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I think Japan would be a neat place to visit. I have heard great things about it from people who had gone.

I was stationed over that way and I found Japan a little hit and miss. Most people were friendly enough, but I found some cranky old proud Japanese who talk shit to you if you're from the US. Some people just gotta have an attitude, I guess. It was fun being the biggest mofo in the mosh pit, I will say...

I'm still having some good Japanese friends I would always remember in Japan. The culture is fascinating, and the Japanese art, and history is great. Besides, I can speak some few Japanese, since I have been learning it over the last 5 years alone, with some self-guide books.

Update: Since Japan is an oriental country, the huge large ball fire circle in the flag signifies the fact that, it's a great country with whole lot of technology, and business. The kimono traditional dress, and the ocha served on the mat are attractive. Ken is a symbolic weapon for the Samurai. I had been intouch with Japanese, and I have found them to be very polite people. I'm not involved in political discussion thus far, but I pledged that, they are patient, foregiving, and nice at ago. That's what I know about the Japanese, and Japan at this juncture.

Pretty good technology.

I knew lots of WWII vets and my dad and uncles fought in the the war. We didn't drop enough bombs, of all kinds, on Japan, as far as I and they are concerned.

I lived in Kyoto for a number of months and would most definately say if you can drop the cash on airfare, get to this country! There are beautiful customs, traditions, and aesthetics seen nowhere else.

If you'll be there on a family vacation, be sure to stay in a ryokan for at least 1 night to see what remains of authentic non-westernized japan. Another great place to experience Japanese culture, if you're in Kyoto, are the Zen temples. Ryoanji and Ginkakuji are not to be missed, nor is Tofukuji if you're there in Autum. The 'Philosopher's Walk' is also a pretty way to spend an afternoon.

If you're lookin for nightlife in Tokyo check out the Roppongi area; in Kyoto I'd go to Bar Isn't It?

It is not uncommon for young people to commit suicide if they don't get into college to "save face." Most people have to work 70-80 hours per week.

one day, the technology there will kill us all

All flash no substance. A lot of the people are arrogant and they treat you unfairly just because you're not Asian. Some of the people talk about you loud enough to hear too. However, they are light years ahead of us in technology.

Horrid country with no moral backbone with people who act so polite on the outside but would as soon stab you in the back. Overcrowded, polluted. Perverts everywhere, I've heard of young girls getting fondled and touched on the bus and subway by men many times. The country's economy is collpasing, they wouldn't even have one if the U.S. didn't help them out after WWII. Highest suicide rate in the world due to pressure in society and overwork. Parents don't even raise their children, families hardly spend any time together. I'm surprised the country hasn'tcollapsed yet,the signs are showing though.The Japan economy is but a shadow of it's former self.

As an American living in Japan and married to a Japanese man, I have learned enough of the language to realize that no matter where you are (on the train or walking down the street), people talk about you. Loud enough so that you hear them. They stare at you as if you are an alien, if you are blonde, some children may be scared of you,they call you gaijin which means foreigner (I tried to find a word for racist or islander) but ofcourse this prejudice language doesn't have an easy way to say it. The older people are so sweet, ofcourse good food (but different than you think)We like the city layout but hate the pollution (but hey, we Americans pollute too) Some days we want to stay, others we want to leave.The best thing is to talk quietly.(that way they can't tell if you are American or European.)

Safe Cities, beatiful contrysides, and awesome sushi. People are generally nice. I've heard fellow Americans complain about unfriendliness in Japan, but I think it's a result of different cultural expectations and a language barrier. One douwnside is that the it's the most expensive country in the world, your pocketbook will suffer

I've been to Japan! It's great! I was in Nikko which is beautiful. There's so much to do in Japan. Xenophobic? Not really. There are a lot of Filipinos and Israelis who have moved there now. The Japanese are also extremely polite people. From the fun anime videos Sukeban Deka and Colorful to the great bands Malice Mizer and Dir En Grey Is there anything Japan can't do? CharmingPrince made a bigoted and nasty statement. It insults the good people of Japan. Kamimura Ukyou was a great guy. A kind man. He was not a snake!

