O.O

So nobody loves me anymore?

I've gotten a severely reduced hit counter the past week and a half. Either everybody is busy, or I'm not delivering anymore.

Well, crap.

Let's post something about Japan, then.


Five Things to Remember when Travelling to Japan

1: In Japan it is a requirement in school to take English from seventh grade onward, and some schools start earlier. So it's important to remember that if you come to Japan and run into an adult, they will know enough English to speak to you. If they act like they don't, that just means that they don't want to use it out of embarrassment, and you should counteract this by speaking louder and slower at them, and repeat yourself as many times until they do something about your problem.

2: The Japanese are a very reserved people, but they absolutely love television. So you should try and be as loud and obnoxious toward them as possible, in an attempt to replicate their favorite "American style" television characters. They. Will. LOVE IT.

3. The Japanese mythical creatures are all real, and this is something you should take into account. Examine everyone you meet for signs of secretly being another creature. Things to look for include: demon horns, catlike or foxlike features (esp. fur, ears, tail), a red tattoo around the neck, or an aversion to the rain. If they exhibit any of these signs then go to the nearest local shrine and get assistance with dealing with the monsters.

4. The Japanese economy is based entirely off of vending machines. There are at least 3 machines on each city block, and normally more. They also frequently come in pairs, oftentimes not actually carrying anything different from the machine that resides next to it. It is proper etiquette to purchase something from each machine you pass, and not doing so will be deemed rude by the local citizens. For this purpose, the drinks come in tiny "shot" sized cans so that you can drink multiple beverages in a short time span without becoming ill or filling your stomach quickly.

5. Foreigners are extremely welcome in Japan, and they will treat you with grand hospitality, and will not accept no for an answer. You are expected to take advantage of this, and not doing so will offend the people who are waiting on you. Pain is honor, so be sure to creatue absurd requests upon your hosts so that they will go to painstakingly difficult lengths to fulfill them for you, and thus be endeared to your wonderful alien culture.


That's your quick lesson on Japan for today. Keep these in mind for the next time you run into a Japanese person (or go to Chinatown, am I right?)

Ha-ha....