Well I'm in Japan - Page 18

Shiba-Kun · 02-24-2010, 03:27 PM

BTW: I agree with you about vacationing in Japan.

For the most part:

- Language barrier is not as difficult as might be expected.
- I feel safe walking unfamiliar streets late at night.
- The transportation systems are orderly and clean.
- Food and other ammenities are plentiful.
- The monetary system is a base 10 and easy to figure out.
- There a good mix of urban and rural, modern and ancient destinations to visit.

Blah, blah, blah...

blackrain · 03-10-2010, 05:33 AM

Well thought I would bring this thread back to like.

"Month of the Daughter"

From what little English the Hotel reseptionest could speak,She explained that this was a dedication to Daughters. A wish of prosper life,love, Happines and Babies.

I thought this was very cool looking display. All items are made from cloth fabric by hand. You could judt tell alot of work went into these. You can't walk among them.Everything is roped off. Good thing this was on display in my Hotel lobby. I was the only guy there looking at it and taking pictures

The month of the Son Begins on May 5th. So they have a celebration for the guys as well. I Won't be here for that one. So enjoy the pictures.
Later,
Blackrain

chrislognshot · 03-10-2010, 12:03 PM

yes its month of daughter but where the hello kitty

aaron.dangelo · 03-10-2010, 01:04 PM

Wow, really looks like you had a great time in Japan, Blackrain. Besides the tooth that is

I would love to visit there sometime.

ta2maki · 03-10-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrislognshot

yes its month of daughter but where the hello kitty

The dolls can get crazy expensive(tens of thousands of dollars). It gets displayed for a while but it's more or less celebrated on one day.

Boy's day gets overshadowed here by Cinco de Mayo. I used to fly a mini carp off my car but someone stole it.

gainman · 03-10-2010, 01:41 PM

I lived in Japan for a year. One time I left my wallet on the train with $300 equivalent in Yen. It sat for 2 weeks before I could get it, on the EXACT SAME SPOT I left it in, with tall the money in it untouched. Hundreds and hundreds of people walked past it, sat next to it, and saw it and were honorable enough to leave it alone.

I love that country. Oh, and the scuba diving is AWESOME!!!

Shiba-Kun · 03-10-2010, 01:50 PM

Easy to remember...

3/3 = Girls' Day (Hina Matsuri "doll festival").
5/5 = Boys' Day (now it's Childrens' Day).

The joke is 4/4 is for coming out of the closet. If you know who the comedian HG is, or Ivankov from One Piece... then I think you'll get the idea.

Shiba-Kun · 03-10-2010, 01:50 PM

Blackrain... looking at your pictures: You touched, didn't you?

blackrain · 03-11-2010, 03:14 AM

That's a negative on touching. To many old Ladies that would probably beat my A$$

I was lucky I got to take the pictures.

Later,
Blackrain

blackrain · 03-14-2010, 04:26 AM

Today I braved the Japanees Train System SOLO. My goal was China Town. I can say that it wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be. If you are into eating oriental food,then this is the place for you.

The streets are lined with Resturaunts and shops,mostly places to eat. One word of advice,things get cheaper the deeper you go into China Town.

If your into phone bling,this is the place for it. I must have bought about a $100 worth for less than $20. My Wife and Mom now have enough phone Bling till the world comes to an End

I did find the Museum very interesting. It was filled with illusions. Evey picture was an illusion that one could take a picture against and seem part of it.

I did visit the two temples that were local. One allowed pictures to be taken, the other didn't. Both were adorned with Dragons and pure Gold Leaf.

So on with the tour. This is probably my last group of photos and probably my last trip. I may get Marching orders this week.
Later,
Blackrain

Entering China Town

The temples:

The art work and bright colors are what reall impress me. All the ATTENTION TO DETAIL.

The Dragons:

Must love the Dragons.

