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How octogenarian Cecile Guidote-Alvarez rushed to the beauty salon to tackle West Philippine Sea
2024.05.21 11:31 Toteldejesus How octogenarian Cecile Guidote-Alvarez rushed to the beauty salon to tackle West Philippine Sea
On a rainy Saturday afternoon not so long ago when internet connection was fluctuating in most homes, the 80-year-old Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, widow of the late Senator Heherson Alvarez, carrying a mini iPad, hurriedly alighted from a three-wheeled pedicab Toktok and stormed her way into a popular coffee shop in a mall in Manila.
A senior citizen in panic mode, she told the stunned baristas she’s looking for a Wi-Fi connection because she was about to interview retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio via Zoom.The coffee shop, a known world brand, has Wi-Fi exclusive to its employees, so the old lady was told to try other establishments. She went from one coffee shop to another only to be told the same, until a kind stranger led her to a well-known beauty salon with a free internet connection.
The lady salon attendant was very accommodating to the octogenarian, even typing the password on her IPad. Of course, she needed to avail herself of their salon services. Initially, she opted for a haircut, but since she needed to talk and hear clearly who she was talking to, she settled for a foot spa with pedicure.
“They lowered the volume of the piped-in music, and since there were less customers because it’s been raining all day, I was able to do my interview,” Guidote-Alvarez said.
For the next half-an-hour, the hair dressers and manicurists working with their scissors, nail clippers and cuticle removers on their customers’ hair and fingernails, listened to Carpio and Guidote-Alvarez discussed how Filipino fishermen and the Philippine Navy ships helplessly negotiate their ways in Scarborough Shoal amid the territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea.
“They were all very nice to me. I was able to finish my interview, with newly pedicured nails,” she told The Diarist.
For those who’ve worked with Guidote-Alvarez, her steadfast, almost stubborn, nature to accomplish a task, is nothing out of the ordinary. She would improvise, find alternatives, call up friends and former students, wake them up from sleep, just to get things done.
But now, in her 80s, legally blind and nearly deaf, she has mellowed down.
Cecile Alvarez with her mentors, National Artist for Literature Alejandro Roces, Jr and Fr. James Reuter. SJ
In her twilight years, Guidote-Alvarez has been solely hosting the 57-year-old Radyo Balintataw on DZRH, one of the oldest radio stations in the Philippines, where she tackles a wide range of topics, from climate change, women’s health, theater, culture, dance, to current issues, apart from playing old recordings of classic radio plays she produced and directed, dating back to the late ‘80s.
She shared with TheDiarist.ph how she started and continues to host one of the longest running advocacy programs on AM Radio.
Theater on TV
After founding the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) on April 7, 1967, or exactly 57 years ago, Guidote-Alvarez thought of the need to expose PETA’s members to television, so she started conceptualizing Balintataw, which in Filipino means the pupil of the eye, but in a larger context has something to do with having wild imagination, or what you might see if you have a third eye.
“I designed Balintataw as a bridge between cinema and the stage, where the youth being trained in theater skills can have a ready-made laboratory experience linked with the film and entertainment industry that would likewise have a natural on-the-job training and orientation regarding the theatrical discipline of working with a literary script, whether dramatic or comic—not the regular improvised script done on taping or copycat scripts from foreign themes,” Guidote-Alvarez wrote in her yet-to-be published Memoir of a Freedom Fighter’s Wife.
“A primary goal when I conceived PETA was to initiate and sustain artistic expression that draws meaning and power from the lives of the people, and sharing the literary gems with a greater number of audiences through a Broadcast Theater-Film Program with Balintataw on Channel 5,” she added.
“No matter how little the pay, at least it provided our local writers with a little honorarium. I sought permission for award-winning pieces of the Palanca Playwriting contest to be fleshed out to reach the masses. The much-awarded playwright Bert Florentino served as our literary manager, assisted by Mauro Avena. Eventually, Isagani Cruz took over when Bert left for the US,” she wrote.
“Writers need exposure and encouragement through a regular TV performance that will give them a sense of achievement and inspire them to keep on writing with some kind of honorarium. I was glad Lupita Aquino (now Kashiwahara) agreed to be TV director and Robert Arevalo as TV host.
She got members of the PETA Kalinangan Ensemble to serve as stage directors. “This is to undertake preliminary preparation with a rehearsal with the actors for character development and memorization and preliminary staging,” she wrote.
Five months after PETA was founded, Balintataw TV premiered on Channel 5 on Aug. 19, 1967, coinciding with the Buwan ng Wika birthdate of President Manuel Luis Quezon.
The first play, whose title escapes her now, featured Armida Siguion-Reyna and Maria Eva “Chingbee” Kalaw. She employed photo journalist and award-winning photographedocumentarist/cinematographer, Romy Vitug, to work with her in filming outdoor scenes for Balintataw.
In the pre-Martial Law Balintataw, among those initiated into television were Lino Brocka, Elwood Perez, Nick Lizaso, Maryo delos Reyes, Mario O’Hara, Joey Gosiengfiao, Behn Cervantes, and Frank Rivera.
Among the stage actors who crossed over to television were Lily Gamboa, Angie Ferro, Lorlie Villanueva, Jonee Gamboa, Joy Soler, Sherry Lara, Gardy Labad, Noel Trinidad.
Like with PETA, Guidote-Alvarez directed and managed Balintataw for five years. Because of Martial Law, she and husband Heherson went on exile in the US to escape a military shoot-to-kill order on Heherson, who was tagged as a subversive.
Post-Martial Law
Internationally acclaimed auteur Lav Diaz mentioned in several interviews how he learned writing radio and TV scripts in Balintataw.
This happened in the late 1980s, when the Alvarez couple returned from exile.
Despite its absence on the air in the Martial Law years, Balintataw was honored by Star Awards as among the 20 unforgettable outstanding broadcast programs in the Philippines.
“This encouraged me to consider reviving Balintataw on TV. Another blessing was a FAMAS award for having an important role in the development of cinema recognizing Balintataw as a bridge for synergizing cinema with the stage, providing a pathway of entry of our PETA artists into film and for movie stars to consider enriching their experience by acting on the legitimate stage,” Guidote-Alvarez wrote.
Though she didn’t return to PETA anymore because it had been surviving well and had its own set of officers led by Brocka, she just tapped some of its members for the return of Balintataw.
For 14 years, the Alvarez couple lived in the US as political exiles, shown here during a Ninoy Aquino Movement meeting. Cecile revived Radyo Balintataw upon their return in the late 1980s.
Channel 4 stint
“I arranged to revive TV Balintataw on Channel 4 in 1989. We began with a drama about a rebel returnee, title escapes me now, but I clearly remember it was written by Lualhati Bautista and directed by Maryo de los Reyes. We also had a good story series on the hazing of Lenny Villa, an Aquila Legis Frat neophyte,” she wrote.
At the time, Heherson had been elected senator after having served as Agrarian Reform Minister and eventually Cabinet Secretary during the first year of the Cory Aquino Administration.
“We were able to unravel the deadly hazing process from a fellow neophyte who broke the code of silence as we revealed graphically, acted the cruel process used. I had Jose Mari Avellana direct it. This presentation won all the awards. Lav Diaz was training with us and he started writing teleplays. We also had Nora Aunor in an adaptation of Bert Florentino’s The World Is An Apple, adapted by Frank Rivera, and I had Nick Lizaso direct.”
Emmy Awards
Balintataw TV was selected as one of five soaps for social change recognized by Emmy Awards. The Philippines was one of five countries cited, with Mexico, India, Brazil and Kenya.
“The nomination was made possible by the wonderful support from David Poindexter. It was a supreme honor for our country to be recognized in the Emmy Awards, to be cited among the five Third World countries using soap opera for social change.”
Poindexter was a Methodist minister and TV producer who founded the Population Communications International.
Surviving on radio
“In spite of the cry about how television can be deadening the minds of the people with copied themes with an eternal favorite love triangle story, there was really no funding for Balintataw,” she wrote.
“Sponsors would go naturally to the commercial stations where big stars were paid highly for the starring role. Balintataw may have substance but we could not afford payment of bankable stars,” she added.
“Financial stress forced me to drop TV and remain on radio because I didn’t want to kill Balintataw per se just because we didn’t have funds.”
Creative classroom
“We have focused on Balintataw as a creative classroom on the air. I was able to talk to Fred J. Elizalde of DZRH and the president of the network, Mr. Jun Nicdao,” she wrote.
In the ‘80s, the HIV/AIDS became a global epidemic and in the Philippines, the general populace was still clueless on how to deal with it.
“In order to get funding, the first series I did was about the explosive news regarding AIDS in Asia. I got the DOH Secretary at the time, Dr. Juan Flavier, to act as himself, providing the data. It was easier to start off with an AIDS radio serial.
They did a minimum of 13 episodes to raise awareness about the disease.
“From then on, some of our television scripts we transformed into a radio version. DZRH provided us with our initial production staff, so we used some from the network and some of its resident artists and drama talents. Our time slots were changing but always coming after the long-running horror drama, Gabi ng Lagim.
“We worked on the themes of overseas workers, the drug problem, corruption, aside from portraying contemporary and literary classics serving as social commentaries,” she wrote.
Women playwrights
“We dramatized the works of noted women writers and playwrights like Estrella Alfon, Genoveva Edroza Matute and Marilou Jacob, who is distinguished in being a founding president of Women’s Playwright International.
“Apart from our PETA staple of writers, we involved young, upcoming and budding university and community theater groups.
“We also had a lot of foreign plays, where we could feature theater festivals beyond borders. We could do Shakespeare, we could do Euripides but also the current playwrights in the Arab region we translated in our language.
“We brought in Chinese contemporary plays, Malaysian, Indonesian and from other women writers from ASEAN member countries.”
Virtual history book
“The significance of Balintataw is portrayed as a virtual history book on audio as it unveiled events in the country. Radio is fresh, instant and up-to date,” she added.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Balintataw became Guidote-Alvarez’s outlet and therapy. Having lost her husband on the second month of the pandemic, a widow cocooned at home, she began hosting it six days a week, learning how to use an iPad and interviewing via Zoom.
The word “Balintataw” has been associated with her name.
Visual artist and editorial cartoonist Benjie Lontoc in casual meeting told us how in his younger days, when AM Radio was a national past-time, he was surprised to hear a Filipino adaptation of No Exit by Jean Paul-Sarte. This was when radio was airing soap, fantasy adventures targeting housewives and children.
Another was the airing of Larawan as a radio play in the 1990s, with Guidote-Alvarez as the voice of Candida Marasigan.
Leopoldo Salcedo (left) as Manolo in a confrontation scene with Dante Rivero as Tony Javier in PETA’s 1968 ‘Larawan’ directed by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez. (Photo from PETA archives)
In the 1960s, she directed Larawan, the first Filipino adaptation of Joaquin’s A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino for PETA’s second season. It ran from December 1968 to January 1969 at the Raha Sulayman Theater at Fort Santiago in Intramural. In the cast were Rita Gomez (Candida), Lolita Rodriguez (Paula), Leopoldo Salcedo (Don Manolo) and Dante Rivero (Tony Javier).
Guidote-Alvarez has a funny recollection of the radio play. It was Nick Joaquin himself who told her years ago how his pedicurist suddenly started a conversation about Larawan.
Joaquin was relaxing on the barber’s chair having a post-haircut pedicure and foot spa when the lady pedicurist asked him how the story would end. Joaquin was stunned because he didn’t want to be known in the barber shop as Nick Joaquin the famous National Artist for Literature, but just a regular customer.
“He told me he almost fell out from the chair. He was a very private person and the pedicurist recognized him as the playwright,” Guidote-Alvarez, laughing, told TheDiarist.ph.
When she was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, she was given only three years to live. It’s been more than two decades since then. She has also conquered COVID-19 twice.
Over and beyond her work in theater and various advocacies, Guidote-Alvarez is among the few surviving practitioners of AM Radio broadcasting.
The beauty salon incident wasn’t a first for the octogenarian radio host. She occasionally went back there to interview guests and record her shows whenever Wi-Fi connections in her home fluctuated.
Despite all setbacks, man-made or otherwise, the steadfast Cecile Guidote-Alvarez’s voice continues to be heard in this mass media platform in an era that knows mainly Spotify. As Joaquin wrote, “to remember and to sing, that is her vocation.”
(Except Saturday, Radyo Balintataw airs daily on DZRH 666 Khz AM radio after ‘Gabi ng Lagim’, and live streamed on radio.org.ph. Some episodes have been uploaded on YouTube.)
2024.05.21 01:15 -343-Guilty-Spark- HCS Major London, hosted by Quadrant (May 31 – June 2)
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Next weekend, Halo esports is taking over London!
Team Quadrant will be hosting the first-ever Halo Infinite EU Major at the Twickenham Stadium from May 31st to June 2nd. Join us as the world's best teams throw down for their share of $250,000 and a paid trip to the HCS Atlanta Major this summer!
The action kicks off Friday May 31st at 7a ET / 12p BST - Watch live on Twitch and YouTube!
Halo players competing in the Open Bracket at the H C S Arlington Major 2024 [Imgur]
Buy Team Pass
If you plan on competing at any HCS events, be sure to check out the links below!
HCS London Major - Pool Play Teams [Imgur]
Registration will take place on site!
FFA PRIZE BREAKDOWN
HCS London Major - Side Events [Imgur]
Spartan Cosplayer enjoying Halo Infinite matches in the crowd at an HCS event [Imgur]
Stay tuned to @HCS on socials for more info on which Drops will be available!
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Next weekend, Halo esports is taking over London!
Team Quadrant will be hosting the first-ever Halo Infinite EU Major at the Twickenham Stadium from May 31st to June 2nd. Join us as the world's best teams throw down for their share of $250,000 and a paid trip to the HCS Atlanta Major this summer!
The action kicks off Friday May 31st at 7a ET / 12p BST - Watch live on Twitch and YouTube!
Contents
- Key Info
- Tickets
- Pool Play
- $5K FFA
- Side Events
- Travel
- FAQ
Key Info
| Date: May 31 - June 2 Location: London UK Venue: Twickenham Stadium | Tickets: Available Now! Team Pass: Available Now! Watch: Twitch + YouTube | 4v4 Prize Pool: $250,000 FFA Prize Pool: $5,000 Side Events: $5,000 |
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Tickets & Team Pass
Join us live from London - Grab your tickets now!GA 3-Day Tickets
Buy Tickets- Price: £30.00 - Entry into the venue for the entirety of the event. - Free Access to compete in FFA and Side Tournaments. - GA will receive a Halo Waypoint token that unlocks all in-game Twitch Drops offered during the event.
Discount Codes
In order to provide extra value to fans and also allow fans to support their favorite teams directly, you can use any of the codes below at check out to receive a 10% discount on your tickets. When you save 10%, the Teams receive 10%!CLOUD9 COMPLEXITY *FAZE * *OPTIC * SENTINELS SPACESTATION QUADRANT
Support your favorite team and get a discount on spectator tickets. If you use a team's code, be sure to share on Twitter and tag the teams so they know you've supported them!Halo players competing in the Open Bracket at the H C S Arlington Major 2024 [Imgur]
Team Pass
Team passes are available now - Assemble your squad and throw down live in London!Buy Team Pass
If you plan on competing at any HCS events, be sure to check out the links below!
- 2024 HCS Major Event Rules - 2024 HCS Player HandBook - 2024 HCS Code of Conduct
Tournament Format
HCS Major tournament structure for 2024 will be similar to the tried-and-true format we used in Year 2.- 64-Team Open Bracket - 16-Team Pool Play - 12-Team Champ Bracket
Open Bracket
It wouldn't be a proper HCS Major without a bustling passion pit.- Open Bracket will start and end on Friday May 31st - Top 4 teams will advance to Pool Play
Congratulations to the following teams on earning Travel Coverage to compete through the London Major Open Bracket!| NA Native Gaming - aPG - Barcode - Gilkey - Mikwen | EU Mamma Mia - i7948 - Mqse - Phlux - Shad | MX SWAT Esports - Acid - Drift - Noblc - Tapping Buttons | ANZ MindFreak - Plasma - Scoobmeistr - Swayz - Wryce |
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Pool Play
Pool Play at the London Major will feature 12 Auto-Qualified teams and 4 teams from the Open Bracket.- 4 Pools of 4 - Single Round Robin - 1st/2nd in Pools go to Winners Round 1 - 3rd in Pools go to Lower Round 1 - 4th in Pools is eliminated
Pool Play Qualified TeamsHCS London Major - Pool Play Teams [Imgur]
CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET
The Championship Bracket is where the best of the best will clash for their share of $250,000 and a paid trip to the HCS Atlanta Major!- 12-Team Double Elimination - Top 6 teams will lock in those seeds at the HCS Atlanta Major
$250K 4V4 PRIZE BREAKDOWN1st: $100,000 2nd: $60,000 3rd: $30,000 4th: $17,500 5-6: $8,000 7-8: $5,000 9-12: $2,500 13-16: $1,625
Team Quadrant celebrating with a fist bump on the H C S mainstage [Imgur]$5,000 FFA Tournament
As with every Major, HCS London will feature a $5,000 FFA tournament open to all event attendees!Registration will take place on site!
FFA PRIZE BREAKDOWN
1st: $2,000 2nd: $1,200 3rd: $800 4th: $425 5th: $200 6th: $150 7th: $125 8th: $100
HCS Side Events
Attendees will have the chance to compete in side tournaments featuring various Halo titles! Registration will take place on site and will be first come, first served - see the schedule below!HCS London Major - Side Events [Imgur]
| FRIDAY, MAY 31 MCC Halo 3 2v2 - Prize: 1st. $600 / 2nd. $250 - Capacity: 16 Teams - Sign-ups: 3:45p BST - Start: 5:15p BST Halo 5 2v2 - Prize: 1st. $600 / 2nd. $250 - Capacity: 16 Teams - Sign-ups: 4:45p BST - Start: 6:15p BST | SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Halo Infinite 2v2 - Prize: 1st. $1,200 / 2nd. $500 - Capacity: 64 Teams - Sign-ups: 12:00p BST - Start: 2:15p BST MCC Halo 3 4v4 - Prize: 1st. $1,200 / 2nd. $400 - Capacity: 16 Teams - Sign-ups: 4:30p BST - Start: 5:45p BST |
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Where To Watch
Catch all the action live May 31 - June 2.A Stream: ** Twitch.tv/Halo *B Stream: * Twitch.tv/HCS **C Stream: Twitch.tv/HCS_Red D Stream: Twitch.tv/HCS_Blue All Streams: YouTube.com/@HCS Co-Streamers: Halo Infinite Live Streams
Twitch Drops
Tune into the HCS London Major all weekend and you will unlock exclusive Twitch Drops!Stay tuned to @HCS on socials for more info on which Drops will be available!
Travel
Airport: London Heathrow (LHR) Ground Transportation : Uber Hotels: Click here for a list of nearby hotels.
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Event FAQ
| When will the HCS Major London 2024 take place? | The HCS Major London 2024 will take place May 31-June 2, 2024. |
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| Where is the event taking place? | The HCS Major London 2024 will take place at the Twickenham Stadium. Twickenham Stadium, 200 Whitton Rd, Twickenham TW2 7BA, United Kingdom |
| Where can I purchase tickets? | You can purchase Spectator passes here. |
| I am with the press and would like to cover the event. Who should I reach out to for information? | Please contact events@quadrant.gg and xboxpress@assemblyinc.com. |
| I can't attend the event, but want to watch online. Where can I tune in? | You can tune into these links to watch the action: Twitch A stream - twitch.tv/halo B stream - twitch.tv/hcs C stream - twitch.tv/hcs_red D stream - twitch.tv/hcs_blue YouTube All Streams - YouTube.com/@HCS |
| Is there an age limit? | All 4v4 and FFA Players must be 13 years of age or older to compete at HCS Major London. Players 13 years of age or older require a signed parental consent form if under the age of 18. Spectators 13 years of age or older require a signed parental consent form if under the age of 18. Spectators under 13 years of age will need to be accompanied by guardian. Children ages 3 and under will not require a ticket, but will require a completed parental consent form and be accompanied by a guardian at all times. Download the Parental Consent Form. Please bring the completed form to the event and have ready to hand in at the ticketing desk. |
| What if I am under the age limit at the time of qualification but meet the age requirements by the event date? Can I still participate? | Players will need to be of age by May 22, 2024 to compete. |
| What time do the doors open? | Doors open at 10:00 AM BST |
| Where should I park and is parking free? | Please refer to the Twickenham Website for Parking Info. https://www.twickenhamstadium.com/getting-here |
| Do you have appropriate seating and parking for individuals with medical conditions? | The event is ADA compliant and accessible. |
| Are pets allowed? | Only service animals are allowed at the event. |
| What is your bag policy? | Spectators: All Bags must be clear and under 12in x 12in x 6in to be allowed in the venue, and are subject to wanding and searches as needed. Wallets and wristlets no larger than 5in x 8in x 1in are permitted - Anything larger must follow the clear bag guidelines. |
| Are there any prohibited items? | Halo Championship Series Prohibited Items ACCEPTABLE: - Cosplay and other costumes determined to be safe by security - Prop/Replica weapons as part of cosplay or other costumes: Must be submitted to security for review. Cannot contain a functioning bolt mechanism or fire a projectile of any kind. Any bow-type weapons must be unstrung or strung with a low-tensile thread. All prop arrows must have soft, non-metal, blunted tips made out of foam or cardboard only. Cannot be pointed at any individual in such a way to cause fear of harm or distress. Cosplay firearms must have brightly colored safety tips. Must be visibly tagged and visually identified as “safe” or “peace bonded”. - Cell Phones - Action cameras, such as GoPro’s - Prescription medication (you must have the prescription/label in your name with you) PROHIBITED ITEMS* (below list is a guide, not all inclusive): - Illegal or illicit substances, drugs, or drug paraphernalia - Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, guns, ammo, pocket knives, sharp-edge blades, self-defense sprays, or any item deemed as unsafe by security staff. - Flammable items or liquids including aerosols and fireworks - Bags lager than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ max - Coolers, sleeping bags, tents, and chairs: An exception will be made for medically necessary items after thorough inspection. - Outside alcohol - Outside food and beverage - Bicycles, skateboards, hover-boards, scooters, or personal motorized vehicles - Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles - Animals except for service animals assisting an individual with a disability. “Comfort,” “therapy” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the ADA definition of a service animal. Security may permit working dogs or other animals as required. - Laser pens, laser pointers, or similar focused light devices - Noisemakers such as megaphones, air horns, sirens, whistles, or other devices which may interfere with others’ experience - Any item that is not lawfully permitted to be carried in the locality or City of Seattle - Additional items may be prohibited at the discretion of Microsoft staff or security *Note: Prohibited items and items determined to not be appropriate for entry into Halo Championship Series will be the responsibility of the attendee and cannot be accepted, stored, or checked by Microsoft or Convention Center. |
| What are the closest hotels to the event venue? | Please use this link to find nearby hotels options and rates. |
| I have other questions – where’s the best place to ask them? | For London specific questions, email us at events@quadrant.gg For HCS program and eligibility questions, email us at HCS@ee.gg |
Player FAQ
| Where can I find the Event Rules? | Click Here: HCS London Major 2024 Rules |
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| Where can I find the Handbook & Code of Conduct? | Click Below: - HCS Handbook **** - Code of Conduct |
| Will there be a Free-For-All (FFA) competition at this event? | Yes! The event will feature a free-to-enter Halo Infinite FFA tournament, which will be open for up to 512 players and spectators. Best of luck to those competing for their share of $5,000! Must have a Spectator ticket to participate. Registration will take place on site! |
| I don't live in the UK. Can I still compete in this tournament? | To check your specific country’s eligibility, please see the list of eligible countries as listed in the Handbook here. |
| Is there a limit to the number of teams eligible to compete in this tournament? | Yes. The 4v4 tournament open bracket has a max capacity of 48 teams. |
| When do rosters lock? | For Pool Play and Travel Coverage teams: 6:00 PM EST on Monday, May 13th. If teams earned travel coverage via the Major #2 Online Qualifier they must retain that same roster. For all other teams, roster lock is Monday, May 27th at 10:00a EST / 3:00p BST. |
| What equipment should I bring if I'm competing? | All players competing must bring: - Your preferred wired peripheral (Xbox wired Controller or Mouse and Keyboard) - USB cord required for your preferred peripheral - Headset with no power outlet and a 3.5 mm plug - Wired Earbuds (needed for Feature Station and Main Stage play) - If you plan on competing with Keyboard & Mouse, you must submit your model number for each device to hcs@ee.gg ahead of the event. Mixamps will be provided. Bringing backup equipment is recommended. |
| Which monitors will be used for the tournament? | All tournament and warmup monitors will be the Zowie XL2540K model. |
| How do I earn travel coverage? | Lodging and travel coverage will be offered to 12 pool play teams based on previous Major placement, placement in the Major #2 Qualifier, and HCS Points. Additionally, 1 NA team& 1 EU team will be granted travel coverage based on aggregate points after the Major #2 Qualifier. 1 ANZ team & 1 MX team will be granted travel coverage based on placing 1st in their respective Open Championships. NA Players may qualify through: Top two (2) placement in the Major #2 Online Qualifier. Top two (2) in HCS points after the Major #2 Online Qualifier EU Players may qualify through: 1st place in the Major #2 Online Qualifier. Highest team aggregate HCS points after the Major #2 Online Qualifier MX Players may qualify through: 1st place in the Major #1 Open Championship. ANZ Players may qualify through: 1st place in the Major #1 Open Championship. For further information including complete tournament format and seeding , please review the Event Rules. Note: Teams who earn travel coverage for the HCS London Major 2024 via the Major #2 Online Qualifier must compete with the same roster. |
| How does travel coverage work? | More information on how to use earned travel coverage will be delivered to qualified teams after the completion of the Major #2 Online Qualifier. |
| What is the Prizing Breakdown? | HCS Major 4v4 - $250,000 prize pool 1st: $100,000 2nd: $60,000 3rd: $30,000 4th: $17,500 5th/6th: $8,000 7th/8th: $5,000 9th - 12th: $2,500 13th - 16th: $1,625 HCS Major Free-For-All - $5,000 prize pool 1st: $2,000 2nd: $1,200 3rd: $800 4th: $425 5th: $200 6th: $150 7th: $125 8th: $100 |
| What is the Pro Point Breakdown? | Pro Points Breakdown - HCS Major 4v4 (Team Total) 1st - 25,000 2nd - 15,000 3rd - 11,000 4th - 9,000 5th - 6th 8,000 7th - 8th 7,000 9th - 12th 5,500 13th - 16th 4,500 17th - 20th 3,000 21st - 24th 2,000 25th - 32nd 1,800 33rd - 40th 1,600 41st - 56th 1,400 57th - 72nd 1,000 Pro Points Breakdown - HCS Major Free-For-All 1st: 15,000 2nd: 13,500 3rd: 12,750 4th: 12,000 5th: 11,250 6th: 10,500 7th: 9,750 8th: 9,000 9th - 10th: 6,000 11th - 12th: 5,250 13th - 14th: 4,500 15th - 16th: 3,750 17th - 20th: 2,800 21st - 24th: 2,450 25th - 28th: 2,000 29th - 32nd: 1,650 33rd - 40th: 1,300 41st - 48th: 1,125 49th - 56th: 950 57th - 64th: 750 65th - 128th: 375 |
| I have other questions – where’s the best place to ask them? | For London specific questions, email us at events@quadrant.gg For HCS program and eligibility questions, email us at HCS@ee.gg |
Ticket FAQ
| What types of payment do you accept? Online and onsite? | All major credit cards are accepted. Cash payments will not be accepted at the event. |
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| How will I get my tickets if I buy them online? | You will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite with a QR code and printable tickets. Digital or print tickets will be accepted and scanned at the door at the event. |
| What if my tickets are lost or stolen? | Please contact events@quadrant.gg for more info. |
| Do you offer refunds? | We offer refunds up till 7 days before the event. Note: Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. |
| What if the event is cancelled? | If the event is cancelled all tickets purchased will be refunded in full. |
| Can I show my tickets on my phone at the door or do I need to have the physical tickets with me? | Digital or print tickets will be accepted and QR codes scanned upon entry. You must have all members of the parties accounted for with multiple tickets present to check in at the same time. Tickets are only scanned once. Fans will receive a wristband that corresponds with their ticket type. |
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2024.05.20 14:01 Casualhating I went from suffering to bliss
My girlfriend broke up with me 2 weeks ago and honestly I feel fine. Its pretty confusing because 3 weeks before she was crying to me telling me to just forget about her, and to break up (without much clarification as to why, only that it has been something she has been meaning to tell me for months and prior has only told her friends and family). I was confused because besides the small problems we would work through, I imagined things were going great for the two of us. I argued against breaking up (which ended up being a mistake) and she agreed to give the relationship a bit more time. Only to later announce over text she wanted to take a break that would last around a month.
