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Hiromichi M.

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Hawaii, United States

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About Me

Just your average Japanese guy living in the sunny state of Hawaii. I am online constantly and have used a lot of online services, stores and so on, so I would say I have quite a bit of feedback to offer on this site. How valuable are my opinions? Well, that all depends on the eye of the beholder.

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Anime, manga, Japanese role playing games, Japanese rock and pop music, electronics, computers and accessories, Japanese culture and history

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Anime, video games, music, computers, electronics, baseball, martial arts, Japanese history

46 Reviews by Hiromichi

  • Popsters

12/29/22
Verified purchase

Another sub-brand of Licorice.com. This one offers a wide variety of chocolate-covered caramel popcorn. These treats are great for anyone with a sweet tooth. On my first order with the, I went with the peanut buuer cup and white chocolate flavors. Both were delicious and satisfied my cravings for a sweet snack. Just like Licorice.com and Pretzels.com, the prices are pretty reasonable. You get a good amount of the product in each tube container. Go ahead and give them a try, if you are looking for a unique and tasty treat to satisfy you sugar cravings.

Tip for consumers:
Sign up for their newsletter to get alerts on new products and coupon codes.

  • Pretzels

12/29/22
Verified purchase

This is the website for a sub-brand of Licorices.com. As the name suggests, they offer various flavored pretzels. They offer a pretty wide selection of flavors at pretty reasonable prices. The amount of pretzel sticks you get in each tube container is good. In my first purchases through them, I chose the buttermilk ranch, loaded nacho, chipotle cheddar and brick oven pizza flavors. All of them were good and tasted authentic to the real thing. So if you are a fan of pretzels, I highly recommend you give them a shot.

Tip for consumers:
Make sure to sign up for their email subscription to get news on new products and coupon codes.

  • Discord

10/16/22
Verified purchase

I am relatively new to the Discord community, since I started using it back in 2018. However, my experience with it has been mostly great so far. It is a very reliable and easy way for me to keep in touch with friends and meet other like-minded people. The whole interface to the program is very easy to use and get used to. It is basically like a modern day version of IRC (Internet Relay Chat) with all the bells and whistles. It is a nice and easy way to join and interact in various online communities that you have an interest in. Sure, there are some unpleasant things and people you have to deal with sometimes, but that goes for any social media platform out there. In my experiences, I have had less issues while using Discord, as compared to some other similar platforms out there. If you have never used Discord before and are interested and/or are looking for a good alternative to online communities and chats, go give them a test drive. If you end up not liking it, you can just simple stop using it and delete it. Simple as that.

Products used:
Free service, Nitro and Nitro Classic

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  • Central Pacific Bank

10/16/22

If you live in Hawaii, you can open various financial accounts at Central Pacific Bank. They are not as prevalent as Bank of Hawaii or First Hawaiian Bank, but they are quite well known and have a fair amount of branches and ATM machines throughout the state. I have been a member of their bank for seven or so years now and have had an overall great experience with them. They are very reliable and offer all the services I or anyone else would need. One of their branches is located close to where I live, so that is a plus. If you are looking for a simple, yet reliable bank for your financial needs, don't hesitate to give them a shot. Do some research and see if they are what you are looking for.

Tip for consumers:
Download the mobile app to have quick and easy access to all your accounts.

  • Winamp

10/16/22
Verified purchase

It seems like a hundred years ago, when I first found out about and started using Winamp on my PC to listen to all my music files. I think I have been using it for around 15 or so years now and still love it to this day. The interface is simple, yet nice looking and it is an all around excellent audio player. I have not had any issues with it in all the years I have been using it. You used to be able to upgrade to the paid premium version, which was also excellent. I remember purchasing it on several different occasions. Sadly, they stopped updating the software for it a long time ago, but according to their website, that is going to change sometime in the future. I am really looking forward to what they are going to do Anyway, if you are looking for an easy to use, simple and very effective audio player for your PC, do give Winamp a shot. You've got nothing to lose.

