Everyone has a lot of different opinions about Japan. Some positive and some negative.
2006-12-12 00:05:34 · 24 answers · asked by Adam 7 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
Likes: Japanese food, music, anime, manga, historical sites, high tech gadgets, elegance and sopistication of Japanese culture, and not to forget the women and definitely the AVs, etc
Dislikes: Japanese history, female degradation, male chauvinism, Japanese hypocrisy, sick obsession with porn(what s up with the sick TV shows?), denial and glorification of its war time atrocities, intentional manipulation and covering up of their crimes, accusations of china being a threat when china has never invaded other countries in their history, etc
It seems that i always get thumbs down whenever i bring up the past, why, because of the truth that it is too ugly for people to accept therefore they prefer to ignore and forget. Its time u pple to face up to history whether u like it or not.
Hey Adam u seem like a fair dude, say something.
2006-12-12 03:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 6⤋
The Japanese humans are a lovely, gracious humans who can have targeted issues with America and Americanism, however might now not preserve you in my opinion liable for Hiroshima/Nagasaki. They might pass judgement on you on your self, even though you must consider that many humans of the sector consider the normal Anerican to be 'loud-mouth, ignorant, hypocrits', and that the Japanese humans nonetheless have an overly formal system, which you may also uncover unusual. If you behave with restraint while in public then you're going to haven't any issues in Japan, if nonetheless you behave like a 'Jock', you're going to uncover lifestyles very difficult. Public kissing, shouting, and lewd behaviour (mooning, drunkenness, aggression) are not any-nos. Don't misunderstand me even though, the Japanese definitely understand how to have a well time, and to experience matters entirely. It is a exceptional nation to are living in. Arigato.
2016-09-03 07:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by dassler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As month long vacation is drawing to a close, (fly back thursday) let me give a list.
Likes:
Food is awesome, fresh, and tastes great, even from fast food places.
Public Transportation is mostly very well set up, only thing I don't like is to get to the nearest station its a half mile walk.
Akihabara, geek heaven, more video games than I could even look at, gadgets galore, great stores with tons of cool stuff.
The people are really great, very friendly, helpful when I get lost, I lost my passport, and was freaking out, I went to the police station by the station where I thought I lost it, and they had it, someone had turned it in!
Spa World, when I went to Osaka, I visited the place for a day, It was such a great day, I was so relaxed from soaking in all the different baths and then watching tv in the chairs in the rest room. I could have slept there over night if I wanted to.
Melty Kiss, the best chocolate I have ever had, you better believe that I am taking a lot of boxes home with me!
Dislikes
Urban sprawl while clean, Tokyo is not the best looking city in the world, power poles with lines everywhere, decaying buildings that are still being lived in all over, buildings covered in rust, or so old that the paint has fallen off, or the building was never painted are definitely everywhere.
confusing neighborhoods, If I didn't have my gps with me all the time, I would get so lost.
Expensive prices,some things are very cheap, many things however are extremely expensive, 30 bucks for a cd, 60 for dvds, video games 60-90 bucks a game, it adds up fast. DS games 50 bucks each.
Banging my Head. I have to watch out wherever I go, otherwise I am going to need aspirin Japan was not built for the 6 foot 4 gaijin. heck, at the apartment I rented, I have to be careful going into the toilet or I will have a bad headache. Getting on and off the train is also dangerous, inside stores and restaurants with multiple stories. I have definitely learned thru self preservation to bow when I enter a room or WHACK!
I could say small living quarters but it doesn't bother me as much as I would have thought prior to arriving here. I got a small apartment for 91000 yen a month, its small, but it really does have everything it needs to survive, so no complaints on that front, the hotel room in Osaka I got was very tiny, but again, it had tv, fridge, internet connection, and when you put out the futon, a place to sleep, didn't matter that if I was laying on the floor I could touch both walls with my arms, it works.
2006-12-12 00:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by Norsehawk 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋
I am glad Japan is in the Asia. Nice location to travel around the Asia and it's enough far from the west.
I like the Asian sense and their ambiguity tolerance.
Why western always say "the best" and "the most", and judge as "win/lose" "white/black" "good/bad"etc?
