cremia here and it was amazing. After the kids woke up we took the bus back to Kintetsu-Nara station and explored the nearby street while waiting for our train. We then boarded the HINOTORI limited express bound for Osaka. While walking towards the hotel to check in, we were passing by Dotombori and opted to have a quick dinner and call it a day rather than coming out again after checking in and offloading our luggage. We ended up having curry at Hariju Dotombori Curry shop which taste d like a homely nourishing meal. After dinner we took the taxi to the hotel and fortunately our 2 other luggage that we forwarded days before are waiting for us to collect. Did some repacking and also laundry at a nearby laundromat before sleep.
Day 8 Osaka: Osaka Bay Area (Monday)
Started the day with brekky at MOS Burger just outside our hotel before taking the metro train to Osaka Bay Area. There were plenty to see as we approach the Kaiyukan, large LEGO animal displays, the large ferris wheel and Disney characters. The ticketing and entry time is staggered which is a good idea to control the amount of crowds going in and out. I started queueing at 1035am and got entry for 11am which was fair (opted not to book timeslot online as it can be unpredictable with kids and public transit) but we didn't felt like its a long wait as the kids were running around and enjoying the ocean view. The entry also have a photographer stationed to take a family polaroid with a whale shark replica for FREE. We were impressed with the aquarium's efficient layout where some prominent displays (Whale Shark, Seals etc) span across multiple floors so you can still enjoy them later on if you missed it earlier due to the crowds. Apart from sea creatures there are also Arctic mammals and birds (Puffins) from all over the world. The kids were over stimulated by lunch time so we head to the food court at Tempozan Market Place to refuel. After lunch we took the kids for a ferris wheel ride before putting both to sleep while we make our way to Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street via metro line. As the kids were still asleep, I rested at Daimaru with my MIL while my wife went shopping. This turn out to be a fantastic place with a floor dedicated for kids (Pokemon centre, Pokemon cafe, BorneLund mini play area with many display toys available for sampling). The kids spent the rest of the day here after they woke up and we had dinner at the dining floor. There were queues everywhere and we chose to wait at Aozora Blue as they offer udon made with a higher wheat ratio here. Regrettably the kids didn't enjoy as much and prefer regular ones that we are used to. After dinner we took away cheescake from Rikuro for dessert back at our hotel. I made sure to online check in our flights before I go to bed.
Day 9 Osaka: Dotombori (Tuesday)
Our final day in Japan and we chose to do some shopping and take it easy. Tried Doutor Coffee for brekky (took a while to find as it was underground) before walking to Don Quijote at Dotombori. There's 6 floors crammed with various items: snacks, electronics, clothing, non prescription medication, toys, collectibles as well as a functional ferris wheel (operates after 2pm). That being said the kids got bored after awhile and didn't really enjoy much as there wasn't much space to move around. I brought them out to stroll around the Ebisu-bashi Bridge while my wife and MIL continue their haul. It was certainly a sight to behold: countless amount of large LCD screens with surround sound on full blast from every high rise building, street buskers vying for attention from crowds that were constantly on the move, tourists taking selfies in front of the iconic Glicoman. Sadly it started to drizzle so I quickly entered the Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street undercover area and look for a place to have lunch. I stumbled across a Yoshinoya & Hanamaru joint food hall which was bustling with both locals and foreigners. You have to order and get your food from the counter before you can occupy a table so I waited for my wife and MIL to arrive before we start queueing up. We had the gyudon and beef Udon with onsen egg along with chicken karaage and tempura. There's also a condiment station with toppings to complement your udon as well as free tea and water. Everything was very affordable and best of all we didn't had to wait long. After lunch my wife continuing shopping while we head to Daimaru for the kids to have a nap and play afterwards. I noticed there's a bridge that connects each floor to the Parco next door and discovered a unique floor full of pop culture themed stores including a studio Ghibli store featuring Totoro and No-Face displays, a 2 ft tall Godzilla, Ultraman, Capcom superstore, Sanrio (Hello Kitty), Snoopy, Rilakkuma and also a LEGO store. The kids had a great time browsing and also playing with LEGO before my wife reunites with us. As it's nearing dinner time, I thought we try our luck getting a table at Ganko Dotombori and make our way towards Ebisu-bashi Bridge. The view here is even more spectacular at night with the contrasting lights as well as numerous LCD displays illuminating the area. Unfortunately there's a lengthy wait at Ganko and our party voted for street food instead which turn out surprising well. Kids devoured a dozen gyozas while we had takoyaki, kobe beef nigiri, yakitori and yakiniku skewers as we strolled along the street. It was still early so we made a detour towards Hozenji before walking back the hotel. Then we stumbled upon an arcade (Amuse Factory AXE) which naturally drawn the kids in, we got popcorn from a vending machine there and it was enough to keep the kids happy on our trek back. Before taking our last sleep in Japan, we organized our luggage and get them ready for check out the next day.
Day 10 Osaka: Sayonara (Wednesday)
Checked out of the hotel and took a private airport taxi to KIX. Had brekky at McD and Lawsons and surprised to find that the food here costs the same as outside (e.g. McD/ Hungry Jacks at Malaysian/ Australian airports cost more than the metro/ suburban outlets). Boarded the flight and bid Japan farewell for now while soaking in the surreal time we had.
List of accommodations for 3 adults and 1 child + 1 infant/ toddler
1. Orange House 701 (22,500 yen for 2 nights) 10/10
Location is not bad in a quiet area South of the bustling Dotombori area with Konbinis and JR Imamiya within walking distance. Washing machine, shower and stove took some time to figure out and my kid accidentally turned on the stove but luckily there's a safety button. Overall a brilliant accommodation at an affordable price and will consider returning if we come back to Osaka with kids.
2. Arashiyama bamboo guest house (55,650 yen for 2 nights + 1200 yen tax) 8/10
Prime location 1 min away from JR station, Lawson and walking distances to the local tourist strip, Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji and Togetsukyo Bridge. However the room is located on the 3rd floor with no lift so it can be a challenge for kids and older folk. The owner was kind enough to carry our 2 X 20kg luggage up and speaks a little English. The stay was rather comfortable even with futons to sleep on while my MIL slept on one of the single beds. We are unlikely returning to Arashiyama but would recommend this place if it suits your budget.
3. Kamoya Ryokan (35,400 yen for 2 nights + 2000 yen tax) 7.5/10
Not as central as the other accommodations but still within 10 mins walking distance to JR and bus lines. This is a shared accommodation so fridge, microwave and hot/ cold water is in the common area but we have a private bathroom to use. There are no beds so we all slept side by side on futons in the same room. For some reason kids are also taxed to stay a night here (200 yen) but the host was super friendly, spoke a bit of basic English and helped us with ordering a taxi when we checked out. For the price this is not a bad place for short term stay if cosleeping on futons together as a family is acceptable. Bonus: the okonomiyaki place next door is quite good albeit requiring a bit more effort to communicate but is worth it as plenty of locals seem to frequent there and our kids love the yakisoba.
4. Best Western Hotel Fino Osaka Shinsaibashi (40,450 yen for 3 nights) 8/10
Functional hotel relatively close to Shinsaibashi shopping street and Dotombori. 1 min walk away from Osaka metro station and 7 Eleven. There's also a 24 hour laundromat 5 mins walk away. Facilities are bare minimal but gets the job done as we only needed the place to crash and freshen up since there's a lot of shopping and remaining sightseeing to be done. All reception staff spoke English well and check in/ out was rather smooth. I would consider staying again if the rooms were larger but can't complain at this price point and location.
List of eateries we consider returning

• Yasaiya Mei
• Ejuan
• Kijurou
• Ozuru
• Upit's Burger
• Ramen Chabuton
• Okonomiyaki Yoshino
• Mizuya Chaya
• Yoshinoya & Hanamaru

Highlight of each day for the kids

1. Wandering around Life supermarket and exploring a new accommodation
2. Running around 300m above ground at the Abeno Harukas sky garden while having fruits/ snacks in between
3. Visiting Kimono Forest after dinner, watching the randen pass by at the crossing
4. Running around at Arashiyama park and watching the majestic Katsura river flowing rapidly
5. The outdoor playground at Kyoto railway museum among many other fun things there
6. The playground at Wagener Square across Heian Jingu
7. Interacting with deer and eating udon outdoors
8. Seeing different sea animals up close and ferris wheel ride after
9. Making friends at BorneLund and having imaginary play together despite the language barrier

Lessons learned (not in chronological order)

General tips

• We prepared about 160,000 yen cash before arriving at Japan but also have money via 1 x transfer wise debit card (digital), 1 x Westpac credit card (digital), 1 x ING debit card (physical). We ended up withdrawing a further 200,000 yen worth of cash. We opted not to bring any AUD as the rate is quite poor in Japan since most would prefer foreign exchangers would prefer USD.
• We didn't get to use our digital cards as most places in Kansai (Kanto might be different) that offer card payments still requires a physical card to read the chip.
• Please remember to bring the physical card of the credit card used for any online booking to avoid the stress I endured on day 3.
• We booked all the transit tickets online about a month prior and find it worthwhile rather than spending 15 - 30 mins in queue at the ticket counters. The limited express tickets go crazy fast and I recommend booking them the hour they become available (1 month prior your transit date and as soon as it is open in Japan time).
• We booked all 4 accommodations via booking.com and find the messenger via the app very handy in liaising with the owne receptionist on whether we can offload our luggage earlier or forward our luggage a few days in advance. One of them even told me that I can check in few hours earlier as the room was ready. Regardless of what platform you use, try to communicate with the accommodation prior your arrival if you are considering forwarding luggage or dropping them off before your official check in time.
• Booking multiple accommodations over a short span of time is very tiring as we are needing to worry about getting our luggage from A to B every second day but only able to check in the next place 5 - 6 hours after checking out the previous place (Most checkin starts from 3pm and checkout from 10am). Our transition days are always stressful as we don't get to do much due to the timing while handling multiple baggage so the kids are crankier.
• Rubbish/ garbage cans are mainly found on major train stations or shopping malls as well as konbinis. Most vending machines only have a recycle bin but we have plenty of disposable nappy bags which we use as rubbish bags if needed.
• We had 3 data Sims about 5GB each which was sufficient for the 9 days (navigation, Google translate, WhatsApp voice call). Free wifi is available at most places which we use whenever we need to photo dump on WhatsApp group chats or play YouTube for the kids.
• My eSim stopped working when we arrived at Kyoto from Osaka but luckily I tried rebooting my phone and it connected to the local network after. Another down side of data only Sim is there is no Japanese mobile number which can be handy (make reservations at restaurants or signing up for taxi apps to get taxi).
• We use Google Maps and Japan Travel by NAVITIME App to plan our overall route each day, public transit details is quite clear via Google Maps with several options for different J metro/ bus lines. While Japan Travel App is able to approximate cost of taxi which was useful for comparison.
• For translation, we used DeepL app when we wanted to converse with someone in Japanese and Google Translate for written Japanese translation via the camera.
• In Osaka, getting around via JR and Metro is optimal in terms of time and cost; In Kyoto, buses are more readily available but be prepared to stand shoulder to shoulder as the buses are not big and averages around 30 - 50 people. We recommend a taxi if travelling a short distance (<10 minutes) for a family that can fit into a single car.
• You can forward luggage at your hotel or local 7 eleven via Yamato transport within Osaka.
• The Jikan refreshing legs patch worked well for me but my wife got woken up few times as her feet felt cold due to the cooling effect. We got some heat patches the next day and it worked better for her.
• A few Japanese phrases go along way and perhaps it's why we mostly get friendly responses (arigato gozaimas, ohaiyo, konnichiwa, kore onegaishimas, doitashi mashite, hitotsu onegaishimas, daijorbudes, kodomo).
• The basement level of most department stores/ shopping malls sells a variety of package deserts and often a bakery opened till 8pm where we sometimes go to after dinner to get brekky for the next morning.
• Some malls have an express lift (stops only at 1F and 10F) and it may be quicker to use those in combination with escalators to get to the level you like quickly.
• Coin lockers are found is almost every major attraction and JR station but finding a large one that is available can be challenging so allow extra time. Most coin lockers only take 100 yen coins with the exception of newer ones which also takes IC cards as payment.
• Some food courts have drinkable water for you to refill your bottles but otherwise vending machines and konbinis will quench your hydration needs (the peach drink is pretty addictive).
• Other than Booking.com, Google maps, Google Translate, DeepL and Japan Travel by NAVITIME, we didn't really used the other apps we downloaded before hand but you might find a use for them: Mamamap, NERV, Ecbo cloak, Klook.

