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Posted by Orbax on Nov-25-2003 05:13:

Whos been to Japan?

Stories? Thoughts? Reviews?

I want to go, and I havent heard much about it.

Posted by Mebot on Nov-25-2003 05:15:

I've been to Tokyo, but it was just a 4 hour layover from Korea.

We we're on our way home from the Philippines. And I was only 2 at the time..

sorry if i had a photographic memory i would definitely enlighten you.

Posted by Orbax on Nov-25-2003 05:20:

Lol thanks for trying.

Posted by TuanAnh213 on Nov-25-2003 05:26:

i been there...highly recommended...went on a two weeks student exchange program a year ago...

great times at the japanese high school...just because were were americans we were treated like the beatles...especially the girls...and those sailor uniforms were the bomb

sux we only stayed in tokyo for two days...one of the greatest cities in the world so much to do there and so many places to go like akihabara, a part of tokyo which is closed off to cars on the weekends, the place sells the latest and most advanced electronics you can find...problem is stuff is pretty expensive, or shinjuku an awesome shopping district

the people there are great...pretty friendly towards foreigners, and the ladies are gorgeous...its funny seeing how people in japan try to emulate american culture into their own...you see that stuff everywhere...and of course...THE ENGRISH! best part is checking out the different store names with ENGRISH like "Happy Park Go" and "Condomania"

Posted by Orbax on Nov-25-2003 05:28:

haha thats awesome. So they do treat foreigners well? Or was it polite-well. Like they arent gonna be dicks to you, but you are going to be treated like a hardcore outsider?

Posted by Turbonium on Nov-25-2003 05:29:

Tuan, I know what you're saying about the whole American emulation. It's kind of sad in a way though. They should be proud of their own culture. But in a way, it's kinda of neato that's it sort of a hybrid atm. As long as it doesn't get any worse.

btw I've never been to Japan, but I would love to go and have always thought of going. Tokyo is by far one of the coolest cities in the world.

Posted by Vamphyrric on Nov-25-2003 05:29:

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&threadid=85786

Posted by TeKnoHe@d2025 on Nov-25-2003 05:32:

quote:
Originally posted by TuanAnh213
its funny seeing how people in japan try to emulate american culture into their own...you see that stuff everywhere...and of course...THE ENGRISH! best part is checking out the different store names with ENGRISH like "Happy Park Go" and "Condomania"

Haha, Engrish is great!

Posted by TuanAnh213 on Nov-25-2003 05:35:

quote:
Originally posted by Orbax
haha thats awesome. So they do treat foreigners well? Or was it polite-well. Like they arent gonna be dicks to you, but you are going to be treated like a hardcore outsider?

the natives are generally very polite although you might get some stares what not because you're a foreigner...orbax if you were to go to japan, with some basic japanese conversational skills you'd be getting pussy there left right above and beyond...japanese chicks dig foreigners and that is a fact...especially if you're caucasian or black

Posted by Orbax on Nov-25-2003 05:41:

bah I hate reading that large of a chunk at once, im gettin through it though. SIlly Search button :P

yeah I like Japanese girls with a dirty passion. I think id get into trouble there lol.

Posted by TuanAnh213 on Nov-25-2003 05:41:

random pic of me hitting up akihbara in tokyo...im the guy in grey

Posted by mezzir on Nov-25-2003 05:47:

went there about 4 years ago for 10 days on an exchange
pretty much what the people above said, its amazing

Posted by Perfect_Cheezit on Nov-25-2003 06:43:

Im applying for a 6 week stay through Youth for Understanding so I can go there this summer...if i can get a scholarship it would fucking own, ive never wanted to go somewhere that badly before

I think its the fact that its such a blend of traditional culture with western society, and the fact that its not shit poor and has some fascinating sights to see only makes me want to go there even more

Posted by Orbax on Nov-25-2003 06:45:

whats up with the V fingers everyone has in Japan?

Study abraod programs...would rock.

Posted by Perfect_Cheezit on Nov-25-2003 06:48:

its just what they do

i seriously did hear that its a peace thing regarding ww2 and japanese imperialism and such

Posted by jdjd on Nov-25-2003 07:49:

quote:
Originally posted by Orbax
whats up with the V fingers everyone has in Japan?