  • Dropbox

10/16/22
Verified purchase

I have been using Dropbox, on and off, for around 9 years now and have had a good experience using their free storage service. It is very easy to store, share and transfer your files using the website. The free version gives you a pretty good amount of space to store your files. You probably won't fill it up, unless you are a hardcore/heavy user and/or store video and audio files. I don't use this as much anymore, but their service is still good. I have never used their paid premium version, so I can't comment on the quality of it. But I would imagine it is very good, since the free version is very good.

Products used:
Free online storage service

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  • Dickies

10/16/22
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I have been buying this brand's clothing for many years and have nothing but good things to say about them. They offer high quality work and casual clothing at reasonable prices. Everything I have purchased from them have fit very well and lasted a long time. Super durable and comfortable clothes. Their accessories, like belts, shoes and work gear are excellent as well. There are always sales going on, so buying directly from their website is a plus. So if you are looking for quality clothes at affordable prices, for both work and for leisure activities, I highly recommend them.

Tip for consumers:
Sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date with new products and sales throughout the year.

Products used:
Work pants, work shorts, casual pants, casual shorts, belts, socks, work shoes, various work gear

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  • Vans

10/15/22
Verified purchase

Recently, I got back into skateboarding again, after stopping almost 20 years ago. No crazy tricks or anything hardcore. Just casual skating, since I'm pretty old now. Anyway, I wanted to get a pair of Half Cabs, since I remember loving them back in the day. So I went to their website and found a pair on sale and purchased them. I saved twenty dollars on them, so I was very pleased. The shoes arrived at my home quickly and in perfect condition. Since then, I made another purchase with them and bought a hat and some socks. Same great all around experience like when I bought my Half Cabs. If you like nice casual shoes to wear every day or durable and comfortable skateboarding shoes, you can't go wrong with Vans. There is a reason they have been around since the 1960s.

Tip for consumers:
Remember to sign up for their free newsletter for information on sales and new products. Also, create an account with them, so you can get reward points for all your purchases on their website.

Products used:
Skateboarding shoes, hat and socks

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  • TCGplayer

10/15/22
Verified purchase

TCGplayer is a nice place to shop for and find information on various trading card games (TCG). There are a lot of different third party vendors, similar to the Amazon Marketplace. You can look up their ratings and reviews to decide who you trust to make purchases from. So far, I have made three purchases from their vendors and everything has been fine. Feel free and check them out, if you are looking for a good place to buy various TCG cards and accessories.

Tip for consumers:
Create an account with them, so you can get their newsletter that gives you information on special sales and other deals, earn rewards and get free standard shipping for your purchases.

Products used:
Various TCG booster packs and booster boxes

  • SuperHeroStuff

10/15/22
Verified purchase

This is a great place to get a variety of products from your favorite superhero franchises. They offer things like apparel, collectable merchandise and accessories. You can choose from a wide range of franchises from the Marvel and DC universes. Plus, there are other franchises you can purchase things from, like The Legend of Zelda, Mega Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars and various anime franchises. All in all, it is a awesome place for pop culture enthusiasts. I have personally made a purchase with them before and had a great experience. Will definitely buy from them again in the future.

Tip for consumers:
Remember to sign up for their free newsletter, so you can stay up to date on new merchandise, sales and other good deals.

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T-shirts and face masks

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  • Jisho.org

10/13/22

If you are a budding Japanese to English translator, just starting out in your learning experience or are just looking to look up some words that have caught your interest, Jisho.org is an excellent option for your needs. They have a very simple to use interface, where you can either type in English words, Japanese romaji (Romanized words) or Japanese text (like hiragana or kanji). After you type something in, you will get your results with their meanings, how they can be used in a sentence, their readings and some other information, like stroke order. I have been using their website, on and off, for probably five or six years now. It has helped me look up unfamiliar words or get ideas on how to translate things in a different way. Overall, I am very happy with their online dictionary. I recommend it to anyone who would benefit from using an online Japanese to English dictonary.

