for me 10-20 people is big meet xD

I wanna try dog or cat.

I had dog while in south Korea, really wasn't anything special. They raise them in small cages similar to chicken farms, so they never get much exercise to make the meat tough or anything. Didn't realize it was dog untill about halfway through, shrugged, and finished eating.

so it"s pretty much just like any other meat?

yea.. pretty much. think of it this way. in India, Cows are sacred, so they wouldn't even consider eating beef there. We're the other side. we have decided that cat and dog are socialy off limit, but we'll eat beef no problem. It's not even a 'Predator' meat vs herbavore either, since we'll eat stuff like rattlesnake. Dog and cat are just another cage-raised livestock for them.

Im tempted to bring up the argument of human meat. I mean i personally beleive any species is up for being eaten since everythings on food chain. incuding people. theres other animals that eat eachoer. I see no reason someone couldnt donate their body to be eaten. Im not saying kill someone and eat them. but if someone dies. they should have the option to be eaten.

Actually, there are no laws in the USA against Canabalism, only against killing. In Colorado there's a guy who is in a medical study, he eats human meat from medicaly donated cadavers and undergoes periodic mental and physical exams to test the effects of it. The largest worry is that microbes and bacteria in human meat will transfer to a human consumer, similar to what happened with 'Mad Cow' disease.

So i could leegit try human meat in my country?

Assuming you don't have any state laws preventing it, however it is difficult to GET human meat without breaking other laws, like murder, or theft, or grave robbing. The guy I heard of gets it from medical cadaver's from a college, and has a specific arrangement through the college to do so. The college uses them for the medical student's practice, and then he gets parts of them for consumption, while rest gets incinerated. I don't know all the details, and don't even know if it's more then rumor, but it doesn't sound too far-fetched to be honest.

I askI cause while trying out different animal meats i thought about human meat and said "well why the fuck not"

I would be worried about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuru_%28disease%29

as long as the meats good tho and doesnt have kuru disease im good right?

Don't worry, I'll eat only in ケンタッキーフライドチキン restaurants!

Ke n ta ki! The little jingle they use for the restaurant is cute.

"Ke n ta ki" Is that just south of Indiana and Ohio? *chuckles*

That, might be a wise choice-being that you do know, what they are serving.

I'm going to be called evil for this, but I've tried dog. It's like any other meat, tastes decent unless you season it to make it taste better.

EH, Meat is meat. That is not evil. Different cultures eat different things and have different standards of what is normal to eat, and whats funny is a lot of the time, those differing cultures really freak out about what someone in some other place is eating if its outside of their defined standard of normalcy.

Nah, whats evil is killing other people in the name of "decency" just because the people being killed ate a cat or a dog.

Well, this *IS* the furry community. It wouldn't surprise me at all to find that people here think it's bad to farm animals that are generally considered pets for meat.

Uh, like the majority of people?

Cows and pigs are commonly considered pets, we still eat them.

That doesn't make it ok.

See, that's your opinion. Eating someone's pet is cruel but if an animal is raised in a humane manner to eventually be eaten, then I take no umbrage with the idea of eating it.

If they were, I'd have no problem with it either.

Where did you try it at?

Puerto Rico :D

Dog meat is very rare in Japan. It's much more common in China and certain rural areas of South Korea. From Wikipedia:

"In 2008, Japan imported 5 tons of dog meat from China compared to 4,714 tons of beef, 14,340 tons of pork and 115,882 tons of poultry."

Cat meat would be unheard of, as cats have been seen as sacred animals in Shintoism for millennia.

From what little research I done I couldn't find any evidence that japan allows the sell or consumption of cat and dog meant. So either your telling a tall tales or you are talking about a black market that sells cat and dog meat.

"sacred" and "Shinto" don't go together in the normal, westernized sense of the word :) There are plenty of animal kami that are eaten, and plenty of kami I don't think we'd use the word "sacred" for... colonel sanders and Thomas Edison are kami, no joke :p

That said, I've never seen cat or dog served in Japan, but I was in a very urban place. Rural japan might be very different

The Japanese doesn't have the dining habit that eats the dog and the cat.
It is China and Korea.
It is necessary to go to a Chinese restaurant or Korea restaurant when it eats them in Japan.
Moreover, the restaurant where they are eaten is very very rare existence.

They eat dog and cats in japan?

Dog's meat and cat's meat are imported from South Korea and China in Japan.
Korean and Chinese in Japan are consuming them.
Uncommonly, the tourists of foreign and Japanese eat them just out of curiosity.

Not sure if serious

Maybe it's hidden somewhere in mainland but the 2 years that I lived on Okinawa and when visiting mainland Japan, I never ran into any dog or cat meat.

heres some list of Furry Cons all over the world. and theres some in Japan.... =)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_.....ry_conventions

https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/List_of....._by_attendance

I suggest you check out Thunderf00t's videos on that subject.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw33AVqzQxA&list=PLQJW3WMsx1q3XqXOw5PuRrM0Zg8YDkRPL

no, it didn't

you responded to the wrong person

I didn't tell you to load the video, someone else did, and yet you responded to me, not them.


