lwells Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Speaking of taboo subjects, I have another question (hope we aren't overloading you Rezz ). Are there any common 'western' behaviours or customs (or similar) that are particularly offensive to Japanese people and/or are frowned upon? Obviously I realise there is probably generational issues at work as well, but if you could generalise a bit about "mainstream Japan" Lucien. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1179048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezz Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 From my experience there's fair bit of hashish around usually from the Middle East. Have you learnt much about the やくざ while youve been there? I haven't had any 1st hand experience with Yakuza... but I've been told many a story about them. In fact, Kobe (where I used to live) is home to the biggest Yakuza clan in Japan - the Yamaguchi-Gumi. They literally 'run' things in Kobe from top level business dealings to low level intimidation. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1179167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezz Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 Rezz, you sound a lil' scared in that last post .. Anyway.. More questions from me.. Sorry.. Kinda getting used to living in Tokyo now.. Rezz just wondering.. do you do any private tuition? And if so, how about do you/did you go about getting them? Thanks =) Scared... me? lolI basically found all my private students by word of mouth. I never got business cards and handed them out... I always felt that was a bit dodgy. Needless to say at any one time I only had about 6 -7 privates a week, so I had to choose whether to continue with the privates or just give up and join a school... I joined a school (I've met *so* many more people and had so many more offers since I joined the school I work at now). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1179174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezz Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 Speaking of taboo subjects, I have another question (hope we aren't overloading you Rezz ).Are there any common 'western' behaviours or customs (or similar) that are particularly offensive to Japanese people and/or are frowned upon? Obviously I realise there is probably generational issues at work as well, but if you could generalise a bit about "mainstream Japan" Lucien. Hmmmm, I think enthusiastic hand gestures are offensive to some Japanese, as is a too strong personality. Not being flexible and wanting thing done 'the western way' is also a major piss off... especially with our Japanese staff! Theres heaps but thats about all that spring to mind now. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1179180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeenan Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 well unless the club you're at gets randomly raided (which is rare - but happened to 'The Underlounge' here in Osaka just 2 months ago, multiple arrests for possesion) or you're noticebly smoking weed outside or in public view. This actually happened at a club I was at Saturday night.. a rather large quantity of X was found inside and in a parked car down the road from the club... It is rare. I was under the impression that drugs werent really a big thing in Japan ... as in not many people were into them but as I have found out in the past 6 months its not the case.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1179230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poida Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Rezz.. Another one.. Having since seen that picture of you in that fat RX7, have you made the change to rotors? And if so, why didnt you change earlier? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1179312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezz Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 Rezz.. Another one..Having since seen that picture of you in that fat RX7, have you made the change to rotors? And if so, why didnt you change earlier? Hehehe if that were my car it wouldn't be covered in stickers... although the rest of the car is just about perfect... all I can say is: www.7tuned.com , in February, read all about it and much much more from Japan. Now you why I've been quiet on here recently... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1179464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MASSEY Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I did a 6 month course in basic Japanese grammar before I came, Btw, don't believe what people say about ganja being scarce in Japan... it's who you know not what you know... I can sort anyone out with some green if they want it. hahahhahahahhahahh i never thought it was scarce i honestly dident know, yeah if i ever go for a holiday in japan i might have to look ya up you look a bit fried in that lil picthere hahahaha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1182895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciby Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Rezz always looked a lil' baked... he's just a happy guy. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1183133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeenan Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 it's who you know not what you know... I can sort anyone out with some green if they want it its easy to get but why is it soo much more compared to similar things? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1184399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezz Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 its easy to get but why is it soo much more compared to similar things? Similar things? You mean like parsley, thyme and tea leaves? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1184403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeenan Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 something like that i guess Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1184408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciby Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Mmmmmm... parsley doob.... hardcore! (cant' touch the real thing anymore... giggle for a while, get far too paranoid, then eat small countries) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1186687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBnr34 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Hey man whats up, I love your pictures , but that site carsensor.net has so many cars! I can not translate the jap into english anywhere can you help me out? Thanks! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1196004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezz Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 Hey man whats up, I love your pictures , but that site carsensor.net has so many cars! I can not translate the jap into english anywhere can you help me out? Thanks! Thanks PM sent. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1196022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBnr34 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 No, thank you! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1196037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBnr34 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Dam it... Some reason nothing will work to translate it! It just stays in Jap... They have a shit load of cars if anyone could help me out , thanks! Btw Rezz nice pictures man!!! Chase Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1196046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBnr34 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Dam it... Some reason nothing will work to translate it! It just stays in Jap... They have a shit load of cars if anyone could help me out , thanks! Btw Rezz nice pictures man!!! Chase Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1196634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYLINED Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 G'day mate!! ok this question isnt about porn or drugs ok! Just wanted to know what reputation Mines has in Japan? and where abouts are they located? Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1219431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intensevil Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Got a question here as well. How are women treated in japan in comparo to men? Are they treated as equals or is it more traditional ie: men work, women stay home and look after children etc type affair? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/61595-rezzs-japan-forum-q-a-thread/page/10/#findComment-1219589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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