Comments on: Omens?

By: Moises

Moises — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:48:06 +0000

PS, frogot to mention the parallels of kami-kazi suicide bombers and izlamic suicide bombers. Same fascist ideology.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:39:54 +0000

Once I entered a Tokyo subway station only to find the line was temporarily stopped and would not be running for a while. Deciding instead to grab a taxi, I started back out. But to get back out through the gates without having boarded a train there was only one gate with one Tokyo Metro agent available, and by now a line had formed there. The problem kept getting worse, as more people kept entering and, seeing the situation, joining the line to get out. I noticed that nobody was doing anything to stop more people from coming in. If it had been New York, the people on the inside would have been informing those on the outside that the trains had stopped and they should not come in. Yes, it’s one of the quirks about Japan to go along with the more positive aspects of living here.

Great photos as always.

Cheers,

By: homebrewjapan

homebrewjapan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:21:22 +0000

There’s a photo club in Japan? Can you contact me with the details? I’ve been looking for something like that for a long time – as long as it’s OK for English speakers to join.

By: markie25

markie25 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:52:59 +0000

I wish you well and luck everywhere you go. Different place means different culture and tradition. This site might interest you or any of your Japanese friends. Thanks.

By: ksporry

ksporry — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:09:28 +0000

Interesting story. reminds me of something I experienced as well. Not so extreme though.
I was on a KLM flight from A’dam to Bristol, and during landing I spotted a rivet sticking out about an inch or so. I shook my head, blinked a couple of times, but the rivet was still sticking out. Then when we touched down, the rivet fell back in place.
So after taxying I warned the flight attendant. She didn’t really seem to understand the technical crap that was coming out of my mouth so she brought me to the captain and I explained him what i saw. One rivet out is not as big as a 6k lbs fuel leak, but you do need the damn things to keep the plane together!

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:38:26 +0000

Saori-chan get herself an SLR? You’ll have to bring her along to the next camera club meeting. Nice photos, by the way.

By: Heather Meadows

Heather Meadows — Sun, 31 May 2009 06:17:06 +0000

That is a scary story. Have a safe trip!

By: J.

J. — Sat, 30 May 2009 07:57:50 +0000

“Those of you who have experienced the culture know exactly what I am talking about. ”
Indeed!

Nice photo’s of Saori in today’s album. I am starting to get worried about her being indoctrinated by you and grabbing a SLR…

By: Pat T.

Pat T. — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:41:17 +0000

My personal favorite is when it is assumed that a gaijin does not understand the language, and is verbally insulted by one of those Japanese of power or prestige (usually after a drink or two).
I’m not saying those situations arise often — but when they do, rest assured that the Japanese will always, always, ALWAYS pretend to not understand the gaijin’s quick comeback in their native language, no matter how sharp or fluent. It is a way of saving face, as understanding will truly make the make the insulting party look like an ass in front of the friends they are trying so desperately to impress.

By: Tornadoes28

Tornadoes28 — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:16:39 +0000

I have also heard the stories of how Japanese people will ignore someone you has fallen down. I think I have even heard the reason for this is to not cause any more embarrassment to the person. Like they are doing that person who has fallen down a favor by ignoring them.