So, no internet at home still. Whoever I've been stealing it from either figured out how to block it, died, or is on a very long vacation. The next best thing, in Japan is going to an internet Cafe. Since I couldn't find one near my house, I traveled to Takadanobaba (funny name for a city, right). The place it called Cybernet Bagus (I don't have any idea what Bagus is). For 420 yen (about $4.20) I have unlimited use of the facilities for 1 hour. What does this unlimited use entail you ask?
When you first come in, you're greeted by two workers dressed in tuxedo shirts, ties, suspenders, and trousers (yeah really). Off to the left is a wall full of every imaginable magazine. First you have to select a room: the type of chair you would like, smoking/non-smoking, and whether or not you would like to include the use of the shower facilities in your charges. Then you are given a ticket and room number. The hallway leading to the computer cubicles is lined with free items. On the left is multiple vending machines selling everything from frappuccinos, junk food, soup, and soda. There is also a small room with a soft serve ice cream machine, juice, and microwave. On the right side is a bookshelf that extends for about 20 feet containing nothing but manga (comic books). The use of these items is all included in the cost of admission.
The rooms are like small cubicles. 6 foot walls, a door, a chair, and a padded floor (in case you'd like to take a nap). The computer screen functions as a tv/DVD player. There are movie channels that you can select from and DVDs that you can rent for an additional price. Basically all the comforts of home in a 3 by 6 room.
I guess many Japanese young people now use these facilities as their home. 24-hour use is cheaper than an apartment, meaning that many of these people only have to work part-time jobs to survive. Many adults have become concerned that the present generation is too unmotivated and I can definitely see why. As I type this, I can hear the people on both sides snoring (it's 9am). While the place is nice, I can't actually imagine living in here. It's dark, small, and smells an awful lot like BO with horrible elevator music playing in the background.
I'd write more, but my time here is almost up. Next time I'll try to actually write something of substance.
When you first come in, you're greeted by two workers dressed in tuxedo shirts, ties, suspenders, and trousers (yeah really). Off to the left is a wall full of every imaginable magazine. First you have to select a room: the type of chair you would like, smoking/non-smoking, and whether or not you would like to include the use of the shower facilities in your charges. Then you are given a ticket and room number. The hallway leading to the computer cubicles is lined with free items. On the left is multiple vending machines selling everything from frappuccinos, junk food, soup, and soda. There is also a small room with a soft serve ice cream machine, juice, and microwave. On the right side is a bookshelf that extends for about 20 feet containing nothing but manga (comic books). The use of these items is all included in the cost of admission.
The rooms are like small cubicles. 6 foot walls, a door, a chair, and a padded floor (in case you'd like to take a nap). The computer screen functions as a tv/DVD player. There are movie channels that you can select from and DVDs that you can rent for an additional price. Basically all the comforts of home in a 3 by 6 room.
I guess many Japanese young people now use these facilities as their home. 24-hour use is cheaper than an apartment, meaning that many of these people only have to work part-time jobs to survive. Many adults have become concerned that the present generation is too unmotivated and I can definitely see why. As I type this, I can hear the people on both sides snoring (it's 9am). While the place is nice, I can't actually imagine living in here. It's dark, small, and smells an awful lot like BO with horrible elevator music playing in the background.
I'd write more, but my time here is almost up. Next time I'll try to actually write something of substance.
sure it was a cyber cafe? Cause in Amsterdam it's called a peep show :-)
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