[hcsurfer25]

Thank you for your reply nyororin! Your information was greatly helpfull!

I wasn't sure if you brought alot of stuff with you when you went over? As for me, not too much is going? Just the stuff I can't live without! DVD player, anime collection, surfboard... e.t.c.?

When I was in tokyo with the military, we didn't get out too much. Just to some of the nearby bars, a couple of hotsprings, and a trip to the beach. When I got off the plane and met with the locals, they actually asked if we where part of some gang back in the u.s.? We where all covered in tat's, that is why I have asked if you might of had any problems?

Some of the places we went too, kinda looked at us funny? More outta curiousity I guess? Not mafia relation? Once I explained that they where anime tattoo's, and our guide actually realized what series it was, they where cool with us!

I guess I will throw another question your way, if you don't mind? Do they have apprenticeship programs for being an electrician in japan? If not, I am probally going to go the teacher route? I have three years before I leave, and that should be enough time to get a sufficient degree to be a "real" teacher.

One more thing for all reading this. I was reading Nyororin's post about people just coming to Japan, to say they have been "somewhere". Also bad mouthing japan when they where there.... Same freaking thing with the military! DO NOT. I repeat... DO NOT utilize the military just to travel, like I did. Not saying that all Military are like this, but a good majority where.

My squadron landed in Tokyo. We where greated by locals, japanese military, and translators/ guide's. Thought that was awesome they came out with such concern and intent to help. We did our thing, and on free time went out where ever we could. But some of the guy's I was wth, heck about 9 outta the 10 of them where making fun of the locals. Throwing around their "military authority" Meaning, "We are military, we have the right to do what we want" B.S.!

Really ticked me off! Wonder why some japanese think the americans are idiots? They made complete fools of themselves! I ended up apologizing for their rude behavior, and the second or third voyage out to town, I went alone with the guide, or a small handfull of people that respected, and behaved in a decent manor.

Again, not saying all military is like this. But, don't be suprised to see this when you are in. And not saying don't have a good time while you are there? Just do it in moderation. Be respectful to people, get a basic knowledge of the language and culture. It will greatly help you in the long run.

Thankyou again nyororin, if you have any other advice, itwould ost greatly be appreciated!