When announcing the break she said she still cared about me very much and that this break was for her to focus on herself. I disapproved of the idea of a break but I still nonetheless went along with it in hopes she would be okay. I did really care about her more than anything and the break was hell on earth for me. I asked if I could see her one more time to say a proper goodbye and hug her seeing as it would be the last time in a month. She had ignored my messages and later would remove things online that we had shared together (her Instagram highlight of us, my mention in her bio, the playlists we had made together, the notes we shared together and so on and so fourth). And the same night of the break she asked me to take care of myself, claiming that I mean a great deal to her. That this break was not my fault as well that the relationship we have is wonderful. I wished her to as well take care of herself and since it was night I had texted her "goodnight, I love you" only to have been met with just a "goodnight".
It left me confused on what was going on, I felt betrayed and foolish that she had lied to me about how she felt in the relationship for a long time. I only ever wanted for her to be happy after all. The break was genuine torture for me and I was in anguish, confused and heartbroken. It was the first serious, healthy and long term relationship I had, prior I have had relationships in which I was abused emotionally. Regardless I had cried my eyes out and had self harmed a couple times throughout the break but also used the opportunity of time alone to work on myself, develop better habits, spend time off of socials and phone in general (lowered my usage to 1 1/2 hours a day) reading more, going out with more friends (even though i did go out with other people prior) and focusing a lot harder on my passion for cello.
Although things were looking up for me as I tried to be positive and remain strong, I could not shake the thought of her out of my head. A week into the break she came to me in person, complimented me while dropping off a bag that contained a sweater she had borrowed and she requested her own hoodie i borrowed by the next day. My heart was beating out of my chest and I had almost thrown up. My vision blurred and nothing felt real in the moment. I said "sure" and then she left and I closed the door to my house. The following day I go to her and return her hoodie along with a book (about avatar) she had let me borrow a couple days prior to the breakup conversation. I wrote her a handwritten note inside the book (this was before the breakup conversation) about her and about my hopes for us being able to watch 'The Legend of Korra' together sometime in the future. I handed her the bag and my heart was ponding out of my chest and my breath was unsteady.
The entire time since the beginning of the break I had remained hopeful about the security of our relationship but I have also felt confused and hurt, so I had villainized her mentally for having me go through the unnecessary anguish of having lied to me and saying and doing things that confused me on whether she still loved me or not. But regardless the love and care I had for her still lingered in my heart even after having withstood these trials and tribulations. I asked her for a hug saying I missed her. She agreed and had embraced me and I could feel her breath shake and tears form in her eyes. I held her strongly at the begging then quickly my grip on her was that to a flimsy knot. I let go of her and look in her teary eyes as her breath shakes in the attempt to speak to me. I stared at her blankly, with a neutral expression throughout my face. After the conversation 1 week ago about breaking up, where my strong will, my spirit and my tearless expression broke. During that initial conversation I wept alongside her, a perplexed, heartbroken and hollow man. I had not cried in months until that moment, and week after I cried my heart out. It had felt like countless bullets shot through my heart. After all that, I had no more tears left to cry. I stared blankly while she asked "Can we still be friends?". "No". My face had not changed I was not entirely surprised but the realization of this change had set in, she cried even harder and I had not changed my face. I had almost felt as if the wires and string that attached us, in that moment were all cut off. Its almost as if I was facing a stranger. I asked "Why are you crying?" she could not let out a response until I said "This is goodbye" and she followed up by saying "bye, I will see you around" and that was it for some time
Later in the day I message her for clarification. I really had no Idea on what was going on. She explained that when we had our initial problems we would talk and work through them, although over time she started to resent me, to the point where the prospect of spending time with her made her sick. She had grown to hate me. I had asked her why she lied to me about taking the break then, why bother claiming it was for herself and I was not involved. When I was entirely the problem and regardless she would have broken things off regardless. The break was a facade, the same break that I had suffered a heartbreak I could not begin to describe was a lie. I was confused. She said she would always cherish the good memories together. But internally I was left with more questions than answers. How could you grow to hate someone who you loved, who did everything for you. Why had she bothered lying to me and messing with my head the entire time? I was confused but quickly grew at peace with the self growth I had achieved and the happiness I found in her absence. Admittedly there was still a hole in my heart and in my day. The day felt empty without her and my heart felt alone without one to love. But I prevailed and I had felt great. I felt guilty for moving on so well especially since its only been a couple days.
The week after the breakup my friends are in a panic messaging eachother, their group chats and myself included. My now ex had posted on her Instagram claiming she was "Nothing more than a rebound the entire time". As well as the day after, my friends had heard her say to her friends in a cafe "I'm so glad I no longer have to fucking see that guy again" when my absence from my friend group that day was mentioned. I was even more confused. I don't know why she hated me so much especially after telling me she still had some love for me, for us to still be friends and that she would cherish the memories we had together just a week ago. All I ever did was everything for her. I put her over myself. I did not let it bother me too much however because I found myself much happier and I no longer need to concern myself with what was. I was simply moving forward.
On Friday of that week I had an event with an organization in which her and I were both high ranking members of. Even though I dreaded the drama that may come from the experience, and I also had preferred for time alone, away from her. I went anyways because I would not want to let everybody else down and I could not let this breakup impede the things I enjoyed doing. I got to the event early. I had not brought any materials because everyone else was already bringing what had been needed and changing things would convolute things further (the materials were to create a stand that was decorated with cultural items and information of them.) When I had arrived, her and I were the only ones there. I set some of my personal items aside and she asks me if I had brought anything, I respond saying I had not and she simply scoffs at me. Since I was early and there was nothing to contribute to. I sat down on a chair with my headphones in and with a book open. I had lost myself reading and by the time I gained awareness for my surroundings I realized one of the other members (I'll call her G) had arrived. I ask the other member "Since when have you been here?" and my ex says "she's literally been here for so long". I don't respond and I go back to reading. When another member joins (I'll call him N) G proposes to play tetherball on the park that was right nearby to kill some time. I wanted to be polite so I agreed, and I was not entirely against playing a sport to wait. Just the tension from my ex in the situation made me somewhat stressed. While we played tetherball it was G and I against N and my ex, I was conversating with G and playfully teasing her for not being very good. My ex interrupts telling me to stop which confused G and I but we had ignored, At one point my ex had accidently struck me directly in the face with the tetherball. She apologized and I said nothing and we continued. The same would happen again except it was I who accidently struck her in the face with the tetherball. I said "oh shit I'm sorry" and after a short moment she gets very upset and says "Yeah thanks so much for the fucking apology" then she curses me and storms off. Since G is closer to my ex than to me, and was worried about her safety, G follows her and N follows suit because N is very good friends with G. Luckily around that time the Leader of the organization shows up and they help her unload the things the brought while leaving me clueless.
So far I was stressed and confused by what was going on but honestly did not let it haunt me and things proceeded as normal. Around that time It was still early and people were not showing up yet. We had already set up and we were just waiting. At that time however the organizers of the whole event (we were just a small part) start playing music over these huge speakers that they had brought in. For context I am autistic and the music was getting very loud for me and the stand we were at was pretty crowded with everyone who was working at our stand and the ones next door. The music made me very overstimulated and I had to cool off without leaving the room. I told the leader of our organization about this and she said it was okay. I can still sit at the front of the stand but if there's nobody there I will have to step up. That was fine with me. When everyone else was not at the stand I was piloting it, albeit awkwardly though. And then my ex had come back to the stand to help run it. She noticed that when she arrived I put my earphones in and got into my book. She responded to my actions with "You know what, If you're not going to do anything just go sit in the back". I did not have a need to defend my pride so I simply said "okay" and had moved to the back to read. In that moment it got more busy and the noises, the music and the stress from my ex being there had overstimulated me intensely. My hands were shaking aggressively on their own. To the point where I could not hold the book in my hands. G had noticed and asked me if I was okay. My ex found the necessity to include herself in the conversation giving her opinion on why it might be. I simply said that I was okay and I will be fine. I put my earphone case to charge in the outlet that was located behind our stand, close to where I was sitting. I asked the leader of our organization If It would be possible to step outside and take a breather. She had understood and let me take 5 minutes. I return back and I feel better but my hands are still shaking. I contributed to the stand and afterwards I went to get my case and it was missing, I looked all over the stand to check where it was. I was asking G if she had seen it and my ex was nearby. G said she didn't see anything and my ex did not say anything. my ex leaves the stand for a bit then swiftly returns with my earphones case without saying a word. I was so confused on why she had it if I left it in the area that everyone put their belongings and nobody else had earphones in my stand and as to why she had not returned it earlier when I mentioned it to G, when she was in clear earshot of the conversation. I let it go and spent the rest of the time contributing, I enjoyed myself with the other stand volunteers and drove home.
Although it was stressful for me I was glad I managed to still enjoy myself in that moment regardless of what was going on. When I get home my friends text me showing me what she was posting on Instagram (should have said this earlier but I don't have it). She posted things saying "I'm so glad I broke up with him" "He pisses me off so much" "What a loser he was for having cried over me". My friends were hoping I would be as furious as they were. They were fully ready to message her and call her out for talking this shit about me for no reason. I had told them not to because it would be pointless. Internally I pitied her, I thought she was more mature than that, to act as if I am a monster saying stuff claiming she's a rebound and that I am some asshole. I did not need to be enraged or get myself involved because I've been so happy moving forward I honestly felt as if the breakup happened months ago, even though only 2 weeks had passed. I've felt so happy, as if I've conquered the planet but I felt pity that she feels this way towards me and that she's letting herself get caught up in this while I have been flourishing. I preformed yesterday and had the time of my life, I went out with friends today to the mall and read a book, worked out and journaled. And tomorrow I am preforming another concert and a piece I've dreamed of preforming since I begun playing.
If there's anything to take away from this story is that yes, breakups can be very hard. But instead focus on yourself. On how you can change and grow, even if the pain still lingers. At the end of the day, the breakup may have been the best thing to ever happen to you.
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When announcing the break she said she still cared about me very much and that this break was for her to focus on herself. I disapproved of the idea of a break but I still nonetheless went along with it in hopes she would be okay. I did really care about her more than anything and the break was hell on earth for me. I asked if I could see her one more time to say a proper goodbye and hug her seeing as it would be the last time in a month. She had ignored my messages and later would remove things online that we had shared together (her Instagram highlight of us, my mention in her bio, the playlists we had made together, the notes we shared together and so on and so fourth). And the same night of the break she asked me to take care of myself, claiming that I mean a great deal to her. That this break was not my fault as well that the relationship we have is wonderful. I wished her to as well take care of herself and since it was night I had texted her "goodnight, I love you" only to have been met with just a "goodnight".
It left me confused on what was going on, I felt betrayed and foolish that she had lied to me about how she felt in the relationship for a long time. I only ever wanted for her to be happy after all. The break was genuine torture for me and I was in anguish, confused and heartbroken. It was the first serious, healthy and long term relationship I had, prior I have had relationships in which I was abused emotionally. Regardless I had cried my eyes out and had self harmed a couple times throughout the break but also used the opportunity of time alone to work on myself, develop better habits, spend time off of socials and phone in general (lowered my usage to 1 1/2 hours a day) reading more, going out with more friends (even though i did go out with other people prior) and focusing a lot harder on my passion for cello.
Although things were looking up for me as I tried to be positive and remain strong, I could not shake the thought of her out of my head. A week into the break she came to me in person, complimented me while dropping off a bag that contained a sweater she had borrowed and she requested her own hoodie i borrowed by the next day. My heart was beating out of my chest and I had almost thrown up. My vision blurred and nothing felt real in the moment. I said "sure" and then she left and I closed the door to my house. The following day I go to her and return her hoodie along with a book (about avatar) she had let me borrow a couple days prior to the breakup conversation. I wrote her a handwritten note inside the book (this was before the breakup conversation) about her and about my hopes for us being able to watch 'The Legend of Korra' together sometime in the future. I handed her the bag and my heart was ponding out of my chest and my breath was unsteady.
The entire time since the beginning of the break I had remained hopeful about the security of our relationship but I have also felt confused and hurt, so I had villainized her mentally for having me go through the unnecessary anguish of having lied to me and saying and doing things that confused me on whether she still loved me or not. But regardless the love and care I had for her still lingered in my heart even after having withstood these trials and tribulations. I asked her for a hug saying I missed her. She agreed and had embraced me and I could feel her breath shake and tears form in her eyes. I held her strongly at the begging then quickly my grip on her was that to a flimsy knot. I let go of her and look in her teary eyes as her breath shakes in the attempt to speak to me. I stared at her blankly, with a neutral expression throughout my face. After the conversation 1 week ago about breaking up, where my strong will, my spirit and my tearless expression broke. During that initial conversation I wept alongside her, a perplexed, heartbroken and hollow man. I had not cried in months until that moment, and week after I cried my heart out. It had felt like countless bullets shot through my heart. After all that, I had no more tears left to cry. I stared blankly while she asked "Can we still be friends?". "No". My face had not changed I was not entirely surprised but the realization of this change had set in, she cried even harder and I had not changed my face. I had almost felt as if the wires and string that attached us, in that moment were all cut off. Its almost as if I was facing a stranger. I asked "Why are you crying?" she could not let out a response until I said "This is goodbye" and she followed up by saying "bye, I will see you around" and that was it for some time
Later in the day I message her for clarification. I really had no Idea on what was going on. She explained that when we had our initial problems we would talk and work through them, although over time she started to resent me, to the point where the prospect of spending time with her made her sick. She had grown to hate me. I had asked her why she lied to me about taking the break then, why bother claiming it was for herself and I was not involved. When I was entirely the problem and regardless she would have broken things off regardless. The break was a facade, the same break that I had suffered a heartbreak I could not begin to describe was a lie. I was confused. She said she would always cherish the good memories together. But internally I was left with more questions than answers. How could you grow to hate someone who you loved, who did everything for you. Why had she bothered lying to me and messing with my head the entire time? I was confused but quickly grew at peace with the self growth I had achieved and the happiness I found in her absence. Admittedly there was still a hole in my heart and in my day. The day felt empty without her and my heart felt alone without one to love. But I prevailed and I had felt great. I felt guilty for moving on so well especially since its only been a couple days.
The week after the breakup my friends are in a panic messaging eachother, their group chats and myself included. My now ex had posted on her Instagram claiming she was "Nothing more than a rebound the entire time". As well as the day after, my friends had heard her say to her friends in a cafe "I'm so glad I no longer have to fucking see that guy again" when my absence from my friend group that day was mentioned. I was even more confused. I don't know why she hated me so much especially after telling me she still had some love for me, for us to still be friends and that she would cherish the memories we had together just a week ago. All I ever did was everything for her. I put her over myself. I did not let it bother me too much however because I found myself much happier and I no longer need to concern myself with what was. I was simply moving forward.
On Friday of that week I had an event with an organization in which her and I were both high ranking members of. Even though I dreaded the drama that may come from the experience, and I also had preferred for time alone, away from her. I went anyways because I would not want to let everybody else down and I could not let this breakup impede the things I enjoyed doing. I got to the event early. I had not brought any materials because everyone else was already bringing what had been needed and changing things would convolute things further (the materials were to create a stand that was decorated with cultural items and information of them.) When I had arrived, her and I were the only ones there. I set some of my personal items aside and she asks me if I had brought anything, I respond saying I had not and she simply scoffs at me. Since I was early and there was nothing to contribute to. I sat down on a chair with my headphones in and with a book open. I had lost myself reading and by the time I gained awareness for my surroundings I realized one of the other members (I'll call her G) had arrived. I ask the other member "Since when have you been here?" and my ex says "she's literally been here for so long". I don't respond and I go back to reading. When another member joins (I'll call him N) G proposes to play tetherball on the park that was right nearby to kill some time. I wanted to be polite so I agreed, and I was not entirely against playing a sport to wait. Just the tension from my ex in the situation made me somewhat stressed. While we played tetherball it was G and I against N and my ex, I was conversating with G and playfully teasing her for not being very good. My ex interrupts telling me to stop which confused G and I but we had ignored, At one point my ex had accidently struck me directly in the face with the tetherball. She apologized and I said nothing and we continued. The same would happen again except it was I who accidently struck her in the face with the tetherball. I said "oh shit I'm sorry" and after a short moment she gets very upset and says "Yeah thanks so much for the fucking apology" then she curses me and storms off. Since G is closer to my ex than to me, and was worried about her safety, G follows her and N follows suit because N is very good friends with G. Luckily around that time the Leader of the organization shows up and they help her unload the things the brought while leaving me clueless.
So far I was stressed and confused by what was going on but honestly did not let it haunt me and things proceeded as normal. Around that time It was still early and people were not showing up yet. We had already set up and we were just waiting. At that time however the organizers of the whole event (we were just a small part) start playing music over these huge speakers that they had brought in. For context I am autistic and the music was getting very loud for me and the stand we were at was pretty crowded with everyone who was working at our stand and the ones next door. The music made me very overstimulated and I had to cool off without leaving the room. I told the leader of our organization about this and she said it was okay. I can still sit at the front of the stand but if there's nobody there I will have to step up. That was fine with me. When everyone else was not at the stand I was piloting it, albeit awkwardly though. And then my ex had come back to the stand to help run it. She noticed that when she arrived I put my earphones in and got into my book. She responded to my actions with "You know what, If you're not going to do anything just go sit in the back". I did not have a need to defend my pride so I simply said "okay" and had moved to the back to read. In that moment it got more busy and the noises, the music and the stress from my ex being there had overstimulated me intensely. My hands were shaking aggressively on their own. To the point where I could not hold the book in my hands. G had noticed and asked me if I was okay. My ex found the necessity to include herself in the conversation giving her opinion on why it might be. I simply said that I was okay and I will be fine. I put my earphone case to charge in the outlet that was located behind our stand, close to where I was sitting. I asked the leader of our organization If It would be possible to step outside and take a breather. She had understood and let me take 5 minutes. I return back and I feel better but my hands are still shaking. I contributed to the stand and afterwards I went to get my case and it was missing, I looked all over the stand to check where it was. I was asking G if she had seen it and my ex was nearby. G said she didn't see anything and my ex did not say anything. my ex leaves the stand for a bit then swiftly returns with my earphones case without saying a word. I was so confused on why she had it if I left it in the area that everyone put their belongings and nobody else had earphones in my stand and as to why she had not returned it earlier when I mentioned it to G, when she was in clear earshot of the conversation. I let it go and spent the rest of the time contributing, I enjoyed myself with the other stand volunteers and drove home.
Although it was stressful for me I was glad I managed to still enjoy myself in that moment regardless of what was going on. When I get home my friends text me showing me what she was posting on Instagram (should have said this earlier but I don't have it). She posted things saying "I'm so glad I broke up with him" "He pisses me off so much" "What a loser he was for having cried over me". My friends were hoping I would be as furious as they were. They were fully ready to message her and call her out for talking this shit about me for no reason. I had told them not to because it would be pointless. Internally I pitied her, I thought she was more mature than that, to act as if I am a monster saying stuff claiming she's a rebound and that I am some asshole. I did not need to be enraged or get myself involved because I've been so happy moving forward I honestly felt as if the breakup happened months ago, even though only 2 weeks had passed. I've felt so happy, as if I've conquered the planet but I felt pity that she feels this way towards me and that she's letting herself get caught up in this while I have been flourishing. I preformed yesterday and had the time of my life, I went out with friends today to the mall and read a book, worked out and journaled. And tomorrow I am preforming another concert and a piece I've dreamed of preforming since I begun playing.
If there's anything to take away from this story is that yes, breakups can be very hard. But instead focus on yourself. On how you can change and grow, even if the pain still lingers. At the end of the day, the breakup may have been the best thing to ever happen to you.
2024.05.20 12:22 Horror_Mushroom5737 Tour Guide - Episode 1: New York
Hi lovelies!
Today, I have prepared 'a little tour guide' to help you on your journey through New York, or what's left of it. I will try and describe in detail what's where and how to get through each one of the four chapters. Big thank you to u/ZekeFearMe and u/h3c4t32 for their contribution!
\please note that documents only appear during Challenge Mode! Their location is random every time, so make sure to check your surroundings thoroughly.*
\please note that breaching charges are scattered randomly throughout the level. Their location will also vary depending on difficulty.*
\I'm also putting a* spoiler tag on this - in case you're completely new to the game and would like to play it first without ruining the fun - stop reading here! ₍ᐢ•ﻌ•ᐢ₎
Without further ado, let's dive in!
\"Alright, let's go.\" Tashaun Burnell
Chapter 1: Descent
This should be your first mission to play, as it introduces you to the game, shows you how different scenarios work and what triggers them. Consider this a tutorial of a sort.
First things first, let's get you off that damned roof! After getting rid of the barricade and heading downstairs, you will enter a vestibule leading to a long hallway to your right and a smaller room behind a closed door to your left (sometimes there are zombies and/or Lurker just around the corner behind the door, and a collectible document has a chance to spawn on one of the tables). Switching to your silenced pistol would be a smart decision, unless you want to alert nearby zombies and fight off a swarm very early (you can also try and melee shamblers, just be aware that Lurkers may spawn in three different spots here - in a small corridor visible from the vestibule, in an office to your right once you enter the hallway, and around the corner before you enter the small dining hall). Check the small office and shoot any zombies that are around (notice the photocopier here, sometimes a collectible document has a chance to spawn on top of it).
After you reach the end of the hallway, you can either enter the small dining hall or continue to your left, through another small hallway and up the steps. The dining hall only has two points of interest: an empty pizza box (a collectible document has a chance to spawn in it), and sometimes there is a crate behind the cooking station. Careful when you pass by that small office to your left, Lurker is hiding inside. You can see him/dispose of him through the dining hall door, shooting him through broken glass (once the threat is eliminated, check the shelves with folders, there is a chance that a collectible document spawns here).
You will now enter a large open area leading to the lifts. To the left there's another office (and yet another Lurker waiting to pounce on you as soon as you poke your head in the door, there is also a chance that a collectible document spawns on the red sofa to your left), to your right is small storage room (a Lurker is sometimes waiting inside) and a brightly lit corridor (sometimes there is a medical item on one of the sofas, also Virus Sample at dead soldier's body). Continue down to the reception where the lift is - be careful, there are two possible Lurker spawns, behind the reception desk on either side. Once you press the lift button, I suggest to back off a little in case there are still passengers inside the lift car (often there's a Bull).
Exit the lift, and you will find yourself inside a large mall with hordes of zombies roaming in the streets. Taking the path to your left will lead you to a broken display with a mannequin and a dead body next to it (a collectible document has a chance to spawn here). You'll also notice a sofa that's kinda in a way - sometimes there can be a crate or item on it. Continue down the left path, and you'll reach an outlet (NADIAMI). Be careful upon entering, there is a Lurker hiding behind the counter. Make sure to search the store thoroughly (a collectible document has a chance to spawn next to the blue chair in the corner). When you're done rummaging through this floor, head down the escalators. Your first big horde battle awaits! As the grand atrium reveals itself, you will see all the zombies trapped inside. There's quite the few, but don't shoot your guns yet. Notice how there are few standing idle opposite the bridge. Walk over to the other side and search the area first (a collectible document has a chance to spawn on one of the desks in right-hand corner), set up any traps (if you have an Exterminator or Hellraiser on your team, have them put down claymores where escalators are and on both sides of the bridge), as zombies will swarm the area from both ends. Make sure you and your team has the flanks covered, and start blasting. Shoot those big star shaped chandeliers and watch pieces of falling glass slice through Zeke. The horde will quickly pile up and climb, and at the same time more zombies will begin to pour in from the escalators. Make sure to watch out for Specials; Infectors, Bulls, Juggernaut and Gas Bags. There are also two Lurker hotspots, one just behind the column on the left side coming from the bridge, and the other on top of a lift car (you can safely kill this one through the gap in the door before pressing the button).
Once there is only smoke in the air and bullet casings on the floor left, advance towards the lift on the other side (there is a red service light shining through the broken door). Drop to the atrium and notice more guns, equipment bags, heavy guns and defence kits. You guessed it - there is another big horde battle ahead. You will have some time to prepare yourself, so briefly look around (there is a chance that a collectible document will spawn next to the blue duffel bag near an ATM under the escalator, there can also be another Virus Sample, if you head down the escalator leading to the parking garage, next to the body of a soldier), and get to it! If you've read my first guide, Newbies Handbook to Zombie Apocalypse, and remember the passage discussing defence kits, you'll know what to do. But just in case; depending on what defence kits you have around, set up barbed wire all the way in the front, lay down electric grid in the same fashion, auto-turrets should be facing back to provide cover from behind, as zombies will often pour in from all directions. And stationary gun should be facing towards the gate. When you're ready or time's up, zombies will swarm in. First, from the street right in front of you. You can shoot some of the cars and have explosions kill a few. Not long into battle, zombies will start falling from above and coming from behind you - the game loves to pull this trick whenever possible, you will have to get used to it. Expect Bulls, Juggernaut and Infector, often a Gas Bag drops down too. Just watch your six and listen for auto-turrets go off and hissing or roaring of Special Zombies, that's your cue to turn around. Best strategy now is to run up the escalator, and shoot all the zombies that climb up to get you. There are also three spots where Lurkers love to hide, one is behind the sand bags, second is behind glass just a few feet away, and third is on the lift car (this one can often surprise so be careful when you hear him, he's definitely there!).
If you managed to survive, grab any heavy guns that you haven't used (any machineguns, TAIGA-12 heavy shotguns, chainsaw or flamethrower - you don't want to use any missile or grenade launchers for the final stretch - high risk of friendly fire in tight spaces), enter the code into console and head outside. The street is mostly blocked, with only one way to go - down to the subway. Before we descent, let's look around (there is usually a crate by the military truck to the right just upon entering the street, behind the white shipping container next to a body of dead soldier you may find another Virus Sample, and in broken white box behind the bus stop a collectible document has a chance to spawn). In subway, we will be greeted by more zombies, attacking a train, and you will also meet Stevie, its conductor. There will be lots of smaller swarms attacking you, with Lurkers hiding in the shadows - one is right behind the locked gate as you enter the subway, another one is around the corner in the hallway between the two staircases, then another waiting in the train car next to where Stevie is. Some are also hiding in the rooms behind locked metal doors. Your next objective is to collect supply crates - depending on difficulty and number of players, the number of crates will vary. Every time you reach a crate, swarm will come, usually accompanied by Screamer. These can be quickly disposed if there is a player on the roof of one of the train cars. Don't hang around for too long though, as zombies keep swarming in.
Before dropping off last crate, make sure to check the subway station (a collectible document has a chance to spawn behind the trash can on second floor, above Stevie's train). Final stretch can be made easier - you just have to either sprint towards the entrance of the subway all the way back, upon collecting a crate, or - you can unlock the ground floor door on the right by activating a switch through the wall and (this method however requires experienced player with greatsword - because that is the only way to get inside without having to collect crates in there - useful for Insane or Extreme difficulty) shoot incoming swarms through the door. Usually zombies break these, but this particular corridor is zombie proof. You can just wait out and slaughter whatever comes by.
♥
Chapter 2: Tunnel Vision
So the train only got you so far; now you have to help Stevie open up gates in the tunnels to get through. Go through the door on your left and up the stairs (as you reach the boiler room and walk up the steps, notice broken white box - a collectible document has a chance to spawn in it), there will be one stray zombie, and usually a Lurker, just behind the white brick wall leading to a hallway. Another one could be hiding in the room to your left with wide open metal doors (there can also be a Virus Sample on the body of a dead soldier in the corner). If you continue straight, you will reach a small room with a ladder and blue barrels in the corner - there will be a white metal box on the ground - sometimes a breaching charge can be found here. Now head back and through metal bars into storage room. Careful! There is usually a lurker crouched behind the metal shelves, in the middle (if you look around from this exact spot there should be a carboard box next the the metal shelf, behind it a collectible document has a chance to spawn).
You will have to activate two switches here, opening a gate and leading to the next area. Lurkers love to hide behind each row of generators, one in the small room on the right, immediately after entering, there can be one under the stairs on the right hand side (if you check behind the gas canister next to the staircase across the breaching door, a collectible document has a chance to spawn here) and another one is upstairs, in a room on the left - here you may also find a breaching charge, tucked behind a wooden box. You will have to activate three switches here, there is usually one on the catwalk, one on the ground floor and one in the server room - entrance is on the ground floor, just have to climb a few steps. Careful as this area can be full of zombies, and Lurkers - one behind the wall in a small room ahead, one behind the wall with server rack - here could also be a breaching charge, just stuck in between the rack under a screen with green oscilloscope (opposite the server rack on a desk facing the corridor with metal shelves, a collectible document has a chance to spawn).
