How to Recycle in Japan
Measuring 240 metres (790 feet) in length, the hangar used had formed part of the reparations Germany paid to Japan after World War I. The resident OH-6D was originally delivered to the JGSDF in October 1989. Having been based at the Utsunomiya Aviation School, as evidenced by the “SU” unit marking, the aircraft was also displayed there for a time before being moved to its current location to replace another OH-6D (31187) in 2013. (Above) The Kasumigaura collection’s Hughes TH-55J training helicopter, as it was in the spring of 2002. According to Japanese sources, the aircraft had only been on charge for just over a year and
a half when withdrawn from service in 1976.
In major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, there are numerous international cafes and language exchange events specifically designed to bring people from diverse backgrounds together. These venues provide a comfortable setting for socializing, practicing language skills, and making friends who are open to cultural exchange. Keep an eye out for events advertised online or through community bulletin boards. From Shinjuku, you can take a bus that goes directly to Fuji Q Highland and purchase a 1-day pass for 6,200 yen. 1-day pass comes with facial registration upon entry, meaning, you don’t need to wear scratchy bracelets or always have to look for your ticket.
From liquor to books, the “Off” markets have a huge variety of goods available. Note that certain markets vary widely as far as availability and location, so make sure there’s a branch of the one that suits you close at hand, as each store is usually dedicated to one category of items. If you’re interested in trying to sell rather than donate, there are several options in Japan – especially for brand-name items, electronics, and smaller valuable items. Make sure the clothes are in clear plastic bags, and place them wherever you put your trash and recycling out. Be warned that sometimes, rainy days will keep trash collectors from recycling particular items, so give yourself a little leeway just in case.
The Kitakyushu Natural History Museum is home to several Dinosaur skeletal casts and samples of Kyushu’s native wildlife! You can even see dinosaurs which lived in Kyushu, such as the predator Kyushuvenator (name pending). The museum is located at Spaceworld station, which is named after the former amusement park which was demolished during my first year in Japan. There are moon rocks from the former park in the museum (donated by NASA!). Which is why I can’t talk about Kusatsu onsen without mentioning Yubatake as it is the symbol of Kusatsu, and as such it is impossible to miss because it is located directly in the middle of the town.
Initially designed and developed by MHI, the MU-300 Diamond 1 business jet did not live up to the sales expectations that followed the prototype’s first flight, now nearly 40 years ago, in August 1978. However, its production rights having been sold to the famous U.S. company Beechcraft, the JASDF—influenced by the type’s adoption as the U.S. Air Force’s T-1A Jayhawk—ended up acquiring 12 likewise for multiengine jet training as the T-400 between 1994 and 2002. Although Mitsubishi had reportedly completed 92 airframes, the large U.S. (昭和天皇)行幸記念 (Monument Commemorating Imperial Visit)
A monochrome photo of this monument, which is dated May 4, 1933, is on display in the museum. Apparently, the monument is just discernible in the distance of the photo (included earlier) looking across the airfield that day.
To maximize the aircraft’s public relations value, guided tours commenced in October 2004 and have continued on a regular basis ever since. It is not every day that you come across a jet aircraft parked on the forecourt of a car main dealer’s service centre. Some drivers unfamiliar with the locale must be momentarily taken aback by that very sight as they pass Saitama Subaru Sakitama Garden, heading along the road that follows the Musashi Canal in the city of Gyoda. Suspended from the ceiling inside the street-level entrance is Sud Aviation SE.3160 Alouette III JA9020, named Chidori 1 (Plover 1). A plaque provides the information that the TFD’s aviation unit was formed in November 1966.
Isetan has tall and plus sizes available online and in their Clover stores which offer sizes up to 19 (U.S. size 16) and Clover Plus (Japanese site) with sizes up to 27 (U.S. 24). Some Marui stores have a branch called 01Model (Japanese site) which have clothes for “model sized” women over 166 cm tall and up to size 23 (U.S. 20), as well as shoes up to size 26.5 cm. It goes without saying that these department store chains offer higher quality goods than stores like Uniqlo. Japanese plus size fashion magazine La Farfa (Japanese site) has been breaking the mold by featuring trendy clothing in bigger sizes in Japan.
