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2003-12-21, 13:00 | Link #65 |
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The people on #animesuki, some of whom live in Japan, would probably like me to point out that Japan has no anti-racism laws, so there's nothing to stop them from charging Americans twice as much to stay at a hotel, kicking Americans out of a store, etc.
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2003-12-21, 13:25 | Link #67 | ||
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Um..if you're talking about computers, I think the US is the place to be. Japanese computers still run Windows or Macs, and those programmers are still in America. In fact, due to export laws, I believe our computers are faster than theirs are (Give the rest of the word old-tech). So, I'm a poor child who can barely afford to make it to the next day? Thanks, man...! 'If not, then why not'? You want people to tell you WHY they haven't gone to Japan? Anyway, I went for 3 weeks a couple of summers ago. It was late July/early August, so the heat/humidity were in full effect. Went on a whirlwind tour of Kansai & Kantou, it was pretty cool. No trips to Okinawa or Hokkaido. Quote:
If you do go, either know Japanese or bring someone who does. The airline did give us a little book of phrases to communicate with, but it was limited to pointing. How much does this cost?--------------------------------------------これはいくらですか。 Where is the bathroom?-----------------------------------------------お手洗いはどこですか。 My stomach hurts.------------------------------------------------------御腹が痛いです。 Is there a bank nearby?----------------------------------------------近く銀行がありますか。 Can anyone speak English?------------------------------------------英語が話せる人がいますか。 I don't think you want to do this for a year or two. Finding your way around train stations can be difficult. Not really being able to talk to anyone for a year SUCKS. |
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2003-12-21, 14:29 | Link #68 |
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Um..if you're talking about computers, I think the US is the place to be. Japanese computers still run Windows or Macs, and those programmers are still in America. In fact, due to export laws, I believe our computers are faster than theirs are (Give the rest of the word old-tech).
Your ignorance hurts me. They have the latest and greatest of all hardware that can possibly be out, plus stuff not available elsewhere, including super-tiny laptops and small formfactor desktops. Replies to other comments: Having good programming/IT skills won't help you much. They have plenty skilled in that area. There are no anti-racism laws but I'll be damned if I've had trouble because of it. The first anime convention in several years is going to be AX-Tokyo in early January, 2004. I don't remember when the last one was, and Comiket doesn't count. And the Japanese will use ANY event as a reason to cosplay. |
2003-12-21, 14:35 | Link #69 |
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Working and living in Japan is completely different that going to visit this country some weeks as a tourist.
Even if the Japanese language can be always learned on the spot and that a good English level is a serious advantage in a country which has much dificulties with this language, there is many problemes for the reasons that some people here have already pointed. But the largest barrier isn't the language, but the social conventions. This is necessary to take care to know to remain humble in any circumstance, not to humiliate his interlocutor by show an higher English level than him, understand that Japanese who says yes informs you that he listens, and not that he agrees your remarks. The behaviors of work and the reference marks are to the antipodes of our (and by our I mean the western contries). It's not rare to see a japanese closing the eyes in meeting. It's not a momentary somnolence, but a way of being with listening and of putting themselves in withdrawal compared to that which wants to speak. It's easy to leave your country but it's possible that you may not to be done for the Japan. That requires patience, humility and especially to know the gestures which can annoy. Like crossing your legs, to put in one of your pocket in front of Japanese the calling card that you have just received or worse : to write above, to question Japanese on his way of working (to understand why he does something) is insulting, that means that you have doubts on his competences. And there is many others cultural problem like that. |
2003-12-21, 14:56 | Link #70 | |
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2003-12-21, 22:54 | Link #71 |
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Welcome to the world of weird. It's like this all over the world. Heck, I don't even have to go but a state away here in the states to find a totally different culture at times. Like if you go down to New York, something that might seem totally natural in the northern states will probuby get you shot in New York. Same basic idea going to Japan. There's even cultural differences between provinces in Japan.
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Other places I stayed in were better, if a little rundown. If you want the name of this one (so you can avoid it) let me know .....(Actually its a chain of about 4 owned by the same guy Lets just say they are "Big".....that should be enough of a clue) Quote:
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2003-12-22, 15:32 | Link #76 |
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actually, if you dig around, the 'gaijin houses' err...ryokans? can be quite nice
mine was a 3 minute walk from takanobaba station, which is part of the yamanote line.. and a minute away from the subway so i was able to get around really easily and my kanrinin-san and her daughter were sooooooo nice to me the first night it took me a while to get to the place, being my first time in jaapn and all, and it was raining, so i didnt have time to get a proper dinner; ie, none at all so my kanrinin asked if i would like her to prepare something and on the last night my kanrinin's daughter took me to her friend's restaurant and since i cant read kanji, she helped with the ordering too my room wasnt too expensive either, it came out to about 35-40ish canadian a night yep...i loved the time i spent in tokyo, the only regrets i have are not being able to speak japanese. the only stuff i knew i pretty much picked up off anime, so i could barely make myself understood with only that and a phrase book...heh...i even mixed up the different levels of politeness with different accents in the same sentence everyone i met though, were REALLY helpful i would love to go back after i learn more of the language... oh....and if anyone requests it, i can post some pics of my vacation |
2003-12-22, 18:59 | Link #77 | |
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2003-12-22, 22:34 | Link #78 | |
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2004-02-23, 18:20 | Link #80 |
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A trip to Japan
For my internet class we're doing a project on "Where would you go for your senior trip if you had $1500?" I decided on going to Tokyo, Japan. I'm not really going there, this project is about what I would do if I did go and I have to write about it on powerpoint(this project basically is to teach us more about search for info online and using powerpoint in general). I used "expedia.com" and have found the prices for flight+hotel. The hotel I got is the "Hilton Narita New Tokyo International Airport"(it's a 4star hotel, and I guess it's also the airport as well ^_^'). If you already know, this hotel is in the chiba region(not Tokyo, but really close!).
What I need help on is, can you guys suggest some cool things I can do there that is anime/gaming related? I already got some idea's, but since I don't know the area well I have no idea if the places are close or far. Tell me some things that are close to that hotel. Oh yeah, also the we suppose to leave June 1 of this year and I can go as long as my money lasts(i've planed 5 days, but i'll only actually be there 3 because it takes a day to fly to Japan). With the flight+hotel I've already spent about $1,200. So I got $300 to last me three days. |
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