Child related tips

• Younger kids take awhile to acclimatize to a foreign environment and our kids were more lethargic than they normally are during the day, sometimes needing 2 naps instead of 1 so be prepared to adjust your plans and skip over some places that were catered specifically for them if needed.
• Google maps only tells you the distance to get you from Point A to Point B horizontally. Unfortunately it doesn't consider the routes involving travelling multiple floors to avoid heavy traffic even with wheelchair access enabled. For instance you can go across Tenshiba Garden from JR Tennoji via the overhead bridge (not ideal as the route is longer with a stroller) or underground (best with a stroller but unfortunately Google Maps doesn't show this route and we stumble across it by chance).
• Google maps navigation over multiple floors is also not very accurate but the local directory maps are very informative so take extra time to study it and find the nearest access (parents room, lift or exit to above ground/ underground).
• The lift (singular as most train station platforms only share one lift unless it's a major one like Osaka/ Kyoto etc), are often located at one end of the platform so allow additional 15 - 20 minutes when travelling with strollers or luggage.
• Most department stores/ shopping malls (Daimaru etc) have a floor suitable for kids with toy samples for playing and sometimes even a free play area (Bornelund).
• Our kids love the Butaman from Horai and we probably purchased from 5 different stores throughout the trip (they are located at almost every major station and department store). Find something that works for your kids that can be found readily (7-11, family mart, Lawson's, daily Yamazaki etc) as back up when they didn't want to eat where you were dining at or if they fell asleep and skipped a meal.
• 100 yen stores (Daiso, 3 coins, Seria, Can*Do, Watts) have plenty of cheap kid activities (e.g. sticker books, puzzles, bubble wand etc) that can entertain them throughout the day/ in restaurants/ in the showe in the accommodation before bed etc.
• Paid Attractions in Kansai that are worthwhile if your kids are under 5 (6 and above may be charged separately): Tennoji Zoo, Abeno Harukas 300, Kyoto Railway Museum, Osaka Kaiyukan, Tempozan Ferris Wheel.
• Other brekky alternatives that we liked apart from konbinis/ bakeries were MOS burgers and Doutor coffee. Gyudons (sukiya, matsuya, yoshinoya) morning menu was a bit too heavy for our kids and other options we would have tried were too far from where we stayed (Tully's, McDonalds, KoHiKan).
• Some places require you order a main meal per adult but we are small eaters so we make sure what we ordered was something our kids might eat (not spicy etc).
• Tabelog is useful to tell you the size of the restaurant and we avoided anywhere that seats less than 20 people to save time.
• We tried to eat at a restaurant for lunch and dinner the first few days but actually realize the kids enjoy munching on small eats from konbinis/ street vendors more than a casual sit down meal so we were a bit more spontaneous the second half of the trip.
• Watch out for deer poo at Nara especially when pushing your stroller! Most of the deer are quite friendly and let you pet them but don't touch their tail area as they can get defensive. If your kids are feeding away the crackers too quickly, break them in half so you have more 'ammunition'.
• Metro and JR Trains (including limited express ones) stop for less than 10 seconds. Please remember to unlock your stroller when you are approaching your next stop and prepare to jump out.

Finally got around sharing our wonderful experience in Kansai (1 Apr 2024 - 10 Apr 2024). We are a family of 4 from Perth, Australia (1 x Toddler turning 4 end of this month and 1 x Infant about 18 months old) joined by my MIL from Malaysia. It was our first time trip to Japan but the second time flying 6 hours long with 2 kids. We chose to travel during this period as it was during Easter holidays and also the most favourable weather for our kids. As we have 4 separate accommodations booked over 9 days, we try to travel as light as possible: 2 x large suitcase, 1 x medium suitcase, 2 x medium bags, 1 x bag pack, 1 x dedicated bag for infant carrier and kids' jumpers + 1 stroller. Our kids still take nap(s) during the day and our plan was having the toddler sleep on the stroller and the infant in the carrier or the stroller if toddler is not using.
After extensive research (mostly from this sub) we still found the first few days to be quite hectic and wish we know some of the things beforehand (listed below the itinerary). I hope this post can help young families who are considering travelling to Japan with kids or those who have travelled to Japan before kids came to the picture to do it again with confidence.

