Canon's Diary

I already have a rice cooker, a washing machine, a microwave, and some unused tableware at home, so I’ll gather them all in one place. I’d also like to bring the unused tabletop grill for yakiniku if I get permission from my family. Other things I plan to take from home include… the brown color lamp stand, the clothes-drying pole from the balcony, and the refrigerator, which I recently purchased and has already arrived. Since I’ll likely rely on frozen food a lot in the beginning, I also want to bring the 1988 National-brand freezer that’s been sitting unused in the basement. It’s quite solidly built, and its retro design is nice. That should cover the bigger items.

On Saturday, I plan to go to Nitori (furniture retailer) and buy a single-size mattress and a down comforter set. I just ordered two large transparent storage containers and two medium-sized ones from Amazon. I should be able to pack small household items and clothes from home into these. As for knives and a coffee maker, I might as well get them here since I probably won’t have much time for shopping after I move. I may also need a whetstone for sharpening the knives. I’ll definitely need a trash can. I’m also interested in a food waste disposer—I’ll have to check how much subsidy is available for that.

Things I need to buy after moving include a bed—preferably one with storage boxes underneath. As for a cupboard, I’ve already found a potential option on Amazon, but I’ll decide on the size after I settle in. For now, I plan to use a foldable camping table and chairs instead of buying a dining set. The only other thing I’m unsure about is the TV. I don’t usually watch TV, so it’s not essential, but I’d love to enjoy Grand Slam tennis matches on a big screen. It’s a tough decision. I also want to set up an audio system to create a home theater-like setup. Since these are more for personal enjoyment, I’ll leave this decision for later.

I plan to ride my 400cc race-replica motorcycle to Osaka myself. The parking space I rented there is outdoors, so I just found a rain cover in the basement. I’ll need some ropes to secure it against the wind. I should also bring a battery charger and a few tools from the garage. On Saturday, I’ll visit a motorcycle gear store to check out some small accessories. I’ll take my current riding gear as it is.

For tennis, I’ll need to bring at least half of my tennis wear. I have two rackets, but I haven’t decided whether to keep one in each location or carry both back and forth between Osaka and Tokyo when I travel.

Alright, I’m starting to get a clearer idea of what I need to buy. Looks like I’ll be visiting electronics stores, furniture shops, and a motorcycle gear store this weekend.