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nitelyfe · 02-01-2006, 08:25 PM

I'm going to Japan with a group of friends for two weeks in October. I've never been there, yet I'm being asked about what I'd like to see. I have no idea. If you've seen one temple, you've seen 'em all, right? Or maybe not?

If you have any suggestions, I'd like to hear them.

Melka · 02-01-2006, 11:43 PM

nitelyfe, I was in Japan about four years ago and stayed with a family for a couple of weeks.

Some of the things that I enjoyed the most were the ordinary, everday things to them. Going to the mall, a huge department store and even just getting gas were interesting. The basic things that you think will probably be pretty similar to the US being so completely different was great.

I had to get out my scrapbook to see what some of the best things I did were.

-went to a traditional Japanese drum ceremony, that was awesome
-visited Kumamoto Castle and some other places like that were really interesting because of the completely different architecture
-went to an arts and crafts show that I got a lot of good souveneirs at
-fed the fish and picked up a fortune at abeautiful Japanese Garden
-tried raw horse at a sushi bar
-and one of the things my family enjoyed most, took pictures of the toilet in my familys house with all the buttons for air flow and water control and even the remote hanging on the wall

What area are you guys going to? Is it with a company or just friends? I'd love to go back and hopefully will someday.

ziadel · 02-02-2006, 02:21 PM

I plan to see this when I go:

http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=422

dunno if you'll be in that area tho.

PulpMind · 02-02-2006, 08:07 PM

I just went there for new years...
and yes, when you've seen one temple and/or shrine, you've seen them all. sort of.. see a few... you can pretty much cover all the Temples and Shrines you'll want to see while in Kyoto. While there, I'm sure you'll stumble upon Gion, where the Gaisha hang out. Gaisha are whores, but you are not japanese, so they are a "cultural heritage" and will not fuck you no matter how much money you have.
Meanwhile... wander around the different districts of Tokyo for a while... Shibuya was perticularly entertaining for me, but it's all just overpriced shopping.
All in all, I felt like Japan was a good way to spend a week in America, except I didn't understand what anyone was saying. Less people speak English in Tokyo than I experiened in the farthest backhills of Morocco. Really. So take a good language book.
or, spend the money you'd spend on japan to go somewhere that is actually foreign. unless you like shopping (tokyo) or are REALLY into the ancient culture of japan (kyoto and other outlying cities), then you might have a reasonable time.

Sty · 02-06-2006, 01:10 AM

Well, I live here (and have lived now over 2 years) so please ask anything, I'll do my best to answer.

Bob Biter · 02-26-2006, 10:23 AM

Don't go to Tokyo. Choose Osaka instead. That way, you can get your shopping and nightlife on, and then get some culture in Kyoto, which is just a short train ride east of Osaka. Temperatures are always great. Hell, I was there in January and there was no snow, which was quite a shock for this Canadian.

Gilda · 02-26-2006, 10:37 AM

I never got tired of the different temples and shrines when we went two years ago. Mr. Nakamura was such a great guide, pointing out what the different symbols meant, telling the stories behind them and the small variations.

The people were very, very friendly, but that probably comes as a result of being with Japanese escorts everywhere I went.

I couldn't tell you much about the nightlife, as there was no way I was going to do anything like that. God what a scare concept.

Gilda

02-01-2006, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
nitelyfe Upright Location: Long Beach, CA	Travel to Japan I'm going to Japan with a group of friends for two weeks in October. I've never been there, yet I'm being asked about what I'd like to see. I have no idea. If you've seen one temple, you've seen 'em all, right? Or maybe not? If you have any suggestions, I'd like to hear them.

02-02-2006, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	I plan to see this when I go: http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=422 dunno if you'll be in that area tho. __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

02-06-2006, 01:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sty Patron Administrator Location: Tôkyô, Japan	Well, I live here (and have lived now over 2 years) so please ask anything, I'll do my best to answer. __________________ br, Sty I route, therefore you exist

02-26-2006, 10:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	Don't go to Tokyo. Choose Osaka instead. That way, you can get your shopping and nightlife on, and then get some culture in Kyoto, which is just a short train ride east of Osaka. Temperatures are always great. Hell, I was there in January and there was no snow, which was quite a shock for this Canadian. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.

02-26-2006, 10:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gilda 32 flavors and then some Location: Out on a wire.	I never got tired of the different temples and shrines when we went two years ago. Mr. Nakamura was such a great guide, pointing out what the different symbols meant, telling the stories behind them and the small variations. The people were very, very friendly, but that probably comes as a result of being with Japanese escorts everywhere I went. I couldn't tell you much about the nightlife, as there was no way I was going to do anything like that. God what a scare concept. Gilda __________________ I'm against ending blackness. I believe that everyone has a right to be black, it's a choice, and I support that. ~Steven Colbert

02-01-2006, 11:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Melka Upright	nitelyfe, I was in Japan about four years ago and stayed with a family for a couple of weeks. Some of the things that I enjoyed the most were the ordinary, everday things to them. Going to the mall, a huge department store and even just getting gas were interesting. The basic things that you think will probably be pretty similar to the US being so completely different was great. I had to get out my scrapbook to see what some of the best things I did were. -went to a traditional Japanese drum ceremony, that was awesome -visited Kumamoto Castle and some other places like that were really interesting because of the completely different architecture -went to an arts and crafts show that I got a lot of good souveneirs at -fed the fish and picked up a fortune at abeautiful Japanese Garden -tried raw horse at a sushi bar -and one of the things my family enjoyed most, took pictures of the toilet in my familys house with all the buttons for air flow and water control and even the remote hanging on the wall What area are you guys going to? Is it with a company or just friends? I'd love to go back and hopefully will someday.

02-02-2006, 08:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
PulpMind Addict Location: Portland	I just went there for new years... and yes, when you've seen one temple and/or shrine, you've seen them all. sort of.. see a few... you can pretty much cover all the Temples and Shrines you'll want to see while in Kyoto. While there, I'm sure you'll stumble upon Gion, where the Gaisha hang out. Gaisha are whores, but you are not japanese, so they are a "cultural heritage" and will not fuck you no matter how much money you have. Meanwhile... wander around the different districts of Tokyo for a while... Shibuya was perticularly entertaining for me, but it's all just overpriced shopping. All in all, I felt like Japan was a good way to spend a week in America, except I didn't understand what anyone was saying. Less people speak English in Tokyo than I experiened in the farthest backhills of Morocco. Really. So take a good language book. or, spend the money you'd spend on japan to go somewhere that is actually foreign. unless you like shopping (tokyo) or are REALLY into the ancient culture of japan (kyoto and other outlying cities), then you might have a reasonable time.