While the Anime Addicts are on vacation they’ve recorded some special “story time” episodes for you. Having lived in Japan, the hosts have a unique perspective on the homeland of anime – a topic of interest for many anime viewers. We discuss the process of finding a job and moving to Japan in-depth.
We answer the questions in mailbags, on special shows, and in person, but they keep coming up. Well, back by popular demand is a Japan Questionnaire. With 2 Asian Studies Minors and over 5 cumulative years living in Japan between the hosts we answer your questions about the land of the rising sun.
Questions Include:
Chris – facebook- What is the home video market like in Japan compared to the states? Why are their blu-rays and DVDs so expensive compared to the states.
Leanne- Facebook – How common are pets in Japan? Do people often have pets like hamsters, rabbits, snakes?
Alan – facebook – I was at my local bike shop loitering around and over heard one of the employees helping a young lady pick out a road bike because she was going to the glorious nippon. So my question is, how is cycling in japan? Are there bike lanes? And is it reasonable to use a bike as the main mode of transportation?
Tony Spiffy Piggy Pankey – Facebook – How often have you encountered people following Shinto and, on average, how enthusiastic would you say they are about it?
Cortney – Facebook – The commercials in Japan are so different than North America. Are all commercials like that in Japan?
Ivonne – Facebook – is it true that the people will walk around foreigners to avoid being rude to them.
Ferdinand – Facebook – What’s the difference between the special education in Japan and the U.S.?
Stephen – Facebook – A lot of people have asked about the anime fan-scene in Japan, and how prevalent anime is. But how common are other properties, like Star Trek and Star Wars, to name two? Is there a lot of publicity, merchandise, etc. for things like Marvel movies and similar things, or are they similarly relegated to otaku-dom? Do ‘regular’ people talk about popular TV and movies at all, or are they only reserved for the geeks.
Nathan – facebook – Do you think living in Japan has changed you? And if it did, was it noticeable by your friends and family?
Kazuo: How do you get to live and work in Japan?
Kazuo: Is it true that everyone lives in itty-bitty living spaces?
Kazuo: How does crime compare? Are you afraid to walk alone at night in certain areas?
Kazuo: What’s a brotha gotta do to pick up some honeys in Japan? What is dating like?
Kazuo: Since men and women are viewed so differently in Japan, does this reflect on foreign women? Are they treated the same as Japanese women?
Kazuo: Can you survive in Japan without speaking the language? What would some challenges be?
Kazuo: What is it like to drive in Japan? Some horror stories? Or is everyone on point?
Kazuo: I heard that going to see a movie in japan can be more expensive than the states. Are there any other things that surprised you by the difference in cost?
Kazuo: Top 5 pros and cons about living in Japan.
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