I am in Japan for a few days before I head back to Taiwan. This is my first time in Tokyo and in Japan for that matter.
I had a nice conversation with a 19 year old Marine who was being sent to Japan for the next 2 years, which also happens to be his first time ever to be abroad.
My first night in town I was having dinner. I asked the waitress for a bill. She said something that sounded like a Japanese person trying to say bill. So I said, yes. She brought me a beer instead. I guess the two sound a lot alike.
Tonight I was out at dinner with a supplier. The dude is 80 years old and is a notorious drinker. My boss was talking to him about his drinking since he had an accident where he got drunk and fell and ended up with 13 staples in his head. My boss asked, "So did that make you drink less?" "Nope, I maybe drink more," he said, "and I am still smoking too!" Wow.
The annoying thing about Japan is the temperature. No, it's not all that hot. But in order to save energy all the buildings and indoor spaces (subways) are kept warm and not cooled. Inside most places really isnt hot; just uncomfortable enough to get on your nerves after about 10-20min or when you are hot from walking a long way and expect to have some nice AC when you walk in.
I had a nice conversation with a 19 year old Marine who was being sent to Japan for the next 2 years, which also happens to be his first time ever to be abroad.
My first night in town I was having dinner. I asked the waitress for a bill. She said something that sounded like a Japanese person trying to say bill. So I said, yes. She brought me a beer instead. I guess the two sound a lot alike.
Tonight I was out at dinner with a supplier. The dude is 80 years old and is a notorious drinker. My boss was talking to him about his drinking since he had an accident where he got drunk and fell and ended up with 13 staples in his head. My boss asked, "So did that make you drink less?" "Nope, I maybe drink more," he said, "and I am still smoking too!" Wow.
The annoying thing about Japan is the temperature. No, it's not all that hot. But in order to save energy all the buildings and indoor spaces (subways) are kept warm and not cooled. Inside most places really isnt hot; just uncomfortable enough to get on your nerves after about 10-20min or when you are hot from walking a long way and expect to have some nice AC when you walk in.
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