7pm in Tokyo - Humidifier

Filling up the humidifier with water. A humidifier is called Kashitsuki [加湿器] and are used in the Winter for many reasons over here.
One of the reasons is that most of the heating is provided by an air conditioner which really dries out the air leaving ones throat in a mess and skin dry.
Our humidifier is filled with about 2 liters of water in the morning and runs out in the evening - time to fill up again. It also comes with a little pot which you can fill with aroma oils that give the room a herbal smell.
It also comes with settings for "throat" and "skin" but not exactly sure what the difference is as the steam looks the same ^^;
This actual humidifier has appeared in an episode of Kanon - cookies for those who can remember which episode.
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BioResearch Assistant
Kos-Mos doesn't want to get her skin too dry. Good looking out, keeping her moist.
Otaku / Student in Networking
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I got that too. Only use on winter, just like you. But this year our humidifier just got broken >_<
初音ミク命
There is a big steel kettle sitting on top of the fireplace that we fill up with water to add some moisture to the air.
Although lately it's been wet enough around here that there isn't really any need to fill it up.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
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My wife and I bought this same humidifier for her parents. I wish we had them here in the states. This reminds me that I need to check the humidifier. The one here is huge and holds almost 34 liters of water and runs out every evening. ^^; Heat pumps that are installed with most houses here in the states act just like the unit in Japan...
Accounting Technician
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yeah our heat pump makes the air in our house VERY dry, between the static electricity and the messed up sinuses....
next year we are going to talk to the HVAC guy about getting a himidifier put in.
Accounting Technician
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yeah our heat pump makes the air in our house VERY dry, between the static electricity and the messed up sinuses....
next year we are going to talk to the HVAC guy about getting a himidifier put in.
Brigade Member
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This was the best danny , Pure Awesomeness Sank you for sharing
Student, Software Engineer in the Making!!!
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My skin tends to get dry during winter, I should try one of those things. I remember that ero magazine part, made laugh so hard the first time I watched it.
Injured
Here its more like the equator even with the central air heater on (if it ever gets cold enough to use) its still humid enough for the dehumidifier. I should probably get 2 dehumidifiers now. Its only cold here Maybe 2 months a year 40 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico plenty of water you can't drink every where. Oh static electricity even with humidity and no heater on with blankets and plastic bread bag wraps ect when it is cooler too.
Otaku
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Tokyo dry O_o with the ocean so close!!I can't belive that.
Here in Alberta winter is really really dry no oceans around and it is cold. We have humidifiers some are part of the central heating but you can buy portables but I never see one so fancy as yours Danny.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
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Even though I have small respiratory problems, I love dry climates...
Probably because my hometown, in which I lived for almost 26 years, was TOO humid.
When it's hot, you sweat all day long, and night too. Which is awful.
When it's cold, hands and feet get frozen, and if you sleep with too many blankets, you wake up sweating... gah
Where I'm living now the climate is way more dry.. and I'm loving it! xD
The only problem is that the smog that comes out from cars on the street gets here in my apartment too easily. Few hours with windows open are enough to get a thin layer of dirt all over the place.
But lots of people have humidifiers here... as for me, for now, on really dry days, a wide bucket filled with water on the balcony will sufice. xD
Oh, also, the steam coming out of the rice coker. xD
Player in the game of Life
The humidifier I had (cheapie green frog one by Crane)left these weird water stains behind the flat screen and other random places.
Engineering and Sales
Right now it says 18 outside with 16% humidity. So Humidifier is definitely needed, seeing how it's like this for 4 months lol.
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
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awesome clips ^^ yeah i have a humidifier lol ^^ there not too bad ^^
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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I got a humidifier, I only turn it on when the room temperature is really hot & dry, I'll turn it on together with aircond so it make my whole room foggy ^_^ but make my bed wet..........
Student
We used to have one like that, and I really wish we still did. My eyes are red and scratchy, my eczema is worse than ever, and I've had a perma-sore-throat since December. Sadly, it happens every winter when we close all the windows and turn on the heat.
On a better note, the second scene is no less funny no matter how many times you watch it.
software manager
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been wondering if things like air fresheners or whatever will leave any sort of residue otherwise affect figures in the long run... i'm guessing incense would what with the smoke and all... but like those oil based airfresheners and such?
been raining like crazy here and the temperature's been not too bad, so no humidity problems at the moment ^^
oh I just know there is something like that >_<
University's Slave
Here, it's so dry constantly that there's pretty much no point to having the humidifier on, as it just dissipates pretty much instantly. The only time most people here bother is when they have a cold and/or allergies, and even then they usually keep it next to the bed and only use it when they sleep to ensure they get any benefit from the thing at all.
code weaver
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NZ houses are like sponges so we've got two de-humidifiers instead. Sucks out several liters of water everyday in winter.
