I'm Going To Japan

Wonder how long it will be before we have the first "Tokyo Sky Tree" drama: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Sky_Tree

gaijinmark wrote:Wonder how long it will be before we have the first "Tokyo Sky Tree" drama: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Sky_Tree

Probably not very long :victory: . When I was in Japan in March, I saw it making a guest apparance in a few entertainment shows.

Twitter saves man from toilet mishap!

Twitter user naika_tei was in a real predicament recently. He found himself in the male toilets of Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara, only to discover there was no toilet paper!

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Wefve all been there and it usually doesnft end, well, cleanly. Not to worry, social media to the rescue! He tweeted his dilemma: a few retweets and, twenty minutes later, a kind soul located him and provided some paper.

http://www.japantrends.com/twitter-saves-man-from-toilet-mishap/

^ Don't they have 9-1-1 in Japan? :beaten:

Tu_triky wrote:Twitter saves man from toilet mishap!

I would have tweeted him back, "Can you say onegaishimasu?" :P

gaijinmark wrote:

I would have tweeted him back, "Can you say onegaishimasu?" :P

:hehe: You really are a stickler for proper Japanese etiquette, 'mark. ;)

bmwracer wrote:^ Don't they have 9-1-1 in Japan? :beaten:

:hehe: Clearly, an emergency situation!

Tu_triky wrote: :hehe: Clearly, an emergency situation!

Mos def. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
Mos def. :sweat:

I guess those are among the few toilets in Japan that don't have the built-in washlet function. But dawg...with all those free tissue packets they hand out on the street in Japan...you figure the guy would have had a Plan B.

Ain't nuthin' wrong being saved by your keitai tho'... :victory:

Tu_triky wrote:I guess those are among the few toilets in Japan that don't have the built-in washlet function. But dawg...with all those free tissue packets they hand out on the street in Japan...you figure the guy would have had a Plan B.

Ain't nuthin' wrong being saved by your keitai tho'... :victory:

The guy should've checked the dispenser before sitting down... One of the first rules for Number Two. :mrgreen:

bmwracer wrote:
The guy should've checked the dispenser before sitting down... One of the first rules for Number Two. :mrgreen:

Haha...word.

Speaking of Japanese public restrooms...one thing I noticed on numerous occasions is that many public bathrooms throughout Japan (in train stations, tourist attractions or what not) do not have paper towel dispensers to dry your hands after you wash los manos at the sink...in fact several didn't even offer soap. It was just the water from the faucet and that's it. End of story.

Tu_triky wrote:Speaking of Japanese public restrooms...one thing I noticed on numerous occasions is that many public bathrooms throughout Japan (in train stations, tourist attractions or what not) do not have paper towel dispensers to dry your hands after you wash los manos at the sink...in fact several didn't even offer soap. It was just the water from the faucet and that's it. End of story.

Wow. :sweat:

At the District Court yesterday, I notice that they had hand sanitizing lotion dispensers outside all the courtrooms....

bmwracer wrote:
Wow. :sweat:

Maybe you're supposed to look for nora nekos (stray cats) outside and use them as towels.

At the District Court yesterday, I notice that they had hand sanitizing lotion dispensers outside all the courtrooms....

That's cool. I've noticed that other establishments as well....certain restaurants included.

For $3,400: Bandai to sell 1.5m tall Gundam figure

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by Serkan Toto on May 13, 2010

No doubt, Gundam is Japanfs favorite anime. They opened a Gundam Cafe in Akihabara, they erected a 1:1 scale Gundam statue in Tokyo bay, and they keep offering tons of Gundam-powered stuff on a monthly basis. The 1/60 Gundam statue replica (30cm) we showed you last November, for example, wasnft bad, but today Bandai unveiled something even cooler: a Gundam model that stands an impressive 1.5 meters (5Œ) and weighs 35kg.

Itfs a 1/12 scale version of the RX-78-2 Gundam and based on another 1/12 Gundam model Bandai introduced in 2006 (that older model sold a solid 1,500 units, Bandai says). The new replica will be shipped with a beam rifle, a beam saber, and a shield (as you can see on the pictures).

Bandai will start offering the RX-78-2 Gundam tomorrow, exclusively through the gPremium Bandaih online shop [JP]. The models are build-to-order and will cost $3,400 each.

Via MyCom Journal [JP]

http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/05/13/for-3400-bandai-to-sell-1-5m-tall-gundam-figure/

^ No mention on whether the beam rifle and saber are functional. :(

bmwracer wrote:^ No mention on whether the beam rifle and saber are functional. :(

:( It won't even get you the girl.

Tu_triky wrote::( It won't even get you the girl.

***** FAIL *****

bmwracer wrote:
***** FAIL *****

:say_yes:

Tu_triky wrote:Speaking of Japanese public restrooms...one thing I noticed on numerous occasions is that many public bathrooms throughout Japan (in train stations, tourist attractions or what not) do not have paper towel dispensers to dry your hands after you wash los manos at the sink...in fact several didn't even offer soap. It was just the water from the faucet and that's it. End of story.

I experienced the same thing in Japan. My cousins (and I assume almost all of the women) carried wash cloths in their purses to dry their hands. I wonder what the men did/do....?