9 Day Itinerary (1 Apr 2024 - 10 Apr 2024)

Day 1 Osaka: Namba (Monday)
Our flight from KUL arrived KIX around 10am and boarded the Nankai Rapid (bought 1 month prior online) to Shin-Imamiya station after getting our luggage. We originally planned to take a taxi from there but failed to find any taxi for 20 mins so we end up walking to our accommodation as the kids were tired of waiting. After offloading our luggage we manage to hail a taxi and head to Namba Parks to rest and unwind. Had a refreshing lunch at Yasaiya Mei (mains + all you can eat side dishes including veg tempura) and went to explore the rooftop parks garden before putting the kids to nap. After the kids woke up we took a taxi back to check in officially. Everyone was quite tired thus we opted to stay in and get dinner from Life supermarket nearby. This was probably the most enjoyable part of the day for the kids wandering around a foreign supermarket as we bought dinner and some light snacks. After putting the kids to bed, we did some laundry and packed our 1st luggage to send away.
Day 2 Osaka: Tennoji (Tuesday)
While everyone was getting ready, I went to the nearby 7-Eleven to forward our 1st luggage to the 4th accommodation via Yamato transport. The shop attendant was helpful and guided me through the process as we communicated via deepL. We walked to the Lawson's at JR Imamiya to get brekkky before taking the Osaka loop Line to JR tennoji. We took quite a while to navigate towards Tennoji Zoo from JR Tennoji but eventually got there after a 15 min detour. It was quite crowded for a Tuesday morning but the kids get to roam around the Tenshiba garden while I queue up for tickets (500 yen per adult). One of the kids fell asleep in the zoo so we decided to just grab food to go at the supermarket outside the zoo for lunch. We then head towards Abeno Q's mall to shop and put the other kid to sleep. There was quite a lot of hot food along the way and we manage to grab some for the kids to snack on after their nap (butaman from Horai 555, mochi donut from Mister Donut, taiyaki etc). There's a fantastic area for kids to play (kid, play, study) at the ground floor with different sensory setup and soft blocks for stacking/ balancing. I spent close to 2 hours there with 2 kids while my wife and MIL went shopping. After that we had dinner at Grand Capital Toyoutei at the Kintetsu mall dining floor before heading to our final activity of the day: Abeno Harukas 300. Tickets were a bit steep (2000 yen per adult) but we end up staying there for quite a bit and the experience was pretty unique even though we missed the sunset timing. The elevator ride to the top though short left quite an impression. The kids enjoyed running around at the sky garden 2 floors below as we rest and enjoy the night view of the city from about 300m above ground. The journey back to our accommodation was pretty straightforward and the kids got knocked out when we got home. All in all Tennoji was a pleasantly great experience and we have a better understanding about JR station layout and navigating underground.
Day 3 Osaka - Kyoto (Wednesday)
This was a rather hectic day as it rained quite a bit and we struggled to get a taxi after checking out, getting turned down by several taxis with "空车". We eventually found one to bring us to JR Osaka station. Navigating at the station wasn't too difficult after yesterday but there were long queues when we arrived at 10am and I made the fatal mistake of leaving my physical credit card back in Perth and spent 45mins trying to redeem limited express tickets I reserved online. The JR staff were friendly and tried their best to help but they can only recommend me cancelling my initial reservation and buying new tickets (cancellation fee was about 2300 yen for 3 adults). As soon as we got our tickets we sprinted to the underground gate about 15 mins walk away. I even carried the stroller and kids through an escalator as we didn't want to waste time finding a lift and risk missing the train. We managed to board the limited express train on time and arrived at JR Kyoto which was even more crowded and larger than most international airports. The kids were quite cranky by now as it has been all rush and long waits since they woke up. I split up with my family with 2 luggage that we initially planned to forward to our Arashiyama accommodation via Sagawa. However I was told same day delivery service is only applicable to limited hotels so I stored the luggage at 2 coin lockers and then head to the Kintetsu line ticket counter to redeem the Kyoto-Nara and Nara-Osaka limited express tickets which fortunately doesn't require my credit card details (just reservation number). By the time I reunite with my family it was still raining and both kids fell asleep so we ditched the plan for Kyoto railway museum and instead went browsing for lunch at Porta and Isetan dining floor. We eventually queued to eat at Ejuan for about 25 minutes while one of the kid was still asleep. The wait was worthwhile as the grilled miso black cod was exceptional as was the kids' grilled chicken. Next we went to the skywalk at level 9 briefly before my family went to the toy section at Isetan while I retrieve our luggage from the coin lockers. We board the Saga line bound for Saga-Arashiyama and rested awhile at the accommodation before heading out for dinner after the rain stopped. We walked to Kijurou and fortunately they have space for us provided we order a main meal per adult. The yakiniku and Wagyu rib loin bowls were pretty good but we find the Hitsumabushi set a bit gimmicky. After dinner we stopped by Kimono Forest on our way back and this was probably the highlight of the kids day.
Day 4 Kyoto: Arashiyama (Thursday)
Had Lawson's for brekky before heading out to Kimono Rental Amuya to hired kimonos for my wife and toddler including hairstyling. The shop was actually a house with the living area turned into a studio and only the owner working by herself so we waited for about half an hour before walking towards the Bamboo Forest and Tenryu-ji gardens (500 yen entry from the north gate but well worth it for the blooming sakura and picturesque lake). It was crowded as expected and everyone was moving slowly so it took us about an hour to complete the loop back to the main tourist strip. We then had Udon for lunch at Ozuru, the chewy noodles were complemented by the broth which was a lot more flavourful than the kitsune Udon we are accustomed to back in Perth. After lunch we head home to put the kids to nap before venturing out in the evening towards Togetsukyo Bridge overlooking the pristine Katsura river flowing gracefully from Mt Arashi in the backdrop. The view was breathtaking and we crossed over to Arashiyama park where the kids had a great time running around free range. As the sun was setting, we head back to the town centre, took a novelty Randen ride and grab some food (Naruse's Unagi, Upit's Burger) en route to our accommodation to eat in before calling it a day.
Day 5 Kyoto (Friday)
After checking out we took the Saga line to JR Kyoto station and forwarded the medium sized luggage to the 4th accommodation in Osaka using Crosta. We then did some light shopping at Yodabashi Camera Kyoto as my MIL shoes had kick the bucket and we needed a replacement. Manage to sneak in the only ramen meal of the trip at Ramen Chabuton located upstairs. It was a fairly small shop but we were lucky to get a table just before the Friday lunch rush hour and our ramen cravings were thoroughly satiated. We put the kids down for a quick nap as we make our way back to JR Kyoto to take the Saga line towards Kyoto railway museum. This is an underrated attraction with so much to do and we could have spent the whole day here if I knew they had coin lockers. There were many interactive and educational displays relating to train components in addition to multiple play areas upstairs as well as an outdoor playground! There's also a mockup ticket gate for kids to learn how to purchase a ticket and pass through the gate. Our kids loved the ball pit, toy train area and large train simulator. We couldn't squeeze enough time to explore the 3rd floor or watch the diorama presentation or board the Steam Locomotive as it was getting late. We took a taxi to check-in at Kamoya Ryokan before taking the bus to Nishiki Market for dinner. It's about 6pm and most of the shops were shutting and the remaining ones that are open had queues building up quickly. We ended up waiting 30 mins to eat sushi at Sushi Say. There's a limited range of cooked food including skewers which we got for our kids while we share a nigiri platter and sashimi. After dinner we went to the basement of Daimaru Kyoto across the road to get some baked goods for brekky before taking the taxi home to crash.
Day 6 Kyoto (Saturday)
My MIL wanted to take it easy and explore the area at her own pace so we had a more spontaneous day. After brekky, we took the bus to Yasaka Shrine and started our trek towards Heian Jingu, stopping along the way to enjoy the blossoming park and munching on food from street vendors. We paid to enter the shrine garden (600 yen per adult) which was very worth it for a 30 minute stroll and escape from the bustling crowd outside. We grab some food to eat from the street vendors as one of the kid slept and then head to the playground across the road (Wagener Square) and spent a good 30 minutes there even though it was a bit basic (Perth is blessed with many great playgrounds). Once both kids are feeling refreshed we felt adventurous and took the bus to attempt the hike up Kiyomizu-dera. Since its a Saturday, the Sannenzaka path was packed with phenomenal crowds with the occasional car coming through and splitting the crowd apart. I carried the infant to sleep while my wife push our toddler on the stroller as we slowly make our way up, stopping by for a nice matcha latte and softserve at Here cafe to recharge. We eventually reached the base of the temple after 30 minutes and decided against entering due to the massive crowds (& stairs!). On the way down we reached the fork that branches into Ninenzaka and thought we try giving it a go. There were a lot more stairs over this side and we had to carry the stroller through the steps while waiting for the crowd to advance before us. As physically draining as it was, we felt a sense of achievement as we manage to snap a photo with the iconic Hokanji temple. We took the bus home after that and had an enjoyable dinner at Okonomiyaki Yoshino next door before an early night to recover.
Day 7 Kyoto - Nara - Osaka (Sunday)
We had some leftover food for brekky before checking out and heading to JR Kyoto via taxi. We head to the Kintetsu line and boarded the Vistacar limited express train to Nara. I've booked for the private room down stairs which was pretty spacious for the 5 of us and our luggage. After arriving at Kintetsu-Nara station, we took the 100 yen tourist bus to the famous Nara Deer Park and started exploring the area. There were plenty of deer roaming throughout/ resting on the ground and several vendors at the entrance selling deer crackers. After the kids were done feeding 2 sets of crackers, we head to Mizuya Chaya for lunch. There were limited seating so we sat by the side and ate with the bowl in our hands while feeding the kids. Probably the best Udon we had in our lives (level above Ozuru in Arashiyama and Hifumiya in Perth). Time for a nap so we put the kids down while making our way to have a closer look at Todaiji temple as there were too many stairs to Kasuga-taisha and we have yet to recover. We had our first Cremia here and it was amazing. After the kids woke up we took the bus back to Kintetsu-Nara station and explored the nearby street while waiting for our train. We then boarded the HINOTORI limited express bound for Osaka. While walking towards the hotel to check in, we were passing by Dotombori and opted to have a quick dinner and call it a day rather than coming out again after checking in and offloading our luggage. We ended up having curry at Hariju Dotombori Curry shop which taste d like a homely nourishing meal. After dinner we took the taxi to the hotel and fortunately our 2 other luggage that we forwarded days before are waiting for us to collect. Did some repacking and also laundry at a nearby laundromat before sleep.
Day 8 Osaka: Osaka Bay Area (Monday)
Started the day with brekky at MOS Burger just outside our hotel before taking the metro train to Osaka Bay Area. There were plenty to see as we approach the Kaiyukan, large LEGO animal displays, the large ferris wheel and Disney characters. The ticketing and entry time is staggered which is a good idea to control the amount of crowds going in and out. I started queueing at 1035am and got entry for 11am which was fair (opted not to book timeslot online as it can be unpredictable with kids and public transit) but we didn't felt like its a long wait as the kids were running around and enjoying the ocean view. The entry also have a photographer stationed to take a family polaroid with a whale shark replica for FREE. We were impressed with the aquarium's efficient layout where some prominent displays (Whale Shark, Seals etc) span across multiple floors so you can still enjoy them later on if you missed it earlier due to the crowds. Apart from sea creatures there are also Arctic mammals and birds (Puffins) from all over the world. The kids were over stimulated by lunch time so we head to the food court at Tempozan Market Place to refuel. After lunch we took the kids for a ferris wheel ride before putting both to sleep while we make our way to Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street via metro line. As the kids were still asleep, I rested at Daimaru with my MIL while my wife went shopping. This turn out to be a fantastic place with a floor dedicated for kids (Pokemon centre, Pokemon cafe, BorneLund mini play area with many display toys available for sampling). The kids spent the rest of the day here after they woke up and we had dinner at the dining floor. There were queues everywhere and we chose to wait at Aozora Blue as they offer udon made with a higher wheat ratio here. Regrettably the kids didn't enjoy as much and prefer regular ones that we are used to. After dinner we took away cheescake from Rikuro for dessert back at our hotel. I made sure to online check in our flights before I go to bed.
Day 9 Osaka: Dotombori (Tuesday)
Our final day in Japan and we chose to do some shopping and take it easy. Tried Doutor Coffee for brekky (took a while to find as it was underground) before walking to Don Quijote at Dotombori. There's 6 floors crammed with various items: snacks, electronics, clothing, non prescription medication, toys, collectibles as well as a functional ferris wheel (operates after 2pm). That being said the kids got bored after awhile and didn't really enjoy much as there wasn't much space to move around. I brought them out to stroll around the Ebisu-bashi Bridge while my wife and MIL continue their haul. It was certainly a sight to behold: countless amount of large LCD screens with surround sound on full blast from every high rise building, street buskers vying for attention from crowds that were constantly on the move, tourists taking selfies in front of the iconic Glicoman. Sadly it started to drizzle so I quickly entered the Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street undercover area and look for a place to have lunch. I stumbled across a Yoshinoya & Hanamaru joint food hall which was bustling with both locals and foreigners. You have to order and get your food from the counter before you can occupy a table so I waited for my wife and MIL to arrive before we start queueing up. We had the gyudon and beef Udon with onsen egg along with chicken karaage and tempura. There's also a condiment station with toppings to complement your udon as well as free tea and water. Everything was very affordable and best of all we didn't had to wait long. After lunch my wife continuing shopping while we head to Daimaru for the kids to have a nap and play afterwards. I noticed there's a bridge that connects each floor to the Parco next door and discovered a unique floor full of pop culture themed stores including a studio Ghibli store featuring Totoro and No-Face displays, a 2 ft tall Godzilla, Ultraman, Capcom superstore, Sanrio (Hello Kitty), Snoopy, Rilakkuma and also a LEGO store. The kids had a great time browsing and also playing with LEGO before my wife reunites with us. As it's nearing dinner time, I thought we try our luck getting a table at Ganko Dotombori and make our way towards Ebisu-bashi Bridge. The view here is even more spectacular at night with the contrasting lights as well as numerous LCD displays illuminating the area. Unfortunately there's a lengthy wait at Ganko and our party voted for street food instead which turn out surprising well. Kids devoured a dozen gyozas while we had takoyaki, kobe beef nigiri, yakitori and yakiniku skewers as we strolled along the street. It was still early so we made a detour towards Hozenji before walking back the hotel. Then we stumbled upon an arcade (Amuse Factory AXE) which naturally drawn the kids in, we got popcorn from a vending machine there and it was enough to keep the kids happy on our trek back. Before taking our last sleep in Japan, we organized our luggage and get them ready for check out the next day.
Day 10 Osaka: Sayonara (Wednesday)
Checked out of the hotel and took a private airport taxi to KIX. Had brekky at McD and Lawsons and surprised to find that the food here costs the same as outside (e.g. McD/ Hungry Jacks at Malaysian/ Australian airports cost more than the metro/ suburban outlets). Boarded the flight and bid Japan farewell for now while soaking in the surreal time we had.
List of accommodations for 3 adults and 1 child + 1 infant/ toddler
1. Orange House 701 (22,500 yen for 2 nights) 10/10
Location is not bad in a quiet area South of the bustling Dotombori area with Konbinis and JR Imamiya within walking distance. Washing machine, shower and stove took some time to figure out and my kid accidentally turned on the stove but luckily there's a safety button. Overall a brilliant accommodation at an affordable price and will consider returning if we come back to Osaka with kids.
2. Arashiyama bamboo guest house (55,650 yen for 2 nights + 1200 yen tax) 8/10
Prime location 1 min away from JR station, Lawson and walking distances to the local tourist strip, Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji and Togetsukyo Bridge. However the room is located on the 3rd floor with no lift so it can be a challenge for kids and older folk. The owner was kind enough to carry our 2 X 20kg luggage up and speaks a little English. The stay was rather comfortable even with futons to sleep on while my MIL slept on one of the single beds. We are unlikely returning to Arashiyama but would recommend this place if it suits your budget.
3. Kamoya Ryokan (35,400 yen for 2 nights + 2000 yen tax) 7.5/10
Not as central as the other accommodations but still within 10 mins walking distance to JR and bus lines. This is a shared accommodation so fridge, microwave and hot/ cold water is in the common area but we have a private bathroom to use. There are no beds so we all slept side by side on futons in the same room. For some reason kids are also taxed to stay a night here (200 yen) but the host was super friendly, spoke a bit of basic English and helped us with ordering a taxi when we checked out. For the price this is not a bad place for short term stay if cosleeping on futons together as a family is acceptable. Bonus: the okonomiyaki place next door is quite good albeit requiring a bit more effort to communicate but is worth it as plenty of locals seem to frequent there and our kids love the yakisoba.
4. Best Western Hotel Fino Osaka Shinsaibashi (40,450 yen for 3 nights) 8/10
Functional hotel relatively close to Shinsaibashi shopping street and Dotombori. 1 min walk away from Osaka metro station and 7 Eleven. There's also a 24 hour laundromat 5 mins walk away. Facilities are bare minimal but gets the job done as we only needed the place to crash and freshen up since there's a lot of shopping and remaining sightseeing to be done. All reception staff spoke English well and check in/ out was rather smooth. I would consider staying again if the rooms were larger but can't complain at this price point and location.
List of eateries we consider returning

