When I went to fix it, I realized how much easier, and possibly safer, it is to do it like that. No spinning it around when putting it up or taking it down.
Would this have any adverse effect on the nut or strings near the nut?
Also it shows off the cool woodwork on some of the guitars, which is nice.
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Hey everyone,
You may have seen our survey. We're planning an anime, manga, game character merch tour of the Umeda underground.
If you’ve ever tried finding specific character or merch shops around Umeda Station, you probably know how confusing the underground tunnels can be. GPS usually drops, signs get overwhelming, and it's easy to get lost between all the basement levels and department stores.
To help people navigate it all—and to stay out of the summer heat—we’ve put together an indoor walking route through the main merch spots in Umeda.
The idea behind the tour is simple: instead of spending an hour in every shop, we walk the route together, show you where everything is located, and hand out maps so you can easily find your way back to your favorite spots later on your own.
We cover character shops at Daimaru (Nintendo, Pokémon, Capcom, One Piece), spots in Hankyu Sanbangai (Kiddy Land, Chiikawa, Ghibli), HEP FIVE, Yodobashi Hobby, and the secondhand/thrifting areas nearby in Chayamachi.
We have the route planned, but we haven't run it with actual people yet. We’re looking for a small group of practice "customers" to join us for a free live rehearsal on Wednesday, August 19th.
A few things to know before joining:
How to join:
If you're in Osaka on August 19th (whether you're visiting or living here) and want to join the walk, please fill out this quick RSVP form: https://forms.gle/YABpC9eL2zaCaDt57 or drop a comment below!
We'll meet in Front of the BigMan screen in the Hankyu Umeda station next to Kinokunia at 10:00. We'll hit two major hubs where shops collect together, have a bite to eat in a free chill-out space, and then hit the hub with the most high priority shops.
(If you're traveling and find yourself on August 18th deciding you'd rather spend the next day inside away from the heat, check back on this post! If we still have open spots, you're welcome to jump in last-minute.)
Here's my take on why we dream. I added a few names of researchers/philosphers who are in line with my thinking on the topic.
Your brain is essentially dreaming (top down) onto the incoming perceptions (bottom up) throughout the day. A good deal of what you perceived to be all out there is actually projected dream-like onto the world. This is not conjecture.
It is a powerful full-dive, world creating engine that is kept in line by the skeletal outside world that is it's canvas. (Look into Karl Friston and Andy Clark if you are masochistic and want to look further into it.)
Then we fall asleep.
It's external constraints are gone, but it is still, for the most part, the slave of it's expectations. That's what we experience in dreams.
Why do we dream? I suspect that there is an evolutionary advantage to running nightly, consequence-free simulations of our daily hopes and fears. These simulations have a build-in non-cognizant mode and default forgetting, probably to stop them from being confused with our waking-life experiences. (Look into Antti Revonsuo’s Threat Simulation Theory and its extension Social Simulation Theory.) Groovy stuff.
We, lucid dreamers, have just discovered how to bypass this non-cognizant mode and play around in our brain's simulations.
Some of my research is in AI, and I see a similar top down/bottom up interaction between embodied AI and the world. I suspect we may even see something like our dreams emerge in embodied AI models to serve a similar advantageous function. We already have AI dreaming that they are embodied in robots and learn from trial and error in order to better function within their real robot bodies.
Anyway, no one has a definitive answer on why we dream, but we have some pretty plausible ideas.
My secret motivation is to hear your recommendations. So, I give you...
My Costco staples:
Generally, Kirkland Brand is going to be a higher end item at a better price than other high end items. The 100% Agave Tequila is divine for sipping.
Things to avoid:
It's underground so we can explore a ton of cool merch shops without going out into the hot, humid summer. Soon, we will also be needing pilot testers to try out the routes we are, at the moment, dreaming up. We are experimenting with tours that take our time at a handful of major shops, and other tours that do a speedrun that leaves you knowledgable of everything merch that is accessible from the underground. That's over 30 merch shops.
Anyway, if this might appeal to you, please take our survey. Anyone here, been here, or plan to be here.
