USJ

Universal Studios Japan!!! It sucked! We went a while back and it was a pretty bad time. Setting aside the fact that in the morning I crashed my bike and destroyed my hands right before we left, the place itself was not as exciting as I expected. The rides were all 3D videos with shaking seats, and the only rollercoaster they have (which I might say looks absolutely awesome!!) was closed for the day!!!

The only half decent ride was Jurasic Park, and it was mostly because of the ambiance.

Papel higienico Shin Chan!!

jajajajaja, estaba haciendo la compra tranquilamente en el super de siempre, y que me encuentro?? Papel higienico de Shin Chan! Pense que merecia la pena poner la foto.

Home Visit Family

When I got to Japan I signed up for a program called Home Visit Family. The idea was that I would visit a traditional family and get to experience Japanese life. Not as intense as a Homestay, but better suited for someone level 1, like me. When we met last semester it was always a bit awkward, the only one who spoke English was the boy, and he wasn't that great. Now that I can express myself, at least a bit, in Japanese, our relationship has gotten so much better. Now we meet to spend entire days together, instead of just going over for 1 dinner a month. They have become very important for me in Japan and definetely something I'll hate to leave behind. They're so sweet and nice!!

We have amazing Japanese dinners cooked by Okaasan.

The whole family plays wii

And my Okaasan loves me.

It was so sad, the other day I saw them for the last time. Japan is such an awkward culture and huging and showing emotions is not something you do. I didn't know how to react or what to say to any of them, because back home we would have hugged. So many people have told me how when they tried to hug their host-mothers, who they live with every day, the Japanese mom would keep away and be very awkward. When it came time to say goodbye to my Okaasan she started crying and hugged me. It's something I completely did not expect.

Goodbye Okaasan!

Aprende España!

Si hay algo que deberia daros envidia es que aqui hay McDonald's 24 horas en todas partes! Sales de fiesta, son las 3:30 de la mañana y necesitas salir del club un rato para reponer fuerzas. A la vuelta de la esquina... McDonald's!!! Y está abierto!!! Es genial! O a las 6 de la mañana cuando chapan los bares y en McDonald's empiezan a servir el menú de desayuno!!!

Every time a bell rings...

In the classic movie It's a wonderful life they say a very catchy phrase: "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings". In Japan they should say: "Every time a train is late, a kaishain committed suicide". Apparently the train system in Japan is so good, that it's never late, and whenever it's late, it means someone jumped in front of a train. Jumping in front of a train is the most popular way to go in Japan, where suicide rates are quite high. Why am I rambling about this? The other night we were going to catch a train to go out. The train was 1 minute late and our Japanese friend, Yuji, made a comment about someone committing suicide. Obviously we thought he was joking, at least until 3 guards walked passed us carrying a body bag. Pretty shocking, sorry I don't have pics.