Just back from Japan

It looks amazing - I heard that Japan is quite ugly because they have built on everything - what about the language how do you get about - it must be so confusing - I most confess to having a love affair with all things Japanese

me too.

umm, the first time I went I picked up enough to get by, the second time we had someone who could actually say a few words so I was lazy, I actually really enjoy not necessarily knowing whats going on- reminds me of visiting my family, and I pick up languages fast, the speaking part anyway!

Also the nightlife in tokyo is unreal!
I seriously suggest finding a nightclub where you're the only white people. Flirt with japanese girls by dancing like an idiot and teasing the BBoyers in the club. amazing fun, oh and find the owner, have him challenge you to a drinking contest with the band that were playing and end up having to save him from puking whilst passed out, and also having to stop the cab ride home, get out fail to puke, end up somewhere in tokyo with an hour to go till you have to leave to catch the flight home, wasted and strung out.
Then go to the airport drunk, subtly put your foot under your ridiculously heavy ski bag to get passed the weight limit on JAL, and then spend the flight feeling sorry for yourself and watching movies. don't forget airport shower in japan- or hire a room and catch 40 winks.
get home in england a considerable time later and wonder if the last 48hrs actually happened.