I've now officially been in Kyoto for 1 week. I'm not sure how to describe it, but it is like I'm living in a dream world. It is very surreal, but I'm loving it (play McDonald's theme song in your head). Everyday I notice something new that I didn't the first time I went past a place or a new kanji that I recognise that draws my attention.
My favourite one, being a student with no money, is the kanji for bargain or special deal. Cheaper food with an expiry date coming up in 2 days is fine! I'll be wolfing it down tonight anyway.
Yesterday while spending time at Ritsumeikan University I saw a couple of jump rope teams. These people were doing the most insane things ever though possible with a jump rope in 27 C sunny weather. I'm going to try and catch it on film next week. I'm in awe off their dedication to this. Apparently it is some sort of sports circle (team) at Ritsumeikan and they are here everyday of their summer break practicing to be ready once the semester starts again.
Also, I have now come to terms with my terrible japanese communcation skills. I can understand what people are asking most of the time but I can't make myself properly understood. There is just too much vocab and grammar that I have forgotten. The worst example was the other day when a group of us tried to eat at an all you can eat for 330 yen place (25 SEK). After telling the waiter that a person in the group was allergic to this and that and then asking which food was OK we start to order. Apparently we all had to choose from the same type of menu and only some drinks were included etc etc. All this went over our heads and after 20 minutes of trying in both Japanese and English, we had to walk out. It was so embarrassing, I'm still shaking my head at myself. However, we did go to an awesome restaurant after this. Review will be poster later =)
My favourite one, being a student with no money, is the kanji for bargain or special deal. Cheaper food with an expiry date coming up in 2 days is fine! I'll be wolfing it down tonight anyway.
Yesterday while spending time at Ritsumeikan University I saw a couple of jump rope teams. These people were doing the most insane things ever though possible with a jump rope in 27 C sunny weather. I'm going to try and catch it on film next week. I'm in awe off their dedication to this. Apparently it is some sort of sports circle (team) at Ritsumeikan and they are here everyday of their summer break practicing to be ready once the semester starts again.
Also, I have now come to terms with my terrible japanese communcation skills. I can understand what people are asking most of the time but I can't make myself properly understood. There is just too much vocab and grammar that I have forgotten. The worst example was the other day when a group of us tried to eat at an all you can eat for 330 yen place (25 SEK). After telling the waiter that a person in the group was allergic to this and that and then asking which food was OK we start to order. Apparently we all had to choose from the same type of menu and only some drinks were included etc etc. All this went over our heads and after 20 minutes of trying in both Japanese and English, we had to walk out. It was so embarrassing, I'm still shaking my head at myself. However, we did go to an awesome restaurant after this. Review will be poster later =)
I wouldn't worry about it too much man, Uni haven't really taught us day-to-day situations... I think overtime you will find yourself asking the same questions when out and about so you will become soooo good at everyday Japanese :D 頑張ってね！
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