what's bad in japan?

[SoundSev3n]

Okay so no different than most organized crime.

Could I assume the recreational drug scene is more or less the same as most other places?

[MMM]

Originally Posted by SoundSev3n

Okay so no different than most organized crime.

Could I assume the recreational drug scene is more or less the same as most other places?

No. recreational drugs are very illegal in Japan, and people are not public at all about drug use.

Every hear about Paul McCartney's trip to jail in Japan?

[SoundSev3n]

no i haven't but i'm googling it now out of boredom.

so it's not gonna be easy getting some stuff if i go out for the night?

[MMM]

Originally Posted by SoundSev3n

no i haven't but i'm googling it now out of boredom.

so it's not gonna be easy getting some stuff if i go out for the night?

I would not plan on doing recreational drugs in Japan. It's the fastest and easiest way to be jailed or deported. Japanese have little sympathy for drug users.

[SoundSev3n]

wow. it's not that big among 20 somethings?

i'm not an addict, i just think certain things go well with others.

guess i'll have to do without, i sure-as-shit ain't bringing my own.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by SoundSev3n

wow. it's not that big among 20 somethings?

i'm not an addict, i just think certain things go well with others.

guess i'll have to do without, i sure-as-shit ain't bringing my own.

It's not nonexistant, but is certainly much less prevalent than the west.

Plan on going without, and you never know, you might get lucky.

[SoundSev3n]

I'm sure if I get out and about something will pop up eventually... but it's not worth being booted and never allowed back, not to mention jail-time.

What about prostitution? (i know these posts look bad for me, i have other genuine concerns and intentions when it comes to visiting Japan but these subjects are coming up in conversation right now among friends and possible travel companions here.)

[edit] is it legal/illegal?

[Paul11]

Originally Posted by SoundSev3n

I'm sure if I get out and about something will pop up eventually... but it's not worth being booted and never allowed back, not to mention jail-time.

What about prostitution? (i know these posts look bad for me, i have other genuine concerns and intentions when it comes to visiting Japan but these subjects are coming up in conversation right now among friends and possible travel companions here.)

[edit] is it legal/illegal?

1) People who do use drugs in Japan are less likely to tell you about it than in the states. Harder to find.

2) Prostitution is historically present and open (look at any old literature or drama about days long past - i.e the floating world or the water world). It's illegal and permitted (maybe tolerated is a better word).

[MMM]

Originally Posted by SoundSev3n

I'm sure if I get out and about something will pop up eventually... but it's not worth being booted and never allowed back, not to mention jail-time.

What about prostitution? (i know these posts look bad for me, i have other genuine concerns and intentions when it comes to visiting Japan but these subjects are coming up in conversation right now among friends and possible travel companions here.)

[edit] is it legal/illegal?

Technically it is illegal, but considered a victimless crime, and is tolerated if done subtley. Most of it occurs in "pink salons", but sometimes those places do not cater to foreigners.

[Paul11]

Originally Posted by MMM

Technically it is illegal, but considered a victimless crime, and is tolerated if done subtley. Most of it occurs in "pink salons", but sometimes those places do not cater to foreigners.

Yeah, many places require an introduction by someone currently part of the "in group." They're usually run by yakuza and if they let e foreigner in they will probably tell you a way higher price after and attempt to exort more money.