I was touring Japan recently, ask me anything. [Archive]

myahon

01-05-2008, 06:23 PM

Do they really sell sex toy's and other junk like that in vending machines? I've also heard of something called "electrowhoar", would you know what that is?

Also, are the people generally friendly towards caucasian tourists?

yes they do have porn in vending machines I bought some but i went to the counter (the chick at the check out tried to keep from giggling) it wasn't even behind the counter at the airport, it was next to shonen jump and guitar mags. Wierdly I think they are FAR less slutty then the US. We hide sex and do it a LOT in secret, they are public, yet more moral on occasion. (oh and the schoolgirls DO where shorts under the short skirts, only slutty ones wear just panties, don't ask me how I checked)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8369/dsc0043lw6.th.jpg (http://img232.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0043lw6.jpg)

And yes they LOVE Western culture and where VERY VERY polite to white people like me. They actually like our culture so much they have christian weddings cause they think they are more romantic then buddhist or shinto weddings, this pic was the chapel in my hotel used only for weddings.

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myahon

01-05-2008, 06:25 PM

Why would i need a toilet that talks to me when i take a dump and shoot water up my butt? I would need to take it out on a date or two if i get a toilet like that japanes have made.
it had more buttons then the TV, and i never heard of eletrowhoar.
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Nami-Swan

01-05-2008, 06:25 PM

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So Christian weddings are WHITE culture?

myahon

01-05-2008, 06:28 PM

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So Christian weddings are WHITE culture?

would you prefer I said Jewish culture? since christianity comes from judaism? I meant to say WESTERN culture, yes there black and even asian christians to (my fiance is one).

They like black culture and all other cultures to. The buddhists are VERY tolerant and curious of all religions and cultures and regions.

PanzerJager

01-05-2008, 07:17 PM

I don't remember where I saw this, but I remember seeing a picture of a vending machine that sold used.. schoolgirl panties. See any of those?

myahon

01-05-2008, 07:19 PM

I don't remember where I saw this, but I remember seeing a picture of a vending machine that sold used.. schoolgirl panties. See any of those?
no, but from what i HEARD a girl can make money by selling her used panties to a pornstore which sells them to perverts.

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-05-2008, 07:27 PM

That's really creepy.:closedeye It proves that perverts are as low as they come! And just what do these buyers do with the used panties?:unsure:

myahon

01-05-2008, 08:01 PM

That's really creepy.:closedeye It proves that perverts are as low as they come! And just what do these buyers do with the used panties?:unsure:
masturbate. Seriously, I'm kicking myself for not asking my fiance for a pair of hers but she would just say no. She kept one of my shirts to wear and she likes the smell of it. Girls like smelling things for some reason there brain is hard wired for scent, if men were such a way they wouldn't smell panties.

The bad pervert thing culturally is that it's okay for a man to cheat on his wife as long as he pays with money and not love. I think that's just wrong but I hate adultery on every level. Honestly the girls are FAR less promiscuous there. My fiance didn't even know what the word promiscuous was when she heard the song promiscuous girl and i had to explain it to her. And me and all the Americans snickered when they said "bangkok" over the air. One man asked her husband why he and I were laughing and i said "I'll tell you when your older"

Perverts are not the lowest, politicians are :P of course most are perverts to which reminds me I got to see the very bathroom in Minnesota where a certain senator was arrested in but I digress. (Yes i took pix of that too)

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It says "for a good time call Senator Craig" and yes i wrote it myself.

and despite what you see on TV the girls wear shorts underneath their uniforms not just panties (I checked)..... what? she is my fiance.

MissChelly

01-05-2008, 08:15 PM

HAH... you seriously went to THAT bathroom (the...senator one.) ??? That's hilarious. I would've taken a picture too most likely, that's history right there, haha.

As for those toilets... hm, intriguing yet frightening all at the same time. O_o

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-05-2008, 08:38 PM

With that panties stuff and all, it's no wonder why perverts like Japan!:closedeye

myahon

01-05-2008, 08:45 PM

With that panties stuff and all, it's no wonder why perverts like Japan!:closedeye
With the amount of promiscuous women and men (and underaged teens) in America, it's no wonder perverts like America!:closedeye

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-05-2008, 08:49 PM

True.

International 4-8818

01-05-2008, 08:55 PM

With the amount of promiscuous women and men (and underaged teens) in America, it's no wonder perverts like America!:closedeye

Pretty much that is every nation. Japan just has some weird pair of balls to sell porn, sex toys, and underwear in vending machines.

sa5m

01-05-2008, 09:13 PM

>_> How long were you there? I don't trust that you're a Japanese expert. Give us some proof!

By the way I've also been to Japan. O_o It's not a nerd's dream. What are you talking about?

myahon

01-05-2008, 09:46 PM

Pretty much that is every nation. Japan just has some weird pair of balls to sell porn, sex toys, and underwear in vending machines.
your kidding right? America's divorce rate is 65% one of the highest in the world. STDs spread like wildfire, 1 in 3 has HPV. Masturbation is healthy, being slutty is not.

You know in some countries people still wait for marraige for sex. :eek: America has some pretty bad sex habits compared to the rest of the world, and even if there were worse places (Amsterdam) that doesn't make it right. The average age to lose your virginity in America is about 15 or 16, in other countries it's usually much older some even the early 20s.

And I was only there briefly, I'm by no means an expert, I spent more time in the Philippines.

Japan appears to be getting more reserved so don't believe everything you see on TV. The kids will always want to lean towards the sexual freedom of the Eto period (did I spell that right?) but you know these people have to marry sometime and no one wants to marry the town bicycle. (okay so pamela anderson marries a lot but not for very long periods)

Totsean

01-05-2008, 10:06 PM

your kidding right? America's divorce rate is 65% one of the highest in the world. STDs spread like wildfire, 1 in 3 has HPV. Masturbation is healthy, being slutty is not.

You know in some countries people still wait for marraige for sex. :eek: America has some pretty bad sex habits compared to the rest of the world, and even if there were worse places (Amsterdam) that doesn't make it right. The average age to lose your virginity in America is about 15 or 16, in other countries it's usually much older some even the early 20s.

And I was only there briefly, I'm by no means an expert, I spent more time in the Philippines.

Japan appears to be getting more reserved so don't believe everything you see on TV. The kids will always want to lean towards the sexual freedom of the Eto period (did I spell that right?) but you know these people have to marry sometime and no one wants to marry the town bicycle. (okay so pamela anderson marries a lot but not for very long periods)

If you read some of his other posts, you'd think he's trolling.

