What are your interests for Japan?

[Apollo]

Hi my name is Emmanuel
I'm new is this forum

Welcome Emmunuel!!

 

[Nuala]

Hi my name is Emmanuel
I'm new is this forum

There is a forum called Members Introduction, feel free to post in that forum..
So flores what are your interests in Japan?

 

[Dekamaster]

I started out with an anime, Voltes V way back when I was a kid. I took Japanese Language (2 courses) as part of my foreign language requirement in College. I also had a Japanese Foreign Relations course, thinking I could have enough units for a minor in Japanese Studies. Too bad, I still had to take Asian History and another elective. I am interested also in their philosophies, and how they achieve haromony in nature and in personal relations.

 

[subarna]

My interest for Japan date back from my childhood with the I have my dream Japanese people are great the ones I consider friends, anyway...but then, my nepali friends are great too..I guess it's just friends that are great..
Traditional japan is very beautiful. I like to watch them . I love the precision and beauty of cha no yu.When people I included Japanese women or Japanese girls in "Japanese people arer friendship or more". I didn't want to be sexist, as there are girls and women on the forum as well. Then I guess if you're interested in Japanese girls, it's not only for sex but also for their mentality and friendship too or Japanese mentality and people in general.

 

[Malaika]

My interest for japan is the anime/manga of course, and then the food/people/culture, etc.

That's basically it. *shrugs*

I mean its very popular, japanese - the language I mean, and the same goes for the rest.

 

[Rayc]

I like Japan since it is the Land of the Rising Sun and a country with soem much of old culture.

Of course, nowadays, they are more Americanised, but I like the old of culture ans the respect for elders and things like that.

 

[tokyobo]

I like Japan because I'm doing well here, I have a great family, and wonderful friends.

Tokyobo
www.eol-japan.com

 

[iwao]

my all time favourites of what I like:
historic and contemporary architecture (I haven't read that word in this thread)
gardens
food and tea(ceremony)
people
open mindedness to technical progress (compared to Germany)

 

[Silverbackman]

I started to like Japan first through video games, then when I got a bit older I became very interested in some Anime such as Dragonball Z but not all Anime.

Now I am very interested in the culture and way of life. Japan is very different from any other country in the world. It is a blend of western and traditional culture mixed into one country. I am still also very interested in video games that orignate from Japan and the martial arts they attain. The japanese sword is also trully a great sword.

 

[SirFerlex]

The Bonsai

Hi Frineds

I new in the community, i like the Bonsais and all relationated with this.

www.bonsaiworld.org

 

[enix_fan]

pretty much i like everything about japan.

 

[Rgchrono]

me, I like the language. The main fact that the accent is like spanish is a plus for me. Not only that but Japanese shares some, not all, grammar points with spanish. Kind of cool and has helped me with the 3 japanese classes I've taken in college. ^_^

 

[Spud_Hed]

well ive been absolutley obsessed with everything japanese since a school mate showed me pics and video of the holiday his family took to tokyo when i was 5. i love the culture, cinema both anime and live action movies the language and the mind blowing technology, hell i sleep on a futon in a room full of imported japanese movie posters the only thing i dont have is tatami mat flooring, its the closest ill get for a long while yet, my own little slice of japan here in the middle of nowhere, uk

 

[TenMonGaKuSha]

The whole world is interested in its way. Every country has something to offer (at least a cup of good coffee ) and I'm not entirely devoted to Japan. The country where I live (look at the flag under my nick) is much different from any Asian country. I've always liked geography and my interest for many countries has enlarged since I was in elementary school. However, I've started to do aikido and I've seen Akira Kurosawa movies + some anime + Eiji Joshikawa's "Miyamoto Musashi" novel, which led me to learn more about this country. Of course, everybody knows about Japan's technological development and about some specifics such are: martial arts, cool cars, ww2 kamikaze, ikebana etc. Though I'm not yet fully aware of the way of life in Japan. That's why I came here and I'll keep searching for more information about Japan.
Since I'm a student in a quite poor country (one of the poorest in Europe) I've begun searching for a foreign country where I could continue my work. Besides West Europe, Japan looks quite good and I've started to learn Japanese. It is very interesting so I've decided to try applying over there.

D

 

[Rickmaster]

castle are big and cold. I dont like it

 

[annie2004]

Everything about Japan fascinates me...!!!

...and I haven't even had the privelege to go to Japan yet..
That is one of my dreams...to come to this rich old and new culture..and I would love to live there for a while..
I like the calligraphy..have tried it and used it in my artwork..
The old art in Japan is truly amazing..
I could go on and on...

If I can't go there, then I am sure my hip hop artist son will travel to Japan.

Thank god for the www so we can "travel" around the world every day, and learn new things...

 

[EnzoHonda]

There are certain Japanese things that I like specifically: anime, console RPGs, Zen Buddhism, green tea. However, it also seems as though things I like in general (and that are available almost anywhere) are somehow a little bit better in Japan. For example: I like Japanese cars and motorcycles. Sure I can get them in Canada(and have), but why not go to the source? I like technology, petite women, and big cities. Maybe when I get to Japan my preconcieved notions will be broken. I don't know, but for now I enjoy being interested in Japan. It gives me something to do between essays.

 

[FireyRei]

You missed out 'Nothing in particular' in the voting choice.

I live & work here & that's it, Japan is just another place.

 

[Xiaolung]

I am a Japanese-Canadian - 3rd Gen. I have grown up with Japanese sensibilities all my life. It was only when I became an adult that I began studying Japan - it's language, history and culture - more aggressively.

Anyway, this is my first post.

 

[senator]

Always good to know if we are here for the same reason or not... This is a multiple answer poll, so choose as many as you want.

My interest for Japan date back from my childhood with the anime on tv. I have done judo and karate when I was respectively 6 and 14-15 years old,. I have been a video game addict as a teenager. But all this was forgotten when I met my wife and I came to Japan.Now I am interested in the culure in general (history, language, religion/traditions...)., the people and the food.

I would like more than 10 categories for my poll. Thomas is it possible ?

can i eat japaness?

 

[Satoshi_M]

Hah...there isn't a choice for "all"!

 

[bigirl1983]

I love everything in japan except the food: i hate sushi!!!

 

[Aaron Tan]

girls,cars,games,movies~~

 

[Ikyoto]

I love everything in japan except the food: i hate sushi!!!

GASP! How could you not like it?

Sigh... That's it. You've broken my heart.

 

[DarkGhost]

I'm interested in Japanese (traditional) culture, linguistics and food (I love Japanese seafood!)