Coincidentally enough, he returns to the states on the 12th. I'll let him cover the other things.
psst... we may even get to see him in-game soon... =P
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| Author: | Locke_Trinmin [ Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Onto Kracken - How's Japan? |
Hey Onto, How's Japan treating you? Hows living over there going for ya? |
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| Author: | ExarKun809 [ Wed Apr 07, 2004 6:28 pm ] |
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How long will you be there. I'm going in a year! |
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| Author: | Marrok [ Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:03 pm ] |
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Coincidentally enough, he returns to the states on the 12th. I'll let him cover the other things.
psst... we may even get to see him in-game soon... =P |
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| Author: | iJasonT [ Wed Apr 07, 2004 11:18 pm ] |
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sorry for being out of the loop but why are you there? I have been tempted to move there for a few years now, only thing stopping me is the damn language thing. |
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| Author: | Onto Kracken [ Thu Apr 08, 2004 5:55 am ] |
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Whoa, unexpected call out. What's up guys? Yeah, Japan. I'm just (like just...20 minutes ago I turned in my last paper) finishing a year-long study abroad program in Kyoto. I've been in a homestay family, pretty awesome, I get to fight with an 8 year old ninja boy all the time. Other foreign people here piss me off all the time. So it's probably good that you're not here when I am, Wiegraf, because you would piss me off. I'm not sure why this is, exactly, but I guess foreigners (non-Asian ones, at least) stick out like a sore thumb and sort of just ruin the experience. To add to that, a good number of them are inconsiderate jerks who expect everything to be in English and don't really care to try and experience a different culture, although to be fair there are some cool people here. Err, and please don't let that discourage you from visiting; it actually is really easy to navigate in English. I'd encourage you even more to take like a year of Japanese before you come, though; it will be great practice, you can read some stuff, and the Japanese people will be really impressed if you can make sentences.
Kyoto is pretty much the cool place to be, from what I can tell. I went to Tokyo three times, it was always pretty hectic. I guess that might just be because I was on limited time and sleep and everything. I recommend playing huge Gran Turismo in the Toyota showroom in Ikebukuro, and also visiting the Holographic Mystery Zone in Tokyo Tower (but not necessarily Tokyo Tower, and avoid getting your head crushed in the revolving door at Mori Tower like little kids). There are some problems, a lot of cultural rigidity and distrust of outsiders and all that, but people are actually really nice and you can have a great time if you try to get to know them. Hitchhiking is a kickass way to do that. Yeah, but anyway, I'm coming back on the 12th, and no guarantees, but possibilities of my ugly Mon Cal mug busting up the in-game party are in the works. I'd love to field any other questions if you got 'em. |
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| Author: | ExarKun809 [ Thu Apr 08, 2004 11:32 am ] |
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I actually am taking Japanese right now and I'm in my 2nd semester. I'm infatuated with the culture and can't wait to visit, I'm sure I wouldn't piss you off that much. 
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| Author: | Locke_Trinmin [ Sat Apr 10, 2004 2:21 am ] |
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Quote: Holographic Mystery Zone in Tokyo Tower
oooooo!! |
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| Author: | Golga Bolg [ Sat Apr 10, 2004 11:04 am ] |
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Onto Kracken wrote: Other foreign people here piss me off all the time. So it's probably good that you're not here when I am, Wiegraf, because you would piss me off.
I'm not sure why this is, exactly, but I guess foreigners (non-Asian ones, at least) stick out like a sore thumb and sort of just ruin the experience. I think you're turning Japanese. I think you're turning Japanese. I really think so. /random corrupted song quote over |
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| Author: | Locke_Trinmin [ Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:23 pm ] |
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Lol Golga |
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| Author: | Cyrus Rex [ Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:25 pm ] |
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The Senior Project Manager who trained was in the Marines and was stationed in Japan for many years. He always talks so highly of the place. A while back my wife and I were going to see her father in Beijing China, and I was scheming to have us spend some time in Japan… but that plan fell through and I never got to go 
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| Author: | Locke_Trinmin [ Mon Apr 12, 2004 6:02 pm ] |
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Let's turn Avian City into Japan then!! 
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| Author: | Marrok [ Mon Apr 12, 2004 11:45 pm ] |
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Locke_Trinmin wrote: Let's turn Avian City into Japan then!! Over the PA system: We now conclude the most random thought of the day. Thank you.
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| Author: | Deak Almar [ Fri Apr 16, 2004 9:42 pm ] |
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LOL - Marrok |
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