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I love the Marna fish sponge
I’m not a househusband, but I cook and wash dishes a lot. After trying countless sponges, for the pa...
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How to reliably remove that musty damp smell from clothes
A shirt I’d washed and sun-dried smelled like a damp rag as soon as I sweat in it. I’d stored it cle...
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Running A/C all day cost about ¥30—tested cool vs dehumidify
Kanto’s rainy season ended and real heat arrived. Forecasts keep warning “Use your A/C to avoid heat...
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Understand SPF and PA to handle sunburn and UV care
I grew up indoors and never cared about tanning—especially as a guy. Now I’m outside with the kids a...
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Thoughts on “The Courage to Be Disliked” and “The Courage to Be Happy”
These were trending around me, so I read them. The core claim: **“All human problems come from inter...
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Clear lint from Velcro with a toothbrush and packing tape
Lint piles up on the hook side of Velcro. Mine was on sandals, so I ignored it until it looked terri...
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New life season notes: advice I’d give past-me
It’s April. You can spot students and new grads starting fresh—the awkward air gives it away. Seeing...
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Waterproof rainwear, umbrellas, and windbreakers with Nikwax
Early spring rain had my old shells wetting out. I threw rainwear, a UNIQLO windbreaker, and umbrell...
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Kakkonto for early colds and mastitis—apparently it eases leg cramps too
 Kakkonto is p...
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Faster post-shower drying with a super-absorbent PVA chamois towel
I’ve been jogging more for health. Two showers a day leave my bath towel half-damp. A cheap microfib...