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I wanted to talk a little about being underage in Tokyo.
And I'd like to hear what Tokyo Adult Guide members think about such things.
So back where I come from, legal age for sex is 16, then smoking and drinking is 18, like most places.
Coming to Tokyo was kind of a surprise, because the drinking and smoking age is so much higher.
It doesn't matter a lot, because I was able to buy most things. I'm almost 20, but only two times I was refused service.
I'm a little drunk now, so that makes a difference in what I say. You can take it with a pinch of salt.
First time I was 16 in Tokyo, Ningyocho. I was tired at night, around ten I decided to go eat something if not at night I would wake up hungry.
I went to some yakitori place, and the mama-san was already very annoyed at me when I showed up at the door. What the fuck, I just want some chicken. I don't really give a damn if you don't like me. I didn't let it show though, I'm always polite and respectful.
So I order some skewers and a beer.
She tells me the minimum age to drink is 20. I look her in the eye and say, yes, I know that. She says so how old are you. I was too tired to argue an unwinnable argument so I said well, just give me a Coke. Yakitori and Coca-Cola, kinda sad. I go home and have a sleep with no dreams.
Second time was just recently.
I was at Family Mart doing some shopping. I decide I want to try some new cigarettes.
I ask the guy manning the register for Peace cigarettes because I heard they are a good Japanese brand. It turns out there are many different types of Peace cigs; he asks me which ones I want. I don't know the types, but I see a pack edged with a silver border. Mmmm, nice. So I say the number representing the pack, and he rings me up. Even says the price like a good clerk will. I put the money in the little tray.
Then he asks me if I have IC, my finger is already moving to the touchscreen so I can press HAI I am 20. But I was in no mood to show my IC and besides I am under 20. So I just look at the guy. Sometimes this works. They are stuck in a rut and if you give them the "are you kidding me do I look underage" glare they will wilt. But then I realise this guy is the most square looking motherfucker I have ever seen. It looks like he graduated from Square Academy with a major in Square Ethics and he got his degree with honours. And he literally barks at me, NO IC, NO SALE. I get my money and get out, it will only take me as long as the next konbini.
What do you guys think?
Should people really care about minors drinking and smoking?
My point of view is, if you look old enough, go ahead.
I wanted to talk a little about being underage in Tokyo.
And I'd like to hear what Tokyo Adult Guide members think about such things.
So back where I come from, legal age for sex is 16, then smoking and drinking is 18, like most places.
Coming to Tokyo was kind of a surprise, because the drinking and smoking age is so much higher.
It doesn't matter a lot, because I was able to buy most things. I'm almost 20, but only two times I was refused service.
I'm a little drunk now, so that makes a difference in what I say. You can take it with a pinch of salt.
First time I was 16 in Tokyo, Ningyocho. I was tired at night, around ten I decided to go eat something if not at night I would wake up hungry.
I went to some yakitori place, and the mama-san was already very annoyed at me when I showed up at the door. What the fuck, I just want some chicken. I don't really give a damn if you don't like me. I didn't let it show though, I'm always polite and respectful.
So I order some skewers and a beer.
She tells me the minimum age to drink is 20. I look her in the eye and say, yes, I know that. She says so how old are you. I was too tired to argue an unwinnable argument so I said well, just give me a Coke. Yakitori and Coca-Cola, kinda sad. I go home and have a sleep with no dreams.
Second time was just recently.
I was at Family Mart doing some shopping. I decide I want to try some new cigarettes.
I ask the guy manning the register for Peace cigarettes because I heard they are a good Japanese brand. It turns out there are many different types of Peace cigs; he asks me which ones I want. I don't know the types, but I see a pack edged with a silver border. Mmmm, nice. So I say the number representing the pack, and he rings me up. Even says the price like a good clerk will. I put the money in the little tray.
Then he asks me if I have IC, my finger is already moving to the touchscreen so I can press HAI I am 20. But I was in no mood to show my IC and besides I am under 20. So I just look at the guy. Sometimes this works. They are stuck in a rut and if you give them the "are you kidding me do I look underage" glare they will wilt. But then I realise this guy is the most square looking motherfucker I have ever seen. It looks like he graduated from Square Academy with a major in Square Ethics and he got his degree with honours. And he literally barks at me, NO IC, NO SALE. I get my money and get out, it will only take me as long as the next konbini.
What do you guys think?
Should people really care about minors drinking and smoking?
My point of view is, if you look old enough, go ahead.
