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Feb 21, 2008, 1:59 am

#61

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Originally Posted by msb0b

I take my pen, any pen will do, and write right on my screen. The microswitches in Japanese LCD sends a list of activated pixels to the recipient. Only Japanese LCD will work. It won't work on Korean, Taiwanese or Chinese made LCD.

For those of you who are wondering, this is because Japanese LCD screens contain a significant amount of local rice (about 15% by mass), which has a unique grain length and moisture content owing to the unduplicated nature of Japan's divinely-inspired soil. The rice has a chemical reaction with the pen (all pens are made in Japan, btw) which directly programs the Japanese text into the computer.

If this sounds unbelievable... well, it's because Izanagi and Izanami made it that way, d---it. ^ ^

Feb 21, 2008, 2:38 am

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Originally Posted by msb0b

Now Japanese schoolgirls, they got an input system only they can use. The device is called a k-tai with 12 buttons on it. I don't know how it works, but they can achieve wpm even Mavis Beacon would be jealous of, all the while wearing 2 寸 long art nails.

Of all the technical achievements in Japan, this one amazes me the most.

Feb 21, 2008, 2:12 pm

#63

HotelPepper

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Don't forget if you want to travel around Japan a lot though, you'll be wanting a JR rail pass: http://www.japanrailpass.net/

Feb 27, 2008, 3:48 pm

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japanflyer

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so does that mean japanese computers are more high tech?

Feb 27, 2008, 5:05 pm

#65

Tokyorich

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Originally Posted by japanflyer

so does that mean japanese computers are more high tech?

No, it means that they are "Japanese computers are special".

Feb 27, 2008, 6:45 pm

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Originally Posted by Tokyorich

No, it means that they are "Japanese computers are special".

Or, "You wouldn't understand because you're not Japanese".

Feb 27, 2008, 7:22 pm

#67

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Be glad they don't use a crazy alphabet in Japan.

(Besides Katakana and hiragana, that is!)

Just pray you know enough Kanji to use the keitai. :P

Sanosuke!

Feb 27, 2008, 9:27 pm

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jimmy ice

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Originally Posted by japanflyer

oh and lets say if i buy a computer down in japan do they go according to what its worth here for example if a computer is worth 900 dollars here would it be worth the same down there or something different and how much tax do i have to pay when i come back to the usa (does it go by the state i live in?)

I'm new here, but I just HAD to write in after seeing the above post. It may be one of the [unintentionally] funniest posts I have ever seen on Flyertalk! Kudos to you, japanflyer. And if you happen to be in Tokyo the week of March 10th, feel free to drop by the Pen--I'd be honored to buy you a drink.

Feb 28, 2008, 1:02 am

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Q Shoe Guy

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Originally Posted by jimmy ice

Smidgen will be most upset at the slight

Feb 28, 2008, 5:15 am

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Smidgen will be most upset at the slight

That's right. He doesn't like to be made the butt of jokes. His prose is dead serious, not meant to humor the peanut gallery.

Mar 6, 2008, 5:03 pm

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japanflyer

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hey does anyone know the festiveties that occur in japan every year?

Mar 6, 2008, 5:48 pm

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Originally Posted by japanflyer

hey does anyone know the festiveties that occur in japan every year?

The master thread at the top of this forum contains links to other sites that list some major festivals. It also offers links to some "trip reports" from FT members who attended some festivals.

In addition, you really ought to get a guidebook to Japan and read it. You will find a wealth of information on festivals, hotels and things to see and do. After reading that, you might identify some gaps in the information that could best be answered by people who've been to Japan. That's the time to post a specific question to this community.