A country that I liked when I was younger, but not one that I like as a grownup. Most of the American otakus that are obsessed with Japan are flat-out losers. I took two years of Japanese in college, and was miserable the entire time. Most Japanese shows that are brought to America are heavily Americanized, same for the video games and whatever else. When you view some of these same shows without the Americanized dubbings and edits, you begin to realize it is not the same movie. Japan truly is a strange place, not to mention xenophobic. I'm sorry I took two years of this extremely difficult language, because I don't think I'll ever go to Japan!

I have not visited Japan but it is my dream to do so before I die. I am learning the Japanese language now (I am an American) and would hopefully feel welcome in their country, whenever I decide to go. I read up on a lot of Japanese background and read James Clavell's books, (Shogun, (Tai-pan ect.) because this seemed to be the one country out of all in the world that truly fascinated me. And I don't know why. Yes, I watch anime, or used to anyway (not the Pokemon crap, but the Hellsing, Cowboy Bebop) and looking forward to the visit. The country is supposed to be very clean, and very friendly, at least through what I heard. Then again I also heard that all of their bathrooms are unisex, and I might be a little more uncomfortable about that. They are a healthy, disiplined people with great culture, and I can't wait to go.

These people better be thankful we stopped at Nagasaki. It doesn't matter though, cause whatever balls they had when they attacked Pearl Harbor, they lost one at Hiroshima and one at Nagasaki. They'll never try to attack us again.

Lets not forget Pearl Harbor!

A spookily conformist nation where there is no individuality. They also practice a rampant form of consumerism that makes the US look positively 'green' and puritan. Also have little regard for animals, the environment nor other people. Look at their sadistic 'game' shows that pass for 'entertainment'. Also a weird mix of the sexually inhibited that makes the British look like Brazilians and a disturbing perversity re: schoolgirls' underwear.

Been here for 2.5 years and still love it. Not perfect, but better than nearly all.

I really think they have an awesome culture. They are also very disciplined. (Most of them). Plus they take pride in there country by keeping it clean. But, from most Japanese people I've met, they tend to have a superiority complex.

Japanese cuisine is probably my favourite in the world. Their culture is baffling, but kind of quaint and cute. If you aren't of asian appearance though, prepare to be openly gawked at everywhere you go. If you are blonde and female, people of both genders will just walk up and touch your hair and grope you, since they are one of the most ethnically uniform societies in the world. Still, you will never visit a safer and cleaner country, even though Tokyo has more people most countries do.

It is a truly beautiful country. A real place to visit.

Love that Wasabi!

The Japanese are as loyal as snakes.

Japan would be a cool country to visit. The culture sounds very interesting to learn more about and the history is very long and interesting. The Japanese, at least from those I know, are very nice people. They are very ambitious and you can tell by the way their country is organized. The Japanese do play by the rules of free and fair trade. They have taken advantage of the weak American auto market, but if a foreign company has a product they could sell, then by all means it should be sold wherever there is a market for it. The good part about Japanese technology is that they have forced American car and technology companies to up their standards. In the 1970's, before American car companies had any significant Japanese competition, American cars were inefficient boats that polluted the air with toxins. I am for American industry, but free and fair competition is the way to keep high standards in various domestic industries.

Mostly admire this nation's business practices and achievements but at the same time they are too socially conformist for my nonconformist personality so I would not care to live there. However, their food is heavenly -- I cannot think of any of their sushi dishes or other foods that I do NOT like! I mostly do admire their ideas for teaching and learning and trying to achieve all they are capable of. There's a lot to admire here and some of their ideas are very good, like some housing ideas.

Bunch of isolationist techno-dumpers who don't play by America's rules. All nations need to play by America's rules, since they are the only real rules that count. AMERICA, BAY-BEE!!!!!!

An excellent location to visit if you are looking for something safe, clean, hospitable and off the hard beaten path of much traveled Europe. Japan offers a wide array of cultural activities, natural beauty and unique non-western culture. Two thumbs up!!

Despite all the people, it is the cleanest and safest I have ever felt travelling. And the food in Japan is the best I have ever had as well!!!