• Yasaiya Mei
• Ejuan
• Kijurou
• Ozuru
• Upit's Burger
• Ramen Chabuton
• Okonomiyaki Yoshino
• Mizuya Chaya
• Yoshinoya & Hanamaru

Highlight of each day for the kids

1. Wandering around Life supermarket and exploring a new accommodation
2. Running around 300m above ground at the Abeno Harukas sky garden while having fruits/ snacks in between
3. Visiting Kimono Forest after dinner, watching the randen pass by at the crossing
4. Running around at Arashiyama park and watching the majestic Katsura river flowing rapidly
5. The outdoor playground at Kyoto railway museum among many other fun things there
6. The playground at Wagener Square across Heian Jingu
7. Interacting with deer and eating udon outdoors
8. Seeing different sea animals up close and ferris wheel ride after
9. Making friends at BorneLund and having imaginary play together despite the language barrier

Lessons learned (not in chronological order)

General tips

• We prepared about 160,000 yen cash before arriving at Japan but also have money via 1 x transfer wise debit card (digital), 1 x Westpac credit card (digital), 1 x ING debit card (physical). We ended up withdrawing a further 200,000 yen worth of cash. We opted not to bring any AUD as the rate is quite poor in Japan since most would prefer foreign exchangers would prefer USD.
• We didn't get to use our digital cards as most places in Kansai (Kanto might be different) that offer card payments still requires a physical card to read the chip.
• Please remember to bring the physical card of the credit card used for any online booking to avoid the stress I endured on day 3.
• We booked all the transit tickets online about a month prior and find it worthwhile rather than spending 15 - 30 mins in queue at the ticket counters. The limited express tickets go crazy fast and I recommend booking them the hour they become available (1 month prior your transit date and as soon as it is open in Japan time).
• We booked all 4 accommodations via booking.com and find the messenger via the app very handy in liaising with the owne receptionist on whether we can offload our luggage earlier or forward our luggage a few days in advance. One of them even told me that I can check in few hours earlier as the room was ready. Regardless of what platform you use, try to communicate with the accommodation prior your arrival if you are considering forwarding luggage or dropping them off before your official check in time.
• Booking multiple accommodations over a short span of time is very tiring as we are needing to worry about getting our luggage from A to B every second day but only able to check in the next place 5 - 6 hours after checking out the previous place (Most checkin starts from 3pm and checkout from 10am). Our transition days are always stressful as we don't get to do much due to the timing while handling multiple baggage so the kids are crankier.
• Rubbish/ garbage cans are mainly found on major train stations or shopping malls as well as konbinis. Most vending machines only have a recycle bin but we have plenty of disposable nappy bags which we use as rubbish bags if needed.
• We had 3 data Sims about 5GB each which was sufficient for the 9 days (navigation, Google translate, WhatsApp voice call). Free wifi is available at most places which we use whenever we need to photo dump on WhatsApp group chats or play YouTube for the kids.
• My eSim stopped working when we arrived at Kyoto from Osaka but luckily I tried rebooting my phone and it connected to the local network after. Another down side of data only Sim is there is no Japanese mobile number which can be handy (make reservations at restaurants or signing up for taxi apps to get taxi).
• We use Google Maps and Japan Travel by NAVITIME App to plan our overall route each day, public transit details is quite clear via Google Maps with several options for different J metro/ bus lines. While Japan Travel App is able to approximate cost of taxi which was useful for comparison.
• For translation, we used DeepL app when we wanted to converse with someone in Japanese and Google Translate for written Japanese translation via the camera.
• In Osaka, getting around via JR and Metro is optimal in terms of time and cost; In Kyoto, buses are more readily available but be prepared to stand shoulder to shoulder as the buses are not big and averages around 30 - 50 people. We recommend a taxi if travelling a short distance (<10 minutes) for a family that can fit into a single car.
• You can forward luggage at your hotel or local 7 eleven via Yamato transport within Osaka.
• The Jikan refreshing legs patch worked well for me but my wife got woken up few times as her feet felt cold due to the cooling effect. We got some heat patches the next day and it worked better for her.
• A few Japanese phrases go along way and perhaps it's why we mostly get friendly responses (arigato gozaimas, ohaiyo, konnichiwa, kore onegaishimas, doitashi mashite, hitotsu onegaishimas, daijorbudes, kodomo).
• The basement level of most department stores/ shopping malls sells a variety of package deserts and often a bakery opened till 8pm where we sometimes go to after dinner to get brekky for the next morning.
• Some malls have an express lift (stops only at 1F and 10F) and it may be quicker to use those in combination with escalators to get to the level you like quickly.
• Coin lockers are found is almost every major attraction and JR station but finding a large one that is available can be challenging so allow extra time. Most coin lockers only take 100 yen coins with the exception of newer ones which also takes IC cards as payment.
• Some food courts have drinkable water for you to refill your bottles but otherwise vending machines and konbinis will quench your hydration needs (the peach drink is pretty addictive).
• Other than Booking.com, Google maps, Google Translate, DeepL and Japan Travel by NAVITIME, we didn't really used the other apps we downloaded before hand but you might find a use for them: Mamamap, NERV, Ecbo cloak, Klook.

Child related tips

• Younger kids take awhile to acclimatize to a foreign environment and our kids were more lethargic than they normally are during the day, sometimes needing 2 naps instead of 1 so be prepared to adjust your plans and skip over some places that were catered specifically for them if needed.
• Google maps only tells you the distance to get you from Point A to Point B horizontally. Unfortunately it doesn't consider the routes involving travelling multiple floors to avoid heavy traffic even with wheelchair access enabled. For instance you can go across Tenshiba Garden from JR Tennoji via the overhead bridge (not ideal as the route is longer with a stroller) or underground (best with a stroller but unfortunately Google Maps doesn't show this route and we stumble across it by chance).
• Google maps navigation over multiple floors is also not very accurate but the local directory maps are very informative so take extra time to study it and find the nearest access (parents room, lift or exit to above ground/ underground).
• The lift (singular as most train station platforms only share one lift unless it's a major one like Osaka/ Kyoto etc), are often located at one end of the platform so allow additional 15 - 20 minutes when travelling with strollers or luggage.
• Most department stores/ shopping malls (Daimaru etc) have a floor suitable for kids with toy samples for playing and sometimes even a free play area (Bornelund).
• Our kids love the Butaman from Horai and we probably purchased from 5 different stores throughout the trip (they are located at almost every major station and department store). Find something that works for your kids that can be found readily (7-11, family mart, Lawson's, daily Yamazaki etc) as back up when they didn't want to eat where you were dining at or if they fell asleep and skipped a meal.
• 100 yen stores (Daiso, 3 coins, Seria, Can*Do, Watts) have plenty of cheap kid activities (e.g. sticker books, puzzles, bubble wand etc) that can entertain them throughout the day/ in restaurants/ in the showe in the accommodation before bed etc.
• Paid Attractions in Kansai that are worthwhile if your kids are under 5 (6 and above may be charged separately): Tennoji Zoo, Abeno Harukas 300, Kyoto Railway Museum, Osaka Kaiyukan, Tempozan Ferris Wheel.
• Other brekky alternatives that we liked apart from konbinis/ bakeries were MOS burgers and Doutor coffee. Gyudons (sukiya, matsuya, yoshinoya) morning menu was a bit too heavy for our kids and other options we would have tried were too far from where we stayed (Tully's, McDonalds, KoHiKan).
• Some places require you order a main meal per adult but we are small eaters so we make sure what we ordered was something our kids might eat (not spicy etc).
• Tabelog is useful to tell you the size of the restaurant and we avoided anywhere that seats less than 20 people to save time.
• We tried to eat at a restaurant for lunch and dinner the first few days but actually realize the kids enjoy munching on small eats from konbinis/ street vendors more than a casual sit down meal so we were a bit more spontaneous the second half of the trip.
• Watch out for deer poo at Nara especially when pushing your stroller! Most of the deer are quite friendly and let you pet them but don't touch their tail area as they can get defensive. If your kids are feeding away the crackers too quickly, break them in half so you have more 'ammunition'.
• Metro and JR Trains (including limited express ones) stop for less than 10 seconds. Please remember to unlock your stroller when you are approaching your next stop and prepare to jump out.

Hello Reddit!
My husband and I are looking for a place we truly want to get settled in. We've been moved around a lot (in my case, country to country) and are ready to find the place we really want to set roots in. We keep having this discussion over and over, and since we're still at an impasse, I was hoping your suggestions could help.
We don't ask for much- just a blue state with a walkable city, low cost of living, great weather all year, with a thriving restaurant and arts scene. Easy peasy! Please leave multiple examples below 😘✌️
Ok but in all seriousness, here's our profile:

• DINKS (no plans for children at all)
• Can work all over the US
• We prefer hot weather (even intense hot) over places that get very cold; the coldest we were able to live with were the kind of winters one gets in Washington DC, and would be fine settling on that level of weather.
• We really, really want to live in a Blue state
• A cost of living where a good apartment complex (the shiny, new kind with amenities like a gym and outdoor space) in a 2-bedroom could cost 3k and under
• SOME walkability- doesn't need to be NYC level, but at least has pockets where I could walk out my apartment door and have a coffee place, restaurant, and a cute store or two within walking distance, does that make sense?
• We love a good cultural and food scene- a city with theater, museums, restaurant/bar options (from divey street food to fancy).

Not really important:

• Nature- we like a little park walk here and there, but don't mind not being near it

Non-negotiables:

• Intense winters. I am Brazilian, and when my Minnesota co-worker talks about knee-length snow I'm ready to pass out over the idea. How do y'all do it?? You guys are heroes to me.
• Intensely car-heavy; think Houston or Atlanta in that regard.

