Japan appreciation thread

[Rhiannercakes 14]

I really would love to visit Japan one day.

I love their culture and their language.

I'm also an avid fan of anime. (No, I'm not childish )

And I love Miyazaki's movies so, so much.

[Ban Hammer 13,332]

been there, climbed that - as a kid.

Edited November 19, 2009 by charles!

[HAL 9000 96]

Hot sake.

Sushi.

Perhaps greatest of all - the capacity and ability of the Japanese people to overcome their overwhelming defeat in WWII, and to refashion a modern and technologically advanced and prosperous society within approximately one generation. Japan could have turned into a defeated bitter shell of a country, harboring ongoing resentment against the USA for the forced surrender, and the atomic destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Instead - Japan is a strong prosperous nation and an ally of the USA and freedom loving countries everywhere.

They make some pretty awesome beers, too

Indeed... the ASAHI golden '#######' is quite the sight.

[scandal 951]

How could I forget this one?

Sudoku!! I'm addicted to them. I do the newspaper puzzle daily.

[alienlovechild 75]

Japan's on my list of countries to visit someday but it seems pretty expensive to travel around there. I'd rather see India or China again until the prices drop in Japan get more reasonable. It won't happen soon if ever.

[kaffy 2]

Lived there for two years.. loved the place but wouldn't ever want to live there again

[HAL 9000 96]

Japan's on my list of countries to visit someday but it seems pretty expensive to travel around there. I'd rather see India or China again until the prices drop in Japan get more reasonable. It won't happen soon if ever.

Would you believe me if I told you that a week in Tokyo, Nikko, and Kamakura cost me (including transportation and hotels) less than $1100? This is including some light shopping. Last time there was 2004, so maybe prices dropped a tiny bit. Basically it was traveling really light, spending light (two decent meals plus a good snack at Lawsons or 7-11), and experiencing the culture more than some of the more expensive touristy things.

[illnevergetthis 5]

I absolutely love Japan. I spent two weeks there, visiting a friend, in 2005. I love how everyone stands to one side of the esculator. I love the cleanliness and the technology. I love how polite people are. I would also love to have one of those Japanese toilets and refrigerators in my house...mostly the toilet. I know it's crazy, but I wish I had one of those toilets.

[HAL 9000 96]

The squatter?

I loved the hand dryers in public restrooms. Kinda creepy if you ask me... which made drying even more fun.

[illnevergetthis 5]

The squatter?

I loved the hand dryers in public restrooms. Kinda creepy if you ask me... which made drying even more fun.

Oh yeah, I love that too!!

[HAL 9000 96]

Hai hai hai!

[_Simpson_ 250]

We must not forget Nintendo, ah some good childhood memories playing that system.

[HAL 9000 96]

We must not forget Nintendo, ah some good childhood memories playing that system.

Get a Wii man...

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Geisha

Kabuki theater

[_Simpson_ 250]

We must not forget Nintendo, ah some good childhood memories playing that system.

Get a Wii man...

I will wait until the technology gets better, I have played it a bit and wasn't too impressed but they are moving in the right direction.