T.I.J. (This is Japan)

[DJEB]

Well, you can believe that purpose crap if you want to, but the truth is that there no such thing as purpose. Hard to swallow for many, but true. Puposed was a concept created by man to get other men to work.

You are, of course, correct. As the Merovingian eloquently put it:

You see, there is only one constant, one universal, it is the only real truth: causality. Action. Reaction. Cause and effect.

...Choice is an illusion, created between those with power, and those without.

Anywho, let's get back on topic. Why is it that, despite the fact that young Japanese are getting taller and taller, architects still design houses and flats as if everyone were 170cm tall? [If I had a nickel for every time I've hit my head...]

[shoutcast879]

For a country that promotes "internationalism" and tries to be "western," where are the western style toilets when you need it?

I went out to Omiya a few days ago and I couldn't find a western style toilet at all. Can't stand using the squat toilets for fear I will fall into the pit of doom.

[DJEB]

I went out to Omiya a few days ago and I couldn't find a western style toilet at all. Can't stand using the squat toilets for fear I will fall into the pit of doom.

A police officer friend of mine once had his Scotland Yard badge slip out of his pants and into the toilet while using a 'squatter.' I'm always afraid of the same sort of thing happening to me when I use them.

[Alcazar]

A police officer friend of mine once had his Scotland Yard badge slip out of his pants and into the toilet while using a 'squatter.' I'm always afraid of the same sort of thing happening to me when I use them.

Could be worse I spose', I recall this horror story from the BBC about an African toilet and lost mobiles......

Anyway, carry on.......

[canman]

This is Japan, where the Playboy bunny is considered a brand. Now I might be way off the wall here, but I think it would be pretty hard to find any gaijin wearing anything with this mark.

[Molokidan]

This is Japan, where the Playboy bunny is considered a brand. Now I might be way off the wall here, but I think it would be pretty hard to find any gaijin wearing anything with this mark.

So true. So many girls at my school wear the socks with the little bunny. If only they knew....!!

I saw one once with a notebook`s cover and back tattooed with old playboy mag covers. I couldn`t resist telling her what "playboy" really was ("fuku ga NAI!") and the look I recieved was priceless.
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[kamome]

[Molokidan]

Bah, she understood..........I think.

[vvx]

I want them to fill my coke up to the TOP at McD's!
I didn't say, "room for cream"....

FILL IT UP ALL THE WAY PEOPLE.

After reading this, I started paying more attention here, and noticed the japanese exchange students we got here, when they fix themselves a soda, do leave about an inch at the top.. Weird.

[PiNkGinger]

I've seen girls in the US wear playboy bunny stuff, it is, more or less was more of, a trend. Like if anyone from here has ever gone to a Gadzooks or any "trendy teen-girl store" they sell t-shirts, panties, ect. with the logo on it.

[canman]

This just in from Misawa Aomori-ken, a police officer misplaced a bullet, yes that is one bullet, soon found in his office, but he must now resign to take responsability for his mistake.

[lostintranslation]

This is speaking from experience, not sure whether it holds true matter-of-factly:

1. Blind Agreement
2. Blatant Lie

e.g. question from FG: Do you think Japanese people are responsible for all the crimes?

(Jap thinks "no way...it's all FGs' fault")
1. Blind Agreement answer: "Hai. Sou desu ne. Hai. Abunai desu ne."
2. Blatant Lie: "Yappari. All the illegal immigrants into Japan are Japanese. Their grandfathers are Japanese but they live in ugly New York. So they move to Tokyo illegally."

[cstaylor]

Less pointed questions get you better results. For example:

Question: "It sure is hot today" (kyou wa atsui desune?)
Answer: "Suuugoi atsui" (no tatemae required!)

