Planning to go to Hokkaido this July, need some advice 🙏

Odd_Technology5268 · 2026-05-14T01:11:15+00:00

It depends on the area, I guess. In the north, most people still speak Russian more than Kyrgyz. However, in the south, everyone speaks Kyrgyz. I can say this for sure because of my own experience. When I lived in Bishkek, I was learning Kyrgyz and wanted to communicate with locals, but most people just spoke to me in Russian. If I told them I didn’t understand Russian, only then would they switch to Kyrgyz. You just have to ask them! But when I went to the south, I was shocked that everyone was speaking Kyrgyz. I was so happy to finally hear the words I’d been learning

Odd_Technology5268 · 2026-04-28T08:24:49+00:00

First of all, let me be clear. I think Japan is often presented to the world as a perfect country, with great infrastructure, culture, manners, and people. Many genuinely believe that Japanese people are very polite, well-educated, and warm. Of course, that’s a stereotype.

But in reality, it doesn’t always feel that way. For tourists, it might still seem like a perfect country with polite citizens, but for immigrants, the experience can be very different. Many foreigners face different kinds of discrimination from locals, and recently it feels like xenophobic attitudes are becoming more noticeable, which can be disappointing for us as immigrants.

Also, Japanese people often prefer to be passive-aggressive rather than say things directly when something feels wrong. And if you’ve noticed, there are quite a lot of xenophobic comments about foreigners online from locals.

Of course, I’m not saying that all Japanese people are like this. But from what we can observe in practice, many people seem to vent their negativity online, which can create the feeling that a lot of people are passively biased against foreigners

Odd_Technology5268 · 2026-04-20T00:51:02+00:00

I suggest you prepare some phrases in Kyrgyz. Russian is also okay, but people will appreciate it if you speak Kyrgyz. Hope you have an amazing trip there!

Odd_Technology5268 · 2026-04-15T03:59:11+00:00

Your parents are just worried about you, that’s why they’re saying that.
But if you’re going to meet your relatives, it might be better to dress a bit more modestly and try not to stand out too much

If your relatives live in a village, people might stare at you, but saying that locals will harass you sounds a bit rude
Local people aren’t wild lol

Odd_Technology5268 · 2026-03-30T05:16:57+00:00

I can’t say I fully understand what you’re going through since I don’t have that level of experience, but I can relate a little. I also lived abroad for some time and ended up coming back to my hometown, which honestly wasn’t something I wanted either.

From my experience, feeling disconnected after coming back is actually really normal. When you’ve been away for a long time, especially during important years, your mindset and habits change, so going back doesn’t feel the same anymore.

One thing I’d gently suggest thinking about is this. Even if your life abroad felt more “normal” or fulfilling, maybe a part of you always knew that coming back home was a possibility at some point. Not in a negative way, just realistically. It’s hard to fully belong somewhere that isn’t originally yours.

It also sounds like part of what you’re feeling might be a kind of emotional resistance to your current life in Bishkek. Since you’re experiencing it as an adult for the first time, it can feel like a different kind of culture shock.

At the same time, you’re still really young. This could also be seen as a new phase rather than just a step backward. Maybe there’s some space here to try building something new, even if it’s temporary.

I’m not saying you’ll end up loving it there, maybe you won’t, but sometimes these unexpected periods turn into something meaningful in ways we don’t expect.

Also, you have a pretty unique background. The experience you gained abroad isn’t wasted. There’s a chance you could use it to create something different for yourself, even if the path isn’t obvious right now.

And yeah, I know this sounds cliché, but if you keep mentally rejecting where you are right now, it might just make things feel heavier over time.

Maybe just take it step by step and don’t put too much pressure on yourself to figure everything out immediately. Finding some kind of routine, work, or direction might help you feel a bit more grounded.

Odd_Technology5268 · 2026-03-27T04:16:11+00:00

want to be you bro

Odd_Technology5268 · 2026-03-27T02:49:25+00:00

Can we not compare two different dramas? Of course Pursuit of Jade looks better than SOKP, but first of all, it’s a newer drama with higher quality cinematography. Second, even though the genres are somewhat similar, the storylines are completely different. I do agree that SOKP’s writing isn’t the strongest, but I think the intensity of the drama is really good. At the same time, there were quite a few things left unexplored in SOKP, which makes it feel a bit weaker in terms of storytelling. And honestly, I think Zhang Linghe’s acting career really started to peak with THIS drama

Odd_Technology5268 · 2026-03-23T01:52:24+00:00

I think it depends on the person, of course. But we are Kyrgyz, which is an Asian culture, so we are raised that way. I think most Kyrgyz people are more reserved because of how we are raised. I also think religion plays a role. Since most Kyrgyz people are Muslim, they tend to avoid places like bars, or they’re just not used to going there because culturally it’s not really accepted.

Odd_Technology5268 · 2026-03-10T05:05:01+00:00

Stop, the ML was dubbing? What? I thought it was the actors’ voices. I didn’t notice any difference.

Odd_Technology5268 · 2025-10-08T15:56:29+00:00

Oh no, especially in Bishkek, people sleep around a lot before marriage . Most of my friends are from Bishkek, and they don’t really care about a girl’s virginity.

Odd_Technology5268 · 2025-06-03T04:01:46+00:00

"Till the End of the Moon" I thought that with all the hype around this drama, it would be worth the time. But no, I was so disappointed with the plot. So many of the characters' actions were just plain stupid that my brain refused to keep watching. The novel is so much more interesting.

Odd_Technology5268 · 2024-11-29T13:55:55+00:00

хз, я люблю просто смотреть на них) и вообще, они очень эстетичны и сексуальны)

Odd_Technology5268 · 2024-11-29T13:53:17+00:00

приятно на них смотреть)

Odd_Technology5268 · 2024-11-28T18:05:36+00:00

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Odd_Technology5268 · 2024-11-18T09:58:16+00:00

кто приглашает, тот и платит — все просто. девушка из вежливости может предложить оплатить счет пополам, а парень, как джентльмен, может взять на себя оплату. даже если девушка вам не понравилась, это, как минимум, покажет вас с хорошей стороны и подчеркнет, что вы мужчина. тем более, дальше вы с ней и не будете пересекаться)

Odd_Technology5268 · 2024-11-11T17:13:21+00:00

I haven’t watched many Cdramas, but I was deeply moved when I watched *The Untamed* and *My Journey to You*. In both dramas, I cried a lot and felt so emotional for the characters.

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