Hi all, I have been going through the skyline japanese forums for some time now, actually been through the whole forum.
What can i say, i have been in Japan now for 2 months, I live in Noborito, kawasaki ( about 16mins from shinjuku).
I must admit that Japan was not what i thought it would have been, like you read all these travel brochures and these lonely planet guide books and such, and then you get to this place and its totally different. I really am having a good time, but i can totally understand why some people would be sick of this place.
Weird people, Yes have seen many around.
Bad smell, definitely around, makes me wanna throw up each time i take a whiff :spew:
Inconsiderate people is another thing, had this guy get stuck ibetween the train door, and people just looked and ignored it completely, i was standing near the door so i just pryed it open for him.
Staring isnt such a big problem for me as i am vietnamesse, so everyone thinks i am japanesse.
Also the no smoking in the station policy, but its definitely ok for a salary man to have both hands on his knees and barf all over the friggin train station (yesterday too at akasake mitske station) and people just acting as if nothing was happening..
And there are many other things.
As much as i am having a good time teaching and living here, i cant see myself staying past my contract. So hats off to you Rezz that you have stayed here for soo long, i know i couldnt have done it.
Anyone else living in the same area as me? we should catch up and have a beer or 6 one nite :jump:
/Edit: Sorry for such a negative post, had a shit day today at work combined with other things, eg: miss family back home, friends, dogs, food, driving etc.. Normally im a happy chirpy guy... Just needed to do some bitching and venting :grouphug: lol