Once you hit all three switches, gate will open upstairs, leading to the main hub with a control room. If there are any defence kits that are auto-turrets, I recommend picking them up, but don't place them yet - save them for the finale. You'll thank me later. Before you enter the control room, be aware there can be a Lurker behind that metal wall. Activate the control panel, and immediately run back to the door through which you've entered the hub. Stand next to the scaffolding on top of the platform, and just shoot any zombies that pile up on the other side. Second pile, and later whatever falls down from the roof, will have to climb the stairs and a cement bag wall to get to you. You have the high ground, and there is a solid obstacle between you and incoming zombies. This method will give you huge advantage, and you will only have to deal with leftover pile after. Notice the cement mixer as you walk towards the big vent, sometimes the wooden crate that's next to it contains a breaching charge (and before you reach the vent, look inside the flipped wheel cart, a collectible document has a chance to spawn there). You can also breach into the small room under the ventilation shaft.
As you climb over the ledge, sometimes you will startle a Lurker. Press the fan control, and drop down to the next area. There are three Lurker spots; one behind the wall with the pipe just around the corner, one around the bend to the right from the first spot on a broken metal bridge, and around the last bend. There's a yellow forklift, if you check its seat closely, you may find a breaching charge. There will be some weapons and a crate in this area too. Climb the big broken pipe and move carefully into the next area (if you drop down on the right hand side and turn around, you will find a bunch of blue barrels, a collectible document has a chance to spawn there).
Here, you will have to activate three vents on three levels in order to clear out the toxic gas. The first panel is very straightforward - drop down on the left-hand side, switch the first vent on, and make your way down the obstacles (careful, there can be a lurker on either side behind the pillars). For the second panel, you'll need to find a key on one of the bodies - so start looking around (Lurkers like to hide behind the pillars on this level too). There are two entrances on each side, leading to smaller rooms and corridors with dead workers. There can also be a breaching charge behind the last pillar on the left side (next to the staircase). On the left-hand side is a hallway leading to two storage rooms (at the end of the hallway, there are two blue barrels and a wooden crate, a collectible document has a chance to spawn behind it). Enter the storage to the right, and behind the yellow forklift, you may find a breaching charge. On the right hand side is what looks like a generator room, with dead-end corridor (there can be a Virus Sample next to a dead soldier behind wooden crate in the corner) and small boiler room. Once you have the key, return to the panel and clear out the gas on the lower level. The third panel will be a little more difficult; again, you have to search the bodies, except this time they're in the gas on the ground floor (on the same floor as the third panel is, there is a small L shaped hallway to the left, opposite the stairs leading down - a collectible document has a chance to spawn on metal shelves next to a wooden crate - careful, there migh be a Lurker waiting there too). You won't last long in the toxic air, so plan your route to the corpse and back and make your trips as brief as possible. Once you have the key, wait for the ground floor to clear up and head down the stairs (take the stairs down to the left, immediately turn right and find a wooden box tucked by the pillar next to a cage - a collectible document has a chance to spawn in it).
There will be only one way to go, and that's through a corridor with metal door leading to a 'tower' - here you will have to quickly climb flights upon flights of stairs to get to safety (when you drop down and take the path to your left, you will reach a dead soldier - this is the third and last location where a Virus Sample may appear). It's easy to get swarmed and overrun, as Zeke will start to literally pour in from above and open sewer grates on the sides. You may find a breaching charge between the two boxes as you approach the bridge on the upper level. Directly above this spot, there is another place where a breaching charge can be found - on top of a cardboard box in the corner, before you enter the safe room and seal it shut. After the gate closes behind you, another one opens directly in front of you. Sometimes there will be zombies in the next room, so stay focused (there is a chance that a collectible document spawns on the shelf to the left immediately as you enter this room).
Once you leave this area, you will reach a sector 7 catwalk leading to another vent. Climb over the ledge into the vent - be careful, as there might be a Lurker around the corner to your right. If you continue straight ahead, you will reach a pile of boxes and bin bags, there can be a breaching charge there too. Exit through the vent to the right and you will find yourself in a hub again, except now on the other side. There is another control room here and a scaffolding. Remember those auto-turrets from earlier? You should have at least one or two with you, so go and place them on the top of the control room, breach the room next to it, and if there are any more auto-turrets, place them facing the control room doors. Best position to defend here is on the top of the control room (there can also be a breaching charge behind the pile of boxes in the middle) - again, you have the high ground, auto-turrets to cover your back and floor below, and there's a tunnel boring machine control panel (it's position is random though, so it can be on either side, or if you have all the documents for this chapter, there's a chance there will be two panels, one on each side).
Worry only about protecting the train, all the zombies that climb up the sides will have to climb some more to get to you, by which point they'll be long dead. Special Zombies, however, should be swiftly dealt with - they can either fall down from behind you or from one of the vents (this is also where Screamers wail from), and can close distances faster as they are more resilient. Boring machines will turn the Zeke into mincemeat in a matter of seconds, you can mount a .50 cal to thin out the herd a little, and you can use heavy weapons once the swarm reaches the train.
♥
Chapter 3: Hell and High Water
WIP
♥
Chapter 4: Dead In The Water
WIP
submitted by Horror_Mushroom5737 to WWZSurvivalGuide [link] [comments]
Today, I have prepared 'a little tour guide' to help you on your journey through New York, or what's left of it. I will try and describe in detail what's where and how to get through each one of the four chapters. Big thank you to u/ZekeFearMe and u/h3c4t32 for their contribution!
\please note that documents only appear during Challenge Mode! Their location is random every time, so make sure to check your surroundings thoroughly.*
\please note that breaching charges are scattered randomly throughout the level. Their location will also vary depending on difficulty.*
\I'm also putting a* spoiler tag on this - in case you're completely new to the game and would like to play it first without ruining the fun - stop reading here! ₍ᐢ•ﻌ•ᐢ₎
Without further ado, let's dive in!
\"Alright, let's go.\" Tashaun Burnell
Chapter 1: Descent
This should be your first mission to play, as it introduces you to the game, shows you how different scenarios work and what triggers them. Consider this a tutorial of a sort.
First things first, let's get you off that damned roof! After getting rid of the barricade and heading downstairs, you will enter a vestibule leading to a long hallway to your right and a smaller room behind a closed door to your left (sometimes there are zombies and/or Lurker just around the corner behind the door, and a collectible document has a chance to spawn on one of the tables). Switching to your silenced pistol would be a smart decision, unless you want to alert nearby zombies and fight off a swarm very early (you can also try and melee shamblers, just be aware that Lurkers may spawn in three different spots here - in a small corridor visible from the vestibule, in an office to your right once you enter the hallway, and around the corner before you enter the small dining hall). Check the small office and shoot any zombies that are around (notice the photocopier here, sometimes a collectible document has a chance to spawn on top of it).
After you reach the end of the hallway, you can either enter the small dining hall or continue to your left, through another small hallway and up the steps. The dining hall only has two points of interest: an empty pizza box (a collectible document has a chance to spawn in it), and sometimes there is a crate behind the cooking station. Careful when you pass by that small office to your left, Lurker is hiding inside. You can see him/dispose of him through the dining hall door, shooting him through broken glass (once the threat is eliminated, check the shelves with folders, there is a chance that a collectible document spawns here).
You will now enter a large open area leading to the lifts. To the left there's another office (and yet another Lurker waiting to pounce on you as soon as you poke your head in the door, there is also a chance that a collectible document spawns on the red sofa to your left), to your right is small storage room (a Lurker is sometimes waiting inside) and a brightly lit corridor (sometimes there is a medical item on one of the sofas, also Virus Sample at dead soldier's body). Continue down to the reception where the lift is - be careful, there are two possible Lurker spawns, behind the reception desk on either side. Once you press the lift button, I suggest to back off a little in case there are still passengers inside the lift car (often there's a Bull).
Exit the lift, and you will find yourself inside a large mall with hordes of zombies roaming in the streets. Taking the path to your left will lead you to a broken display with a mannequin and a dead body next to it (a collectible document has a chance to spawn here). You'll also notice a sofa that's kinda in a way - sometimes there can be a crate or item on it. Continue down the left path, and you'll reach an outlet (NADIAMI). Be careful upon entering, there is a Lurker hiding behind the counter. Make sure to search the store thoroughly (a collectible document has a chance to spawn next to the blue chair in the corner). When you're done rummaging through this floor, head down the escalators. Your first big horde battle awaits! As the grand atrium reveals itself, you will see all the zombies trapped inside. There's quite the few, but don't shoot your guns yet. Notice how there are few standing idle opposite the bridge. Walk over to the other side and search the area first (a collectible document has a chance to spawn on one of the desks in right-hand corner), set up any traps (if you have an Exterminator or Hellraiser on your team, have them put down claymores where escalators are and on both sides of the bridge), as zombies will swarm the area from both ends. Make sure you and your team has the flanks covered, and start blasting. Shoot those big star shaped chandeliers and watch pieces of falling glass slice through Zeke. The horde will quickly pile up and climb, and at the same time more zombies will begin to pour in from the escalators. Make sure to watch out for Specials; Infectors, Bulls, Juggernaut and Gas Bags. There are also two Lurker hotspots, one just behind the column on the left side coming from the bridge, and the other on top of a lift car (you can safely kill this one through the gap in the door before pressing the button).
Once there is only smoke in the air and bullet casings on the floor left, advance towards the lift on the other side (there is a red service light shining through the broken door). Drop to the atrium and notice more guns, equipment bags, heavy guns and defence kits. You guessed it - there is another big horde battle ahead. You will have some time to prepare yourself, so briefly look around (there is a chance that a collectible document will spawn next to the blue duffel bag near an ATM under the escalator, there can also be another Virus Sample, if you head down the escalator leading to the parking garage, next to the body of a soldier), and get to it! If you've read my first guide, Newbies Handbook to Zombie Apocalypse, and remember the passage discussing defence kits, you'll know what to do. But just in case; depending on what defence kits you have around, set up barbed wire all the way in the front, lay down electric grid in the same fashion, auto-turrets should be facing back to provide cover from behind, as zombies will often pour in from all directions. And stationary gun should be facing towards the gate. When you're ready or time's up, zombies will swarm in. First, from the street right in front of you. You can shoot some of the cars and have explosions kill a few. Not long into battle, zombies will start falling from above and coming from behind you - the game loves to pull this trick whenever possible, you will have to get used to it. Expect Bulls, Juggernaut and Infector, often a Gas Bag drops down too. Just watch your six and listen for auto-turrets go off and hissing or roaring of Special Zombies, that's your cue to turn around. Best strategy now is to run up the escalator, and shoot all the zombies that climb up to get you. There are also three spots where Lurkers love to hide, one is behind the sand bags, second is behind glass just a few feet away, and third is on the lift car (this one can often surprise so be careful when you hear him, he's definitely there!).
If you managed to survive, grab any heavy guns that you haven't used (any machineguns, TAIGA-12 heavy shotguns, chainsaw or flamethrower - you don't want to use any missile or grenade launchers for the final stretch - high risk of friendly fire in tight spaces), enter the code into console and head outside. The street is mostly blocked, with only one way to go - down to the subway. Before we descent, let's look around (there is usually a crate by the military truck to the right just upon entering the street, behind the white shipping container next to a body of dead soldier you may find another Virus Sample, and in broken white box behind the bus stop a collectible document has a chance to spawn). In subway, we will be greeted by more zombies, attacking a train, and you will also meet Stevie, its conductor. There will be lots of smaller swarms attacking you, with Lurkers hiding in the shadows - one is right behind the locked gate as you enter the subway, another one is around the corner in the hallway between the two staircases, then another waiting in the train car next to where Stevie is. Some are also hiding in the rooms behind locked metal doors. Your next objective is to collect supply crates - depending on difficulty and number of players, the number of crates will vary. Every time you reach a crate, swarm will come, usually accompanied by Screamer. These can be quickly disposed if there is a player on the roof of one of the train cars. Don't hang around for too long though, as zombies keep swarming in.
Before dropping off last crate, make sure to check the subway station (a collectible document has a chance to spawn behind the trash can on second floor, above Stevie's train). Final stretch can be made easier - you just have to either sprint towards the entrance of the subway all the way back, upon collecting a crate, or - you can unlock the ground floor door on the right by activating a switch through the wall and (this method however requires experienced player with greatsword - because that is the only way to get inside without having to collect crates in there - useful for Insane or Extreme difficulty) shoot incoming swarms through the door. Usually zombies break these, but this particular corridor is zombie proof. You can just wait out and slaughter whatever comes by.
♥
Chapter 2: Tunnel Vision
So the train only got you so far; now you have to help Stevie open up gates in the tunnels to get through. Go through the door on your left and up the stairs (as you reach the boiler room and walk up the steps, notice broken white box - a collectible document has a chance to spawn in it), there will be one stray zombie, and usually a Lurker, just behind the white brick wall leading to a hallway. Another one could be hiding in the room to your left with wide open metal doors (there can also be a Virus Sample on the body of a dead soldier in the corner). If you continue straight, you will reach a small room with a ladder and blue barrels in the corner - there will be a white metal box on the ground - sometimes a breaching charge can be found here. Now head back and through metal bars into storage room. Careful! There is usually a lurker crouched behind the metal shelves, in the middle (if you look around from this exact spot there should be a carboard box next the the metal shelf, behind it a collectible document has a chance to spawn).
You will have to activate two switches here, opening a gate and leading to the next area. Lurkers love to hide behind each row of generators, one in the small room on the right, immediately after entering, there can be one under the stairs on the right hand side (if you check behind the gas canister next to the staircase across the breaching door, a collectible document has a chance to spawn here) and another one is upstairs, in a room on the left - here you may also find a breaching charge, tucked behind a wooden box. You will have to activate three switches here, there is usually one on the catwalk, one on the ground floor and one in the server room - entrance is on the ground floor, just have to climb a few steps. Careful as this area can be full of zombies, and Lurkers - one behind the wall in a small room ahead, one behind the wall with server rack - here could also be a breaching charge, just stuck in between the rack under a screen with green oscilloscope (opposite the server rack on a desk facing the corridor with metal shelves, a collectible document has a chance to spawn).
Once you hit all three switches, gate will open upstairs, leading to the main hub with a control room. If there are any defence kits that are auto-turrets, I recommend picking them up, but don't place them yet - save them for the finale. You'll thank me later. Before you enter the control room, be aware there can be a Lurker behind that metal wall. Activate the control panel, and immediately run back to the door through which you've entered the hub. Stand next to the scaffolding on top of the platform, and just shoot any zombies that pile up on the other side. Second pile, and later whatever falls down from the roof, will have to climb the stairs and a cement bag wall to get to you. You have the high ground, and there is a solid obstacle between you and incoming zombies. This method will give you huge advantage, and you will only have to deal with leftover pile after. Notice the cement mixer as you walk towards the big vent, sometimes the wooden crate that's next to it contains a breaching charge (and before you reach the vent, look inside the flipped wheel cart, a collectible document has a chance to spawn there). You can also breach into the small room under the ventilation shaft.
As you climb over the ledge, sometimes you will startle a Lurker. Press the fan control, and drop down to the next area. There are three Lurker spots; one behind the wall with the pipe just around the corner, one around the bend to the right from the first spot on a broken metal bridge, and around the last bend. There's a yellow forklift, if you check its seat closely, you may find a breaching charge. There will be some weapons and a crate in this area too. Climb the big broken pipe and move carefully into the next area (if you drop down on the right hand side and turn around, you will find a bunch of blue barrels, a collectible document has a chance to spawn there).
Here, you will have to activate three vents on three levels in order to clear out the toxic gas. The first panel is very straightforward - drop down on the left-hand side, switch the first vent on, and make your way down the obstacles (careful, there can be a lurker on either side behind the pillars). For the second panel, you'll need to find a key on one of the bodies - so start looking around (Lurkers like to hide behind the pillars on this level too). There are two entrances on each side, leading to smaller rooms and corridors with dead workers. There can also be a breaching charge behind the last pillar on the left side (next to the staircase). On the left-hand side is a hallway leading to two storage rooms (at the end of the hallway, there are two blue barrels and a wooden crate, a collectible document has a chance to spawn behind it). Enter the storage to the right, and behind the yellow forklift, you may find a breaching charge. On the right hand side is what looks like a generator room, with dead-end corridor (there can be a Virus Sample next to a dead soldier behind wooden crate in the corner) and small boiler room. Once you have the key, return to the panel and clear out the gas on the lower level. The third panel will be a little more difficult; again, you have to search the bodies, except this time they're in the gas on the ground floor (on the same floor as the third panel is, there is a small L shaped hallway to the left, opposite the stairs leading down - a collectible document has a chance to spawn on metal shelves next to a wooden crate - careful, there migh be a Lurker waiting there too). You won't last long in the toxic air, so plan your route to the corpse and back and make your trips as brief as possible. Once you have the key, wait for the ground floor to clear up and head down the stairs (take the stairs down to the left, immediately turn right and find a wooden box tucked by the pillar next to a cage - a collectible document has a chance to spawn in it).
There will be only one way to go, and that's through a corridor with metal door leading to a 'tower' - here you will have to quickly climb flights upon flights of stairs to get to safety (when you drop down and take the path to your left, you will reach a dead soldier - this is the third and last location where a Virus Sample may appear). It's easy to get swarmed and overrun, as Zeke will start to literally pour in from above and open sewer grates on the sides. You may find a breaching charge between the two boxes as you approach the bridge on the upper level. Directly above this spot, there is another place where a breaching charge can be found - on top of a cardboard box in the corner, before you enter the safe room and seal it shut. After the gate closes behind you, another one opens directly in front of you. Sometimes there will be zombies in the next room, so stay focused (there is a chance that a collectible document spawns on the shelf to the left immediately as you enter this room).
Once you leave this area, you will reach a sector 7 catwalk leading to another vent. Climb over the ledge into the vent - be careful, as there might be a Lurker around the corner to your right. If you continue straight ahead, you will reach a pile of boxes and bin bags, there can be a breaching charge there too. Exit through the vent to the right and you will find yourself in a hub again, except now on the other side. There is another control room here and a scaffolding. Remember those auto-turrets from earlier? You should have at least one or two with you, so go and place them on the top of the control room, breach the room next to it, and if there are any more auto-turrets, place them facing the control room doors. Best position to defend here is on the top of the control room (there can also be a breaching charge behind the pile of boxes in the middle) - again, you have the high ground, auto-turrets to cover your back and floor below, and there's a tunnel boring machine control panel (it's position is random though, so it can be on either side, or if you have all the documents for this chapter, there's a chance there will be two panels, one on each side).
Worry only about protecting the train, all the zombies that climb up the sides will have to climb some more to get to you, by which point they'll be long dead. Special Zombies, however, should be swiftly dealt with - they can either fall down from behind you or from one of the vents (this is also where Screamers wail from), and can close distances faster as they are more resilient. Boring machines will turn the Zeke into mincemeat in a matter of seconds, you can mount a .50 cal to thin out the herd a little, and you can use heavy weapons once the swarm reaches the train.
♥
Chapter 3: Hell and High Water
WIP
♥
Chapter 4: Dead In The Water
WIP
2024.05.18 00:24 ArmChairAnalyst86 Let's Give a Warm R/SolarMax Welcome to AR3685 - M7.25 Flare 5/17
 | Good afternoon everyone, like many of you I am eagerly awaiting potential development of several active regions currently in play, but none more so than AR3685. The AR-tist formerly known as AR3654 announced its presence with an estimated X2.9 off the E limb a few days ago, but we had not gotten a good look at it yet. When it did rotate into view enough to make out its features, I was surprised by the lack of enthusiam in some places. While no one would confuse it with AR3664, I think the potential is there for a more than respectable run across our star. It cares little for what I think, or anyone else for that matter, but I trust my instincts here. submitted by ArmChairAnalyst86 to SolarMax [link] [comments] At 21:08 an M7.25 fired off from AR3685 which has only strengthened my confidence that despite the lack of organization currently displayed, the potential is there. If this AR can produce X2.9 and M7.25 in its current state, does that bode well for the coming week for aurora chasers? I think so. SE LIMB M7.25 EDIT 8 PM EST - M7.2 did create a CME, it is not earth directed. https://preview.redd.it/9tn4w8czs21d1.png?width=777&format=png&auto=webp&s=8700502153c3fb3cc3405b7a2e1b5c70580abada Now don't get carried away with that. I have lost count at all of the REDICULOUS articles stating that a worse solar storm is on the way and that aurora chasers will have one more chance this year. Could a worse solar storm happen? Yes. Could Aurora chasers in fact get another chance? Of course. My problem with these articles is the wording. It lends the impression to people that we can actually forecast or predict what the sun will do when anyone familiar knows damn well that it is not possible. Might we be able to in the future? Sure, anything is possible. 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I have a few other things for you to check out, just for fun All 12 X-Class Flares from AR3664 - Credit goes to SolarHam.net A Celestial Convention - Credit Dr Ryan French AR3664 Viewed from Mars - NASA Storm Comparison - 2024/2023/1989 - Credit Dan Welling From SpaceWeather.com - Likely first aurora for New Caledonia since 1859 at least. First Aurora Sighting Ever in these Regions - From a flurry of LOW end X and high M flare/CMEs - Interesting Have a great weekend everyone! |
2024.05.13 10:27 AgentBooKitty Stealing Boo-Tea
Hey Boo!
Have you seen the movie "Stealing Beauty" before? If not, just look up the synopsis to get the gist of what reminds me of you. The movie is one of those films that focuses too much on aesthetic and not on the acting or dialogue, so don't waste your time.
Agh, going down the rabbit hole! Anyways, the real reason why this popped in my mind is how so many imitation Boos there have been in my DMs again. I play along and pretend they're you a bit. Just like with these letters, it's a bit of self designed therapeutic role play. Maybe less so on the therapeutic side. But everyone wants to steal bits of you, including me.
I was always ok with sharing you and your time. It seemed like everyone else needed you so much, and I tried to never need you and not burden you. Everyone that was around us was so frustratingly needy. I vented to you about that numerous times. I would get upset when they would bother you, but you were always so gracious and patient. I wanted to learn how you were so patient. I still do, even though I've improved on that SOOO much more than before. That first year together, I was so in love with you and in love with enjoying the space with you. It was beautiful and amazing. But stuff happened-- things got more real. The stakes got higher. **EDITED FOR PRIVACY. WILL DISCUSS IN PERSON.**
The reasons why I spiraled were never your fault. Most of them were mine! I overestimated our private info connection, but you still didn't trust me enough to let me in, when that's all that I wanted to do. But you played it correctly because it was too soon, especially with the pickle we started in and all.
The one thing that we could both connect on and find trust and safe space in was our lust. Your eyes. Your touch.. That was definitely there. That was tangible (oh so tangible 😏), delicious, delicate. I spent most of Friday and today feeling *that* out. Were you thinking about that too? 😏 God, I miss looking into your eyes that last time. The way you grasped me so firmly. The way you were so ready... I didn't care if anyone could see. Just one look and... I really had to restrain myself from biting your thigh. Maybe you'll let me this time. ;)
With that said, I am willing to forego that connection to be able to copy your homework. Well, not really copying your homework, but brainstorming and rebuilding that creative connection that I missed with you. When that was good, it was also soooo good. That would light up my mind when it would hit just right. When it was bad, I would get so mad! But only because I wanted to get that good stuff we'd click with. I'm more even about it now. After what happened in late summer, everything is less important but more precious. If that makes sense. I just wish we had more space to explore our creativity to its fullest. I feel like I finally have that space and flexibility now. That's ultimately what I wanted with us. Flexibility. Connection. In any and all of the ways. I love you, Boo. But that doesn't mean wedding bells or all those other trappings of a relationship. I still need that flexibility too. I just want to be fully authentic about my love for you. Suppressing that wrecked my soul and my mind. Having this outlet to write it all out has helped.
I want to ask you so many questions. I can't write them out in letters because I'm still overly cautious. I want to know so much---everything! Some benign questions I can ask: Did you get a haircut recently? Most of your haircuts were pretty good. Except one or two where I probably audibly expressed my disappointment! How dare they cut your beautiful hair so short!😅 Have you been able to get exercise in since the fall? Have you used the xmas present I got you this year? If it's used up, can I see it? 😏 Hahaha!
I hope you have checked in with our peeps to keep a connection with them. I can tell they miss you. At the same time, I really hope you haven't asked them about me. Because I was the actual Boo over there. And I'm slowly repairing the damage I did there. And I'm sure they would tell you it was you that made me break, but not *because of you," you know? I think they figured it out from the get go. I had no reasons or explanations, just a broken heart. Knowing that they could see it on me also made me feel trapped. I escaped. I'm barely making my return back-- slowly but surely. Gah-- it all sounds so pathetic after the fact! Who knew losing a wonderful ghost could wreck me like that. Wanna hear something even more embarrassing? Every time I return to that place, I look at your old doorway to see if the light's on. I know it won't be ever again, but I can wish on your star, right? ⭐
Oh! Did you see the aurora borealis this weekend? I'm so amazed that it was so beautifully vibrant here. Even moreso in the hills of our location. It almost was as beautiful as your eyes, but nothing could ever replicate that feeling in my heart. 🥺✨ Ok, no more cheese. I hope this is the last of it in my heart to purge. It's feeling a lot less heavier. I'm so grateful for the airy existence of our memories.
Love you!
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Have you seen the movie "Stealing Beauty" before? If not, just look up the synopsis to get the gist of what reminds me of you. The movie is one of those films that focuses too much on aesthetic and not on the acting or dialogue, so don't waste your time.
Agh, going down the rabbit hole! Anyways, the real reason why this popped in my mind is how so many imitation Boos there have been in my DMs again. I play along and pretend they're you a bit. Just like with these letters, it's a bit of self designed therapeutic role play. Maybe less so on the therapeutic side. But everyone wants to steal bits of you, including me.
I was always ok with sharing you and your time. It seemed like everyone else needed you so much, and I tried to never need you and not burden you. Everyone that was around us was so frustratingly needy. I vented to you about that numerous times. I would get upset when they would bother you, but you were always so gracious and patient. I wanted to learn how you were so patient. I still do, even though I've improved on that SOOO much more than before. That first year together, I was so in love with you and in love with enjoying the space with you. It was beautiful and amazing. But stuff happened-- things got more real. The stakes got higher. **EDITED FOR PRIVACY. WILL DISCUSS IN PERSON.**
The reasons why I spiraled were never your fault. Most of them were mine! I overestimated our private info connection, but you still didn't trust me enough to let me in, when that's all that I wanted to do. But you played it correctly because it was too soon, especially with the pickle we started in and all.
The one thing that we could both connect on and find trust and safe space in was our lust. Your eyes. Your touch.. That was definitely there. That was tangible (oh so tangible 😏), delicious, delicate. I spent most of Friday and today feeling *that* out. Were you thinking about that too? 😏 God, I miss looking into your eyes that last time. The way you grasped me so firmly. The way you were so ready... I didn't care if anyone could see. Just one look and... I really had to restrain myself from biting your thigh. Maybe you'll let me this time. ;)
With that said, I am willing to forego that connection to be able to copy your homework. Well, not really copying your homework, but brainstorming and rebuilding that creative connection that I missed with you. When that was good, it was also soooo good. That would light up my mind when it would hit just right. When it was bad, I would get so mad! But only because I wanted to get that good stuff we'd click with. I'm more even about it now. After what happened in late summer, everything is less important but more precious. If that makes sense. I just wish we had more space to explore our creativity to its fullest. I feel like I finally have that space and flexibility now. That's ultimately what I wanted with us. Flexibility. Connection. In any and all of the ways. I love you, Boo. But that doesn't mean wedding bells or all those other trappings of a relationship. I still need that flexibility too. I just want to be fully authentic about my love for you. Suppressing that wrecked my soul and my mind. Having this outlet to write it all out has helped.
I want to ask you so many questions. I can't write them out in letters because I'm still overly cautious. I want to know so much---everything! Some benign questions I can ask: Did you get a haircut recently? Most of your haircuts were pretty good. Except one or two where I probably audibly expressed my disappointment! How dare they cut your beautiful hair so short!😅 Have you been able to get exercise in since the fall? Have you used the xmas present I got you this year? If it's used up, can I see it? 😏 Hahaha!
I hope you have checked in with our peeps to keep a connection with them. I can tell they miss you. At the same time, I really hope you haven't asked them about me. Because I was the actual Boo over there. And I'm slowly repairing the damage I did there. And I'm sure they would tell you it was you that made me break, but not *because of you," you know? I think they figured it out from the get go. I had no reasons or explanations, just a broken heart. Knowing that they could see it on me also made me feel trapped. I escaped. I'm barely making my return back-- slowly but surely. Gah-- it all sounds so pathetic after the fact! Who knew losing a wonderful ghost could wreck me like that. Wanna hear something even more embarrassing? Every time I return to that place, I look at your old doorway to see if the light's on. I know it won't be ever again, but I can wish on your star, right? ⭐
Oh! Did you see the aurora borealis this weekend? I'm so amazed that it was so beautifully vibrant here. Even moreso in the hills of our location. It almost was as beautiful as your eyes, but nothing could ever replicate that feeling in my heart. 🥺✨ Ok, no more cheese. I hope this is the last of it in my heart to purge. It's feeling a lot less heavier. I'm so grateful for the airy existence of our memories.
