Friday is booze day

thomas · Nov 23, 2002, 22:06

Bad taste or not, this guy's website offers a weird collection of intoxicated salarymen and "squatters". Actually, a horrifying social study of modern Japan. And yes, you find them anywhere, not only in Japan. Anyhow, riding the train on a Friday night can be quite an experience.

=> http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~yhayashi/neteru/index.html

Twisted · Nov 24, 2002, 02:39

Can't remember much from last night...
I'm just gonna deny everything.

Hoyu · Nov 24, 2002, 03:14

te-hehehe

moyashi · Nov 24, 2002, 14:59

A Sunday program on TV has a section that is quiz for druken workers. It's jsut a blast because they hear the question then head off for a telephone booth. Which they are supposed to call a friend, mate, loved one to get the answers.

answer rate is like 1 out of 100.

I heard that puke is a problem at some train stations.

thomas · Nov 24, 2002, 17:54

Yep, some stations resemble to public toilets.

Tiger · Nov 24, 2002, 22:03

Oh puhlease!

For god's sake. That's just the kind of ignorant comment that makes me really sad. I live in Tokyo and frankly stations do not resemble public toilets and they never have. Japanese stations are amongst the cleanest in the world (believe me I've lived in France, Germany, England and the US and none of them come close). People get drunk in every country in the world and fall asleep on seats. It's hardly unique to Japan.

Either you don't know Japan, or you're making up stupid myths to make yourself look knowledgeable.

It's a bit pathetic.

midnitestar7 · Nov 25, 2002, 00:57

I've got to agree. Making generalisations about things is just silly. All train stations have these problems - I find the train stations here in the UK quite clean but they work themselves stupid to get them that way. All big cities have drunks stumbling around (I live in the middle of central London so I know!) making a mess of the place (the reason I don't drink). Then, through the night the cleaners sort the whole thing out. Now I've never been to Japan, but from what I know its one of the cleanest places in the world, so I doubt their train stations resemble public toilets.

thomas · Nov 25, 2002, 02:51

Hehe, sorry for my exaggeration, bad memories. Anyhow, in Tokyo I was astonished to see that late at night a lot of "well-behaved salarymen" seem to lose all scruples and physical control over their body, puking or taking a leak at public stations. I had never experienced that before anywhere else, but perhaps I've just not been to the right places yet.

I usually try not to not make myself look knowledgeable, but thanks for reminding me.

Hoyu · Nov 25, 2002, 02:55

Humility is an awesome characteristic for a host.

Well done Thomas! ;)

Tiger · Nov 25, 2002, 03:06

Originally posted by thomas
I usually try not to not make myself look knowledgeable, but thanks for reminding me.

Ok. No worries. Perhaps I was a little strong with my words, but I think sometimes people can get the wrong impression about Japan when they read certain things. Not everyone is a perverted, schoolgirl-obsessed, drunken salaryman over here.

I admit that Japanese people do often get a little crazy when they're drunk and on the whole the tolerance level for alcohol isn't as high as it is for westerners. However, I can think of a lot worse things to do when you're drunk than fall asleep (or go to karaoke bars!) You never see drunken Japanese getting aggressive or trying to pick fights with each other (as so often happened in London when I lived there).

Hoyu · Nov 25, 2002, 03:14

Equally well spoken Tora!

thomas · Nov 25, 2002, 03:20

Thanks Tiger and Kakuzen, I actually felt very stupid after rereading the thread and my remark. I know that we are posting a lot of critical articles and opinions about Japan, but what reunites us on boards such as this one is the deep interest for a very fascinating culture.

Creating wrong impressions and distorting the image of Japan is not our intention.

Thanks again, and Tiger, welcome to the board!

Tiger · Nov 25, 2002, 03:23

Thank you. Perhaps if you guys come out here for your big trip in 2003 we can have a beer.

thomas · Nov 25, 2002, 03:34

That'll be my pleasure. I think Kakuzen is the main engine behind the Jref tour 2003!

Hoyu · Nov 25, 2002, 03:45

I would definitely like to see the "J-ref Tokyo Tour 2003" happen!

p.s. I can't wait till it's my turn to either debate or recant posts I have made here at J-ref... after all... it's the Zen way. We all have our own points of view... which often times are in dire need of updating in my humble opinion.

midnitestar7 · Nov 25, 2002, 04:02

To those of you who live in Japan, what part? I'll be visiting for at least a month in spring as part of my research (however I feel I'll sightsee more than work) and it would be great o meet some people!

Now.. Whats with the Tokyo Tour? Someone explain!!!

xxStarxx

Hoyu · Nov 25, 2002, 04:12

http://forum.japanreference.com/show...&threadid=1015

Twisted · Nov 25, 2002, 05:35

Did anyone mention beer?

/me is trying to revive the original topic (hic).

midnitestar7 · Nov 25, 2002, 06:31

THanks! I'll go read the post now!

xxStarxx

Nov 23, 2002, 22:06	#1
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Friday is booze day Bad taste or not, this guy's website offers a weird collection of intoxicated salarymen and "squatters". Actually, a horrifying social study of modern Japan. And yes, you find them anywhere, not only in Japan. Anyhow, riding the train on a Friday night can be quite an experience. => http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~yhayashi/neteru/index.html __________________ Remember what the dormouse said, feed your head, feed your head!

