Kansai Region History
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Kobe, Kansai Region, Japan
For me Japan is the country where high tech, history and honor are all at superlative
Anyway, i do not think i could function there for a long period of time
Anyway, i do not think i could function there for a long period of time
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Kyoto, Kansai Region, Japan
What to pack:
$10,000 (For about 2 Weeks if you want to live like a King/Queen)
$2,000 Will do if you have friends in Japan that can lodge you. Lodging isn't overtly expensive if you're not clostrophobic.
Pay attention to the seasons, it gets cold, wet, hot and humid in Japan, pack accordingly.
Walking shoes. Good broken in walking shoes. Especially some that come off quickly and can be put on quickly. I had the fun of always holding up the party when I was tying my shoes after taking them off. Slip on shoes are almost a must. Elastic Boots for the guys, Gators/Clogs/Flip Flops for the ladies. Pedicures are fun, just don't be too self conscious. We have nasty feet, it's a given but so do they, humanity is universal, after all we all live on Earth. Well at least most of us do, I'm just renting.
A good book! READ! Read up on culture, customs, and habits. Always do this prior to arrival. Even if you learn some simple words and the Japanese see the effort is there they'll bust out some English for you too. As you read and understand Japanese culture might be something of a mystery. Something I always tell my friends is: "Consider Japan's history, for about 2,000 years you've had very violent, highly trained, focused and extremely disciplined people in power. It only makes sense that the language, customs and habits would follow the suit of respect, dignity, and a kind of double talk that's alien to most people." An example all be it a poor one is the nod. Americans nod their heads in agreement, Japanese nod their heads in the acknowledgement of listening to you, and understanding. So while you've been speaking and he/she has been nodding, they might vehimently disagree with you and your observation of what would apear to be agreement is baffeling when they explode into the arguement full force. Just one of many quirky and loveable affectations of Japanese culture. Read and study, don't be a blind tourist in a loud Hawian shirt, culture is always better when you're able to actually see it up close and personal, and have at least a base understanding of it.
Probably one of the better tourist destinations in Japan, just enough of the new world to make you feel comfortable and plenty of the stereo typical old world. Kyoto is home to the Manga museum, while it sounds like a ton of fun it was pretty quick and had me looking for the shops as the gift shop was lacking in what I was looking for. Although they were talking about buying the rights and printing some Mangas directly there. This is just one of the meseums there and you will have a hay day looking through them all. They are reasonably situated but you'll want to plan your route better than I did, but the horde of public transportation makes walking almost obsolete in Japan.
Gambeling. Pachinco is something of a mystery to Westerners but here's the trick. Get the stuffed animal after you've traded in your ball bearings (like poker chips but Japanese) take the stuffed animal, probably around the corner or to a close by "shop" and sell it. There's your gambeling profit right there. Just make sure the animal you have matches the ones already in the shop. It gets kind of awkward if you try to sell it to another shop.
Food: Holy crap! If you like Japanese food get ready to sever limbs! Sushi is expensive! Despite the fact they are surrounded by water sushi is insanely expensive and regardless of what you may think, will cost your friends close to a car payment. If you have friends in Japan get ready for some competition. Don't be a tool and let them pay for your whole trip, because they will. Most Japanese hate the feeling of being in debt, dispite what they're credit card companies say. So if you by your friend a soda, be prepared for the next round or even two to be on him. You'll be caught in a cycle of one-ups-manship for your whole trip. While entertaining to most of us, it's seriouse business, and you can tell when you have become as close as family when you are buying and not being bought for. Sounds strange but that's just part of the trip.
$10,000 (For about 2 Weeks if you want to live like a King/Queen)
$2,000 Will do if you have friends in Japan that can lodge you. Lodging isn't overtly expensive if you're not clostrophobic.
Pay attention to the seasons, it gets cold, wet, hot and humid in Japan, pack accordingly.
Walking shoes. Good broken in walking shoes. Especially some that come off quickly and can be put on quickly. I had the fun of always holding up the party when I was tying my shoes after taking them off. Slip on shoes are almost a must. Elastic Boots for the guys, Gators/Clogs/Flip Flops for the ladies. Pedicures are fun, just don't be too self conscious. We have nasty feet, it's a given but so do they, humanity is universal, after all we all live on Earth. Well at least most of us do, I'm just renting.
A good book! READ! Read up on culture, customs, and habits. Always do this prior to arrival. Even if you learn some simple words and the Japanese see the effort is there they'll bust out some English for you too. As you read and understand Japanese culture might be something of a mystery. Something I always tell my friends is: "Consider Japan's history, for about 2,000 years you've had very violent, highly trained, focused and extremely disciplined people in power. It only makes sense that the language, customs and habits would follow the suit of respect, dignity, and a kind of double talk that's alien to most people." An example all be it a poor one is the nod. Americans nod their heads in agreement, Japanese nod their heads in the acknowledgement of listening to you, and understanding. So while you've been speaking and he/she has been nodding, they might vehimently disagree with you and your observation of what would apear to be agreement is baffeling when they explode into the arguement full force. Just one of many quirky and loveable affectations of Japanese culture. Read and study, don't be a blind tourist in a loud Hawian shirt, culture is always better when you're able to actually see it up close and personal, and have at least a base understanding of it.
Probably one of the better tourist destinations in Japan, just enough of the new world to make you feel comfortable and plenty of the stereo typical old world. Kyoto is home to the Manga museum, while it sounds like a ton of fun it was pretty quick and had me looking for the shops as the gift shop was lacking in what I was looking for. Although they were talking about buying the rights and printing some Mangas directly there. This is just one of the meseums there and you will have a hay day looking through them all. They are reasonably situated but you'll want to plan your route better than I did, but the horde of public transportation makes walking almost obsolete in Japan.
Gambeling. Pachinco is something of a mystery to Westerners but here's the trick. Get the stuffed animal after you've traded in your ball bearings (like poker chips but Japanese) take the stuffed animal, probably around the corner or to a close by "shop" and sell it. There's your gambeling profit right there. Just make sure the animal you have matches the ones already in the shop. It gets kind of awkward if you try to sell it to another shop.
Food: Holy crap! If you like Japanese food get ready to sever limbs! Sushi is expensive! Despite the fact they are surrounded by water sushi is insanely expensive and regardless of what you may think, will cost your friends close to a car payment. If you have friends in Japan get ready for some competition. Don't be a tool and let them pay for your whole trip, because they will. Most Japanese hate the feeling of being in debt, dispite what they're credit card companies say. So if you by your friend a soda, be prepared for the next round or even two to be on him. You'll be caught in a cycle of one-ups-manship for your whole trip. While entertaining to most of us, it's seriouse business, and you can tell when you have become as close as family when you are buying and not being bought for. Sounds strange but that's just part of the trip.
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