Top 3 Concerts I Attended (Notes from Under the Tatami Mats–69 … My Adventures in Japan)
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Some local residents complained about the noise, and asked us politely to tone it down.
In Japan, there are many rules governing social behavior, many of which are unreasonable, incomprehensible, and overly restrictive.
No … Drinking allowed
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The answer is that, in Japan, rules are often flexible, depending on the situation, the event, or whoever is in charge of the event. While we did not always like or agree with such distortions of the rules, we gladly tolerated the loose rules on the aforementioned occasion.
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Detectives are not watching
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After we has polished off the first round of beers, several of us left the concert hall more than once to make quick runs to the local bottle shop for a few more liters. When we came back in, we again had to pass through “security,” but again, we were waved through cheerfully and politely.
We continued to enjoy the concert, immensely – with predicable results. And as we left after the show, nobody bothered us or questioned us about the devastation.
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Silence! Silence!! Please.
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Top 3 in-Bar Live Music
Top 3 Musicians Who Appreciate(d) the Support of Their Japanese Fan Base
Top Guitarist
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Links to my Other Series …
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Guide – "Guide to Entries" (right-click on title)
Index– "Index" to all Chapters and Sections (right-click on title)
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Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 2" (right-click on title)
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