I would say at least one-third of the websites I’ve been visiting while I’m here are in Japanese. Obviously, I need Google Translate for this. Their ability to translate Japanese is not so great; I’ve noticed that other languages translate much more fluidly. Japanese translations are usually good enough to get the idea, but sometimes parts will make no sense. (For really cool information on how Google Translate works, read .)
So tonight, I’m looking for a place to stay this weekend. I have two lectures to attend, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, so I will definitely spend the night in Tokyo. I want to find a place in advance; my luck with wandering around to find a place has been not-so-great. While using Google Translate, I found this:
Q. I containing the tattoo, can I stay?
A. No. Visit your tattoo containing the body, we have strictly prohibited. Also, since we are also permitted those who visit us are drunk gang members, please understand.
Because sober gang members are totally safer, right?!
It’s still on my list of possible places to stay, because you don’t see my tattoos when I’m clothed, and I will shower on Friday before I leave and on Sunday after I get back. But I thought that was funny anyway!