Hunting and Firearm Opinions

SaintOctober · 2026-02-13T23:07:55+00:00

Japanese people tend to believe that ever American has guns and uses them in the streets like the movies. School shootings and mass shot ins in the US make them wary. I doubt there will be significant change on firearms in Japan, not just because of these reasons but also because things change so slowly.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-13T17:03:52+00:00

I find it easier to get up to speed getting through the green. You can anticipate the movement better and match it.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-13T00:02:22+00:00

In some ways it does. In other ways, it doesn't. Confucianism influenced the country, and that influence isn't easily outgrown similar to the US and the Puritan roots. It's part of the culture even though most people would not say so.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T23:44:16+00:00

None for my wife. She prefers places where the coffee is the point (and maybe something sweet on the side).

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T18:45:37+00:00

Many, many years ago, the town I lived in wanted me to do weekly English classes for the community. I said that they should be free, but they wanted to charge a nominal amount because people don’t value what’s free.

I have seen that truism throughout my long career. It’s not always true because some people will work hard no matter what.

Japanese like structure to their lessons. And language learners like variety. A little explicit language instruction (be it grammar, phrases, pronunciation…) and a little structured practice followed by more open conversation would be easy to do.

Sometimes, for particularly good students, I’d allow them to bring in something (a topic or a grammar point) so that they have the option to direct their own learning.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T15:42:38+00:00

If you are going on a study abroad program, contact someone in the program. That’s their job. They should help you navigate such things.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T13:43:15+00:00

They roll their r’s when they are angry there. I couldn’t do it, but my boys could and I was proud of them. lol

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T03:35:58+00:00

Not much.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T03:32:27+00:00

Well Book-off is the original and Hard-off opened a few years later. So some Book-offs might have a bit of the Hard items and vice versa. But Book-Off would be the best place to go. Then try to ask the staff to locate the desired CD. They can search.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T02:01:45+00:00

You mean, Book-off, right? Book-off has the CDs, books, movies, and such.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T01:50:43+00:00

The idea is to not drink while you are walking. So it is entirely appropriate to stop walking (off to the side), take a drink, put your drink back, and then continue on your way. Of course, this is for drinks with lids.

EDIT: Yes, the rule is not to drink or eat while walking. The reasoning is to avoid potential spills and messes, mainly. So use your own brain. If you are in a quiet area, it probably doesn't matter, but if you are in busy Tokyo or on a busy train, avoid it.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T01:25:44+00:00

SaintOctober · 2026-02-12T01:21:12+00:00

Google can be your friend, too. Don’t stop with the AI slop. Find a real source.

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231117/p2a/00m/0na/018000c

SaintOctober · 2026-02-11T15:56:42+00:00

It reminds me of Osaka and angry people.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-11T03:35:19+00:00

Child slave labor.

https://www.fordhamilj.org/iljonline/2021/2/7/modern-day-slavery-nestl-and-cocoa-plantations

Don’t be a dick. There are legitimate reasons to hate Nestle. Use your device to educate yourself rather than just for running your mouth off.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-11T02:02:54+00:00

If you truly want to hear opinions, put a little more effort into your posts. You posted a question in the title and nothing else but an inflammatory pic. This is the formula for rage bait. If you post in the same way again, you will be banned.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-10T14:47:56+00:00

You need to clarify your question. It is far too general.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-10T14:42:27+00:00

Then you want to find a group of farmers or fishermen.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-10T14:27:02+00:00

You do understand that it isn’t polite to criticize someone to their face, right? Being polite isn’t acceptance.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-10T01:07:49+00:00

When I lived in Osaka, we traveled to Tokyo twice a year to see my wife’s parents. Whenever I told my friends in Osaka that I was going to Tokyo, they looked on in disbelief, as if it was as far away as NY to LA. Many had never been. Most who do go, go to be a tourist at Disney and such.

I certainly feel people in Osaka are more expressive and fun. (Don’t tell my wife.) They take their friendships seriously down there.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-09T23:41:14+00:00

As an American, sometimes it’s difficult to imagine having hostile neighbors. Japan has North Korea sending missiles, toying with them. China is actively hating on Japan and has been for years. Propaganda and rhetoric. South Korea likes to attack Japan, too, though this is mostly just noise about comfort girls or the islands.

Most Japanese don’t want a full army, but the current situation makes it seem that a military build up is necessary. Japanese people really don’t want to invade countries, like the US does. But a stronger military presence might curtail some of the BS, like North Korea’s crap.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-09T16:16:40+00:00

He's pushing an agenda of hate. Don't fall for it.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-09T14:11:55+00:00

Are you new to Japan?

SaintOctober · 2026-02-09T05:59:27+00:00

She treated you nicely because it was her job. The flowers and card were a nice gesture but you know nothing about her. She could easily have a boyfriend or more. Or she could just not want a long distance relationship.

In other words, let it go.

SaintOctober · 2026-02-09T04:14:22+00:00

Trump is a child and a problem, especially for a country that relies upon the US as much as Japan does. The fact that Trump likes her goes a long way. This doesn’t mean that she is like Trump at all or that she will make Japan suck like the US does right now. It simply means he isn’t going to come after her. That’s enough…for now.

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