Going to the Tokyo Game Show!!
07-25-02, 01:10 PM
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Going to the Tokyo Game Show!!
I wanted to go last year, but was strapped for cash. This year, new promotion, more money = I'm going to Tokyo
the game show this year is
September 20 & 21 the 21st it's open to the public. I always wanted to go to Japan and this is a good excuse.
there is a Tour Package here:
http://www.visitjtec.com/prepacktours/gameshow/
edit: if anybody has a media/ or game industry pass and wants to help me get in both days email me
the game show this year is
September 20 & 21 the 21st it's open to the public. I always wanted to go to Japan and this is a good excuse.
there is a Tour Package here:
http://www.visitjtec.com/prepacktours/gameshow/
edit: if anybody has a media/ or game industry pass and wants to help me get in both days email me
Last edited by squidget; 07-25-02 at 01:13 PM.
07-25-02, 04:55 PM
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you can go too, the more the merrier 
there's tons of internet cafe things in Japan right?
I'll make sure to post the happenings, so that way it feels like you're right there. (w/o leaving the comforts of your chair)
there's tons of internet cafe things in Japan right?
I'll make sure to post the happenings, so that way it feels like you're right there. (w/o leaving the comforts of your chair)
07-26-02, 02:43 AM
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It is really not as expensive as I thought.
Of course since I do not speak Japanese i guess it might make the trip a bit more challenging.
I might have to think about this next year
Of course since I do not speak Japanese i guess it might make the trip a bit more challenging.
I might have to think about this next year
07-26-02, 11:21 AM
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Originally posted by gcribbs
Of course since I do not speak Japanese i guess it might make the trip a bit more challenging.
Of course since I do not speak Japanese i guess it might make the trip a bit more challenging.
07-26-02, 03:51 PM
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Can anyone point me towards a website that has lots of pictures of hot videogame booth chicks in nutty outfits? There's just something extra cool about a hot chick in a Parappa the Rappa suit.
BTW, squidget, make sure you bring your digital camera and post lots of pictures!
BTW, squidget, make sure you bring your digital camera and post lots of pictures!
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07-29-02, 11:38 AM
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Nah, almost everyone under 40 can speak english over there and are more than happy to practice on you if you need directions (which you will with their crazy building numbering system).
Nah, almost everyone under 40 can speak english over there and are more than happy to practice on you if you need directions (which you will with their crazy building numbering system).
The subway system there is very nice. Once you figure out how to switch lines and read the directions, you can pretty much go anywhere in Tokyo by subways.
Anyway, people over there are always quiet polite. If you could manage to use simple Japanese vocabularies with some English thrown in, you should be able to get by just fine. The other thing to get used to over there is that people will constantly bow at you.
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07-29-02, 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by ~~ PAL ~~
Actually, that is not a very accurate statement. I was over there a month ago for 3 weeks, and the percentage of people that understand English are much lower than I thought. And I am talking about Tokyo too; if it's one of the outlying towns outside Tokyo, the percentage drops to below 15%. Certainly, at most establishments like hotels, restaurants, and major department stores communications is not a problem. But it could be difficult to talk to someone just off the street. Also, their numbering system is quiet logical, just different from how we do it here.
Actually, that is not a very accurate statement. I was over there a month ago for 3 weeks, and the percentage of people that understand English are much lower than I thought. And I am talking about Tokyo too; if it's one of the outlying towns outside Tokyo, the percentage drops to below 15%. Certainly, at most establishments like hotels, restaurants, and major department stores communications is not a problem. But it could be difficult to talk to someone just off the street. Also, their numbering system is quiet logical, just different from how we do it here.
As for the numbering system, since the buildings are not numbered sequentially but instead by the order in which each was built, I don't think it's unreasonable to say that it can be a bit confusing to find a particular building. Coming from other parts of the world, most people when looking for building 6 on a particular street would logically expect it to be located between building 5 and 7. As you know, that would not be the case in Japan. Building 6 would be the sixth building built in that Chome (area) and might be nowhere near building 5 or 7. Thus, you often must ask the local policeman for directions to a particular building within a given area (or wander around until you finally stumble upon it).
07-29-02, 02:51 PM
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Hmmm... I guess we had two very different experiences over there. I personally had no trouble finding people who spoke english. English is a mandatory subject in school over there. Some Japanese are very self-conscious about their english skills and are reluctant to use it with a native english speaker. Perhaps that is where you got that impression. Bottom line, I didn't have any problem getting around without being able to speak a lick of Japanese.