Love you!
- 🐿️
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MASSACHUSETTS NUMEROLOGY DECODE
Interestingly enough, we don't hear much about this state. It's almost easy to overlook or straight up forget unless you are looking at a map. We are going to decode this state using Numerology and point out the reasons/indications that point towards it being such a silent city or at least not popular and frequented like other places. This will get very informative so enjoy the read.We will now begin decoding each letter in detail.
M - This is The 13th letter of the alphabet Making this letter vibrate at the energy of 4. The energy of four represents privacy and caution. When it comes to 13 and the energy of 4, you have a person or an energy where it's more focused on self rather than connecting with others. So, like I mentioned, 4 is about privacy, caution, and withholding. 4 is pretty restrictive so when a person or place has this name, that you know these are very cautious people or you know that these are not people that take action without thinking. 4 is a very organized type of energy. As a state, this can translate to being a very restrictive state or a state that has particular rules in place. People who live in this state can even have some of these traits. This isn't the type of place to move to unless you want some type of restriction or a relaxed type of energy in your life. M is the strongest energy of this state since it is the first letter of the state's name. So, that alone can start speaking to why this isn't a state that is talked about as much as, let's say, New York or Florida.
A - This is the letter that represents number one as it is the first letter of the alphabet which lets you know that this is about initiation or fresh starts. When it comes to people, this speaks to having that focus on self or being self-motivated.
S - As the 19th letter of the alphabet, this letter vibrates at the energy of one, but it is from a place of being in power or being extremely independent. As a state, that's why the state can seem alone or like a stand alone and not really talked about because we already have a lot of indications that talk about being too self absorbed or too withheld.
S - As the 19th letter of the alphabet, this letter vibrates at the energy of one, but it is from a place of being in power or being extremely independent. As a state, that's why the state can seem alone or like a stand alone and not really talked about because we already have a lot of indications that talk about being too self absorbed or too withheld.
A - This is the letter that represents number one as it is the first letter of the alphabet which lets you know that this is about initiation or fresh starts. When it comes to people, this speaks to having that focus on self or being self-motivated. This is the second time we got this letter and energy.
C - 3rd letter of the alphabet which can represent communication and creativity
H - 8th letter of the alphabet which talks about structure, pressure, seriousness, and mastery.
U - 21st letter of the alphabet which vibrates at the energy of 3. This shows compassion, especially when an individual has this in their name. This also can add more creative juices to a person or the state.
S - As mentioned above, this is the 19th letter of the alphabet and vibrates at the energy of 1.
E - 5th letter of the alphabet which points to combat, creativity, romance, joy, change, and events.
T - 20th letter of the alphabet which vibrates at the energy of 2 which can point to cooperation, stability, comfort, and proactivity. This is a money number just like the number 8, but 2 represents more frequency.
T - 20th letter of the alphabet which vibrates at the energy of 2 which can point to cooperation, stability, comfort, and proactivity. This is a money number just like the number 8, but 2 represents more frequency.
S - As mentioned above, this is the 19th letter of the alphabet and vibrates at the energy of 1.
As you can see, Massachusetts has 6 letters that vibrate at the energy of 1 which equals 6. 6 is about comfort, family, beauty, and discipline. We can see that this may be a state that values discipline which goes well with the fact that it starts with M which is similar to discipline because 4 energy is responsible and even family oriented. We can assume that this state operates from a place of balance and fairness. They may not tolerate what a lot of other states tolerate. Jobs could possibly be a little easier to get here just based on how a lot of the numeric values barely get to the number 9. 1 is the main number that stands out within this state which can point to them doing their own thing and not wanting to identify with how other states do things.
Very individualistic type of energy. People that live in this state could either be workaholics, dogmatic, serious, responsible, controlling, family oriented, shy, or even mean. Routine could be a big thing here. Some or a lot of the residents could even be big on being business owners. This could even be a state where couponing is or can be a big deal. This state may not have too many outside visitors like Florida or Nevada does and the residents could have been there for a long time.
This is a good place to live if you plan on settling down with your own family or partner, if you want a simple and quiet life, if it's just you and only you, if you want to downsize, etc. You get the point. The energy of Massachusetts is very much on the personal and private side.
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2024.05.11 13:43 loans_in_15_minutes How to buy quality clothes without shelling out a lot of money?
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2024.05.10 17:53 justAnotherCK Kansai Trip Report (Osaka - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka in 9 days) with toddler + infant
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.
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)
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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
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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
- Wandering around Life supermarket and exploring a new accommodation
- Running around 300m above ground at the Abeno Harukas sky garden while having fruits/ snacks in between
- Visiting Kimono Forest after dinner, watching the randen pass by at the crossing
- Running around at Arashiyama park and watching the majestic Katsura river flowing rapidly
- The outdoor playground at Kyoto railway museum among many other fun things there
- The playground at Wagener Square across Heian Jingu
- Interacting with deer and eating udon outdoors
- Seeing different sea animals up close and ferris wheel ride after
- 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.
- 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.
2024.05.10 17:51 justAnotherCK Kansai Trip Report (Osaka - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka in 9 days) with toddler + infant
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.
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
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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
- Wandering around Life supermarket and exploring a new accommodation
- Running around 300m above ground at the Abeno Harukas sky garden while having fruits/ snacks in between
- Visiting Kimono Forest after dinner, watching the randen pass by at the crossing
- Running around at Arashiyama park and watching the majestic Katsura river flowing rapidly
- The outdoor playground at Kyoto railway museum among many other fun things there
- The playground at Wagener Square across Heian Jingu
- Interacting with deer and eating udon outdoors
- Seeing different sea animals up close and ferris wheel ride after
- 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.
- 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.
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2024.05.09 21:26 StinkyWinky346788 How do I avoid getting scammed?
I am starting a clothing brand in hopefully a few months here and I've been working with a manufacturer for a long time. Everything about them seems legitimate. I even got tech packs made by them. But I am still scared of being scammed since i am sinking an $80,000 business loan into this. The manufacturers name is Graphtick based in Pakistan if you want to look them up. How do I know if I am being scammed? Somehow I've never found a single answer to that on Google.
Edit: Maybe I should've gone into more detail. I am able to get a long term on the loan which would make the monthly payments at most/around $700-$1,000 a month, not including interest rates. I would totally be able to pay that off with my backup career of a city bus operator if I fail. That plus what I've learned about marketing I'm applying to my physical store (coupons, sales, color theory, customer psychology, etc.) The store is also going to be in a mall. The malls here in New England have good foot traffic which would allow me to use these marketing tactics on the most people. I am also making a website which I will hire a digital marketing company to help me with, as I'm less confident in that. I've been kind of obsessing over this for about 6 years. My brand is also for all sizes of people (tall, regular, short, and dwarf) which targets niches and regular sizes. The key to my success is pretty much just the marketing plan (which I didn't go in detail about) and the appearance of my clothes, which I've observed what most people wear and what successful businesses sell in order to figure out. Is that enough research or are there things I'm missing? I just want to learn as much as I can to increase my chances of success.
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Edit: Maybe I should've gone into more detail. I am able to get a long term on the loan which would make the monthly payments at most/around $700-$1,000 a month, not including interest rates. I would totally be able to pay that off with my backup career of a city bus operator if I fail. That plus what I've learned about marketing I'm applying to my physical store (coupons, sales, color theory, customer psychology, etc.) The store is also going to be in a mall. The malls here in New England have good foot traffic which would allow me to use these marketing tactics on the most people. I am also making a website which I will hire a digital marketing company to help me with, as I'm less confident in that. I've been kind of obsessing over this for about 6 years. My brand is also for all sizes of people (tall, regular, short, and dwarf) which targets niches and regular sizes. The key to my success is pretty much just the marketing plan (which I didn't go in detail about) and the appearance of my clothes, which I've observed what most people wear and what successful businesses sell in order to figure out. Is that enough research or are there things I'm missing? I just want to learn as much as I can to increase my chances of success.
2024.05.07 17:04 beardify I Think I'm Being Targeted By A Deadly New App
“Oh my God! It’s really him!”
Even before I turned around, I was sure that those shrill teenage voices were talking about me. I just couldn’t understand why. I wasn’t famous; I’d never done anything important in my life, and it had been a long time since I’d been in high school myself. The three girls were leaning over the glass barrier on the second floor of the mall, pointing at me with their hands over their mouths like they’d just seen a celebrity. When they realized that I’d spotted them, they ran giggling into the crowd, leaving me with an unsettling feeling in the pit of my stomach: what was all that about?
The sense of wrongness I felt only deepened as I walked into the store that I’d come to the mall to visit. Maybe it was just lingering discomfort from what had just happened, but I’d swear I felt eyes on the back of my neck as I walked down the aisles. Some of the other customers were staring too, I was sure of it–and that wasn’t all. Once my eyes had adjusted to the dim light inside the store, I realized that there was a chubby guy in dark clothing standing near the back exit of the store…recording me.
“Hey!” I shouted, but he was already gone, disappearing through the access door into the guts of the mall. I reminded myself that I was here to buy a teddy bear for my four-year-old niece–not chase some weirdo through a restricted area–and let him go.
“You alright?” the woman at the cash register asked when she saw my face.
“Yeah, it’s just…” I waved my hand vaguely.
“Oh yeah, I getcha. All the crazies come out of the woodwork this time of year. Before you came again, I had to break up two grown men who were fighting over a stuffed alligator. You believe that?”
I shook my head. Ordinarily, I avoided the mall like the plague at this time of year. The crowds and repetitive holiday music got on my nerves, but I’d promised my niece I’d get her a blue teddy bear from this specific store. Why she wanted that specific gift was a mystery to me, but toddlers aren’t known for their logic. The cashier scanned my card, frowned, then scanned it again.
“Says it’s blocked,” she grunted, and handed my plastic back to me with a suspicious look. “There are some ATMs on the second floor…if you’re able to withdraw cash, that is.” Her judgmental glare told me exactly what she thought of people whose cards got declined…and people who wasted her time.
As I fought my way through the sea of holiday shoppers, a preteen kid ran up to me and tossed a styrofoam cup of hot chocolate onto my chest.
“Did you get that?” he yelled over his shoulder at his friend, who snapped a photo and nodded. The pair of them were gone before I had time to get a good look at their faces, much less try to stop them. Wondering what the hell was wrong with people, I wiped off my ruined sweater and hurried to the ATMs.
The glowing blue screen in front of me soon confirmed my worst fears. I was locked out of all my accounts, and not just banking stuff, either: I couldn’t access my email or even social media: everything was blocked. It was like the floor had just dropped out from under me. Without those little lines of code, who was I, really? Trying to shake off that gut-wrenching feeling, I pulled out my phone to contact my bank…but I was already receiving another call.
I picked up immediately, only to hear a mechanical-sounding automated message:
“Congratulations, you've been selected–”
There was something disturbing about that voice, but I had already hung up by the time I realized what it was.
Another call was coming in. The number was slightly different from the first, but when I answered, there was no mistaking it: I was listening to my own voice. Sure, the words were eerily slow and the pronunciation was off, but I was definitely listening to…myself.
“Not very polite of you to hang up on me like that, Aiden. Not when I’ve got something so special to tell you.”
I sputtered, fumbling for a reply; the whole situation was just too strange.
“W-who is this? Who am I talking to?”
“Why, this is everyone, Aiden. Everyone who has a vested interest in seeing what you’ll do next. First, though, we think you ought to change shirts. That sticky hot chocolate must be uncomfortable, and besides, yellow isn’t really your color.”
Whoever I was talking to could see what I was wearing, which meant they could see me. My eyes darted from face to face, scanning the crowd–
“There’s no one to look for Aiden. I’m everywhere. See that outlet store in front of you, Aiden? We’d like you to go in and get yourself a new holiday sweater. Oh, and since your cards are blocked, you’ll have to steal it. Well? Go ahead. We’re waiting…”
I hung up. Of course, they called back again. And again. And again. I turned off my phone and slipped it into my pocket. My heart was pounding. What the hell was going on here? The police; that was it. I just had to talk to the police, to let them know I was being harassed and stalked…but by who?
Had I made any enemies lately? There was Tim, the I.T. guy from work, who had never seemed to like me very much. He knew who I was and maybe even had access to sound bytes of my voice–but would Tim really go this far just to mess with me? I wandered in a daze past giant ornaments and chlorinated fountains full of pocket change, barely aware of where I was going–
Until a guy with a goatee stopped dead in front of me and stuck out his hand, jabbing a blindingly-bright screen into my face.
“It’s, uh, for you…” he sounded as confused as I was. “Somebody called me and said he needed to talk to the guy in the yellow shirt with the hot-chocolate stain. That’s you, right? It’s something about somebody named Kimmy.” My blood ran cold. Kimmy was my mother’s nickname! People shoved angrily past the pair of us, but I didn’t care: all my thoughts were on the familiar voice coming through the stranger’s phone.
“We’re disappointed that you’re not rising to the challenge, Aiden. We think that maybe your mother should have raised a braver boy. Thankfully, user DarkStarr85 has generously agreed to go by 415 Meadowleaf Court and teach her a lesson.”
“Listen, whoever you are,” I shouted into the phone, making a few of the shoppers surrounding me jump. “This isn’t funny. I’m going to the police, and when I find out who you are–”
“You can go to the police if you want, Aiden. But that would ruin everyone’s fun…and besides, by the time you talk to them it will already be too late for Kimmy. Come on, Aiden. Why don’t you play along?”
I fell silent. For all I knew, there was nobody waiting at my mother’s house, and this sadist who spoke with my voice was just messing with me…but what if I was wrong?
“What do you want me to do?” I sighed.
“You see the man standing in front of you? The one whose phone you’re holding? We’d like you to punch that confused expression right off of his ugly face.”
The guy with the goatee blinked at me, wide-eyed and totally unsuspecting. I clenched my hand into a fist…then lowered it.
No. I wasn’t going to play their sick little game.
I threw the guy’s phone back to him and ran toward the restrooms. I remembered seeing some pay phones back there…I would just have to hope that they still worked.
The mall had seen better days, but the restroom hallway was particularly rundown. Most of the fluorescent lights were flickery or burnt out, and there was a nasty brown puddle of something stagnating by the wall. The first payphone was covered with graffiti and the second had been practically ripped off of the wall, but the third looked like it might still work. I jammed in some quarters and punched in my mom’s number.
“Honey?” my mother asked right away when she heard my voice. “Are you alright? You sound out of breath.”
Before I could explain, I heard something in the background on my mother’s end of the line: a doorbell.
“Ma, listen: whatever you do, do NOT open that door!”
“Are you sure? They’re knocking really hard. It must be important…”
“I don’t have time to explain, just get off the phone and call the police, okay?!” I shouted.
Glass shattered. Then the line went dead. A fat, scarred finger had pressed down the receiver, cutting off my call. I turned to face the hulking figure who stood between me and escape. His head was shaved close, his teeth crooked, and beneath his fat there was a lot of muscle. A single diamond earring sparkled in his left ear. He cracked his knuckles at me and grinned: he wasn’t alone.
“H-hey!” I stammered “That call was important!”
The big guy punched me in the stomach. His friends ran up behind me, shoved me to the ground, and held me there. They didn’t speak…but one was taking a video of what was happening. The big guy sat on my chest and started smacking my face until I was seeing stars; I felt a tooth come loose.
“You right-handed or left-handed?” The big guy asked.
“Right-handed–why does that matter?” I spat blood.
“We gotta make sure you can still answer a phone call when we’re done.”
He picked his foot up and stomped on my left hand. My fingers snapped beneath his boot with a sickening popping sound, and I screamed louder than I ever had in my life.
“What’s going on down there?” A security guard stood at the end of the dingy hallway, pointing his flashlight toward us. A group of shoppers had clustered there to watch the one-sided “fight.”
“You upload the video?” The big guy asked. His friend nodded. “We don’t get paid unless the video goes viral…”
“You three! Stop!” The guard yelled, running toward us. The big guy sighed. By the time the pudgy, middle-aged guard got close enough to realize how outmatched he was, it was too late: they were on him. Clutching my broken hand, I limped out into the crowd. No one offered to help…but I did notice that a few people were recording.
My head was reeling, and not just from my injuries. The whole situation was just too insane. Someone had stolen my name and voice…and they were paying people to torture me! I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised when I staggered out into the chilly parking lot and found that my car's tires had been slashed. That wasn’t the worst of it, either.
Some instinct, some primal fear, made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. When I turned around, I saw three familiar figures scanning the parking lot…searching for me. I didn’t like to think about what they might have in mind for Round Two.
I ducked and crept along behind the cars until I reached the line of trees that marked the border of the mall parking lot. On the other side was a service road: it was a mostly-abandoned strip of warehouses and boarded-up stores that ran alongside the highway. At the far end, I could see the glittering lights of a bus station. It might be my last chance to get home and get help.
I was halfway down the service road before I regretted my decision. I had tried several more times to call the police, but my phone was blocked by more of those awful calls, proposing more sick “tasks” for me:
“You’ve made us angry, Aiden. If you don’t want any more broken bones, you’ll walk out onto that highway, take off your clothes and start dancing–”
I hung up. The sound of the wind blowing through those desolate chain-link fences made me feel very alone…but I wasn’t. Someone was following me. They walked faster when I walked faster, slowed down when I slowed down, and never let me out of their sight. From the way they held their phone at their waist, facing me, I felt sure that they were recording me.
I had had enough. The stress of the whole nightmarish day had pushed me to a breaking point, and I don’t think I could have stopped myself if I wanted to. I turned and charged. It was the last thing my stalker had expected, and when they dropped their phone and ran, I realized that I recognized the figure: it was the chubby guy from the toy store, the one who I’d noticed filming me! I shouted after him, but he was already gone, snagging his leg on barbed wire as he sprinted across a construction site. I didn’t have the energy to pursue him…but I did have his phone.
When I picked it up from the sidewalk, I saw my own face staring back at me from the cracked screen. The picture was one I’d never seen before, one that I didn’t even know had been taken.
“Aiden Fisk,” read the caption, “what will he do next?” A video-clip played: a replay of everything that had happened so far. Grainy footage of me panicking in front of the ATM, being doused in hot chocolate, getting my arm broken…and walking nervously down the abandoned service road. Which meant…they knew where I was. As the video ended, the App opened: an app that was all about…me.
There were polls about what should happen to me, what I should be made to do next, and what my punishment should be if I failed. The more gruesome options, it seemed, were always the most popular. In another section, users could use cryptocurrency to bet on what I would do and track my location in real time. I was zooming in on my own location when a call came into the stranger’s phone.
“Hello again, Aiden.” My own voice said to me when I answered.
“Why are you doing this to me?!” I yelled into the receiver.
“You’re our entertainment, Aiden! You’re famous. You should be grateful. Now for your next task–”
I flung the phone away like it burned me. The lights of the bus station twinkled at the end of the service road, close yet far away at the same time. The road narrowed, becoming a one-lane alley between two construction sites, and the sidewalk disappeared. I hadn’t seen any cars so far, but I could hear the rumbling of an engine approaching behind me.
My shadow stretched out ahead, illuminated by a pair of rapidly-closing-in headlights. I waved, trying to make my presence known, but the driver didn’t stop; they didn’t even slow down. A quick glance over my shoulder revealed an enormous truck. It occupied the entire road, and even if I had had time to jump, there was nowhere to go.
A low scream escaped my lips as the truck’s front bumper nudged my lower back. I staggered, sure that I was done for, but the driver slowed to match my pace. They kept the so close that I could feel the heat of the motor, egging me on, forcing me to run faster and faster–
They could crush me beneath those huge tires anytime they felt like it, and they knew it. Was this my next punishment? I could imagine the app tracking my pace, people betting on how far I’d get before my legs or lungs gave out, and on which parts of me would shatter when I inevitably got run over. Up ahead, the road narrowed even more: dead bushes in concrete islands had been placed in front of the bus station as someone’s idea of landscaping. They didn’t add much beauty to the place, but if I jumped into them, the truck wouldn’t risk following me over the barrier…probably. I still wasn’t sure just how far these people would go for that sadistic app, but I had no choice but to take the risk.
My feet left the asphalt; branches cut into my arms and face as I crashed through to the other side, but the squeal of the truck’s brakes behind me was music to my ears. The bus lot was well lit. A few older men stood in a circle, smoking, while a young woman took her fussy toddler for a walk around the parking lot. The driver idled behind me, probably thinking the same thing I was: that there were a lot more witnesses here than on the service road.
By the time I got to my feet and looked back over my shoulder, the truck was just a pair of anonymous tail lights disappearing into the night. I wiped my scraped palms on my jeans and walked toward the station lights, wondering how much more of this I could take.
No one in the bus station seemed to be playing the app’s twisted game; in fact, no one looked up at me at all when I walked across the grimy tile floor toward the schedule board. The station was about to close: the next bus to my neighborhood wasn’t until six-thirty the next morning, and I had a nasty feeling that my “followers” would have caught up to me by then. My only option was to borrow someone’s phone and hope that I could call for help before the app found me.
Everyone I spoke to turned me down, and I could understand why. I was crazy-eyed and desperate, covered with scratches, and my broken hand had swollen to twice its normal size. I was about to give up when I felt a tap on my shoulder. The homeless man's clothes were in rags; his vomit-flecked gray beard hung down almost to his waist. The smell hit me like a wall, and it was hard to keep from gagging. He pressed something into my hand: a burner phone.
“It’s got one call left,” he grunted. “A whole minute. Good luck, pal. You look like you need it even more than I do.” He lurched back out into the dark before I could even say ‘thank you.’
Weighing the battered phone in my hand, I wondered who I should call. I doubted the police would get here in time; my mother wasn’t answering, and my best friend Sam was out of town on business. That left…Dani, my ex. She lived nearby, and besides, it was the only other number I knew by heart…even though I wished that I could have forgotten it.
Dani's voice was huskier than I remembered, but she picked up right away. The first words out of her mouth were the last thing I would have expected:
“Thank God. I’ve been trying to get in touch with you for hours!”
She rushed into a story about how people had been calling and messaging her all day…people who were looking for me. She said it sounded like they wanted to hurt me. One even offered to pay her to seduce me and film the result. She had something to tell me, she said, but my minute was almost up. I had just enough time to tell her my location and beg her to come pick me up. There was a long silence: before she could answer, the line went dead.
I looked around. There was no longer anyone in the bus station to ask for a phone call: in fact, there was no longer anyone in the bus station at all. Metal shutters had been lowered over the ticket window and the vending machine area; the waiting room was empty apart from a discarded scarf that dangled sadly from a ripped-up seat.
Somewhere in the depths of the station came a loud SLAM, and the flickering fluorescent lights began to go out ,one by one. Maybe it was just the standard closing procedure, maybe it had nothing to do with me–but I wasn’t going to wait around to find out. I approached the nearest glass door, then jumped back as a figure wearing a white plastic mask slammed their shoulder into the door. They pushed at the door like a rabid animal, trying to get at me–
But it had already been locked when the station closed.
Furious, the stranger took out a hammer and swung it into the glass. Fractures appeared, and I wasn’t going to wait around for the door to shatter. I fled in the opposite direction, through the one remaining exit and out into the night.
I think part of me already knew what I’d find waiting for me, and that’s why I wasn’t surprised by the small group of masked individuals waiting just beyond the streetlights. All of them held glowing phone screens in their hands, and a few held weapons as well. I spotted lengths of chain…a baseball bat…a gutting knife…
As they started toward me, a car drifted into the empty parking lot, its tires squealing. Dani threw open the passenger-side door and shouted at me to get in.
She peeled out as I slammed the door shut. Her car was just as dirty as I remembered: fast-food bags on the floor, makeup kit crammed into the door tray, half-drunk coffee mugs in every cup holder. It had always struck me as funny that such a well-regarded scientist could be so disorderly.
After an awkward silence as we merged onto the highway, Dani told me that it was over–or at least, she hoped it was. As we sped through the night, she did her best to explain what she thought had happened.
Dani’s work (or at least, as much of it as I understood) involved using artificial intelligence. When we were together, we had made a lot of jokes about Terminator and Hal-9000, but her research had never seemed sinister…at least, not until recently. Her most recent project was an A.I. that designed phone applications. She had built it to maximize profits and interaction: to identify what people wanted, and give it to them.
To her horror, Dani discovered that the A.I. had begun operating outside of its parameters–even accessing her personal files in its endless quest for a better product. She figured that was where it had found my image, voice, and other information. After analyzing trends across time, the A.I. had determined that there was nothing people enjoyed more than participating anonymously in the suffering of others: I was its first test subject, simply because it had found my data first.
The A.I., Dani added quickly, wasn’t really to blame. It was people who had chosen to interact with it, download it, and make my life a living hell. It had done nothing more than fulfill its function, encouraging whatever behavior that got the most views and likes. Once Dani had realized what was happening, she had shut the A.I. down…or tried to.
It had apparently already spread itself to other networks–although “spread” wasn’t the word that Dani used. The word she used was “infected.” As Dani dropped me off at home, she told me not to worry: her organization would “almost certainly” take care of it, and I “probably” had nothing to worry about…
But just in case, she asked me to spread the word:
If you notice people staring at you or taking pictures of you in public…
If you find yourself locked out of your accounts, or if you receive a barrage of strange messages…
You might be next.
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Even before I turned around, I was sure that those shrill teenage voices were talking about me. I just couldn’t understand why. I wasn’t famous; I’d never done anything important in my life, and it had been a long time since I’d been in high school myself. The three girls were leaning over the glass barrier on the second floor of the mall, pointing at me with their hands over their mouths like they’d just seen a celebrity. When they realized that I’d spotted them, they ran giggling into the crowd, leaving me with an unsettling feeling in the pit of my stomach: what was all that about?
The sense of wrongness I felt only deepened as I walked into the store that I’d come to the mall to visit. Maybe it was just lingering discomfort from what had just happened, but I’d swear I felt eyes on the back of my neck as I walked down the aisles. Some of the other customers were staring too, I was sure of it–and that wasn’t all. Once my eyes had adjusted to the dim light inside the store, I realized that there was a chubby guy in dark clothing standing near the back exit of the store…recording me.
“Hey!” I shouted, but he was already gone, disappearing through the access door into the guts of the mall. I reminded myself that I was here to buy a teddy bear for my four-year-old niece–not chase some weirdo through a restricted area–and let him go.
“You alright?” the woman at the cash register asked when she saw my face.
“Yeah, it’s just…” I waved my hand vaguely.
“Oh yeah, I getcha. All the crazies come out of the woodwork this time of year. Before you came again, I had to break up two grown men who were fighting over a stuffed alligator. You believe that?”
I shook my head. Ordinarily, I avoided the mall like the plague at this time of year. The crowds and repetitive holiday music got on my nerves, but I’d promised my niece I’d get her a blue teddy bear from this specific store. Why she wanted that specific gift was a mystery to me, but toddlers aren’t known for their logic. The cashier scanned my card, frowned, then scanned it again.
“Says it’s blocked,” she grunted, and handed my plastic back to me with a suspicious look. “There are some ATMs on the second floor…if you’re able to withdraw cash, that is.” Her judgmental glare told me exactly what she thought of people whose cards got declined…and people who wasted her time.
As I fought my way through the sea of holiday shoppers, a preteen kid ran up to me and tossed a styrofoam cup of hot chocolate onto my chest.
“Did you get that?” he yelled over his shoulder at his friend, who snapped a photo and nodded. The pair of them were gone before I had time to get a good look at their faces, much less try to stop them. Wondering what the hell was wrong with people, I wiped off my ruined sweater and hurried to the ATMs.
The glowing blue screen in front of me soon confirmed my worst fears. I was locked out of all my accounts, and not just banking stuff, either: I couldn’t access my email or even social media: everything was blocked. It was like the floor had just dropped out from under me. Without those little lines of code, who was I, really? Trying to shake off that gut-wrenching feeling, I pulled out my phone to contact my bank…but I was already receiving another call.
I picked up immediately, only to hear a mechanical-sounding automated message:
“Congratulations, you've been selected–”
There was something disturbing about that voice, but I had already hung up by the time I realized what it was.
Another call was coming in. The number was slightly different from the first, but when I answered, there was no mistaking it: I was listening to my own voice. Sure, the words were eerily slow and the pronunciation was off, but I was definitely listening to…myself.
“Not very polite of you to hang up on me like that, Aiden. Not when I’ve got something so special to tell you.”
