Sunday, March 14, 2010

Q&A session

I've been asked the same questions a few times, so here it goes for a first batch of Q&A.

Q : Is is true Japan is super-packed ?
A : Yes, the population density is high, but it's not really that bad. You all have probably seen a video like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk2R_mqV4ts but it's not like this anymore.
Also, the streets are large, the building and malls are spacious, and everything is well-thought in general in terms of space. I felt much more oppressed in London or Paris for instance.

Q : Red tuna ? Isn't it bad to eat that ? ( for the story : there's an embargo over red tuna fishing, but Japan refuse to stop fishing it )

A : No, on the contrary, it's delicious !

More seriously, I know it's bad, but really the fact I ate it or not won't change anything. 80% of red tuna consumption is done by Japan, one gaijin ( or even a 1000 ) who would refuse to eat it won't change this a bit, and may actually be disrespectful if voiced actively here. 


Q : Would you live in Japan ?
A : Difficult question. I really like it here, I love the places I visi or hang out to, the people, but to be very honest I don't really want to learn the language. And you need it to live here for a long time, you really do.

Q : Do you live in a closet in Tokyo ? 
A : My apartment is not big ( 21 square meters ) but I love it very much :-) there's a huge bed, and everything is conceived in a smart way. It's a great apartment actually, and it's located in the heart of Tokyo ( close to the imperial palace ).

Q : Do they really love cats that much ?
A : Oh yes. They're everywhere, "good luck cats" in restaurant and shops, cute cats in advertisements , clothing ,  in the street ( real ones I mean ),everywhere really.  Because they're so kawaii ( ref. previous post ). 
I think I even saw a sort of musical about cats ! I'll post here if I find about it.

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