Tokyo By Bike

Long time Tokyo resident, once militant cyclist, airport industry slave, video game enjoyer and single father of two.

Race: Dwarf
Class: Fighter
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

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2026-10-31 06:34:52 UTC

Now we’re baking ….
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/534/127/166/000/693/original/9108666ef41e138d.jpeg

2026-10-31 03:05:21 UTC

Jedi mind trick or treats.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/533/301/755/206/640/original/2945802f2e7783f6.jpeg

2026-10-31 00:53:04 UTC

Seems I can’t go to the supermarket forunder ¥3,000 these days.

2026-10-28 22:15:39 UTC

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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

2026-10-28 22:09:52 UTC

Amadeus hacked, leaking the data of 92,000 JAL customers. If you’ve flown with JAL between 2023 and 2026 your data may be at risk.
A shitload of airlines worldwide use Amadeus for bookings and departure control. No mention if they’re affected.
Welcome to the future of AI assisted hacking.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/cfdfede07b28d165c3877b24bb0b53954c91e6c6

2026-10-25 11:28:51 UTC

Has there ever been a better sequel?Ghostbusters 2.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/501/307/838/533/918/original/f53fb97707037e27.jpeg

2026-10-23 10:46:08 UTC

Thank fuck it’s Friday.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/489/818/245/151/325/original/4671ec81763003e0.jpeg

2026-10-23 01:21:40 UTC

Found this box in storage labeled “DVD”. Think I’ll update the label to “Disney+” and cancel a subscription.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/487/589/792/813/648/original/71e9abfcba4f9176.jpeg

2026-10-22 13:10:57 UTC

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Shit .. ah, OK .. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

2026-10-22 03:14:11 UTC

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Blade Runner

2026-10-22 00:44:56 UTC

Japan: They just announced, and apologized for, a 5 minute delay to my flight’s departure. Five minutes.

2026-10-20 02:03:48 UTC

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I’ve left my cycling blog up for almost a decade, despite few updates, in the hope it assists someone. It costs me a domain renewal each year.
The useful information has been repackaged by other sites, it all belongs to the AI thieves now. The info will remain even after the blog ends.
Recently I feel like reducing my online footprint even further.

2026-10-20 01:47:48 UTC

Thinking of retiring my remaining domains and blogs.
Nothing has been updated in years, AI has scraped all the data and nobody needs to hear my thoughts.
That will make me a Mastadon exclusive.

2026-10-20 01:25:53 UTC

Three basic food groups of the night shift worker …
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/470/626/935/401/084/original/cc2a532a4039042c.jpeg

2026-10-17 23:43:41 UTC

Breakfast …
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/458/897/792/674/524/original/30d968800783e20d.jpeg

2026-10-14 03:11:07 UTC

Haneda Airport Terminal 1. New gates. Smells like the forest…
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/437/066/944/128/799/original/15fd227d980d2e7c.jpeg

2026-10-13 13:41:54 UTC

If I were a member of the ruling class, I wouldn’t be promoting public executions at this particular moment in time.

2026-10-10 02:41:17 UTC

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It’s my forever game.

2026-10-08 03:08:05 UTC

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Trainspotting

2026-10-08 02:28:27 UTC

Someone who knows I gave up alcohol 7 years ago, and also that I love Lord of the Rings has bought me a bottle of The Lord of the Rings Ringbearer Single Malt Whisky.
I appreciate the thought, but also WTF?
https://pokenowhisky.com/product/ringbearer-single-malt-whisky/

2026-10-06 10:47:41 UTC

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No, don’t print out word documents and bring them to my desk, send me the fucking originals.

2026-10-06 09:57:53 UTC

Overtime, because wankers be wanking.

2026-10-04 02:08:23 UTC

As a strong male hunter of the tribe, today I’m hunting for new curtains.

