1- i go as needed/wanted. both work and pleasure is a factor. settled life? more like the unsettled version

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2- many can and do to an extent, but for me it can be a major source of amusement to others at times.
3- new tastes? can't say i have after all the years of going there. i appreciate the basics that are "Japan". i am still an "observer" and actually like and appreciate that status/POV. it can and is quite useful.