my mom loves travelling and i usually never want to go with her cause im either busy, relaxing or i just rather she save the money by travelling alone so that we can buy better food or nicer things in general. we are both argentinean and she is planning a trip to japan, which i am actually interested for, but i feel like a cringy weeb for being excited. Do you guys know any spots with cool animal stuff but no animal abuse? or an area with good seafood restaurants that are also cheap? im a big foodie too. I'm trying to learn the language so that i have a better time, but japanese people dont have an opinion on argentineans right?
>>2838427no one has an opinion on argentinians
>>2838427>animals in Japan>no animal abuseNo such thing. I avoid aquariums and zoos here like the plague
Just say you're from brasil because Japan has a huge population there and with the portugese
>>2838493This, zoos are really sad. I went to one in Ueno and the polar bear was clearly distressed and pacing around a tiny exhibit. Can't even imagine shit like owl cafes
>>2838427If you're going to big tourist cities the vendors will happily strike conversations to entice you to spend money. And also if you're a foodie, make sure you chew on gum to distract your appetite while you're on the street browsing for choices - the challenge is not to impulsively eat too much too fast and leaving no room for the ones you don't want to miss.
>>2838502Is it true that eating as you go is frowned upon in Japan? I do it in Thailand, but I'm not a messy fuck and can eat standing up no problem. Water bottle in back pocket for handwashing, bandana for wiping off grease, and the trash ends up in one of the to-go bags the food came packed in. If there are no rubbish bins, or if a vendor doesn't helpfully offer to take it off my hands, I bring it all back to my hotel and throw it in their trash can.
>>2838427Visit the deer park in Nara, the deer roam freely there, though the tourists I am sure annoy the deer. PS, you are on 4chan who cares if you are a "cringe weeb?" everyone else here is.
>>2838550hehe yeah, but japanese do hate cringy weebs right? i would. kinda.>>2838496NEVER. i jest i can just say im the country next to it.>>2838502ahh thank you, i love eating but i dont eat a lot at a time, neither does my mom, so your advice is best to keep in mind>>2838493>>2838499this is really sad sigh, i figured there would at least be some japanese zoos or exhibits who have people who care about the animals. though that deer park sounds really good.
>>2838551Honestly, I don't think the Japanese care all that much, most of them are so busy with work they don't really pay attention to anything else. In Japan people who obsess over anime/manga are just called Otaku, and there are plenty of Japanese Otaku, and again I don't think the general population of Japan cares, I have visited twice for the record. Japanese do however appreciate it if you try and speak there language and try to follow manners / customs / politeness.
>>2838550I went in september and the deer park in Nara was the highlight of my trip, there are hundreds of them that roam freely and are chill with being pet. Also vendors selling deer snacks for cheap.
>>2838559Did you feed them those crackers and did they bow? When they bow that is really fun to see.
>>2838555i thought it would be cringy if i did the custom stuff but i will try to follow them, all i know right now is bowing a bit, eating loudly if the food is good, not using tissues loudly in public... but ill research better
>>2838563Nope, it isn't. They actually like foreigners who take up some of there customs, it shows respect for there culture. For example wearing a Kimono or Yukata would be fine at celebrations, temples or bath houses, taking off your shoes in temples or homes of Japanese. Staying quiet / not talking on trains or in public. Saying "arigato gozaimasu" - thank you with a slight bow, when receiving something from someone, using two hands to receive change or something. It is little things like that will make you a better tourist in Japan. I would suggest reading up before you go with your mom, and maybe tell her some of the customs you learned. As I said, Japan is very big on respect and being polite.
>>2838567oh i will thank you this is great advice. question, can you go to onsen with clothes on or is that disrespectful? or a pool? im not fat or anything but i am very shy about my body and would rather remain clothed
Anon Japanese literacy of the world map is laughable at best. If you're mixed brown and sound spanish you're probably filipino(thanks JET budget cuts) or possibly from California. Mexico and south america are the absolute last thing on their minds>>2838551The zoo's are fine just compared to what you can get in your run of the mill USA or European zoo they are laughable.>>2838563don't wear a kimono or field rice picker hat. Congrats you're not cringy then
>>2838659In the onsen you usually bring a towel with you, you are allowed to bring a small towel into the bath area (you bath in the water in the nude) but you are allowed to cover yourself with the small towel, you can set it on top of your head when you are in the water. Usually those Onsens have so much steam in the room, it's hard to see others anyways and honestly nobody really cares. But I highly suggest visiting one, they are relaxing.
>>2838529Nah, just put on a suit of serafuku and run with a toast in your mouth, you'll be forgiven
>>2838659That's explicitly against the rules I'm afraid. You will find multi-lingual signs in those establishments asking patrons not to wear swim suits. No one's gonna judge bodies in an onsen mate, we're either relaxing or deciding what to get for a cold drink after we get out.
>>2838672Do not soak the small towel in the onsen
>>2838705That is why you put it on top of your head to keep it dry.
>>2838676i have a problem that makes me look too femenine though, and people will know my genitals arent right, id rather not go just to not disturb others or get made fun of, i dont mind missing it though