Although I don't think it's wrong to be sexual open even at young ages like 15, I think one should enjoy it responsibly like with all pleasures, and atleast use a condom.

But, I think it's good they sell such things in vending machines. When using your hand get's boring, it helps to release the sexual tension that often builds up to an unbearable point where one may be prone to resort to rape. I assume the rape rate in Japan is very low.

The girls must have pretty high standards in Japan if the males have to resort to such things though. I've seen pictures of some male Japs having a picnic and making out with some blow up dolls...

Antares

01-05-2008, 10:11 PM

Pretty much that is every nation. Japan just has some weird pair of balls to sell porn, sex toys, and underwear in vending machines.

They are practical... Jk

Ok, so this is something my parents are always asking. We hope that someday we'll be able to make a trip to Japan but we don't know anybody who's from there, so we'll pretty much be running around by ourselves for the most part: how's the domain of other languages? English is Latin America second language (almost mother), what about there?

And because my mother doesn't like japanese food very much, are there a lot of different types of restaurants (chinese, brazilian, mexican, etc) over there?

myahon

01-05-2008, 10:12 PM

If you read some of his other posts, you'd think he's trolling.

Although I don't think it's wrong to be sexual open even at young ages like 15, I think one should enjoy it responsibly like with all pleasures, and atleast use a condom.

But, I think it's good they sell such things in vending machines. When using your hand get's boring, it helps to release the sexual tension that often builds up to an unbearable point where one may be prone to resort to rape. I assume the rape rate in Japan is very low.

The girls must have pretty high standards in Japan if the males have to resort to such things though. I've seen pictures of some male Japs having a picnic and making out with some blow up dolls...
I'd have to look it up but I bet your right. Although from some of their porn you'd think rape is another way of saying hello.

I think more girls should be picky. Sex is serious business. Jealousy and recrimination are only natural. That's why humanity practices marriage and fidelity. It appeases these emotions.

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They are practical... Jk

Ok, so this is something my parents are always asking. We hope that someday we'll be able to make a trip to Japan but we don't know anybody who's from there, so we'll pretty much be running around by ourselves for the most part: how's the domain of other languages? English is Latin America second language (almost mother), what about there?

And because my mother doesn't like japanese food very much, are there a lot of different types of restaurants (chinese, brazilian, mexican, etc) over there?
English is a lot of people's second language i suppose. It's printed after Japanese on everything. Most people seemed to speak English. They were very kind.

Chinese food (cantonese) is very common, so is some american style dishes. They even have KFC and McDonalds. Wierdly I saw Kenny Rogers Roasters as well.

come to think of it here is the menu at the Hilton. I took a picture cause i loled at the phrase "noodle thriller"
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Their beef is higher quality then ours and everything is served with hot green tea and rice (their green tea tastes better then ours cause we singe our leaves, where as they take care not to burn it)

Antares

01-05-2008, 10:31 PM

English is a lot of people's second language i suppose. It's printed after Japanese on everything. Most people seemed to speak English. They were very kind.

Chinese food (cantonese) is very common, so is some american style dishes. They even have KFC and McDonalds. Wierdly I saw Kenny Rogers Roasters as well.

come to think of it here is the menu at the Hilton. I took a picture cause i loled at the phrase "noodle thriller"

Their beef is higher quality then ours and everything is served with hot green tea and rice (their green tea tastes better then ours cause we singe our leaves, where as they take care not to burn it)

It's nice to know about the american style dishes. I always knew that there were KFC and MacDonalds, but mom wouldn't want to eat that every day during out stay. So, thanks.

Also, a friendly advice: Avoid the double posting, it's against the rules.

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-05-2008, 10:39 PM

Did they ever have you eat an Octopus raw? 'cause I saw a documentary about Japan and said they eat octopuses raw(still alive). Oh, and were any Japanese girls like, praising you, or following you?

myahon

01-05-2008, 11:09 PM

Did they ever have you eat an Octopus raw? 'cause I saw a documentary about Japan and said they eat octopuses raw(still alive). Oh, and were any Japanese girls like, praising you, or following you?
never ate uncooked octopus but I'm sure I could have gotten it if I tried.

And no, no one followed me or praised me like white men do when they see Japanese women in America.

Also funny thing I forgot to mention, you know how in America people wear Tshirts with Kanji on them that don't translate to anything meaningful?

They do the same thing with English words on Tshirts :P

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Light Buster

01-05-2008, 11:36 PM

Do Japanese like the Guitar Hero Series better than the Guitar Freaks Series?

Ollie

01-06-2008, 12:45 AM

myahon

01-06-2008, 08:10 AM

I don't feel any reason to ask you questions I couldn't just ask the lovely moderator MistressPookyChan, seeing as how she LIVES in Japan.

Though I am curious: did you see the supposed grave of Jesus Christ?

nope, didn't bother, I didn't know that was in Tokyo. I suspect the Christian ruins would be near the old Jesuit missions in Nagasaki. Xavier and all that. Besides it's obviously a hoax anyway, that's like visiting the Elvis is still alive museum.

Also I have no idea if they like guitar hero or freak better.

Ollie

01-06-2008, 08:32 AM

It's not in Tokyo. I don't know if it's even the same island. I had assumed that "touring Japan" does not mean "visiting Tokyo". o_O

I also wouldn't blow it off as a hoax. It seems to have some validity to it, although Western Christians don't like the idea very much.

FierceFeli.

01-06-2008, 11:15 AM

Did you see any cool harajuku's or lolitas O:

Light Buster

01-06-2008, 06:19 PM

Another question, how many Japanese people play Halo 3?

Totsean

01-06-2008, 07:28 PM

Another question, how many Japanese people play Halo 3?

Why would you ask that?

and how is he suppose to know the number of japanese people that play a game?

ChibiNaruto

01-07-2008, 02:53 AM

I've been wondering how much the whole trip costed? Sorry if this sounds inappropriate, but I've heard so many different things from different people! I'd like to go to Tokyo and stay at a hotel there (you know, like Hilton and what-not). I'm also not sure how much money someone should bring? I'd also like to add all this up by two, since I've been dreaming about going there as a vacation trip with my boyfriend..or honeymoon hehe ^^...

myahon

01-07-2008, 04:44 AM

Another question, how many Japanese people play Halo 3?

according to vgcharts.org very few. the 360 has sold as poorly in Japan as the PS3 in America. Further numbers suggest they overwhelmingly buy Japanese made games rather then software developed in England and America.

