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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Storage get! Picked up these at the 3Coins near the school. Now I can feel like I've properly moved in, and not living out of my suitcase.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A light Japanese breakfast before class. Natto and green tea.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The first station stamps (駅スターンプ) are here! I have to change at Shibuya to get to the school, and got these on a route test yesterday. The bottom right is Suidōbashi, the nearest station to the Tokyo Dome. Will post up more when I get them!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I definitely did! After finding my school (I didn't get lost this time), I had a celebratory run on Thunder Dolphin at Tokyo Dome. So good!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Let's (censored) GO! Next stop, Heathrow Airport. Thank you Cardiff for being a home for the last near decade. I may be back, we'll see. Until then... また　ね… #japan #japaneselanguage

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One last glass. Everything is packed. My farewells have been said. My adventure is about to begin, but first, some rest. Many thanks to my brother @pgbellwriter.bsky.social for the goblet!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One more sleep! One more sleep! Tomorrow morning, I head for the airport, then to Tokyo. Today is an intensive packing day. #japaneselanguage #japan

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A little over 48 hours to go now. A new adventure awaits!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Down to my last 3 days before I move to Tokyo. Also featuring one of the more bizarre gachapon figures I found on my last trip.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I won't be far from him! Plus Minus Zero launches a couple of months after I get there.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Donkey, Lift Your Tail! Efteling, the Netherlands.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Holy ****, it's getting close now! Only 5 days remaining. I'm outta here next Tuesday!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One guaranteed way way into my heart: Roller coasters! This here is the Ride To Happiness at Plopsaland de Panne, Belgium.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Good morning! Now within the last week before I go. 6 days...

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Having a hoot at Efteling at breakfast. Yeah...

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This time next week, I'll be flying! 7 days left!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Oops! Sorry for not posting this earlier. A little busy today getting some family time in, as well as a few last roller coasters done. 8 days left! #japanese #japanculture

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

T-minus 9 days until I move to Tokyo! Also pictured: a book of Japanese Yokai I picked up at Haneda Airport on a previous adventure. The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai by Zack Davisson. #japanese #japanculture #japaneselanguage #yokai

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's official, my days are numbered. I now only have 10 days left before I move to Tokyo to start a new Japanese language study course. Getting excited! This is not the end of my acting career. I will do some voluntary roles as and when I can. 行きましょ！ #japanculture #japaneselanguage

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Not my photo, but if I had a band, Legendary Christmas Hamster would be it!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

BREAKING: Lambda Lambda Lambda (and Omega Mu) will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Two and a bit weeks before I fly to Tokyo to begin a language course. This little thingy is a capsule toy version of the "push here to stop the bus" buttons! I've been annoying my parents with this since I picked it up in Osaka last time.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A couple of sunrise photos of Cardiff I took on the way to work. The sun was behind me, but seeing the light reflected in the buildings was just beautiful.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

One of my friends saw me on Casualty earlier. I usually play a security guard (night off maybe), but I'm a patient in this episode.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Let's try this out. If they're characters I don't voice, I'd happily try to do a fandub!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Back on Sonic 2 briefly for the Ring Tracker Challenge. Made it through Casino Night (with a jackpot), Hill Top, Mystic Cave (plus Hidden Palace), and finally Oil Ocean. Hopefully tomorrow, after my early shift, I'll finish this game. Ring total: 3438

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Absolutely glorious movie! You could definitely hear the audience laughing their heads off, even if it was only half full. Especially when Pepe le Pew appeared.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Time to call it a night on Sonic 2. 10pm. All Emeralds collected, Casino Night 1 to pick up from. Current ring total: 2268 already! More than either of the entire ring total of the first two games individually. Haven't had to use Super Sonic (yet).

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Sonic CD is done! Total rings for that game (and all Time Stones): 1912. Halfway through the saga, and the total stands at... 3684 rings. Now for Sonic 2! Or... Damn It, Tails!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Halfway break after Tidal Tempest. 3 zones, 6 time stones and a total of 1086 rings.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Sonic 1 done! Total ring count: 1772! Tomorrow, Sonic CD!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Current total after Spring Yard Zone, as well as all Sonic 1 Chaos Emeralds: 1158 rings. Somehow managed to avoid taking a hit until Marble Zone 3.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

280 rings for Green Hill, and 97 between the first two special stages.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

RIP Dolly Parton. It wasn't just the music, it was the book program, the philanthropy, and help giving Pigeon Forge's residents work in Dollywood that made her, and I mean this, a legend.

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

To anyone in the Cardiff/Caerphilly area, Mystic Realm Creations has organised a 2-day showcase of short films, reels and networking! Watch projects like Together As One, Ashborn, Gwrach Y Rhibyn and Ghoul Grabber! Talk to the cast and crew! 27th and 28th August at the Caerphilly Workmen's Hall!

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I really should get back on my Hooligans project. Currently undecided whether or not to make it an audio drama (like the Chaotix), or animation (I can't draw to save my life).

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Chris Howl (Chris Highwell) @chrishighwellactor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Unlike Tim Russ in Spaceballs, I have found s***! And it's aimed at kids.

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