As for the numbering system, since the buildings are not numbered sequentially but instead by the order in which each was built, I don't think it's unreasonable to say that it can be a bit confusing to find a particular building. Coming from other parts of the world, most people when looking for building 6 on a particular street would logically expect it to be located between building 5 and 7. As you know, that would not be the case in Japan. Building 6 would be the sixth building built in that Chome (area) and might be nowhere near building 5 or 7. Thus, you often must ask the local policeman for directions to a particular building within a given area (or wander around until you finally stumble upon it).
Hmmm... I guess we had two very different experiences over there. I personally had no trouble finding people who spoke english. English is a mandatory subject in school over there. Some Japanese are very self-conscious about their english skills and are reluctant to use it with a native english speaker. Perhaps that is where you got that impression. Bottom line, I didn't have any problem getting around without being able to speak a lick of Japanese.
As for the numbering system, since the buildings are not numbered sequentially but instead by the order in which each was built, I don't think it's unreasonable to say that it can be a bit confusing to find a particular building. Coming from other parts of the world, most people when looking for building 6 on a particular street would logically expect it to be located between building 5 and 7. As you know, that would not be the case in Japan. Building 6 would be the sixth building built in that Chome (area) and might be nowhere near building 5 or 7. Thus, you often must ask the local policeman for directions to a particular building within a given area (or wander around until you finally stumble upon it).
The experience at Tokyo was actually 2nd hand for me. I can read Kanji, so I didn't have problems getting around. But my co-worker, who does not speak a lick of Japanese, constantly has to ask for directions; especially when he's not with me. The experience that he relayed was that he still had a hard time communicating with people for directions, and the majority of people still provided him directions in Japanese. People were trying to be helpful, but Japanese directions didn't help him that much. But most of the time people can understand what he was asking after a few tries; I guess the toughest part was for Japanese to speak English (without breaking into Japanglish
), even when they understood your question.As far as their building numbers, I don't like them either. I was just trying to point out that it was logical.
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Originally posted by ~~ PAL ~~
Perhaps our experiences were a little different. I stayed at a small town called Odawara (80 miles from Tokyo) for 2 weeks, and it was not possible to get by there with only English. Even young people only have a very limited knowledge with English. Yes, it is mandatory to learn English for 6 years in Japan, but that only covers basic written English and some spoken English. People over there usually cannot speak proper English until they invest more time into it. (did you notice how popular English [language] schools are over there?) All the Japanese colleagues over there that speaks some English admitted that the 6 years of English at Jr. and high school was not adequate for conversation, and they did have to put additional time and effort to learn the language.
The experience at Tokyo was actually 2nd hand for me. I can read Kanji, so I didn't have problems getting around. But my co-worker, who does not speak a lick of Japanese, constantly has to ask for directions; especially when he's not with me. The experience that he relayed was that he still had a hard time communicating with people for directions, and the majority of people still provided him directions in Japanese. People were trying to be helpful, but Japanese directions didn't help him that much. But most of the time people can understand what he was asking after a few tries; I guess the toughest part was for Japanese to speak English (without breaking into Japanglish ), even when they understood your question.
As far as their building numbers, I don't like them either. I was just trying to point out that it was logical.
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Perhaps our experiences were a little different. I stayed at a small town called Odawara (80 miles from Tokyo) for 2 weeks, and it was not possible to get by there with only English. Even young people only have a very limited knowledge with English. Yes, it is mandatory to learn English for 6 years in Japan, but that only covers basic written English and some spoken English. People over there usually cannot speak proper English until they invest more time into it. (did you notice how popular English [language] schools are over there?) All the Japanese colleagues over there that speaks some English admitted that the 6 years of English at Jr. and high school was not adequate for conversation, and they did have to put additional time and effort to learn the language.
The experience at Tokyo was actually 2nd hand for me. I can read Kanji, so I didn't have problems getting around. But my co-worker, who does not speak a lick of Japanese, constantly has to ask for directions; especially when he's not with me. The experience that he relayed was that he still had a hard time communicating with people for directions, and the majority of people still provided him directions in Japanese. People were trying to be helpful, but Japanese directions didn't help him that much. But most of the time people can understand what he was asking after a few tries; I guess the toughest part was for Japanese to speak English (without breaking into Japanglish
), even when they understood your question.As far as their building numbers, I don't like them either. I was just trying to point out that it was logical.
PAL