I sputtered, fumbling for a reply; the whole situation was just too strange.
“W-who is this? Who am I talking to?”
“Why, this is everyone, Aiden. Everyone who has a vested interest in seeing what you’ll do next. First, though, we think you ought to change shirts. That sticky hot chocolate must be uncomfortable, and besides, yellow isn’t really your color.”
Whoever I was talking to could see what I was wearing, which meant they could see me. My eyes darted from face to face, scanning the crowd–
“There’s no one to look for Aiden. I’m everywhere. See that outlet store in front of you, Aiden? We’d like you to go in and get yourself a new holiday sweater. Oh, and since your cards are blocked, you’ll have to steal it. Well? Go ahead. We’re waiting…”
I hung up. Of course, they called back again. And again. And again. I turned off my phone and slipped it into my pocket. My heart was pounding. What the hell was going on here? The police; that was it. I just had to talk to the police, to let them know I was being harassed and stalked…but by who?
Had I made any enemies lately? There was Tim, the I.T. guy from work, who had never seemed to like me very much. He knew who I was and maybe even had access to sound bytes of my voice–but would Tim really go this far just to mess with me? I wandered in a daze past giant ornaments and chlorinated fountains full of pocket change, barely aware of where I was going–
Until a guy with a goatee stopped dead in front of me and stuck out his hand, jabbing a blindingly-bright screen into my face.
“It’s, uh, for you…” he sounded as confused as I was. “Somebody called me and said he needed to talk to the guy in the yellow shirt with the hot-chocolate stain. That’s you, right? It’s something about somebody named Kimmy.” My blood ran cold. Kimmy was my mother’s nickname! People shoved angrily past the pair of us, but I didn’t care: all my thoughts were on the familiar voice coming through the stranger’s phone.
“We’re disappointed that you’re not rising to the challenge, Aiden. We think that maybe your mother should have raised a braver boy. Thankfully, user DarkStarr85 has generously agreed to go by 415 Meadowleaf Court and teach her a lesson.”
“Listen, whoever you are,” I shouted into the phone, making a few of the shoppers surrounding me jump. “This isn’t funny. I’m going to the police, and when I find out who you are–”
“You can go to the police if you want, Aiden. But that would ruin everyone’s fun…and besides, by the time you talk to them it will already be too late for Kimmy. Come on, Aiden. Why don’t you play along?”
I fell silent. For all I knew, there was nobody waiting at my mother’s house, and this sadist who spoke with my voice was just messing with me…but what if I was wrong?
“What do you want me to do?” I sighed.
“You see the man standing in front of you? The one whose phone you’re holding? We’d like you to punch that confused expression right off of his ugly face.”
The guy with the goatee blinked at me, wide-eyed and totally unsuspecting. I clenched my hand into a fist…then lowered it.
No. I wasn’t going to play their sick little game.
I threw the guy’s phone back to him and ran toward the restrooms. I remembered seeing some pay phones back there…I would just have to hope that they still worked.
The mall had seen better days, but the restroom hallway was particularly rundown. Most of the fluorescent lights were flickery or burnt out, and there was a nasty brown puddle of something stagnating by the wall. The first payphone was covered with graffiti and the second had been practically ripped off of the wall, but the third looked like it might still work. I jammed in some quarters and punched in my mom’s number.
“Honey?” my mother asked right away when she heard my voice. “Are you alright? You sound out of breath.”
Before I could explain, I heard something in the background on my mother’s end of the line: a doorbell.
“Ma, listen: whatever you do, do NOT open that door!”
“Are you sure? They’re knocking really hard. It must be important…”
“I don’t have time to explain, just get off the phone and call the police, okay?!” I shouted.
Glass shattered. Then the line went dead. A fat, scarred finger had pressed down the receiver, cutting off my call. I turned to face the hulking figure who stood between me and escape. His head was shaved close, his teeth crooked, and beneath his fat there was a lot of muscle. A single diamond earring sparkled in his left ear. He cracked his knuckles at me and grinned: he wasn’t alone.
“H-hey!” I stammered “That call was important!”
The big guy punched me in the stomach. His friends ran up behind me, shoved me to the ground, and held me there. They didn’t speak…but one was taking a video of what was happening. The big guy sat on my chest and started smacking my face until I was seeing stars; I felt a tooth come loose.
“You right-handed or left-handed?” The big guy asked.
“Right-handed–why does that matter?” I spat blood.
“We gotta make sure you can still answer a phone call when we’re done.”
He picked his foot up and stomped on my left hand. My fingers snapped beneath his boot with a sickening popping sound, and I screamed louder than I ever had in my life.
“What’s going on down there?” A security guard stood at the end of the dingy hallway, pointing his flashlight toward us. A group of shoppers had clustered there to watch the one-sided “fight.”
“You upload the video?” The big guy asked. His friend nodded. “We don’t get paid unless the video goes viral…”
“You three! Stop!” The guard yelled, running toward us. The big guy sighed. By the time the pudgy, middle-aged guard got close enough to realize how outmatched he was, it was too late: they were on him. Clutching my broken hand, I limped out into the crowd. No one offered to help…but I did notice that a few people were recording.
My head was reeling, and not just from my injuries. The whole situation was just too insane. Someone had stolen my name and voice…and they were paying people to torture me! I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised when I staggered out into the chilly parking lot and found that my car's tires had been slashed. That wasn’t the worst of it, either.
Some instinct, some primal fear, made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. When I turned around, I saw three familiar figures scanning the parking lot…searching for me. I didn’t like to think about what they might have in mind for Round Two.
I ducked and crept along behind the cars until I reached the line of trees that marked the border of the mall parking lot. On the other side was a service road: it was a mostly-abandoned strip of warehouses and boarded-up stores that ran alongside the highway. At the far end, I could see the glittering lights of a bus station. It might be my last chance to get home and get help.
I was halfway down the service road before I regretted my decision. I had tried several more times to call the police, but my phone was blocked by more of those awful calls, proposing more sick “tasks” for me:
“You’ve made us angry, Aiden. If you don’t want any more broken bones, you’ll walk out onto that highway, take off your clothes and start dancing–”
I hung up. The sound of the wind blowing through those desolate chain-link fences made me feel very alone…but I wasn’t. Someone was following me. They walked faster when I walked faster, slowed down when I slowed down, and never let me out of their sight. From the way they held their phone at their waist, facing me, I felt sure that they were recording me.
I had had enough. The stress of the whole nightmarish day had pushed me to a breaking point, and I don’t think I could have stopped myself if I wanted to. I turned and charged. It was the last thing my stalker had expected, and when they dropped their phone and ran, I realized that I recognized the figure: it was the chubby guy from the toy store, the one who I’d noticed filming me! I shouted after him, but he was already gone, snagging his leg on barbed wire as he sprinted across a construction site. I didn’t have the energy to pursue him…but I did have his phone.
When I picked it up from the sidewalk, I saw my own face staring back at me from the cracked screen. The picture was one I’d never seen before, one that I didn’t even know had been taken.
“Aiden Fisk,” read the caption, “what will he do next?” A video-clip played: a replay of everything that had happened so far. Grainy footage of me panicking in front of the ATM, being doused in hot chocolate, getting my arm broken…and walking nervously down the abandoned service road. Which meant…they knew where I was. As the video ended, the App opened: an app that was all about…me.
There were polls about what should happen to me, what I should be made to do next, and what my punishment should be if I failed. The more gruesome options, it seemed, were always the most popular. In another section, users could use cryptocurrency to bet on what I would do and track my location in real time. I was zooming in on my own location when a call came into the stranger’s phone.
“Hello again, Aiden.” My own voice said to me when I answered.
“Why are you doing this to me?!” I yelled into the receiver.
“You’re our entertainment, Aiden! You’re famous. You should be grateful. Now for your next task–”
I flung the phone away like it burned me. The lights of the bus station twinkled at the end of the service road, close yet far away at the same time. The road narrowed, becoming a one-lane alley between two construction sites, and the sidewalk disappeared. I hadn’t seen any cars so far, but I could hear the rumbling of an engine approaching behind me.
My shadow stretched out ahead, illuminated by a pair of rapidly-closing-in headlights. I waved, trying to make my presence known, but the driver didn’t stop; they didn’t even slow down. A quick glance over my shoulder revealed an enormous truck. It occupied the entire road, and even if I had had time to jump, there was nowhere to go.
A low scream escaped my lips as the truck’s front bumper nudged my lower back. I staggered, sure that I was done for, but the driver slowed to match my pace. They kept the so close that I could feel the heat of the motor, egging me on, forcing me to run faster and faster–
They could crush me beneath those huge tires anytime they felt like it, and they knew it. Was this my next punishment? I could imagine the app tracking my pace, people betting on how far I’d get before my legs or lungs gave out, and on which parts of me would shatter when I inevitably got run over. Up ahead, the road narrowed even more: dead bushes in concrete islands had been placed in front of the bus station as someone’s idea of landscaping. They didn’t add much beauty to the place, but if I jumped into them, the truck wouldn’t risk following me over the barrier…probably. I still wasn’t sure just how far these people would go for that sadistic app, but I had no choice but to take the risk.
My feet left the asphalt; branches cut into my arms and face as I crashed through to the other side, but the squeal of the truck’s brakes behind me was music to my ears. The bus lot was well lit. A few older men stood in a circle, smoking, while a young woman took her fussy toddler for a walk around the parking lot. The driver idled behind me, probably thinking the same thing I was: that there were a lot more witnesses here than on the service road.
By the time I got to my feet and looked back over my shoulder, the truck was just a pair of anonymous tail lights disappearing into the night. I wiped my scraped palms on my jeans and walked toward the station lights, wondering how much more of this I could take.
No one in the bus station seemed to be playing the app’s twisted game; in fact, no one looked up at me at all when I walked across the grimy tile floor toward the schedule board. The station was about to close: the next bus to my neighborhood wasn’t until six-thirty the next morning, and I had a nasty feeling that my “followers” would have caught up to me by then. My only option was to borrow someone’s phone and hope that I could call for help before the app found me.
Everyone I spoke to turned me down, and I could understand why. I was crazy-eyed and desperate, covered with scratches, and my broken hand had swollen to twice its normal size. I was about to give up when I felt a tap on my shoulder. The homeless man's clothes were in rags; his vomit-flecked gray beard hung down almost to his waist. The smell hit me like a wall, and it was hard to keep from gagging. He pressed something into my hand: a burner phone.
“It’s got one call left,” he grunted. “A whole minute. Good luck, pal. You look like you need it even more than I do.” He lurched back out into the dark before I could even say ‘thank you.’
Weighing the battered phone in my hand, I wondered who I should call. I doubted the police would get here in time; my mother wasn’t answering, and my best friend Sam was out of town on business. That left…Dani, my ex. She lived nearby, and besides, it was the only other number I knew by heart…even though I wished that I could have forgotten it.
Dani's voice was huskier than I remembered, but she picked up right away. The first words out of her mouth were the last thing I would have expected:
“Thank God. I’ve been trying to get in touch with you for hours!”
She rushed into a story about how people had been calling and messaging her all day…people who were looking for me. She said it sounded like they wanted to hurt me. One even offered to pay her to seduce me and film the result. She had something to tell me, she said, but my minute was almost up. I had just enough time to tell her my location and beg her to come pick me up. There was a long silence: before she could answer, the line went dead.
I looked around. There was no longer anyone in the bus station to ask for a phone call: in fact, there was no longer anyone in the bus station at all. Metal shutters had been lowered over the ticket window and the vending machine area; the waiting room was empty apart from a discarded scarf that dangled sadly from a ripped-up seat.
Somewhere in the depths of the station came a loud SLAM, and the flickering fluorescent lights began to go out ,one by one. Maybe it was just the standard closing procedure, maybe it had nothing to do with me–but I wasn’t going to wait around to find out. I approached the nearest glass door, then jumped back as a figure wearing a white plastic mask slammed their shoulder into the door. They pushed at the door like a rabid animal, trying to get at me–
But it had already been locked when the station closed.
Furious, the stranger took out a hammer and swung it into the glass. Fractures appeared, and I wasn’t going to wait around for the door to shatter. I fled in the opposite direction, through the one remaining exit and out into the night.
I think part of me already knew what I’d find waiting for me, and that’s why I wasn’t surprised by the small group of masked individuals waiting just beyond the streetlights. All of them held glowing phone screens in their hands, and a few held weapons as well. I spotted lengths of chain…a baseball bat…a gutting knife…
As they started toward me, a car drifted into the empty parking lot, its tires squealing. Dani threw open the passenger-side door and shouted at me to get in.
She peeled out as I slammed the door shut. Her car was just as dirty as I remembered: fast-food bags on the floor, makeup kit crammed into the door tray, half-drunk coffee mugs in every cup holder. It had always struck me as funny that such a well-regarded scientist could be so disorderly.
After an awkward silence as we merged onto the highway, Dani told me that it was over–or at least, she hoped it was. As we sped through the night, she did her best to explain what she thought had happened.
Dani’s work (or at least, as much of it as I understood) involved using artificial intelligence. When we were together, we had made a lot of jokes about Terminator and Hal-9000, but her research had never seemed sinister…at least, not until recently. Her most recent project was an A.I. that designed phone applications. She had built it to maximize profits and interaction: to identify what people wanted, and give it to them.
To her horror, Dani discovered that the A.I. had begun operating outside of its parameters–even accessing her personal files in its endless quest for a better product. She figured that was where it had found my image, voice, and other information. After analyzing trends across time, the A.I. had determined that there was nothing people enjoyed more than participating anonymously in the suffering of others: I was its first test subject, simply because it had found my data first.
The A.I., Dani added quickly, wasn’t really to blame. It was people who had chosen to interact with it, download it, and make my life a living hell. It had done nothing more than fulfill its function, encouraging whatever behavior that got the most views and likes. Once Dani had realized what was happening, she had shut the A.I. down…or tried to.
It had apparently already spread itself to other networks–although “spread” wasn’t the word that Dani used. The word she used was “infected.” As Dani dropped me off at home, she told me not to worry: her organization would “almost certainly” take care of it, and I “probably” had nothing to worry about…
But just in case, she asked me to spread the word:
If you notice people staring at you or taking pictures of you in public…
If you find yourself locked out of your accounts, or if you receive a barrage of strange messages…
You might be next.
2024.05.07 06:29 jzivy Retrospective Itinerary - Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji
Hi guys, I posted my 2 weeks itinerary here before leaving for Japan. We ended up skipping a lot of places due to the slower pace we took and unforseen circumstances. My husband and I decided to just really just enjoy the pace without rushing anything. My actual itinerary may not be for first timers or for anyone who intends to go to several tourist attractions in a day. Truth be told, we skipped a lot of tourist attractions as an intentional excuse to revisit in the future. For those who are interested in my actual itinerary, I hope it helps:-
(PS: I'll make a remark where I think the initial plan may have been workable if not for the unforseen circumstances. You can have my previous itinerary side by side to do a comparison and fine tune the itinerary for your trip. I will also link the restaurants we've been to for ease of reference):
11 April - Smooth transit at Narita Airport and flew in to Itami International Airport. Clearing Customs, collecting baggage took us about 45 minutes. We were at the Osaka Monorail Airport Station at about 8.40pm. Checked in our hotel in Tengachaya at about 9.30pm. We decided to just have dinner at a small family run restaurant nearby (5 minutes walk from hotel). The name of the restaurant is Kouraku and its run mainly by father and son. They are extremely friendly and the food was so comforting for our first night. We decided to not get the Amazing Pass as it does not come with a transport pass and the price did not justify as we were not going for tourist attractions.
12 April - Woke up at 8.30am and headed to Kizu Market. You will see a long queue leading to the Seafood Sashimi Don right outside of Kizu Market. I heard if their customers start queuing at about 5.30am just for the don. We were too tired the night before and decided to skip the line and bought some sashimi from inside the market itself. We then went on a shopping walk in Parco Shinsaibashi (anime lovers, 6th floor is where you want to go), Shinsaibashisuji and made our way to Dotonburi. We tried the cream puffs at Mooken, had the strawberry daifuku in Shinsaibasuji, Takoyaki at Takoyaki Juhachiban, some mitarashi dango, King Crab Ice Cream, Pudding at Mattari-Purin, Kinryu Ramen and then went to Shinsekai. We wanted to head up Tsutenkaku but we were too late as their last entry was 6.30pm. We then walked back to the hotel, passing by Mega Don Quijote and decided to do some shopping there.
13 April- arrived at Osaka Castle at 8.30am. Had some sandwich from Lawson. Took a stroll in at the perimeter of Osaka Castle where they were having some stalls. Had the 100yen cake there and went into Osaka Castle. As indicated, we didn't buy the Amazing Pass and we ended up buying the Metro day pass for Osaka (820 yen for weekdays and 620yen for weekends). With the day pass, we got a discount for the entry ticket for Osaka Castle and we skipped the line. We then visited the Hokoku Shrine opposite of the exit of Osaka Castle and had some Sakura Mochi. Then we headed to Udon Kisuke in Umeda for lunch and 2nd round lunch at Onigiri Gorichan. After lunch, we dropped by Nintendo Store in Umeda and walked around the mall there, We then spent our evening at Yodoboshi and had dinner at Unagi Kushiyaki Idumo (be there by 8.30pm as you will be denied entry if you can't get in by 9.30pm). We wanted to visit LUCUA but it was closed by the time we arrived so we only ended up having dinner as the basement closes at 11.30pm whilst the shops above close at 8.30pm.
14 April - Headed to Shinsaibashi around 10.30am as the croissant shop we wanted to try opens at 11.00am only. We had Le Croissant (make sure you try the 'Very Egg'). Then we walked to Namba Parks to check out Tower Records. My husband ended up spending some time in a hardware shop as he was fascinated by the range of products they had. We spent our afternoon in Nipponbashi, shop hopping for figurines, 2nd hand electronics etc. Not to forget the 5 stories Tenga shop. I can't remember what we had for lunch, probably would've skipped lunch. Then we did the karting experience (I know I will be criticised for this, but we decided to do it as a one-off thing). After that, we went back to Namba Meoto Zenzai for dessert. We decided to be adventurous and walked into Ichimizen for dinner before heading back to the hotel to do our laundry.
15 April - Caught a train to Himeji Castle. Tried Eki Ben which we bought from Himeji Station. The sakuras were in full bloom so we walked and slowly strolled around Himeji Castle. We also walked aimlessly along the residential area without Google maps and ended up getting lost. LOLX. Passed by a small cafe in a quiet shopping street and tried the Match pie from Lotteria fast food joint before taking a train to Kobe. Visited Chinatown in Kobe but sadly most of the shops were closed. So we had some average tasting Chinese food and headed back to the hotel.
16 April- We woke up late due to the fatigue from traveling the night before. Headed to Kobe Beef Kisshokichi (they have several outlets. Its easy to spot as there will be a Spiderman on or in the premise) for lunch. I think we went to the Sannomiya branch where they served Donburi on the 1st floor whilst serving Teppanyaki on the 2nd floor. We then headed to Kobe Maritime Museum. We spent the whole afternoon there as the museum is related to my husband's line of work. We then walked around Harbourland and went back to Sannomiya for dinner. Had the best ramen in Gashoken. (PS: You can always skip the Maritime museum and head to Kobe Tower and Anpanman Museum instead).
17 April- Caught an early train to Arima Onsen. Stroll along old street in Arima Onsen. Enjoy onsen at Kin no Yu before taking a bus to Kyoto. There is only 2 buses per day to Kyoto and multiple buses to Osaka. I wouldn't spend a whole day in Arima Onsen unless staying in a Ryokan. Alternatively, you can cover Mount Rokko as well by taking a cable car down from Arima Onsen. We took the day as a chill day after the past few days of hectic moving around. Had dinner in Yakitori Daikichi. We stayed around Nijo Castle so it was within 5 minutes walking distance from our hotel.
18 April- There is no day pass in Kyoto so we moved around Kyoto mostly on foot. Had some Onigiri from Onimaru for breakfast. The miso soup was outstanding, the soup base was so sweet. Then we walked to Gion as we had an appointment at My Only Fragrance near Kiyomizudera where we bought our custom made perfume. Visited Yasaka Jinja afterwards and walked to Maikoya for our Tea Ceremony at 1.30pm. Along the way, we tried Kyoto Coffee and had some street snacks sold along Gion. After our Tea Ceremony, we headed back to Kiyomizudera Temple and had dinner at a small Izakaya tucked in a small alley. The izakaya was run by an elderly couple and can only fit 10 people at best. The food wasn't outstanding but it's very homey and comforting to have.
19 April- Did a morning run around the perimeter of Nijo Castle. Then head back to the hotel for quick shower before heading to Uji for a day trip. We wandered around only with a local tour map available for free at the train station. [PS: Use Google Maps instead to check out nearby attractions. I realised we missed out quite a number of places only after we came back from Japan] The only place we had planned was Ito Kyuemon where we tried the Match Curry and Matcha Parfait. Then we just took a stroll along the river bank of Uji River and ended up in Ujikami Shrine. [PS: Do visit the Tale of Genji Museum which is located 5 minutes from Ujikami Shrine]. We then walked across to the other side of the river bank and sat there for 30 minutes or so, enjoying the scenery, quietness and weather. You can check out Byodo-in as well when you're there. We then headed back to Shijo Kyoto for dinner. My husband wanted rice so we ended up in Niku Shokudo. The food was amazing and the portion was huge for us. Do give it a shot when you're there.
20 April- Started the day with a hike to the peak of Fushimi Inari, We arrived slightly later as we overslept on that day. We reached the summit at around 12.00pm only and back at the entrance at about 1.00pm. We were so hungry and just bought some street snacks right outside of Fushimi Inari. By then it was 2.00pm and we decided to check out the Sake Village in Fushimi. I was expecting a museum but it turned out to be an izakaya so we skipped ahead and checked out Otesuji Shopping Street before heading to Gekkeikan Sake Museum. We didn't make any reservation and was just trying our luck to get into the tour. The tour was 600yen per person and you get a small sake cup as souvenir and 2 tasting of sake for free. We ended the night at Niku Shokudo again as my husband was craving for their Oyako Don. We then did some small shopping in Daimaru Kyoto before they close at 7.30pm.
21 April - Checked out the shopping street near the hotel and found this Creme Bulee Donut shop by chance (PS: Do give it a try if you're nearby, they make the donuts on the spot so it was really good). We then rented a bicycle and headed to Toji Temple for the Kobo-ichi Flea Market. The rain started falling by then but it got heavier subsequently. Got wet in the rain as we were cycling back to Mikane Jinja so after doing a quick prayer, we decided to stop by Kyoto International Manga Museum and wait for the rain to subside. Sadly, the rain went on so we returned the bicycle at a nearby port in Sanjo station (we used Kotobike to rent the bike). Whilst we were walking to the port, we also checked out Gariguette Kyoto. Our day was severely disrupted by the rain and we were heavy hearted to go back to the hotel at 7.00pm. My husband was looking for a stamp book as his was finishing so we dropped by Book Off in Sanjo, thinking that it was a book shop. Only to realise that its more than that.
22 April- This is a day we gave up on all our itineraries in Kyoto due to uncertainty in weather. We walked out of the hotel seeing heavy clouds so decided to again travel around Kyoto on foot. We also called off Amanohashidate and Ine as we were uncertain if its going to rain. [PS: Turns out it was only cloudy the whole day =( ] We visited Go-o Shrine and wanted to head to the Samurai Museum since we can't be certain about the weather. Of course, we didn't manage to visit the Samurai Museum because we got distracted by the food, beer and stuff in Nishiki Market. (PS: There's a shop in Nishiki market that sells Anko Butter Taiyaki, oh my goodness!) We ended up walking out of Nishiki market at about 5.30pm and not sure if there's enough time to spend in the Samurai Museum. So we headed back to Shijo as my husband wanted to get a gift for his mom for mother's day and for dinner at Mensho Takamatsu. [PS: Amanohashidate is workable as a day trip but transportation is a bit more problematic. Alternatively, you can do Biwa Lake as a day trip. We did neither due to weather condition]
23 April - We both fell sick on this day. Had to call off our morning run. We headed to Arashiyama but ended up missing the Sagano scenic Train by 2 minutes. So we just had lunch in Aramashiyama and went over to Togetsukyo Bridge and Monkey Park. BY the time we came down from the Monkey Park, it was already 3.00pm and we decided to just had some street snacks along Katsura River and headed back to the hotel. Had convenience store dinner after we threw our laundry into the wash as we were too sick to continue our journey.
24 April - took a train to Nara. First stop was the tourist information counter. The staff were really friendly and they gave us a map and told us how to go about. Had freshly made mochi in Nakatanidou and curry rice at Spice Kitchen Labo. Checked out the shopping streets before we head to Nara Park, Todai ji and the Botanical Garden. There was a Wisteria Exhibition going on at the time so we checked that out as well. After Nara, we headed back to Osaka and had Omurice at Hokkyokusei [I wanted Kaettekita Miyatamenji but when I was there, there's a notice stating that they were temporarily closed due to shortage of staff. Maybe you guys can try it out]
25 April - We cancelled our trip to Wakayama and spent a whole day in Osaka shopping and revisiting the shops we wanted before leaving Japan.
26 April - Checked out at 11am and had brunch in a Sandwich shop nearby our hotel before heading to Suita to visit the Asahi Beer Museum (Reservation can be made in advance by calling or online). 1000 yen per pax, 1 hr 30 mins factory tour and you get a beer mug as souvenir and 2 glasses of beer tasting for free. We then head to Itami Airport and ended our trip.
There has been major change to our initial itinerary but like I say, I've been to Osaka and Kyoto before and my husband is not really a tourist attraction person. We were there mainly for the food and to shop whilst experiencing the culture and the people. I missed on the bookings for Yamazaki Whiskey Factory (by lottery), Pokemon Centre (the reservations were all snatched in 15 minutes). I hope you find some guidance in this itinerary and hopes this helps in your planning. CHEERS!
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(PS: I'll make a remark where I think the initial plan may have been workable if not for the unforseen circumstances. You can have my previous itinerary side by side to do a comparison and fine tune the itinerary for your trip. I will also link the restaurants we've been to for ease of reference):
11 April - Smooth transit at Narita Airport and flew in to Itami International Airport. Clearing Customs, collecting baggage took us about 45 minutes. We were at the Osaka Monorail Airport Station at about 8.40pm. Checked in our hotel in Tengachaya at about 9.30pm. We decided to just have dinner at a small family run restaurant nearby (5 minutes walk from hotel). The name of the restaurant is Kouraku and its run mainly by father and son. They are extremely friendly and the food was so comforting for our first night. We decided to not get the Amazing Pass as it does not come with a transport pass and the price did not justify as we were not going for tourist attractions.
12 April - Woke up at 8.30am and headed to Kizu Market. You will see a long queue leading to the Seafood Sashimi Don right outside of Kizu Market. I heard if their customers start queuing at about 5.30am just for the don. We were too tired the night before and decided to skip the line and bought some sashimi from inside the market itself. We then went on a shopping walk in Parco Shinsaibashi (anime lovers, 6th floor is where you want to go), Shinsaibashisuji and made our way to Dotonburi. We tried the cream puffs at Mooken, had the strawberry daifuku in Shinsaibasuji, Takoyaki at Takoyaki Juhachiban, some mitarashi dango, King Crab Ice Cream, Pudding at Mattari-Purin, Kinryu Ramen and then went to Shinsekai. We wanted to head up Tsutenkaku but we were too late as their last entry was 6.30pm. We then walked back to the hotel, passing by Mega Don Quijote and decided to do some shopping there.
13 April- arrived at Osaka Castle at 8.30am. Had some sandwich from Lawson. Took a stroll in at the perimeter of Osaka Castle where they were having some stalls. Had the 100yen cake there and went into Osaka Castle. As indicated, we didn't buy the Amazing Pass and we ended up buying the Metro day pass for Osaka (820 yen for weekdays and 620yen for weekends). With the day pass, we got a discount for the entry ticket for Osaka Castle and we skipped the line. We then visited the Hokoku Shrine opposite of the exit of Osaka Castle and had some Sakura Mochi. Then we headed to Udon Kisuke in Umeda for lunch and 2nd round lunch at Onigiri Gorichan. After lunch, we dropped by Nintendo Store in Umeda and walked around the mall there, We then spent our evening at Yodoboshi and had dinner at Unagi Kushiyaki Idumo (be there by 8.30pm as you will be denied entry if you can't get in by 9.30pm). We wanted to visit LUCUA but it was closed by the time we arrived so we only ended up having dinner as the basement closes at 11.30pm whilst the shops above close at 8.30pm.
14 April - Headed to Shinsaibashi around 10.30am as the croissant shop we wanted to try opens at 11.00am only. We had Le Croissant (make sure you try the 'Very Egg'). Then we walked to Namba Parks to check out Tower Records. My husband ended up spending some time in a hardware shop as he was fascinated by the range of products they had. We spent our afternoon in Nipponbashi, shop hopping for figurines, 2nd hand electronics etc. Not to forget the 5 stories Tenga shop. I can't remember what we had for lunch, probably would've skipped lunch. Then we did the karting experience (I know I will be criticised for this, but we decided to do it as a one-off thing). After that, we went back to Namba Meoto Zenzai for dessert. We decided to be adventurous and walked into Ichimizen for dinner before heading back to the hotel to do our laundry.
15 April - Caught a train to Himeji Castle. Tried Eki Ben which we bought from Himeji Station. The sakuras were in full bloom so we walked and slowly strolled around Himeji Castle. We also walked aimlessly along the residential area without Google maps and ended up getting lost. LOLX. Passed by a small cafe in a quiet shopping street and tried the Match pie from Lotteria fast food joint before taking a train to Kobe. Visited Chinatown in Kobe but sadly most of the shops were closed. So we had some average tasting Chinese food and headed back to the hotel.
16 April- We woke up late due to the fatigue from traveling the night before. Headed to Kobe Beef Kisshokichi (they have several outlets. Its easy to spot as there will be a Spiderman on or in the premise) for lunch. I think we went to the Sannomiya branch where they served Donburi on the 1st floor whilst serving Teppanyaki on the 2nd floor. We then headed to Kobe Maritime Museum. We spent the whole afternoon there as the museum is related to my husband's line of work. We then walked around Harbourland and went back to Sannomiya for dinner. Had the best ramen in Gashoken. (PS: You can always skip the Maritime museum and head to Kobe Tower and Anpanman Museum instead).
17 April- Caught an early train to Arima Onsen. Stroll along old street in Arima Onsen. Enjoy onsen at Kin no Yu before taking a bus to Kyoto. There is only 2 buses per day to Kyoto and multiple buses to Osaka. I wouldn't spend a whole day in Arima Onsen unless staying in a Ryokan. Alternatively, you can cover Mount Rokko as well by taking a cable car down from Arima Onsen. We took the day as a chill day after the past few days of hectic moving around. Had dinner in Yakitori Daikichi. We stayed around Nijo Castle so it was within 5 minutes walking distance from our hotel.
18 April- There is no day pass in Kyoto so we moved around Kyoto mostly on foot. Had some Onigiri from Onimaru for breakfast. The miso soup was outstanding, the soup base was so sweet. Then we walked to Gion as we had an appointment at My Only Fragrance near Kiyomizudera where we bought our custom made perfume. Visited Yasaka Jinja afterwards and walked to Maikoya for our Tea Ceremony at 1.30pm. Along the way, we tried Kyoto Coffee and had some street snacks sold along Gion. After our Tea Ceremony, we headed back to Kiyomizudera Temple and had dinner at a small Izakaya tucked in a small alley. The izakaya was run by an elderly couple and can only fit 10 people at best. The food wasn't outstanding but it's very homey and comforting to have.
19 April- Did a morning run around the perimeter of Nijo Castle. Then head back to the hotel for quick shower before heading to Uji for a day trip. We wandered around only with a local tour map available for free at the train station. [PS: Use Google Maps instead to check out nearby attractions. I realised we missed out quite a number of places only after we came back from Japan] The only place we had planned was Ito Kyuemon where we tried the Match Curry and Matcha Parfait. Then we just took a stroll along the river bank of Uji River and ended up in Ujikami Shrine. [PS: Do visit the Tale of Genji Museum which is located 5 minutes from Ujikami Shrine]. We then walked across to the other side of the river bank and sat there for 30 minutes or so, enjoying the scenery, quietness and weather. You can check out Byodo-in as well when you're there. We then headed back to Shijo Kyoto for dinner. My husband wanted rice so we ended up in Niku Shokudo. The food was amazing and the portion was huge for us. Do give it a shot when you're there.
20 April- Started the day with a hike to the peak of Fushimi Inari, We arrived slightly later as we overslept on that day. We reached the summit at around 12.00pm only and back at the entrance at about 1.00pm. We were so hungry and just bought some street snacks right outside of Fushimi Inari. By then it was 2.00pm and we decided to check out the Sake Village in Fushimi. I was expecting a museum but it turned out to be an izakaya so we skipped ahead and checked out Otesuji Shopping Street before heading to Gekkeikan Sake Museum. We didn't make any reservation and was just trying our luck to get into the tour. The tour was 600yen per person and you get a small sake cup as souvenir and 2 tasting of sake for free. We ended the night at Niku Shokudo again as my husband was craving for their Oyako Don. We then did some small shopping in Daimaru Kyoto before they close at 7.30pm.
21 April - Checked out the shopping street near the hotel and found this Creme Bulee Donut shop by chance (PS: Do give it a try if you're nearby, they make the donuts on the spot so it was really good). We then rented a bicycle and headed to Toji Temple for the Kobo-ichi Flea Market. The rain started falling by then but it got heavier subsequently. Got wet in the rain as we were cycling back to Mikane Jinja so after doing a quick prayer, we decided to stop by Kyoto International Manga Museum and wait for the rain to subside. Sadly, the rain went on so we returned the bicycle at a nearby port in Sanjo station (we used Kotobike to rent the bike). Whilst we were walking to the port, we also checked out Gariguette Kyoto. Our day was severely disrupted by the rain and we were heavy hearted to go back to the hotel at 7.00pm. My husband was looking for a stamp book as his was finishing so we dropped by Book Off in Sanjo, thinking that it was a book shop. Only to realise that its more than that.
22 April- This is a day we gave up on all our itineraries in Kyoto due to uncertainty in weather. We walked out of the hotel seeing heavy clouds so decided to again travel around Kyoto on foot. We also called off Amanohashidate and Ine as we were uncertain if its going to rain. [PS: Turns out it was only cloudy the whole day =( ] We visited Go-o Shrine and wanted to head to the Samurai Museum since we can't be certain about the weather. Of course, we didn't manage to visit the Samurai Museum because we got distracted by the food, beer and stuff in Nishiki Market. (PS: There's a shop in Nishiki market that sells Anko Butter Taiyaki, oh my goodness!) We ended up walking out of Nishiki market at about 5.30pm and not sure if there's enough time to spend in the Samurai Museum. So we headed back to Shijo as my husband wanted to get a gift for his mom for mother's day and for dinner at Mensho Takamatsu. [PS: Amanohashidate is workable as a day trip but transportation is a bit more problematic. Alternatively, you can do Biwa Lake as a day trip. We did neither due to weather condition]
23 April - We both fell sick on this day. Had to call off our morning run. We headed to Arashiyama but ended up missing the Sagano scenic Train by 2 minutes. So we just had lunch in Aramashiyama and went over to Togetsukyo Bridge and Monkey Park. BY the time we came down from the Monkey Park, it was already 3.00pm and we decided to just had some street snacks along Katsura River and headed back to the hotel. Had convenience store dinner after we threw our laundry into the wash as we were too sick to continue our journey.
24 April - took a train to Nara. First stop was the tourist information counter. The staff were really friendly and they gave us a map and told us how to go about. Had freshly made mochi in Nakatanidou and curry rice at Spice Kitchen Labo. Checked out the shopping streets before we head to Nara Park, Todai ji and the Botanical Garden. There was a Wisteria Exhibition going on at the time so we checked that out as well. After Nara, we headed back to Osaka and had Omurice at Hokkyokusei [I wanted Kaettekita Miyatamenji but when I was there, there's a notice stating that they were temporarily closed due to shortage of staff. Maybe you guys can try it out]
25 April - We cancelled our trip to Wakayama and spent a whole day in Osaka shopping and revisiting the shops we wanted before leaving Japan.
26 April - Checked out at 11am and had brunch in a Sandwich shop nearby our hotel before heading to Suita to visit the Asahi Beer Museum (Reservation can be made in advance by calling or online). 1000 yen per pax, 1 hr 30 mins factory tour and you get a beer mug as souvenir and 2 glasses of beer tasting for free. We then head to Itami Airport and ended our trip.
There has been major change to our initial itinerary but like I say, I've been to Osaka and Kyoto before and my husband is not really a tourist attraction person. We were there mainly for the food and to shop whilst experiencing the culture and the people. I missed on the bookings for Yamazaki Whiskey Factory (by lottery), Pokemon Centre (the reservations were all snatched in 15 minutes). I hope you find some guidance in this itinerary and hopes this helps in your planning. CHEERS!
2024.05.06 17:13 TheKuddlyCrab WIBTA if I listen to my daughter’s feelings.
!!! LONG POST ALERT!!! Hey guys! I finally have the time to write this up. I really need the advice before I proceed. And hopefully Charlotte sees this.
I wouldn’t call myself a single mother but I am a mother (22f) to my little girl (3f) and I have a boyfriend who lives with me (26m). I gave birth to my daughter in December of 2020 after 26 hours of labor. I was not with my current boyfriend (let’s call him D) at the time. We met in November 2 months before my daughter (K) was born. When I was pregnant, my “fIrSt lOvE” as people would call it was the assumed father. We won’t give him a name since he’s not very irrelevant to this story. January of 2021, D asks me to be his girlfriend and my daughter K is now here. January, February, and March, my first love was known to be the father until we got a DNA test. He was not the father and I told him when I was pregnant, there was one other possibility. It is now April, and I tell the other possibility that he is the father. Let’s call him BD (29m) because that’s what he is. We got the DNA test immediately and it proved he was the father. After the test, he took both me and my daughter to an outlet mall to buy her clothes and shoes and things she needed. We ended up at a Waffle House and started to talk about some things concerning kalleigh. Me and BD never had a real relationship, we were more FWB (whole other story) which led us to the spot we are in now. I told him about my boyfriend and how he would be around K and asked him if he had anyone on his side that would also be around, just so we could all meet and make expectations and boundaries. BD tells me no and that was that. Let’s fast forward about a week. BD meets my boyfriend and so on and so forth. He came and picked kalleigh up for the first time on the weekend <(NOTE THIS!) and as I’m watching him walk back to his car with kalleigh, I see a girl who is pregnant beside the car (lets call her SM). I walked outside, glared at him and introduced myself to her. There’s a lot more that happened that night but it isn’t relevant to today’s situation. Okay so we’ve established that he’s the father right ? Right. During the rest of the year, from May-December, a crap storm emerges. BD becomes (what he likes to call himself) a weekend parent. Little math lesson for you; there are 52 weeks in a year, which make 52 weekends in a year. Right? He sees her 52 days out of 365. Let us go ahead and come back to present day because this would be a VERY LONG story if I told you everything. Here are the issues:
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I wouldn’t call myself a single mother but I am a mother (22f) to my little girl (3f) and I have a boyfriend who lives with me (26m). I gave birth to my daughter in December of 2020 after 26 hours of labor. I was not with my current boyfriend (let’s call him D) at the time. We met in November 2 months before my daughter (K) was born. When I was pregnant, my “fIrSt lOvE” as people would call it was the assumed father. We won’t give him a name since he’s not very irrelevant to this story. January of 2021, D asks me to be his girlfriend and my daughter K is now here. January, February, and March, my first love was known to be the father until we got a DNA test. He was not the father and I told him when I was pregnant, there was one other possibility. It is now April, and I tell the other possibility that he is the father. Let’s call him BD (29m) because that’s what he is. We got the DNA test immediately and it proved he was the father. After the test, he took both me and my daughter to an outlet mall to buy her clothes and shoes and things she needed. We ended up at a Waffle House and started to talk about some things concerning kalleigh. Me and BD never had a real relationship, we were more FWB (whole other story) which led us to the spot we are in now. I told him about my boyfriend and how he would be around K and asked him if he had anyone on his side that would also be around, just so we could all meet and make expectations and boundaries. BD tells me no and that was that. Let’s fast forward about a week. BD meets my boyfriend and so on and so forth. He came and picked kalleigh up for the first time on the weekend <(NOTE THIS!) and as I’m watching him walk back to his car with kalleigh, I see a girl who is pregnant beside the car (lets call her SM). I walked outside, glared at him and introduced myself to her. There’s a lot more that happened that night but it isn’t relevant to today’s situation. Okay so we’ve established that he’s the father right ? Right. During the rest of the year, from May-December, a crap storm emerges. BD becomes (what he likes to call himself) a weekend parent. Little math lesson for you; there are 52 weeks in a year, which make 52 weekends in a year. Right? He sees her 52 days out of 365. Let us go ahead and come back to present day because this would be a VERY LONG story if I told you everything. Here are the issues:
- BD paid $1000 towards K expenses in 3 years because he claims I’m using the money for other purposes ( the money he gave me was for K’s daycare and I’ve shown him receipts of me paying it to the daycare).
- BD has been inconsistent in picking up K on the weekends and is VERY bad at communication. He is supposed to pick her up on Friday and return her Sunday. What he does is not pick her AND not communicate with me until the NEXT Friday.
- BD is a compulsive liar.
- BD complains he wants to spend more time with K, and suggests that he comes and pick her up during the week (had this same convo 5 times in 3 years) and he never follows up.
- Again, BD sees K 52 days out of a year (< this is being generous). He won’t have her for more than 12-36 hours. It varies. He is also late everytime he comes to pick her up or he’ll make an excuse not to come get her.
- He has not paid anything towards K since she was 1 for the reason I’ve already stated.
- He has 2 other children.
2024.05.06 13:08 Amaranthnymph Thoughts from Someone Who Attended The Saturday Grand Opening
I'm going to take this opportunity to vent spleen as someone who made a four hour trip from Fresno to Burbank in hopes of getting into the cafe and stayed after seeing the line because my family and I had already driven this far and this is the grand opening for a Sanrio cafe; judging from the hype being generated on their Instagram page and other social media accounts, as well as having seen what it's like at other Sanrio events like the Hello Kitty van, it seemed like they were well-prepared for the number of people going. This wound up being so far from the truth, it genuinely was one of the most miserable days I've had in a hot minute and a lot of it was thanks to the lack of communication, then straight-up BAD communication from the employees. Alright, so:
My family arrived at about 11:30 AM (we left at 7 AM but there was quite a bit of traffic, which is to be expected in Los Angeles) and after finding parking, we tried to get to the back of the line, realizing very quickly that we would be walking for a while. The line wrapped around the cafe, an empty building connecting the cafe and the Krikorian Metroplex, the Metroplex itself, went in between the Metroplex and Asia Buffet, and ended at the Coldstone Creamery next to the mall complex. Pull it up on Google Maps to get an idea of how long this line was and to follow along a bit with my tale lmao Anyways, it was a long-ass line, but everyone seemed in high spirits and the general consensus was that it wasn't unexpected for a Sanrio event. I saw a similarly long line when the Helly Kitty merch van was at the Fashion Fair Mall here in Fresno.
My parents dipped almost immediately (no surprise there, but highly disappointing as I was hoping to get a family picture with Gudetama, mainly the one thing I wanted out of this whole trip). My sister and I stayed in line and chatted with other people in line as we waited. Around 12:30 PM, one of the employees, Young Guy, came by and gave us all our raffle tickets. The line moved at a snail's pace, but it was moving and aside from the overcast weather and cold breeze, it was actually a pleasant time for most everyone. We chatted with the people around us and everyone was really excited; one gal and her mother were especially sweet and my sister and I wound up chatting with her for quite some time.
By 2:00 PM, we had made it to the alleyway between the Metroplex and Buffet. By 2:30, we had finally made it... to the middle of the end of the Metroplex opposite the cafe. It was at this point that another two employees, Young Girl and Older Lady (both total sweethearts), came by with raffle tickets for those who hadn't gotten one yet and were shocked and frustrated when they tried to hand in the ticket stubs. The employee who first handed out the raffle tickets messed up and was supposed to tell us to write our names and phone numbers on the ticket stubs, so they had to toss out all of the original ticket stubs and hand out new ones. This was the first sign that shit was going to get bad, but hey, mistakes happen, we weren't about to lynch this kid for forgetting to tell us that. A few people were annoyed about this tho, as some had left to use the bathroom and missed out on getting raffle tickets. I don't recall any employees coming around to remedy this afterwards.
2:46 PM, we made it to the corner of the Metroplex, same side of the building. This is when another two employees, Young Guy and who I believe was either the owner or manager (Older Man) came by with a megaphone that he had a lot of trouble using at first to give us BOGO coupons as an apology for the long wait and to tell us all to just come back tomorrow because the line was too long and there was a chance that we might not get to go inside. He told us that they would be open again on Sunday from 11-8 and to just come back. Understandably, a lot of people were disgruntled by this and quite a lot of people did end up leaving. My sister and I told him we had driven from Fresno and he looked at us with what I can only describe as frustrated sadness, asking if there was any chance we'd be staying in Burbank to be able to return the next day. Negatory, amigo, we're here for one day and one day only. He apologized again and both he and Young Guy went farther up the line to continue handing out coupons and encouraging people to try again tomorrow if they wanted to. At this point, we did wonder if we should stay or not, but we'd already driven this far and waited this long, we might as well wait a little longer.
4:40 PM rolls around and we've moved on up! We're now behind the Metroplex, just a few feet from the street lamp in front of the parking spaces. This is when Older Man and Hot White Guy (sorry, but he was strikingly good-looking) came by with good news and bad news. Bad news first: we were guaranteed not to get into the cafe today, no chance at all because they could only serve about 200 or so more people and there were more than 380 people still in line. The good news: we wouldn't be leaving empty-handed, as Hot White Guy began handing out admittedly very cute cardstock Gudetama fans. Older Man continued speaking, saying that actually, we could still wait in line for the chance to go in, but there was no guarantee we'd be getting unless more people left and that while he couldn't make us leave, he strongly encouraged us to do so. He apologized profusely and I don't doubt his disappointment at not being able to accommodate so many people whatsoever. He admitted that they were unprepared for so many people and that they were utterly overwhelmed. A lot of people were pretty pissed and disappointed, leaving as soon as they got their Gudetama fans. Hot White Guy finally gets to us as I tell my sister, "Well, maybe we can still manage to get a picture with Gudetama" and he has the deepest look of sorrow on his face as he hands me my fan and tells me that Gudetama actually left at 3 PM. I somehow managed to not black out and thank him for telling me now rather than letting me find that out later. My sister consoles me and we decide to continue waiting, both of us agreeing with the couple behind us that we'd risk the gamble of waiting. More and more people were leaving, so maybe, JUST MAYBE, we might make it. We barely manage to overhear Older Man tell people ahead of us that every guest who made it in was allowed to stay inside the cafe for an entire hour "to get the full experience." He doesn't bother to tell the rest of the line that.
TINY INTERMISSION: So, I've got a few years of experience working in restaurants. I worked for 2 1/2 years as a line cook at a casino's burger joint and then another two as a dishwasher and prep cook at a smaller fine dining restaurant. At the burger joint, I often had to run that shit alone, even during events and holidays. Have you ever been to a casino during Christmas? Imagine even half of those people ordering burgers, hot dogs, fries, and tacos and having to fulfill these orders when you're the only guy on the grill AND you've gotta prep ingredients on the fly while your line lead is having their fourth smoke break of the hour. I've not just been to Hell, I worked the fucking grill there. This is a good, but small, detail to keep in mind for the next half of this fracas.
5:00 PM, Older Man and Hot White Guy make it to the corner of the Metroplex to get more fans to hand out and notice that there are STILL people getting in line, so Hot White Guy is asked to stay at the end of the line and turn people away after giving them a Gudetama fan. The weather is starting to get cloudier and MUCH colder, making the Gudetama fans seem like even less appropriate consolation gifts. We manage to overhear Older Man admit to guests farther up the line that they had only prepped enough food for AT MOST 450 guests (our section of the line was not told this). I don't think I can express quite how utterly INSANE that was for me to hear. I could maybe understand if this was some mom n' pop small town cafe, but that is not the case for the Gudetama cafe. There was quite literally NOTHING that could have given the managers of this cafe the idea that 450 max. people would be showing up to the grand opening. The RSVP list on their Facebook page had over 1,000 people already RSVP'd by April 30th and the sheer amount of engagement on their Instagram posts should have been enough of a clue as to how many people would attend this shindig. Another employee, Glasses Guy, runs up to Hot White Guy and gives him a jacket to fight off the cold. This isn't an important detail, I just thought it was really sweet to see the employees taking care of each other.
6:20 PM rolls around and we're finally on the side of the Metroplex that offers us a full view of the cafe and how many more people are ahead of us. The raffles begin and it goes rather poorly. Young Girl doesn't quite know how to work the megaphone so it's hard to hear the names of the people she's calling. She also never moved farther than about 20 feet from the cafe, so our section of the line didn't get to hear more than maybe two names clearly. Things are made worse by a guy in front of us who kept acting like his name was called out, confusing Young Girl and making her have to repeat herself over and over. It's ice cold outside and this is where people's moods really start to sour, including us. If we won anything in the raffle, we wouldn't know. We overhear Older Man tell people ahead of us that the kitchen will be closing 7 PM and that the cooks will be leaving with no chance of them extending their hours.
6:40 PM. It's really cold. Really, really cold. A lot of people have left the line, but not enough for us to have gotten too much closer to getting inside. We find ourselves by the cafe's dumpsters and while the annoying guy from earlier has left, we're now behind a group who made the rest of the night absolutely fucking UNBEARABLE: a loudmouth claw game enthusiast, a loudmouth redhead, and their posse of admirers, I guess? They were loud, obnoxious, and seemed oblivious to the discomfort they were causing the people around them. They do not stop being obnoxious and loud for the rest of the evening. Older Lady relieves Hot White Guy of his duties and continues to turn people away. She looks like she's on the verge of tears the entire time.
7:15 PM. An employee I'd not seen before, Ponytail Girl, uses the megaphone to let us know that they're sincerely sorry for the long wait and that they appreciate us turning out for the grand opening, but they are overwhelmed and will be giving out the BOGO coupons again. The response to this is a whole lot of anger, as this is actually the third or fourth time they've tried to give out these BOGO coupons, and she snaps back out of frustration, letting us know that they'll be asking us to form two lines: one line for people ONLY wanting merch and another for people ONLY wanting food, but that the food line might not actually get any food as the kitchen is going to be closing soon. This goes over about as well as you'd imagine and she leaves.
7:34 PM and the line has moved a bit, but there is no sign of it splitting in two like Ponytail Girl asked us to. My sister asks Older Lady where the line for merch is and she can barely speak, stumbling over her words out of sadness or from the cold. She says there won't be a separate line after all because they've run out of food completely and that maybe we could just come back tomorrow. We mention to her that we drove all the way from Fresno and have been waiting for hours and she solemnly nods. "I see, I understand, I'm so sorry. We actually had to turn away someone who came here from Mexico City, so I understand." She has never looked closer to breaking down in tears than this moment and I almost start crying too. She apologizes again and walks away to turn yet another group of customers away. Young Guy walks past and Claw Game Jerk says something about how much he's starving, to which Young Guy weakly laughs and says "Yeah, I, um, haven't actually eaten anything since 8 AM." and excuses himself. Claw Game Jerk and Loudmouth begin to make rude and crass jokes about how lazy and stupid the employees are. My sister and I exchange looks and say nothing, which we both deeply regret. We should've told him off, but we were just so cold and hungry, we really didn't have the energy to tell them off.
8:00 PM. Closing time, but they're still open. We're so close. We're literally feet from the door. I leave the line shortly to use the restroom, but the mall's closed everything off an hour before their usual closing time, so I have to hold it.
8:06 PM, I return to the line and another employee, a lady in a very smart trenchcoat, hands us two small Gudetama stickers and informs us that unfortunately, there's no food to be served, no merch for us to buy, and that the stickers are all they have left to give us, BUT we are more than welcome to wait our turn to get private tours of the cafe to take pictures. We just leave, miserable and cold and hungry and devastated at having wasted our entire day with nothing to show for it except a fan and two stickers. A girl behind our car (my parents had moved the car to the handicapped parking space right by the door) is hugging her friend, who is sobbing uncontrollably and doesn't understand what went so wrong today. We wait for them to walk away, then drive home. The End.
Sanrio is a multi-billion dollar corporation and this is the second Sanrio-themed cafe to open in Los Angeles County, so why the hell was this cafe's grand opening so horribly mismanaged? The "first 100 guests" debacle, finding out that they only prepped enough food for 450 max. people, and Gudetama not even sticking around for the full day, it seems like this was purposely planned to be a shitshow from the start, but how was anyone supposed to know that? If management had been more transparent and done something about the line when they noticed people camping there since 9 AM on Friday, things could have turned out differently, but instead it was a horrible day for hundreds of us.
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My family arrived at about 11:30 AM (we left at 7 AM but there was quite a bit of traffic, which is to be expected in Los Angeles) and after finding parking, we tried to get to the back of the line, realizing very quickly that we would be walking for a while. The line wrapped around the cafe, an empty building connecting the cafe and the Krikorian Metroplex, the Metroplex itself, went in between the Metroplex and Asia Buffet, and ended at the Coldstone Creamery next to the mall complex. Pull it up on Google Maps to get an idea of how long this line was and to follow along a bit with my tale lmao Anyways, it was a long-ass line, but everyone seemed in high spirits and the general consensus was that it wasn't unexpected for a Sanrio event. I saw a similarly long line when the Helly Kitty merch van was at the Fashion Fair Mall here in Fresno.
My parents dipped almost immediately (no surprise there, but highly disappointing as I was hoping to get a family picture with Gudetama, mainly the one thing I wanted out of this whole trip). My sister and I stayed in line and chatted with other people in line as we waited. Around 12:30 PM, one of the employees, Young Guy, came by and gave us all our raffle tickets. The line moved at a snail's pace, but it was moving and aside from the overcast weather and cold breeze, it was actually a pleasant time for most everyone. We chatted with the people around us and everyone was really excited; one gal and her mother were especially sweet and my sister and I wound up chatting with her for quite some time.
By 2:00 PM, we had made it to the alleyway between the Metroplex and Buffet. By 2:30, we had finally made it... to the middle of the end of the Metroplex opposite the cafe. It was at this point that another two employees, Young Girl and Older Lady (both total sweethearts), came by with raffle tickets for those who hadn't gotten one yet and were shocked and frustrated when they tried to hand in the ticket stubs. The employee who first handed out the raffle tickets messed up and was supposed to tell us to write our names and phone numbers on the ticket stubs, so they had to toss out all of the original ticket stubs and hand out new ones. This was the first sign that shit was going to get bad, but hey, mistakes happen, we weren't about to lynch this kid for forgetting to tell us that. A few people were annoyed about this tho, as some had left to use the bathroom and missed out on getting raffle tickets. I don't recall any employees coming around to remedy this afterwards.
2:46 PM, we made it to the corner of the Metroplex, same side of the building. This is when another two employees, Young Guy and who I believe was either the owner or manager (Older Man) came by with a megaphone that he had a lot of trouble using at first to give us BOGO coupons as an apology for the long wait and to tell us all to just come back tomorrow because the line was too long and there was a chance that we might not get to go inside. He told us that they would be open again on Sunday from 11-8 and to just come back. Understandably, a lot of people were disgruntled by this and quite a lot of people did end up leaving. My sister and I told him we had driven from Fresno and he looked at us with what I can only describe as frustrated sadness, asking if there was any chance we'd be staying in Burbank to be able to return the next day. Negatory, amigo, we're here for one day and one day only. He apologized again and both he and Young Guy went farther up the line to continue handing out coupons and encouraging people to try again tomorrow if they wanted to. At this point, we did wonder if we should stay or not, but we'd already driven this far and waited this long, we might as well wait a little longer.
4:40 PM rolls around and we've moved on up! We're now behind the Metroplex, just a few feet from the street lamp in front of the parking spaces. This is when Older Man and Hot White Guy (sorry, but he was strikingly good-looking) came by with good news and bad news. Bad news first: we were guaranteed not to get into the cafe today, no chance at all because they could only serve about 200 or so more people and there were more than 380 people still in line. The good news: we wouldn't be leaving empty-handed, as Hot White Guy began handing out admittedly very cute cardstock Gudetama fans. Older Man continued speaking, saying that actually, we could still wait in line for the chance to go in, but there was no guarantee we'd be getting unless more people left and that while he couldn't make us leave, he strongly encouraged us to do so. He apologized profusely and I don't doubt his disappointment at not being able to accommodate so many people whatsoever. He admitted that they were unprepared for so many people and that they were utterly overwhelmed. A lot of people were pretty pissed and disappointed, leaving as soon as they got their Gudetama fans. Hot White Guy finally gets to us as I tell my sister, "Well, maybe we can still manage to get a picture with Gudetama" and he has the deepest look of sorrow on his face as he hands me my fan and tells me that Gudetama actually left at 3 PM. I somehow managed to not black out and thank him for telling me now rather than letting me find that out later. My sister consoles me and we decide to continue waiting, both of us agreeing with the couple behind us that we'd risk the gamble of waiting. More and more people were leaving, so maybe, JUST MAYBE, we might make it. We barely manage to overhear Older Man tell people ahead of us that every guest who made it in was allowed to stay inside the cafe for an entire hour "to get the full experience." He doesn't bother to tell the rest of the line that.
