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18 Responses to “Japanese Culture Class #35 - Fukubukuro”
Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Mina-san, A link about fukubukuro with lots of pictures: http://greggman.com/japan/fukubukuro/fukubukuro.htm A link about the Apple Store fukubukuro (Japanese): http://store.apple.com/0120-APPLE-1/WebObjects/japanstore?family=LuckyBag Yoroshiku onegai shimasu!
Tuesday at 11:02 pm
You guys totally rock. I was just discussing お正月 with one of the other Japanese pod members and she mentioned this. lo and behold Japanese Pod comes through. knowledge knowledge knowledge. I love it. やっぱり 最高だ!
ブライアン
Tuesday at 11:29 pm
I love the 青春十八切符 (seishun juhachi kippu)… it’s actually 11000 yen. but it’s a painful way to travel. it’s for those of you who have more time than money. i highly recommend it though.
I’m really hoping that you do a 忘年会 episode.– One of the stranger experiences I’ve had here in Japan. Also, have you mentioned anything about the bonuses that everyone receives?
And re: round the world travel… i bought a us-new zealand- australia- singapore- thailand- london-greece-prague-us ticket for about US$1600 from STA travel… it was a under 26 years old price though.
Tuesday at 11:34 pm
Annie, with the world travel ticket, what season was it?
Wednesday at 4:43 am
I left on September 1st and was set to come back in mid-summer. RTW tickets often don’t have high-low seasons. Also, Canada seems to have better pricing plans, since more Canadians than Americans will make that sort of trip. Europeans get the best-priced tickets though, since there’s even higher demand there.
Wednesday at 7:19 am
Sheesh. I just looked at the Apple Store 福袋 only to find out that it’s now too late to get one (~26日).
I was going to suggest going halves with Peterさん。
Wednesday at 7:22 am
Thank You Annie-san! Everything is fine and
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Hi Asahi_NYsurf-san Welcome to the site!
S_R_C
Wednesday at 12:29 pm
What was the アップルの福袋? I can’t read the page
Wednesday at 1:43 pm
Emilさん、
I don’t think anyone knows what’s in it. They are scheduled to be delivered to those who were fortunate enough to order one on January 2nd. Then, we’ll have to wait for the blogs to start reporting.
I suppose at the value they state, they must at least include some sort of iPod, or even a Mac mini.
Wednesday at 3:55 pm
Including a Mac mini?!
USO DA!
Wednesday at 6:32 pm
Just a guess, bakanekoさん。Just a guess.
Wednesday at 10:07 pm
Asahi_NYsurf-san, sugoi namae! Great name! And thanks for letting us know! The more feedback we get, the more we…well, try to respond to it.
Thanks for the comment and keep them coming!
Annie-san, it’s the only way to travel!
We when went to Aomori, we were on a two-car train! Yep, just two cars!
But I love traveling this way, as you really, really get to see Japan. As for your request, check back tomorrow.
And WOW! What a trip that must have been!! Details, details, details.
Daniel-san, I can’t believe we missed it.
Emil-san, have you tried google translation? If that doesn’t work, it basically says: Give us 500USD and we’ll send you a package on January 2nd. We’re not telling you what’s in the package, but it will be good. Payment by the 26th of December. Checks payable to Steve Jobs acceptable.
Bakaneko-san, MAC PRO with maxed out RAM.
Thursday at 7:32 am
i want some Fukubukuro now lol one day i will particpate and go wild
Friday at 3:42 am
i don’t think i would ever go to a clothing store for fukubukuro..japanese women are sooo thin and petite. even my japanese friend who is 5′10″ but a size 2! has trouble finding clothing and shoes that fit her. >.
Saturday at 8:47 pm
Peterさん、
I love the local train travel too. I’d thought about buying one of the tickets for the winter break, but opted for a snowboarding holiday instead.
Traveling for 4 months in NewZealand and Australia and a year in S.E. Asia was an amazing experience and something that far too few Americans do. Including airfare it cost me about $7500 to travel for those 16 months (expensive yes, but far more rewarding than paying off my student loans). I spent most of my time hiking, taking cooking classes, reading books, and learning new languages. I love to go places that are off the beaten tourist track and make friends with the ladies at the food stalls in the market.
What sort of details are you looking for?
Wednesday at 9:19 am
2005年の夏休みに青春18切符で本州の旅をした。ものすごく楽しかったが、annieさんが言ったようにもちろん時間がかかて、電車の乗り換えはときどき面倒くさいです。
だたらこそ、初めて日本に来ると「新幹線」に乗ったらいいかもしれないけど、日本の電車になれたら「青春18切符」のほうは安くて、楽しいと思う。旅途中でどこでも気に入るところで電車を降りて、観光できるから。夏の水田(すいでん)とか冬の雪山(ゆきやま)などをゆっくり見て楽しむことができる。これ、やっぱり懐かしいですね~
Wednesday at 10:55 am
There are some reports of the contents of the Apple 福袋 here:
http://blog.livedoor.jp/applebrothers/archives/50275807.html
Sunday at 7:03 am
Thanks man, i agree
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