I've compiled all the articles I've written so far about everyday life.
This blog features a variety of content, including gadget reviews, accounts of my experiences with certification exams, and health-related topics.
If anything catches your interest, please feel free to read it.
Success stories of passing qualification exams
Real Estate Transaction Specialist Qualification Exam Success Story (2024, No Prior Practical Experience)
This is an account of my experience taking the real estate license exam through self-study, despite having no prior work experience.
(Aichi Prefecture) An article about applying for registration as a real estate agent via electronic application.
This document summarizes the steps I took to apply for qualification registration electronically after passing the exam.
Experience of passing the Basic Information Technology Engineer Examination (Autumn 2020, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Non-IT company)
This is an account of the experience of a non-IT, liberal arts graduate who took the Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination.
Gadget and home appliance reviews
My impressions after purchasing a 32-inch TCL smart TV (Android TV)
This article introduces my experience using a smart TV that I selected based on its cost-effectiveness.
Review of the wearable thermal device "REON POCKET3"
This is a review of a wearable air conditioner that I bought for myself because I get hot easily.
Review of a car phone holder that is easy to remove and carry.
This post introduces a phone holder I found after struggling to find a good place to put my smartphone in the car.
My impressions after purchasing the Iris Ohyama Portable Cooler (IPA-2821GH)
This is my review of a portable air conditioner I bought for a room where air conditioning installation is difficult.
A double honeycomb gel cushion is recommended for when you sit in a chair for long periods of time.
This cushion solved my problem of butt pain from desk work.
A USB charging cable compatible with three types of connectors (Lightning/Micro USB/USB-C) was very convenient.
Introducing a convenient charging cable that eliminates the need to carry around multiple connectors.
Introducing two types of mobile batteries with built-in cables.
I chose this battery with a built-in cable because I tend to forget my cables.
My impressions of placing two TVs side-by-side in the living room (using them in the same room)
This is an installation method I tried to solve the problem of family members wanting to watch the same TV programs at the same time.
Groin guard (testicle protector): Protective gear for fathers to protect against attacks from children.
This is a review of the protective gear I bought to defend myself from children's unrestrained attacks.
I was experiencing pain in the nose pads of my glasses, so I replaced them and it improved.
This is the story of how I solved my long-standing nasal pain problem by changing the pads.
My first experience using a neck speaker (DolTech, 4000 yen)
This post shares my first impressions of using a neck speaker.
This article introduces the benefits of purchasing a keyboard slider (approximately 5000 yen).
Here are my thoughts on the keyboard slider I installed to improve my desk setup.
My impressions of using the "ChikaRaku (Eye Relax)" bifocal lenses from Megane Ichiba (Eyeglass Market).
This is my review of bifocal lenses for near and intermediate vision, which I tried because I've started to notice presbyopia.
My impressions of purchasing an air purifier, including its benefits and effects (Daikin MCA55UE5-W)
This post describes the effectiveness of an air purifier I purchased to combat pollen and room odors.
I bought a VR headset for iPhone for about 3000 yen. Here's how to use it and my impressions.
This is my review of an inexpensive VR headset that I bought because I wanted to try VR without spending too much time on it.
I purchased a sophisticated Ettinger long wallet and coin purse.
I'm sharing my experience using the Ettinger wallet I finally decided to buy.
SEIKO SPIRIT (SBTM217) User Review: A sophisticated and simple titanium wristwatch.
This is a review of a wristwatch I purchased because I was attracted to its simple design.
An old toothbrush was useful for cleaning the metal band of my watch.
This is a simple cleaning method I discovered when I was struggling with the dirt on my watch strap.
Troubleshooting for smartphone and PC environment issues
Steps and impressions of switching to a vertically-oriented dual-monitor setup
This post describes the benefits I've noticed from changing the layout from side-by-side to vertical.
Finally resolved: "The display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding, but has now successfully recovered."
This is a record of how I finally solved an error that had been bothering me for many years.
How to replace a graphics card and align the screws | Notes on my first DIY replacement
This is a memo about the first time I replaced a graphics card myself.
My thoughts on upgrading from an iPhone 7 to an iPhone XS: Should you upgrade or not?
