Learning about the Japanese Culture itself.. - Page 2

*Arrianna* · Oct 07, 2006, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Avenara

Oh yes! I am EXTREMELY curious about things like that. I've heard there is this weird tradition where you stick your two pointer fingers together and try to shove them up into someone's ass when their back is turned in school, through the clothes mind you. I was so shocked when I heard that. Is it true?

I've also heard that students will even try that with teachers, and that teachers won't try and help another teacher out if they are being picked on. I've also heard bullying is REALLY bad over in Japan and again, no one tries to stop the bully from bullying.

It's called Kancho and evidently English teachers from other countries run into it alot. The male ones anyway. Editorial from an English teacher. Mind you his students were 7-9th graders. Maybe it's not as common in high school.

Edit: You know, I'm pretty sure Kancho isn't what *~Cookies&Cream~* wanted to talk about.

Melarik Laokuzzia · Oct 13, 2006, 12:16 PM

well what about holidays?
do you celebrate any that are similar to other contries. like white day and valentines day? (i think that's what it was called, me apologies if it's wrong)

*blue_rebel* · Oct 13, 2006, 11:26 PM

White Day and Valentine's Day are not holidays in Japan. But yes, like in any other country, people do give choccies and other stuff to people. It's very common for Japanese girls to confess their feelings towards guys on Valentine's Day after giving them prezzies.

Kaijudozero · Oct 15, 2006, 02:54 PM

tell me about some jap culture
like what do the jap practice on
and day to day life patterns
this would help me so much in my
manga!!

*blue_rebel* · Oct 15, 2006, 08:27 PM

Hahah, shouldn't it be the other way round? You learn about the Japanese lifestyle by reading manga.

I don't get what you mean by "what do the Japanese practice on"... practice what?

A suggestion for you : why don't you pick out several situations in the manga that you have read that you may not understand and post them here? Then I can help you figure out what's going on.

Kaijudozero · Oct 15, 2006, 08:36 PM

no i meant MY manga that i write and draw for!
by practice i mean like their lifestyle and what they do in their day to day life that isnt done in the u.s i guess.

*blue_rebel* · Oct 15, 2006, 09:40 PM

Well, if that's the case it's gonna be a bit difficult for us to relate to you everything that goes on in the life of a typical Japanese person.

Plus, I'm not Japanese - and I may have been an exchange student for half a year but I don't think I really lived the life of a Japanese student.

Some things you CAN do, as an alternative:

1) Travel to Japan and stay there for a year
2) Correspond with a Japanese friend or e-pal (go to JapanGuide to find one)
3) Read lots and lots of manga - the non-fantasy ones, at least, to get a realistic view of the Japanese lifestyle

Or you could tell us what, in particular, you would like to know.

Where lifestyles are concerned, I wouldn't know where to start.

Melarik Laokuzzia · Oct 17, 2006, 01:18 PM

I had a question but I forgot. Gomensai...that's right..right -\\\\\\- oh man.
no I don't think it's I forgot it's I have too many XD.

Well....how bout a really weird question?
how old do you have to be to drive there XD.
DAO, the only think I could get out.

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Melarik Laokuzzia Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I'm not but I wish I were in MADURAI! Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 260	well what about holidays? do you celebrate any that are similar to other contries. like white day and valentines day? (i think that's what it was called, me apologies if it's wrong)
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Kaijudozero Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A place surrounded by demons Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 129	Re: Learning about the Japanese Culture itself.. tell me about some jap culture like what do the jap practice on and day to day life patterns this would help me so much in my manga!! __________________ When all else fails.....RUN!!!!!!! Thanx sasurai hell
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blue_rebel God's Little Girl Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,866 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Credits: 16,283	Re: Learning about the Japanese Culture itself.. Hahah, shouldn't it be the other way round? You learn about the Japanese lifestyle by reading manga. I don't get what you mean by "what do the Japanese practice on"... practice what? A suggestion for you : why don't you pick out several situations in the manga that you have read that you may not understand and post them here? Then I can help you figure out what's going on. __________________ Visit my blog here!
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Kaijudozero Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A place surrounded by demons Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 129	Re: Learning about the Japanese Culture itself.. no i meant MY manga that i write and draw for! by practice i mean like their lifestyle and what they do in their day to day life that isnt done in the u.s i guess. __________________ When all else fails.....RUN!!!!!!! Thanx sasurai hell
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blue_rebel God's Little Girl Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,866 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Credits: 16,283	Re: Learning about the Japanese Culture itself.. Well, if that's the case it's gonna be a bit difficult for us to relate to you everything that goes on in the life of a typical Japanese person. Plus, I'm not Japanese - and I may have been an exchange student for half a year but I don't think I really lived the life of a Japanese student. Some things you CAN do, as an alternative: 1) Travel to Japan and stay there for a year 2) Correspond with a Japanese friend or e-pal (go to JapanGuide to find one) 3) Read lots and lots of manga - the non-fantasy ones, at least, to get a realistic view of the Japanese lifestyle Or you could tell us what, in particular, you would like to know. Where lifestyles are concerned, I wouldn't know where to start. __________________ Visit my blog here!
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Melarik Laokuzzia Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I'm not but I wish I were in MADURAI! Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 260	Re: Learning about the Japanese Culture itself.. I had a question but I forgot. Gomensai...that's right..right -\\\\\\- oh man. no I don't think it's I forgot it's I have too many XD. Well....how bout a really weird question? how old do you have to be to drive there XD. DAO, the only think I could get out.
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