States and Cities we discarded

• Washington DC- will love that city forever, still have roots and many visits, but we don't want to live there anymore. [EDIT: but we would be more than fine living beyond the DMV proper- Maryland and Virginia aren't off the table!]
• Not the PNW, unfortunately. I found it beautiful and romantic (I may not be nature-y but those woods were mesmerizing). Thing is, my husband grew up there and will quote, directly hurl himself into the sun if he has to go back to the drizzle weather he ran away from.
• Florida in general- we currently live in South Florida and while I have really loved it, we don't want to settle permanently in the state.

We really welcome any and all suggestions- we keep going back and forth over different places, and I would love your perspective of what you think fits this bill, if it exists at all!
[EDIT: and thank you for the suggestions thus far, everyone; you could have called me a delusional walnut but have been so kind in the comments, and I appreciate it!]

Welcome to the March new chargers report, fellow Chadoomers!
Almost all of you are my fellow Leaf owners, hoping for just one new chargepoint on your favorite route, before the great dwarven CHAdeMO forges beneath the earth go cold for all time. Here's an update.
Here are all of the new US and Canadian CHAdeMO (Leaf fast-charging) stations that rolled out in April, according to the Alternative Fuels Data Center. You can fetch the data yourself here. Feel free to report inaccuracies to the AFDC.
For comparison's sake: in the US, there were 200 "new" (or updated) CHAdeMO stations added in March, with at least 200 chargepoints. To put it in perspective, there were 102 new or updated US stations in April of 2023. This month's report is surprisingly strong, given how late we are in CHAdeMO's lifecycle. It is unclear if this is due to a large number of refreshed stations, or a large rollout of new stations that happen to include at least one CHAdeMO chargepoint, but it may be the latter thanks to Inflation Reduction Act funding. In any case, it is good news for those of us with legacy vehicles.
Keep in mind that even EVGo has started to roll out stations where only some of the bays support CHAdeMO. This makes sense given that only Nissan still sells a CHAdeMO pure-battery-electric car in the US, and the newer Nissan Ariya model is CCS. The Mitsubishi Plug-In Hybrid Outlander PHEV also supports CHAdeMO.
Some of these chargepoints will be "refreshes," e.g. the provider replaced them with faster chargers etc. Some may be incorrect. This report is only as good as the Alternative Fuels Data Center data.
If you'd like to know about new chargers along your routes right away, or reading these monthly reports is just frustrating in your state, I've set up a free service that provides email notifications only when new stations actually open. You can sign up at evpov.com. I built it to help EV owners like myself (especially my fellow Leaf owners). You can pick other plug types as well.
To streamline this post, multi-chargepoint locations are listed with the number of chargepoints first. Some stations may actually have more CHAdeMO chargepoints than reported here, but most won't, because even EVGo has started to reduce the number of CHAdeMO chargepoints per station. So in the case of CHAdeMO I make a pessimistic assumption to avoid creating unrealistic expectations.
Even so, for actual trip planning I recommend using PlugShare. This report is mainly useful to understand trends.
If you get a chance, do check out reported new stations near you and add PlugShare reviews, which helps everyone.

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Palmdale, CA 90245 (1) Foodsco Northgate #355 3625 Northgate Blvd Sacramento, CA 95834 (4) LOVES CA CA SALINAS DC 4 1264 De la Torre St Salinas, CA 93905 (1) Sunny Plaza 529 E Valley Blvd San Gabriel, CA 91776 (1) Seven Trees Shopping Center 4060 Monterey Hwy San Jose, CA 95111 (1) FREEWAY HONDA DC FAST 01 1505 Auto Mall Dr Santa Ana, CA 92705 (1) SJCHA Sierra Vista Phase 1 1520 Eleventh Street Stockton, CA 95206 (1) SJCHA Sierra Vista Phase 2 2439 Volney Street Stockton, CA 95206 (1) HACSJ Tracy Homes 340 W 4th St Tracy, CA 95376 (1) Sheraton Universal Hotel DC 333 Universal Hollywood Dr Universal City, CA 91608 (1) Brian Allen 128 E Chestnut Ct Visalia, CA 93277 (1) City of Los Angeles Lot 696 835 N Avalon Blvd Wilmington, CA 90744 ➡ CO (1) SCVHISTSOC PIONEER TOWN 1 388 S Grand Mesa Dr Cedaredge, CO 81413 ➡ CT (2) 365 E MAIN ST CPE250 2 365 East Main Street Branford, CT 06405 (1) GURUKRUPA GI LLC EV-1 85a Hemingway Ave East Haven, CT 06512 (1) Pomfret Town Hall - SmartDC 5 Haven Rd Pomfret Center, CT 06259 ➡ FL (1) Orange County Health Department 12050 E Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32826 (1) Evermore Orlando Resort 1570 Evermore Way Orlando, FL 32836 (1) Evermore - EVA 3 2420 North Beach Lane/Flats Orlando, FL 32836 (2) BMW SARASOTA FAST CHARGE 2 5151 Clark rd Sarasota, FL 34233 (2) C-HYUNDAI CPE1 3810 W Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33614 (1) Hammock Landing 4311 Norfolk Pkwy West Melbourne, FL 32904 ➡ GA (2) GEORGIA POWER AMERICUS DC1 202b U.S. Hwy 19 Americus, GA 31719 (1) ABM Electrification Center 2715 Ronald Reagan Blvd Cumming, GA 30041 (2) GENESIS CUMMING STE1 750 Peachtree Parkway Cumming, GA 30041 (2) GEORGIA POWER DONALSON DC2 209 Cherry St Donalsonville, GA 39845 (2) GEORGIA POWER GEORGE DC1 1 Main St Georgetown, GA 39854 (2) GEORGIA POWER RICHLAND DC 2 26 Stewart St Richland, GA 31825 ➡ HI (1) Kapolei Commons provided by Hawaiian Electric Company 4470 Kapolei Parkway Kapolei, HI 96707 ➡ IA (1) Indian Creek Nature Center 5300 Otis Rd SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 (1) Storm Lake 1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2 Storm Lake, IA 50588 ➡ ID (1) BRONCO HYUNDAI FV L3 #2 9250 Fairview Ave Boise, ID 83704 (1) BRONCO HYUNDAI FV L3 #1 9250 Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83704 ➡ IL (1) Jo-Carroll Energy - Elizabeth 311 East Myrtle Street Elizabeth, IL 61028 ➡ IN (2) ANDY MOHR HYUND SERVICE 1441 Liberty Dr Bloomington, IN 47403 (1) Madison 590 Ivy Tech Dr Madison, IN 47250 (1) STOOPSEV 480V EV CHARGER 4055 W Clara Ln Muncie, IN 47304 ➡ KS (1) EVERGY @PRSONCITY-437A 1600 Main St Parsons, KS 67357 ➡ MA (1) 400 SUMMER ST 400 SUMMEP1-1 4 W Service Rd Boston, MA 02210 (6) 400 SUMMER ST 400 SUMMERP2-3 400 Summer St Boston, MA 02210 (1) 400 SUMMER ST 400 SUMMEP2-2 410 Summer St Boston, MA 02210 (2) CAPE_ASSOCIATES MONOMOY 782 Main Street Chatham, MA 02633 (1) ALDEN BUICK GMC ALDEN LV3 #1 6 Whalers Way Fairhaven, MA 02719 (1) WFSU SCIENCE STATION 577 Western Avenue Westfield, MA 01085 ➡ MD (1) BGE - CCBC Essex 7201 Rossville Blvd Baltimore, MD 21237 (1) Skipjack Art Studios 329 Cannon Street Chestertown, MD 21620 ➡ MN (1) Cannon Falls 650 Main Street West Cannon Falls, MN 55009 (1) Chisholm 201 West Lake Street Chisholm, MN 55719 (1) City Of Crosby Library 101 1st Street Southeast Crosby, MN 56441 (1) WASC 425 Winnebago Avenue Fairmont, MN 56031 (1) City of Faribault 17 3rd Street Northeast Faribault, MN 55021 (1) Service Foods 321 West Lincoln Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (1) City of Fosston 220 1st Street East Fosston, MN 56542 (1) Burger King 2200 10th Street East Glencoe, MN 55336 (1) Grand Marais Public Utilities City Hall Parking Lot - South Side 15 Broadway Grand Marais, MN 55604 (1) City Of Little Falls NaN null Dewey Parkway Little Falls, MN 56345 (1) Mankato Area Foundation 115 South 2nd Street Mankato, MN 56001 (1) Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen 1180 Minnesota 36 Maplewood, MN 55109 (1) 36Lyn Refuel Station 3551 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 (2) Nelson Auto World 1625 Como Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414 (1) Noodles & Company 922 Holiday Drive Moorhead, MN 56560 (1) Motley Motel 165 Riverfront Lane Motley, MN 56466 (1) City of New Ulm 541 2nd Street North New Ulm, MN 56073 (1) City Of Owatonna 215 Walnut Avenue South Owatonna, MN 55060 (1) Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market 1615 1st Street Southwest Rochester, MN 55901 (1) City Of Saint Peter 114 West Nassau Street Saint Peter, MN 56082 (1) Saint Peter Food Cooperative 228 West Mulberry Street Saint Peter, MN 56082 (1) City Of Springfield 601 East Rock Street Springfield, MN 56087 (1) City Of Saint Cloud 501 1st Street North St. Cloud, MN 56303 (1) Doc's Sports Bar and Grill 88801 Warbler Lane Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783 (1) Northern Lights Casino - Walker 6800 Y Frontage Road Northwest Walker, MN 56484 (1) Waseca Utilities NaN null 19th Avenue Northwest Waseca, MN 56093 (1) White Bear Lake Superstore 3880 U.S. 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (1) WSU - Integrated Wellness Complex 118 West Mark Street Winona, MN 55987 ➡ MS (2) NECDC STATION 2 (R) 101 Dempsey Rd. Byhalia, MS 38611 (2) CLW 5TH ST 1 (L) 301 5th Street South Columbus, MS 39701 ➡ NB (1) St. Hubert Express 890 Saint Anne St Bathurst, NB E2A 6X2 (1) Irving 1735 Hanwell Rd Hanwell, NB E3C 2B8 (1) Tesla - 13995 - Miramichi 2485 King George Hwy Miramichi, NB E1V 6W7 (1) Gateway Plaza 2 Gateway Dr Oromocto, NB E2V 4S3 (1) Visitor Info Centre 34 Mallard Dr Sackville, NB E4L 4C3 ➡ NC (1) City of Asheboro Library 201 Worth St Ashboro, NC 27203 (1) Parkside Town Commons 7129 O’Kelly Chapel Road Cary, NC 27519 (1) Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 946 Tsalagi Rd. Cherokee, NC 28719 (1) Town of Franklin 95 E Main 95 E Main St. Franklin, NC 28734 (1) DEP Pierce and Co 4229 Sam Potts Hwy Hallsboro, NC 28442 (1) Richmond Community College 1042 W Hamlet Ave Hamlet, NC 28345 (1) City of Hickory-DCFC 306 MAIN AV NW Hickory, NC 28601 (1) Pilot Travel Center 683 1800 Princeton-Kenly Road Kenly, NC 27542 (1) dba Piggly Wiggly 61 2715 Hwy 11/55 Kinston, NC 28504 (1) City of Lowell 519 Park Cir Lowell, NC 28098 (1) Catawba Vale Collaborative LLC 96 Commerce St. Old Fort, NC 28762 (1) Triangle Stop - Saluda 1484 Ozone Dr Saluda, NC 28773 (1) City of Sanford - 101 East Humber st 101 E Humber St. Sanford, NC 27330 (1) Haywood CC West Waynesville An 23 Hendrix St Waynesville, NC 28786 (1) 402 S Bridge St 402 S Bridge St Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (1) Blacks Tire Service 1407 Castle Hayne Rd A Wilmington, NC 28401 (1) Quality Oil Company 1980 Pecan Ln Winston Salem, NC 27284 (1) City of Clinton 110 Loop St clinton, NC 28328 (1) Quality Mart 62 - 1736 NC 67 1736 NC 67 jonesville, NC 28642 ➡ ND (1) Simonson Station Store Minot 1310 South Broadway Minot, ND 58701 ➡ NJ (2) LIBERTY TOYOTA STATION 2 4397 U.S. 130 Burlington, NJ 08016 (2) BOARDWALK HONDA CPE250 1 6807 Tilton Rd Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (2) WALDWICK PUBLIC DCFC #2 15 E Prospect St Waldwick, NJ 07463 (1) QUICKCHEK CP- QC186-2 3483 U.S. 22 Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 (1) QUICKCHEK CP-QC186-1 3483 U.S. 22 Whitehouse station, NJ 08889 ➡ NM (1) COLUMBUS EV PARK 1 216 Broadway Deming, NM 88030 (2) AVANYU AVANYU LEFT 618 N Riverside Dr Española, NM 87532 ➡ NY (1) NYC FLEET DPRWFMARNA_1_L3 1 Marina Road Queens, NY 11369 (4) KENNETH DR Q KENNETH DR 1 375 Kenneth Drive Rochester, NY 14623 ➡ ON (1) Crowe’s Car Wash 8461 County Road 45 Alderville, ON K0K 2X0 (1) CenterLine Corporate - DC 415 Morton Drive LaSalle, ON N9J 3T8 (1) OXFORD DODGE DODGE L3 S1 1249 Hyde Park Road London, ON N6H 5K6 (1) IDEAL HONDA FAST CHARGER 1700 Toyo Cir Mississauga, ON L4W 0E7 (1) Myers Barrhaven Subaru - Fast Charger 4151 Strandherd Drive Ottawa, ON 45.2653 (4) IKEA EV FLEET 2 1475 The Queensway Toronto, ON M8Z 1T3 (1) Winash Limited Partnership - SmartDC 5550 Baldwin Street South Whitby, ON L1M 0M5 ➡ OR (1) WCEH Banks 660 Main Street Banks, OR 97106 (1) WCEH Detroit 220 D St Detroit, OR 97342 (1) WCEH McMinnville 499 NE Davis St McMinnville, OR 97128 (1) ARCO - Market Street NE, Salem 2979 Market St NE Salem, OR 97301 (1) WCEH Woodburn 2900 Tom Tennant Dr Woodburn, OR 97071 ➡ PA (2) BENNETT HYUNDAI SALES 2101 Cumberland St Lebanon, PA 17042 ➡ QC (1) Canadian Tire - Jonquière 2290 Blvd René Lévesque Jonquière, QC G7S 5Y5 (1) DION CHEV EV CPE250C-625-CCS 2200 Rue Sherbrooke Magog, QC J1X 4Z6 (1) RECHARGECO ST-LEONARD 01 7150 Boul Langelier Montréal, QC H1S 2X6 (2) HARDY RINGUETTE #4 1842 3e Avenue Val-d'Or, QC J9P 7A9 ➡ SD (1) Northwestern 117 Mitchell Boulevard Mitchell, SD 57301 ➡ TN (2) SPRFLD ELECTRIC STATION 1 (L) 401 N Main St. Springfield, TN 37172 (2) MLEC STATION 2 (R) W 210 West Main St Waverly, TN 37185 ➡ TX (1) AZTEC EV AZTEC CHEVROLET 772 U.S. 181 Beeville, TX 78102 (1) GROUP1AUTO CPE250 2 10155 Southwest Fwy Houston, TX 77074 (1) GROUP1AUTO CPE250 ALONE-3 10455 Southwest Fwy Houston, TX 77074 (1) Gigahub - Katy Fwy, Westlake 14401 Katy Fwy Houston, TX 77079 (2) WHOUSTON 250 GENESIS 2 16803 Katy Fwy Houston, TX 77094 (1) KV MAIN CAMPUS KV RETAIL DC 2 145 Avery Rd Kerrville, TX 78028 (1) HONDAOFCLEARLAK EXPP PUBLIC 1 2205 Gulf Fwy S League City, TX 77573 (2) MESSER HYUNDAI CPE250-PAIR2 4025 West Loop 289 Access Road Lubbock, TX 79407 (1) WORLD AUTO CHEVYPECOS 181 South Interstate 20 Frontage Road Pecos, TX 79772 (1) Target San Antonio #T0771 2810 Southwest Military Drive San Antonio, TX 78224 ➡ UT (1) DAVIS COUNTY UT DCG EAST 61 South Main Street Farmington, UT 84025 ➡ VA (1) LYNX VENTURES STATION 14 DC 0 E 4th St Richmond, VA 23224 ➡ VT (1) Grace Cottage Hospital 185 Grafton Road Townsend, VT 05353 ➡ WA (1) KIA OF EVERETT KIA OF EVERETT 229 Southwest Everett Mall Way Everett, WA 98204 (1) WCEH City of Pateros 203 Pateros Mall Pateros, WA 98846 (1) ARCO 7091 - 104th Drive NW, Stanwood 26930 104th Drive NW Stanwood, WA 98292 (1) Sumner Cannery Way 13608 Cannery Wy Sumner, WA 98390 ➡ WI (1) TOB CHARGEPOINT SHOWROOM LOT 20655 W Capitol Dr Brookfield, WI 53045 (1) Cadott River Country Plaza 641 Wisconsin 27 Cadott, WI 54727 (1) City of Eau Claire 122 East Madison Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 (1) 29 Pines 5872 33rd Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54703 (1) Hampton Inn And Suites 2610 Pearson Drive Hudson, WI 54016 (1) HEISER TOYOTA 1 CPE250 11301 W Metro Auto Mall Milwaukee, WI 53224 (1) Prime Bar Family Dining null N7294 Service Road Trego, WI 54888 (1) Kwik Trip 1760 Temte Street Helmen, WI 54636 

