Ask me anything about Japan

Post by **JDMcd8** » March 30, 2005

Banzai wrote:pic request:

I want a picture of the subway maps

I would like to see that also

Post by **Sean @ NDF** » March 30, 2005

Its the most used train system in the world, I saw the map once in a movie, but would like a good digi shot of it...i bet its pretty intricate

Post by **JDMcd8** » March 30, 2005

it makes the NYC transit make look like a child's art project

.: vi||ain :. · Post by **.: vi||ain :.** » March 30, 2005

are hamburgers really $1500?

benjamin · Post by **benjamin** » March 30, 2005

Is it true you guys have snow... I heard it rains candy in japan.

Jk....

Have you noticed a increase or trend in the Scene of "Rice" (not my word but the only one to describe it) My cousin tells me that it seems like the whole scene is leaning twords that style of tuning.... cosmetically at least.

I also wanna know about the USDM scene. My cousin sends me some cool pics of cavilers ect... not my style but what is the USDM scene like?

neokeoki · Post by **neokeoki** » March 30, 2005

horror wrote:do the toielts flush the wring way??

they are all the same, the only thing different is that some old establishments have the old style toilets still. they are almost flush to the ground. so you pretty much have to squat over it. i'll post a pic sometime.

neokeoki · Post by **neokeoki** » March 30, 2005

b16a1 wrote:how important is it to speak / read / write japanese when going over for a holiday or something...

I hear there's not a lot of people who speak english etc... which would make it pretty important :p

if you can speak, write, and read, it is quite helpful. but it takes time to learn any lanquage. When i arrived here, all i knew was please (kudasai, onegai), which (dochi), how much (ikura desu ka), doko (where).

As a matter of fact, English is a curriculum in Japanese schools. But most of them dont practice so they tend to forget. But for the most part, many Japanese speak little english though, so carry a dictionary. - for example. we say McDonalds, they say Maku-Donarudo.

neokeoki · Post by **neokeoki** » March 30, 2005

[R90 wrote:..vi||ain..//DC2//]are hamburgers really $1500?

NO. Mos Burger do sell $5 burgers and I at least need two to fill me up. A Big Mac combo is about 600 yen.

neokeoki · Post by **neokeoki** » March 31, 2005

Benjamin wrote:Is it true you guys have snow... I heard it rains candy in japan.

Jk....

Have you noticed a increase or trend in the Scene of "Rice" (not my word but the only one to describe it) My cousin tells me that it seems like the whole scene is leaning twords that style of tuning.... cosmetically at least.

I also wanna know about the USDM scene. My cousin sends me some cool pics of cavilers ect... not my style but what is the USDM scene like?

The Rice... its everywhere. Actually, the Hot Import Nights thing has a lot of influence for some Japanese Tuners. They actually, look like American Style cars (Altezza tail lights, M3 style fenders, blah, blah, blah). They even have magazine similar to some of ours. Ive seen them around here too, neon lights and everything. The only good thing is that they know their place. You'll never see one Rev up on a Silvia or a Skyline.

The USDM scence consists of collectors or entusiast. They have Corvette clubs, Camaro Clubs, Suburban, etc. Mustangs can be seen around town as well as Blazers. Some people find time to hook them up but mostly its just something to have no else has. Its more expensive to have an American made car since its imported here. I see them in some magazines like this Suburban, riding on 24s, subs, tv's, customized interior etc.

benjamin · Post by **benjamin** » March 31, 2005

At least its not as lame as americas rice scene....

Thats kinda cool abou the USDM stuff, its funny to know that theres kids in japan diggin USDM style tuning

http://www.theUSDM.com lol.