Japan Jury DutyHaving a jury of my peers > anything else. It's only one day out of a year for many people, so I don't find it much of a hassle. I am also glad the age is 20 and up, so folks are not snagged by school.
Russian KagamiThe company that made the Haruhi product is from Belarus; the company is located in Minsk (the capital). They also produced other anime style packing.
However, I cannot tell where this product is from, but I will guess either Russia or Belarus.
A Day in Tokyo 5I just had a barium enema this week, not fun at all and I did exactly what you had to do. The only exception is that I had a balloon stuff up my ass and it lasted for over an hour. I had a lot of air pumped into there.
Your First Japan LootThe first things I remember getting from Japan is several small Japanese flags 「日の丸」 from my dad when he was stationed in Okinawa. I lost them, but I gotten plenty more over time.
International Shipping DamageUsually, the USPS keeps it until I sign for it and pick it up at the post office. They did it to me for packages coming from odd places, such as Uzbekistan.
Tokyo Cherry BlossomI could see some cherry blossom trees at the San Diego Balboa Park when I went in February. They were starting the blooming process. I went to the Los Angeles festival twice, and while it is a nice display of culture and the trees, I didn't feel well...
Japan Missile DefenseArticle 9 of the Japanese constitution renounces the ability to use war as a foreign policy tactic. However, according to various rulings by the Supreme Court of Japan and by security pacts signed by both Japan and the US, the JSDF can (and will) res...
Role Playing Maid ToursOk, I emailed Ecri this evening and they said they will take business from foreigners, but could not promise if the English ability of the maids will be good. My only wish is there was a service like this where I can pay a girl to walk around with me...
Japan Missile DefenseI also read that some of the PAC3's got stuck in Akita City and the missiles had to be disarmed before the trucks could be moved backwards. But damn, the rockets can be bounced towards the US according to the chart?! I need to build additional pylons...
Sakuya KudanTo Danny-sama: were these bags sold outside of the grounds of Yasukuni or just away from the central shrine? I remember going to Yasukuni last year and there is this long "path way" one can take before reaching the main shrine.
Men must pay for dinner in JapanTo me, it depends. Ideally, I want to pay for all meals. Especially if my girl does not have a job, I will pay for all meals. However, most of the time I either go dutch or I pay for the meals.
Digital TV in JapanThe local channels have gone digital at least in San Diego, but there are some channels that are not digital yet. Some stations will only make the switch when the law tells them to in (I believe now) July of 2009.
Japanese ValentinesWell, in a strange twist of fate, I got asked out by a Japanese girl today. Seriously, someone is bribing God because the girl always wants to go out on dates with me around key holidays. Just happened with Christmas, New Years and now, Valentines. I...
Japanese ValentinesLast year, I gave gifts to a girl I recently asked out. This year, I am ronery so I will most like work tomorrow and just have a dinner for one.
Worst Yoko Figure EverThe other figures look pretty bad. The one sitting in the red swimsuit looks like she is ready to take something in the face while high on some sort of drug.
