If you were to move to Japan it would be for....

flowersofnight · Dec 8, 2007

Kyuketsuki wrote:
And for everyone else, how often do they do this finger printing? Why is it such a big deal?

As always, the first place to go for info about how Japan is giving stick to its foreign residents and visitors is:
http://www.debito.org
He's been covering the story pretty heavily. Pretty much the gist is that all foreigners (including permanent residents, people married to citizens, people there on valid temporary visas, etc) have to be photographed and fingerprinted when entering or re-entering Japan now. As an attempt to crack down on the ominous specter of gaijin crime and terrorism, of course ::kisaki::

Amatsu · Dec 8, 2007

Halvorc wrote:
Amatsu wrote:

also, I think that aesthetically asians are more attractive than any other race. small text to avoid anyone getting the wrong idea.

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I don't think it's enough to go to Japan

no shit. that wasn't the only reason i gave. :mad:

boi de memoire · Dec 8, 2007

many reasons, but I voeted for Culture

I'd like it's... safeness XD

Orchid · Dec 8, 2007

Halvorc wrote:
Amatsu wrote:

also, I think that aesthetically asians are more attractive than any other race. small text to avoid anyone getting the wrong idea.

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I don't think it's enough to go to Japan

I've read no to little difference in greater or lesser degree of plausible reasons anywhere else in this thread.

For me, it's all about the Asian boys in makeup and anime, all in good faith. \o^.^o/

Kyuketsuki · Dec 8, 2007

Orchid wrote:
Halvorc wrote:

Amatsu wrote:

also, I think that aesthetically asians are more attractive than any other race. small text to avoid anyone getting the wrong idea.

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I don't think it's enough to go to Japan

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I've read no to little difference in greater or lesser degree of plausible reasons anywhere else in this thread.

For me, it's all about the Asian boys in makeup and anime, all in good faith. \o^.^o/

It's time for me to whip out my favorite yet hardly used emote....

::beat::

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Orchid · Dec 8, 2007

You could figuratively or literally beat me with a stick all you like, but it'd do nothing for keening me any more so on taping my eyes back and flying over midway across the world for throwing myself at whoever there's just as pitiful enough to actually marry me.

flowersofnight · Dec 8, 2007

You know, no one's holding a gun to your head and forcing you to post here.

faith · Dec 8, 2007

I didn't quite understand that but it seemed kinda.....not relevant.

It does remind me of something else that bothers me about Japan though; the Japanese idea of sexy is plain weird to me.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=H-nF01ZYHZE (minors don't click, hm?)

They're like that in anime and movies too, even though this is supposed to be a joke video.
I'm not suggesting that Victoria's Secret models are any better, but that's just annoying (imo).

Run Toshi, run :lol:

Neovirtu · Dec 8, 2007

Fashion you can get anywhere, hot people too ...it's the culture where you can't get anywhere else. You can't take out Japanese culture (and subculture?) out of Japanand place it somewhere else, so I feel that that's why culture is important. Sure you can emulate it, but to what extent would it be genuine?

Monophobia · Dec 8, 2007

Hmm, well first of all I have little to no desire in actually living in Japan. I guess for a short time I wouldn't mind it, just to have the experience (a year at most).

If I ever was to live there however, it'd probably be for the easy accessibility to the entertainment I enjoy (VK and the like). I suppose fashion pays a small role, as well. Though, I have to emphasize small because I highly doubt I could afford much of anything in that department there.

EDIT: Thinking about it, another big reason for the experience of living there for a period of time would be for inspirational purposes. Basically, to inspire my artwork. I think I'd like that.

Amatsu · Dec 9, 2007

faith wrote:
I didn't quite understand that but it seemed kinda.....not relevant.

It does remind me of something else that bothers me about Japan though; the Japanese idea of sexy is plain weird to me.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=H-nF01ZYHZE (minors don't click, hm?)

They're like that in anime and movies too, even though this is supposed to be a joke video.
I'm not suggesting that Victoria's Secret models are any better, but that's just annoying (imo).

Run Toshi, run

hahaha that is my favorite video on youtube, I've watched it so many times. COME ON TOSHI! I say that at school all the time.

my grandmother gives good head. my reratives give good head, too.

Priss · Dec 9, 2007

^

ew. wtf...
I'm not even going to ask why or how on earth you know that.

TMI, much?

Amatsu · Dec 9, 2007

Priss wrote:
^ ew. wtf...
I'm not even going to ask why or how on earth you know that.
TMI, much?

did you watch the video? xD
She says that in it.

Priss · Dec 9, 2007

I didn't even notice a video because that's the first thing that caught my eye. And I was like "ew no"

Amatsu · Dec 9, 2007

Priss wrote:
I didn't even notice a video because that's the first thing that caught my eye. And I was like "ew no"

hahaha. I should be more wise about what I write in my posts. xD

Hoshi · Dec 9, 2007

I was really torn between the fashion (shopping) and culture, but ultimately ended up choosing the fashion since the culture seemed a bit to all-encompassing. It's all so fascinating... *_*

Hoshi · Dec 9, 2007

Amatsu wrote:
faith wrote:

I didn't quite understand that but it seemed kinda.....not relevant.

It does remind me of something else that bothers me about Japan though; the Japanese idea of sexy is plain weird to me.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=H-nF01ZYHZE (minors don't click, hm?)

They're like that in anime and movies too, even though this is supposed to be a joke video.
I'm not suggesting that Victoria's Secret models are any better, but that's just annoying (imo).

Run Toshi, run

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hahaha that is my favorite video on youtube, I've watched it so many times. COME ON TOSHI! I say that at school all the time.

my grandmother gives good head. my reratives give good head, too.

OMG that video is TERRIBLE!! And not even the :lol:

kinda terrible, the ::shifty::

:/

kinda terrible...

::bleh::

(way too much emotifun this evenin'...)

shazzer · Dec 9, 2007

Hmm I am learning the Japanese language (at the moment I am horrible but many of the people in my course are actually second year students who repeat the first year twice so I guess the University is very hard).

I would love to go to Japan because I have a lot of friends there. I love the Japanaese Culture and I want a Job as editor, screenwriter or Journalist there if it is possible. Oh yes and I have to discuss some issues with a Japanese boy who is half my boyfriends ::kisaki::

Leleth · Dec 9, 2007

Well the only reason I would even consider living there is the fashion aka shopping. I'm interested in the culture and I'm slowly learning the language but I don't think I'd be happy living in Japan because of the strict society rules and all that

oasis19 · Dec 9, 2007

faith wrote:
I didn't quite understand that but it seemed kinda.....not relevant.

It does remind me of something else that bothers me about Japan though; the Japanese idea of sexy is plain weird to me.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=H-nF01ZYHZE (minors don't click, hm?)

They're like that in anime and movies too, even though this is supposed to be a joke video.
I'm not suggesting that Victoria's Secret models are any better, but that's just annoying (imo).

Run Toshi, run

"Hi, how are you? I give good *blah*" I came across this a while ago, it was too funny.

I picked culture, because that is my main reason honestly.

If you were to move to Japan it would be for....

What would be your main reason to move to Japan?

The Entertainment

The fashion

The Anime/Manga, other otaku stuff

The culture

The public transportation

The blatant discrimination against foreigners

The club/gothic/lolita etc. scenes

The hot Japanese people

The aesthetic sensibilities

You need to chase Mana around until he marries you *saku saku*

Your Japanese friends

You speak Japanese and might get a good job

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You need to chase Mana around until he marries you saku saku