And by touring I meant playing music, I didn't stay long cause I had Sept 11th dates in the Philippines.

And yes I've seen all the stuff on the Japan/Jesus stuff and I see no proof. Seems like another gnostic myth at best accept they replaced France with Japan, that or a Japanese form of Mormonism trying to make it more nationalist. But lets not make this a religious debate. Suffice it to say I'd need archaeological proof of identity dating back a good 2000 years, rather then 100 years. Then again I never said i was Christian either.

The plane tickets cost about a grand round trip but from there I went on to the Philippines so it ran a little higher for me. Hotel costs are almost identical as those in America, if you are looking for someplace your dollar will go a long way try the Philippines but in Japan their economy makes everything cost about the same as ours. Also best I can tell they seem to have a national sales tax similar to the "fair tax" proposed by Ron Paul. It's at a little over 5% but analysts say it needs to be raised to 10% but unlike our sales tax it's listed in the price of the product rather then leaving you to do the math.

I saw a LOT of lolita style fashion magazines but no one dressed up like that. However a lot of the girls in businesses wear cute uniforms. You may not have a french maid uniform fetish when you go, but you will when you return, but then again maybe I've watched to much Hanaukyo Maid Team.

LonlyShinobi

01-07-2008, 05:10 AM

Whoa whoa, where exactly were u in japan and for how long?
Akihabara?
Kawasaki?
Harajuku?

I am now living here and will be for the next 3 years.....only 50Km from Tokyo itself.

ChibiNaruto

01-07-2008, 01:42 PM

The plane tickets cost about a grand round trip but from there I went on to the Philippines so it ran a little higher for me. Hotel costs are almost identical as those in America, if you are looking for someplace your dollar will go a long way try the Philippines but in Japan their economy makes everything cost about the same as ours. Also best I can tell they seem to have a national sales tax similar to the "fair tax" proposed by Ron Paul. It's at a little over 5% but analysts say it needs to be raised to 10% but unlike our sales tax it's listed in the price of the product rather then leaving you to do the math.

Well, I would go to the Philippines too but..I used to live there. Haha. Actually, that sounds like a great idea :) A good stop at Japan and then visit family later ^^

Coco Cake

01-07-2008, 03:08 PM

Okay so I have hear how there is a statue for the great ninja Sasuke Sarutobi or something of that such? Just wonderin if you looked in to it by any chance.

小美ドクロchan

01-07-2008, 03:10 PM

http://arkive.us/img/SoRonery.jpg

WOW that is......so disturbing and sad on so many levels. :wacko: And what's weirder still is Nemu is one of the most ANNOYING anime girls out there. I HATE her.:banghead:
I guess that guy is fond of the clingy, jealous, violent-type woman who likes to punch first and ask questions later.

Urm....pushing that creepiness aside, what anime series are really popular over there now? I went in spring 2003 and Naruto and One Piece stuff was everywhere-especially in the crane games.

MistressPookyChan

01-07-2008, 07:32 PM

myahon

01-07-2008, 08:30 PM

I can imagine a guy my friend knows doing that with his anime goods. It's strange seeing a bunch of guys saying "kawaiiiiiiiii!" about an anime girl on a bag.

The real yakuza are nice (not the posers. they are dorks). Taught a boss once. great guy!

Jesus is buried in the mountains and you have to hike up it. Not so cool with all the snow up there now. ;)

Got a few Qs for you: Where did you go and did you venture out of Tokyo? What did you eat (or more importantly, which restaurants did you go to?) Lastly, what is your favorite train/subway line?

For those wanting to visit Tokyo: http://www.stuff.co.nz/4336460a34.html
My husband and I think it's an ok course, but would definitely tweak it. I would lessen the Roppongi stuff and put in more Shinjuku, for example. I would also add on a day trip to Kamakura, Mr Fuji area (the 5 lakes are especially beautiful), or to a hot spring in Gunma (avoid hakkone, too pricey)

Didn't venture out of Tokyo city limits, I stay between the bay (around tokyo disney) and airport. I ate a lot of seafood and sushi cause i'm from the midwest where you can't get that stuff, and exotic fruit of course. Don't remember any names in particular. When I wanted something American I just had chicken and coke (but they have the cool coke bottles)

I tried to avoid subways cause I've seen those Japanese pornos where everyone gets molested on them, I like my personal space. The monorails seemed nice though. Is it normal that they are all close-talkers?

The "jesus" tomb is in Hakiedo and I was nowhere near there. Also seems suspicious this map to it is made hundreds of years AFTER Christians begin getting their culture and writings in. But hey, I live a few miles from where Mit Romney believes the Garden of Eden is so i shouldn't throw stones at odd doctrines. I don't wanna talk religion cause some one always gets offended.

If I get to go again I wanna visit Kyoto, and the beach in Nagasaki (where Samuai Champloo's end took place) and Dobuita and the Yokusuka harbor.

The only animes I saw really popular where I guess in America it's called "tokyo pig" but there it's called "fair to slightly piggy." and i saw reruns in philippines where it's called "sunny pig"

I saw a few statues but nothing that looked like a ninja, and for the record i like clingy, jealous, violent-type woman who likes to punch first and ask questions later. (it shows they care about you) Of course this would be a HORRIBLE trait for a man to have.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/Moniques3Monsters/more%20funnies%2010/ronery1.jpg

the guy is actually a comedy blogger, we call him ronery-chan. He talks about his day and how lonely he is and posts pictures of him taking his pillow to romantic spots. it's pretty funny.

MistressPookyChan

01-07-2008, 08:34 PM

myahon

01-07-2008, 08:45 PM

The subways are actually not that crowded at all, except during the peak rush hours of course.

What part of the midwest? I'm originally from Minnesota, but have been out of the States for about 4 years.

Why did you stay out near Chiba, if you don't mind me asking. Seems like it would have been easier to stay around the Yamanote.
honestly I didn't know much about japan. I didn't have a lot of vacation and exploring time but i guarantee i will plan for it next time.
I'm form Missouri, but i did take a picture in Minneapolis, the bathroom Senator Craig was arrested in (I presume you heard about that?)

lightyagami

01-07-2008, 08:52 PM

myahon

01-07-2008, 08:56 PM

I always dreamed to go to Japan, but i guess it will remain a dream until i can afford it with my own money, because my parents would much rather go to mexico for the 100th time T_T.......

don't know what's so gr8 about mexico, why do you think they all come to the states?!

