In Japan there is a demo for every game. I haven't signed in using my US account though, so I don't know what's going on with that. I"d hazard a guess they'll do the same.
bah. I'm an idiot. I replied to myself. That reply is for you...It was early in the morning, what can I say.
Nice! Where are you living?
No actually, just got here in March of last year. Exactly 2 weeks after the big earthquake. So not much earlier than you.
Nikko and Kamakura are very beautiful. Just don't go during Golden Week. It'll be way too packed. Kyoto will be fine though. We went to Kyoto in August for a few days. Amazing place, but so much to do you really need to plan out where you're going to go before hand. No way you can see "everything". You can hit up a lot of the major places in Kyoto in a few days though.
Thanks! :)
Yeah, Tochigi-ken is a pretty nice place. Close enough to Tokyo convenience-wise, but far enough away that it's not too crazy and expensive. Plus there's Nikko, which is an absolutely amazing place. You been there yet?
But hey, you have Costco in Shinmisato. I have to drive a long way to go there...wish it was just a bit closer. :P
Nothing wrong with Saitama! :) I actually went cherry blossom viewing there last year. Can't remember the name of the place though....
Cherry blossom viewing is very popular here. Some places are absolutely beautiful. It's fleeting though, since it doesn't last that long in the Spring, and really depends on when and where you go. It's kind of like the fall foliage season in New England. There's a small window of opportunity to see it at its peak. In the Spring weather forecast's show the cherry blossom progress throughout the country. Pretty cool.
Getting quite creative lately with your posts, Brian. I like it. Thinking outside the box, so to speak. Keep it up!
I live in Tochigi-ken. I live in the second largest city here of 160,000. While I have access to all those "neon lights", and have no problem fulfilling my gaijin-fantasy of a futuristic Japan, I'm very much surrounded by some beautiful scenery.
One of the things that surprised me upon moving here is the rice patty's. They are everywhere. Fields upon fields of rice, vegetables, etc. And the surrounding mountains are absolutely gorgeous. From one of my schools I can see Mt. Fuji in the distance every morning. It's beautiful. Japan, is beautiful.
Sure there is things like Shibuya Crossing, but the majority of the country is Mother Nature at her finest.
I see blood donating station attendants trying to get donors all the time. There's a group that practically live at the Akiba station. Maybe they should try these maids there. Makes perfect sense.
Funny I saw this post though. I was in Utsunomiya today taking care of some things, and I was walking back to the station minding my own business. Usually thanks to being a foreigner, I'm usually ignored by the blood-donating-people ( or whatever they're called). But these old ladies saw me and screamed Konnichiwa!!! and bowed profusely. It scared the shit out of me. So much so I bowed back and said hello. They literally scared a bow out of me. That doesn't happen very often.
But a little part of me in the back of my mind thought "Should I donate?" Of course I thought "Nahhh" and kept walking.
It was my first Valentine's as a married man, and I have to say it was awesome.
No you can't. Not that I know of. I'm in Japan though, so the 3G here is a bit different. The Vita 3G also has high speed connection of 14 mbs. Which is pretty damn fast. Even with the normal 3G, I don't have any issues. It's the same speed as my smartphone, and that's pretty fast.
Speak for yourself. For me, I think 3G on the Vita is the way it should be experienced. I love my 3G Vita. I couldn't imagine not having it, actually.
Yeah, not sure. I guess I don't mind the PS3 to Vita cross play because I have both. :P I think it's pretty cool. I'll have to check more of the online out and see how it works.
I got some giri-choco from co-workers. Some with love from my wife. Not bad!
Where are you, anyway?
But thankfully everything is super convenient here. Even with a car I walk and use the train quite frequently. And if you live in the city, there's absolutely no need for one.
Children here still do a ton of walking, especially when compared to American children. Japanese in general do a ton of walking. Even with a car I walk 10 times more than I ever did in the States.
While this report is probably the case, I think exercise for children in general is considered very important here. Whether it be club activities, undoukai (school sports festivals), walking to and from school, or recess, children get plenty of time to keep fit. I teach English here, and my elementary students are pushed so hard physically. Sometimes I genuinely feel bad for them.
But then I look at the situation back home in America and realize the Japanese way has all the best intentions, and ultimately better for their overall health.
While I'm sure the older children slow down a bit, they will always be getting some type of exercise throughout their life. Whether it's walking or biking, it's such a part of Japanese life that I can't imagine this being a big concerning issue.
Ah, "giri chocolate". I'm sure there were plenty of Japanese women all over the country today muttering めんどくさいだけど。。。under their breath today.
I received some from the wife, and some from co-workers. Chocolate with mochi. Yummy!
All of the games online on the Japanese PSN have demos, so I'm guessing it'll be the same for the US store. The demo is only 1 track though, but maybe that's enough for you to make your decision.
Game is great by the way. Much better than Wipeout HD.
