[FEATURE - Gala Experience (Work experience at GALA Yuzawa resort)]

Hey chocobo - how many gaijin where there working at Gala?

[In Japan?]

I have been out of the country for a few, but moved back and will most likely be here for the next few years. The winter is something I'm really looking forward to.

[How many times then?]

0

 

I've been away from Japan for a few years... but back now

[Another forum poll - about the data shown on the right hand side of the pages]

Shoutbox is a good idea, will probably be useful in winter. I like the whos online info too.

[What to do when you cant sleep!]

Umeshu. It gets me to sleep.

[Female janitors at the onsen/sento]

I'm a modest chap. The lady in our local place must be getting on for 70, she seems to like checking out the guys.

[Narita Express - why is it so much more expensive...]

...than the Skyliner? They basically take the same amount of time to get to Tokyo don't they? But such a big difference in cost. I'm missing the reason why? Anyone know, or is it just a ripoff?

[What speed are you connected at?]

I recently upgraded too and it has made a big different.

[Footie poll - club or country?]

I only really enjoy the country tournies, and dont really support a club team.

[What to do when you forget who someone is...]

Last night I got introduced to a guy I must have met last year and he seemed to greet me like a good friend. It was one of those cases where you haven't the slightest idea who they are, but don't want to offend by showing them that.

 

I kinda got out of it when he mentioned where and how we met - but I was racking the old brain cells for a bit thinking how to maybe not cause offence.

 

What do you do in this situation?

[So - when are you escaping for summer?]

Roll on 29th July!

[Fantastic!!!!]

I hope you told them that is was perfect.

[Timeshares]

My family have a timeshare in Europe and they're wanting to come to Japan and do a swap if possible with somewhere here. Does anyone know of any good timeshare places in Japan - it doesn't seem to be a big/popular concept here like it is back home.

[Paris]

Paris is a top city, I love it - been about 5 times now and never get tired of it.

 

France is a top country actually, some excellent places all over.

 

Holiday homes / timeshares are popular in the south of France (and Spain/Portugal) with Brits.

[In Japan?]

I'm in on the border with Saitama, pretty much Tokyo. Probably moving down to nearer Osaka in the next few months,

[dreams are free]

DROOOOOL.

Sorry for coming in late.

[snowboard in Niseko]

You should really be fine at that time, and even find a santa or two on the hills. Here's hoping for a mega season 05

[quick poll: Skiers and Snowboarders...]

Snowboarding for 2 years, me.