Today (below), the aircraft and the port cockpit door
in particular seem to be suffering from the ravages of time spent open to the elements, despite
having been given a new coat of paint circa 2008. December 13, 2014, will mark
the 40th anniversary of this helicopter’s delivery to the JGSDF. As the bus service is infrequent, visitors should aim to be back at the bus stop in Gunge in plenty of time. The nearby coffee shop Ikoi (meaning relax) provides the perfect waiting room. The Mitsu Seiki collection’s F-1 retains the markings of its time assigned to the 6th Sqn at Tsuiki AB, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Gaijinpot Classifieds fall under the same category as Mottainai Japan and Tokyo Freecycle. Gaijinpot’s website is mostly known for their expat-friendly job listservs, but it has also slowly expanded to become a one-stop shop for all of the goods and services essential for foreign residents in Japan. Big ticket items can be posted on the website with fairly good results. The website doesn’t have a huge audience, and it may take some time to get a good bite on your nicer items. The collection agent on the telephone will tell you how many of each ticket to buy, so be sure to write down how many A tickets, B tickets, etc.
After completing “check-in” and “boarding” procedures, “passengers” enter the museum at the second level, where they are greeted by a display, entitled 100 Famous Aircraft and featuring 1/25th scale precision models in five showcases. Extending along the wall, timelines give bilingual details of milestones in world and Japanese aircraft history. 広島遺品買取 J-HangarSpace decided to arrive in style and took a 15-minute, 2,000 yen taxi ride from Kawaguchiko Station to the museum. This was offset by making use of an infrequent but free community bus for the journey back to the station. The bus stop is located directly in front of the entrance to the museum car park, on the opposite side of the road.
We are currently displaying a latest sculpture by Akira YOSHIDA. Near the station, there’s a cute home decor shop called Hitotsubuno umi. The theme of the shop is relaxation, and the inside has a comforting atmosphere. You’ll find dishes, vases, artwork, essential oils for aromatherapy, and much more inside.
The aircraft’s tranquil, Zen-like location is far removed from the noise and frenzied activity of
the flight line. (Above left)This overhead view of JA9071 was taken through the window of the 10F cafeteria. The roof is declared out of bounds on windy and/or rainy days.(Right) Despite having been exposed to
the elements for a number of years, JA9071 remains in good condition. Naturally, the museum also contains fire engines and other equipment and makes effective use of dioramas to look back at firefighting in Tokyo through the ages. In the summer, the building serves as a cool (in both meanings of the word), informative oasis.
a half when withdrawn from service in 1976.
In major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, there are numerous international cafes and language exchange events specifically designed to bring people from diverse backgrounds together. These venues provide a comfortable setting for socializing, practicing language skills, and making friends who are open to cultural exchange. Keep an eye out for events advertised online or through community bulletin boards. From Shinjuku, you can take a bus that goes directly to Fuji Q Highland and purchase a 1-day pass for 6,200 yen. 1-day pass comes with facial registration upon entry, meaning, you don’t need to wear scratchy bracelets or always have to look for your ticket.
From liquor to books, the “Off” markets have a huge variety of goods available. Note that certain markets vary widely as far as availability and location, so make sure there’s a branch of the one that suits you close at hand, as each store is usually dedicated to one category of items. If you’re interested in trying to sell rather than donate, there are several options in Japan – especially for brand-name items, electronics, and smaller valuable items. Make sure the clothes are in clear plastic bags, and place them wherever you put your trash and recycling out. Be warned that sometimes, rainy days will keep trash collectors from recycling particular items, so give yourself a little leeway just in case.
The Kitakyushu Natural History Museum is home to several Dinosaur skeletal casts and samples of Kyushu’s native wildlife! You can even see dinosaurs which lived in Kyushu, such as the predator Kyushuvenator (name pending). The museum is located at Spaceworld station, which is named after the former amusement park which was demolished during my first year in Japan. There are moon rocks from the former park in the museum (donated by NASA!). Which is why I can’t talk about Kusatsu onsen without mentioning Yubatake as it is the symbol of Kusatsu, and as such it is impossible to miss because it is located directly in the middle of the town.
