I was working in Japan two years ago, I was hired as a saucier in a hotel in Kyoto.

I was visiting my old friend who was my culinary instructor back when I was taking culinary arts. He is of course Japanese and we were really close so it made me so happy so see him again after like five years.

On my way back home I decided to check a local convenience store to buy some food and some magazine.... ViVi and PS to be exact (Yes I read Japanese fashion magazines despite my Viking like appearance because I crossdress) of course by then I saw a few of the employees scurry into the back, this behaviour is enough for some to assume that Japanese people are xenophobic, but not me, since this had already been explained to me by my Chef years prior to our meeting in Japan. He teaches in the Philippines you see (Until today) and is married to a Filipina and that is why we have such a close relationship and were able to teach each other's culture. The thing that he taught me is to smile upon entering a shop and say Konnichiwa.

Well back to my story. On my way out there was an old Japanese lady checking her bag. I had the snacks and magazines in one hand and my wallet and a few change in the other, I was struggling to put some of the coins into my pocket but some ended up dropping into the pavement and I told myself Nah, it's just a few coins anyway

I was in a hurry too so I walked away from the scene. I'm not sure how many blocks I've walked, but I am certain that it is a long distance.

I stopped to light a smoke near a park if memory serves me right. I stood there for a while and had I think two puffs of smoke until a hand tapped me in the back. I turn around to see the same old lady back in the store, she put out her hands, I followed her motion without knowing what she's doing and she gave me back the coins I dropped blocks aways. She gave me a nod and walked away while I stood there wondering what just happened. I mean, she could have just called me out but no, instead she followed me blocks away just to give me a few coins that I dropped.

It was the most mind blowing experience I had in Japan. Ever since then, I have had high respect for Japanese culture and ethics.

Yes I just thought it would be nice to share that to you guys.

Thats really nice! afterall i guess with ppl these days- its hard 2 not stereotype people from different cultures and ethnics...
Coz i can tell u dat some of the ex-army friends i av wuld probably say all japanese r dirty lil b!tches and chinese guyz r simply kung fu fighting and short! and nothing more! Which makes me think what av these ex-army ppl being living like during the wars!!!! Waste my time explaining sometime!

Anyway glad u got ur changes bk!

What a crazy woman...

how do explain millions of racist white people bashing and molesting east asian? they must be freaken nuts huh

so your a tranny...whoa

Sorry, but I don't give a $hit about racist $hits that occurred centuries before I was born. Regardless, this is a thread made to enlighten others of my experience in Japan, not for you to troll.

Hahaha, nah. I just like reading Japanese fashion, and hey, it works well for the ladies.

How about recently? you also don't give a $hit about things happening recently? if you commit a crime then it is ok is it?

Be specific, maaaaaan. What recently? The war on terror? What white people, I never once mentioned anything about white people on my original post...

You high on something, dude?

Whoa.

lol.

That was really nice of her.

I've also heard the same thing about Japanese people. How they're really polite, how the lost-and-found's over there have a ton of things like almost-new umbrellas and wallets, and how the vending machines over there never get vandalized (and there are tons of them selling really cool things). I wanna go vacation in Japan! Could you recommend me some nice places? ^_^ Arigatou!

Yeah, I never wanted to sleep when I was in Tokyo...... Always wanted to go out.

I don't think I have the right to recommend any great places in Japan. I have only been to Kyoto for work and spent a couple of days in Tokyo because I was invited by a hotel in Bankyo (Sorry if I spelled that wrong). But I suggest you visit Museums and Heritages, this is one of the biggest mistakes I've made when I was in Japan. It was mandatory for me to visit such places when I'm working on other countries, but when I was in Japan, the only thing I ever did was drink alcohol with my master and nothing else. I've regretted that decision ever since.

I've been to Shinjuku as well for like 4-5 hours, I guess that is the best I could recommend. Trust me, Shinjuku is another world. so futuristic, cyberpunk kind of thing. It was both dreadful and awe inspiring.

I'd recommend Kyoto, all the more because you're from Xian... if I'm not wrong? Kyoto, a beautiful, cozy historic city proud of 1300 years as capital of the Japanese empire.

Yes, it's typical Japanese kindness. Shouting at you to look back could be regarded as impolite, so she must have followed to catch up with you in silence. Amazing, isn't it?

Yeah the people there are really nice. I asked directions from a busy woman about to go down an escalator, and she turned around, led me up an escalator, and all the way to a ticket booth, even though I told her "大丈夫。” Insane!

I'm glad you had a nice time their.
Speaking a little Japanese helps since many their shy away from English.

that's just wicked!! dang they're nice!!

Well in my short time there, in Tokyo I was able to use English to ask for directions in the train stations, and those station attendants seemed to understand. It was surprising (and disappointing) that I didn't really need any of the Japanese I've learned...

I noticed a similar thing in Japan and Korea. Once I left my camera in a parking lot. (I was tired and wasn't myself). On my way home, I realized that I left my camera there. I went back. The guy who worked there kept it in the lost and found. I explained it to him and he gave it back. This was in the middle of the city too and yet no one stole my camera.

When I was in the US and accidentally left my music cd on the pay phone in a mall, someone took it right away. I was only halfway across the parking lot to get to the bus stop. That's when I remembered and went back. The pay phone was right by the entrance. The cd was gone. This was in a small town.

I heard a lot of pickpocket stories in Paris, France. This one girl said that she kept her purse right behind her on a seat while she was trying on some shoes. She reached back for her purse and realized that it was gone.

(Waits for an American or a French to respond. hehehe)

lol but you should generalize everyone in the entire country based on some stories...should do more researches lol

i'm french

and that's right,you always need to be very careful especially in paris...never keep your stuff in your back...
asian tourist are the principal target because ,they know that they always carry a lot of cash with them (especially chinese and japanese tourist)...and you need to be very careful in the public transport especially in the subway because that's where you will meet them,especially if you see a teen behind you ,it could be a gipsy trying to steal you...
and sometime it could be really bad like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y9EbVvyYzg...;has_verified=1

very very nice story. story like this makes me feel good.

hey guys I was looking for some info on how the Australians in J1 and J2 were doing this season all I have are English language sites that dont say much so I was wonder if you guys could give me some info on how some or all are doing.

Other than that I could only go by statistics and it seems like Kennedy is doing well to have 10 goals and 11 assists in 17 games but all I really know about the others is that they are playing but I dont know how well or how bad they are playing

I like nagoya grampus, kennedy is good in space seek, and post play and ball possession.
his tall like 194cm. he is also adapted japanese style pass work soccer, and single top FW with wings.

all others is DF.

Joshua Blake Kennedy ケネディ（名古屋）FW
Eddy Bosnar ボスナー（清水） DF
Mark Daniel Milligan ミリガン（千葉）DF
Matthew Thomas Špiranović スビラノビッチ（浦和）DF

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i had a nice experienced too in japan. Most of the people i've met are friendly , they will treat you like their own family, but some are not. I wish i could go back there next year. I miss all my friends there.

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