traveling to japan - Page 2

PsycKho · (#11 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBraden

These prefectures (Iwate, Miyagi, Aomori, Fukushima,etc.) are going to need lots of economic help in the years to come. As a tourist, I will be visiting those areas when o go back in Nov. 2012. I will make an effort to visit many places and spend money where I can. That's one way we can help these people who have had their lives and livelihood disrupted. I wish they would accept tips, but they don't....

They don't? What do you mean? They just don't want any tip at all?

JohnBraden · (#12 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsycKho

They don't? What do you mean? They just don't want any tip at all?

It is not customary for tips to be accepted for services rendered. There is no tipping at the restaurants, bars, taxis, etc. Some gratuities are included in the price.

It would be nice, though, to be able to hand over a 5000yen bill for a 3000yen meal and leave a good tip. I would do that. Sadly, that's not considered normal behavior.

PsycKho · (#13 (**permalink**))

Mhh. What happens if you do it anyway? ._. They feel insulted or does that just makes you looks like a fool? Because if it's just the second option, you don't really mind their opinion about you and help em anyway : p

ryuurui · (#14 (**permalink**))

dude, you're from Chicago, where is your cvreativity? Stick as gun to their heads and spit out through clenched teeth "Take.that.tip.or..."

JohnBraden · (#15 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryuurui

dude, you're from Chicago, where is your cvreativity? Stick as gun to their heads and spit out through clenched teeth "Take.that.tip.or..."

I live in Chicago, but I'm from Madrid....

ryuurui · (#16 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBraden

I live in Chicago, but I'm from Madrid....

Ah well we are all from soemwhere else, but you know what i mean

MMM · (#17 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jusa

If I were in similar situation, I would post-pone the trip. To me it isn't about my safety of going there, it's about considering the country's situation and not wanting to additionally burden them right during this time. It's just what I would do; change the tickets to a different date much later.

I agree. Unless you are going specifically as part of an organized relief effort, please stay clear of affected areas.

ryuurui · (#18 (**permalink**))

you guys may want to have a look at this as well

Green Mountain Daily:: The Fukushima nuclear plant lost containment integrity and is leaking radiation

BobbyCooper · (#19 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryuurui

you guys may want to have a look at this as well

Green Mountain Daily:: The Fukushima nuclear plant lost containment integrity and is leaking radiation

This is the worst thing wich could happen to Japan. The country is just to civilized for such an incident. Why did they not shut down 50 year old Nuclear Plants? I even heard that they had many more problems with particular the one in Fukushima?!

cherib61 · (#20 (**permalink**))

Are you still going ?