During my first few months in Japan, I realized I needed a new futon. Mine was flat, old, and had strange orange spots. No matter how often I hung it outside in the sun and beat the crap out of it, it was just, done. As I didn’t own a car, I walked 45 minutes to a home store, bought a futon, and carried it back. In my arms. Passerby, both vehicular and pedestrian, stared in a most indiscreet way. What was this odd foreigner doing walking along the road with a giant futon in her arms? It was only when I needed a futon pad later on that I realized I could ask for a home delivery (as that particular store offered it).
HOW TO: Find (good) deodorant in Japan
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Hi everyone!
I recently organized and listed all the "how to" posts on the "how to..." page (link above). I hope this will prove to be an easier way of finding the resources you need, more quickly.
In addition, there is a list of "how to - categories" on the right side of this page. The monthly blog archives are also on the right side under this. Finally, feel free to do a site search if you still can't find what you need. But, the "how to..." page has every post listed! Let me know what you think.
Thanks all! Look for interesting new posts this week!
I recently organized and listed all the "how to" posts on the "how to..." page (link above). I hope this will prove to be an easier way of finding the resources you need, more quickly.
In addition, there is a list of "how to - categories" on the right side of this page. The monthly blog archives are also on the right side under this. Finally, feel free to do a site search if you still can't find what you need. But, the "how to..." page has every post listed! Let me know what you think.
Thanks all! Look for interesting new posts this week!
HOW TO: Return an Item (to a Store)
Ever wonder what to do with something you ordered or bought here in Japan, but realized soon after that it doesn't fit, or work, or something else undesirable?
I had this problem during my first years here, when I accidentally bought something that didn't fit or realized I actually didn't want what I had bought after a couple days. Every time I asked someone how I could go about doing a return, yes even those who speak Japanese, they didn't know what to do. They had never done it before, they said. Maybe it's just me, but I'm a buy it and try it kind of gal. And call me strange, but I'm also far too lazy to try on clothes at the store, and do my best to guess the size (which explains my inclination to shop online). Usually, these tactics are successful. But on the rare occasion that something just doesn't fit, (or you later decide you hate it, or maybe shouldn't have spent that much money on it), what to do?
I had this problem during my first years here, when I accidentally bought something that didn't fit or realized I actually didn't want what I had bought after a couple days. Every time I asked someone how I could go about doing a return, yes even those who speak Japanese, they didn't know what to do. They had never done it before, they said. Maybe it's just me, but I'm a buy it and try it kind of gal. And call me strange, but I'm also far too lazy to try on clothes at the store, and do my best to guess the size (which explains my inclination to shop online). Usually, these tactics are successful. But on the rare occasion that something just doesn't fit, (or you later decide you hate it, or maybe shouldn't have spent that much money on it), what to do?
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