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[BradS]

Back on topic, I'd say it needs:

More public affection.

A less anal postal system (i.e. if my name isn't on the letter box, don't return my mail! The address is correct for crying out loud!).

Less racism and sexism.

Some serious television programs. Honest to God, almost all the "adult" programing here would be considered kids stuff back in Australia!

Later trains (2am maybe?)

People that cover their mouths when they sneaze and close their mouths when they eat.

[SEndrigo]

What Japan needs is for people to work less and enjoy life more !!

I second Jim's idea of having a siesta here, that would be great.

But then again, it might just make them work until 2 a.m. instead of midnight

Crikey, there's more to life than work!

Yes public affection would be great....

In fact, if you're upset about the lack of it, why don't you add to it next time you are out in the city....

[mrjohndub]

...English spell check software

...Real sandwiches

...An end to sexually objectifying high school girls

...Government-subsidized ass implants for all women upon graduation from high school

...People that watch where they're going

...Concerts that begin after the sun goes down

...A ban on sound vans

...Hummus

[azarashi sushi]

Hi Mr. Dub,

[Reisender]

[alexrocks]

Real deoderant.

[TK4Lakers]

[gaijinalways]

As to all night trains, NYC's subway runs all night.

Mexican restaurants in Tokyo, strongly recommend Fonda de la Marugada. Great place with Mexican decorations, Mexican staff, chefs, etc. A bit expensive, only open for dinner, strongly suggest reservations for Friday and Saturday nights (up to a month in advance).

Another place that springs to mind is in Harajuku, close to Wendi's (the restaurant is in the basement on the same side street across the street from Wendi's)on Omotesando avenue on the left when you are walking away from Harajuku station. Don't order a tabehodai set, much better to order ala carte. Avoid some of the Japanese fusion items, the more usual Mexican food does feature refried beans (which most Japanese seem to think is worse than naato ) and the margarita menu has a large punch bowl size, definately a 3-5 drink drink and stronger than usual (the Mexican waiter working at that time told me the owners wanted it made that way)!

As to changes,

all night trains

far less discrimination

betteracceptance of foreign 'international' credit cards (some places here still only accept Japanese credit cards)

better acceptance of the ESL community as professionals (including by some of their own)

[BurnChurch]

Japan DOES NEED to Kill or Forget POP about music.
It is everywhere. And I feel Sick.
All I see or listen on the radio or TV is plastic ready to sell music made from producers.
I hate THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too much of that pink Smiley pop cute music HURTS my Retin!!!!!!!!

[nikkeimama]

Daylight savings time!!!!

Having the sun hit my room at 5am but coming home from work in the dark at 6pm in the summer is just not right!!!

[lalalateda]

[Big John Stud]

nikkeimama wrote:

Daylight savings time!!!! Having the sun hit my room at 5am but coming home from work in the dark at 6pm in the summer is just not right!!!

Forget that! Day light saving time is the stupidest concept of thought of! Besides during the summer in Japan, the sun doesn't sent until late at night.

[Sweetsee]

Basketball courts.

[cornishmuppet]

Cricket.

Decent toothpaste.

[SEndrigo]