Study abraod programs...would rock.

they have english-taught universities there that you can study at for a little while... if you dont feel like learning the language..

you can also teach english there without having to know any japanese and it supposedly pays pretty good... getting paid lots of money to teach hot 18 year olds their ABC's is my idea of a good job LOL

Posted by Clyde77 on Nov-25-2003 08:35:

Re: Whos been to Japan?

quote:
Originally posted by Orbax
Stories? Thoughts? Reviews?

I want to go, and I havent heard much about it.

mr walker, im going there next year to visit my freind, :P proly around summer time, then to singapore with her other friend. hmmm if ya want. 4 some roflllll j.k man. ! but if u want to go let me know

Posted by ali92 on Nov-25-2003 21:35:

Damn! This thread pops up just after I've been reading a (rather big) FAQ on living in Japan, as I was thinking about going there since 1999 but, never got the chance (still don't, really). I want to know if the following is true:

1. Japan is sinking 3 cm per year.
2. The majority of Japanese wives are treated practically like slaves (they MUST stay home and do things for their husband; have limited voice in the media)

I don't believe that #2 is the case anymore but, I never known anyone who'd be able to 100% honestly answer this, as I know no people living in Japan...

Can some experienced TranceAddicts here give some decent information besides what's already presented (primarily for people from the US) in The Japan FAQ ( http://thejapanfaq.cjb.net ) about foreigners adapting to Japanese culture, visiting, and living in Japan? Thanks...

Posted by Slylee on Nov-25-2003 21:42:

lived there for 2 years when i was in highschool. i was near hiroshima...it would take too long to get into everything, but it was a great experience and i can't wait to go back one day.

PS_ beer and cigarette machines on every corner...i also saw (i shit you not) a vending machine with pornos in it in a more rurual area when i went hiking on Mt. Fugii. that was interesting. don't get too excited though, it's illegal to show the "goods" in the pornos there, it's all blurred out

Posted by Slylee on Nov-25-2003 21:44:

quote:
Originally posted by jdjd
you can also teach english there without having to know any japanese and it supposedly pays pretty good... getting paid lots of money to teach hot 18 year olds their ABC's is my idea of a good job LOL

my mom actually did that...she got recruted from some company in L.A. she loved it. i was living w/ my dad and she missed me so she figured out a way to live there too. if u want some info on how she got that job, i can probably ask her and give you some info.

Posted by PhloTron on Nov-25-2003 22:09:

Never been, but certainly like to go. I fly with 2 Japanese Female Captains here...they are awesome. They think I'm a freak because my two favorite TV shows are Iron Chef, and MXC. One went to High School with Towa Tei and was shocked that I knew who that was. The other is looking out for my best interests and trying to set me up...I say as long as she would fit in her suitcase when flying back...that would work just fine.

Other than that ... I have no usefull information.

Posted by blazed it on Nov-25-2003 23:31:

remember kids V is for victory, not peace.

Posted by mndeg on Nov-25-2003 23:36:

quote:
1. Japan is sinking 3 cm per year.
2. The majority of Japanese wives are treated practically like slaves (they MUST stay home and do things for their husband; have limited voice in the media)

oh yeah, lets liberate the oppressed asian women

sarcasm

Posted by daydreamer on Nov-25-2003 23:54:

it is called the jet program. once you have completed a degree they will hire you over there in japan to teach english. You can request were you want to teach but they don't guarantee anything. pay i heard of last is around $34,000. it has to be for a year though. it is a good idea to be familiar with the language but you don't have to be fluent. i just might do it. my japanese is improving greatly and once i graduate (spring 2005) i would be crazy enough to go live over there for a year.

go here for more info

-dreamer

Posted by jdjd on Nov-26-2003 00:14:

quote:
Originally posted by daydreamer
it is called the jet program. once you have completed a degree they will hire you over there in japan to teach english. You can request were you want to teach but they don't guarantee anything. pay i heard of last is around $34,000. it has to be for a year though. it is a good idea to be familiar with the language but you don't have to be fluent. i just might do it. my japanese is improving greatly and once i graduate (spring 2005) i would be crazy enough to go live over there for a year.

go here for more info

-dreamer

that's one of them.. there's lots..
im thinking of doing it, not for a whole year though.. i know some guys that live there and barely speak any japanese, you can only get away with it in certain parts though...

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