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I’m probably butchering the pronunciation a little bit, but I was told to say“Ao pet ra-dap kon Thai” - it’s the one phrase I know!

About 2.5% of adults. 1 in 40.
Among “young people”, up to 5%. So 1 in 20.

Blueprint has Japanese bands from time to time.

Fuji Kaze in going there in December. Official髭男dism
next month.

Should have used his INDICAtors.

I have bought from Hard Off, but wouldn’t sell to them unless I was absolutely desperate for quick money.

Shockingly, Facebook groups/marketplace is still a good place to get a fair price for both parties. I got a Greco WSB-STD there in perfect condition for ¥15,000.

I’ve even bought a guitar (Casio PG-380 for ¥25,000 no less!) on Craigslist Tokyo in the past few years.

I did buy a fretless Edwards bass on Merukari earlier this year which arrived in good condition, but I generally wouldn’t want to buy or sell a guitar that needs to be posted unless it’s in a hard case that can be mummified in bubble wrap.

Since you’ve got the time, save up some money and pay an artist?

I’ve done my own jackets in photoshop, from public domain images and with AI. Regret them all except the most recent one I commissioned for about $300 equivalent.