Nov 24, 2002, 02:39	#2
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Can't remember much from last night... I'm just gonna deny everything. __________________ ZenLog Earotic

Nov 24, 2002, 03:14	#3
Hoyu Regular Member Join Date: Nov 3, 2002 Posts: 241	I think this might be my brother-in-law! te-hehehe

Nov 24, 2002, 14:59	#4
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	A Sunday program on TV has a section that is quiz for druken workers. It's jsut a blast because they hear the question then head off for a telephone booth. Which they are supposed to call a friend, mate, loved one to get the answers. answer rate is like 1 out of 100. I heard that puke is a problem at some train stations. __________________ crazy gonna crazy

Nov 25, 2002, 00:57	#7
midnitestar7 Regular Member Join Date: Nov 22, 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 87	I've got to agree. Making generalisations about things is just silly. All train stations have these problems - I find the train stations here in the UK quite clean but they work themselves stupid to get them that way. All big cities have drunks stumbling around (I live in the middle of central London so I know!) making a mess of the place (the reason I don't drink). Then, through the night the cleaners sort the whole thing out. Now I've never been to Japan, but from what I know its one of the cleanest places in the world, so I doubt their train stations resemble public toilets. __________________ show ~ lie ~ mad ~ sexual

Nov 24, 2002, 17:54	#5
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Yep, some stations resemble to public toilets.

Nov 24, 2002, 22:03	#6
Tiger Regular Member Join Date: Nov 24, 2002 Age: 36 Posts: 127	Oh puhlease! For god's sake. That's just the kind of ignorant comment that makes me really sad. I live in Tokyo and frankly stations do not resemble public toilets and they never have. Japanese stations are amongst the cleanest in the world (believe me I've lived in France, Germany, England and the US and none of them come close). People get drunk in every country in the world and fall asleep on seats. It's hardly unique to Japan. Either you don't know Japan, or you're making up stupid myths to make yourself look knowledgeable. It's a bit pathetic.

Nov 25, 2002, 02:51	#8
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Hehe, sorry for my exaggeration, bad memories. Anyhow, in Tokyo I was astonished to see that late at night a lot of "well-behaved salarymen" seem to lose all scruples and physical control over their body, puking or taking a leak at public stations. I had never experienced that before anywhere else, but perhaps I've just not been to the right places yet. I usually try not to not make myself look knowledgeable, but thanks for reminding me.

Nov 25, 2002, 02:55	#9
Hoyu Regular Member Join Date: Nov 3, 2002 Posts: 241	I learned this while in Japan... Humility is an awesome characteristic for a host. Well done Thomas! ;)

Nov 25, 2002, 03:06	#10
Tiger Regular Member Join Date: Nov 24, 2002 Age: 36 Posts: 127	Originally posted by thomas I usually try not to not make myself look knowledgeable, but thanks for reminding me. Ok. No worries. Perhaps I was a little strong with my words, but I think sometimes people can get the wrong impression about Japan when they read certain things. Not everyone is a perverted, schoolgirl-obsessed, drunken salaryman over here. I admit that Japanese people do often get a little crazy when they're drunk and on the whole the tolerance level for alcohol isn't as high as it is for westerners. However, I can think of a lot worse things to do when you're drunk than fall asleep (or go to karaoke bars!) You never see drunken Japanese getting aggressive or trying to pick fights with each other (as so often happened in London when I lived there).

Nov 25, 2002, 03:14	#11
Hoyu Regular Member Join Date: Nov 3, 2002 Posts: 241	Tiger Equally well spoken Tora!

Nov 25, 2002, 03:20	#12
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Thanks Tiger and Kakuzen, I actually felt very stupid after rereading the thread and my remark. I know that we are posting a lot of critical articles and opinions about Japan, but what reunites us on boards such as this one is the deep interest for a very fascinating culture. Creating wrong impressions and distorting the image of Japan is not our intention. Thanks again, and Tiger, welcome to the board!

Nov 25, 2002, 03:23	#13
Tiger Regular Member Join Date: Nov 24, 2002 Age: 36 Posts: 127	Thank you. Perhaps if you guys come out here for your big trip in 2003 we can have a beer.

Nov 25, 2002, 03:34	#14
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	That'll be my pleasure. I think Kakuzen is the main engine behind the Jref tour 2003!

Nov 25, 2002, 03:45	#15
Hoyu Regular Member Join Date: Nov 3, 2002 Posts: 241	I would definitely like to see the "J-ref Tokyo Tour 2003" happen! p.s. I can't wait till it's my turn to either debate or recant posts I have made here at J-ref... after all... it's the Zen way. We all have our own points of view... which often times are in dire need of updating in my humble opinion.

Nov 25, 2002, 04:02	#16
midnitestar7 Regular Member Join Date: Nov 22, 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 87	To those of you who live in Japan, what part? I'll be visiting for at least a month in spring as part of my research (however I feel I'll sightsee more than work) and it would be great o meet some people! Now.. Whats with the Tokyo Tour? Someone explain!!! xxStarxx

Nov 25, 2002, 04:12	#17
Hoyu Regular Member Join Date: Nov 3, 2002 Posts: 241	http://forum.japanreference.com/show...&threadid=1015

Nov 25, 2002, 05:35	#18
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Did anyone mention beer? /me is trying to revive the original topic (hic).

Nov 25, 2002, 06:31	#19
midnitestar7 Regular Member Join Date: Nov 22, 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 87	THanks! I'll go read the post now! xxStarxx

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