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Are there used chop sticks on the side of the roads?
For the last time FD: Japan isn’t a part of China.
Is the wagyu as good as advertised?
Yes. But it’s so rich and fatty you couldn’t enjoy a massive portion like you could an American style cut like a porterhouse.

worth trying for sure. I’ve probably only had it half a dozen times though.
 

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Had Wagyu last month, $35 an once.....$270 for 8 ounces (for those who cant multiply)

Its a favorite, you would have to have it in order to understand.
 

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Bump. I’ve lived in Japan for 8 years. Ask me anything.
 

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Do you have a California roll there ?
 

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I remember eating a eal roll not knowing it was eal. I wanted to puke just thinking about that snake looking thing squirming around .. never again
 

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Do the bars serve Kamikaze shots?

No. Nor “sake bombs”. In fact “sake” just means alcohol. What American call Sake is actually Japanese spirits brewer with rice. 日本酒 “nihonshu” which literally translated means Japan-alcohol
 
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How long did it take you to learn to speak Japanese?
Do they speak English in the city?
 
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If it hasn't been asked already, have you spoken to many older Japanese about WWII?

I'm curious what modern day sentiment in Japan is about them joining Germany's side in the war and attacking Pearl Harbor. Then of course the bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki.

I'm interested in their perspective.
 
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What’s the best spicy Mayo I can buy? I’ve been mixing hot sauce and Mayo to put in my rice for flavor.

What else could I put in my rice besides soy sauce?
 

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I bet the old timers still hate America’s ass
 

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Have you swam with the monkeys at the hot springs?

any pictures of cool ancient temples in your area?

we see all the K pop stuff and weird modern Japanese culture. Is there people keeping it old school like modern day samurai?

what’s better? Samurai or ninja?
 
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I bet the old timers still hate America’s ass

Old people are generally more receptive of me than younger folks. I’ve never seen or heard anyone talking bad about America because of the war.

I thought the exact same thing before I came. And have been surprised by the complete lack of animosity.
 

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How long did it take you to learn to speak Japanese?
Do they speak English in the city?

one of the most challenging things I’ve done in my life. Talk about humble pie.

about 3 years to become conversational and not need any help at the doctors etc.

reading is a whole other beast. I’m still
barely semi-literate.

Of all the counties I’ve visited I would say this one speaks the least amount of English. Hiroshima city has more than usual because of all the tourists.
 

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