| Page Views: 4,305 Last Visit to Japan: October, 2003 | Complex Japan by giampiero6 - last update: Mar 3, 2006 |
I made documentaries for NHK (Japans' Main TV Broadcaster) for 5 years, and so was a little familiar with Japanese culture even though I was based in Los Angeles. During my work time, I have never gone to Japan, but was immersed in the expat culture here. While I respected the work ethic, and group dynamics I witnessed, I didn't feel I had a great affinity for things Japanese. When I had the opportunity to visit Japan, I wasn't sure if it would be fun and interesting, or somewhat staid and stifling. I have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised by things things we saw and did. |
I visited Japan to attend the wedding of my good friend. Beside attending the wedding, I also visited Kyoto, Hakone hot springs, and Tokyo. I recommend my local customs tips for Japan and also my Kyoto , Tokyo and Hakone pages. The thing I love best about Japan, is that while I am only a fair dancer in the US, I am the greatest dancer in all of Japan ! |
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lynnehamman Wed Oct 15, 2008 14:07 UTC
Lovely pages on Japan. I have not yet been there( too involved with India) but would love to visit there, especially in cherry-blossom time. Thanks.(Great tips,but a little"too much info" regarding the earwax!!) | longhairedguy Mon Apr 21, 2008 05:40 UTC
I miss the Royal milk tea! If in Tokyo area, check out the ones in Shinjuku area, near the stations and bar areas! there are thousands of em! I heard there is one vending machine for every 11 persons in Tokyo! LOL | chachalady Sat Apr 19, 2008 04:35 UTC
Reminded me of Horn & Hardart's in Philly and New York, except those were "automats" and all indoors, not on the street. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horn_&_Hardart | unaS Wed Mar 26, 2008 14:23 UTC
Enjoyed my Japan trip very much and found much as you did that they do appreciate and accept one's attempts to be polite in their own manner as well as in our own ways. Loved the toilet note. Didn't have the courage to do the same :-) |
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