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Topic: Why do hardly any visitors from aboard ever visit.

#	Author	Message
41	X-san Sun 5/11/2008 9:49p	Really? Interesting. I suppose it really comes down to which cast members you meet, and what you are trying to understand or explain. I speak a lot more Japanese than that, but I've had trouble now and then. I wouldn't say the Tokyo Resort is populated with tons of English speakers, that's for sure!
42	SuperDry Sun 5/11/2008 10:22p	<<< I've done it over three dozen times and it takes practiced technique to make it painless and, dare I say, enjoyable. >>> Yea, it's called freeloading your way into the premium cabin! <<< At the moment, on a decent carrier like United, that ticket will cost $1200, so it's also expensive. >>> Yep. Gas is expensive these days. <<< Funny thing is most East Coasters wouldn't think twice about sitting on a plane almost as long to go to Hawaii though (how long is that flight, 9 hours or so?). >>> Newark to Honolulu is scheduled at 10hrs 35mins, whereas San Francisco to Tokyo is 10hrs, 45mins, so yea, that does put things in perspective a bit. <<< Never been to Hawaii. >>> I think the point is that there are probably far more people that are willing to travel from the East Coast to Hawaii than to Tokyo, even though a great many of them would give the "it's too far" reason as to why not.
43	trekkeruss Sun 5/11/2008 10:29p	Hawaii is the U.S.A. not a foreign land. That alone is reason enough why more people are willing to visit the islands than the islands of Japan.
44	X-san Sun 5/11/2008 11:10p	***I think the point is that there are probably far more people that are willing to travel from the East Coast to Hawaii than to Tokyo, even though a great many of them would give the "it's too far" reason as to why not.*** Exactly. And Russ, I agree with your comment as well, it's just funny that so many people give the "it's too far" excuse. And when you come right down to it, haven't MOST people taken a long trip either by car, bus, train or whatever? It's funny to me that people will hop in a car and spend a day or two driving, but 12 hours on a plane is unthinkable. Anyway, there you have it. There are plenty of excuses to go around. :p
45	trekkeruss Sun 5/11/2008 11:40p	Well, a long car drive is different. You can stop and stetch your legs, eat at a restaurant, see something along the way, etc. You're also in your own car, which is presumably comfortable. But anyway, it's not the distance or time, it's the amount of money. Airfare to Hawaii or Europe = relatively cheap. Airfare to Asia = relatively expensive. Add in all the other reasons why people aren't flocking to Japan, and that's why you don't see many white folks at TDR.
46	The Goddess Mara Mon 5/12/2008 7:42a	I fly coach to Japan, but fortunately am a Premier Exec so I can sit in Economy Plus. Years ago, I got bumped up to business class twice, which was great. But that hasn't happened in a decade. That five extra inches in Economy Plus makes a big difference. I'll give my tips for making the 14-hour flight go quickly: 1) Bring lots of snacks on the plane and make some of them "comfort food." Stuff that just makes you happy. 2) Bring a portable DVD player (or use your computer) on the plane and add an external extended life battery. I once watched all four Alien movies back to back. It was great. I have a little case that holds 30 DVDs. It gives me lots of choices. 3) Bring some drugs to make you sleep, like Benedryl or Ambien. 4) To read, bring at least four magazines and two books--give yourself a choice. 5) Bring a laptop. I'm a writer, so I can get lost in a book I'm writing for four hours or so and never look up. In other words, stuff your face and give yourself a choice about all the things you can do. Works well for me.
47	X-san Mon 5/12/2008 7:49a	***I fly coach to Japan, but fortunately am a Premier Exec so I can sit in Economy Plus. Years ago, I got bumped up to business class twice, which was great. But that hasn't happened in a decade. That five extra inches in Economy Plus makes a big difference.*** I'm glad you feel that way, but my poor cramped muscles sure don't feel it. :p I couldn't really care less about five freakin inches...it's all cramped and nasty to me. I would've given you a hard time for not knowing "the truth" (that light at the end of the cabin lol), but since you got bumped up you know how much better it is. I've never flown international first class but I have flown business a few times on NorthWest and ANA...it makes all the difference in the world to me. I can't really imagine first class is all that much better, and I have heard the same from friends who've experienced both. The difference between coach and business is night and day, the difference between that and first class is just incremental. The luxury seat is a big part of it. Just to be able to put your feet *UP* is the whole issue imo. Anyway though...good tips. Here's MY personal tip. Get drunk and sleep the whole danged flight. :p
48	The Goddess Mara Mon 5/12/2008 7:55a	Drinking alcohol increases dehydration and jetlag.
49	X-san Mon 5/12/2008 8:03a	Sure...but it does help the trip pass quickly. :p
50	X-san Mon 5/12/2008 8:04a	Plus, it's a great "fear of flying neutralizer" as well.

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