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Thud
@thuddert.bsky.social
Spends way too much time on trying to learn Japanese.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ten games to get to know me:

Digimon World
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Mother 3
Yoshi's Island
Sekiro
Metroid Prime 2
Trails in the Sky 3rd
Dragon Quest XI
Kirby's Dreamland
Picross 3D Round 2
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I thought I used steam earlier than that but yeah I was always falcoming.
August 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I am artist
July 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Day 22: Narita

I took the Keisei Skyliner to Narita. Then I dropped my checked bagage off and proceeded to go through security. I had my final matcha latte of the trip and some food before heading to the boarding gate.
April 8, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Day 21: Ebisu

I headed to Ebisu to try out Da Michele here. It does not compare to the one in Napoli, but it was still great. Some tiramisu to finish off an amazing trip. Afterwards I took the subway back to my hotel and prepared for tomorrow's flight.
April 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Day 21: Shinjuku

I headed to Kinokuniya. This bookstore had 8 floors for the public. I visited the 8th floor for some more manga. A brief visit to the 7th floor for the nihongo jouzu. Finally, the 2nd floor for the lounge and some literature. I had some ice cream later on.
April 7, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Day 21: Shibuya

I headed to the Parco building in Shibuya. I visited several shops there, including the Nintendo Tokyo store. Afterwards, I had enough of Shibuya, truly a terrible place that reeks.
April 7, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Day 21: Meguro

I headed to Meguro to have some early lunch. A Cuban sandwich with matcha latte. Afterwards, I headed to the Meguro river to watch the cherry blossom float.
April 7, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Day 20: Tokyo

We then headed towards Tokyo station for dinner. A small detour to the Imperial Palace gardens for some choice shots. Dinner was yakiniku, it was good. Afterwards, I headed back to my hotel to show my goods for the day.
April 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Day 20: Solamachi

Then we browsed around the Solamachi shops. There was a jump store and pokemon center which was nice.
April 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Day 20: Sumida Aquarium

Next was the Sumida Aquarium, which was pretty neat. It had two floors of fish, some penguins and seals. They had schedules for them in the kitchen. The penguins had their own relationship chart. No same sex relationships here, but there was some infidelity going on.
April 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Day 20: Tokyo Skytree

Headed up to Tokyo Skytree with a friend from discord. There was a collaboration going on with My Hero Academia. The view from the observation deck was pretty great.
April 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Day 19: Ueno Park

I headed to Ueno Park to meet up with someone. It was nice seeing him again. We walked a bit, taking in the sights, and then headed for dinner. Was some nice unagi.
April 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Day 19: Shinkansen to Tokyo

I checked out of the hotel and took the shinkansen from Hakata to Tokyo. I can now say I saw the entire line from beginning to end. It was about 5.5 hours on the nozomi train, travelling 1000 km. I saw Fuji on the way.
April 5, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Day 18: Hakata

I took the subway back to Hakata station. There I had some good sushi. Tuna, yellowtail, shell miso soup, sea bream and flounder. There was a nice Chinese man talking to me, he actually studied here in Fukuoka. Afterwards I headed back to my hotel to rest for the night.
April 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Day 18: Maizuru and Ohori Park

I walked further to the parks in the title. They're adjacent to each other. There was a cherry blossom festival going on, so it was pretty lively. The Japanese garden was unfortunately closed, but I had a nice walk today and that's all that matters really.
April 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Day 18: Parco and Mandarake

On my way to Ohori Park I stumbled upon Parco and Mandarake. I had to go look around even if I didn't end up buying anything. I got a yuzu tea afterwards at a cafe nearby.
April 4, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Day 18: Kirby Cafe Hakata

I had made reservations at Kirby Cafe Hakata today at 12:00h. I got the green greens drink, simple curry and the mouthful dessert. It was quite tasty and a fun experience.
April 4, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Day 17: Hakata

I got back to Hakata station by bus. Spent some time shopping stores. Had an amazing Hakata ramen and gyoza in one of the restaurants on the 10th floor. Afterwards I headed back to my hotel to show the goods.
April 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Day 17: Kyushu National Museum

I then went to the Kyushu National Museum. They had a special exhibit about Haniwa, which the Yamato made in the Kofun era for high kings at burials. The main exhibit had stuff from the Jomon to late Edo period. I then had mochi afterwards.
April 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Day 17: Dazaifu Tenmangu

I took the bus from Hakata station to Dazaifu station. Then I saw the temple Dazaifu Tenmangu. Had some lunch nearby a pond.
It was shrimp tempura udon. Pretty good.
April 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Day 16: Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

I walked to the park I passed earlier and entered. There were flowers and in the zoo some animals. I took some pics at Flower Hill and then walked back to the station. At Hakata, I had Saga wagyu for dinner.
April 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Day 16: Marine World Uminonakamichi

I took the train to an aquarium in Fukuoka. They had fish from around Kyushu. After seeing most of it I had a hamburger in the restaurant.
April 2, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Day 15: Dejima

I headed to Dejima, a place where the Dutch traded with Japan. They also lived there. The buildings have been reconstructed based on materials and building styles of the late 19th century. Afterwards I had kakuni manju. I asked for their recommendation. It was quite good.
April 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM