#photography #flowers #garden #hydrangea #architecture #japan #kyoto #travel #shopping
The National Police Agency has issued a public warning about toy pistols sold online that that are capable of firing live rounds, which violate the firearms and swords control law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/27/japan/crime-legal/npa-gun-online/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #npa #japanesepolice #guns #internet #toys #shopping
https://www.alojapan.com/1283770/have-you-visited-shibamata-in-tokyo-japantravel-explorejapan-reels/ Have you visited Shibamata in Tokyo? #japantravel #explorejapan #reels #dango #DayTrip #Edo #foodie #GrassMochi #Japan #JapanDestinations #JapanTour #JapanTravel #JapanTrip #JapanVacation #Shibamata #shopping #temple #tempura #Tokyo #TokyoTravel #TokyoTrip #travel #tsukemono Have you visited Shibamata in Tokyo? #japantravel #explorejapan #reels I don’t think people know that you can literally go back in time in this city in Tokyo. This is Shi…
EU wirft Shoppingportal Shein Verstöße gegen Verbraucherschutz vor
Mit günstiger Kleidung lockt der Onlinehändler Shein massenweise Kunden an, verstößt dabei aber laut der EU gegen den Verbraucherschutz. Unter anderem würden Verbraucher durch fehlende Angaben in die Irre geführt.
In India's congested cities, delivery apps are cashing in, with sales soaring from $100 million in 2020 to an estimated $6 billion in 2024. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/05/26/companies/india-cities-delivery-apps/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #india #apps #ecommerce #delivery #shopping
https://www.europesays.com/2107426/ Northland Shopping Centre machete attack in Melbourne was ‘retaliation’ between two gangs, police say #australia #Northland #Shopping #stabbing
Cathedral Village Arts Festival takes over Regina in largest turnout yet
This year marks the 34th annual Cathedral Village Arts Festival, and more than ever, people want to shop local and take in what vendors have to offer.
#art #festival #shopping #Regina #Canada #CathedralVillageArtsFestival
https://globalnews.ca/news/11195822/cathedral-village-arts-festival-takes-over-regina-in-largest-turnout-yet/
I did hours of research before I headed to the stores to buy my first real #mattress ever
I planned $150-350 for a simple foam mattress, maybe with springs or coils but light enough for me to move easily #shopping #luxuries #grownups
After 2.5 hrs, the saleman talking to me most of that time, I signed on a $1500 mattress with a "free" adjustable base #money #NoBargain
It has zones of support so I am hoping I'll adjust to the lump in the lumbar region!
I'm traumatized and in shock
https://www.alojapan.com/1281180/14-best-products-that-are-made-in-or-inspired-by-tokyo/ 14 best products that are made in or inspired by Tokyo #Categories:Shopping #shopping #Tokyo #TokyoTopics #東京 #東京都 When it comes to souvenir shopping in Tokyo, there is a lot to choose from. Whether you’re on the hunt for delectable confectionery, pretty trinkets made from gorgeous kimono fabric or something bespoke and customisable, there’s no way you’ll leave the city empty-handed. However, if you’re looking for something with a unique conn…
Morning All
It's Friday, and our focus is not only the weekend. But for us Brits, Bank Holiday Monday also means we get three days to do lots of stuff around the house we don't really want to do and get dragged by our partners to places we don't really want to go to.
Well, I have Adventures to go on.
There's a decided lack of Maeve Chocolate in the house. That'll need to be fixed Saturday.
Lots of weeding of flowerbeds to do (when there's no rain).
Aaaand my kitchen sink is intermittently leaking so I get to learn how to fix a leaky sink. Yay!
*sigh* Oh well, I have 1/2 tomorrow, all Fri, all Mon & 2 hours off on Tues so there's Time For Adventures.
Writing. Also writing. Looots of writing.
#homeowner #sinkrepair #shopping #chocolate #writing #plans
https://qz.com/tgt-wmt-earnings-may-21-consumer-signals-1851781659
Target just sent up a giant red flag about the U.S. consumer
#Cybercrime #Hacking #Crime #Criminals #MarksandSpencer #ransomware #fraud #Shopping #UK #DataTheft #CyberFraud
In an ideal world, the public will become sick of personal data theft, and companies will tire of profit losses due to cyber crime. A pipe dream I know… but it might inspire people to use the high street again.
For the first time, cashless payments have exceeded 40% of consumer spending in Japan, though the rate remains relatively low compared with those of other countries. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/21/japan/society/japan-cashless-payments/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #cashless #shopping #apps #disasterpreparedness #fraud
The same reason it's hard to switch to 'green' products - most of us don't have the extra cash
What a Texas showerhead salesman discovered about 'Made in the USA' labels https://buff.ly/CxVJ7s4
Eine #KI shoppen lassen ist übrigens ein interessanter Anwendungsfall, wenn sie es denn jemals sinnvoll könnte.
(„#Einlaufserlebnis“ up their ass, das ist fast immer und überall notwendiges Übel und ein übler Zeitfresser, aber keinesfalls quality time.)
Sunday 19 May 1963
Britons seem to be suffering from a twentieth century social disease with the idea that possessions are more important than people. Sociologist Dr Howard Jones said there was reason to believe that the affluent society was a bad thing. He added that as people become more affluent society’s standards and behaviour will decline.
‘Buy less!’: why Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant wants us to stop #shopping
Grant is very excited about this idea. His book’s subtitle is much better clue to his book: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier
Less is a sort of anti-shopping guide. Plea to think carefully before we part with our cash
Surprising given that #Grant has himself for 20 years been a #retailer, designer & #clothing manufacturer
Explain the reasoning...
Here, lay on this one that's had a thousand people lay on it.
Lay on it for five seconds, then decide to buy it and sleep on it for the next 20 years.
What else that much lets you decide in 5 minutes for the next 20 years?