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Life · Tue, December 10, 2024 at 3:16 AM

Finally got a Japanese driver's license

After more than half a year, it’s finally over.

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After nine months, I finally obtained my Japanese driver's license. Although Japan's process is costly and complex, I opted for a cheaper foreign license exchange. Despite past driving experience and taking several tests, challenges included right-hand driving, language barriers, and manual transmission. Ultimately, switching to an automatic vehicle was key to passing. Next, I aim for a motorcycle license.
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Development · Sat, August 24, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Added search function to the blog

A simple search module based on Meilisearch that supports keyword and semantic search

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The new blog's search feature was launched after initially missing from the plan. meilisearch was chosen for its multi-language capabilities, AI integration, and content recommendation. The solution involves using Edge Functions for database operations, allowing for effective keyword and semantic searches.
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Comment · Tue, August 13, 2024 at 2:35 PM

We are witnessing the insularization of Chinese civilization

Summarizing China's history, we can equate closure with backwardness

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The Degeneration of Civilization argues that prolonged isolation can lead to cultural and technological regression, as seen in Tasmania, the Americas, Japan, and Polynesia. The author suggests that China is repeating this historical cycle of isolation and censorship, resulting in a distorted civilization with limited global influence. The writer stresses that openness promotes progress, while isolation leads to cultural impoverishment.
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Life · Fri, August 9, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Finally living in a place with a comfortable climate

If remote work becomes possible in the future, it would be quite nice to continue living in Ueda

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After living in Ueda for over four months, it's clear that its climate is superior to the other five cities where I've resided. Ueda offers comfortable weather, excellent air quality, and manageable temperatures, especially at night. Compared to the harsh climates of Karamay, Xi'an, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Nagano, Ueda stands out as the most livable place, surrounded by mountains and water.
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Development · Mon, August 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM

This site has evolved to the third generation

Completely independently developed, serverless architecture with separate endpoints

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After completing the second version of the site with Next, which had issues like Strapi's handling of multilingual slugs and EXIF data storage, a more complex third version was developed over intermittent work spanning a year. The new site architecture involves SvelteKit-based CMS, Supabase for the database with RLS, and Remix for the frontend. Future plans include adding more login options, optimizing code, and improving user interactions.
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Life · Thu, May 2, 2024 at 3:16 AM

Why Japan

Why I Chosen Japan

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This article explains the author's choice of Japan over other countries based on various factors. The author's language skills, profession, and financial situation influenced the decision-making process. The USA was ruled out due to high costs, while Singapore and Dubai were deemed unsuitable. Australia and New Zealand had challenges with job opportunities. The Netherlands was attractive but had height concerns. Canada was initially favored but later became less feasible due to cost implications. Ultimately, the affordability, job prospects, healthcare, and quality of life in Japan led to it being the chosen destination.
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Life · Mon, April 8, 2024 at 3:16 AM

First month in Japan

A brief summary of the month before and after going to Japan

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After two and a half weeks in Japan, here are key tasks before and after arrival: **Before Going to Japan:** - Secure Certificate of Eligibility and start preparations. - Rent a house in advance, address potential issues with renting to foreigners, and handle initial deposits. **After Arriving in Japan:** - Complete residence registration and health insurance setup. - Arrange home utilities and buy furniture/appliances. - Acquire SIM card and broadband, facing potential setup delays. - Open a bank account, possibly requiring student ID. Adjusting to life in Ueda, a small city with decent urbanization, Amazon deliveries, and accessible services. Living costs are high but manageable.
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Development · Thu, January 18, 2024 at 3:00 AM

What is a neat blog (from tech view)

What makes a "good" blog from a code perspective?

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The operation "Firewood" manages numerous blog applications and evaluates both surface and backend functionality. Many blogs lack proper code regularity, causing issues in data crawling and processing. Essential aspects for a well-structured blog include correct RSS output, Open Graph info, sitemaps, comprehensive `<head>` data, HTTPS configuration, and mobile-friendliness. Despite these standards, good content remains paramount.
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