tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post2227220949474906753..comments2024-03-07T04:58:07.400-06:00Comments on Malaysian Meanders: My Week Among the JapaneseMichele {Malaysian Meanders}http://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-78409078876270639642012-10-26T01:38:27.676-05:002012-10-26T01:38:27.676-05:00How nice that they are kind to lost travellers. N...How nice that they are kind to lost travellers. New Yorkers in NYC were also kind to us. There are many misconceptions about different places in the world, and it is nice to dispel them. The flirty fun and romantic fashion in Kyoto sounds adorable.budget janhttp://www.budgettraveltalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-53476035693656602922012-10-22T10:23:31.999-05:002012-10-22T10:23:31.999-05:00Thanks for all the information. It must be fascina...Thanks for all the information. It must be fascinating to live in Japan -- so different from Texas. We had such a wonderful time during our visit. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-75101306761508449212012-10-22T06:13:08.209-05:002012-10-22T06:13:08.209-05:00Michele,
As a fellow Texan that is living in Japa...Michele,<br /><br />As a fellow Texan that is living in Japan, perhaps I can help answer some of the questions that are addressed above.<br />First though, I will let you know that when I travel, here in Japan and abroad, the first two questions that usually come out of of people's mouths are: Are you a cowboy, and do you have horses?<br />It is funny how the ideas of some cultures are taken so seriously.<br /><br />The Japanese are very kind and very willing to help a lost foreigner find their way. It is simply amazing the kindness that is displayed in this country.<br /><br />As for the Kimonos. These are typically worn for special events or festivals that occur throughout the year. They have different styles and fabrics depending on the time of the year (lighter fabric for the hot summers, and thicker, more layered for the winter). Many woman can be seen wearing them to weddings. The black suits, as you said, is the norm for the Japanese men, as it is often looked down upon to be different than others(the "show off, look at me" mentality is not very popular in the business culture).<br /><br />I do not know that much about Cosplay, but I do know that most of the individuals do have more than one outfit, because they typically model their outfits after Japanese characters. Many of them make their own outfits, but they also purchase many items at the stores in Harajuku and Shinjuku(sub areas of Tokyo), which is where you see more of the extreme of the Japanese culture.<br /><br />As for your husband's idea about making the masks a little more friendly, they do have some, they are just not typically worn by the business men, as it is à propos. I have seen many children with colored, designed masks, as well as one girl who had an Anpanman(famous Japanese character) face on hers.<br /><br />I am glad that your and your family's stay was enjoyable, and thank you for letting people know about how wonderful this culture is over here.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240386247131226085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-22899464058680872782012-10-21T23:01:03.097-05:002012-10-21T23:01:03.097-05:00Shibuya was one of the more kid-friendly, affordab...Shibuya was one of the more kid-friendly, affordable "Lost in Translation" places in Tokyo. I couldn't quite pull of the bar at the Park Hyatt. If you ever want to do a mo.re complete movie locations tour, see http://www.japan-guide.com/news/0003.htmlMichele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-52670330706195772472012-10-21T22:56:55.289-05:002012-10-21T22:56:55.289-05:00My hubby suggested that someone needs to start mak...My hubby suggested that someone needs to start making colorful face masks -- maybe with smiley mouths or something.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-87630482205323686052012-10-21T22:56:11.408-05:002012-10-21T22:56:11.408-05:00I wondered if they had whole closets full of cospl...I wondered if they had whole closets full of cosplay outfits or is this the one-and-only that they wear every week. I also wanted to know if they made the clothes themselves or is there a great cosplay store in Tokyo.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-89409599982811885152012-10-21T22:54:53.892-05:002012-10-21T22:54:53.892-05:00Yes, it's quite impressive how uniform they al...Yes, it's quite impressive how uniform they all looked.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-24329176521956887402012-10-21T22:54:17.036-05:002012-10-21T22:54:17.036-05:00When you go, I'm sure you'll blog about al...When you go, I'm sure you'll blog about all the great food there.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-31467905940784335582012-10-21T22:53:50.354-05:002012-10-21T22:53:50.354-05:00We bought food and drinks from Starbucks, too. One...We bought food and drinks from Starbucks, too. One employee was just walking up and down stopping people from taking photos while they sipped their coffee. Oh well, it was still a lot of fun.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-25183217115073740312012-10-21T22:41:04.775-05:002012-10-21T22:41:04.775-05:00I think that "Lost in Translation" is re...I think that "Lost in Translation" is reason enough to go to Shibuya Crossing. :) This is a really interesting post. I would have expected that the Japanese would be helpful. Glad to know that was your experience1Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-70315720054051741622012-10-21T19:06:53.542-05:002012-10-21T19:06:53.542-05:00A fascinating glimpse into life in Tokyo and some ...A fascinating glimpse into life in Tokyo and some fun photos. The culture there varies so much it's great to see everyday snaps. Thanks for answering the question why everyone wears masks!jenny@atasteoftravelhttp://www.atasteoftravelblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-37500756802925240562012-10-20T04:53:38.086-05:002012-10-20T04:53:38.086-05:00I LOVE cosplay, too bad I don't look good in i...I LOVE cosplay, too bad I don't look good in it haha And I would like seeing a Japanese woman in kimono too, never had a chance to go to Japan yet.Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.comhttp://www.solitarywanderer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-91386735610526623852012-10-18T21:39:38.100-05:002012-10-18T21:39:38.100-05:00How fun! I love this, especially the kimonos.
I ha...How fun! I love this, especially the kimonos.<br />I had a good laugh about the cowboy boots and chaps.InsideJourneyshttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-89087627278188373472012-10-18T20:09:41.083-05:002012-10-18T20:09:41.083-05:00Fun post! and great pictures. The men in black ph...Fun post! and great pictures. The men in black photo looks like it was from a movie. I never would have thought it was real!Debbie @ European Travelistahttp://www.europeantravelista.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-76085986047393879712012-10-18T14:20:37.626-05:002012-10-18T14:20:37.626-05:00That was a very interesting cross section of obser...That was a very interesting cross section of observations from Japan. Thanks for sharing!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503676327555462834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-75096875298971673712012-10-18T07:28:15.439-05:002012-10-18T07:28:15.439-05:00I'm yet to visit. Japan continues to be on my ...I'm yet to visit. Japan continues to be on my "must visit" list.The Yum Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401523207811915718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-42726073431801318022012-10-18T00:42:17.527-05:002012-10-18T00:42:17.527-05:00Great post, Michele! The Japanese are some of the...Great post, Michele! The Japanese are some of the nicest and most polite people we've ever met. We got some help at the train stations too. We didn't see many of the Harajuku kids but were amazed at all the men in black. They work some crazy hours too. I loved Shibuya crossing. We got admonished for taking pictures of the crossing too despite buying a few cups from them. I never understood the big deal about it. Mary {The World Is A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.com