But anyway, i hope you had fun. It sounded like a fun trip. a few questions: were you able to converse with anyone in english and/or japanese? Did the japanese ppl fluently understand english? Did you buy any games or anything? How did you converse with the proprietor? Were the games a lot cheaper than the U.S.? Did you ride the bullet train? If so, how fast did it feel like it was going? Do all the people watch anime? Sorry for the excessive questions, i'm just curious :D.
Mexico is over rated. All the cool Mexicans come here.
Almost everyone understood English and some could converse, my japanese was poor but they got the jist of it. The games cost about the same because american sales tax is about the same as Japanese fair tax. Yes and it went pretty fast, oh and yes ALL the people watch anime. They have two channels of it.

Oh and on the subject of games, people sell homebrew games on pirate cartridges in the Philippines but they try to overcharge white people so i didn't buy any.
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~*Samara*Densuke*~

01-07-2008, 08:58 PM

wow, Japan, i've always wanted to visit, How was it?, Do they live different then we do or is it like the same?

Konata Izumi

01-08-2008, 01:01 AM

How many lanes do the highways have ?

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/Moniques3Monsters/more%20funnies%2010/ronery1.jpg

Pfft. Kotori beats Nemu anyday.

MistressPookyChan

01-08-2008, 01:05 AM

How many lanes do the highways have ?

from 2 to 4 on each side.

Konata Izumi

01-08-2008, 01:07 AM

Ahh. Pookychan took the question. I wanted to test myahon. ;p
Thanks anyway Pooky. <3

Kagemaru-San

01-08-2008, 02:20 AM

Always wanted to visit Japan too...may be I'll even go for university studies there hopefully...

anyways, I wanted to know if you have visited any museums (samurai may be)? also I happen to love traditional Japanese musical instruments, is there a place where u can go to enjoy this kind of music?

thanks in advance :)

小美ドクロchan

01-08-2008, 02:17 PM

and for the record i like clingy, jealous, violent-type woman who likes to punch first and ask questions later. (it shows they care about you) Of course this would be a HORRIBLE trait for a man to have.

ORLY? Then you're telling me you'd be perfectly okay with having a girl who was WAY too stubborn to even tell you she liked you, beat the living daylights out of you if she saw you ACCIDENTLY lock lips with another girl? Are you a masochist? XD

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-08-2008, 03:19 PM

Mr. Myahon probably dosen't really post here anyomre, but I still have questions for you! You claim to be in a band right? Did you have to learn to sing in Japanese? Like, when you sing they hold up cue cards and have you sing them outloud?

MistressPookyChan

01-08-2008, 09:12 PM

oooh, sorry!! didn't know you were testing him. XD thought it was a valid question.

LonlyShinobi

01-09-2008, 05:00 AM

Didn't venture out of Tokyo city limits, I stay between the bay (around tokyo disney) and airport.

What for? You could have left there and headed to Kamakura, Zushi, Rappongi, or even Yokosuka (Navy base there) to see the sites not just a city.

Caelus

01-09-2008, 12:30 PM

By the way I've also been to Japan. O_o It's not a nerd's dream. What are you talking about?

Yes it is.

Did you win the King of the Iron Fist Tournament? If not, don't even talk to me.

小美ドクロchan

01-09-2008, 06:28 PM

I concur that yes, if you truly love anime and the Japanese culture, going to Japan IS the anime nerd's dream. ^_^

daft

01-09-2008, 06:43 PM

Question : Is it really worth moving there...
environmentally, economically, and happilly?

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-09-2008, 10:30 PM

Dude! Where are you myahon?! You still have a few questions to answer from a few people!!

Konata Izumi

01-09-2008, 10:53 PM

oooh, sorry!! didn't know you were testing him. XD thought it was a valid question.

It's ok. I didn't make it very obvious it was a test. ;p

myahon

01-10-2008, 05:31 PM

wow, Japan, i've always wanted to visit, How was it?, Do they live different then we do or is it like the same?
different in some ways but in many the same :P

Always wanted to visit Japan too...may be I'll even go for university studies there hopefully...

anyways, I wanted to know if you have visited any museums (samurai may be)? also I happen to love traditional Japanese musical instruments, is there a place where u can go to enjoy this kind of music?

thanks in advance :)i wish i could have found one I REALLY should have done more research befor i went. All the music stuff i found was either normal band stuff or pianos.

ORLY? Then you're telling me you'd be perfectly okay with having a girl who was WAY too stubborn to even tell you she liked you, beat the living daylights out of you if she saw you ACCIDENTLY lock lips with another girl? Are you a masochist? XD
accidentially? yeah that happens ALL the time.

Mr. Myahon probably dosen't really post here anyomre, but I still have questions for you! You claim to be in a band right? Did you have to learn to sing in Japanese? Like, when you sing they hold up cue cards and have you sing them outloud?
Actually i performed alone and without singing much. No other band mates could make the trip, but i did sing some but only in English. It wasn't even paid gigs i just always wanted to make the trip and figured i might as well do something to brag about while i'm there.

And I didn't really count streets but you can see some pictures in my thread of light trails on the roads there. I didn't do any driving there, only riding and staring our the window in awe.

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-10-2008, 08:24 PM

Any tips on picking up Japanese girls? Hah! Just kidding!:laugh: :D :)
Anyways, was your band and you well known in Japan? What I mean was, were they aware of you guys, and are they like, extremely big fans of you?

Light Buster

01-10-2008, 11:43 PM

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Hehehehehehe...How many Japanese play American video games? I seriously like to know.

Gero50

01-11-2008, 08:33 AM

u r so lucky that u got to there i have far to many questions cause i have wanted to sence i was 6 years old
but anyway here goes
What is the city like is it as cool as i have read?
is there really lots of animie and manga everywhere i must know
Oh and my last one, how much more advanced is their computers and stuff?

MistressPookyChan

01-13-2008, 11:55 PM

*takes over thread again*
Tokyo, and most of the major cities, are nasty environmentally-wise. Lack of trees, exhaust, people smoking everywhere. Sometimes I'll come home and my skin will be so dirty. It can also be a problem for people with breathing problems. There are worse cities though, and Tokyo is trying to clean up.

Economically it is pretty easy. You can get a decent paying job with little experience (just a college degree in most cases). Cost of living is pretty high, though. And transportation can take a chunk out of your pay.

As for happiness, it really depends. I was lucky to have friends and my guy when I moved from the country to Tokyo. However, Tokyo can be very lonely. Most people don't talk with strangers, people rarely know their neighbors, and there is the language barrier (though people may know a little English, many are too afraid to use it. My hubby's futsol team mate has a high Toeic score but refuses to speak English with me.) However, there are many opportunities to meet people if that is what you want to do.

