hahahas that video you linked :P Yeahh not the best way to live out your sailor suit uniform fantasy better off being reincarnated.

wow! That's so interesting that your affinity with japan goes wayyyy back, I've haven't had any sort of fascination with a hobby or culture that has surpassed years. I usually get obsessed with something (past obsessions: crocheting, filofaxing, knitting, sticker making, korean/taiwanese/hk the list goes on..) and I usually go really hard out at it for a few months till I burn myself out and I get over it. You must of been japanese in another life time for sure.

I have yet to read your other message because I'm planning on watching Walter Mitty tonight. I've heard the title of that movie ages ago and a few times too but never felt inclined to watch it because I just don't like Ben Stiller :P but I think it's time.

How is your Japanese? Can you speak it enough to get by in japan? I was lucky enough to have learnt a little in high school, it was the only language that was taught at my school but I really enjoyed learning it. Unfortunately I only remember the hiragana now not much else hahas.

I tried to get into anime but I don't think it's my calling. The only ones I watched were Chobits, Fruits Basket, Love Hina, Ichigo Mashimaro and in eng dubbed too (eekkk.) I of course adore all the Studio Ghibli movies but everyone and their mother's do so doesn't really count.

Ahh yeahh I'm not the biggest fan of fish either but I didn't mind salmon sashimi only with a good helping of wasabi and soy sauce. Have you tried natto yet? if so are you a fan of it? Have you been to japan before for a holiday?

I really enjoy your long messages it's like a penpals letters a really good read :D Anyways I'll let you know how I find the movie!