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Luki · 04-13-2004, 08:22 PM

Okay, a friend of mine is in the Marine Corps and just happens to be in Japan for a few months longer. He keeps insisting that he wants to bring something back for me. With the curtious "you don't have to get me anything" line I think it would be pretty awesome to get something from Japan. Although I have no idea what. He has continues to insist that he will.

Anyone have any ideas? Suggestions? Please keep in mind he's a Marine, working with a Marine salary and that means: not much. So, just remember he doesn't have alot to spend.

Thanks..

matteo101 · 04-14-2004, 11:08 AM

Sake, electronics, manga. There is so much more . Im yet to go to Japan, but those are some things that come to mind.

irateplatypus · 04-14-2004, 12:27 PM

it may be hard to transport... but i'd ask for some of those distinctive paper lanterns they have. they're beautiful, inexpensive and a good souveneir from that part of the world because you seldom see things like that here in the states.

Charlatan · 04-14-2004, 12:37 PM

Geisha...

lordjeebus · 04-14-2004, 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by irateplatypus
it may be hard to transport... but i'd ask for some of those distinctive paper lanterns they have. they're beautiful, inexpensive and a good souveneir from that part of the world because you seldom see things like that here in the states.

I second this idea. They look really nice and the traditional ones fold up so they're almost flat -- easy to transport.

Luki · 04-14-2004, 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by Charlatan
Geisha...

What is this? I've never heard of it before...

micah67 · 04-14-2004, 01:32 PM

Geisha (courtesy dictionary.com):

One of a class of professional women in Japan trained from girlhood in conversation, dancing, and singing in order to entertain professional or social gatherings of men.

Luki · 04-14-2004, 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by micah67
Geisha (courtesy dictionary.com):

One of a class of professional women in Japan trained from girlhood in conversation, dancing, and singing in order to entertain professional or social gatherings of men.

How, prey tell, is this going to help me? I'm not interested in women, and uh..... I kinda doubt she'd be happy to move into a lower class home in the center of a corn field. lol

bundy · 04-14-2004, 08:03 PM

what about some really beautiful wrapping paper?
or something along those lines...

micah67 · 04-14-2004, 09:55 PM

Have him bring back interesting candies. I know one of the more talked-about things I brought back from Australia was musk-flavored Life Savors. Who knows what they have in Japan that we'd consider bizarre.

amonkie · 04-14-2004, 10:32 PM

Paper lanterns are definitely very fun... If you're into eating the asian food, asking for a pair of chopsticks would be a unique gift, and they're just about everywhere. he can find a pair to fit any budget, since they're staple silverware over there.

Charlatan · 04-16-2004, 06:26 AM

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Originally posted by Luki
How, prey tell, is this going to help me? I'm not interested in women, and uh..... I kinda doubt she'd be happy to move into a lower class home in the center of a corn field. lol

Geisha's can be very helpful...

it was meant to be a joke...

Luki · 04-18-2004, 02:49 PM

He said he's sending me a black scroll with a tiger on it, some Japanese money, pictures and a few other odds and ends.

He also told me he was going to send me money from Korea, Thailand, and Iraq.

I tlaked to him a short time ago and he said he's mailing it out today(in Japan it's Monday).

matteo101 · 04-18-2004, 03:09 PM

Sounds pretty awesome, take a picture of the scroll and show it to us when you get it! The money from different countries will be interesting as well.

Luki · 04-18-2004, 03:30 PM

Can do. Will do.

Raleighbum · 04-20-2004, 01:45 PM

a Katana...

Luki · 04-20-2004, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by Raleighbum
a Katana...

Oh, do I wish I could get him to send me a Katana. I tried, but he won't supply me with things I could potentially hurt myself or others with.... Go figure

irateplatypus · 04-20-2004, 10:11 PM

katanas are perfectly viable carry on luggage.

haven't you seen kill bill? movies said so.