This is a summary of the changes I noticed after upgrading from my long-used iPhone 7.
How to deal with an iPhone that keeps restarting endlessly, and the importance of a full backup using iTunes.
Based on my own experience of panicking when faced with unexpected problems, I've compiled a list of ways to deal with them.
My experience sending my iPhone to Apple for repair via mail-in service was surprisingly easy.
My impression is that the repair, which I thought would be troublesome, was easier than I expected.
Solution to the issue where anchor links in Table of Contents Plus do not work.
This is a record of how I solved problems I encountered while running my blog.
Summary of how to resolve Google Search Console AMP errors
This article summarizes how to resolve AMP errors that appear in Search Console.
Health/Beauty
My basic health checkup results show high gamma-GTP levels even though I don't drink alcohol! What could be the reason? (For someone in their early 30s)
This is an account of my investigation into the cause of the abnormal values I received during my health checkup.
Actually effective against drowsiness! Side effects of indigestible dextrin
This is a story about being surprised to discover an effect different from the original purpose.
Introducing and reviewing "Sleep Cycle," a recommended alarm clock app that targets light sleep.
Here are my thoughts on an app I tried to improve my morning grogginess.
Results and impressions of using the "Children's Aptitude Gene Testing Kit" (DNA Factor).
Here are the results and my thoughts on a genetic test I tried out of curiosity.
Side effects and solutions I experienced while undergoing laser hair removal for my beard.
This article describes the side effects I experienced during beard hair removal and how I dealt with them.
Benefits of laser hair removal for beards
This is a summary of the benefits I've experienced since starting hair removal.
住まい・中古マンション購入
A Personal Account of Buying a Pre-Owned Condo (Part 1) | How to Narrow Down Your Search, Things to Watch Out for During Viewings, and How to Apply for a Mortgage Pre-Approval on Your Own
40歳で中古マンションを買うと決めてから、物件探し・内見・住宅ローンの事前審査・売買契約までの記録です。
A Personal Account of Buying a Pre-Owned Condo (Part 2) | From Being Rejected for a Mortgage Loan to Closing, Renovations, and Moving In
ネット銀行の本審査に落ちた話から、決済当日のトラブル、リフォーム、入居後の感想までをまとめています。
Everyday troubles and life hacks
How to resolve the issue of unauthorized parking in your contracted parking space.
This article summarizes how to deal with situations where you are actually troubled by unauthorized parking.
The effectiveness of "No Flyers" stickers placed on mailboxes is amazing.
I'm sharing the surprising results I experienced after trying this method myself, as I was struggling with creating effective flyers.
Things to keep in mind and points to consider when choosing a name for your child
I've compiled a list of the points I considered when choosing my child's name.
What about the front row seats on the Shinkansen (bullet train)? Which seat should I choose?
I've compiled my own thoughts on choosing seats on the Shinkansen (bullet train).
Fantasies about systems that should be implemented to improve driving manners
This is just a wild fantasy I came up with because of something that bothered me while driving.
The effectiveness of installing stickers and a dummy camera as a countermeasure against aggressive driving (total cost: 1500 yen)
This is the effect of an inexpensive safety device I installed because I was afraid of aggressive driving.
My experience of being recruited into Amway through a social sports club: My experience and the problems I encountered.
This is a summary of the problems I encountered based on my actual experience of being solicited.
A reflection on running a blog
Reflecting on the reasons and methods I used to reach 300 blog posts (in 2 years and 4 months)
Now that I've written 300 articles, I'm reflecting on the reasons why I was able to continue.
Reaching 500 blog posts (in about 5 years): A look back at page views and content.
To mark reaching 500 articles, I'm reflecting on the changes in page views and content.
Impressions of the content I watched
What is Twitter (X) Space? My impressions after trying both Twitter (X) and YouTube Live.
These are the pros and cons I noticed after trying live streaming for the first time.
I've been listening to "Casual Linguistics Radio" recently.
I'm talking about a radio show I've recently become hooked on.
I've been listening to "COTEN RADIO," a radio show that makes learning history fun.
This is a story about how I got hooked on a radio program that makes learning history fun.