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resource jan 4 ’26

resource recommends jan 4 ’26

Raincity Recommends - Local & Small Businesses

the running list of local + small businesses our team, members, and community keep recommending.

news jul 25 ’25

news recommends jul 25 ’25

The FF Brands I Love to work with

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market

go EARLY. it gets wild later. food stalls and street snacks pack in fast.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Osaka: Universal Studios Japan

amazeballs. nintendo world is the standout, prioritize it.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: DisneySea

the best disney park in the world. unique theming, incredible design, and the food is actually good.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine

the iconic torii gate hike. there before 9am or you're queueing. bring bug spray.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: CAPPINESS Capybara Cafe

three capybaras, calm vibes, reservation required. shinjuku side, near takadanobaba.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Japan: Mocha Cat Cafe

cat cafe chain that's actually clean and well-run. multiple locations, easy stop with kids or jet-lagged guests.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Osaka: Dotonbori

osaka's neon-soaked food and nightlife district. best at night. street food, lights, energy.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Disneyland

second-best disney park overall. polished classic, but DisneySea wins.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Japan: mipig cafe

micro pig cafe. cute, tourist-friendly, multiple locations across kyoto, tokyo, and osaka.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Pontocho

narrow riverside alley with restaurants and nightlife. best after dark.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Nishiki Market

kyoto's central food market street. best around late morning before peak crowds.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Nara: Nara Park

11/10. 30 minutes from osaka, 45 from kyoto. bowing deer, mochi pounding, watch out for the aggressive ones.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Kappabashi Street

tokyo's kitchen town. kitchenware, restaurant supply, knives. fun even if you're not buying.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Akihabara

tokyo's electronics and otaku district. dropped rwu at mocha cat while we hit the shops.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

the iconic bamboo path. about a 45-minute walk. arrive VERY early or fight crowds the whole way.

resource jun 12 ’25

resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Osaka: Harry Wood Namba (hedgehog cafe)

hedgehog cafe in namba. very spiky. interesting but brief. keep it under an hour.

post jan 31 ’25

post recommends jan 31 ’25

Recommended Podcast: Peter Attia 'The Drive'

peter attia's the drive is the health and longevity podcast worth your commute. stanford-trained doc, real experts, deep dives.

post nov 1 ’24

post recommends nov 1 ’24

Podcast: Foot Health with Peter Attia & Courtney Conley

peter attia and courtney conley on foot health. preventing injury, building foot strength, picking shoes that don't sabotage you.

post oct 31 ’18

post recommends oct 31 ’18

Thor's a Big Nerd: What's in My Tech Pack

The daily-carry tech that lives in the quickpack, from the female-to-female HDMI coupler to the MX Master.