End User · 04-20-2004, 11:12 PM

How about a Kimono, or a Hello Kitty doll or something?

jarsh · 04-21-2004, 09:51 AM

just hope he doesn't bring you a bunch of ball bearings with a claim that he can trade them in for cash...

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2065.html

04-13-2004, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Luki Crazy Location: Central Illinois	"My Friend Went to Japan and all I Got Was This Stupid...." Okay, a friend of mine is in the Marine Corps and just happens to be in Japan for a few months longer. He keeps insisting that he wants to bring something back for me. With the curtious "you don't have to get me anything" line I think it would be pretty awesome to get something from Japan. Although I have no idea what. He has continues to insist that he will. Anyone have any ideas? Suggestions? Please keep in mind he's a Marine, working with a Marine salary and that means: not much. So, just remember he doesn't have alot to spend. Thanks.. __________________ Your part is silent you little toad - a line from the new phantom of the opera Last edited by Luki; 04-13-2004 at 08:28 PM..

04-14-2004, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
irateplatypus can't help but laugh Location: dar al-harb	it may be hard to transport... but i'd ask for some of those distinctive paper lanterns they have. they're beautiful, inexpensive and a good souveneir from that part of the world because you seldom see things like that here in the states. __________________ If you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly, you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance for survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves. ~ Winston Churchill

04-14-2004, 12:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Geisha... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

04-14-2004, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
micah67 Thor Location: 33:08:12N 117:10:23W	Geisha (courtesy dictionary.com): One of a class of professional women in Japan trained from girlhood in conversation, dancing, and singing in order to entertain professional or social gatherings of men. __________________ ~micah

04-14-2004, 08:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	what about some really beautiful wrapping paper? or something along those lines... __________________ Ohayo!!!

04-14-2004, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
matteo101 In transition Location: north, no south abit, over to the right, getting warmer...there!	Sake, electronics, manga. There is so much more . Im yet to go to Japan, but those are some things that come to mind.

04-14-2004, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
micah67 Thor Location: 33:08:12N 117:10:23W	Have him bring back interesting candies. I know one of the more talked-about things I brought back from Australia was musk-flavored Life Savors. Who knows what they have in Japan that we'd consider bizarre. __________________ ~micah

04-14-2004, 10:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Paper lanterns are definitely very fun... If you're into eating the asian food, asking for a pair of chopsticks would be a unique gift, and they're just about everywhere. he can find a pair to fit any budget, since they're staple silverware over there. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

04-18-2004, 02:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Luki Crazy Location: Central Illinois	He said he's sending me a black scroll with a tiger on it, some Japanese money, pictures and a few other odds and ends. He also told me he was going to send me money from Korea, Thailand, and Iraq. I tlaked to him a short time ago and he said he's mailing it out today(in Japan it's Monday). __________________ Your part is silent you little toad - a line from the new phantom of the opera

04-18-2004, 03:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
matteo101 In transition Location: north, no south abit, over to the right, getting warmer...there!	Sounds pretty awesome, take a picture of the scroll and show it to us when you get it! The money from different countries will be interesting as well.

04-18-2004, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Luki Crazy Location: Central Illinois	Can do. Will do. __________________ Your part is silent you little toad - a line from the new phantom of the opera

04-20-2004, 01:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Raleighbum Crazy Location: Lookin for that above	as carry on luggage... a Katana...

04-20-2004, 10:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
irateplatypus can't help but laugh Location: dar al-harb	katanas are perfectly viable carry on luggage. haven't you seen kill bill? movies said so. __________________ If you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly, you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance for survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves. ~ Winston Churchill

04-20-2004, 11:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
End User Insane Location: Sydney, Australia	How about a Kimono, or a Hello Kitty doll or something? __________________ People who have no faults are terrible!

04-21-2004, 09:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
jarsh Insane	just hope he doesn't bring you a bunch of ball bearings with a claim that he can trade them in for cash... http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2065.html __________________ Who is John Galt?