Yesterday I tried to purchase an item on Amazon, but nowhere on the product detail page does it state the shipping cost. It only says ‘Free shipping on orders over 3,500 yen,’ but the item is less than 2,000 yen, so shipping should apply, yet it’s not listed anywhere. Even looking at the seller’s page and related links, there’s no mention of it. In the end, I went through the purchase process up to the checkout, and still, the shipping cost wasn’t displayed, so I decided not to buy it. I wonder isn’t it a violation of some law in Japan to not make clear about shipping or other costs beyond the price of the item?

Misleading button labels that cause consumer confusion on Amazon Prime subscriptions, or these kinds of hidden costs, feel like a dishonest practice. Lately, the reasons for not shopping on Amazon are just piling up for me.

I’ve been suffering from a thyroid disease and going through tough days.

Do you know about subacute thyroiditis? I didn’t even know the name of this disease until I got it. It’s a condition where inflammation occurs in the thyroid gland, causing tissue damage, which leads to symptoms such as pain, fever, increased heart rate, fatigue, and overproduction of thyroid hormones. I’ve been feeling unwell for a month, but initially, I thought it was just a cold and that delayed my doctor’s visit. Finally, treatment has started this week, and now, thanks to the medication, the physical discomfort has eased.

Being ill makes me re-appreciate the convenience of my normal life, which I usually take for granted. Conversely, it shows how much we neglect our health.

All coloring pages have been updated with clearer lines, making coloring easier and more enjoyable.

Last night. I went to bed and put my head on the new pillow I bought and within 3 minutes, my neck badly hurt. I’ve been putting medicine on my neck all day, but the pain hasn’t gone away and it’s unbearable. This damn pillow. Unbelievable.

Did you know that there is a butcher shop in Japan that sells croquettes that have a 43-year waiting list?

I have been living in Japan for a long time, but I learned about it for the first time today. I was astonished that a business that makes you wait 43 years for your purchase to be delivered after you pay the money can survive, when no one can foresee what will happen to themselves or their surroundings in 43 years. I thought it was some kind of joke at first.

In case you’re interested, their croquettes are on sale for 2700 yen for 5 pieces plus shipping.

It’s a sunny day after several depressing, chilly rainy days.

Sunlight is so bright! Producing vitamin D!

A few days ago I was intrigued by the copywriting like “Aromatic cocoa and hazelnut notes. Creamy texture with grapefruit-like acidity. Balancing deep sweetness and richness reminiscent of brown sugar or tiramisu,” I decided to purchase this Brazilian specialty coffee beans.

At home, I carefully ground the beans and brewed coffee to taste it but… I couldn’t detect the ‘chocolaty notes’ or the ‘sweetness and richness’ they described. I was shocked by my inability to discern the taste differences. Seems like I’m just a caffeine addict.

I have added new images to the Gallery. This time, I have created 3D low-poly models of my favorite cupcakes accompanied by something to drink and enjoy.