I'm Going To Japan

old90dayz wrote:hehe Thank god I just got into Waseda University :) I am gonna get to move back to my Japan's house now yay!

Way Cool. :D

KouSeiya315 wrote:I did enjoy my time there a lot. I don't want to live there permanently or anything but I'm fine with extended stays.

You're right in that department. It's one thing to visit there, couple of weeks here, a couple of months there. JPNese are always quick to be friendly to tourist/visitors. A little different if one decides to live there. You will then have to compete against the locals for jobs, housing, everything. And speaking to a some of my american friends who live there, the JPN always have the upperhand if it comes down to americans vs JPNese.

KouSeiya315 wrote:...and I wanted a cheesesteak so bad I could taste it.

You can take the girl outta philly, but you can't take the philly outta the girl! ;)

KouSeiya315 wrote: I feel like I got home just in time, though. Although it wasn't expected, I lost my mom a month after coming home. I can't imagine being away for such a tragedy and family emergency.

My condolences. :say_sorry: hate to sound philosophical, but somethimes 'DA MAN' works in mysterious ways (by no ways do i insinuate anyhting about theology as well. I am the most agnostic person there is....). Hope you're better these days than the 'dark times'.

KouSeiya315 wrote:While I loved seeing Japan a lot, it was good to be home. It's been about 8 months since I came home. I miss it and I can't wait to go back and visit again....but it's gonna be really expensive. I do plan to visit at least several more times in my life. I never got to travel except for living in Tokyo for 3 months, so there's so much of the world I want to see :rolleyes2:

Live is short, and you are right, there are SO many places out there to visit.

I go to ã’q‘åŠw, it's in the heart of Tokyo. Tokyo is THE WORST city in Japan. I'll be happy after I graduate and move to Osaka this summer - get me outta here!!

niko2x wrote:I am the most agnostic person there is

I can give you a run for your money, Niko... :hehe:

old90dayz wrote:hehe Thank god I just got into Waseda University :) I am gonna get to move back to my Japan's house now yay!

Lucky!!! Just don't drop out like Hirosue!! J/K! :beaten:

Nismo wrote:I go to ã’q‘åŠw, it's in the heart of Tokyo. Tokyo is THE WORST city in Japan. I'll be happy after I graduate and move to Osaka this summer - get me outta here!!

if i had a choice between the 2, i'd prefer osaka as well. tokyo is just so HUGE...

Hmm, having lived in rural Ishikawa, then Osaka, and now Tokyo, I'd say I prefer Tokyo.

Hell, Akiba is in Tokyo... 'nuff said. :)

Nismo wrote: I'll be happy after I graduate and move to Osaka this summer - get me outta here!!

niko2x wrote:if i had a choice between the 2, i'd prefer osaka as well. tokyo is just so HUGE...

Yes. Osaka is great!!!!

ahochaude wrote:


Yes. Osaka is great!!!!

Hehe, I wouldn't want to live in Osaka or Tokyo. Give me Kyoto! Nicely preserved and quiet city that evokes the feeling of a different era and strong cultural history. If I want big city, I could just jump on the train and be in Osaka in 30 min for shopping and craziness. =)

thetenken wrote:

Hehe, I wouldn't want to live in Osaka or Tokyo. Give me Kyoto! Nicely preserved and quiet city that evokes the feeling of a different era and strong cultural history. If I want big city, I could just jump on the train and be in Osaka in 30 min for shopping and craziness. =)

You sound like a real laid back person! :D

I don't know why, but I can't stay away from the (crazy) city. :rolleyes:

hehe well I like the Town of Yokohama within Tokyo its awesome!!

ahochaude wrote:

You sound like a real laid back person! :D

I don't know why, but I can't stay away from the (crazy) city. :rolleyes:

There's only so much of the crazy industrial jungle you can take. In terms of living for extended periods of time, I prefer peace and quiet. =)

The natural and wondrous beauty of nature and beautiful old style buildings/monuments are all part of Kyoto's charm. Kyoto is a pretty decent sized city, but if I wanted industrial jungle I could head to Osaka at any time. I guess I am rather laid back. =)

thetenken wrote:

There's only so much of the crazy industrial jungle you can take. In terms of living for extended periods of time, I prefer peace and quiet. =)

The natural and wondrous beauty of nature and beautiful old style buildings/monuments are all part of Kyoto's charm. Kyoto is a pretty decent sized city, but if I wanted industrial jungle I could head to Osaka at any time. I guess I am rather laid back. =)

When I went to Kyoto, I really like it. But somehow, it seemed to "country-like" for me. I couldn't imagine staying there for an extended period of time.

Although I like the city life, I think Tokyo is too overwhelming for me. Osaka is just my pace.

I guess I'm a "so-so in between" type or person.

Osaka really is the place I'll end up staying, for various reasons...

I just like the feel, for a large city it really does have a friendly atmosphere. Also the best takoyaki around doesn't hurt ;)

Yeah I am partial to the Kansai region. Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe. Plenty of cool cities for various tastes. Plus I'm a big fan of Kansai-ben.

Urluzers wrote:Osaka really is the place I'll end up staying, for various reasons...

I just like the feel, for a large city it really does have a friendly atmosphere. Also the best takoyaki around doesn't hurt ;)

Don't forget the best Okonomiyaki too! :) *yum yum*

Yeah it is..man I could go for some right now. :google:

those who miss jp, you guys r still lucky to have been there, i myself have seen alot of pica and watched alot of stuff about it on tv, but never been there :shakehead:

Dark_Cloud wrote:those who miss jp, you guys r still lucky to have been there, i myself have seen alot of pica and watched alot of stuff about it on tv, but never been there :shakehead:

well, if you (or any others) save up money and willing to give up certain things in life, one can be able to afford a ticket there. A little sacrifice, but well worth it.

thats ALOT of money i'll have to save up then. maybe a couple of years, lol