MistressPookyChan

01-13-2008, 11:57 PM

What for? You could have left there and headed to Kamakura, Zushi, Rappongi, or even Yokosuka (Navy base there) to see the sites not just a city.

Roppongi is in Tokyo (by Tokyo, I mean the area in and around the Yamanote train line). Yokosuka can't be entered unless you are military or have a friend on base.

Hypergraphian

01-14-2008, 12:48 AM

I have achieved the nerd's dream, can I answer any questions?

Their toilets are YEARS ahead of ours.

Did you have fun with those toilets or in those toilets? :P

Cheza-WolfGirl

01-14-2008, 02:11 AM

Omg I might be going to Japan this year sometime for a class trip with my japanese class ( not sure exactly where in Japan yet), though I have to get a hold of about 3 and a half grand, it pays for more than the plane trip though..

Just wondering to someone who can answer this, do alot of people there speak english, because this is going to be only my second year of Japanese, and Im a little worried about that.. and also, can you tell me what kind of food they have? (Im one of those fussy eaters XD) But if Im hungry I'd eat anything.. within reason.. and what are the people like? are they kind, or glare at you thinking what a weirdo, ( though everyone here does that anyway XD) and did you see any shops where you can buy like umm for example naruto stuff you know that kind of stuff, cuz my brother wants me to buy him naruto stuff if/when I get to go there. Ok I can't think of anymore questions, but Im still very nervous about going! I might think of more questions later :D

MistressPookyChan

01-14-2008, 02:39 AM

*steal thread again because she is procrastinating from cleaning*

As I mentioned before, many people know a little English (starting in Junior High, English is required in public schools) but are too afraid to use it. However, pointing and gestures can get you far. I know a few people who have lived in Japan for years and can't speak much Japanese at all.

I'm a picky eater too, and I can find lots to eat. There are some "safer" (not raw) Japanese food: tonkatsu, okonomiyaki, ramen. International food is also popular, so you can always find some pasta or hamburgers. If you are vegetarian, and especially vegan, you will have a hard time.

Naruto is popular here, so you can find it anywhere. But if you are planning to go to Akihabara, I know a couple shops that have lots of little goodies. Feel free to PM me if you have more Qs.

onigiri princess

01-14-2008, 11:41 AM

Did you see any cool harajuku's or lolitas O:

my question too! XD they gather around what they call a harujuku bridge to let people take pictures of their cosplays, it's truley a sight to see, like a convention everyday!

MistressPookyChan

01-14-2008, 06:28 PM

Actually, no one really goes to the bridge in Harajuku anymore. Mainly because it is full of tourists. Most of the fashion magazines sit outside Gap and Laforet down the street and grab people there. The best time to see people dressed up is Sunday in the afternoon (around 1ish). Most don't dress up everyday.

niKopol

01-14-2008, 06:50 PM

These questions are only going to be for Tokyo.

Isn't it true that in Japan that you can buy almost anything from a vending machine?

Oh I forgot one, They sell video games behind the counter at some convenience(spelling?) stores?

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-14-2008, 08:36 PM

Since Mr.Mayhon dosen't post here anymore, I'll ask you MistressPookyChan! What's it like in Japan? Is it true that there's public bathhouses for everyone to bathe in? And, do you enjoy living in Japan and prefer it to your orignal location?

MistressPookyChan

01-14-2008, 08:38 PM

Yeah, you can buy lots of things from vending machines. Bags of rice, ramen, panties.... love the vending machines.

They don't have a lot of video games, but they have some. Most are very popular and new, of course. Final Fantasy games will usually be there.

Cameron: I think that Mayhon posts, but not as often as I have been lately. :3 It's a 3 day weekend for me, so I have lots of time.

Public bathhouses rock. There is a nice one near me. Yes, you are naked with lots of people, but it's not bad once you get used to it. First you shower and get clean, then you can lounge in the baths or in the sauna. I highly recommend checking them out! The ones in Tokyo are like chic spas, and in the country side there are hot springs with more of an old-style Japanese feel.

I really enjoy living in Japan. It's hard sometimes being away from family, the language barrier, and food stuff. But life is easy and there is always something to do. The weather is also milder than Minnesota. ;)

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-14-2008, 08:49 PM

Thank You! It must be fun living in Japan, I wish I could live there, oh, by the way, how do they treat foreigners that don't know how to speak their language? Did they treat you like one of their own the first time you moved there?

MistressPookyChan

01-14-2008, 09:47 PM

When I came here to live, I was in the country. So there, I was an oddity. Now that I am in a larger city, it is not as bad. However, I do get treated a bit differently. Lots of looks, people wanting to try out their English, questions about what I'm doing in Japan. Most of it is harmless, except the few times drunk old men have approached me. One guy did it when my hubby and I were eating at a restaurant a few weeks ago. We just ignored him, thinking he would go away. Then he started talking about my boobs... that's when I had to get the waitress involved. Seriously though, the drunk guys are pretty harmless. If you tell them to get the heck out of your face (in English or Japanese, it's all about tone), they will back off. Glaring at them before they approach also works well (did it on the train last week!) My friends treat me normally though, and sometimes forget that Japanese is not my native language. >.<;

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-14-2008, 11:29 PM

Interesting! Do you have to sit on the floor to eat bending knees and sleep on the floor? And what are yours and the Japanese views on the "Kinoki foot pad"?

MistressPookyChan

01-15-2008, 06:36 AM

In my old house, everything was on the floor (though I did have a bed). My hubby had futons ("sleeping on the floor") in his old place, but now we have a big bed. :D We also have a dining room table. Many people are going with Western-style furniture and opt not to have tatami floors. I had tatami in my old house and I really miss it! Hard to keep clean, though.

I have no idea what Kinoki Food Pads are, so I had to do a little google search. The main health fads of the moment are minus ion and collagen. My last school had a minus ion plant. >.<;; You can buy collagen powder to put in your yogurt, water, anything.

Ollie

01-15-2008, 01:44 PM

...isn't collagen used in facial creams to reduce wrinkles?

King_Shadow89

01-15-2008, 01:54 PM

any cute girls there?

MistressPookyChan

01-15-2008, 05:51 PM

...isn't collagen used in facial creams to reduce wrinkles?

Yes, it has anti-aging effects. So, people have taken it to the extreme. The water I bought the other day had collagen in it apparently.

