JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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In an OECD survey of 36 nations on people's perceptions of their living conditions, Japan ranked 21st in terms of quality of life; Australia, Norway and the U.S. were the top 3. What do you think of that?
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The Fukuoka mayor is banning public servants from drinking alcohol for a month; the Osaka mayor has declared war on tattoos on civil servants. What do you think of all this?
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Why do you think Facebook's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut?
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Which sport, when played well, do you think is the most exciting to watch?
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What's the difference between an average burger and a great one?
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nisegaijin
Dealing with jet lag is as much preparation to you flight as post-flight recovery. See how long your flight is, what time of the day and what time zones are covered. Waking up very early and going to gym will speed up metabolism and get you worn out so you can sleep on the plane.
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Zenigata2
Take some Melatonin one hour before going to bed for three straight days after your arrival. Works like a charm on me...
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JeffLee
Melatonin. Nuff said.
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borscht
Fly only north and south.
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Altria
Taking a multivitamin beforehand, getting plenty of sleep on the plane, and huffing paint thinner on arrival.
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sarcasm123
I have to take flights of over 10 hours every now and then and the only thing I can say is: sleep on the plane. Don't watch the TV, don't listen to music, don't play games, don't read. Just sleep. Haven't had a jet lag since I started doing this.
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GW
dont get on a plane!
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Speed
What about for people who can't sleep on the planes? That's my main problem.
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sk4ek
Refrain from alcohol and caffeine prior to departure and when in flight; avoid the temptation to take a "nap" once you arrive, unless you're arriving at night and it's already bedtime. Drink lots of water.
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KissMint
In my opinion, you have to get yourself adjusted to the time zone of the place you're going to before you get there.
After I get on the plane, I sleep if it's nighttime where I'm going, and wake up when it's morning in that country as well. If you can't fall asleep easily, take a couple of sleeping pills before boarding. They'll kick in after take-off, if not before. Wear a sleep mask, and earplugs if necessary. Inform the flight attendant beforehand not to wake you for meals, or put a note on your tray/the back of the seat in front of you.
If it's daytime in the country I'm going to while I'm on the plane, I don't sleep and force myself to stay awake, even if the rest of the plane is sleeping. I usually watch TV shows on my laptop.
Once I land, I only sleep when it's bedtime, not before.
However, I've never tried melatonin, ... or paint thinner...
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GW
sk4ek
no brewskies on the flight, no thanks that wud make it seem like forever.
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teaabe
simple but complex. 'synch' in with the other time zone within your own five to seven days in advance. when everybody else is sleeping at home, you're wide awake. there you go.
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motytrah
Fly Business or First Class. Nice lie flat seat. Works like a charm.
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helloklitty
Melatonin.
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SushiSake3
Don't stop drinking.
Next question? :-)
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Weasel
Read JT for a few minutes
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Sarge
"No brewskies on the flight"
Not at $5 a pop! I still can't believe the 18,000 yen fuel surcharge doesn't include even one brewskie!
Getting some sleep on the plane is a must. For those poor souls in economy class ( most of the passengers ), I suggest taking a few sleeping pills with the first meal. That way you get at least one meal ( you paid for it, along with the others ) and you can actually get some sleep, even being trapped in that tiny little space. Then, upon arrival, don't sleep during the day, and if you have trouble sleeping at night, more sleeping pills! After a couple of days, you should be fairly well adjusted.
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Pukey2
speed:
Me too. I'd wish some people would stop assuming that everyone can sleep like a baby on planes. I can feel drowsy, tired, about to fall asleep, but i CANNOT sleep. It might help if the seats next to me were not taken and I could lie down, but I haven't had that sort of chance for years.
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Sarge
Pukey - You want to lie down on the plane? Get a Business Class or First Class seat! ( well, that's what the airlines would say to you )
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Richard_III
Fly business class.
It's the only way to avoid it.
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