2026-10-02 12:15:59 UTC

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I’m with you. I bought a PS4 very late in the generation and have an original Switch. There is still so much for me to play on those consoles.
There is nothing “new” on the current generation. No new gameplay mechanics, just the same old gaming experiences with a new lick of paint. Nothing worth upgrading for so far …

2026-10-01 05:46:34 UTC

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Woah, I hope that was in your youth and not recently! ;)

2026-10-01 01:17:12 UTC

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Checks out :)

2026-09-30 02:58:09 UTC

So conditioned to wet weather I was unknowingly carrying around 2 folding umbrellas in my backpack today.

2026-09-27 02:08:02 UTC

Add some greenery to your home.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/340/559/165/901/430/original/dbe27b9889ce45a6.jpeg

2026-09-19 12:33:24 UTC

Threatening to unfollow if I post something you don’t agree with is not the threat you think it is …

2026-09-18 23:38:25 UTC

My monstera is starting to reach “oh shit, where am I going to put this” size.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/294/672/151/908/861/original/ea9ddfca95cb51cc.jpeg

2026-09-11 14:57:46 UTC

After being separated for 30 years, today my family delivered some of my favorite childhood books to me in Tokyo.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/252/986/588/292/660/original/629d9a09d8483844.jpeg

2026-09-09 09:36:29 UTC

If you had a wall for 4 classic 80’s movie posters, which would you pick? (I’ll go 90’s in a pinch)

2026-09-06 04:53:18 UTC

Rainy Sunday afternoon, perfect for a binge of Dune Part I and II.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/222/293/317/765/008/original/b71254f907c296cc.jpeg

2026-08-25 01:15:19 UTC

If a game has survived from 1981 and received a touch up in 2024, it’s probably worth owning a physical copy.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/153/494/328/797/801/original/75bac981656c3f73.jpeg

2026-08-22 09:11:09 UTC

Thought I found a break in the weather to head home after visiting my daughter. I was wrong, and not home yet!
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/138/378/886/918/055/original/a19b7c61cc5acbb1.jpeg

2026-08-20 11:54:27 UTC

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you my “smart” TV.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/127/689/372/313/488/original/d6b69e442b5f703f.jpeg

2026-08-14 23:31:34 UTC

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That’s a photo with great atmosphere, weirdo!

2026-08-13 01:27:48 UTC

I’m shit at games. I’m going to start streaming on Twitch so AI robots of the future will inevitably learn to consistently fall off ledges into spiked pits.

2026-08-12 22:45:35 UTC

Mum (78) lost the last of her three cats this year.
I call her weekly and noticed a rapid decline in motivation. She aged very quickly. The cats gave her company, purpose, routine.
Well, after her visit to Tokyo in September mum will be adopting this girl.
She’s 14 and she’s beautiful.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/084/951/364/503/662/original/f8054be87692450a.jpeg

2026-08-11 22:55:09 UTC

Humidity around 406% out here.

2026-08-07 22:40:48 UTC

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This is less than 250 pages. I enjoyed the movie so long ago although don’t remember all the story details.
I figured starting with something short, that I enjoyed once before, might open up a new genre for me.
I’m already adding to my “to read” list.

2026-08-07 22:25:53 UTC

I’ve started so many books recently and just given up. They all felt like a struggle.
Last night I started “True Grit” and could not put it down.
Westerns are outside my comfort zone, but this is a delightfully easy read.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/056/571/114/615/061/original/ff7f52666a47537d.jpeg

2026-08-02 23:35:59 UTC

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Possible emergency trip to Okinawa on the cards, so if I don’t configure the components beforehand nobody else knows how.
We had a guy in OKA on Friday, counting parts. Despite having a maintenance partner on site Friday night, our guy didn’t stick around to assist, which is why I was providing remote support till 3am Saturday morning.
Now I’ll have to fly down to resolve this when one of our guys was right fucking there on Friday yet decided to come home.