Of course there are cute girls there. There are cute girls everywhere.

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-15-2008, 06:13 PM

I don't mean to be innapropriate, but is it true that the girls there are more expilcit and more sexulally active? I heard that Japanese girls are wild and into smutty stuff, is this true?

myahon

01-16-2008, 12:46 PM

any cute girls there?
yes several.

In tokyo i noticed many things were done in both western and japanese styles. Tables and Toilets occasionally had one of each kind. Also what is up with those urinal on the floor style toilets, ain't that wierd?

I don't mean to be innapropriate, but is it true that the girls there are more expilcit and more sexulally active? I heard that Japanese girls are wild and into smutty stuff, is this true?

In my experience what you see of promiscuity is only in TV there. Everyone was far more refined and less slutty then America but then again they are edging out of the Eto period revival and back into the more prim and proper life.

I am sad to report the schoolgirls where shorts under their uniforms, not just bare panties.... I was sad to, and yes I checked personally.

It seems masturbation and porn is more matter of fact there. I think that's healthy, after all masturbation >>>>>> being promiscuous or adulterous. pic slightly realted.
http://i1.tinypic.com/7wpvxua.gif

I wanna ask Mistresspookychan waht's the deal with skin whiteners (and even nipple whiteners) i saw those all the time and I guess they want to look more like a geisha but, what is in those things? are they even healthy?

MistressPookyChan

01-16-2008, 07:19 PM

I don't mean to be innapropriate, but is it true that the girls there are more expilcit and more sexulally active? I heard that Japanese girls are wild and into smutty stuff, is this true?

Total opposite. In public, most girls will not kiss or even hold hands with their guy. But wearing far too short skirts is ok. Go fig. Everyone goes "awwwwww!" when they see my hubby and I hold hands because we are so in "ラブラブ". PDA is increasing, but still not too natural.

What goes on behind closed doors is different, but girls are generally told to be submissive during sex. Of course, there are different groups. The kids in shibuya, for example, are known for being more sexually active than the norm.

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-17-2008, 09:11 PM

Just what is with Japan's stocks and economy now? Especially in Tokyo? Down 3.4%? What's this all about?

MistressPookyChan

01-19-2008, 01:11 AM

Just what is with Japan's stocks and economy now? Especially in Tokyo? Down 3.4%? What's this all about?

Few reasons for it. Mostly because of the US's conditions, as well as oil prices (japan imports 100 percent of its oil), and the government. No one likes Fukuda.

myahon

01-19-2008, 01:17 AM

yeah i noticed the American housing market collpase hurt a lot of countries. Germany Also had a stock market plunge cause they buy our mortgages in bulk. A lot of defaulting means bad news in Berlin.

I heard also taxes will be rising soon in Japan so that's not good.

Also when you say Shibuya, is that the same Shibuya from Jet Grind Radio? I always thought those cel shaded girls were skanky.

I can attest to pooky's statement on PDA there. My gf and I saw a couple making out in public and she said her father would beat her if she were so slutty and bold as to do that in public with a man. You can't judge a culture by it's porn. The Asian people are very refined and proper I public. Always polite and respectful.

I really believe America is very bad in comparison when it comes to sexual promiscuity at very young ages with massive amounts of partners. But maybe I'm a grumpy old man in a young man's body.

StabWound

01-19-2008, 01:32 AM

Their toilets are YEARS ahead of ours.
Where are you from? Their plumbing system is inferior to Americas...

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-19-2008, 01:35 AM

I thought that Asians were alot more "open" and comfortable about explicit stuff? Note: I am Asian American!

rf switch

01-19-2008, 02:02 AM

Did you run into 蒼井そら?

MistressPookyChan

01-21-2008, 10:07 AM

I thought that Asians were alot more "open" and comfortable about explicit stuff? Note: I am Asian American!

Little different. It is not uncommon to see bare-chested women in newspapers, guys reading explicit manga on the trains in view of kids, ads for pin up girl books... However, don't expect people to actually do anything overtly sexual in front of others.

myahon

01-22-2008, 01:19 AM

Little different. It is not uncommon to see bare-chested women in newspapers, guys reading explicit manga on the trains in view of kids, ads for pin up girl books... However, don't expect people to actually do anything overtly sexual in front of others.
i bought one porno and one manga to show friends. Scary part, the mange once i started reading it turned out to be about peeing and rape so it wasn't that hot.

I was wondering what are some of the funniest tshirts with english words on them you've seen in Japan? My favorites were "Black tiger pleaser" and "for your 555 soul call" pic only slightly related and is an artists dramatization.

http://i29.tinypic.com/axzciv.jpg

MistressPookyChan

01-22-2008, 07:27 AM

I have gotten over the Engrish shirt thing because they are seriously ALL OVER THE PLACE. I'm also working as an english teacher, so I hear incorrect English daily. I have one shirt that says "Demon - Am I not scary?". Not bad english, but fantastic none the less.

My sig has my fav English-in-Japan phrase. : "Spilt coffee has a sad remembrance of old"

Ollie

01-22-2008, 12:17 PM

Where are you from? Their plumbing system is inferior to Americas...
...In rural areas and villages, maybe. o_O

NinnaMoon

01-22-2008, 12:36 PM

I'm going to go to University there in a few years tell me, how is the food and hows the living arangements

lightyagami

01-22-2008, 01:06 PM

Ur american yes?

How can you reside in Japan? How much money do you need to have? How hard is it to find work? Aren't Azn's 1000x smarter so all u can do is be a mail person lol? But seriously.. how do you get a job there? Ru like how we treat Mexican immigrants here?

Hideki Motosuwa.

01-31-2008, 10:18 PM

I think that the Japanese have wondeful voices. Is it true the Japanese love karaoke? And they love singing?

Golden State Warrior

01-31-2008, 10:19 PM

I heard the turntable outsells the guitar now in Japan. Can you confirm this, sir?

tsukino_329

02-01-2008, 02:18 AM

Hmmmm,
Did you saw any air gear stuffsss there?
IM EXXXTREAMLY CRAZY ABOUT AIR GEAR... :p

http://www.animeforum.com/image/125047477dd9646fcd4.jpg

MistressPookyChan

02-01-2008, 06:11 AM

Funny questions! I'll try to answer them...

