@tokyo 14 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Well Obon holidays are with us, quietest time of the year here in the centre I often feel along with new year. This year though a Japanese friend of mine has invited me back to their home in Chiba (a nice bit of...!) and I'm going to see how they celebrate Obon. Whether they do anything special or just sit and watch tv eating and drinking. For those left in Japan at the moment, any traditional Obon plans? Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Been out of Japan and one more week before I'm back to the heat. Have a good time. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 From what I gather Obon seems to be one of those "go back to hometown, visit the family grave and just sit back and chill out" kind of holidays. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 It's crazy isn't it ? Not many people are from Tokyo and you realize it at Obon time. Obon is like western X'mas when people go back home (and your ancestral spirits in this case) I always felt like I'm missing out on something when our house is in Tokyo. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Not doig anything special, the beach has still been busy though! Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Resting taking a bit of time to relax. That's all. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Is it national holiday time this week then? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Staying at home with random day trips and drinking sessions planned. Always find it too hot or humid or both at this time of year to enjoy it really. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I would lay low i reckon. For me, here, just work as normal. We don't have Obon here, you see. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 no Obon? unbelievable. What kinda country do you live in Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I never take days off on public holidays in Japan. Travel during any holiday period here is not only very difficult but much more expensive. I really don't like travelling when everyone else is, especially when there's always some fool doing the speed limit of 50km/hr with about 100 cars stuck behind them with no chance of overtaking. Holidays shouldn't be frustrating and stressful!! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Originally Posted By: Go Native Holidays shouldn't be frustrating and stressful!! Try Easter Weekend with all the silly people trying to get 'down South' from Perth. It is about 300kms worth of parking lot. We once made the mistake of joining my parents in their holiday shack in Mandurah for Easter ...usually an hours drive [give or take] it took us 6 hours - I sh!t you not!! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 It's mad like that wherever there is a car culture. UK suffers the same. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Obon and lots of people I know not around. Can't sleep well at the mo either. Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Same here. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 It was Obon and a Japanese guy decided to take a trip across the pacific to Disney Land in LA. He gets on the plane and sits down next to an American. The American turned to the Japanese and asked, "What kind of '-ese' are you?" The Japanese guy was confused and replied, "Sorry but I don't understand what you mean." The American repeated, "What kind of '-ese' are you?" Again, the Japanese was confused over the question. The American, now irritated, then yelled, "What kind of -ese are you? Are you a Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc..." The Japanese then replied, "Oh, I'm a Japanese!". A while later, the Japanese turned to the American and asked, "What kind of '-key' are you?" The American, frustrated, yelled, "What you mean what kind of '-key' I am?" The Japanese said, "Are you a monkey, donkey or a Yankee?" Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 An early one Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Oops this aint the Friday thread Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Obon sounds boring. When are all you overseas travelling dudes and dudettes back in steaming Japan? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 ah. I thought this ws the Friday thread Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 At the home now chilling out and having some relaxing fun. Visited the family shrine thingy, drunk loads of beer. Too hot woke up, messing around online now. Link to post Share on other sites
yoroshiku onegai shimasu 2 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Is it over yet? Back to my base on Monday, work the week after... feels like the summer is coming to an end. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Pretty much. Things will begin to get back to normal starting next week. I always feel it really when it gets into September. Link to post Share on other sites
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