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[CheapyD]

Welcome to the YMIJ Forum!

This is place to read about all of CheapyD's adventures in Japan.
Feel free to post here with any comments or suggestions.

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FAQ (in progress)
Q: Why did you move to Tokyo?
A: Mrs. CheapyD (she is Japanese) got a great job here working doing legal work for a big insurance company. It was an offer we couldn't refuse.

Q: How did you meet Mrs. CheapyD?
A: We met in a nightclub (Twilo) in Manhattan. There is a long story behind us getting together, too long for this space.

Q: Do you speak Japanese?
A: No, not really. I know a little as I took some classes in NYC, but I am going to take more classes here.

Q: Do most Japanese speak/understand English?
A: Hardly. Although Japanese take compulsory English classes starting in Jr. High (I think), it seems that most do not understand very much English at all.

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[levi333]

Didn't know the Mrs. was Japanese. Can you say where she works? (if it hasnt already been posted)

[Saucy Jack]

Pretty cool. I'll be watching this forum for your latest adventures.

What would be really cool is if you had a digital camcorder and you documented your adventures. Then, you (or someone else, if you aren't skilled with video or just don't want to be hassled) could edit together some sort of documentary (or documentaries). Then, we could make a CheapyD in Japan DVD.

[FriskyTanuki]

I think Cheapy has finally gotten full of himself. This'll be an interesting forum to keep an eye on.

[Socheata]

I'm enjoying the threads thus far. Keep it up.

[Scorch]

This will quickly become the best forum here.

[radjago]

Your Ma, Ninja Pan!

Great name. When is the site launching?

[Liquid 2]

very cool, I'm gonna enjoy this forum

[woobacca]

Good stuff

[SpottedNigel]

Your Ma, Ninja Pan!

Dammit! You made me giggle...

[CardThrower21]

I love reading it so far, and the pictures are hilarious.

I hope no one tries to kancho you while you are there.

[WeaponX2099]

Please write about the Japanese Porn that is over there. Not hentai, just the porn with humans. Only humans.

[Maklershed]

Please write about the Japanese Porn that is over there. Not hentai, just the porn with humans. Only humans.

Isnt censored for some odd reason?

[cletus]

Have yoy ran into any Americans since you moved there?

[rabbitt]

I like this forum. It's pretty interesting to see some of the crazy things you see in Japan. Keep the pics comin'!

[Graystone]

Isnt censored for some odd reason?

In Japanese cultural it's shameful to show pubes. So it's blurred out in porn.

[SaraAB]

This is super sweet, those that are stuck in the land of absolutly horrendous customer service appreciate it greatly! I cant wait to read more.

[Eviltude]

Ya I'm wondering if 1) You speak Japanese?(How much if applicable) and 2) Does nearly everyone speak english like I imagine?

[sarausagi]

One request: try your hardest to get into J-rock and J-pop at least a little? Please? I study music and enjoy it quite a bit, and there are some truly terrific artists in Japan, that truly are every meaning of the word artist. And even the bubblegum stuff is better in Japan than it is here..so please? I'm so jealous you get to live where there's J-music available everywhere..so please..just like I know you are immersing yourself in every beautiful nature of Japan, please give the J-music a chance? Not telling you to stop liking Western music, just let it speak to your heart.

[AlbinoNinja]

this is quickly becoming one of my favorite forums. I knew Japan was different, but wow, some of these threads are hilarious! Keep it up cheapy!

Also, just wondering, can we post our own threads, just in case we want to ask questions to our man in Japan?

[Admiral Ackbar]

Cheapy, you have to do this!!!!

I was watchignt eh Daily Show and they ran a series of hilarious clips of celebrities in Japanese commercials. there was one with Arnold giving the peace sign. And another where Bruce Willis wore a gas tank on his back a-la Ghostbusters and went running to fill up a car while electricity was pouring out he nozzel. (that dooesn't seem safe.)

Anyway, you have to do the Commercial Celebrity Sighting Thread. Whenever you see some high and mighty celebrity in some absolutely absurd japanese commercial you'll have to post about it!

[CheapyD]

AA, you are gonna love this: http://www.japander.com/

Also, just wondering, can we post our own threads, just in case we want to ask questions to our man in Japan?

Post 'em here!

[crystalklear64]

Man.. I'm jealous. Cheapy you're a very lucky man. I swear I'll make it to Japan before I die!

[praystation]

As a gaijin, Is it really easy to get a seat in a crowded sinkansen? I heard japanese would get up and leave as soon as they see an English speaking Gaijin in Sinkansen.

[assassinX]

Take a picture of yourself in a group in japan. Also, take some pictures of the arcades :bouncy:

[praystation]

Anybody wants to answer my question above? I feel as if I am playing CounterStrike in this forum (Everybody seems to ignore me).

[BirdofTruth]

I havent seen to many answers to these people's questions. How did you meet an asian lady, do you speak japanese?, do all japps speak english?

[Zero_Kirby]

Very good forum ill keep up

[Droogs]

I'm coming to Japan this summer with my friend for graduation present from my dear mother...what's where to do there?