Post by Thele on Jul 2, 2004 23:55:51 GMT -5
Where in Japan are you headed to? Tokyo or one of the other cities? Last time I was there was a few years ago.
Random Recs:
Learn important basic kanji. In, Out, Restroom… that sort. Most toilets in public restrooms are the squat kind, but usually there are two western-style toilets at the end. Learn to count properly, no 'shi.' Driving is british-style.
Clothing sizes are different; here I'm a small, over there I would buy a large. Get used to to wacked out engrish, it's everywhere. There is smoking allowed in public places. Red meat is very expensive. Learn standard greetings and phrases. If your accent is truly horrid, they might start speaking english.
Nearly everything you buy that could possibly be considered a gift will be wrapped. Get used to sleeping on a futon. Taking out the garbage is an event in itself.
^_^
It's all over the place, but if you've got any specific questions just say.
Random Recs:
Learn important basic kanji. In, Out, Restroom… that sort. Most toilets in public restrooms are the squat kind, but usually there are two western-style toilets at the end. Learn to count properly, no 'shi.' Driving is british-style.
Clothing sizes are different; here I'm a small, over there I would buy a large. Get used to to wacked out engrish, it's everywhere. There is smoking allowed in public places. Red meat is very expensive. Learn standard greetings and phrases. If your accent is truly horrid, they might start speaking english.
Nearly everything you buy that could possibly be considered a gift will be wrapped. Get used to sleeping on a futon. Taking out the garbage is an event in itself.
^_^
It's all over the place, but if you've got any specific questions just say.