Here are all (*) of the new US and Canadian CCS (Level 3 fast-charging) stations that rolled out in April 2024, according to the Department of Energy. You can get the data yourself here.
These chargers are suitable for most new EVs on the market, except for:

1. Tesla drivers who haven't bought the official CCS adapter yet. Certain older Teslas need additional work done to accept the adapter.
2. Leaf owners like me, owners of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and some owners of older cars that also use CHAdeMO. If you drive such a car, see my matching post in leaf.

Some of these chargepoints will be "refreshes," e.g. the provider replaced them with faster chargers etc. Some may be incorrect. This report is only as good as the Alternative Fuels Data Center data.
There were 330 CCS charging stations with a total of 682 chargepoints added or refreshed in April 2024, which is a major uptick in both stations and chargepoints. There were only 166 new CCS charging stations in April 2023, with only 267 chargepoints. Things are trending dramatically upwards.
Some part of this is due to Tesla Magic Dock stations. Previously Tesla didn't report these to the AFDC as CCS, but now they do. And that makes sense because all CCS drivers can use them.
NOTE: most Tesla Superchargers do NOT have magic dock as of this writing (all those shown in this report should have it). I recommend using PlugShare to locate compatible stations for your vehicle.
(*) "What about other Tesla Superchargers? Can't everybody charge with NACS now?"
It's coming for many makes and models, and for newer Ford models as well as a few other manufacturers charging at v3 and v4 Superchargers is already an option with a free adapter from the automakers. GM should release their adapter in the coming weeks. But since they are not open to all CCS vehicles, this report is not the place for them. Tesla's app provides the best guide to their locations, including locations that work with non-Tesla vehicles.
Other Notes
To streamline this post, multi-chargepoint locations are listed with the number of chargepoints first.
For serious trip planning, I recommend PlugShare. But by all means check out these reported new locations and submit reviews on PlugShare, which makes things better for everyone.
If you'd like to know about new chargers along your routes right away, or just prefer not to check this list monthly when new openings are rare in your area, I've set up a free service that provides email notifications as soon as they open. You can sign up at evpov.com. Or not! I don't really have a business plan here, I built it to help EV owners like myself. PlugShare has a similar feature.

