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Jan 18, 2007 16:46:56 GMT
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Just trying to get a feel for how great the culture shock is going to be  Looks like i`ll be off out there either beginning of Feb or March ;D so that gives me potentially 2 weeks Contacts out there for Retro activities gratefully recieved .... (Rmad and Hotwire  ;D) Oh and any cool show dates to look out for/attend........ I can see the R-Rides galleries getting a bolstering anyway ;D |
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Jan 18, 2007 16:55:01 GMT
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Lucky git  Do you need someone to carry your bags? |
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Jan 18, 2007 16:55:22 GMT
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Cool, our very own RR Japan correspondent! How long are you based out there for?
I'm not jealous at all:D
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Jan 18, 2007 16:57:02 GMT
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Great stuff!
Give savannahRX3 a shout, he's an Aussie based in Tokyo. He has just posted his new ride in Reader's Rides.
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richy
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Flatheads forever....
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Jan 18, 2007 17:07:00 GMT
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Whaddya want to know about Nagoya? Went there three years ago - top place, great people.... Owt else, just ask!
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Jan 18, 2007 18:29:05 GMT
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Nice one ;D, Get yourself a copy of "Cultureshock! A survival guide to customs and etiquette, JAPAN" by P.Sean Bramble it's printed by Marshall cavendish and was last updated in 2006, I've just finished reading it and it's full of really usefull stuff that you'll only find out the hard way otherwise. I't's worth the £10.99 price for the chapter on Settling in, quite an eye opener when it comes to renting and deposits etc, it also talks about driving, crime, the shocking state of healthcare, banks (The Japanesse have no idea what a Cheque is!), food etc etc etc. Good luck  |
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zep
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Jan 18, 2007 20:33:10 GMT
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Last Edit: Jan 18, 2007 20:33:24 GMT by zep
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Jan 18, 2007 21:58:01 GMT
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I have been to Nagoya a couple of times but only for the day each time. So havent seen much other than the Toyota museum I am normally up at Tajimi and Akechi ( a few miles out of Mizunami city) The cities arent as much of a culture shock as the smaller villages. Westerners are rarely seen and regarded as aliens in some of the places you have been. Althoug hthat could have just been me |
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Jan 18, 2007 22:48:03 GMT
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I think being about a foot and a half taller than most of the locals may have a wee bit to do with that, dude  *n |
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Jan 18, 2007 23:18:54 GMT
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I think being about a foot and a half taller than most of the locals may have a wee bit to do with that, dude *n That may have had something to do with it. Good luck with the move Dom, I am sure you will love it |
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I think being about a foot and a half taller than most of the locals may have a wee bit to do with that, dude *n Simon and I saw a REALLY tall Japanese guy on the subway in Tokyo ,..  |
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Jan 19, 2007 10:03:39 GMT
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I'm only 6'3" and I felt weird last time In that part of the world.
So, Dom - you gonna be setting up a vehicle/part export business then? Blister arches, Street Fins, Comprex blowers from old Mazdas...?
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Jan 19, 2007 14:56:48 GMT
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I'm only 6'3" and I felt weird last time In that part of the world. So, Dom - you gonna be setting up a vehicle/part export business then? Blister arches, Street Fins, Comprex blowers from old Mazdas...? *n Watch this space Looks like I`ll be out there from March with a bit of luck ;D |
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;D)
