Humbug
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 06:24 PM |
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Japan pics (Part 1)
Some of you know that I recently got back from a couple of weeks in Japan. Fantastic country, very polite people, very safe (apart from earthquakes,
tsunamis, radiation, etc...) and we had a really good time. Just thought I would share a few pics.
Here's a taster:
Others here
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welderman
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 06:30 PM |
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Nice, did you go to the Hiroshima shadows and museam, fantasic place
Thank's, Joe 
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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flibble
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 06:43 PM |
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Very nice!, the only place I've ever wanted to travel to 
How did you get on on the communication side of things? Seems to be the scariest part, not being able to say/read anything! (or do you speak
japanese?).
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James
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 06:52 PM |
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My girlfriend spent a week there a couple of years ago, loved it so much she's learning Japanese for when she goes back again!
Cheers,
James
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welderman
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 06:59 PM |
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Well i know most of the basic words, should know more realy, but there english is pretty good, apart from the older generation, thats hard lol.
Thank's, Joe
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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scootz
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 07:02 PM |
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Very nice... Japan's on my 'bucket-list'!
It's Evolution Baby!
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westf27
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 07:02 PM |
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I'm sure thats Mr Myagi trimming that giant bonsai tree 
Certainly on my list to visit hopefully
555
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Humbug
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 07:06 PM |
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My son is learning Japanese at uni and was out there for 6 months (until last week... not sure if he will go back now). I have been studying Japanese
at evening classes since September and it was useful. Unlike welderman, I found that many people, especially outside Tokyo, do NOT speak much English,
and I'm not just talking about older people. They were generally quite surprised and pleased that an English person had learned some of their
language.
However, for getting around, I think all the places we went had the station names, etc. in latin script as well as Japanese, so you could check if you
were at the right place
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handyandy
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 07:47 PM |
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My son is also learning Japanese language & culture at Uni, the plan is to be a teacher in Japan after gaining his degree.
He has been out there a few times on "placement" & says its an amazing country with stunning scenery & that the people are very
respectful to all.
cheers
andy
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carpmart
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| posted on 24/3/11 at 09:26 PM |
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Unfortunately my son isn't learning Japanese, only football!
You only live once - make the most of it!
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F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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Jasper
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| posted on 25/3/11 at 02:26 PM |
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Went out there for business and a holiday last year, spent a week in Kyoto and absolutely loved it - was meant to be going back again this summer but
cancelled for obvious reasons... hopefully back again next year.
I tried and tried to get the basic words in my head but most of them just wouldn't stick - just crap at languages....
Certainly the most visually stunning place I've ever been, the locals are lovely, and the food completely amazing and occasionally inedible!!
 
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