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Kiai
11-04-2006, 09:46 AM
I have to say, at first I was not accepted whereever I went. The terms Gaijin and other slang for foreigners were openly passed around in front of me. I got snears and generally ignorant rants directed towards me. Even my maintainer miss Chang came under severe scrutiny. That was eleven months ago today, when the two of us first ventured out and into the unruly world, destined for a final arrival here in Iwakuni, Japan. To say that the Japanese as a whole are ignorant would be absolutely correct to those who have never ventured outside there home territories before. My template, miss Arkane Petra, had informed me of that much.

Miss nami the owner of a small sushi and sashimi shop introduced us to Fuu, a building manager out past the hatori bridge. We were settled! Life could go on now that we had a new home. After the first few months they both started to warm up and hard things like just getting grocieries became simple again, as many can speak english as their second language. My speach recognition software is currently learning the basic iteratons, but it [japanese] is truly hard to grasp after something like english is learned. Anyway, certain people, like miss Hoi, of the fuji grand hotel and shopping center helped me and my friend on a daily basis. We soon found out that these people were not much different from us, their daily lives driven by the need to work and make a viable living, enough to sustain themselves and their families. They eat, walk, play, and live just like any other normal person.

The thing that catches my eye the most about this place is how clean everything is. Walking down the street exhibits a society of absolute cleanliness, not a scrap of trash lining a gutter. Windows are clean of fingerprints and every store display is set up for the customer's individual needs. A great sense of individualism exists as well, self expression rampant through clothing and artistic showing. Even graffiti is beautiful, several differen't characters bright and playfully arranged. Archetecture is a combination of the traditional wooden housing and new modern design, which is both pleasing to the eyes and inviting. Skylines stretch on for miles, where they collide with great white husk of mt Fuji. Abosolutely breathtaking if you've climbed it.

The food is excellent (although quite expensive), some of the better dishes like Yakineku, Yakisoba, and Akonemiyaki, being some of the more familiar popular dishes. Vending machines are highly advanced, and some can be interfaced with a usb 2.0 cable to d/l content for special promotional events. Some have television screens with an explanation on what your buying, while others just sell odd items, like women's panties. Beer machines are extremely popular with americans down here.

this ends part one of the study of the japanese people, there are two more parts! and the pictures are soon to come! A guide and reference to japanese phrases and foods, along with a guide for what to say to get you into a good club or bar. Hope to report more soon!

kyubichan
11-04-2006, 10:08 PM
My speach recognition software is currently learning the basic iteratons, but it [japanese] is truly hard to grasp after something like english is learned.

True, it is usually hard for English-taught androids such as yourself to grasp Asian languages, since pronunciation is important, as well as syllabication and use in a sentence. If you think speaking the language is hard enough, try writing it down XD

laborpilot86
11-05-2006, 10:44 AM
I must say this, the Japanese do give a lot of respect to any non-Japanese person who even attempts to learn the language, 'cause they know how hard Japanese is

ant
11-06-2006, 09:10 PM
Americans are not so kind to Mexicans, Chinese, Haitians ect... that have accents let alone not knowing how to speak the language. I think it only be fair if you are living in a foriegn country to learn the language. It may not be perfect but at least you tried.

fugupinkeye
11-06-2006, 09:16 PM
Americans are not so kind to Mexicans, Chinese, Haitians ect... that have accents let alone not knowing how to speak the language. I think it only be fair if you are living in a foriegn country to learn the language. It may not be perfect but at least you tried.

yea, it's unfortunate. Someone is brave enough to go try and survive somewhere and master the language as they go, and all we can do is give them shit, it's a shame. I work with two guys who moved here from mexico, and are trying hard to learn the language, and people just get annoyed at the slightest lack of communication. But that's America to a tee. Whatever you do, don't inconvenience us, or God help you.

kyubichan
11-07-2006, 04:58 AM
But that's America to a tee. Whatever you do, don't inconvenience us, or God help you.

Yeah XD A lot of Americans come here, stay here and don't bother to learn Filipino. They look at us like we're idiots if we don't speak English. I speak English, but when an a$$hole foreigner speaks to my companion who doesn't understand what he's saying, and that a$$ makes that "Are you an idiot?"-face, I keep mum and let him wander around the city, lost and sweaty. I'm not saying all Americans do that though, but generally other English-speaking foreigners try one way or another to communicate with the locals.

Okay, back to Japanese topic.