Haven't used a humidifier in a long time. Lotion doesn't seem much help for my chapped skin.
Student
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It's episode 5 of Kanon 2006 remake from Kyoto Animations, baby! Where's my cookie?!
College Student
It's also in episode 1 -.-;;
Student
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Eh? But Makoto didn't appear until episode 2!
Confuzzled o_o;
Something like studying
Humity 53%
Hey! Thats a dry day here >_<
Young Grasshopper
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My family had a talk about getting a humidifier recently. Still haven't acquired one yet..
I usually manage through the dry nights with a bottle of water next to my bed.
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
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lol does somebody else think the duck looks out of place ^.^;
Student
I also use a humidifier ^^. Mine is shaped like a green frog, and it holds up to 1 gallon. I've been meaning to mod it into the shape of Mokona...
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
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i've always wanted to buy one, but they're hell expensive here
???Confused???
Good thing it's not that cold here...a few warm blankets are enough...at worst we just turn on a floor heater...
College Freshmen
I shamefully admit I've never watched Kanon. I should get to it.
Student
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I just imagined the steam condensing on KOS-MOS's body.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
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I never really found a use for a humidifier... I wouldn't really know its purpose if I get one >.>
Mysterious video game industry cat
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Yep, I've got one as well. It gets ridiculously dry in Seattle during winter. Lots of static electricity, lots of dry skin, and lots of dry throats. I like to leave mine on overnight. When I'm home on the weekends I drag it out into the main room and let it run all day.
Student
Hmm, maybe have to try it out, there are problems with humidity (or lack of it) in the Winter too.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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Never had a problem with humidity here, but I do remember using DEhumidifiers back in HK. Things rotted much faster without one.
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
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HK is just plain humid being so close to the ocean, god you remind me of those "back to south" days with the wet walls and flying insects.
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
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cold doesn't matter to me cause I always hold ices then pack it up for sell ;)
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don't need one. it's humid all year round here. ('~')
student, part-time NEET
I used to use a humidifier when I younger, since I was more prone to dried sinuses.
Generally, my house's humidity is around 40% and maybe 30% in summer.
BTW, I think it's best to use distilled water in humidifiers, since tap water will leave behind mineral build-up and junk that's hard to clean.
research student
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my dad just bought the sharp's one, humidify+clean+ion one, not sure how much it helps though. since it's already humid enough here (except when the a/c is on).
but that aromatherapy thing sounds nice... this one doesn't have it.
COMSC Student
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I think I need to invest in a humidifier. I'm always waking up with throat problems, and when you set foot in my room, you can obviously feel how dry the air is.
anime/cosplay events organizer
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here, what i need is a de-humidifier XDD
the humidity here is a killer ><
Nekophilia
KANON! I wanna rewatch it again.. Especially Makoto arc.. ToT
And humidifier? Umm, don't think it'll work since I'm sitting beside a sliding door, and road is just outside..
Hi danny
is this device really useful ??
recently i went to a store selling this kind of products and the salesperson told me that it would purify the air and reduce allergy etc etc
have you noticed any different with and without ?
thanks
Student
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Will be getting one after I moved into a permanent place to stay.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Didn't notice it before...maybe i should go watch back again...
Student
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LOL I love Kanon. <3
And maybe I should invest in a humidifier, my lips and skin dry out during winter, and I have to wear too much Chapstick and drink too much water.
Student, Performer
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>< Didn't remember it on Kanon...
No cookies...
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
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Going to have to check out that anime, made be lol.
Mad scientist
Here humidifiers are only used in locations where you want a specific humidity, like museums (fragile old stuff). Otherwise the problem would be too high humidity and for that we have machines that dries the air. We don't use that many though because they use quite a lot of electricity. In fact I only know one guy using one and that's because he has problems with water getting into the basement. He stores the water it provides since it's quite pure and free of calcium and stuff so I always know where to get free water for lead-acid (car) batteries :D
I laughed at the anime. Didn't know Kanon, but now I'm interested. The bath scene reminded me of when my sister walked in on me right after I got out of the shower (still wet and not wearing anything). It was quite funny afterwards because I kept giving her remarks about her spying on men in showers and she blushed every time and denied. Odd thing is that she only tried this once and she only did it one of the very few (the only?) time I forgot to lock the door.
Student (Programing, Streaming, Gaming)
Thats pritty cool, we used to have a humidifier, but I don't know what happend to it.
(it was one of those that 'supost' to help you feel better when you were sick.)
JR. College Student
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lol@2nd video
I really need to watch kanon one of these days.
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
Keep her cool through the day ^^
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
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Hehehehehe down here where i'm from we probably need a de-humidifier.......hahahahah.. its to humid here....