I'm Going To Japan

I doubt Japanese speaks French, besides those in high class French restaurants and study in France. Although, I'm sure a lot of people know simple French words like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and haute couture. :P

As far as I know, they learn English in school, but they have no opportunity to practice it. From reading everybody's past experience, the people are really friendly. You could always buy a book with key phrases to help you out in case they don't speak English. And being a French native will help you a lot with the Japanese pronunciations. It's almost exacly the same. :thumbsup:

tabana wrote:I doubt Japanese speaks French, besides those in high class French restaurants and study in France. Although, I'm sure a lot of people know simple French words like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and haute couture. :P

As far as I know, they learn English in school, but they have no opportunity to practice it. From reading everybody's past experience, the people are really friendly. You could always buy a book with key phrases to help you out in case they don't speak English. And being a French native will help you a lot with the Japanese pronunciations. It's almost exacly the same. :thumbsup:

i'd have to agree you'll be hard pressed to find many French speakers...but it's not impossible...i went to go eat at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Roppongi Hills and one of the waiters was a Frenchmen who moved to Tokyo. :)

Nice. :)


I saw something cool last night. It was one of the many rerun of Pilot Guides. I only watch about 5 minutes, I missed the first half and then the phone rang. :grumble: It was with a guy with a British accent. I don't know his name. I think the episode was about Tokyo and surrounding areas.

Anyway, the guy was climbing Mount Fuji with a guide. He didn't have any climbing gear, just good boots, a backpack and money. It seems you can walk all the way to the top. There's even a small hotel with food and oxygen near the top. :D The view was awesome. There was even clouds below them. :)

tabana wrote:Nice. :)


I saw something cool last night. It was one of the many rerun of Pilot Guides. I only watch about 5 minutes, I missed the first half and then the phone rang. :grumble: It was with a guy with a British accent. I don't know his name. I think the episode was about Tokyo and surrounding areas.

Anyway, the guy was climbing Mount Fuji with a guide. He didn't have any climbing gear, just good boots, a backpack and money. It seems you can walk all the way to the top. There's even a small hotel with food and oxygen near the top. :D The view was awesome. There was even clouds below them. :)

i like those types of travel shows...like globetrekker

did you ever see the travel doc on called "tokyo urban nation" it's a crazy offbeat look at what one can find in japan, namely the tokyo area of course...it's awesome, man.

Tu_triky wrote:

i like those types of travel shows...like globetrekker

tabana wrote:Nice. :)


I saw something cool last night. It was one of the many rerun of Pilot Guides. I only watch about 5 minutes, I missed the first half and then the phone rang. :grumble: It was with a guy with a British accent. I don't know his name. I think the episode was about Tokyo and surrounding areas.

Anyway, the guy was climbing Mount Fuji with a guide. He didn't have any climbing gear, just good boots, a backpack and money. It seems you can walk all the way to the top. There's even a small hotel with food and oxygen near the top. :D The view was awesome. There was even clouds below them. :)

the Pilot Guide shows are run here as Globetrekker.

and I believe that was Ian in that episode. :mrgreen:

krim wrote:

the Pilot Guide shows are run here as Globetrekker.

and I believe that was Ian in that episode. :mrgreen:

oh, no wonder tabana's description sounded familiar..

tabana wrote:There was even clouds below them. :)

Mt. Fuji...clouds below...

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Tu_triky wrote:did you ever see the travel doc on called "tokyo urban nation" it's a crazy offbeat look at what one can find in japan, namely the tokyo area of course...it's awesome, man.

I think I have something similar somewhere. I can't remember the title for sure, but it's something from at least 2 or 3 years ago. I'll have to check it out. They made you visit all the side streets and the crazy places with all sorts of people.

I remember one, by the BBC, on the music industry, the summer festivals and love hotels. :)

tabana wrote:I doubt Japanese speaks French, besides those in high class French restaurants and study in France. Although, I'm sure a lot of people know simple French words like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and haute couture. :P

As far as I know, they learn English in school, but they have no opportunity to practice it. From reading everybody's past experience, the people are really friendly. You could always buy a book with key phrases to help you out in case they don't speak English. And being a French native will help you a lot with the Japanese pronunciations. It's almost exacly the same. :thumbsup:

Yes you're roght .. when i hear drama .. i see how is japanese pronunciation and it's rather easy for us ^^

I'am learning japanese .. so i can use some sentence .. but i'am really afraid of the kanji lol ^^;;

krim wrote:the Pilot Guide shows are run here as Globetrekker.

and I believe that was Ian in that episode. :mrgreen:

Yes. That's him. :)

Tu_triky wrote:

Mt. Fuji...clouds below...

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Very nice! :thumbsup:

Tu_triky wrote:


oh, no wonder tabana's description sounded familiar..

Yup, i think i've seen all the episodes that've aired here. :mrgreen:

tabana wrote:
I think I have something similar somewhere. I can't remember the title for sure, but it's something from at least 2 or 3 years ago. I'll have to check it out. They made you visit all the side streets and the crazy places with all sorts of people.

I remember one, by the BBC, on the music industry, the summer festivals and love hotels. :)

yeah the BBC one is called In Japan...a multi segment documentary...the one i'm referring to is only two 30 minute segments...it's pretty dayem cool.

krim wrote:

Yup, i think i've seen all the episodes that've aired here. :mrgreen:

i haven't seen them all but it's a great show.

Soraiko wrote:
Yes you're roght .. when i hear drama .. i see how is japanese pronunciation and it's rather easy for us ^^

I'am learning japanese .. so i can use some sentence .. but i'am really afraid of the kanji lol ^^;;

Kanji is tough. I can only read a few. Hiragana is not that tough to learn and it helps to understand a few things. :) I think they put english sings in places like train stations, so it's not that bad to get around.


You know that Ian guy, almost took flight 93 on 9/11. link A close call...

Soraiko wrote:
Yes you're roght .. when i hear drama .. i see how is japanese pronunciation and it's rather easy for us ^^

I'am learning japanese .. so i can use some sentence .. but i'am really afraid of the kanji lol ^^;;

you don't need to worry about kanji that much when you visit japan...like tabana, said, ppl are pretty nice so if you ask for assistance they usually will try to do their best to help you. and all the subway stations have the names in English and Hiragana, too.

tabana wrote:
Kanji is tough. I can only read a few. Hiragana is not that tough to learn and it helps to understand a few things. :) I think they put english sings in places like train stations, so it's not that bad to get around.


You know that Ian guy, almost took flight 93 on 9/11. link A close call...

that was a viewer's email i think...

i did know someone on one of those flights :puppydog:

krim wrote:
that was a view email.

i did know someone on one of those flights :puppydog:

Really? Damn, I'm sorry. :shamefulcry:

Tu_triky wrote:yeah the BBC one is called In Japan...a multi segment documentary...the one i'm referring to is only two 30 minute segments...it's pretty dayem cool.

Yeah, that's the one. I'll try to look for the other one, tokyo urban nation. It could be in my to watch pile.

tabana wrote:
Yeah, that's the one. I'll try to look for the other one, tokyo urban nation. It could be in my to watch pile.

if you don't have it, lemme know...i can upload it to you via YSI...it's only 2 segments as i mentioned.

sounds like you might have it or actually seen it already but hard to tell.

Ok, thanks. I'll let you know. :D