2026-08-02 23:02:29 UTC

Was going to use back pain as an excuse to work from home. But if I don’t go to the office today I just make the reminder of my week more difficult.

2026-08-01 12:32:25 UTC

The 2026 Masters of the Universe movie is 100% what it should have been. Was not disappointed.
Engage your inner child and go watch it. Totally worth it.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/020/253/865/933/696/original/c4ffb7783120f7ad.jpeg

2026-08-01 01:32:07 UTC

Tricky has been experiencing slower growth in the testicular region recently.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/117/017/664/908/160/886/original/b3182fb7445ea5f8.jpeg

2026-07-30 02:55:30 UTC

How can we live in a world that considers haiku high art and limericks trash?

2026-07-28 00:42:57 UTC

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keep talking …

2026-07-24 02:02:07 UTC

Just back from a visit to my back guy.
Consultation, X-rays, rehabilitation session costing just ¥1,910.
That’s $11.66 freedom bucks. Future rehabilitation sessions just a few dollars.
But on the flip side this weak joke of a country is incapable of waging and supporting illegal wars around the globe. So, there’s that I guess.

2026-07-21 04:34:01 UTC

Ceremony for the baby was held at our local.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/956/096/690/936/558/original/506f552e78d2f87a.jpeg

2026-07-15 09:58:14 UTC

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Ah yes, where to go?
I wasn’t sure I was getting value compared to my usage and have been considering leaving for a while. This could be the final straw.
Duck duck go is watered down bing right?

2026-07-15 09:41:26 UTC

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Did a query earlier today and got a summary at the top of the results. I noticed because it had the same errors an earlier ChatGPT response had.
Repeated the query this afternoon and no AI.

2026-07-15 08:58:23 UTC

AI answers in Kagi. Is it time to take my money elsewhere?

2026-07-09 09:36:38 UTC

Well that was scary.
I just experienced my first visual migraine aura. Flashing spot in the centre of my vision, which expanded to the edge leaving the centre clear. Visible even when either one of my eyes were closed. No headache.
I’ve never experienced a migraine before. Is this a common symptom?
It was certainly a trip but went away after about 30 minutes.

2026-07-08 23:12:12 UTC

My miniature pineapple is producing fruit again. This is the 4th time. Nice.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/886/883/492/891/820/original/681247172d0dbedb.jpeg

2026-06-27 00:31:06 UTC

In this time of earthquakes and typhoons, I urge you ….
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/819/246/772/337/148/original/e9bd9b77072db740.jpeg

2026-06-18 23:06:23 UTC

Mums, she has managed 2.5 months but my daughter is experiencing some postpartum blues.
Some suggestions for how I can help?
I’ve prepared some meals, offered to take the baby so she can have some time out. Looking for new ideas. What would have helped you?

2026-06-17 07:37:41 UTC

Changed my coffee habits:
1) No coffee in the afternoon. I can fall asleep immediately after coffee at 10pm but indeed the quality of my sleep has improved and I’m saving money.
2) Keep instant at the office instead of visiting the convenience store multiple times per day. Also saving me money.
So I’ve cut out the Starbucks, when do I become a millionaire as promised?

2026-06-15 00:04:49 UTC

Dutch warship entering Tokyo Bay immediately after a 2-2 draw with Japan in the World Cup. This can’t be good.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/751/194/188/641/904/original/594b41c0e8fd6140.jpeg
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/751/194/220/235/490/original/ba560fd4ddec1939.jpeg

2026-06-10 01:18:59 UTC

All medical evidence says Tiger Balm isn't the remedy for the back pain I'm experiencing, but something about the smell is comforting regardless.

2026-06-03 08:59:30 UTC

My new project:
An incomplete list of people and things that can fuck off.
Submissions welcome.
https://devnull.bearblog.dev/an-incomplete-list-of-people-and-things-that-can-fuck-off/

2026-06-02 21:05:50 UTC

Who are these people paying for AI? Are they OK?

