| So do Japanese schools sometimes have rule that prohibit one from dying one's hair? |
 It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
| What is/are the channel(s) which normally broadcast animes in Japan? |
StudyingEnglish said: Sphinxter said: It's almost always prohibited. Until a few years ago, even students with natural brown hair had to dye it blackSo do Japanese schools sometimes have rule that prohibit one from dying one's hair? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/22/campaign-grows-stop-japanese-schools-forcing-pupils-dye-hair/ Oh wow... I must admit I find that ridiculous. In the Netherlands, it is prohibited by law for schools to make such requirements; even the military can't place nonfunctional hair demands on its soldiers by law. |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
StudyingEnglish said: MiloD said: Every channel has some kind of an anime. I'm currently recording NHK, MBS, BS TBS, BS11, Kids Station, and Animax. It depends on where you live though. TV Tokyo seems to have a lot of anime. I'm jealous.What is/are the channel(s) which normally broadcast animes in Japan? isnt TV Tokyo a public channel though? あにてれで見逃した番組が全部観れるで。 https://ch.ani.tv |
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StudyingEnglish said: This is something I wondered though, in Japanese fiction there are all these sport clubs: Swimming club, baseball club, archery club, various martial arts clubs.Male students had to be bald in the past. And even now, I don't know if they have a rule or not, but anyone in the baseball club is bald. Do schools in Japan really have their own swimming pool, baseball field, archery track, and so forth? Also, why does every Japanese sport involve stylish long, black skirts:    Surely this would get in the way? |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
| Also, I've seen multiple times now that they measure the height increase and even breast development of primary school students? Does that actually happen? |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
StudyingEnglish said: I can scarcely imagine the luxury of schools having their own swimming pool and baseball court; most schools I went to didn't even have their own physical education room, we had to walk to a nearby establishment where they rented one.Yeah, I believe so. My school does, and my school is pretty typical so. On the plus size we had mixed-sex locker rooms; Japan seems to hate that. Mainly because tradition. You're not too sold on Japan's clinging to tradition, right?People used to wear these. I can only speak for kendo, but these skirt things make it harder to see the footwork. And it's actually not skirts. There are black, navy, and white ones and navy is the most popular. Kendo isn't actually a sport by the way. It's hard to explain though. So what makes them different from skirts?StudyingEnglish said: Probably just an excuse to get some loli chests in; most series that do it are full of loli fan-service.Sphinxter said: No it doesn't. Some area might be doing it, but it's an old thing. It's just that, those authors are old.Also, I've seen multiple times now that they measure the height increase and even breast development of primary school students? Does that actually happen? |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
Sphinxter said: Damn, how is that even possible lol My perverted Japanese mind would explode. On the plus size we had mixed-sex locker rooms; Japan seems to hate that. You're not too sold on Japan's clinging to tradition, right? Some things are necessary. I hate those business manners and school rules and stuff, but I do like those old buildings and old cloth stuff. It's too western today.So what makes them different from skirts? The legs are separated for the ones used in kendou. It's made to be able to ride a horse.  Probably just an excuse to get some loli chests in; most series that do it are full of loli fan-service. Yeah. They need to compare their chest size with a melon sized onee-san and get mad or sad. |
| Just wrapped up my trip to Japan! (if you still remember my posts here lmao) absolutely amazing country. everything is so neat and orderly. the trains were confusing at first, without google maps i probably would be lost all day. |
StudyingEnglish said: I think it's more that one doesn't really regard it as anything special if one grew up with it. At least I gain the impression that Japanese culture practices a lot of sex segregation that we don't, so it stops being remarkable. Like 4/5 of my friends when I was a teenager were female; I wonder how that would go with all those things I see in Japanese media about it supposedly being really weird to have an opposite-sex member in one's room, or have a sleepover together.Sphinxter said: Damn, how is that even possible lol My perverted Japanese mind would explode.On the plus size we had mixed-sex locker rooms; Japan seems to hate that. You're not too sold on Japan's clinging to tradition, right? Some things are necessary. I hate those business manners and school rules and stuff, but I do like those old buildings and old cloth stuff. It's too western today.[/quote]To be fair, tatami mats are just more practical. I personally also mostly sit on pillows on the floor at home though I sadly have no mats; I would if I could. I see no advantage in having a hard over a soft floor that one can sit on.Yeah. They need to compare their chest size with a melon sized onee-san and get mad or sad. Flat is justice and everyone knows it: |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
StudyingEnglish said: deimos96 said: Glad to here that!! Of course I remember! I was worried because it turned out pretty cold. Google map always saves me too lol Just wrapped up my trip to Japan! (if you still remember my posts here lmao) absolutely amazing country. everything is so neat and orderly. the trains were confusing at first, without google maps i probably would be lost all day. Yeah I think it was pretty cold but I could still get through with a sweater and undershirt. But my lips were very chap. Maybe it's because I am used to living in warm and humid conditions. Haha I guess locals don't memorize the train lines too. But it is really complicated so I'm shocked if someone could remember it all. Not to mention that there are local, rapid, semi-express, etc lines. |
| What kind of sex ed they teach in Japan and at what age is the first sex ed class? |
