Tokyo is the best city according Anthony Bourdain
Jun 28, 2018, 3:19 pm
#17
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Location: Yokosuka, Japan
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I've lived in Japan for going on two and a half years and it has been, by far, the best experience yet. There are so many fascinating aspects to the country and the ever-evolving atmosphere and activities really keep you on your toes. I am constantly having to check 'What to do this weekend' and am presented with so many opportunities to experience something new.
Unfortunately, I'll be leaving in eight months and am really not prepared for the reverse culture shock of returning back to a rude society.
Unfortunately, I'll be leaving in eight months and am really not prepared for the reverse culture shock of returning back to a rude society.
Jun 29, 2018, 1:17 am
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I've lived in Japan for going on two and a half years and it has been, by far, the best experience yet. There are so many fascinating aspects to the country and the ever-evolving atmosphere and activities really keep you on your toes. I am constantly having to check 'What to do this weekend' and am presented with so many opportunities to experience something new.
Unfortunately, I'll be leaving in eight months and am really not prepared for the reverse culture shock of returning back to a rude society.
Unfortunately, I'll be leaving in eight months and am really not prepared for the reverse culture shock of returning back to a rude society.
But I feel for you Issu. Years ago I went on holiday to Japan and grabbed myself a citizen to take back with me. The adjustment period was rough. Here’s a nugget
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/5716397-post40.html
On the other hand, he’s made a career for himself making that reverse culture shock work for him. He offers the same service he wants to expect. It’s put him in demand.
Silver linings...
Jun 30, 2018, 7:10 pm
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Jul 6, 2018, 1:34 am
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I count my blessings every day. Work sent me to Tokyo 12 years ago for a one year project. I had traveled all through Asia, but the high cost of Japan kept me away. The one year project got extended and with work paying my rent, I fell in love with the food, people, culture, hospitality and all that Bourdain wrote so fondly about. I'll miss Bourdain's storytelling and I'll miss Japan when I finally have to leave too.
Jul 6, 2018, 3:25 pm
#23
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Location: Vancouver, BC
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I know it's kind of overdone but we like tracking down the places Anthony Bourdain visited in his shows. Didn't do any on our most recent trip but on a previous trip we visited the okonomiyaki shop, takoyaki shop, and hole in the wall sushi joint he visited in Osaka. We got a strange look from the sushi shop owner and wife when we entered (we likely missed an etiquette protocol, ooops). But with some help, we got some rough conversation going, one question being "How did we end up selecting his shop." The answer of course being "Anthony Bourdain!" That generated smiles and conversation all around.
Personally, I can't wait until we retire in a few years so we can spend over a month at a time in Japan so we can take our time enjoying everything instead of trying to fit in repeats of the stuff we love and new stuff we want to try in a 2 week trip.
Personally, I can't wait until we retire in a few years so we can spend over a month at a time in Japan so we can take our time enjoying everything instead of trying to fit in repeats of the stuff we love and new stuff we want to try in a 2 week trip.
Jul 7, 2018, 7:50 pm
#24
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I know it's kind of overdone but we like tracking down the places Anthony Bourdain visited in his shows. Didn't do any on our most recent trip but on a previous trip we visited the okonomiyaki shop, takoyaki shop, and hole in the wall sushi joint he visited in Osaka. We got a strange look from the sushi shop owner and wife when we entered (we likely missed an etiquette protocol, ooops). But with some help, we got some rough conversation going, one question being "How did we end up selecting his shop." The answer of course being "Anthony Bourdain!" That generated smiles and conversation all around.