Another harajuku question.
 

In general do people mind if you take pictures of them?

I figured as much. thanks.

Just as Josh puts it, I think it's totally up to the individual. If you're going to take a picture of someone, you should ask politely first...unless it's an event or something and a bunch of other people are doing the same thing. Personally, I'd be flattered if someone took pictures of me ¦3

syashin totte ii desu ka?

learn it

Are you kidding? They go to Harajuku to get pics taken of them! I go there about twice a month so I know. I see just about the same faces on the bridge over the railroad everytime I go there. They know very well how to pose for the pics, too.

Still, I do recommend that you ask for permission first if you want to take close-up shots, just in case...

Yeah, i intend to ask permission, and their names. i want to write a book on Harajuku fashion.

That's really cool! I'm sure they'll happily let you take pictures if you tell them they're going to be famous! XD Can I get a copy when it's finished? ¦3

yeah. probably in like 10 years. im trying to start but its hard. but of course you can get a free copy.

that means what now?

What is this "sya"? :D

Fashion is about getting your picture taken. If you don't like it, don't stand around all day dolled up. But ask first :3

sha/sya same thing...romaji isn't an indefinate as far as spelling goes

example:

tsu and tu
or
shi and si

different styles of romanization but the same thing :mtongue:

asking permission to take a pic

"Is it O.K. if I take a picture?"

If you want to use keigo (honorific) form, say "Shashin o totte yoroshii desu ka?" But, considering it's a casual, everyday event featuring a lot of young people, just use "ii."

HORA KONOYARU KOCCHI MITTE, IMA SHASHIN TOROUN DA sometimes works too

Do you think one of you can write it to i can say it. im not good with letter sounds.
pwetty pweez?

sah-sheen toe-tay e des kah

LMAO I love coming up with the most impolite ways to say things, just for laughs. You beat me to it >.<

Althought, I think they'd just run away XD

Shyah-sheen toe-teh ee dess kah?

I got the impression it was similar guidelines to cosplayers at an anime convention - if people are clearly in costume they most likely won't mind you taking photos of them, but they'd probably prefer that you ask first so they can pose and give you a good picture :) Don't be afraid to ask though, all the people I asked to take photos of on that bridge were very obliging and nice. Apparently the cosplayers mainly come out on a Sunday though, so remember to go on the right day!

I saw more tourists in Harajuku than anywhere else I went in Japan, so I'd bet the regular cosplayers are very much used to tourists who can't speak Japanese. If you hold up your camera and just say 'okay?' they'll probably figure out what you're after.

I'm just giving you a hard time over your dialect :D Kansai or Kanto, I'm not sure which

sore wa jibun no ben dayo. tsukurimashita demo namae wa naissu yo ;)

something like
'hey asshole look over here im going to take your picture now' in not so nice japanese

Maybe you should give it a name so we can identify it if we ever see it anywhere else ¦3

そーだね。じゃ、ペットスエット！

Several years ago I would have been like WTF, but nothing like this surprises me anymore, having seen the same kind of stuff in Taiwan countless times, and even dared to drink a lot of it. Actually, the drinks with the weirdest names I find the most delicious ¦3 I still love sarsaparilla the best! I long for a can of it right now... *drools*

i hear ya there.
*gives e-can of stuff* its all i can do.

Sarsaparilla, just what every growing cowboy needs.

Indeed... I would like to drink a can every morning to start the day. Well, I guess I would get sick of it pretty soon, and I would hate to get sick of something I love so much. Mmmmm I still want some right now ;]

But how does it taste? Looks a bit like vanilla coke on the outside

I love this stuff
mmmmm, i want some right now.

Hmmm, you really have to taste it for yourself. It's hard to describe, and I havn't had it in a long time, so it would be really difficult for me to come up with something. The description would probably be inaccurate anyway if I tried.
I guess...it tastes awesome! ¦3

Are there any Asian markets that you have access to in your area? They usually have sarsaparilla along with various other Asian style drinks. I get mine from this Ranch 99 market at this mall called Pacific East Mall in San Francisco. It's a 2 1/2 drive, and usually a planned day-long trip, so we don't go often...that's why I'm missing it so bad DX Last time I was there was...a long time ago.

Whoa, what's that green one in the middle... melon flavor... mmm, I've never had that flavor before. I love melon flavors! I want some of that now too...

kawaii ramen pocky ramune chan desu ne ^o^/~

I'll get my girlfriend to bring me a couple :3 Those Asian drinks usually have a flavor that can't be explained, for better or worse

Exactly. They always use the most interesting flavors, that why I love them so much. I mean, even basic flavors like melon are nearly non-existent here in the U.S. unless it's a really unknown brand of drink or something. IT'S MELON! IT'S A BASIC FRUIT! COME ON! YOU HAVE EVERY OTHER FRUIT FLAVOR! That's my argument. ¦3

Bwahaha, oh stop it you

I can't bear to tell my girl, but Ramune tastes like sugar water

I'd love a cactus flavored drink though! I can only take so much cherry flavored everything

Yes, cherry flavor gets very boring, but cactus...that sounds interesting. I would love to try that flavor. I wonder what it would taste like...