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04-09-2008, 01:09 PM

1. Which Japanese city do you live in/come from? Where is this in Japan?
I live in Yokohama, work in Tokyo


2. What do you think of the weather in your city?
Great in Autumn/Winter/Spring, nasty in the summer


3. Are there a lot of foreigners? What is the attitude towards foreigners in your city?
Yes, no attitude whatsoever really - people just accept them as part of life (well, apart from the black vans...outside shinjuku station today they were ranting about how china should be removed from the planet hahaha!)


4. I have an interest in Japanese culture and history. Are there any places of interest you would recommend in your city?
Sengaku-ji in Shinagawa has a cool story behind it (the 47 ronin)



5. What is going to the cinema like in Japan? Are all the films in Japanese?
All the Japanese films are in Japanese, hollywood movies are in English with subtitles

6. Are there any local clubs or associations where a foreigner could meet people?
No idea? Maybe a friendship party thing - loads advertised in metropolis magazine


7. What is local business like in the area? Are there a lot of shops?
You dont need me to answer that haha


8. Are there any cultural events or celebrations in your city?
probably but i havent really noticed anything


9. What sports are popular in your city?
Baseball... pretty much it really (I hate baseball )


10. What is it about your city that makes it special?
not a lot to be honest... it is just like London with lots of Japanese people haha - Shinjuku has a funky smell though if that is any help?
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