The Museum:

Random Statues:

03-10-2010, 05:33 AM	#172 (permalink)
blackrain MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: America	Well thought I would bring this thread back to like. "Month of the Daughter" From what little English the Hotel reseptionest could speak,She explained that this was a dedication to Daughters. A wish of prosper life,love, Happines and Babies. I thought this was very cool looking display. All items are made from cloth fabric by hand. You could judt tell alot of work went into these. You can't walk among them.Everything is roped off. Good thing this was on display in my Hotel lobby. I was the only guy there looking at it and taking pictures The month of the Son Begins on May 5th. So they have a celebration for the guys as well. I Won't be here for that one. So enjoy the pictures. Later, Blackrain __________________ Visit my Sponsor page: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/t...y-sponsor.html "When all else fails, pull the pin and see what happens next" Follow Team Blackrain on Face Book: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...00000734844527 Best Auto cocker info ever Just like to make crazy stuff for paintball? Click here My feedback How Paintballs are made

03-10-2010, 01:41 PM	#176 (permalink)
gainman Semper Fi Join Date: Sep 2007	I lived in Japan for a year. One time I left my wallet on the train with $300 equivalent in Yen. It sat for 2 weeks before I could get it, on the EXACT SAME SPOT I left it in, with tall the money in it untouched. Hundreds and hundreds of people walked past it, sat next to it, and saw it and were honorable enough to leave it alone. I love that country. Oh, and the scuba diving is AWESOME!!! __________________ Feedback ANGELS FOR LIFE!!!

03-11-2010, 03:14 AM	#179 (permalink)
blackrain MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: America	That's a negative on touching. To many old Ladies that would probably beat my A$$ I was lucky I got to take the pictures. Later, Blackrain __________________ Visit my Sponsor page: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/t...y-sponsor.html "When all else fails, pull the pin and see what happens next" Follow Team Blackrain on Face Book: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...00000734844527 Best Auto cocker info ever Just like to make crazy stuff for paintball? Click here My feedback How Paintballs are made

03-14-2010, 04:26 AM	#180 (permalink)
blackrain MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: America	Today I braved the Japanees Train System SOLO. My goal was China Town. I can say that it wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be. If you are into eating oriental food,then this is the place for you. The streets are lined with Resturaunts and shops,mostly places to eat. One word of advice,things get cheaper the deeper you go into China Town. If your into phone bling,this is the place for it. I must have bought about a $100 worth for less than $20. My Wife and Mom now have enough phone Bling till the world comes to an End I did find the Museum very interesting. It was filled with illusions. Evey picture was an illusion that one could take a picture against and seem part of it. I did visit the two temples that were local. One allowed pictures to be taken, the other didn't. Both were adorned with Dragons and pure Gold Leaf. So on with the tour. This is probably my last group of photos and probably my last trip. I may get Marching orders this week. Later, Blackrain Entering China Town The temples: The art work and bright colors are what reall impress me. All the ATTENTION TO DETAIL. The Dragons: Must love the Dragons. The Museum: Random Statues: __________________ Visit my Sponsor page: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/t...y-sponsor.html "When all else fails, pull the pin and see what happens next" Follow Team Blackrain on Face Book: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...00000734844527 Best Auto cocker info ever Just like to make crazy stuff for paintball? Click here My feedback How Paintballs are made Last edited by blackrain; 03-14-2010 at 04:43 AM.

02-24-2010, 03:27 PM	#171 (permalink)
Shiba-Kun Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006	BTW: I agree with you about vacationing in Japan. For the most part: - Language barrier is not as difficult as might be expected. - I feel safe walking unfamiliar streets late at night. - The transportation systems are orderly and clean. - Food and other ammenities are plentiful. - The monetary system is a base 10 and easy to figure out. - There a good mix of urban and rural, modern and ancient destinations to visit. Blah, blah, blah...

03-10-2010, 12:03 PM	#173 (permalink)
chrislognshot Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006	yes its month of daughter but where the hello kitty

03-10-2010, 01:04 PM	#174 (permalink)
aaron.dangelo Active Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA - Wisconsin originally	Wow, really looks like you had a great time in Japan, Blackrain. Besides the tooth that is I would love to visit there sometime.

03-10-2010, 01:50 PM	#177 (permalink)
Shiba-Kun Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006	Easy to remember... 3/3 = Girls' Day (Hina Matsuri "doll festival"). 5/5 = Boys' Day (now it's Childrens' Day). The joke is 4/4 is for coming out of the closet. If you know who the comedian HG is, or Ivankov from One Piece... then I think you'll get the idea.

03-10-2010, 01:50 PM	#178 (permalink)
Shiba-Kun Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006	Blackrain... looking at your pictures: You touched, didn't you?