And if a video isn't loading in one browser, use another, some browsers have issues at times. I so this sometimes with webpages I have issues with and it works great.

okay dude, apparently you are just not gonna get the point.

Funny, it certainly looks like I have been participating in the conversation.

The point is that you wont take a few minutes to watch something that proves another person's point.


Its really not a hard concept here.

There are plenty of other ways if you arent lazy... a phone, a wifi spot, a hot spot... etc.

If you can't watch the video, don't act as if you have.
The videos are about debunking the conspiracy theories and misinformation about the fukushima accident.

Uh, no.

Read other?

Yea. Where godzilla cant get them. ;p

French friend....
Japan...

Visiting French Friend<?>Visiting Japan

French
Japan

................................I am so confused right now....

A friend of mine who's working in Japan for 2 years.

NOW I get it...

Curse you 3:30am -.-'

I believe over in Japan they have what is called kemono, basically furries. There is a community for it, and while the content they produce can be found easily on the internet, the community itself is apparently difficult to find. There is no FA equivalent for kemono. >:

Kenomimi..?

As far as I've been told, they use the term 'kemono' to refer to furries as well, although it's not the only meaning. I think the reason you're not finding them is because they're within the furry community already, especially since so many Japanese have a partial understanding of English at the least.

Yes there is, Pixiv http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=5821980

There's some Japanese fursuiters on here.

http://www.furaffinity.net/user/aosawa.yuki/

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8893160/

Hmmm, I can't stop thinking about reverse-Paris-syndrome :D

I don't like Paris either, so Japan will probably look more "normal" than Paris to me!

that sound fun!

Wish you to have fun!

lol yeah, there are many x3

I've got Coldplay's song Lovers In Japan going on in my head now, thank you.

I have been living in a city of 5 million people in Japan for a whole year, I speak Japanese, and I still can't figure out how to meet other furries here. I agree that there seems to be no obvious, centralized place where meets and small conventions are planned or talked about. Everything generally seems to be smallish groups of mutual friends.

Ahaha, I think I'll just forget the idea to meet local furries... thankfully I have a couple of friends from France (Not furries) living in Japan - one in Osaka and the other in Tokyo.

Tokyo is insane! It's a fun place to visit for sure! I haven't been to Osaka, but I've heard good things!

Hey that's funny, I'm going to be in Japan for the last 2 weeks of June too.... I have been looking for the exact same things! Want to try and meet some local furs.

I am in Japan!

I'll be in Tokyo/Ueno, Kyoto, Nagasaki, and back to Narita. 11 days in country, I'm looking forward to it !!

I've got a couple days of "do your own thing"... have been trying to find a local fur who speaks at least a bit of English, to get together and hangout, see the sights, go places, etc. I'd love to have a sherpa (tour guide) for a day. Could be fun to meet up with folks for a random meal or something too.

How far away is Yokosuka? Looks like it's not a long train ride up to Tokyo.

Its an hour train ride give or take, depending on where in Tokyo. The Keikyu line from Yokosuka goes to shinagawa, and from shinagawa travel is up in the air. if you keep in touch maybe we can set something up, A weekend day would be best

I am in Japan! I am in Yokosuka!

I didn't make my itinerary yet, but I'll be around Osaka for 3-4 days, then Tokyo for the rest of the trip, and I may visit things around Tokyo. (I still don't know what, though)

I am a Japanese who lives in Tokyo.
A lot of furry conventions are held around Tokyo.
However, the furry convention will not be scheduled to be held in Tokyo in June and July.

I'll be in Tokyo/Ueno, Kyoto, Nagasaki, and back to Narita. 11 days in country, I'm looking forward to it !!

I've got a couple days of "do your own thing"... have been trying to find a local fur who speaks at least a bit of English, to get together and hangout, see the sights, go places, etc. I'd love to have a sherpa (tour guide) for a day. Could be fun to meet up with folks for a random meal or something too, even if you're not a local.

well hey~ just keep in touch, and we can set up a meet in tokyo if you would like ^^

Why not !

I've learned that most Japanese furries don't like/seek/want interaction with their Western counterparts. They find our style of fursuits ugly for example, they also don't really have a fursona or feel attached to a personal character like we do. They're weird to interact to.

I don't have a fursuit and I don't feel so attached to a pesonal character either... but I can't speak Japanese, it may be my biggest problem, I guess.

Bon voyage, et bonne chance

oh surely there is. i know of some furry artists in that area. ever hear of morenatsu?

Lucky you! I've always wanted to visit Japan. Some useful words are. Konichiwa = hello

Arigato = thank you

Domo arigato = thank you very much.

それは9000の上です！

日本！

Konichiwa

Arigato

Saionara

There you go, now you speak 3

Doko (o)toire wa desu ka?

There, now you are set for life.

Otearai wa doko desuka?

