Thread: Traveller Advice: Japan

Hadn't really factored into my decision....you may have noticed however that I'm Canadian. It's the American dollar that's in the shitter right now.

He's talking about Africans. Whatever ... Japan is safe, so it's not even an issue. I saw this Japanese comedy show and thought, even though they are absurd skits, they're actually sort of useful for getting what the culture really cares about. I mean, knowing why they find this stuff funny is sort of a window into the culture. Part 1 Part 2 . I know you can't understand the language, but maybe just seeing the actions is...

Quote: Originally Posted by RocketMan Lol really? Yup. When I first noticed it in anime, I really wondered why it was dubbed like that (because of course, in America, it's considered rude), but then I heard about it from a couple people who had been to Japan several times. Very interesting.

Quote: Originally Posted by RocketMan Actually I'm very polite and conscious of mannerisms etc. I'm sure you are. I was just playing on the impression a lot visitors get about the Japanese, that they're very patient with foreigners because they think they're dumb. Example: If you can use chopsticks, you'll get high praise from those with you at the table, despite the fact that Japanese children are experts from age 4...

So, how was the trip?

I can't believe you're visiting Japan right now. the exchange rate is at the worst point in several years...

I'm sorry, what does Blood Diamond have to do with this? I've seen the movie a few times and still, not sure what you're on about. =/

When in Japan, beware of giant anime cats when they purr, they can break windows.