Tip for consumers:
Remember to bookmark the website, so you can easily access the dictionary at any given moment.

  • Freerip

10/13/22

Looking for a reliable and easy to use audio ripping software for your computer? Freerip is the software you've been looking for. I have been using their software for around five or so years now. I started out using their free version, which is really good and has no real restrictions like how some other free audio ripping software has. They also offer an paid upgrade version, which basically makes the free version "super powered". You can rip your CDs to various audio formats even faster than the free version. It is a very worthy upgrade, since if you decide to upgrade at the right time, the fee is very inexpensive. Aside from letting you rip your CDs to various audio format files, you can also convert between various formats, like MP3 to FLAC, for example. This feature works extremely well, too. The user interface looks simple and outdated, but it is not an eyesore. Very easy to use all the functions in the software. I like the simple and minimalistic look to it. Anyway, if this is the kind of software you are looking for, give the free version a shot. You have got nothing to lose.

Tip for consumers:
Give the free version a "test drive" for a while and then don't hesitate to upgrade to the paid full/premium version. It should usually be a very small fee for a lifetime license.

  • Sentaifilmworks

10/12/22
Verified purchase

If you are an anime fan or are looking for a nice and easy way to buy anime licensed and released by Sentai Filmworks for anime fans you know, try checking out their official website. They have nice sales throughout the year, where you can get heavy discounts on a lot of their blu-rays and DVDs. You just can't beat some of their deals during their various sales shopping at other anime retailers out there. I have been buying directly from them for a few years now and am happy with my experiences so far. Definitely give them a try, if you are in the market for purchasing anime blu-rays and DVDs.

Tip for consumers:
Remember to sign up for their newsletter, so you can get notified about their great year round sales and other information, like new releases and available pre-orders.

  • Product Report Card

10/12/22
Verified purchase

I have read a lot of the negative feedback on this company on here, but in my personal experience, everything has been fine so far. Sure it took me longer than I hoped to reach the minimum cash out amount, but I still was able to reach it in a few months after signing up I agree that the minimum cash out amount is a lot higher then other survey taking opportunities I have tried out in the past, but I still was able to redeem my reward. To be honest, I did not consistently take surveys sometimes, so being able to cash out in a few months is not so bad. You just need to be patient and not get discouraged or frustrated. Anyway, I am happy with their survey taking service so far, overall.

Tip for consumers:
Like with all other online survey taking opportunities, just be patient and give it some time. A fair amount of the time with various websites/services, you are not going to rack up your rewards at lightning speeds.

  • Ideal808

10/11/22

Recently, I started collecting various TCGs (Trading Card Game) cards, but not to play the games, but to collect them and possibly sell some down the road. I really like the artwork and the collectability of the rare and unique cards. Anyway, I found this website while I was looking for a good place locally to purchase TCG cards. All of my purchases with them so far have been great. A very good selection of different TCG cards and reasonable prices. I am glad I found a nice place to purchase TCGs close to where I live. If you are looking for a great place to get your TCG fix, look no future than Ideal808. Note: I am not writing this review because of or for a Yelp promotion or any other paid or reward incentive. It is just an honest opinion and review from one of their customers.

Products used:
Various Weiss Schwarz booster boxes, Gate Ruler booster box, Penny sleeves, Top loaders

  • Licorice.com

10/11/22
Verified purchase

I just recently discovered this awesome website that sells all sorts of premium licorice. Stumbled upon it when I was shopping on the Rakuten website. So far, I have made two purchases with them and have been very happy with the overall experience. The variety they offer is very good, the prices are reasonable and the quality/taste of the licorice is excellent. I have enjoyed everything I have bought from them. You get your items very quickly (usually around 2-3 days after your order has shipped). They also really care about their customers, since I have gotten a thank you emails, directly from the people who started and run the company, from them for each of my two purchases. A very nice gesture on their part. I will definitely purchase from them more in the future, since there still some more licorice products I want to try out. So if you are a licorice lover and want a fast and reliable way to get your fix, go ahead and give them a try.