[electrocat]

This is Japan, where the Playboy bunny is considered a brand. Now I might be way off the wall here, but I think it would be pretty hard to find any gaijin wearing anything with this mark.

well.. it is a brand... one of the most recognized in the world. ok.. sorry... i used to work for playboy. When i went to japan and told a couple of girls i worked for playboy.. they didn't give me the look most US women give me.. (which is "you pervert").. instead they asked "Can you take a photo and make me look perfect".. joking of course. These were not slutty girls at all... they were just regular girls.. but they saw no harm in what playboy stood for.

[mr. sparkle]

One thing that always cracked me up was when my gal pal Miss Yamazaki said this....

"In Japan we have 4 seasons - In San Francisco, how many seasons do you have?"



TIJ - any other way?

[AssKissinger]

One thing that always cracked me up was when my gal pal Miss Yamazaki said this....

"In Japan we have 4 seasons - In San Francisco, how many seasons do you have?"



TIJ - any other way?

That's something retarded that I think all gaijin hate but I got the killer answer. Where I come from there are five seasons. Then they feel all bad about themselves because they only have four.

[Taro Toporific]

One thing that always cracked me up was when my gal pal Miss Yamazaki said this....

"In Japan we have 4 seasons - In San Francisco, how many seasons do you have?"

"In Japan we have 4 seasons..." reveals a far darker aspect of the Japanese. That is, Borg TV worships the Regularity-Sameness of Life. The "flower news," "start of the official swimming season," and the like on NHK shows the Japanese ingrained love of Sameness and Predictability.

[American Oyaji]

I'm going to write a book with this title...

"Muzukashii Means No"

Why can't the Japanese just say it can't be done instead of beating around the bush and saying its difficult.

[Gafvert]

- Why the most technologically advanced country does so poorly in Nobel prize achivements.

[samuraiwig]

Of course I've also suffered the "Do you have 4 seasons in your country?" inanities

I was rather more disturbed by the following 2 questions, both asked by adults with professional jobs...

"Do people catch colds in your country?"

"Are there sunsets where you're from?"

[mr. sparkle]

How come Japan has the world's most advanced toilets...



But the world's worst toilet paper?

It's like freakin' sandpaper I tell ya!



Everyone Now!
Because.....


T.I.J.

How to use a Japanese Toilet.

"Once you get used to the heated seat, you can never go back!" Mr. S

[Andocrates]

Quit buying it at the 100 yen shop. The toilet paper I buy at seiyu is the same as American toilet paper.

[American Oyaji]

I never had problems with toilet paper.

[kamome]

If you rely on coin-operated vending machines for your t.p., no wonder it feels like sandpaper. Stick to store-bought stuff and you'll be fine. And hold it in until you get home.

[Big Booger]

Who needs toliet paper with an advanced toliet? It sprays and dries... and keeps your ass cheeks warm in the winter.. *but why not cool in the summer?

[cstaylor]

Who needs toliet paper with an advanced toliet? It sprays and dries... and keeps your ass cheeks warm in the winter.. *but why not cool in the summer?

You have a cheap toilet. You can adjust the water temperature on the more expensive models.

[mr. sparkle]

Who needs toliet paper with an advanced toliet? It sprays and dries... and keeps your ass cheeks warm in the winter.. *but why not cool in the summer?

You have a cheap toilet. You can adjust the water temperature on the more expensive models. ]

you got one? now that i have my ipod mini, it is my only goal in life.

[cstaylor]

Yup. Works pretty well. You know, you can buy them in the U.S. now.

[Skankster]

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I was just told -

WHY WOULD YOU TRADE A NICE PLACE LIKE L.A. FOR LIFE IN TOKYO??

-- Yeah, Right... T.I.J.



Its either 1) or 2) when they say the "T.I.J.":

1) Even though Japan OVERALL may not be any better than some other countries
They can take pride in the more insignifigant elements of Japan and therefore feel proud.

2) They say it as an excuse for having to be here; and not doing anyting to make it better.

[kamome]

WHY WOULD YOU TRADE A NICE PLACE LIKE L.A. FOR LIFE IN TOKYO??

Answer: You go where the money is.

Japan...it's just a job.