Hey PMDD Partners,
After a disagreement with a mod on whether posts here describe abusive behavior as a characteristic of PMDD, I did an analysis of the content of posts and comments written by the members of this sub. The goal was to look user content here to see if a specific, central statement holds true: Do the majority of us experience a partner who is genuinely kind and loving outside of a PMDD window, but becomes emotionally or verbally abusive during an event?
Looking strictly at the unfiltered text written by members, the data shows that this statement is overwhelmingly accurate. It is the defining feature of the stories shared here. I used an AI to compile the data and apply a Grounded Theory analysis of the content grouping characteristic sentiments described by our public posts. It is a method that I currently use in other research analysing sentiment in the training of medical students. Although I used AI for the data crunching, the design and presentation are mine.
Here is a breakdown of the major patterns and themes that emerge directly from our collective posts:
Almost every major vent or advice post begins with the context: the poster establishing just how wonderful their partner is when they are healthy. Members routinely describe their partners during these times as:
This baseline of love appears to be why people stay and hope for improvement, rather than just walking away.
When a PMDD event hits, this changes dramatically. Across hundreds of analyzed threads, members describe behaviors that fall under emotional and verbal abuse, regardless of the medical trigger behind them. The most common experiences described by posters include:
I'd like to note that while several of these individual behaviors can occur in typical, non-abusive relationships, when they become sustained over hours and days, and periodically recur over months and years, they cross the line into what is described as abuse.
When looking at how we comment on each other's posts, there is a very distinct pattern. When a member shares a story sustained screaming or manipulation, the community's response is almost entirely uniform:
Let's Discuss
I want to open this up to the sub to see where we stand on this analysis:
I personally see a disconnect between the reality of our described experience and the narrative that is being presented to us by some of the mods. I'd love to get your thoughts in the comments.
These pictures are not in a great order, because putting them is order is surprisingly difficult in this app. They represent a 7-or-so kilometer hike. A 1200 calorie burn. A warmish day that made the cool tunnels feel amazing. I learned that my ukulele in a tunnel does not create the cool echo effect that I imagined, and that a bunch of amazing, fun, sweet people continue to go on our hikes even if we hold the hikes on back-to-back weekends. Thanks everyone.
Just of small taste of the giant green world where we are only small dots.
Here's a railroad rail that has been buried deep and solidly in the ground.
Is it a post hike high or is this photo beautifully staged. Good eye.
The Takedao Station extends deeply into the mountain. Cool in it's own right.
Wild Boar meat sausage at the restaurant near Takedao Station.
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Weston Higginbotham has been missing since May 29 after last being seen entering the Higashiyama mountain range from the Yamashina Station area in Kyoto.
Weston is an experienced hiker, and search efforts now need to extend across multiple trailheads and connected forest areas throughout the Higashiyama range.
We are asking experienced hikers, trail runners, outdoor groups, and locals familiar with the area to help search trails, wooded areas, and remote sections of the mountain range.
Volunteer Search Date: Starting June 7
If you are willing to help search:
• Scan the QR code on the flyer
• Sign up with the area you plan to search
• Share this post with hiking and outdoor communities
Please search safely:
• Do not search alone if possible
• Bring water, food, navigation tools, and a charged phone
• Document areas searched
• Contact local authorities immediately if you find anything concerning
Even checking one trail or trailhead could make a difference.
Please share widely throughout:
• Kyoto hiking groups
• Japan travel groups
• Reddit hiking communities
• Outdoor clubs
• Expat communities in Japan
Let’s help bring Weston home.
This should be our last day hike until the summer heat subsides. Here are the details.
So we'll see you all tomorrow morning. If you are not used to the station transfers give yourself plenty of time. We should begin arriving around 10:00 and plan to head out around 10:30.
For the hike next week, the typhoon should hit Wednesday and cool off the weather even more before Saturday. Nice.
Join us for either day (or both!)—we'd love to have you. We're posting this a week early for our first date (and nearly two for the second) to help you lock it into your calendar.
We checked the mountain forecast for the Takarazuka/Nishinomiya area:
>🌬️ Natural AC: The location of the hike in the mountain valley is naturally a bit cooler than the city. On top of that, the trail's seven historic railway tunnels act as natural air conditioners, helping us cool down throughout the hike.
