Comments on: Hai, Japan-part 1 http://sandeepacharya.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/hai-japan-part-1/ Trying to figure things out Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:34:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Johnia.com : Got to Taiwan http://sandeepacharya.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/hai-japan-part-1/#comment-10 Johnia.com : Got to Taiwan Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:41:58 +0000 http://sandeepacharya.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/hai-japan-part-1/#comment-10 [...] Japan at 5:30, 45 mins before my flight to Kaohsiung.  The flight was delayed again.  As Sandeep mentioned, everyone in Japan is so polite.  I noticed it the last time I was there.  [...] [...] Japan at 5:30, 45 mins before my flight to Kaohsiung.  The flight was delayed again.  As Sandeep mentioned, everyone in Japan is so polite.  I noticed it the last time I was there.  [...]

]]> By: dataone http://sandeepacharya.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/hai-japan-part-1/#comment-6 dataone Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:40:57 +0000 http://sandeepacharya.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/hai-japan-part-1/#comment-6 The Japanese fascination with all things American -including English, could be compared to the trend of tribal/kanjii/hebrew tattos that have swept the nation. The Japanese fascination with all things American -including English, could be compared to the trend of tribal/kanjii/hebrew tattos that have swept the nation.

]]> By: Johnie http://sandeepacharya.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/hai-japan-part-1/#comment-5 Johnie Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:13:49 +0000 http://sandeepacharya.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/hai-japan-part-1/#comment-5 Anyways, not sure where you've been to yet, but I would highly recommend the following: * Shibuya - This is the equivalent of Time Square. There is this one intersection where 4 different roads join. When the traffic lights change to pedestrian, the entire road is covered with people crossing the street that you can't even see the road anymore. There is a walkway bridge connected to the subway station that overlooks the intersection. May want to stand there and watch it happen * Meiji Temple - I really liked this temple. It's right in the middle of Harajuku, but when you're in the compound, it feels so isolated and peaceful. * Roppongi - Definitely check out the clubs in this area. It's the neighborhood where most foreigners live/party. * Akihabara - Electronics area. On weekends, they shut the streets down to pedestrians only. Walk around and you can see why the Japanese are so into gadgets and electronics. Their cellphones are light years ahead of ours * Tsijiki Market - Get really really fresh sushi there. * I didn't get a chance to go, but check out Sumo wrestling. I only got to see it on TV. A couple of interesting things to note: * There are hundreds and hundreds of vending machines everywhere. They vend some pretty interesting stuff, mostly drinks, but I've also found electronics and underwear (don't ask). One interesting thing that I learned from my Japanese friend is that it is disrepectful to walk around with a drink or walk and eat. What you'll find is that they may buy a soda at a vending machine and chug the entire drink immediately before moving on. * You tower over EVERYONE. Anyways, sounds like you're having a blast. 4 more days until I'm out in the region. I've started blogging my trip here: http://johnia.com Anyways, not sure where you’ve been to yet, but I would highly recommend the following:
* Shibuya – This is the equivalent of Time Square. There is this one intersection where 4 different roads join. When the traffic lights change to pedestrian, the entire road is covered with people crossing the street that you can’t even see the road anymore. There is a walkway bridge connected to the subway station that overlooks the intersection. May want to stand there and watch it happen

* Meiji Temple – I really liked this temple. It’s right in the middle of Harajuku, but when you’re in the compound, it feels so isolated and peaceful.

* Roppongi – Definitely check out the clubs in this area. It’s the neighborhood where most foreigners live/party.

* Akihabara – Electronics area. On weekends, they shut the streets down to pedestrians only. Walk around and you can see why the Japanese are so into gadgets and electronics. Their cellphones are light years ahead of ours

* Tsijiki Market – Get really really fresh sushi there.

* I didn’t get a chance to go, but check out Sumo wrestling. I only got to see it on TV.

A couple of interesting things to note:
* There are hundreds and hundreds of vending machines everywhere. They vend some pretty interesting stuff, mostly drinks, but I’ve also found electronics and underwear (don’t ask). One interesting thing that I learned from my Japanese friend is that it is disrepectful to walk around with a drink or walk and eat. What you’ll find is that they may buy a soda at a vending machine and chug the entire drink immediately before moving on.

* You tower over EVERYONE.

Anyways, sounds like you’re having a blast. 4 more days until I’m out in the region.
I’ve started blogging my trip here: http://johnia.com

]]> By: Johnie http://sandeepacharya.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/hai-japan-part-1/#comment-4 Johnie Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:00:45 +0000 http://sandeepacharya.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/hai-japan-part-1/#comment-4 Two Japanese words that I used constantly when I went out there: "sumi-mase" and "arrigato". Two Japanese words that I used constantly when I went out there: “sumi-mase” and “arrigato”.

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