  • Utest

6/24/22
Verified purchase

This website gives you the opportunity to become a paid tester for various tasks, like testing new apps and various AI testing trials. There are a lot of test on the site's list and new tests are frequently added. This gives you the chance to possible test various neat things. It is totally up to you which tests you want to sign up for. Keep in mind that you will not be invited/accepted to every testing opportunity you sign up for. You have to meet their criteria for each test. I have been a member since February and just successfully completed my first test earlier today. The payment is still pending, but the payout was $15, so not too bad. The test was a simple ID and facial recognition test with a new AI software. Anyway, if you like taking part in testing out new things and make some spare cash by doing so, I highly recommend you give uTest a try. It is free to sign up and like stated above, you have the freedom to choose which test you want to partake in. You definitely can do worse with your spare time.

Tip for consumers:
Be patient and give it some time. You will not be invited to every single test you sign up for. It may take you a while to get invites to tests. But don't give up, because they will surely come.

  • Enrollapp

5/16/22
Verified purchase

I have been a member for three months now and think enroll is quite different from other money making services I have used up to date. Instead of taking surveys, you answer poll questions to build up your points and get badges. The more points and badges you obtain, the more testing opportunities you will get. From what I have experienced so far, the tests are simple. You just check out websites, test out simple things on them and answer some questions about what you experienced. The tests are quick and easy to complete. The only downfall is that it takes a while to increase your earnings. The minimum threshold you need to meet each month to cash out (which is done automatically, if you reach the requirement) is one dollar. If you don't meet that requirement, you will have to wait until the next month. So far, the payouts for the tests have not been that great, but it's still better than nothing. I have cashed out once with them so far and am due for another one next month. Just be forewarned that you will not make as much money as some of the better survey taking websites out there. You just have to be more patient with them and just enjoy the different and unique experience of taking tests for them.

Tip for consumers:
Just be patient and give it some time. It might take a while to start earning money and getting test taking opportunities more frequently, but they will come.

  • PaidViewpoint

5/16/22

PaidViewpoint is another legit paid survey taking website. They do things a bit differently than other survey taking sites that I have tried out, so the experience feels very fresh and new. I have been taking surveys with them for a few months now and have already been able to cash out my points. They send you survey taking opportunities frequently and you always earn a certain amount for every single survey you take. In my experiences so far, the amounts have ranged from ten cents to several dollars. You also can increase what they call a "TraitScore" by taking surveys. Most of the time, your TraitScore will increase a bit after taking a survey, but sometimes, it doesn't go up at all. The thing about your TraitScore is that the higher it is, the more survey taking opportunities will be available to you and will have a lower minimum cash out threshold after your first fifteen dollar cash out. The highest attainable TraitScore is 9000, so it will take a while to get there, so just be patient. Right now, I am almost at 7000 for my TraitScore. You can also earn some money by referring people to take surveys with them. All in all, the surveys are pretty interesting and don't take too much time to complete. If you are curious, go ahead and give them a shot. It's an easy way to make a bit of spare cash for giving your opinions on various things.

Tip for consumers:
Just be patient and give it some time. Eventually, you'll be able to make a cash out and will receive more surveys as your TraitScore gets higher.

Products used:
Taking surveys

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  • Mega Limited

3/23/22

Looking for a nice and reliable host to upload your various files, videos and other related things online? MEGA is the best one that I have used up to date. Everything has worked flawlessly so far. Their service is very easy to use and understand. They offer both a free and paid option to choose from, depending on your needs. I have only used the free version, so I can't personally say how good the paid version is. However, I have talked to some people who have used the paid version and have heard positive things about it. As is always the case, the paid version will be a premium version of the free (basic) one. All the nice little bells and whistles. But honestly, the free version will be just fine for most users. The paid version is mostly for very hardcore (power) users and for people who need that extra "omph" for their business or professional needs.

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Free file hosting

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