The trail follows the historic, scenic, and well-maintained Fukuchiyama railway line along the Muko River valley between Namaze and Takedao. On the way to the trail, there are a few stairs, but otherwise, mostly flat.
For those wanting a challenge, there is an optional, highly scenic detour marked on our map. This side loop involves a bit of actual climbing and is a Moderate challenge. The main group won't take this path, but we can easily coordinate a split if a sub-group wants a rugged side quest during the lunch break!
(Note: We will bring a limited number of trekking poles to share, which are definitely recommended if you plan to tackle this side quest.)
There is a convenience store near Namaze Station to grab lunch and drinks. We will stop to eat, skip stones, and chill out for a bit along the riverbank. (Pocket a few good skipping stones along the trail early on, as the banks near our lunch spot are mostly picked clean!)
At the end of the hike, everyone is welcome to optionally hang out together! We can gather at either the local restaurant (which features great outdoor seating and serves meals starring local wild boar) or a nice little nearby ice cream and drink shop.
Our goal is to create an experience where you can just show up with comfortable shoes and an urge to get outside, but here are some further considerations:
This event is completely free and open to everyone. It's totally normal to get a few tourists and travelers joining our group, and you are absolutely welcome to tag along! Kids love this trail, though keep in mind the dark tunnels can feel a bit creepy for very young children.
If you are running late or get separated, post immediately to r/thisisosaka. We check it constantly on trail days and will do what we can to help you catch up.
If you plan to come, please leave a quick comment to help us plan! Drop-ins are always welcome, and there's no pressure if your plans change last minute.
See you out on the trail!
Clueless parents sure made it easier.
The trail was great and the people were fun. That's what makes putting these on worth it.
As I said, the next hike will be on the 31st. We'll do the Fukuchiyama hike along the abandonded railway that includes 7 old train tunnels. Which acts as natural air conditioning, so it remains comfortable even in June, or in this case, May 31. We'll be posting on more about it soon.
BTW, I hear the snake that people saw was probably a mamushi (Japanese pit viper). It behaved as it should and kept to itself.
Also, does anyone remember the name of the Indian restaurant. That was an amazing dinner for 1600 yen. I grabbed a pamplet on my way out, but it has disappeared.
The projected high for the mountain top is a comfortable 23°C. For every 100 meters we climb, the temperature typically drops by about 1 degree—so expect a refreshing breeze as we head through the woods!
A participant made a fantastic AI-generated image for this hike based on the write-up—check it out!
For the full route details and context, check out the main post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisisosaka/comments/1t94dzb/newkobe_hike_arboretum_beautiful_falls_saturday/
We’ve got a great group forming. A few of the "crew" will be there to keep pace with everyone and we will be taking plenty of small breaks on the uphill sections.
See you all tomorrow at Tanigami! 🥾⛰️
I apologize for the unusually short notice! It has been an incredibly busy season, but we are finally hitting the trails. Join us. This year, we’re trying something different: a point-to-point route that starts from behind the Rokko Mountain range, goes over the top and then down to Kobe.
By starting from the train station in the "back" of the mountain, we start at a much higher elevation, meaning less climbing and a slightly easier trek than our previous routes!
We are a friendly and diverse group including locals, international visitors, and students. All ages are welcome! We look out for each other and make sure nobody gets left behind 🤝. A few of the "crew" will stay with those on the slower end of the group, especially on the uphill sections, to ensure everyone makes it through comfortably.
The hike organization itself is completely free. You only need to cover:
These events give my students practical experience in planning and organizing, and they give me a great excuse to go hiking a lot!
No formal RSVP is required—feel free to just show up on the day. However, leaving a note here or sending a quick DM helps us get a rough headcount.
Looking forward to exploring Rokko with you!
This book brought us ideas from Hippies all over the world (mostly the U.S.). Philosophy, clothes, low tech, environmentalism, equality, peace, system sciences, nomadic, living off the land, off the grid, and Hippie Fiction. The Whole Earth Catalog: Access to Tools.
As a child, I studied this like a bible. Want to know your roots? They are right here.
