Have you ever been in a foreign country?
By nautilus33
@nautilus33 (1827)
November 2, 2009 5:22am CST
Well friends, that's the question- have you ever been in a foreign country and where? And what do you think about Japan? Do you like this country? Do you want to go there? Because one of my favorite destinations is exactly Japan.
13 responses
@ElicBxn (63753)
• United States
2 Nov 09
I would love to go to Japan. I love Japanese art and would like to go there myself and see where they get their inspiration.
My sister got to go in the mid-1970's, hummm, think I need to look at her pictures again - wonder if I can get her to bring her photo album at Christmas....
@nautilus33 (1827)
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2 Nov 09
I would like to go to, but I don't have time and enough money :((. Maybe some day I will.
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@nautilus33 (1827)
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3 Nov 09
Thanks, Alkaiser. This information is very useful for me. Thanks again!!!
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@AlkaiserMO (106)
• United States
2 Nov 09
Japan is amazing, and recommended you do everything within your power to go there. To get the best possible vacation, I recommend looking into things like the JR Pass (Japan Railways). It allows you to take all the JR railways throughout most of Japan. There is loads of incredible information out there to help people like us feel comfortable and enjoy Japan how it's meant to be enjoyed.
All the best.
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
17 Nov 09
Unfortunately that is on my list of things to do but I hope to achieve that before I die.Top on my list of countries to visit are the United States ,Great Britain,Africa,Egypt and the middle east.Oh and last but not least I hoep t o go to asia too ,so that would include India and Pakistan and China OFCOURSE
@nautilus33 (1827)
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14 Dec 09
Yeah, keep dreaming and I think it come true. You must make it your aim to go there and you will
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
10 Dec 09
Well I have never been in any foreign country but if I could I would want to try the US first .I guess we have seen so many movies it would be good to see if they are liek they say it is in the movies .However outside of US I wouLd love to go Asia ,so JAPAN ,CHINA ,KOREA AND SINGAPORE would have to be on my list .In additon I would love to go to the middle east as well
@nautilus33 (1827)
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14 Dec 09
Just visit the Asian countries and you'll not be able to go home any more 
@Chiniona (327)
• China
5 Nov 09
Hi! I'm a Chinese. As known to all, the Japen had invaded China during World War 2. Perhaps it's our duty to hate Japen, just as Korean, but it pasts so long time, and it had been bombed by two atom bomb, I think we should forgive it! By the way, we should try our best to keep the peace!
@divalounger (6182)
• United States
2 Nov 09
I haven't been to Japan for many years, but I lived there for a while in my early twenties and loved it. I enjoyed the culture and the language and learned to speak Japanese while I was there. I did miss American tv though.
@nautilus33 (1827)
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3 Nov 09
Divalounger, tell us more abour your life in Japan. How it was, have you learnd the Japanese fast or it took you a long time?
@divalounger (6182)
• United States
3 Nov 09
I lived in a small apartment in the Rappongi district in Tokyo for a fair chunk of my time there. I learned how to make Japanese food fairly quickly as American style food was really expensive. I also traveled to the north to Hokaido and down to Kyushu. Japanese was easy for the ear to pick up although I found the grammar difficult. And most everyone that I had contact with was pleased that I had made the effort to learn some Japanese. Most people in Japan study English in school and although they have a difficult time following a spoken conversation in English, I was able to have written exchanges in English with many people there.
I loved my experience there and would highly recommend going if you can.
@foreverfaithful (21)
• Philippines
2 Dec 09
hi, i've been in vietnam early this year! and it really amazed me-- the buildings, the people, that culture and the weather.
i loved the Notradame church, their oldest post office. i just hate their motorcycles, it looks like they will hit you anytime without any hint!
@maximax8 (31044)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 09
I haven't yet been to Japan but I do hope I will go there one day. If so I think I will fly into Kyoto and then get a train pass for one or two weeks. My brother-in-law went to Japan on business for four months and he loved it there.
I have visited over 50 different countries in the world so far in my lifetime. The first three countries that I went to were France, Greece and the Netherlands. When I was 20 years old I traveled around the world. I was away for just over one year on that fantastic trip. On it I went to the USA, Fiji, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.
Earlier this year I took my toddler son to South Africa. My favorite countries that I have been to are Samoa, Australia, New Zealand, Belize and the Seychelles. In the future I hope to visit many more different countries.
@nautilus33 (1827)
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2 Nov 09
Wow, maximax8, you are such lucky girl. Ican only dream to visit 50 different countires. I wish you to go to Japan, too. By the way where are you from?
@saizo6 (2199)
• United States
2 Nov 09
The only foreign countries I've been to are Cambodia and Taiwan. I really enjoyed seeing all those ancient temples in Cambodia, especially Angkor Wat. It has always been a childhood dream to actually go there and see it with my own eyes. As for Japan, my little brother and I have always wanted to go there. This is mostly because we've always wanted to go to the Gundam museum. But that's not the only reason. I've heard that Japan is a beautiful country and I would really like to learn more about their culture. It's so fascinating.
@nautilus33 (1827)
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2 Nov 09
Yes, that's for sure. Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia and in the whole world. The nature, the people everything is so perfect and beautiful. I wish you to go there some day!
@corrycrystal (1775)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 09
Yes, I have been to Italy, Manila and Bangkok. I went to Italy a few years ago and I remember when I was getting down from the plane, I could feel the fresh air swept my face! I just loved the experience. There's always a feeling that I couldn't explain each time the plane landed safely and I was in another place.
I like Japan, it is definitely in my travel list. I heard so much about the technologies, cleanliness and beautiful scenery. I hope someday my hubby and I can go there.
@nautilus33 (1827)
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2 Nov 09
And, what do you think, are the Chineses and the Koreans good people? I've heard that they're very hospitable.
@ellynmooi (38)
• Singapore
9 Nov 09
I have been to many countries like Europe, China, USA, New Zealand, Australia, etc. except Japan. It will be my next destination. I heard the best time to go is to watch the cherry blossom. Though I have not been there, but I have watched it on TV - Japan Hour. Each week they will show you the different part of Japan. Is as good as being there! Japanese love seafood and they like to eat them raw. Their handicraft is unique and beautiful. Would definitely visit Japan!
@nautilus33 (1827)
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14 Dec 09
You're so lucky. I have only visited Vietnam and Germany! And I want to go to so many places!
@prabha12 (16)
• India
27 Nov 09
I like the technology of this country and the people, we had some suppliers from Japan and they never distrub and question people they are for themselves and I like the people very much.
I have heard of the places in japan and Iam very much interested to visit.
Tks/Regards
Prabha