I always wonder how many "the best"s are there in their life. The usage of the word looks cheap.
And the world is interested in Japan in both positive and negative ways. It's better, for a nation, than nothing or lack of interest from the world.
What I'm not glad is the cities are too crowded. I prefer rural side of Japan.
2006-12-12 10:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by Joriental 6 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Japan was very interesting. There is a lot of shopping in Japan but it is very expensive. People in Japan shop and have to have the latest trends. The budhist temples, the landscaping, the scenery are all very beautiful. The rooms and beds in the hotel are very small especially for the amount of money spent.
For the most part, I did not like the food in Japan.
It is very crowded. Cars and people everywhere. The transportation system is very well planned with the subways and the bullet trains. You can travel just about anywhere via public transportation. The toilet situation was a little awkward since they do not use the same type of toilets that we have here in the U.S. They have a toilet that is level to the floor, kind of like a hole in the ground. You have to squat to poop. Carry your own toilet paper as none is provided.
Overall, it was a nice vacation.
2006-12-12 00:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 4⤋
I visited Japan in June 06. Its my third time there. I love Japan for its culture, the people are absolutely polite, helpful and courteous. State of the art technology (latest gadgets), great public transportation, great food (fresh), lots of variety for shopping, clean and etc.
The only thing I do not like about Japan is that women are not treated equally or respected, in fact most Japanese men still thinks women are meant to be a "baby making machine, cleaner, cook or an obedient wife/ maid".
I was disappointed that a male heir was born for the imperial family as if there were no male heir, I think this will change the Japanese perspective about women as for the 1st time there will be a princess to take over the throne.
2006-12-12 00:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by Rosy 3 · 8⤊ 3⤋
I love a great many things about Japan!!! I lived there for two years and miss it loads. If i had to say the one best thing? It would have to be the people- they are interested, interesting, modest, honourable etc etc. The thing i hate the most- feeling like an alien!! and sometimes the business in the cities. a few more of my favourite things are the landscape- diverse beyond my imagination, sprawling cities, stunning countryside etc. also the way that there is so much to do skiing in winter, surfing in summer etc. The history and the civilisation of the country is wonderful. It truly is a magical place unlike anywhere else on earth!!!
(sorry- i went into a bit of a ramble then didn't i?)
2006-12-12 00:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by elsie 4 · 3⤊ 5⤋
I recently fulfilled my dream of visiting Japan and am delighted to say it fully met my high expectations. I love the level of mutual respect that Japan seems to be founded on, something that is increasingly absent here in the west. The streets are clean, safe, the transport system efficient and enitrely reliable.
Japan manages to blend wonderful tradition with cutting edge technological advances, and while not perfect, somehow seems to be doing most things that little bit better than everywhere else.
The negative side? Im sure there must be one, but for a visitor on a two week trip, I really didn't see a thing I didn't like!
2006-12-12 01:26:15 · answer #8 · answered by GLOWlad 2 · 5⤊ 6⤋
I'm guessing he wouldn't say that to my face. Good thing you can hide on the Internet and behind an avatar, COWARD! haha.. anyway, I'm glad that I could cause you so much distress. It pleases me!
I really don't think of it in terms of hating things. It's more in comparison to the life I had in Phoenix. And there just aren't many advantages that living here has over living there!
But the top of my dislike list would be
1) the weather
2) ESL teaching - and that being the only viable option
3) crowded trains & no car!
4) the food - double yuck!
5) all the fake politeness
6) everything & everyone is a stereotype
7) the positive impression that many Americans (and foreigners) have of japan, but have never even visited let alone lived here!
8) tokyo is a nasty-*** GREY concrete jungle!
**I reserve the right to add more later, as I think of more!
Okay to be fair, a few positives -
1) I like Nissan Altimas - though they don't exist in japan!
2) Disney Sea - very fun!
3) j-girls - overrated, but okay..
**Notice the Nissan is before the j-girls!
2006-12-12 01:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 9⤋
i like tatami mat. i sometimes take a nap on sundays.
i dont like crowded train and traffic jam,etc.. i hate everything crowded or stand in line. This is not only japan but any trashy places i dont like it.
2006-12-12 03:05:53 · answer #10 · answered by Yoichi K 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