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StudyingEnglish said: Well, if they ask for it, it seems strange to refuse.Sphinxter said: We do grow up like that too, until 4th grade. We even change in the same room for swimming class. And all of a sudden the girls want to change in a different room. The boys start wondering why, and then around that time we get our first sex education. Boys get interested and start searching online. And boom a bunch of pervs are born. I think the problem is that we get separated so suddenly.I think it's more that one doesn't really regard it as anything special if one grew up with it. At least I gain the impression that Japanese culture practices a lot of sex segregation that we don't, so it stops being remarkable. Like 4/5 of my friends when I was a teenager were female; I wonder how that would go with all those things I see in Japanese media about it supposedly being really weird to have an opposite-sex member in one's room, or have a sleepover together. I'm wondering what the difference is that makes them ask for it, but no one really does that here. Many animes sre aimed for those who can't have a relationship like that This is embarrassingly true, my god — one does often feel that the target audience is lonely virgins.I'm not entirely sure by the way if the word "anime" can be pluralized in English; I'm inclined to say that it definitely happens, but that it also looks kind of uneducated to do so and not treat it like a mass noun. So most would say "a lot of anime is targeted ...", treating it like a singular mass noun. For whatever reason "cartoon" is always a count noun. Wiktionary says that it can be both a mass noun and a count noun, but using it as a count noun looks iffy to me. edit: Wikipedia notes that in English, it is generally treated as a mass noun with usage as a count noun being rare. |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
StudyingEnglish said: deimos96 said: What kind of problems did you find in Japan? Was there anything that offended you? I want a live voice from a tourist for my homework. It's about what Japanese people need to know about foreign people, for future globalization and living together. There seems to be a lot of Japanese that doesn't know about other countries and offend them without knowing.Yeah I think it was pretty cold but I could still get through with a sweater and undershirt. But my lips were very chap. Maybe it's because I am used to living in warm and humid conditions. Haha I guess locals don't memorize the train lines too. But it is really complicated so I'm shocked if someone could remember it all. Not to mention that there are local, rapid, semi-express, etc lines. Other than trains and high prices for transport, I didn't have many troubles in Japan. Nothing offended me, instead I was afraid of offending people in Japan xD. I did some research about Japanese public ethics so I think I didn't do anything wrong. I guess that is the older generation. I heard Japan is a very rigid country culture-wise since it is very isolated and homogeneous. |
| Wait... Japan exists in real life?! :o |
StudyingEnglish said: It is actually a little known fact that about 4% of the Japanese population has naturally occurring pink hair; this is seldom visible in real life because schools require that it be dyed black.Edocchi said: Yup, but sadly, no waifus. I wish pink hair was real.Wait... Japan exists in real life?! :o In all seriousness though, I think the Japanese are probably a more æsthetic bunch than the Dutch — especially the males, since Japanese males often do this outrageous thing where they actually have a haircut and most Dutch males don't as much have a haircut as that they have found a way to keep their hair out of their face. Also: "I wish pink hair were real"*, but to be fair a lot of native speakers no longer follow this rule; but in theory, the subjunctive mood should always be used to express a wish contrary to fact. |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
StudyingEnglish said: Fuck that shit, I agree with your Japanese brethren; the single most important thing is haircut, and Japanese males also rarely have haircuts that are so extremely short.In all seriousness though, I think the Japanese are probably a more æsthetic bunch than the Dutch — especially the males, since Japanese males often do this outrageous thing where they actually have a haircut and most Dutch males don't as much have a haircut as that they have found a way to keep their hair out of their face. All it takes is a good haircut and a good cloth to be popular here in high school so...lol The popular guys pay like 5000 yen for a cut, it's ridiculous. I prefer the Dutch mindset then. It's more manly.That having been said, I pay nothing except 2 euro for a bottle of hair spray each month; I cut it myself which is easy when it's this long. Also: "I wish pink hair were real"*, but to be fair a lot of native speakers no longer follow this rule; but in theory, the subjunctive mood should always be used to express a wish contrary to fact. I knew something was off.lol |
SphinxterNov 15, 2019 2:52 AM
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
| Also, real talk: Does Japan by and large believe or not believe that traps are gay? What about real life examples like Kaoru Oosima? |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
StudyingEnglish said: Sphinxter said: What are traps? Sorry I couldn't understand the question. Also, real talk: Does Japan by and large believe or not believe that traps are gay? What about real life examples like Kaoru Oosima? trap = 女装してる男のことです。見た目は女が実際は男。 it should be noted that this does not refer to transgender characters (or at least it should not) |
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StudyingEnglish said: Wow, seriously?Sphinxter said: What are traps? Sorry I couldn't understand the question. Also, real talk: Does Japan by and large believe or not believe that traps are gay? What about real life examples like Kaoru Oosima? Traps are characters like:   Whose genders are purposefully deceptive — there's a lot of debate going on whether being attracted to a nominally male character that looks like a female character makes the attraction homosexual or not outside of Japan. |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
StudyingEnglish said: It started out around 2005 when a lot of Japanese shows would feature characters that first looked like one sex, and then reveal them to be the other, that was the "trap" one could fall into; it was set up to trap and deceive the viewer; the name just stuck since then.DreamingBeats said: Oh, okay. Why is this called a trap though? trap = 女装してる男のことです。見た目は女が実際は男。 it should be noted that this does not refer to transgender characters (or at least it should not) A "trap" is basically just a character that looks like one sex, but actually is the other, very popular these days. |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
StudyingEnglish said: So why do you think it's so popular? What's the reason behind it? Do you like them?Sphinxter said: Yeah, it's really popular. Nice knowing how you call it in English.It started out around 2005 when a lot of Japanese shows would feature characters that first looked like one sex, and then reveal them to be the other, that was the "trap" one could fall into; it was set up to trap and deceive the viewer; the name just stuck since then. A "trap" is basically just a character that looks like one sex, but actually is the other, very popular these days. |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
StudyingEnglish said: But, but but...Sphinxter said: I have no idea, and I don't really like it because most of the time the best girl turns out to be the guy. And it feels like a waste to me. So why do you think it's so popular? What's the reason behind it? Do you like them?  There has to be some explanation behind the popularity though, with cross-dressing maid cafés and stuff even existing. |
It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate". — Bertrand Russell |
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