Japanese SceneryI spent most of my life in the country which is why I don't appreciate it very much, I think. I do like getting out and seeing some countryside scenery but I find myself wanted to get back to the city very quickly.
Jobs in Tokyothere are quite a few if you have a fairly good mastery of kana to begin with! :) just gotta find the games geared towards really young kids who are learning kanji >:3
my attention span for learning languages is pretty short... games, tv and languag...
Japan Train ServiceI miss the Japan trains so much!
In Toronto what bothers me the most is how people don't wait for you to get off the train, to try and get on... collisions! ugh.
Japanese FestivalsSome of my fonder memories of Japan are at Matsuri in japan :) My favorite was a small one in a town called Hashimoto just outside of Tokyo somewhere in Kanagawa. Some of my fonder memories are from the allnighters that went on after the matsuri :D
Gundam DismantleAs sad as it is that I wasn't able to see it, the cost of maintenance would be too high to keep it up... winter, typhoons, etc. There isn't much profit in it to cover such costs by just having it stand around outside for free either right? It only ma...
Japanese Phone Strapsprobably by looping them through the bands of the other ones already attached since you can only attach 1 maybe 2 through the ring on the phone itself.
Japanese Phone Strapsit's not really popular in Canada, I got looked at strangely when I came home from Japan with a giant Cheshire cat tail on my phone. Also I bought a bunch for friends/family and about 80% thought they were weird key chains, not something youd put on...
A Day in Tokyo 5I'm definitely not a fan of the yearly medical check up in Japan D: I wish I would have had this guide to read before I went in for it the first time ... I was like a deer caught in headlights the whole time O____O
A Week in Tokyo 43what body is that on Kyouka?
I have her but I don't have any other female bodies to swap with hers :) I usually just swap her face with Sebastian's for giggles.
Tokyo Apartmentstrust me ... apartments in Canada are much MUCH better lol ! Tokyo apartments are small, you don't get much for your money. Danny's apartments look great but I can't say I or any of my friends had anything that nice in or around Tokyo. $$$
Tokyo ApartmentsThere are some companies like Sakura House & Oak House that have English Websites. Or you can check out a website like GaijinPot to find examples of apartment listings in English. But I'd recommend a guest house if you're just staying 5 months or so?...
Tokyo Apartmentsthe Price range i've noticed in Toronto is about the same as I was paying in Tokyo but you get a lot more space and quality than the places in Tokyo.
Also, UGH, the denentoshi Line. I lived there for a year... I hated going to Shibuya in the mornin...
Otaku EncyclopediaIt was only a matter of time before someone came out with this sort of book :) I may pick up a copy if I ever see one in bookstores around here.
KawagoeShopping in Japan is not worth it money wise, imo... too expensive and geared towards brands. And if you like brand name goods they'll most likely be more expensive there anyway. Unless you spend enough time there to be in the know on cheaper places...
Japan Travelhttp://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3392/10289979.jpg
Went last summer and got a small glimpse of fujisan.
Hakone is gorgeous! I've gone back for a day of just hotsprings too :3
A Week in Tokyo 34Shabu Shabu is my absolute fav meal in japan! Any restaurant recommendations? I've only ever had them at ryokans or with groups where I paid little attention to restaurant details, sadly.