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Palmdale, CA 90245 (4) Foodsco Northgate #355 3625 Northgate Blvd Sacramento, CA 95834 (4) LOVES CA CA SALINAS DC 4 1264 De la Torre St Salinas, CA 93905 (3) Sunny Plaza 529 E Valley Blvd San Gabriel, CA 91776 (6) Seven Trees Shopping Center 4060 Monterey Hwy San Jose, CA 95111 (6) Almaden Plaza 4950 Almaden Expy San Jose, CA 95118 (1) FREEWAY HONDA DC FAST 01 1505 Auto Mall Dr Santa Ana, CA 92705 (2) SJCHA Sierra Vista Phase 1 1520 Eleventh Street Stockton, CA 95206 (2) SJCHA Sierra Vista Phase 2 2439 Volney Street Stockton, CA 95206 (2) HACSJ Tracy Homes 340 W 4th St Tracy, CA 95376 (2) Sheraton Universal Hotel DC 333 Universal Hollywood Dr Universal City, CA 91608 (2) Brian Allen 128 E Chestnut Ct Visalia, CA 93277 (4) City of Los Angeles Lot 696 835 N Avalon Blvd Wilmington, CA 90744 ➡ CO (1) SCVHISTSOC PIONEER TOWN 1 388 S Grand Mesa Dr Cedaredge, CO 81413 (2) San Isabel DCFC 8900 Interstate 25 Rye, CO 81069 ➡ CT (2) 365 E MAIN ST CPE250 2 365 East Main Street Branford, CT 06405 (1) GURUKRUPA GI LLC EV-1 85a Hemingway Ave East Haven, CT 06512 (2) New Country Motor Cars Group = Porsche Greenwich 241 West Putnam Ave Greenwich, CT 06830 (2) Pomfret Town Hall - SmartDC 5 Haven Rd Pomfret Center, CT 06259 ➡ FL (4) Carrabelle Fire Department 105 Tallahassee St Carrabelle, FL 32322 (1) Ed Morse Cadillac Delray Beach 2300 S.FEDERAL HIGHWAY DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483 (4) Flying J 624 29933 State Road 52 Dade City, FL 33576 (4) Chipotle Beach and University 5801 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32207 (2) Miller Electric - Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC) 6811 Southpoint Pkwy Jacksonville, FL 32216 (2) Tom Bush BMW Jacksonville 9875 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32225 (2) Tom Bush BMW Orange Park 6914 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32244 (1) Ford Midway Mall 8155 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33144 (4) Palmetto 57 Volkswagen 16825 NW 57 Av Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (2) Orange County Health Department 12050 E Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32826 (1) Evermore Orlando Resort 1570 Evermore Way Orlando, FL 32836 (2) Evermore - EVA 3 2420 North Beach Lane/Flats Orlando, FL 32836 (1) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Tampa Bay 3255 Gandy Blvd N Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (2) BMW SARASOTA FAST CHARGE 2 5151 Clark rd Sarasota, FL 34233 (2) C-HYUNDAI CPE1 3810 W Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33614 (2) BRANDON FORD LVL 3 #2 (CP) 9090 East Adamo Drive Tampa, FL 33619 (4) Hammock Landing 4311 Norfolk Pkwy West Melbourne, FL 32904 (12) Audi West Palm Beach 2101 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33409 ➡ GA (2) GEORGIA POWER AMERICUS DC1 202b U.S. Hwy 19 Americus, GA 31719 (2) GEORGIA POWER SHALLOWFORD EXP 4404 North Shallowford Road Atlanta, GA 30338 (9) ABM Electrification Center 2715 Ronald Reagan Blvd Cumming, GA 30041 (2) GENESIS CUMMING STE1 750 Peachtree Parkway Cumming, GA 30041 (2) GEORGIA POWER DONALSON DC2 209 Cherry St Donalsonville, GA 39845 (2) GEORGIA POWER GEORGE DC1 1 Main St Georgetown, GA 39854 (2) GEORGIA POWER RICHLAND DC 2 26 Stewart St Richland, GA 31825 (1) Walker-Jones 2700 MEMORIAL DRIVE WAYCROSS, GA 31503 ➡ HI (2) Kapolei Commons provided by Hawaiian Electric Company 4470 Kapolei Parkway Kapolei, HI 96707 ➡ IA (2) Indian Creek Nature Center 5300 Otis Rd SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 (3) JUNGE FORD - DCFC 525 Madison Avenue North Liberty, IA 52317 (2) Storm Lake 1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2 Storm Lake, IA 50588 ➡ ID (1) BRONCO HYUNDAI FV L3 #2 9250 Fairview Ave Boise, ID 83704 (1) BRONCO HYUNDAI FV L3 #1 9250 Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83704 (2) HOMETOWN CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 1011 NW 16TH ST Fruiland, ID 83619 (2) ROGERS CDJR L3A ROGERS DODGE PL 1824 Main Street Lewiston, ID 83501 ➡ IL (2) Jo-Carroll Energy - Elizabeth 311 East Myrtle Street Elizabeth, IL 61028 (1) Harvard Ford-DCFC 5250 South Route 14 Harvard, IL 60033 (1) Community Honda of Orland Park 8340 West 159th Street Orland Park, IL 60462 ➡ IN (2) ANDY MOHR HYUND SERVICE 1441 Liberty Dr Bloomington, IN 47403 (1) Max Platt Ford-DCFC 1002 West North Street Kendallville, IN 46755 (4) Madison 590 Ivy Tech Dr Madison, IN 47250 (1) STOOPSEV 480V EV CHARGER 4055 W Clara Ln Muncie, IN 47304 (1) TEAM CHEVROLET, INC 1856 W US HWY 30 VALPARAISO, IN 46385 ➡ KS (1) EVERGY @PRSONCITY-437A 1600 Main St Parsons, KS 67357 (6) 2774 N Greenwich Ct (US-M5P-NN9-3B) 2774 N Greenwich Ct Wichita, KS 67226 ➡ KY (2) BUCEES RICHMOND RICHMOND 9-10 1013 Buc-ee's Blvd Richmond, KY 40475 (2) BUCEES RICHMOND RICHMOND 7-8 1013 Bucees Blvd Richmond, KY 40475 (4) Flying J 663 1670 Waddy Road Waddy, KY 40076 ➡ LA (1) GM - Ross Downing Cadillac 1301 S Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA 70403 ➡ MA (4) PCCJEEP PL-3-R 556 Yarmouth Rd Barnstable, MA 02601 (1) 400 SUMMER ST 400 SUMMEP1-1 4 W Service Rd Boston, MA 02210 (6) 400 SUMMER ST 400 SUMMERP2-3 400 Summer St Boston, MA 02210 (1) 400 SUMMER ST 400 SUMMEP2-2 410 Summer St Boston, MA 02210 (3) Autel - Charlton Service Plaza Eastbound 80 Massachusetts Turnpike Charlton, MA 01507 (2) CAPE_ASSOCIATES MONOMOY 782 Main Street Chatham, MA 02633 (1) ALDEN BUICK GMC ALDEN LV3 #1 6 Whalers Way Fairhaven, MA 02719 (12) Comfort Inn - Tesla Supercharger 4 Fisher St Foxborough, MA 02035 (4) Autel - Framingham Rest Stop Westbound 114 Massachusetts Tpke Framingham, MA 01701 (2) Autel - Lee Service Plaza Westbound Massachusetts Tpke Lee, MA 01238 (2) Autel - Lee Service Plaza Eastbound Massachusetts Turnpike Lee, MA 01238 (12) Lynnfield Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger 28 Broadway Lynnfield, MA 01940 (2) Autel - Natick Service Plaza Eastbound 117 Massachusetts Turnpike Natick, MA 01760 (6) FORDOFNORTHMPTN PL-3-R 968 Bridge Road Northampton, MA 01060 (1) WFSU SCIENCE STATION 577 Western Avenue Westfield, MA 01085 (2) Quik Charge Charging Station 850 Washington St Weymouth, MA 02189 ➡ MB (4) BIRCHWOOD FORD DC-2 1300 Regent Ave W Winnipeg, MB R2C 3A8 ➡ MD (1) BGE - CCBC Essex 7201 Rossville Blvd Baltimore, MD 21237 (1) Skipjack Art Studios 329 Cannon Street Chestertown, MD 21620 ➡ ME (8) Rockland Plaza Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger 75 Maverick St Rockland, ME 04841 ➡ MI (3) Brighton Ford - DCFC 8240 West Grand River Avenue Brighton, MI 48114 (3) Moran Chevrolet Clinton Township 35500 South Gratiot Ave Clinton Township, MI 48035 (4) Tanger Outlets - Howell, MI North End 2 DCFC 1475 North Burkhart Road Howell, MI 48855 ➡ MN (2) Cannon Falls 650 Main Street West Cannon Falls, MN 55009 (2) Chisholm 201 West Lake Street Chisholm, MN 55719 (2) City Of Crosby Library 101 1st Street Southeast Crosby, MN 56441 (2) WASC 425 Winnebago Avenue Fairmont, MN 56031 (2) City of Faribault 17 3rd Street Northeast Faribault, MN 55021 (2) Service Foods 321 West Lincoln Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (2) City of Fosston 220 1st Street East Fosston, MN 56542 (2) Burger King 2200 10th Street East Glencoe, MN 55336 (2) Grand Marais Public Utilities City Hall Parking Lot - South Side 15 Broadway Grand Marais, MN 55604 (2) City Of Little Falls NaN null Dewey Parkway Little Falls, MN 56345 (2) Mankato Area Foundation 115 South 2nd Street Mankato, MN 56001 (2) Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen 1180 Minnesota 36 Maplewood, MN 55109 (2) 36Lyn Refuel Station 3551 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 (4) Nelson Auto World 1625 Como Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414 (2) Noodles & Company 922 Holiday Drive Moorhead, MN 56560 (2) Motley Motel 165 Riverfront Lane Motley, MN 56466 (2) City of New Ulm 541 2nd Street North New Ulm, MN 56073 (2) City Of Owatonna 215 Walnut Avenue South Owatonna, MN 55060 (1) Superior Ford-Plymouth-Series 9700 56th Ave N Plymouth, MN 55442 (2) Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market 1615 1st Street Southwest Rochester, MN 55901 (2) City Of Saint Peter 114 West Nassau Street Saint Peter, MN 56082 (2) Saint Peter Food Cooperative 228 West Mulberry Street Saint Peter, MN 56082 (2) City Of Springfield 601 East Rock Street Springfield, MN 56087 (2) City Of Saint Cloud 501 1st Street North St. Cloud, MN 56303 (2) Doc's Sports Bar and Grill 88801 Warbler Lane Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783 (2) Northern Lights Casino - Walker 6800 Y Frontage Road Northwest Walker, MN 56484 (2) Waseca Utilities NaN null 19th Avenue Northwest Waseca, MN 56093 (2) White Bear Lake Superstore 3880 U.S. 