TINY INTERMISSION: So, I've got a few years of experience working in restaurants. I worked for 2 1/2 years as a line cook at a casino's burger joint and then another two as a dishwasher and prep cook at a smaller fine dining restaurant. At the burger joint, I often had to run that shit alone, even during events and holidays. Have you ever been to a casino during Christmas? Imagine even half of those people ordering burgers, hot dogs, fries, and tacos and having to fulfill these orders when you're the only guy on the grill AND you've gotta prep ingredients on the fly while your line lead is having their fourth smoke break of the hour. I've not just been to Hell, I worked the fucking grill there. This is a good, but small, detail to keep in mind for the next half of this fracas.
5:00 PM, Older Man and Hot White Guy make it to the corner of the Metroplex to get more fans to hand out and notice that there are STILL people getting in line, so Hot White Guy is asked to stay at the end of the line and turn people away after giving them a Gudetama fan. The weather is starting to get cloudier and MUCH colder, making the Gudetama fans seem like even less appropriate consolation gifts. We manage to overhear Older Man admit to guests farther up the line that they had only prepped enough food for AT MOST 450 guests (our section of the line was not told this). I don't think I can express quite how utterly INSANE that was for me to hear. I could maybe understand if this was some mom n' pop small town cafe, but that is not the case for the Gudetama cafe. There was quite literally NOTHING that could have given the managers of this cafe the idea that 450 max. people would be showing up to the grand opening. The RSVP list on their Facebook page had over 1,000 people already RSVP'd by April 30th and the sheer amount of engagement on their Instagram posts should have been enough of a clue as to how many people would attend this shindig. Another employee, Glasses Guy, runs up to Hot White Guy and gives him a jacket to fight off the cold. This isn't an important detail, I just thought it was really sweet to see the employees taking care of each other.
6:20 PM rolls around and we're finally on the side of the Metroplex that offers us a full view of the cafe and how many more people are ahead of us. The raffles begin and it goes rather poorly. Young Girl doesn't quite know how to work the megaphone so it's hard to hear the names of the people she's calling. She also never moved farther than about 20 feet from the cafe, so our section of the line didn't get to hear more than maybe two names clearly. Things are made worse by a guy in front of us who kept acting like his name was called out, confusing Young Girl and making her have to repeat herself over and over. It's ice cold outside and this is where people's moods really start to sour, including us. If we won anything in the raffle, we wouldn't know. We overhear Older Man tell people ahead of us that the kitchen will be closing 7 PM and that the cooks will be leaving with no chance of them extending their hours.
6:40 PM. It's really cold. Really, really cold. A lot of people have left the line, but not enough for us to have gotten too much closer to getting inside. We find ourselves by the cafe's dumpsters and while the annoying guy from earlier has left, we're now behind a group who made the rest of the night absolutely fucking UNBEARABLE: a loudmouth claw game enthusiast, a loudmouth redhead, and their posse of admirers, I guess? They were loud, obnoxious, and seemed oblivious to the discomfort they were causing the people around them. They do not stop being obnoxious and loud for the rest of the evening. Older Lady relieves Hot White Guy of his duties and continues to turn people away. She looks like she's on the verge of tears the entire time.
7:15 PM. An employee I'd not seen before, Ponytail Girl, uses the megaphone to let us know that they're sincerely sorry for the long wait and that they appreciate us turning out for the grand opening, but they are overwhelmed and will be giving out the BOGO coupons again. The response to this is a whole lot of anger, as this is actually the third or fourth time they've tried to give out these BOGO coupons, and she snaps back out of frustration, letting us know that they'll be asking us to form two lines: one line for people ONLY wanting merch and another for people ONLY wanting food, but that the food line might not actually get any food as the kitchen is going to be closing soon. This goes over about as well as you'd imagine and she leaves.
7:34 PM and the line has moved a bit, but there is no sign of it splitting in two like Ponytail Girl asked us to. My sister asks Older Lady where the line for merch is and she can barely speak, stumbling over her words out of sadness or from the cold. She says there won't be a separate line after all because they've run out of food completely and that maybe we could just come back tomorrow. We mention to her that we drove all the way from Fresno and have been waiting for hours and she solemnly nods. "I see, I understand, I'm so sorry. We actually had to turn away someone who came here from Mexico City, so I understand." She has never looked closer to breaking down in tears than this moment and I almost start crying too. She apologizes again and walks away to turn yet another group of customers away. Young Guy walks past and Claw Game Jerk says something about how much he's starving, to which Young Guy weakly laughs and says "Yeah, I, um, haven't actually eaten anything since 8 AM." and excuses himself. Claw Game Jerk and Loudmouth begin to make rude and crass jokes about how lazy and stupid the employees are. My sister and I exchange looks and say nothing, which we both deeply regret. We should've told him off, but we were just so cold and hungry, we really didn't have the energy to tell them off.
8:00 PM. Closing time, but they're still open. We're so close. We're literally feet from the door. I leave the line shortly to use the restroom, but the mall's closed everything off an hour before their usual closing time, so I have to hold it.
8:06 PM, I return to the line and another employee, a lady in a very smart trenchcoat, hands us two small Gudetama stickers and informs us that unfortunately, there's no food to be served, no merch for us to buy, and that the stickers are all they have left to give us, BUT we are more than welcome to wait our turn to get private tours of the cafe to take pictures. We just leave, miserable and cold and hungry and devastated at having wasted our entire day with nothing to show for it except a fan and two stickers. A girl behind our car (my parents had moved the car to the handicapped parking space right by the door) is hugging her friend, who is sobbing uncontrollably and doesn't understand what went so wrong today. We wait for them to walk away, then drive home. The End.
Sanrio is a multi-billion dollar corporation and this is the second Sanrio-themed cafe to open in Los Angeles County, so why the hell was this cafe's grand opening so horribly mismanaged? The "first 100 guests" debacle, finding out that they only prepped enough food for 450 max. people, and Gudetama not even sticking around for the full day, it seems like this was purposely planned to be a shitshow from the start, but how was anyone supposed to know that? If management had been more transparent and done something about the line when they noticed people camping there since 9 AM on Friday, things could have turned out differently, but instead it was a horrible day for hundreds of us.
2024.05.05 01:43 bellyofbrew Had a heart to heart with my mom
Today I spent the day at an outlet mall with my mom. We haven't spent a day together, just the two of us, in years so I was very excited for this. Plus getting new threads is always a plus and I had a pretty hefty gift card that I had received for my birthday late last month for one of the stores there. I'm glad she came with me to help me decide on clothes for my new corporate job that I have started recently, not that she's super stylish but having her input was nice to say the least.
While we we were eating lunch she asked me, "so how many days has it been now?" and I told her exactly the number (thanks to the helpful app on my phone) and she told me "wow that's great - keep it up! I'm so glad you stopped drinking. I was starting to get really worried about you."
I don't know why but this brought tears to my eyes as soon as the words left her mouth. She noticed and grabbed my hand across the table and asked "why are you upset? I'm so proud of you!"
Sometimes the people around you really do notice a change. This hit me really hard today and I guess I'm sharing it because I know someone is out there who wants or needs to hear the same thing; I'm so proud of you. Keep it up! 🤍
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While we we were eating lunch she asked me, "so how many days has it been now?" and I told her exactly the number (thanks to the helpful app on my phone) and she told me "wow that's great - keep it up! I'm so glad you stopped drinking. I was starting to get really worried about you."
I don't know why but this brought tears to my eyes as soon as the words left her mouth. She noticed and grabbed my hand across the table and asked "why are you upset? I'm so proud of you!"
Sometimes the people around you really do notice a change. This hit me really hard today and I guess I'm sharing it because I know someone is out there who wants or needs to hear the same thing; I'm so proud of you. Keep it up! 🤍
2024.05.04 17:57 blahhh5523 Myrtle Beach Pastor Announces Wife's Death After Sermon, says suicide, but locals are finding evidence that suggest otherwise.
start here! Even though this case is new, there is SO much information coming out. I will try my best to keep things on topic and not confusing. I urge you to read until the end. It's going to end up being a huge case, there are a couple deaths involved, but we are here mostly and most recently for Mica Miller.
Victim: Mica Miller Husband: John Paul (JP) Miller Father of JP: Wayne Miller
When Mica was 14 years old, she lived in Myrtle Beach, SC and started attending youth group at Solid Rock Church. It was there that 28 year old year old JP started grooming her while he was married to his wife, who he shares 5 children with. His charges when he was married to her:
To give you an example of what this guy is like when he preaches, In February 2024, here's part of a sermon he read aloud to his churchgoers: You know, a year ago, my wife, they went to Africa they had a wonderful trip and she came back with the idea to start a school in Africa. And 6 weeks ago she "goes to the hospital", gets out, and just leaves me, completely leaves me, drains our bank accounts, and I go, "Guess what? While you're talking bad about me out there I'm building a school in Africa for over 100 kids in order for them to be fed!" ...Goes on about God. then "One day I'm gonna preach to God about getting rich, strong, healthy, and finding a hot wife that loves Jesus! That's what I'm gonna do." Then, he continues to bash Mica saying "When my wife was in the hospital, um you know I looked at her phone, and I counted over the past 2 years, 18 people who had text her and said "If you ever want to talk to someone about your husband, you can talk to me and say anything and I'll keep it confidential." This made him VISIBLY angry while on stage.
Mica filed for divorce and a protective order 48 hours before she was found dead.
The crime: In her final week she made plans to get her hair cut, get help with her car payment because she was a little short after paying the divorce lawyer, and planned on meeting her friends at a church service Sunday, April 28. On Saturday, April 27, Mica left in her work uniform to work at JPeters, a local restaurant. She never showed. Her body was discovered an hour and a half away, in Lumberton, NC. Her cause of death is a gun shot wound to the head. JP was not allowing her family to see her and was pushing for a quick cremation (that was denied and the family has seen her). Hours later, her husband, holds church service as normal Sunday, April 29. He has no remorse, emotion, and cracks jokes during his sermon. In the last 30 seconds of it, he says (and I'm paraphrasing but listening to it as I go) "I have an announcement and I ask that after it you leave the church and do not talk about my announcement. I hope you continue to come to church and serve and give, you know, for the next little bit, I'm taking a little bit of a break, and I don't want to have to worry about the church. My break might be a few days, or a few weeks, I don't know. Uh I got a call late last night my wife has passed away and yeah it was self induced and it was up in North Carolina. And um we'll have a funeral for her next Sunday here at 3:00, and um yeah that's- I'm just, you know, going on adrenaline right now. Yall know she wasn't well mentally and uh she needed her medicine that was hard to get." (There is a video of this, despite JP deleting it from their church YouTube). 3 days later her husband is seen and photographed at Coastal Grand Mall going into a sushi restaurant with his supposed girlfriend, Suzi. He is looking right into the camera. 4 days later he is seen and photographed in a restaurant called Kingstreet Grille with the same supposed girlfriend, Suzi. She is looking at the camera with her eyebrows raised and her hand over her mouth.
On May 1, JP informed a news outlet he could not do their scheduled interview as he was leaving town for a few days. Today, May 3, the church has permanently closed.
SUZI SKINNER'S HUSBAND'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH (Girl from recent photos): it was common knowledge that JP and Suzi had been dating for a years. They h ave been sharing food and blankets at soccer games and they've been seen at the water park. in 2021, Suzi's then husband, who was paralyzed and lived his life in a wheelchair, drowned in a pool and it was "suicide". Yes, you read that right.
WAYNE MILLER (AND ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH): (Living in Myrtle Beach as well) Arrested for hooking up with a minor in a shower, molestation charges, and then had the charges expunged. This was in the 90's. He forced J1 visa students who paid to trail to the US to attend his "bible college", failure to pay them even minimum wage, failure to provide them with adequate shelter, food and more. He had federal charges from ICE for abusing the immigrant students while with him. He was exposed for lewd acts in Pakistan a few years back. He was living in a private society at the time called Eden Garden, which was full of younger boys. Remember, he has a history of molestation. Jerry Savelle, who started a church in Pakistan that Wayne was associated with, passed away on April 14, 2024 with no clear cause of death. In a video, you can see them talk about how Dr. Jerry Seville didn't know all the illegal things Wayne was doing and didn't realize he (Savelle) was contributing to. Also in Pakistan, he had a plan to make a false accusation in the Pakistan Court system because he was about to get exposed for his homosexual relationship and all the sexual abuse he was committing there. The allegations (we don't know what they were) were proven to be false by Pakistan Court this past October. He then had his male lover come to America with his Pakistan sister, and Troy (Wayne's friend) was the "sponsor" to marry the sister so they could come here. An article about Troy from 2003 reads, "A former Myrtle Beach area pastor is facing charges of child molestation. 32-year old Robert Troy Taylor turned himself in to Georgetown County Authorities Saturday. He's the former pastor at the Low Country Community Church in Murrell's Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The charges are reportedly connected to two incidents with 12- year old boys from more than a decade ago." The company you keep.....
JP's OLDER SON: He has a history of domestic abuse against his wife and served time for hitting her over the head with a glass bottle in January 2024.
Search the hashtag JusticeForMica on Facebook and you can see videos, pictures, text messages, etc. Please ignore the obituary this abuser wrote, it is so disgusting. Paints himself in an amazing light. This is only the beginning. Her death was called a suicide, but Robeson County is investigating it and ALL of this information has been sent to our local police department as well as Robeson County. A protest is being held on the public property outside of the church and walk around a few blocks on Sunday at 9:00 am, even though the news came out today they are closed. This is for Mica. One of her last videos she uploaded to her Facebook was her speaking out about her abuse, and she looks so empty inside.
Sorry if this was confusing, but police have barely released any information except the basics. But the rest were from old articles and people's stories about her. I tried to piece it all together the best I could to show this entire family is about to go down, as they should have a long time ago.
Edited to add: JP Miller announced the cause of death before police did. As if any more suspicion from him was needed..
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Victim: Mica Miller Husband: John Paul (JP) Miller Father of JP: Wayne Miller
When Mica was 14 years old, she lived in Myrtle Beach, SC and started attending youth group at Solid Rock Church. It was there that 28 year old year old JP started grooming her while he was married to his wife, who he shares 5 children with. His charges when he was married to her:
- Knowingly damage property (2x)
- Aggravated assault/deadly weapon
- Possession of a liquor by minor (2x)
- Possession of consumed liquor by a minor
- Possession cannibis <2.5 grams (same night as the minors)
- Contributing to the delinquency of a child
- Domestic battery/bodily harm
- Domestic battery/physical contact
- Assault/assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (2x)
- Being on premises after warning or refuse to leave
To give you an example of what this guy is like when he preaches, In February 2024, here's part of a sermon he read aloud to his churchgoers: You know, a year ago, my wife, they went to Africa they had a wonderful trip and she came back with the idea to start a school in Africa. And 6 weeks ago she "goes to the hospital", gets out, and just leaves me, completely leaves me, drains our bank accounts, and I go, "Guess what? While you're talking bad about me out there I'm building a school in Africa for over 100 kids in order for them to be fed!" ...Goes on about God. then "One day I'm gonna preach to God about getting rich, strong, healthy, and finding a hot wife that loves Jesus! That's what I'm gonna do." Then, he continues to bash Mica saying "When my wife was in the hospital, um you know I looked at her phone, and I counted over the past 2 years, 18 people who had text her and said "If you ever want to talk to someone about your husband, you can talk to me and say anything and I'll keep it confidential." This made him VISIBLY angry while on stage.
Mica filed for divorce and a protective order 48 hours before she was found dead.
The crime: In her final week she made plans to get her hair cut, get help with her car payment because she was a little short after paying the divorce lawyer, and planned on meeting her friends at a church service Sunday, April 28. On Saturday, April 27, Mica left in her work uniform to work at JPeters, a local restaurant. She never showed. Her body was discovered an hour and a half away, in Lumberton, NC. Her cause of death is a gun shot wound to the head. JP was not allowing her family to see her and was pushing for a quick cremation (that was denied and the family has seen her). Hours later, her husband, holds church service as normal Sunday, April 29. He has no remorse, emotion, and cracks jokes during his sermon. In the last 30 seconds of it, he says (and I'm paraphrasing but listening to it as I go) "I have an announcement and I ask that after it you leave the church and do not talk about my announcement. I hope you continue to come to church and serve and give, you know, for the next little bit, I'm taking a little bit of a break, and I don't want to have to worry about the church. My break might be a few days, or a few weeks, I don't know. Uh I got a call late last night my wife has passed away and yeah it was self induced and it was up in North Carolina. And um we'll have a funeral for her next Sunday here at 3:00, and um yeah that's- I'm just, you know, going on adrenaline right now. Yall know she wasn't well mentally and uh she needed her medicine that was hard to get." (There is a video of this, despite JP deleting it from their church YouTube). 3 days later her husband is seen and photographed at Coastal Grand Mall going into a sushi restaurant with his supposed girlfriend, Suzi. He is looking right into the camera. 4 days later he is seen and photographed in a restaurant called Kingstreet Grille with the same supposed girlfriend, Suzi. She is looking at the camera with her eyebrows raised and her hand over her mouth.
On May 1, JP informed a news outlet he could not do their scheduled interview as he was leaving town for a few days. Today, May 3, the church has permanently closed.
SUZI SKINNER'S HUSBAND'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH (Girl from recent photos): it was common knowledge that JP and Suzi had been dating for a years. They h ave been sharing food and blankets at soccer games and they've been seen at the water park. in 2021, Suzi's then husband, who was paralyzed and lived his life in a wheelchair, drowned in a pool and it was "suicide". Yes, you read that right.
WAYNE MILLER (AND ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH): (Living in Myrtle Beach as well) Arrested for hooking up with a minor in a shower, molestation charges, and then had the charges expunged. This was in the 90's. He forced J1 visa students who paid to trail to the US to attend his "bible college", failure to pay them even minimum wage, failure to provide them with adequate shelter, food and more. He had federal charges from ICE for abusing the immigrant students while with him. He was exposed for lewd acts in Pakistan a few years back. He was living in a private society at the time called Eden Garden, which was full of younger boys. Remember, he has a history of molestation. Jerry Savelle, who started a church in Pakistan that Wayne was associated with, passed away on April 14, 2024 with no clear cause of death. In a video, you can see them talk about how Dr. Jerry Seville didn't know all the illegal things Wayne was doing and didn't realize he (Savelle) was contributing to. Also in Pakistan, he had a plan to make a false accusation in the Pakistan Court system because he was about to get exposed for his homosexual relationship and all the sexual abuse he was committing there. The allegations (we don't know what they were) were proven to be false by Pakistan Court this past October. He then had his male lover come to America with his Pakistan sister, and Troy (Wayne's friend) was the "sponsor" to marry the sister so they could come here. An article about Troy from 2003 reads, "A former Myrtle Beach area pastor is facing charges of child molestation. 32-year old Robert Troy Taylor turned himself in to Georgetown County Authorities Saturday. He's the former pastor at the Low Country Community Church in Murrell's Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The charges are reportedly connected to two incidents with 12- year old boys from more than a decade ago." The company you keep.....
JP's OLDER SON: He has a history of domestic abuse against his wife and served time for hitting her over the head with a glass bottle in January 2024.
Search the hashtag JusticeForMica on Facebook and you can see videos, pictures, text messages, etc. Please ignore the obituary this abuser wrote, it is so disgusting. Paints himself in an amazing light. This is only the beginning. Her death was called a suicide, but Robeson County is investigating it and ALL of this information has been sent to our local police department as well as Robeson County. A protest is being held on the public property outside of the church and walk around a few blocks on Sunday at 9:00 am, even though the news came out today they are closed. This is for Mica. One of her last videos she uploaded to her Facebook was her speaking out about her abuse, and she looks so empty inside.
Sorry if this was confusing, but police have barely released any information except the basics. But the rest were from old articles and people's stories about her. I tried to piece it all together the best I could to show this entire family is about to go down, as they should have a long time ago.
Edited to add: JP Miller announced the cause of death before police did. As if any more suspicion from him was needed..
2024.05.04 05:46 blahhh5523 Myrtle Beach Pastor Announces Wife's Death After Sermon, says suicide, but locals are finding evidence that suggest otherwise.
Even though this case is new, there is SO much information coming out. I will try my best to keep things on topic and not confusing. I urge you to read until the end. It's going to end up being a huge case, there are a couple deaths involved, but we are here mostly and most recently for Mica Miller.
Victim: Mica Miller Husband: John Paul (JP) Miller Father of JP: Wayne Miller
When Mica was 14 years old, she lived in Myrtle Beach, SC and started attending youth group at Solid Rock Church. It was there that 28 year old year old JP started grooming her while he was married to his wife, who he shares 5 children with. His charges when he was married to her:
To give you an example of what this guy is like when he preaches, In February 2024, here's part of a sermon he read aloud to his churchgoers: You know, a year ago, my wife, they went to Africa they had a wonderful trip and she came back with the idea to start a school in Africa. And 6 weeks ago she "goes to the hospital", gets out, and just leaves me, completely leaves me, drains our bank accounts, and I go, "Guess what? While you're talking bad about me out there I'm building a school in Africa for over 100 kids in order for them to be fed!" ...Goes on about God. then "One day I'm gonna preach to God about getting rich, strong, healthy, and finding a hot wife that loves Jesus! That's what I'm gonna do." Then, he continues to bash Mica saying "When my wife was in the hospital, um you know I looked at her phone, and I counted over the past 2 years, 18 people who had text her and said "If you ever want to talk to someone about your husband, you can talk to me and say anything and I'll keep it confidential." This made him VISIBLY angry while on stage.
Mica filed for divorce and a protective order 48 hours before she was found dead.
The crime: In her final week she made plans to get her hair cut, get help with her car payment because she was a little short after paying the divorce lawyer, and planned on meeting her friends at a church service Sunday, April 28. On Saturday, April 27, Mica left in her work uniform to work at JPeters, a local restaurant. She never showed. Her body was discovered an hour and a half away, in Lumberton, NC. Her cause of death is a gun shot wound to the head. JP was not allowing her family to see her and was pushing for a quick cremation (that was denied and the family has seen her). Hours later, her husband, holds church service as normal Sunday, April 29. He has no remorse, emotion, and cracks jokes during his sermon. In the last 30 seconds of it, he says (and I'm paraphrasing but listening to it as I go) "I have an announcement and I ask that after it you leave the church and do not talk about my announcement. I hope you continue to come to church and serve and give, you know, for the next little bit, I'm taking a little bit of a break, and I don't want to have to worry about the church. My break might be a few days, or a few weeks, I don't know. Uh I got a call late last night my wife has passed away and yeah it was self induced and it was up in North Carolina. And um we'll have a funeral for her next Sunday here at 3:00, and um yeah that's- I'm just, you know, going on adrenaline right now. Yall know she wasn't well mentally and uh she needed her medicine that was hard to get." (There is a video of this, despite JP deleting it from their church YouTube). 3 days later her husband is seen and photographed at Coastal Grand Mall going into a sushi restaurant with his supposed girlfriend, Suzi. He is looking right into the camera. 4 days later he is seen and photographed in a restaurant called Kingstreet Grille with the same supposed girlfriend, Suzi. She is looking at the camera with her eyebrows raised and her hand over her mouth.
On May 1, JP informed a news outlet he could not do their scheduled interview as he was leaving town for a few days. Today, May 3, the church has permanently closed.
SUZI SKINNER'S HUSBAND'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH (Girl from recent photos): it was common knowledge that JP and Suzi had been dating for a years. They h ave been sharing food and blankets at soccer games and they've been seen at the water park. in 2021, Suzi's then husband, who was paralyzed and lived his life in a wheelchair, drowned in a pool and it was "suicide". Yes, you read that right.
WAYNE MILLER (AND ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH): (Living in Myrtle Beach as well) Arrested for hooking up with a minor in a shower, molestation charges, and then had the charges expunged. This was in the 90's. He forced J1 visa students who paid to trail to the US to attend his "bible college", failure to pay them even minimum wage, failure to provide them with adequate shelter, food and more. He had federal charges from ICE for abusing the immigrant students while with him. He was exposed for lewd acts in Pakistan a few years back. He was living in a private society at the time called Eden Garden, which was full of younger boys. Remember, he has a history of molestation. Jerry Savelle, who started a church in Pakistan that Wayne was associated with, passed away on April 14, 2024 with no clear cause of death. In a video, you can see them talk about how Dr. Jerry Seville didn't know all the illegal things Wayne was doing and didn't realize he (Savelle) was contributing to. Also in Pakistan, he had a plan to make a false accusation in the Pakistan Court system because he was about to get exposed for his homosexual relationship and all the sexual abuse he was committing there. The allegations (we don't know what they were) were proven to be false by Pakistan Court this past October. He then had his male lover come to America with his Pakistan sister, and Troy (Wayne's friend) was the "sponsor" to marry the sister so they could come here. An article about Troy from 2003 reads, "A former Myrtle Beach area pastor is facing charges of child molestation. 32-year old Robert Troy Taylor turned himself in to Georgetown County Authorities Saturday. He's the former pastor at the Low Country Community Church in Murrell's Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The charges are reportedly connected to two incidents with 12- year old boys from more than a decade ago." The company you keep.....
JP's OLDER SON: He has a history of domestic abuse against his wife and served time for hitting her over the head with a glass bottle in January 2024.
Search the hashtag JusticeForMica on Facebook and you can see videos, pictures, text messages, etc. Please ignore the obituary this abuser wrote, it is so disgusting. Paints himself in an amazing light. This is only the beginning. Her death was called a suicide, but Robeson County is investigating it and ALL of this information has been sent to our local police department as well as Robeson County. A protest is being held on the public property outside of the church and walk around a few blocks on Sunday at 9:00 am, even though the news came out today they are closed. This is for Mica. One of her last videos she uploaded to her Facebook was her speaking out about her abuse, and she looks so empty inside.
Sorry if this was confusing, but police have barely released any information except the basics. But the rest were from old articles and people's stories about her. I tried to piece it all together the best I could to show this entire family is about to go down, as they should have a long time ago.
Edited to add: JP Miller announced the cause of death before police did. As if any more suspicion from him was needed..
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Victim: Mica Miller Husband: John Paul (JP) Miller Father of JP: Wayne Miller
When Mica was 14 years old, she lived in Myrtle Beach, SC and started attending youth group at Solid Rock Church. It was there that 28 year old year old JP started grooming her while he was married to his wife, who he shares 5 children with. His charges when he was married to her:
- Knowingly damage property (2x)
- Aggravated assault/deadly weapon
- Possession of a liquor by minor (2x)
- Possession of consumed liquor by a minor
- Possession cannibis <2.5 grams (same night as the minors)
- Contributing to the delinquency of a child
- Domestic battery/bodily harm
- Domestic battery/physical contact
- Assault/assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (2x)
- Being on premises after warning or refuse to leave
To give you an example of what this guy is like when he preaches, In February 2024, here's part of a sermon he read aloud to his churchgoers: You know, a year ago, my wife, they went to Africa they had a wonderful trip and she came back with the idea to start a school in Africa. And 6 weeks ago she "goes to the hospital", gets out, and just leaves me, completely leaves me, drains our bank accounts, and I go, "Guess what? While you're talking bad about me out there I'm building a school in Africa for over 100 kids in order for them to be fed!" ...Goes on about God. then "One day I'm gonna preach to God about getting rich, strong, healthy, and finding a hot wife that loves Jesus! That's what I'm gonna do." Then, he continues to bash Mica saying "When my wife was in the hospital, um you know I looked at her phone, and I counted over the past 2 years, 18 people who had text her and said "If you ever want to talk to someone about your husband, you can talk to me and say anything and I'll keep it confidential." This made him VISIBLY angry while on stage.
Mica filed for divorce and a protective order 48 hours before she was found dead.
The crime: In her final week she made plans to get her hair cut, get help with her car payment because she was a little short after paying the divorce lawyer, and planned on meeting her friends at a church service Sunday, April 28. On Saturday, April 27, Mica left in her work uniform to work at JPeters, a local restaurant. She never showed. Her body was discovered an hour and a half away, in Lumberton, NC. Her cause of death is a gun shot wound to the head. JP was not allowing her family to see her and was pushing for a quick cremation (that was denied and the family has seen her). Hours later, her husband, holds church service as normal Sunday, April 29. He has no remorse, emotion, and cracks jokes during his sermon. In the last 30 seconds of it, he says (and I'm paraphrasing but listening to it as I go) "I have an announcement and I ask that after it you leave the church and do not talk about my announcement. I hope you continue to come to church and serve and give, you know, for the next little bit, I'm taking a little bit of a break, and I don't want to have to worry about the church. My break might be a few days, or a few weeks, I don't know. Uh I got a call late last night my wife has passed away and yeah it was self induced and it was up in North Carolina. And um we'll have a funeral for her next Sunday here at 3:00, and um yeah that's- I'm just, you know, going on adrenaline right now. Yall know she wasn't well mentally and uh she needed her medicine that was hard to get." (There is a video of this, despite JP deleting it from their church YouTube). 3 days later her husband is seen and photographed at Coastal Grand Mall going into a sushi restaurant with his supposed girlfriend, Suzi. He is looking right into the camera. 4 days later he is seen and photographed in a restaurant called Kingstreet Grille with the same supposed girlfriend, Suzi. She is looking at the camera with her eyebrows raised and her hand over her mouth.