Initially designed and developed by MHI, the MU-300 Diamond 1 business jet did not live up to the sales expectations that followed the prototype’s first flight, now nearly 40 years ago, in August 1978. However, its production rights having been sold to the famous U.S. company Beechcraft, the JASDF—influenced by the type’s adoption as the U.S. Air Force’s T-1A Jayhawk—ended up acquiring 12 likewise for multiengine jet training as the T-400 between 1994 and 2002. Although Mitsubishi had reportedly completed 92 airframes, the large U.S. (昭和天皇)行幸記念 (Monument Commemorating Imperial Visit)
A monochrome photo of this monument, which is dated May 4, 1933, is on display in the museum. Apparently, the monument is just discernible in the distance of the photo (included earlier) looking across the airfield that day.
To maximize the aircraft’s public relations value, guided tours commenced in October 2004 and have continued on a regular basis ever since. It is not every day that you come across a jet aircraft parked on the forecourt of a car main dealer’s service centre. Some drivers unfamiliar with the locale must be momentarily taken aback by that very sight as they pass Saitama Subaru Sakitama Garden, heading along the road that follows the Musashi Canal in the city of Gyoda. Suspended from the ceiling inside the street-level entrance is Sud Aviation SE.3160 Alouette III JA9020, named Chidori 1 (Plover 1). A plaque provides the information that the TFD’s aviation unit was formed in November 1966.
Isetan has tall and plus sizes available online and in their Clover stores which offer sizes up to 19 (U.S. size 16) and Clover Plus (Japanese site) with sizes up to 27 (U.S. 24). Some Marui stores have a branch called 01Model (Japanese site) which have clothes for “model sized” women over 166 cm tall and up to size 23 (U.S. 20), as well as shoes up to size 26.5 cm. It goes without saying that these department store chains offer higher quality goods than stores like Uniqlo. Japanese plus size fashion magazine La Farfa (Japanese site) has been breaking the mold by featuring trendy clothing in bigger sizes in Japan.
Today (below), the aircraft and the port cockpit door
in particular seem to be suffering from the ravages of time spent open to the elements, despite
having been given a new coat of paint circa 2008. December 13, 2014, will mark
the 40th anniversary of this helicopter’s delivery to the JGSDF. As the bus service is infrequent, visitors should aim to be back at the bus stop in Gunge in plenty of time. The nearby coffee shop Ikoi (meaning relax) provides the perfect waiting room. The Mitsu Seiki collection’s F-1 retains the markings of its time assigned to the 6th Sqn at Tsuiki AB, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Gaijinpot Classifieds fall under the same category as Mottainai Japan and Tokyo Freecycle. Gaijinpot’s website is mostly known for their expat-friendly job listservs, but it has also slowly expanded to become a one-stop shop for all of the goods and services essential for foreign residents in Japan. Big ticket items can be posted on the website with fairly good results. The website doesn’t have a huge audience, and it may take some time to get a good bite on your nicer items. The collection agent on the telephone will tell you how many of each ticket to buy, so be sure to write down how many A tickets, B tickets, etc.
After completing “check-in” and “boarding” procedures, “passengers” enter the museum at the second level, where they are greeted by a display, entitled 100 Famous Aircraft and featuring 1/25th scale precision models in five showcases. Extending along the wall, timelines give bilingual details of milestones in world and Japanese aircraft history. 広島遺品買取 J-HangarSpace decided to arrive in style and took a 15-minute, 2,000 yen taxi ride from Kawaguchiko Station to the museum. This was offset by making use of an infrequent but free community bus for the journey back to the station. The bus stop is located directly in front of the entrance to the museum car park, on the opposite side of the road.
We are currently displaying a latest sculpture by Akira YOSHIDA. Near the station, there’s a cute home decor shop called Hitotsubuno umi. The theme of the shop is relaxation, and the inside has a comforting atmosphere. You’ll find dishes, vases, artwork, essential oils for aromatherapy, and much more inside.
The aircraft’s tranquil, Zen-like location is far removed from the noise and frenzied activity of
the flight line. (Above left)This overhead view of JA9071 was taken through the window of the 10F cafeteria. The roof is declared out of bounds on windy and/or rainy days.(Right) Despite having been exposed to
the elements for a number of years, JA9071 remains in good condition. Naturally, the museum also contains fire engines and other equipment and makes effective use of dioramas to look back at firefighting in Tokyo through the ages. In the summer, the building serves as a cool (in both meanings of the word), informative oasis.
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