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (2) WSU - Integrated Wellness Complex 118 West Mark Street Winona, MN 55987 ➡ MO (1) Pinegar Chevrolet Buick GMC 163 Adair Road Branson, MO 65616 (3) Lou Fusz Ford - DCFC 2 Caprice Drive Chesterfield, MO 63005 (2) AMI AM CHEVY - DC 1901 W Business U.S. 60 Dexter, MO 63841 (4) 14897 MO-38 14897 MO-38 Marshfield, MO 65706 (2) LIBERTY EMPIRE NEOSHOSVCCTR FW 1501 Industrial Dr Neosho, MO 64850 (1) Bommarito Cadillac 4190 N SERVICE RD ST PETERS, MO 63376 ➡ MS (2) NECDC STATION 2 (R) 101 Dempsey Rd. Byhalia, MS 38611 (2) CLW 5TH ST 1 (L) 301 5th Street South Columbus, MS 39701 (2) Turan Foley Chevrolet Cadillac Buick 11123 HWY 49N GULFPORT, MS 39503 ➡ MT (2) Corwin Motors Of Kalispell 2565 Hwy 93 North Kalispell, MT 59901 ➡ NB (2) St. Hubert Express 890 Saint Anne St Bathurst, NB E2A 6X2 (3) Irving 1735 Hanwell Rd Hanwell, NB E3C 2B8 (2) Tesla - 13995 - Miramichi 2485 King George Hwy Miramichi, NB E1V 6W7 (3) Gateway Plaza 2 Gateway Dr Oromocto, NB E2V 4S3 (2) Visitor Info Centre 34 Mallard Dr Sackville, NB E4L 4C3 ➡ NC (2) City of Asheboro Library 201 Worth St Ashboro, NC 27203 (5) Parkside Town Commons 7129 O’Kelly Chapel Road Cary, NC 27519 (2) Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 946 Tsalagi Rd. Cherokee, NC 28719 (1) Town of Franklin 95 E Main 95 E Main St. Franklin, NC 28734 (2) DEP Pierce and Co 4229 Sam Potts Hwy Hallsboro, NC 28442 (2) Richmond Community College 1042 W Hamlet Ave Hamlet, NC 28345 (2) City of Hickory-DCFC 306 MAIN AV NW Hickory, NC 28601 (4) Sun Valley 6461 Old Monroe Rd Indian Trail, NC 28079 (5) Pilot Travel Center 683 1800 Princeton-Kenly Road Kenly, NC 27542 (2) dba Piggly Wiggly 61 2715 Hwy 11/55 Kinston, NC 28504 (2) City of Lowell 519 Park Cir Lowell, NC 28098 (2) Catawba Vale Collaborative LLC 96 Commerce St. Old Fort, NC 28762 (2) Triangle Stop - Saluda 1484 Ozone Dr Saluda, NC 28773 (2) City of Sanford - 101 East Humber st 101 E Humber St. Sanford, NC 27330 (1) Haywood CC West Waynesville An 23 Hendrix St Waynesville, NC 28786 (4) 402 S Bridge St 402 S Bridge St Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (2) Blacks Tire Service 1407 Castle Hayne Rd A Wilmington, NC 28401 (2) Capital Ford Wilmington 4222 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 (2) Quality Oil Company 1980 Pecan Ln Winston Salem, NC 27284 (2) GM - Modern Chevrolet 5955 University Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27105 (2) City of Clinton 110 Loop St clinton, NC 28328 (2) Quality Mart 62 - 1736 NC 67 1736 NC 67 jonesville, NC 28642 ➡ ND (2) Simonson Station Store Minot 1310 South Broadway Minot, ND 58701 ➡ NH (1) Grappone Hyundai 514 Route 3A Bow, NH 03304 (6) 10 Benning St (US-M4C-8KT-2C) 10 Benning St West Lebanon, NH 03784 ➡ NJ (2) LIBERTY TOYOTA STATION 2 4397 U.S. 130 Burlington, NJ 08016 (1) NIELSEN CHEVROLET 1 Route 46 W Dover, NJ 07801 (2) Open Road Acura of East Brunswick 1041 Rt 18 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (2) BOARDWALK HONDA CPE250 1 6807 Tilton Rd Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (1) BMER, LLC dba Flemington BMW 216 Rt 202 & 31 N Flemington, NJ 08822 (1) Manahawkin CDJR 188 New jersey 72 Manahawkin, NJ 08050 (1) Park Ave Acura Service 247 West Passaic St Maywood, NJ 07435 (1) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Philadelphia 100 Route 73 Palmyra, NJ 08065 (2) WALDWICK PUBLIC DCFC #2 15 E Prospect St Waldwick, NJ 07463 (2) Open Road Acura of Wayne 1425 Route 23 South Wayne, NJ 07470 (2) Open Road Acura of Wayne 1425 rt 23 s Wayne, NJ 07470 (1) QUICKCHEK CP- QC186-2 3483 U.S. 22 Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 (1) QUICKCHEK CP-QC186-1 3483 U.S. 22 Whitehouse station, NJ 08889 ➡ NM (1) COLUMBUS EV PARK 1 216 Broadway Deming, NM 88030 (2) AVANYU AVANYU LEFT 618 N Riverside Dr Española, NM 87532 ➡ NY (1) Shults Hyundai 181 E. Fairmount Avenue Lakewood, NY 14750 (1) ABM Tradeshow Units One Liberty Plaza, 7th Floor New York, NY 10006 (1) NYC FLEET DPRWFMARNA_1_L3 1 Marina Road Queens, NY 11369 (4) KENNETH DR Q KENNETH DR 1 375 Kenneth Drive Rochester, NY 14623 (1) Paragon Acura 56-02 Northern Blvd Woodside, NY 11377 (4) NEW test by jimmy 23 E 91st Street ny, NY 10128 ➡ OH (2) KERRY FORD, INC FORD ISLAND #3 155 West Kemper Road Cincinnati, OH 45246 (2) KINGS FORD, INC FORD L3 PUBLIC1 9555 Kings Automall Drive Cincinnati, OH 45249 (3) Byers Ford DCFC's 1101 Columbus Pike Delaware, OH 43015 (3) Elyria OH 905 LORAIN BLVD ELYRIA, OH 44035 (2) Bob Boyd Ford DCFCs 2840 North Columbus Street Lancaster, OH 43130 (3) Coughlin Ford Pataskala DCFC's 9800 Worthington Road Pataskala, OH 43062 (1) Wooster Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 2626 Cleveland Road Wooster, OH 44691 ➡ ON (2) Crowe’s Car Wash 8461 County Road 45 Alderville, ON K0K 2X0 (1) CenterLine Corporate - DC 415 Morton Drive LaSalle, ON N9J 3T8 (1) OXFORD DODGE DODGE L3 S1 1249 Hyde Park Road London, ON N6H 5K6 (1) IDEAL HONDA FAST CHARGER 1700 Toyo Cir Mississauga, ON L4W 0E7 (1) Myers Barrhaven Subaru - Fast Charger 4151 Strandherd Drive Ottawa, ON 45.2653 (1) Hal Wright Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Buick 202423 Hwy 6&21 Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N7 (4) IKEA EV FLEET 2 1475 The Queensway Toronto, ON M8Z 1T3 (1) Winash Limited Partnership - SmartDC 5550 Baldwin Street South Whitby, ON L1M 0M5 ➡ OR (3) WCEH Banks 660 Main Street Banks, OR 97106 (1) WCEH Detroit 220 D St Detroit, OR 97342 (1) WCEH McMinnville 499 NE Davis St McMinnville, OR 97128 (6) ARCO - Market Street NE, Salem 2979 Market St NE Salem, OR 97301 (4) WCEH Woodburn 2900 Tom Tennant Dr Woodburn, OR 97071 ➡ PA (2) 93 AdvancedPower 93 Sharon Road Greenville, PA 16125 (2) BENNETT HYUNDAI SALES 2101 Cumberland St Lebanon, PA 17042 (1) Sylvester Chevrolet Inc 1609 Main St Peckville, PA 18452 (1) Faulkner Cadillac 4447 E STREET RD TREVOSE, PA 19053 ➡ QC (4) BRCC - Boucherville - Parc Pierre-Laporte 510, Chemin du Lac Boucherville, QC J4B 6X6 (4) Canadian Tire - Jonquière 2290 Blvd René Lévesque Jonquière, QC G7S 5Y5 (1) DION CHEV EV CPE250C-625-CCS 2200 Rue Sherbrooke Magog, QC J1X 4Z6 (2) BRCC - Mont-Saint-Michel - Parc du village 95 rue Gravel Mont-Saint-Michel, QC J0W 1P0 (1) RECHARGECO ST-LEONARD 01 7150 Boul Langelier Montréal, QC H1S 2X6 (8) HARDY RINGUETTE #1 1842 3e Avenue Val-d'Or, QC J9P 7A9 ➡ SC (2) Beach Buick GMC 922 Frontage Rd E Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2) GPM Southeast, LLC/Scotchman 3894 2454 Mounty Holly Rd Rock Hill, SC 29730 ➡ SD (2) Northwestern 117 Mitchell Boulevard Mitchell, SD 57301 ➡ TN (2) MB COLLIERVILLE MBC EXPP PL 4651 South Houston Levee Road Collierville, TN 38017 (2) Rusty Wallace Ford 134 Sharon Drive Dandridge, TN 37725 (2) SPRFLD ELECTRIC STATION 1 (L) 401 N Main St. Springfield, TN 37172 (2) MLEC STATION 2 (R) W 210 West Main St Waverly, TN 37185 ➡ TX (1) AZTEC EV AZTEC CHEVROLET 772 U.S. 181 Beeville, TX 78102 (1) Rolls Royce Dallas Service 2425 W Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX 75220 (1) Bert Ogden Cadillac Edinburg 4801 S I-69C Edinburg, TX 78539 (4) Enel X - ZIP IN ZIP OUT Truck Stop 1414 Palacios St El Campo, TX 77437 (1) ABM test site 1 for Yoka N Glenbrook Dr Garland, TX 75040 (2) Grubbs Volvo Cars Central Houston 7620 Washington Ave Houston, TX 77007 (2) AM Premier Test Site 11311 N Gessner Dr Houston, TX 77064 (1) GROUP1AUTO CPE250 2 10155 Southwest Fwy Houston, TX 77074 (1) GROUP1AUTO CPE250 ALONE-3 10455 Southwest Fwy Houston, TX 77074 (24) Gigahub - Katy Fwy, Westlake 14401 Katy Fwy Houston, TX 77079 (2) WHOUSTON 250 GENESIS 2 16803 Katy Fwy Houston, TX 77094 (1) KV MAIN CAMPUS KV RETAIL DC 2 145 Avery Rd Kerrville, TX 78028 (1) HONDAOFCLEARLAK EXPP PUBLIC 1 2205 Gulf Fwy S League City, TX 77573 (2) MESSER HYUNDAI CPE250-PAIR2 4025 West Loop 289 Access Road Lubbock, TX 79407 (2) Gene Messer Chevrolet 1303 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79412 (1) WORLD AUTO CHEVYPECOS 181 South Interstate 20 Frontage Road Pecos, TX 79772 (6) Target San Antonio #T0771 2810 Southwest Military Drive San Antonio, TX 78224 (2) RM FORD WEST MFW L3 SERVICE 7111 Northwest Loop 410 Serving Parking San Antonio, TX 78238 (2) RM FORD WEST MFW L3 AUX BLDG 7121 Northwest Loop 410 Auxilary Bldg San Antonio, TX 78238 (2) RM FORD RMF L3 EVB 8333 West Interstate 10 EV Building San Antonio, TX 78257 (2) RM FORD RMF L3 SHOWRM 8333 West Interstate 10 Showroom San Antonio, TX 78257 (1) Silsbee Ford - public 1211 U.S. 96 Silsbee, TX 77656 ➡ UT (1) DAVIS COUNTY UT DCG EAST 61 South Main Street Farmington, UT 84025 ➡ VA (4) Swift Creek 13501 Hull Street Rd Midlothian, VA 23112 (1) LYNX VENTURES STATION 14 DC 0 E 4th St Richmond, VA 23224 ➡ VT (4) Norwich EV - Bradford Charging Center 22 N Main St Bradford, VT 05033 (8) Manchester Center 4993 Main St Manchester, VT 05255 (2) Grace Cottage Hospital 185 Grafton Road Townsend, VT 05353 ➡ WA (2) Yoke's Fresh Market - Deer Park 810 S Main St Deer Park, WA 99006 (1) KIA OF EVERETT KIA OF EVERETT 229 Southwest Everett Mall Way Everett, WA 98204 (1) WCEH City of Pateros 203 Pateros Mall Pateros, WA 98846 (6) ARCO 7091 - 104th Drive NW, Stanwood 26930 104th Drive NW Stanwood, WA 98292 (4) Sumner Cannery Way 13608 Cannery Wy Sumner, WA 98390 (1) RAG - Honda of Sumner 16302 Auto Lane Sumner, WA 98390 ➡ WI (1) TOB CHARGEPOINT SHOWROOM LOT 20655 W Capitol Dr Brookfield, WI 53045 (2) Cadott River Country Plaza 641 Wisconsin 27 Cadott, WI 54727 (2) City of Eau Claire 122 East Madison Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2) 29 Pines 5872 33rd Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2) Hampton Inn And Suites 2610 Pearson Drive Hudson, WI 54016 (1) HEISER TOYOTA 1 CPE250 11301 W Metro Auto Mall Milwaukee, WI 53224 (2) Prime Bar Family Dining null N7294 Service Road Trego, WI 54888 

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