On May 1, JP informed a news outlet he could not do their scheduled interview as he was leaving town for a few days. Today, May 3, the church has permanently closed.
SUZI SKINNER'S HUSBAND'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH (Girl from recent photos): it was common knowledge that JP and Suzi had been dating for a years. They h ave been sharing food and blankets at soccer games and they've been seen at the water park. in 2021, Suzi's then husband, who was paralyzed and lived his life in a wheelchair, drowned in a pool and it was "suicide". Yes, you read that right.
WAYNE MILLER (AND ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH): (Living in Myrtle Beach as well) Arrested for hooking up with a minor in a shower, molestation charges, and then had the charges expunged. This was in the 90's. He forced J1 visa students who paid to trail to the US to attend his "bible college", failure to pay them even minimum wage, failure to provide them with adequate shelter, food and more. He had federal charges from ICE for abusing the immigrant students while with him. He was exposed for lewd acts in Pakistan a few years back. He was living in a private society at the time called Eden Garden, which was full of younger boys. Remember, he has a history of molestation. Jerry Savelle, who started a church in Pakistan that Wayne was associated with, passed away on April 14, 2024 with no clear cause of death. In a video, you can see them talk about how Dr. Jerry Seville didn't know all the illegal things Wayne was doing and didn't realize he (Savelle) was contributing to. Also in Pakistan, he had a plan to make a false accusation in the Pakistan Court system because he was about to get exposed for his homosexual relationship and all the sexual abuse he was committing there. The allegations (we don't know what they were) were proven to be false by Pakistan Court this past October. He then had his male lover come to America with his Pakistan sister, and Troy (Wayne's friend) was the "sponsor" to marry the sister so they could come here. An article about Troy from 2003 reads, "A former Myrtle Beach area pastor is facing charges of child molestation. 32-year old Robert Troy Taylor turned himself in to Georgetown County Authorities Saturday. He's the former pastor at the Low Country Community Church in Murrell's Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The charges are reportedly connected to two incidents with 12- year old boys from more than a decade ago." The company you keep.....
JP's OLDER SON: He has a history of domestic abuse against his wife and served time for hitting her over the head with a glass bottle in January 2024.
Search the hashtag JusticeForMica on Facebook and you can see videos, pictures, text messages, etc. Please ignore the obituary this abuser wrote, it is so disgusting. Paints himself in an amazing light. This is only the beginning. Her death was called a suicide, but Robeson County is investigating it and ALL of this information has been sent to our local police department as well as Robeson County. A protest is being held on the public property outside of the church and walk around a few blocks on Sunday at 9:00 am, even though the news came out today they are closed. This is for Mica. One of her last videos she uploaded to her Facebook was her speaking out about her abuse, and she looks so empty inside.
Sorry if this was confusing, but police have barely released any information except the basics. But the rest were from old articles and people's stories about her. I tried to piece it all together the best I could to show this entire family is about to go down, as they should have a long time ago.
Edited to add: JP Miller announced the cause of death before police did. As if any more suspicion from him was needed..
2024.05.04 05:44 blahhh5523 Myrtle Beach Pastor Announces Wife's Death After Sermon, says suicide, but locals are finding evidence that suggest otherwise.
Lumberton is involved.
Even though this case is new, there is SO much information coming out. I will try my best to keep things on topic and not confusing. I urge you to read until the end. It's going to end up being a huge case, there are a couple deaths involved, but we are here mostly and most recently for Mica Miller.
Victim: Mica Miller Husband: John Paul (JP) Miller Father of JP: Wayne Miller
When Mica was 14 years old, she lived in Myrtle Beach, SC and started attending youth group at Solid Rock Church. It was there that 28 year old year old JP started grooming her while he was married to his wife, who he shares 5 children with. His charges when he was married to her:
To give you an example of what this guy is like when he preaches, In February 2024, here's part of a sermon he read aloud to his churchgoers: You know, a year ago, my wife, they went to Africa they had a wonderful trip and she came back with the idea to start a school in Africa. And 6 weeks ago she "goes to the hospital", gets out, and just leaves me, completely leaves me, drains our bank accounts, and I go, "Guess what? While you're talking bad about me out there I'm building a school in Africa for over 100 kids in order for them to be fed!" ...Goes on about God. then "One day I'm gonna preach to God about getting rich, strong, healthy, and finding a hot wife that loves Jesus! That's what I'm gonna do." Then, he continues to bash Mica saying "When my wife was in the hospital, um you know I looked at her phone, and I counted over the past 2 years, 18 people who had text her and said "If you ever want to talk to someone about your husband, you can talk to me and say anything and I'll keep it confidential." This made him VISIBLY angry while on stage.
Mica filed for divorce and a protective order 48 hours before she was found dead.
The crime: In her final week she made plans to get her hair cut, get help with her car payment because she was a little short after paying the divorce lawyer, and planned on meeting her friends at a church service Sunday, April 28. On Saturday, April 27, Mica left in her work uniform to work at JPeters, a local restaurant. She never showed. Her body was discovered an hour and a half away, in Lumberton, NC. Her cause of death is a gun shot wound to the head. JP was not allowing her family to see her and was pushing for a quick cremation (that was denied and the family has seen her). Hours later, her husband, holds church service as normal Sunday, April 29. He has no remorse, emotion, and cracks jokes during his sermon. In the last 30 seconds of it, he says (and I'm paraphrasing but listening to it as I go) "I have an announcement and I ask that after it you leave the church and do not talk about my announcement. I hope you continue to come to church and serve and give, you know, for the next little bit, I'm taking a little bit of a break, and I don't want to have to worry about the church. My break might be a few days, or a few weeks, I don't know. Uh I got a call late last night my wife has passed away and yeah it was self induced and it was up in North Carolina. And um we'll have a funeral for her next Sunday here at 3:00, and um yeah that's- I'm just, you know, going on adrenaline right now. Yall know she wasn't well mentally and uh she needed her medicine that was hard to get." (There is a video of this, despite JP deleting it from their church YouTube). 3 days later her husband is seen and photographed at Coastal Grand Mall going into a sushi restaurant with his supposed girlfriend, Suzi. He is looking right into the camera. 4 days later he is seen and photographed in a restaurant called Kingstreet Grille with the same supposed girlfriend, Suzi. She is looking at the camera with her eyebrows raised and her hand over her mouth.
On May 1, JP informed a news outlet he could not do their scheduled interview as he was leaving town for a few days. Today, May 3, the church has permanently closed.
SUZI SKINNER'S HUSBAND'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH (Girl from recent photos): it was common knowledge that JP and Suzi had been dating for a years. They h ave been sharing food and blankets at soccer games and they've been seen at the water park. in 2021, Suzi's then husband, who was paralyzed and lived his life in a wheelchair, drowned in a pool and it was "suicide". Yes, you read that right.
WAYNE MILLER (AND ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH): (Living in Myrtle Beach as well) Arrested for hooking up with a minor in a shower, molestation charges, and then had the charges expunged. This was in the 90's. He forced J1 visa students who paid to trail to the US to attend his "bible college", failure to pay them even minimum wage, failure to provide them with adequate shelter, food and more. He had federal charges from ICE for abusing the immigrant students while with him. He was exposed for lewd acts in Pakistan a few years back. He was living in a private society at the time called Eden Garden, which was full of younger boys. Remember, he has a history of molestation. Jerry Savelle, who started a church in Pakistan that Wayne was associated with, passed away on April 14, 2024 with no clear cause of death. In a video, you can see them talk about how Dr. Jerry Seville didn't know all the illegal things Wayne was doing and didn't realize he (Savelle) was contributing to. Also in Pakistan, he had a plan to make a false accusation in the Pakistan Court system because he was about to get exposed for his homosexual relationship and all the sexual abuse he was committing there. The allegations (we don't know what they were) were proven to be false by Pakistan Court this past October. He then had his male lover come to America with his Pakistan sister, and Troy (Wayne's friend) was the "sponsor" to marry the sister so they could come here. An article about Troy from 2003 reads, "A former Myrtle Beach area pastor is facing charges of child molestation. 32-year old Robert Troy Taylor turned himself in to Georgetown County Authorities Saturday. He's the former pastor at the Low Country Community Church in Murrell's Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The charges are reportedly connected to two incidents with 12- year old boys from more than a decade ago." The company you keep.....
JP's OLDER SON: He has a history of domestic abuse against his wife and served time for hitting her over the head with a glass bottle in January 2024.
Search the hashtag JusticeForMica on Facebook and you can see videos, pictures, text messages, etc. Please ignore the obituary this abuser wrote, it is so disgusting. Paints himself in an amazing light. This is only the beginning. Her death was called a suicide, but Robeson County is investigating it and ALL of this information has been sent to our local police department as well as Robeson County. A protest is being held on the public property outside of the church and walk around a few blocks on Sunday at 9:00 am, even though the news came out today they are closed. This is for Mica. One of her last videos she uploaded to her Facebook was her speaking out about her abuse, and she looks so empty inside.
Sorry if this was confusing, but police have barely released any information except the basics. But the rest were from old articles and people's stories about her. I tried to piece it all together the best I could to show this entire family is about to go down, as they should have a long time ago.
Edited to add: JP Miller announced the cause of death before police did. As if any more suspicion from him was needed..
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Even though this case is new, there is SO much information coming out. I will try my best to keep things on topic and not confusing. I urge you to read until the end. It's going to end up being a huge case, there are a couple deaths involved, but we are here mostly and most recently for Mica Miller.
Victim: Mica Miller Husband: John Paul (JP) Miller Father of JP: Wayne Miller
When Mica was 14 years old, she lived in Myrtle Beach, SC and started attending youth group at Solid Rock Church. It was there that 28 year old year old JP started grooming her while he was married to his wife, who he shares 5 children with. His charges when he was married to her:
- Knowingly damage property (2x)
- Aggravated assault/deadly weapon
- Possession of a liquor by minor (2x)
- Possession of consumed liquor by a minor
- Possession cannibis <2.5 grams (same night as the minors)
- Contributing to the delinquency of a child
- Domestic battery/bodily harm
- Domestic battery/physical contact
- Assault/assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (2x)
- Being on premises after warning or refuse to leave
To give you an example of what this guy is like when he preaches, In February 2024, here's part of a sermon he read aloud to his churchgoers: You know, a year ago, my wife, they went to Africa they had a wonderful trip and she came back with the idea to start a school in Africa. And 6 weeks ago she "goes to the hospital", gets out, and just leaves me, completely leaves me, drains our bank accounts, and I go, "Guess what? While you're talking bad about me out there I'm building a school in Africa for over 100 kids in order for them to be fed!" ...Goes on about God. then "One day I'm gonna preach to God about getting rich, strong, healthy, and finding a hot wife that loves Jesus! That's what I'm gonna do." Then, he continues to bash Mica saying "When my wife was in the hospital, um you know I looked at her phone, and I counted over the past 2 years, 18 people who had text her and said "If you ever want to talk to someone about your husband, you can talk to me and say anything and I'll keep it confidential." This made him VISIBLY angry while on stage.
Mica filed for divorce and a protective order 48 hours before she was found dead.
The crime: In her final week she made plans to get her hair cut, get help with her car payment because she was a little short after paying the divorce lawyer, and planned on meeting her friends at a church service Sunday, April 28. On Saturday, April 27, Mica left in her work uniform to work at JPeters, a local restaurant. She never showed. Her body was discovered an hour and a half away, in Lumberton, NC. Her cause of death is a gun shot wound to the head. JP was not allowing her family to see her and was pushing for a quick cremation (that was denied and the family has seen her). Hours later, her husband, holds church service as normal Sunday, April 29. He has no remorse, emotion, and cracks jokes during his sermon. In the last 30 seconds of it, he says (and I'm paraphrasing but listening to it as I go) "I have an announcement and I ask that after it you leave the church and do not talk about my announcement. I hope you continue to come to church and serve and give, you know, for the next little bit, I'm taking a little bit of a break, and I don't want to have to worry about the church. My break might be a few days, or a few weeks, I don't know. Uh I got a call late last night my wife has passed away and yeah it was self induced and it was up in North Carolina. And um we'll have a funeral for her next Sunday here at 3:00, and um yeah that's- I'm just, you know, going on adrenaline right now. Yall know she wasn't well mentally and uh she needed her medicine that was hard to get." (There is a video of this, despite JP deleting it from their church YouTube). 3 days later her husband is seen and photographed at Coastal Grand Mall going into a sushi restaurant with his supposed girlfriend, Suzi. He is looking right into the camera. 4 days later he is seen and photographed in a restaurant called Kingstreet Grille with the same supposed girlfriend, Suzi. She is looking at the camera with her eyebrows raised and her hand over her mouth.
On May 1, JP informed a news outlet he could not do their scheduled interview as he was leaving town for a few days. Today, May 3, the church has permanently closed.
SUZI SKINNER'S HUSBAND'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH (Girl from recent photos): it was common knowledge that JP and Suzi had been dating for a years. They h ave been sharing food and blankets at soccer games and they've been seen at the water park. in 2021, Suzi's then husband, who was paralyzed and lived his life in a wheelchair, drowned in a pool and it was "suicide". Yes, you read that right.
WAYNE MILLER (AND ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH): (Living in Myrtle Beach as well) Arrested for hooking up with a minor in a shower, molestation charges, and then had the charges expunged. This was in the 90's. He forced J1 visa students who paid to trail to the US to attend his "bible college", failure to pay them even minimum wage, failure to provide them with adequate shelter, food and more. He had federal charges from ICE for abusing the immigrant students while with him. He was exposed for lewd acts in Pakistan a few years back. He was living in a private society at the time called Eden Garden, which was full of younger boys. Remember, he has a history of molestation. Jerry Savelle, who started a church in Pakistan that Wayne was associated with, passed away on April 14, 2024 with no clear cause of death. In a video, you can see them talk about how Dr. Jerry Seville didn't know all the illegal things Wayne was doing and didn't realize he (Savelle) was contributing to. Also in Pakistan, he had a plan to make a false accusation in the Pakistan Court system because he was about to get exposed for his homosexual relationship and all the sexual abuse he was committing there. The allegations (we don't know what they were) were proven to be false by Pakistan Court this past October. He then had his male lover come to America with his Pakistan sister, and Troy (Wayne's friend) was the "sponsor" to marry the sister so they could come here. An article about Troy from 2003 reads, "A former Myrtle Beach area pastor is facing charges of child molestation. 32-year old Robert Troy Taylor turned himself in to Georgetown County Authorities Saturday. He's the former pastor at the Low Country Community Church in Murrell's Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The charges are reportedly connected to two incidents with 12- year old boys from more than a decade ago." The company you keep.....
JP's OLDER SON: He has a history of domestic abuse against his wife and served time for hitting her over the head with a glass bottle in January 2024.
Search the hashtag JusticeForMica on Facebook and you can see videos, pictures, text messages, etc. Please ignore the obituary this abuser wrote, it is so disgusting. Paints himself in an amazing light. This is only the beginning. Her death was called a suicide, but Robeson County is investigating it and ALL of this information has been sent to our local police department as well as Robeson County. A protest is being held on the public property outside of the church and walk around a few blocks on Sunday at 9:00 am, even though the news came out today they are closed. This is for Mica. One of her last videos she uploaded to her Facebook was her speaking out about her abuse, and she looks so empty inside.
Sorry if this was confusing, but police have barely released any information except the basics. But the rest were from old articles and people's stories about her. I tried to piece it all together the best I could to show this entire family is about to go down, as they should have a long time ago.
Edited to add: JP Miller announced the cause of death before police did. As if any more suspicion from him was needed..
2024.05.04 05:42 blahhh5523 Myrtle Beach Pastor Announces Wife's Death After Sermon, says suicide, but locals are finding evidence that suggest otherwise.
3:00 pm est 5/4/24 update: someone was arrested from the church today. No word on a name…yet.
Even though this case is new, there is SO much information coming out. I will try my best to keep things on topic and not confusing. I urge you to read until the end. It's going to end up being a huge case, there are a couple deaths involved, but we are here mostly and most recently for Mica Miller.
Victim: Mica Miller Husband: John Paul (JP) Miller Father of JP: Wayne Miller
When Mica was 14 years old, she lived in Myrtle Beach, SC and started attending youth group at Solid Rock Church. It was there that 28 year old year old JP started grooming her while he was married to his wife, who he shares 5 children with. His charges when he was married to her:
To give you an example of what this guy is like when he preaches, In February 2024, here's part of a sermon he read aloud to his churchgoers: You know, a year ago, my wife, they went to Africa they had a wonderful trip and she came back with the idea to start a school in Africa. And 6 weeks ago she "goes to the hospital", gets out, and just leaves me, completely leaves me, drains our bank accounts, and I go, "Guess what? While you're talking bad about me out there I'm building a school in Africa for over 100 kids in order for them to be fed!" ...Goes on about God. then "One day I'm gonna preach to God about getting rich, strong, healthy, and finding a hot wife that loves Jesus! That's what I'm gonna do." Then, he continues to bash Mica saying "When my wife was in the hospital, um you know I looked at her phone, and I counted over the past 2 years, 18 people who had text her and said "If you ever want to talk to someone about your husband, you can talk to me and say anything and I'll keep it confidential." This made him VISIBLY angry while on stage.
Mica filed for divorce and a protective order 48 hours before she was found dead.
The crime: In her final week she made plans to get her hair cut, get help with her car payment because she was a little short after paying the divorce lawyer, and planned on meeting her friends at a church service Sunday, April 28. On Saturday, April 27, Mica left in her work uniform to work at JPeters, a local restaurant. She never showed. Her body was discovered an hour and a half away, in Lumberton, NC. Her cause of death is a gun shot wound to the head. JP was not allowing her family to see her and was pushing for a quick cremation (that was denied and the family has seen her). Hours later, her husband, holds church service as normal Sunday, April 29. He has no remorse, emotion, and cracks jokes during his sermon. In the last 30 seconds of it, he says (and I'm paraphrasing but listening to it as I go) "I have an announcement and I ask that after it you leave the church and do not talk about my announcement. I hope you continue to come to church and serve and give, you know, for the next little bit, I'm taking a little bit of a break, and I don't want to have to worry about the church. My break might be a few days, or a few weeks, I don't know. Uh I got a call late last night my wife has passed away and yeah it was self induced and it was up in North Carolina. And um we'll have a funeral for her next Sunday here at 3:00, and um yeah that's- I'm just, you know, going on adrenaline right now. Yall know she wasn't well mentally and uh she needed her medicine that was hard to get." (There is a video of this, despite JP deleting it from their church YouTube). 3 days later her husband is seen and photographed at Coastal Grand Mall going into a sushi restaurant with his supposed girlfriend, Suzi. He is looking right into the camera. 4 days later he is seen and photographed in a restaurant called Kingstreet Grille with the same supposed girlfriend, Suzi. She is looking at the camera with her eyebrows raised and her hand over her mouth.
On May 1, JP informed a news outlet he could not do their scheduled interview as he was leaving town for a few days. Today, May 3, the church has permanently closed.
SUZI SKINNER'S HUSBAND'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH (Girl from recent photos): it was common knowledge that JP and Suzi had been dating for a years. They h ave been sharing food and blankets at soccer games and they've been seen at the water park. in 2021, Suzi's then husband, who was paralyzed and lived his life in a wheelchair, drowned in a pool and it was "accident". Yes, you read that right.
WAYNE MILLER (AND ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH): (Living in Myrtle Beach as well) Arrested for hooking up with a minor in a shower, molestation charges, and then had the charges expunged. This was in the 90's. He forced J1 visa students who paid to trail to the US to attend his "bible college", failure to pay them even minimum wage, failure to provide them with adequate shelter, food and more. He had federal charges from ICE for abusing the immigrant students while with him. He was exposed for lewd acts in Pakistan a few years back. He was living in a private society at the time called Eden Garden, which was full of younger boys. Remember, he has a history of molestation. Jerry Savelle, who started a church in Pakistan that Wayne was associated with, passed away on April 14, 2024 with no clear cause of death. In a video, you can see them talk about how Dr. Jerry Seville didn't know all the illegal things Wayne was doing and didn't realize he (Savelle) was contributing to. Also in Pakistan, he had a plan to make a false accusation in the Pakistan Court system because he was about to get exposed for his homosexual relationship and all the sexual abuse he was committing there. The allegations (we don't know what they were) were proven to be false by Pakistan Court this past October. He then had his male lover come to America with his Pakistan sister, and Troy (Wayne's friend) was the "sponsor" to marry the sister so they could come here. An article about Troy from 2003 reads, "A former Myrtle Beach area pastor is facing charges of child molestation. 32-year old Robert Troy Taylor turned himself in to Georgetown County Authorities Saturday. He's the former pastor at the Low Country Community Church in Murrell's Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The charges are reportedly connected to two incidents with 12- year old boys from more than a decade ago." The company you keep.....
JP's OLDER SON: He has a history of domestic abuse against his wife and served time for hitting her over the head with a glass bottle in January 2024.
Search the hashtag JusticeForMica on Facebook and you can see videos, pictures, text messages, etc. Please ignore the obituary this abuser wrote, it is so disgusting. Paints himself in an amazing light. This is only the beginning. Her death was called a suicide, but Robeson County is investigating it and ALL of this information has been sent to our local police department as well as Robeson County. A protest is being held on the public property outside of the church and walk around a few blocks on Sunday at 9:00 am, even though the news came out today they are closed. This is for Mica. One of her last videos she uploaded to her Facebook was her speaking out about her abuse, and she looks so empty inside.
Sorry if this was confusing, but police have barely released any information except the basics. But the rest were from old articles and people's stories about her. I tried to piece it all together the best I could to show this entire family is about to go down, as they should have a long time ago.
Edited to add: JP Miller announced the cause of death before police did. As if any more suspicion from him was needed..
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Even though this case is new, there is SO much information coming out. I will try my best to keep things on topic and not confusing. I urge you to read until the end. It's going to end up being a huge case, there are a couple deaths involved, but we are here mostly and most recently for Mica Miller.
Victim: Mica Miller Husband: John Paul (JP) Miller Father of JP: Wayne Miller
When Mica was 14 years old, she lived in Myrtle Beach, SC and started attending youth group at Solid Rock Church. It was there that 28 year old year old JP started grooming her while he was married to his wife, who he shares 5 children with. His charges when he was married to her:
- Knowingly damage property (2x)
- Aggravated assault/deadly weapon
- Possession of a liquor by minor (2x)
- Possession of consumed liquor by a minor
- Possession cannibis <2.5 grams (same night as the minors)
- Contributing to the delinquency of a child
- Domestic battery/bodily harm
- Domestic battery/physical contact
- Assault/assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (2x)
- Being on premises after warning or refuse to leave
To give you an example of what this guy is like when he preaches, In February 2024, here's part of a sermon he read aloud to his churchgoers: You know, a year ago, my wife, they went to Africa they had a wonderful trip and she came back with the idea to start a school in Africa. And 6 weeks ago she "goes to the hospital", gets out, and just leaves me, completely leaves me, drains our bank accounts, and I go, "Guess what? While you're talking bad about me out there I'm building a school in Africa for over 100 kids in order for them to be fed!" ...Goes on about God. then "One day I'm gonna preach to God about getting rich, strong, healthy, and finding a hot wife that loves Jesus! That's what I'm gonna do." Then, he continues to bash Mica saying "When my wife was in the hospital, um you know I looked at her phone, and I counted over the past 2 years, 18 people who had text her and said "If you ever want to talk to someone about your husband, you can talk to me and say anything and I'll keep it confidential." This made him VISIBLY angry while on stage.
Mica filed for divorce and a protective order 48 hours before she was found dead.
The crime: In her final week she made plans to get her hair cut, get help with her car payment because she was a little short after paying the divorce lawyer, and planned on meeting her friends at a church service Sunday, April 28. On Saturday, April 27, Mica left in her work uniform to work at JPeters, a local restaurant. She never showed. Her body was discovered an hour and a half away, in Lumberton, NC. Her cause of death is a gun shot wound to the head. JP was not allowing her family to see her and was pushing for a quick cremation (that was denied and the family has seen her). Hours later, her husband, holds church service as normal Sunday, April 29. He has no remorse, emotion, and cracks jokes during his sermon. In the last 30 seconds of it, he says (and I'm paraphrasing but listening to it as I go) "I have an announcement and I ask that after it you leave the church and do not talk about my announcement. I hope you continue to come to church and serve and give, you know, for the next little bit, I'm taking a little bit of a break, and I don't want to have to worry about the church. My break might be a few days, or a few weeks, I don't know. Uh I got a call late last night my wife has passed away and yeah it was self induced and it was up in North Carolina. And um we'll have a funeral for her next Sunday here at 3:00, and um yeah that's- I'm just, you know, going on adrenaline right now. Yall know she wasn't well mentally and uh she needed her medicine that was hard to get." (There is a video of this, despite JP deleting it from their church YouTube). 3 days later her husband is seen and photographed at Coastal Grand Mall going into a sushi restaurant with his supposed girlfriend, Suzi. He is looking right into the camera. 4 days later he is seen and photographed in a restaurant called Kingstreet Grille with the same supposed girlfriend, Suzi. She is looking at the camera with her eyebrows raised and her hand over her mouth.
On May 1, JP informed a news outlet he could not do their scheduled interview as he was leaving town for a few days. Today, May 3, the church has permanently closed.
SUZI SKINNER'S HUSBAND'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH (Girl from recent photos): it was common knowledge that JP and Suzi had been dating for a years. They h ave been sharing food and blankets at soccer games and they've been seen at the water park. in 2021, Suzi's then husband, who was paralyzed and lived his life in a wheelchair, drowned in a pool and it was "accident". Yes, you read that right.
WAYNE MILLER (AND ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH): (Living in Myrtle Beach as well) Arrested for hooking up with a minor in a shower, molestation charges, and then had the charges expunged. This was in the 90's. He forced J1 visa students who paid to trail to the US to attend his "bible college", failure to pay them even minimum wage, failure to provide them with adequate shelter, food and more. He had federal charges from ICE for abusing the immigrant students while with him. He was exposed for lewd acts in Pakistan a few years back. He was living in a private society at the time called Eden Garden, which was full of younger boys. Remember, he has a history of molestation. Jerry Savelle, who started a church in Pakistan that Wayne was associated with, passed away on April 14, 2024 with no clear cause of death. In a video, you can see them talk about how Dr. Jerry Seville didn't know all the illegal things Wayne was doing and didn't realize he (Savelle) was contributing to. Also in Pakistan, he had a plan to make a false accusation in the Pakistan Court system because he was about to get exposed for his homosexual relationship and all the sexual abuse he was committing there. The allegations (we don't know what they were) were proven to be false by Pakistan Court this past October. He then had his male lover come to America with his Pakistan sister, and Troy (Wayne's friend) was the "sponsor" to marry the sister so they could come here. An article about Troy from 2003 reads, "A former Myrtle Beach area pastor is facing charges of child molestation. 32-year old Robert Troy Taylor turned himself in to Georgetown County Authorities Saturday. He's the former pastor at the Low Country Community Church in Murrell's Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The charges are reportedly connected to two incidents with 12- year old boys from more than a decade ago." The company you keep.....
JP's OLDER SON: He has a history of domestic abuse against his wife and served time for hitting her over the head with a glass bottle in January 2024.
Search the hashtag JusticeForMica on Facebook and you can see videos, pictures, text messages, etc. Please ignore the obituary this abuser wrote, it is so disgusting. Paints himself in an amazing light. This is only the beginning. Her death was called a suicide, but Robeson County is investigating it and ALL of this information has been sent to our local police department as well as Robeson County. A protest is being held on the public property outside of the church and walk around a few blocks on Sunday at 9:00 am, even though the news came out today they are closed. This is for Mica. One of her last videos she uploaded to her Facebook was her speaking out about her abuse, and she looks so empty inside.
Sorry if this was confusing, but police have barely released any information except the basics. But the rest were from old articles and people's stories about her. I tried to piece it all together the best I could to show this entire family is about to go down, as they should have a long time ago.
Edited to add: JP Miller announced the cause of death before police did. As if any more suspicion from him was needed..