Recording summary · October 2019
Living in a Japanese Internet cafe [_hSLqUgC4sY]
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Overview
Daniel registers and pays for a non-smoking room at an internet cafe counter, receives directions, and locates room 240.
Daniel explores the facility, tries unsuccessfully to open the shower door, and inspects room 240, noting tight dimensions, limited sleeping comfort, older computer equipment, transparent partitions, and general conditions of the space.
Themes
Counter check-in process including room selection, smoking preference, ID check, and payment.
Physical conditions of the internet cafe corridor and room, including lighting, privacy, and noise.
Attempted access to the shower facility.
Room space, sleeping accommodations, and comparisons to capsule hotels.
Provided equipment and room amenities, including computer hardware, accessories, lockbox, and ceiling condition.
Developments
Daniel selects a non-smoking room at the counter, presents identification, and pays.
Daniel locates room 240 after receiving directions.
Daniel walks around the area and attempts to open the shower door without success.
Daniel inspects room 240, assessing its dimensions, sleeping comfort, computer equipment, and partitions.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the shower door did not open because it was locked, someone was inside, or Daniel did not push hard enough.
How noisy the internet cafe becomes later at night.