Cops, Yakuza, Kabuki-cho, new job, movie flop, and no more English, just a few things catch y`all up on.
I know it`s been awhile since I last posted, but I didn`t give up, I just have been crazy busy. I was inspired to write after getting harassed questioned by the police for the 4th time since arriving in Japan (which isn`t too bad compared to North America). As some might know, foreigners must carry ID (passport or gaijin card) at all times. Cops here commonly ask foreigners for their information, as overstaying a visa is probably the most common crime. Honestly, the cops aren`t so bad here, they just check the ID and bounce, no searches and no big questioning, but they look real surprised when the read Canada though.
Movin on, big up my man D for stopping by on his asian trip. We ending up hitting the infamous Kabuki-cho and visiting the whore houses and massage parlours. Kabuki-cho is Tokyo`s red light district and I never truly checked out the place until D`s visit. I originally thought is was just a hostess club area, but hell no. You can full service from these hoes for 20000 yen ($200). We didn`t go all out, but I must say I was impressed with the selection. You can choose from Chinese, Thai, Filipino, and even Brazilian…not bad.
Due to the wild night in Kabuki-cho (got drunk and started talking shit to some Yakuza dudes, luckily they had pity on my drunk self. NOTE: I strongly advise against such behaviour,…anyways), I ended up coming home drunk at 6am and waking up late for the movie shoot. I arrived only to find that I was replaced,……..THANK GOD! This movie was beyond low budget. The director was everything in the production including, acting as the main character, grip, sound technician, FX coordinator….it was ridiculous. We all just laughed during the production as he did the whole movie with his fly undone… what a goof. After talking with some other foreigners here, I found out that acting is actually a viable alternative to teaching if you don`t speak Japanese. I am going to try and get some links and post them.
Talking about teaching……….I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got a new job working for a small IT company so I have finally ended my career as a English instructor. I was actually excited about teaching at first, but now that I have experienced it full on……….. All I can say is ..never again. I still do private lessons, but my clientele are wicked and make my job easy. You really couldn`t ask for better students. Unless you really like teaching or just need some part time money, stay away from the English schools. Next post will be about an English school that is always hiring……PEACE.
