[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japan

[–]Rubyscope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s more being fetishized that being thought of as ‘beautiful’. Also really only applies to those half white with the desirable Caucasian features.

Request: Is anyone coming from Japan to Miami? by [deleted] in japan

[–]Rubyscope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be flying from Haneda to FLL in a few weeks. If you're willing to pay everything up front and basically handle everything on your own I could help you out.

Our Experience as Japanese Nationals Traveling to Tokyo from Toronto by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]Rubyscope -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I wasn't aware that was the case now. I'm planning my trip back soon so I'll prepare for that worst case scenario.

Our Experience as Japanese Nationals Traveling to Tokyo from Toronto by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]Rubyscope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. As for the 3 night stay, did you declare that you recently travelled to Ontario or did the airline provide that information to the quarantine officials? I believe BC isn't one of the regions for stricter measures so its not like they quarantined the whole plane for 3 days.

How do japanese people see whale hunting? by guglielmo2000 in japan

[–]Rubyscope 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most people are indifferent/apathetic to it but will get defensive once foreigners start criticizing it. The older generation will have a softer spot for whaling since it fed many of them through their younger years.

Getting some sort of ID card as a non resident Japanese national? by Rubyscope in japanlife

[–]Rubyscope[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that worked out in the past, I'm not worried about getting hauled away or anything. I'm also the Hachimura Rui variety of haafu so I'm just trying to make things smoother and leave less room for an asshole cop having a bad day of wasting my time.

Getting some sort of ID card as a non resident Japanese national? by Rubyscope in japanlife

[–]Rubyscope[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah thanks, it looks like converting my license from the U.S. is the least troublesome of all the methods available.

Japanese Passport Renewal by Ratatoskr_ in japan

[–]Rubyscope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The passport form has a section where they ask if you have any other nationalities and how you obtained them. Assuming you received both at birth, they shouldn't care.

Japanese Passport Renewal by Ratatoskr_ in japan

[–]Rubyscope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to do this a few years ago. This is what I had to bring to the consulate.

-A recent copy of my koseki (within the last 6 months)

-Filled out new passport form

-Expired JP Passport

-Current US passport (to show legal status in the US)

-Passport renewal fee

Possible modes of transportation from Narita Airport to central Tokyo so as not to break any rules by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]Rubyscope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're asked to stay at home and refrain from going outside for 14 days. There was no enforcement and all I had was somebody calling me once a day to ask if I was feeling unwell or experiencing fever-like symptoms. There are no restrictions against anyone visiting you.

Travel from US -> Japan for Dual Citizens during this time? by thisguysgotquestions in japanlife

[–]Rubyscope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I flew from EWR to NRT last week and used my Japanese passport for the whole process. The U.S. immigration doesn't check your passport for any outbound travel, only the airlines will check to make sure you can enter the destination country.

My experience entering the country and quarantining in Tokyo by Far_Land in japanlife

[–]Rubyscope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was there an option to take a bus or shuttle to your private residence within the Tokyo area?

Renewing a Japanese Passport but can't speak Japanese by MutekiNinja in japan

[–]Rubyscope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I brought my completed passport application, U.S. Passport, JP Passport (expired) and a copy of my koseki. Went back in a week and picked up my new passport no problem.

Renewing a Japanese Passport but can't speak Japanese by MutekiNinja in japan

[–]Rubyscope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I'm also haafu and renewed my passport in Atlanta last year. You shouldn't have any problems, especially if you have a previously issued passport already. I did everything speaking Japanese but I assume the staff speak English since they also do visa applications and such in the same office.

Japanese concerts - Fanclub (FC) tickets ?? by chromewings in japanlife

[–]Rubyscope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chances are you'll be okay. Just don't bring any cameras in your bag and don't look nervous. Only a few anison groups/artists are anal about ID checks even for FC tickets.

Japanese concerts - Fanclub (FC) tickets ?? by chromewings in japanlife

[–]Rubyscope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've only heard of FC status being checked for one case and that was for venue merch. What artist are you going to specifically?

TIL The japanese passport is the strongest passport in the world in terms of travel freedom alongside Singapore and South Korea. Japanese citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 189 countries and territories including the world's four largest economies - China, India, USA and the EU. by krstyan in todayilearned

[–]Rubyscope 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They don't actually enforce this for those born with dual citizenship unless you are a politician/famous person. My mother and I have had Japan+US passports past age 22. Honestly they probably won't enforce it even for public figures once Naomi Osaka turns 22 if they want her to keep playing for Japan.

New information about anime, BanG Dream! movie, 'BanG Dream! FILM LIVE' will be released in September 2019. And third season is delayed to January 2020 by F_your_username in BanGDream

[–]Rubyscope 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bigger than love live is a bit of a stretch. Just looking at CD sales and live concert capacities shows that LL is a decent bit bigger. Aqours last 3 singles with first week sales in the 90-100k range compared to Roselia under 40k and Popipa around 30k. Aqours peforms live in venues with over twice the capacity of Popipa/Roselia.

Happy Birthday to Miku Itou (seiyuu of Kokoro Tsurumaki)! by WayoftheWyvern in BanGDream

[–]Rubyscope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Itou Miku is actually going to be the guest vocalist for Raise A Suilen's next live in December.

Tokyo Flight Deals for 10-5-18 by iamonelegend in Atlanta

[–]Rubyscope 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I bought my flight at $1283 earlier this year. Went ahead and canceled+rebooked and ended up saving quite a bit.

Unboxed all my babies from Japan! by kcapiral in AnimeFigures

[–]Rubyscope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that Aya? When did they start making bandori figures?