How can you reside in Japan? How much money do you need to have? How hard is it to find work? Aren't Azn's 1000x smarter so all u can do is be a mail person lol? But seriously.. how do you get a job there? Ru like how we treat Mexican immigrants here?
There are many ways to get work in Japan. Most are in language teaching. The minimum requirement for this is to be a native (or close to) speaker and have a 4 year university degree. I came in originally with the JET program and got a teaching job after leaving that and getting married. You can make a comfortable living by teaching (if you don't drink your money away). Japanese are not necessarily smarter, but their work ethic is a little more hardcore. Unpaid overtime is not uncommon. However, if you are bilingual in English and Japanese and have some work experience, you can get a good job in business no problem. They key here is to show you are "international". It's crazy what companies and organizations will do to prove they are "international" (see JET program).

think that the Japanese have wondeful voices. Is it true the Japanese love karaoke? And they love singing?
Karaoke is sooooo popular. Young and old. With your coworkers, your family, or on a date. My SKY satellite TV has about 6 karaoke channels. It's also pretty cheap to go to karaoke.

I heard the turntable outsells the guitar now in Japan. Can you confirm this, sir?
I wouldn't doubt it. I knew a housewife at my school that bought a turntable for fun. Records are also surging in popularity.

rf switch

02-01-2008, 06:33 AM

I know theres a decent Japanese population living in Brazil. But...I've always heard (and read) that theres a decent Brazilian population in Japan...Is that true? Do you come across them often?

blackcatme

02-01-2008, 07:57 AM

i don't know if this has been asked already
but.. you learned japanese while you were there or you already knew it?

MistressPookyChan

02-02-2008, 05:50 AM

rf: There are pockets of Brazilian communities. There was a large one near where I used to live in Gunma Prefecture (in the mountains, about 3 hours out of Tokyo). They were there because of the car and other manufacturing plants. However, the Japanese and local gov'ts don't have much love for them; they think the Brazilians are slackers and a problem. Many Brazilians are uneducated (can't afford international schools, can't speak enough Japanese to get by in public schools). My friend in that town told me a horrible story of how the mayor was saying how the non-Brazilian foreigners were better. If the Japanese gov't offered some help, these language and culture problems wouldn't happen. *gets off soap box*

blackcatme: I get asked this a lot, but I'll answer again. :) I studied for 2 years in University (6 months in Japan as an exchange student). But my Japanese really picked up once I was thrown in the Japanese countryside.

Finvarra

02-02-2008, 08:41 AM

Do they really wear those short skirts and what-not to school?
Its really cute.
I wish they would do that here in Ohio.

MistressPookyChan

02-02-2008, 09:01 AM

Yep, that's high school. Some high schools don't allow it during school hours, so the girls roll up the skirts when they are not in school. Some other schools are more relaxed about it, so their moms or a tailor alters it.

Hideki Motosuwa.

02-02-2008, 10:04 AM

[BlackDeath]

02-02-2008, 01:17 PM

I have achieved the nerd's dream, can I answer any questions?

Their toilets are YEARS ahead of ours.The only thing stopping me is well I can't be bothered, I got the money and I got a passport and I can go anytime I want. If you didn't visit Akihabara then you didn't achieve that so called 'nerds dream' as that is the place to go =P

Anyway my question.

How much is pocky in the convenience stores?

And don't answer this MistressPooky as this is for the thread starter.

Havana

02-02-2008, 02:43 PM

Um, is it true that the Japanese are considerably shorter than other Asians and just people in general? I've never met a Japanese in my whole life, is it that they are shy? Actually, I've never seen one, here in the little town of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

not really it depends on genetics,but mostly the average female is 4'11-5'2 or so. Males i think are 5'3-5'4 or so. Well japanese models i know are tall for standards a japanese woman model is around 5'6(maybe cup b or more than average girl) or taller. They are hard working and modest though maybe reserved.

MistressPookyChan

02-04-2008, 08:41 AM

Put it this way: I'm about 5'4"- relatively short in the US. In Japan, I am on the tall side. My friends that are around 6 foot tower over everyone. Although they are getting larger, they still seem to be smaller in general. A large size in clothing is about a size 10 or so.

Akiba is wonderful, but not as gritty as it used to be. Safe and welcoming for women, now. Next person that comes to Japan, I'll take you on the Akiba tour with my personal Otaku. :)

not answering the pocky question, though I'm sure the thread starter has vanished since I took over the thread. :3

Andy-X

02-04-2008, 09:37 AM

is it true that there video games don't have game ratings on it?
cause I saw some on e-bay when i browings around and I saw some with no game ratings on it at all.

Ramona Flowers

02-04-2008, 09:43 AM

Being in Japan you must have bought some cool things, did airport security make you leave anything that you bought there behind?

Hideki Motosuwa.

02-04-2008, 06:43 PM

I'll never understand how the Japanese are so comfortable, why and how they're so comfortable wearing those wodden sandal thingies. In my opinion, slippers are much more comfy than wooden sandals(unless it's like, for training or something).

MistressPookyChan

02-04-2008, 08:52 PM

Very few games have ratings on them, but it's the same with movies - not nearly as regulated as in the US. The only games I've seen ratings on have been adult/pornographic ones.

I've never had trouble shipping anything from Japan. As long as you follow the rules (check what you pack, check the weight of your luggage), things will be fine.

Geta (the wooden sandals) are actually pretty comfy! The straps loosen up after awhile. I had to wear a sports style (foam/rubber instead of wood, flat) when I played kyudo, and I have a couple pairs for when I wear my kimono and yukata. The raised ones with the two teeth are a little tricky to walk in. :3

I was thinking of doing a blog on here about life in Japan. would anyone read it?

[BlackDeath]

02-05-2008, 03:59 AM

I was thinking of doing a blog on here about life in Japan. would anyone read it?I already read a few things like that, but I guess it can be a nice thing for AF readers. If you do I might check it out occaisionally.

Akiba is wonderful, but not as gritty as it used to be. Safe and welcoming for women, now. Next person that comes to Japan, I'll take you on the Akiba tour with my personal Otaku. I'll remember that, would be nice having a guide to show me around <3

not answering the pocky question, though I'm sure the thread starter has vanished since I took over the thread. :3I guess you showed him up =) feel free to answer if you wish.

Hideki Motosuwa.

02-05-2008, 03:57 PM

I was thinking of doing a blog on here about life in Japan. would anyone read it?
Life in Japan sounds pretty interesting, so I'll read it.

MistressPookyChan

02-16-2008, 04:10 AM

Any other Qs?

genericusername2

02-16-2008, 04:18 AM

Could you find a gun?

MistressPookyChan

02-16-2008, 04:26 AM

nah, guns are not really allowed in Japan.

Hideki Motosuwa.

