Joined: 24 Jun 2002 Posts: 4009 Location: East Coast, US Country:
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 11:26 pm Post subject:
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. 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
Live is short, and you are right, there are SO many places out there to visit. _________________
Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 46 Location: Heiwadai, Nerima-ku, Tokyo, Japan Country:
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 11:29 pm Post subject:
I go to ��q��w, 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!!
Joined: 24 Jun 2002 Posts: 4009 Location: East Coast, US Country:
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:10 am Post subject:
Nismo wrote:
I go to ��q��w, 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... _________________
Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 435 Location: USA Country:
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 2:24 am Post subject:
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. =)
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 10291 Location: Matsuhama-cho, Ashiya-shi, Hyogo-ken, Japan Country:
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 9:22 am Post subject:
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!
I don't know why, but I can't stay away from the (crazy) city.
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 9:54 am Post subject:
ahochaude wrote:
You sound like a real laid back person!
I don't know why, but I can't stay away from the (crazy) city.
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. =)
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 10291 Location: Matsuhama-cho, Ashiya-shi, Hyogo-ken, Japan Country:
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 10:21 am Post subject:
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.
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
Joined: 24 Jun 2002 Posts: 4009 Location: East Coast, US Country:
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 8:46 pm Post subject:
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
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. _________________
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I am gonna get to move back to my Japan's house now yay!
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'.