2026-06-02 20:22:20 UTC

Today I am monitoring our operations in HND from 5am, most flights are canceled due to the typhoon so there is nothing to monitor ....

2026-05-31 03:06:25 UTC

These black and white images are baby crack. Little man will examine them for ages, track them when they move.
Next week we’ll start on some M. C. Escher.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/666/973/380/356/474/original/b3562c2f3beeb0e5.jpeg

2026-05-30 01:28:12 UTC

Going to see my boy.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/660/926/404/575/141/original/4e18d286128f93f3.jpeg

2026-05-30 01:02:38 UTC

How many times have you played E1M1 (DOOM 1993)?

2026-05-30 00:01:45 UTC

We made human readable programming languages to allow humans to code.
Why is AI fucking around with human readable code. Why not code on the metal?
Is it because there isn't enough homework to copy?

2026-05-28 03:13:30 UTC

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I am also intrigued. Is my career failing because I eat eggs after 11? Why was I not told?

2026-05-21 22:53:42 UTC

At the start of the year I embarked on a quest to empty this jar of ¥1 coins. Today I spend the final 5. Mission accomplished!
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/615/020/413/016/717/original/17723f20d603ddbd.jpeg

2026-05-16 11:28:06 UTC

Today I created a “park day” bag.
It contains all my essential lazing around in the park equipment. Picnic blanket, sun hat, sunscreen, inflatable pillow, insect repellent etc.
It stays packed, ready to go, so when I decide to visit the park I just add some food, drink and a book and off I go.
Often the thought of digging out the gear derails me, but not anymore.

2026-05-16 06:44:43 UTC

Recently I’ve been accidentally ingesting an average of 2 apple stickers per day.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/582/897/710/478/419/original/fda0db4a4479e04b.jpeg

2026-05-15 06:12:12 UTC

One of the advantages of WFH (Work From Home) is the WFH (Walk From Home). An afternoon stroll beside the river on a sunny Friday afternoon.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/577/108/976/698/742/original/4f35c156a0363dce.jpeg

2026-05-10 13:11:26 UTC

When searching for summer pajamas today I found these I was gifted at Christmas by my family in Australia.
I’ll be in a Christmas mood all summer!
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/550/446/668/601/476/original/1f54c5702e0ea759.jpeg

2026-05-06 00:10:41 UTC

I feel like a cheese bagel was not the correct way to start my diet …

2026-04-24 01:11:54 UTC

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Asleep on the job and he still puts Microsoft Copilot to shame.

2026-04-22 12:12:28 UTC

Dinner is served!
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/448/291/417/556/103/original/40b2f6fdc8c005e3.jpeg

2026-04-22 10:34:29 UTC

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It’s my youngest daughters favorite Pixar movie :)
I’ve tried to make ratatouille as it was presented in the movie but failed!

2026-04-22 10:16:56 UTC

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I’ve added so much to the recipe over the years that it no longer respects the source material.
It’s tomato base with zucchini, squash, onion and eggplant. Sometimes I add pre-boiled pumpkin or sweet potato and I nestle in diced chicken breast I’ve prepared earlier. A little garlic, chicken stock, pepper and salt.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/447/832/193/244/947/original/dc45a4d2b8f98037.jpeg

2026-04-22 10:04:21 UTC

Once I made ratatouille and it did not turn out as expected. So, I spooned it into individual ramekins, topped them with shredded and Parmesan cheese and cooked them in an oven toaster till the cheese browned. Now that’s just the way we make it!
It’s what’s for dinner.

2026-04-21 15:11:19 UTC

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Right? I’m really tempted to get one .. erm .. for my newborn grandson. Yes, totally for him and not me!