That will serve you a little better ^.^

Thank you.

amuse toi bien là-bas :)
et ramen :P (ramène) tout plein de souvenirs et de photos :D

I'd suggest getting in contact with  shiverz. She lives in Japan, although I don't remember what city. She's a really awesome person so hopefully you'll get a chance to meet her (she'll probably get you into one of her youtube videos like she usually does when she meets other furs).

I've not been there in over 20 years, but most of them speak English

could'ja get Godzilla's autograph fer me? ;)

There's a Godzilla shrine I think... we're planning to visit it!

pawsome! :)

Godzilla was officially recognized as a Japanese Citizen a couple days ago. :) He's the head of tourism in his prefecture. :)

mange un bol de ramen pour moi ^^

I know of a few, but I couldn't remember any of their names but one on my watch list
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/radywolf/ is an amazing fursuit maker there

I used to know a US army guy (furry) that was stationed there, but I think he's back here now.

A Japanese native once gave me a useful tip. Just say "Domo" and bow a lot. You'll do fine. :)

Enjoy the world's cutest country and be wary of the Kan-cho!

Omg, have fun! Learn a little japanese! :D I've never been before but I've always wanted to.

Try not to ruin their idea of Paris

Anata-no imouto-wa, o genki desu ka?

is that "how are you little sister?"

Here you go,  h0rs3! https://www.youtube.com/user/japanesepod101

You've just missed an event. Kemoket its schedule at 4th May in Tokyo and next one will be on October at Osaka.
Followed by Kemocon in October-nov and JMoF in jan.

I know there are Japanese furries and Japanese furmeets... but I don't know much about it...

I wish I would visit Japan someday... my sister has... well... she lived there... for several years... she apparently learned to speak some Japanese... she bought back little in the way of souvenirs... outside food... she loves food there apparently...

I know very little with their language and mess up speaking Japanese whenever I have to say anything more than a few words... I can never be able to say anything than the few statements and phrases I've learned...
Thankfully I know plenty of words... but I have no idea how to put them together and speak... I'm basically the worst guy to translate and/or speak Japanese...

ahh making a flyby of another kuipper belt object while you are in that part of the solar system. very clever New Horizons!

I think Mararin lives in that area! Not entirely sure though.

my suggestion is to try reach out to : imuhata and  kurisuke see who will be available to join or accompany with you during your stay in JP, enjoy your trip!
and maybe  coyotoy and  yoshinomi too

I lived there last year! ^.^ Knowing the language helped a lot but you shouldn't have much of a problem by not speaking it. I found it difficult to push past the insularity and actually meet some open mind furs / bronies near me but wish you the best of luck in your search. Failing that, you'll have loads of other stuff to take in and will be sure to have an amazing time!

Learn to say "sumimasen" a lot. You'll still sound like a stupid gaijin... but a polite stupid gaijin; folk like that.

Don't expect the warmest welcome in Japan, even though people there are sometimes more polite than people in the US, most of them won't care for Westerners, especially the men. It likely depends on what area you're heading for. If it's in Tokyo, it's busiest there. It's like NYC for Asians. Anyway, people who are into furry there are usually known as "kemonofurs". Basically, kemono = furry. and so the conventions can sometimes be called "Kemono" cons. You really need to get used to all the cute things and strange cultural things most English people find autonomously weird. On eimportant thing: cheese and milk are practically foreign to them. most Asians are lactose intolerant, I recommend bringing cheese/cultured yogurt in an ice case or lunchbox that won't spoil easily when you go there, I'm serious. But there are probably special shops you can find for dairy products, just like the fact that there are oriental shops in the US, just have it when you go looking for the first time.

I've wanted to try going there myself, but I am nervous about maybe specific laws and commonalities. Like, what to most people do there? I have to ask myself that and observe. Perhaps if I don't think about it too much, I could fit in just fine..

And there are a lots of styles of furry, like bara and "critter" (Wildcritters and Veebooru content), as well as just plain anthro. So some of the Japanese furries are really into Pokemon/Digimon, which is pretty cool, since I'm into it, too. I can't really introspect any more since I've never been to Japan myself, nor do I plan on going there anytime soon with my own financial situation, but I hope the whole trip goes splendid for you.

Chopsticks? I actually, for some really unknown reason, figured out how to use them. Guess it comes hand in hand with learning how to pick up and use a pencil or a pen. Wierd... They're comfortable, I like them, however, I still, on very rare occasions, have dropped food from them... Buh, I'm an amateur.

I didn't want to make fun of Japan in any way, although I'm sure they really don't care so much if you make fun of them, just don't insult them too much or, oh boy... they can get upset, and you're gonna wonder why. Some of Japan's outside stalls don't use cash registers, and they expect customers to pay for their stuff in like a bowl or something if it's available. Most importantly, don't hand your money to the cashier in that case, unless you wanna be dumb. Not sure if they do that so much anymore, but it's a thing I've heard about. Don't remember where I heard about this, so I'm surprised I know about it.

Yes, having a friend who knows any place you're traveling too is always extremely, extremely helpful. Don't go without your pen pal!~
Said friend will probably know some of the towns, neighborhoods and cities a whole lot better than you will. Lol.

went to my first ever furmeet here is texas back in the US