02-16-2008, 08:56 AM

I've read recently on the Asia Finest Discussion Forum that there was a case involving poisoned dumplings. I was wondering what all this was about. They said that the dumplings from China that made it's way to Japan was tampered with and poison was actually inside the dumplings. I was wondering who was to blame for the poison?

MistressPookyChan

02-19-2008, 12:59 AM

They are still investigating the poisoned gyoza incidence last I heard. The gyoza was made in China and shipped to Japan. One report said that the packaging was poisoned, but the gyoza itself wasn't. Not sure who did it specifically, but many (too many, IMO...) think it was done as an act of terror. There is a bit of bad feelings towards the chinese...

sataned

02-19-2008, 03:43 AM

OK! i gots a question for ya! :D
hows dolphin taste!?

PLZ TELL ME YOU ATE A DANG DOLPHIN!

PS: do japs really hate the chinese? + how can they tell eachother apart? lol these questions are bonus feel free to not answer anything!

MistressPookyChan

02-19-2008, 04:47 AM

Never had dolphin, but did have whale. It was offered to me when I was at a weekend homestay.

I don't know if I'd say that the Japanese hate the Chinese... more like cautious of them.

King_Shadow89

02-19-2008, 02:39 PM

well long ago the japanese empire or what ever it is now tryed to take over China when it was weak.
They don't hate each other they just are leery.
CRAP I CAN"T SPELL> WHY ME..........

Phelyeg

02-19-2008, 03:26 PM

I have achieved the nerd's dream, can I answer any questions?

Their toilets are YEARS ahead of ours.

lol They do have amazing toilets over there don't they? The prices for a hotel room are outrageous though.

Hideki Motosuwa.

02-19-2008, 08:19 PM

Never had dolphin, but did have whale. It was offered to me when I was at a weekend homestay.

I don't know if I'd say that the Japanese hate the Chinese... more like cautious of them.
Yeah, the Chinese community in Japan must not be that strong. I read that the Chinese that live in Japan are considered most likely to commit a crime. I'm Chinese and I think I can get along great with the Japanese. The two countires had a horrible past, but I believe that we can all get along. The next generation is supposed to surpass the orginal...if given the chance. I have a question, how do the Japanese feel about the Chinese starring in one of their anime movies? The one I'm talking about is the DBZ live-action movie?

Kanjoudakai_Ira

02-20-2008, 02:54 AM

Do kids wear in schools the same uniforms as they show in anime? XD I always wondered that!

Nariko

02-20-2008, 03:21 AM

I was born there and I go there once in a while. Japan's a nice country but I don't see why people has to make a big deal out of it. >>; Their stuff are quite complex, still I don't see why some people really needs to spazz about it.

Eh, I won't "ask" anything. I know my birthplace.

Konata Izumi

02-20-2008, 04:13 AM

When I went over and visited Japan, (I'm Chinese) and went with a tour group with other Chinese people and visited a Chinese-Japanese restaurant opened by Chinese people. A guy in the tour group asked to be served "better", he got an instant pissed off response of, "We serve both Chinese AND Japanese people evenly. Don't think so high of yourself."

I don't think Japanese people really mind the Chinese. Took a few photos with the locals. ;D

MistressPookyChan

02-20-2008, 07:16 PM

There are a lot of people here that think that non-Japanese commit the most crime, but it's not true. The most recent terrorist attacks in Japan have been by Japanese, too. I've had too many friends that have been randomly stopped by the cops and had their IDs checked.

I haven't seen much coverage of the DBZ live action.

Hideki Motosuwa.

02-20-2008, 08:09 PM

Do the Japanese sit like that all the time? It looks hard, and I'm practicing this, just to be able to sit that way. Do they expect you to sit that way all the time?

MistressPookyChan

02-22-2008, 05:42 AM

To sit on your knees?

gah, it's hard. I have to do it in kyudo and in formal situations, but they usually don't expect non-Japanese people to be able to do it.

Hideki Motosuwa.

02-23-2008, 10:12 AM

Nariko

02-23-2008, 01:01 PM

I've heard that Japanese girls(and other Asian girls) have ditched the Asian guys and untraditonally went for non-asian guys, is this true? Looks like there's more variety for girls these days, us guys are left out in the cold.:( I see more Asian girls with more non-asian guys, than vise versa, this is ruining my life. Maybe if I go to Japan, they'll appreciate me? I hope they like tourists!
What kind of a question is that? o_o

Girls want to just date anyone because that is their choice, I doubt it's cultural related and whatnot. That's honestly a crappy kind of question to ask, imo.
Let the Asian girls date whomever they want and also they're happy and they treat them good, it's fine. I'm PART Japanese but I don't go with someone Asian because of my culture. >_>; There's other girls you can go for, you don't HAVE to be Asian to date someone Asian. I've dated someone that's white and it doesn't go against my culture.

CapnJack

02-23-2008, 11:34 PM

Certain people in the US seem to like saying "if you dont like it here go somewhere else". Or others would mention that other country are far worse then us; thats why people come to live here. Do you think that politics, law, and law enforcement are actually quite fair and effective in Japan?

brightsidelinkTS

02-24-2008, 01:01 AM

What kind of a question is that? o_o

Girls want to just date anyone because that is their choice, I doubt it's cultural related and whatnot. That's honestly a crappy kind of question to ask, imo.
Let the Asian girls date whomever they want and also they're happy and they treat them good, it's fine. I'm PART Japanese but I don't go with someone Asian because of my culture. >_>; There's other girls you can go for, you don't HAVE to be Asian to date someone Asian. I've dated someone that's white and it doesn't go against my culture.

Shloooooooooongs!

Anyway this is probably the only question, would you say more then 50% of the younger people in Japan have hair in anyway puffy with spikes and/or various colors of the rainbow that are not red head, brunette, blonde, and black?

MistressPookyChan

02-24-2008, 01:09 AM

law and the legal system is quite unjust IMO. "innocent until proven guilty" is not really done, japanese against non-japanese crimes will most of the time find the non-Japanese person guilty, police have been known for targeting foreigners, etc etc. Lots of horror stories out there. I think that the "good ol boys" thing is alive and well, especially in politics. It's hard for a newbie to get involved, and you pretty much have to work up the system.

Perhaps the reason people like (or at least tolerate) living in Japan is because it is a easy place to live in. You can make a decent salary without needing specialized skills, things run efficiently (except anything bureaucratic!) and life is just... different. Even after being here for almost 4 years, there are still things that are new and exciting.