2026-04-21 14:49:26 UTC

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I’ll go analog before completing age verification.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/443/247/283/527/636/original/433515199fdb6924.jpeg

2026-04-21 14:35:14 UTC

Another hobby I’m going to have to drop …
https://www.theverge.com/news/915448/sony-playstation-age-verification-uk-messaging-voice-chat

2026-04-18 04:08:08 UTC

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I did the same with my kids. I was always looking for movies for them which mimicked those I loved when growing up. In particular movies where kids band together to overcome an obstacle.
I can’t understand why Super 8 isn’t more well known.

2026-04-17 10:05:11 UTC

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It’s Pac-Man Championship Edition on the Switch. Not old school Pac-Man but still a lot of fun to zone out to. I’ll fire up some Arkanoid next.

2026-04-17 09:44:30 UTC

Game night will be going handheld tonight.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/419/398/639/373/873/original/bdfeef7dcb2e9736.jpeg

2026-04-16 02:13:33 UTC

Keep this ID handy for your future OS level age verification needs.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/411/957/283/040/823/original/1d7b842ad4270e5f.jpeg

2026-04-14 10:25:03 UTC

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Honestly I’ve not looked. Temperature and breathing (rate? regularity?) I pay this voodoo no attention.

2026-04-14 09:25:34 UTC

Daughter’s husband bought some sensor that’s clips to baby’s diaper and communicates with an app on their phones.
Now when baby is sleeping peacefully and they should be resting it’s throwing fucking alarms all over the place. It wakes them, it stresses them.
I’m (unnecessarily) 30cm from baby as I type, I can hear his breathing, his tummy rumblings and farts I don’t need big tech for this and neither do they, they’re just scared first time parents … an easy market to sell to.

2026-04-13 23:41:08 UTC

Watching your daughter dance around the living room with her newborn singing along to songs from her childhood, priceless :)
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/400/038/340/852/512/original/00596d1f9faafe73.jpeg

2026-04-13 02:41:57 UTC

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If I recall correctly the ghosts blink in and out of existence. If you manage to eat 1 ghost, they all momentarily disappear.
Pac-Man is on heavy rotation on my handheld (but not the Atari version!) as is Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Great for short bursts of play.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/395/081/663/839/915/original/647b5e338ccebc52.jpeg

2026-04-11 14:06:26 UTC

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Two balloons exploded this afternoon while baby was sleeping. He just powered on through.
Daughter is using a hairdryer now in the same room and little guy doesn’t even stir. Can this last?

2026-04-11 10:20:24 UTC

Playing relaxing piano music all afternoon while the baby slept. He’s still not awake despite being overdue for a feed.
Have switched music to Queen.
Music education starts now little man.

2026-04-09 00:00:53 UTC

Baby will be released from the humidicrib (incubator) today in an event I’m calling the “unboxing”.

2026-04-07 03:39:14 UTC

Preparing for my first visit to the hospital to see my daughter and grandson.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/361/337/784/553/582/original/ea9e1fee2c765609.jpeg

2026-04-06 23:39:13 UTC

A quick hit before I start work for the day.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/360/395/087/363/608/original/7607e870f3d45c1c.jpeg

2026-04-06 05:04:50 UTC

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Thank you everyone for your warm wishes.
I’ve spoken to my daughter and she is tired but well, baby (a boy) is in good health. 4032g was not a typo!
I can’t wait to see my daughter and her chonky boi.

2026-04-06 00:18:01 UTC

Baby has arrived! I’m crying.
Son in law says 4032g, I hope for my daughter’s sake that’s a typo!

2026-04-05 03:18:11 UTC

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It is, without a doubt, my favorite game of all time (the originals, the modern games are great in their own way, but the originals will always be special to me.)

2026-04-05 02:54:10 UTC

Today’s fit.
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/349/837/848/751/481/original/4808aefceff97f1e.jpeg

2026-03-29 01:23:49 UTC

Outside wearing just a t-shirt (and the legally required pants).
https://cdn.famichiki.jp/media_attachments/files/116/309/845/871/719/701/original/7f2e3b10f0c052f5.jpeg