Anyway, so Tokyo was awesome. At first it looked like any big city, but then a couple gals and I went to the Shinjyuku area to wander. It was great. Lights everywhere, restaurants, arcades like the type you see in movies… and best of all, little to no staring. These people are used to seeing foreigners.
The occasional Yakuza (Japanese mafia) walked by, bad suit, tattoos and all. I’ve been wanting to get a look at these guys. But of course there will always be the person in your group who yells, “IS THAT A YAKUZA?!?!?!” …while the rest of you dive for cover.
A few people got super anxiety fits upon arrival, and the majority of the rest were just jet lagged. But I was pumped full of energy due to the fact that I can sleep on planes… or anywhere for that matter. But seriously, the plane had video games and a movie selection and music and stuff. The ride wasn’t so bad from California.
Oh yeah, let it be known that we couldn’t even order water correctly. We all know how to ask for water, but for some reason… we got… something completely different. It was like watery tea stuff. Whatever works.
"Yes, but that doesn't mean you have to ANNOUNCE IT to everybody!" - My remark for the Yakuza-screamer. Seriously, some people just have no clue. ninja
How is it possible that you ask for water, and NOT get water? xd I think that's gotta be the easiest thing to ask for in EVERY language. Jeez, what would have happened had you ordered something COMPLEX? gonk
...Water, probably... rofl
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Shadow Vandale · Community Member · Thu Mar 13, 2008 @ 10:53am
I wish I could express to you how hard it was to take the Yakuza seriously. They just look SO funny. o.o;
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Key of Cupcakes · Community Member · Thu Mar 13, 2008 @ 02:20pm