Picking up girls ;)

[Poju]

Im thinking to go travel in Japan next summer. So i was wondering. Do japanise girls like "western" guys? :D
Im from north europe so i have blue eyes and almost blond hair. So im really opposite what japanise guys are.

Do i have a shot? :please2:

[Bakajin]

Depends.

Do you speak any Japanese? If not, set your expectations low and head for Roppongi. Look for a place called Gaspanic (if you're old enough to get in). You may get lucky, you may not. At these kinds of places you're going to see a lot of western men with the same ideas you have in mind, but as the saying goes, there is someone for everyone.

[Poju]

No i dont speak any Japanese. Damn.
So the language is big problem... Hmm if i speak english to 10 differend girls. How many of them can actually speak with me? I know people dont speak english so well there(me either). But is it like 1 in 10 can speak english small talk or 1 in 50?

[Denamic]

Don't be fooled; japanese girls love foreign guys.
Especially tall european ones.

[balala]

In Tokyo people are a bit more accustomed to foreigners, so you wouldn't be as much of a novelty as in other places but you'd still be a lot more popular than you are in your own country. Getting laid in Japan, as a foreigner, isn't that hard... as long as you don't look fucking hideous.

[Bakajin]

No, do be fooled. There are a lot of legends on the web about Japanese girls and foreign men, mostly untrue. Guys will have you believe that as soon as you get off the plane you will be up to your neck in women trying to get with you. The reality is the number of women you will be able to select from, considering you speak no Japanese, is relatively small. Consider that you are competing with a bunch of other men for that same small group.

That's why you see some busu women with a foreign guy. The women can be selective because they are in demand. Guys with language skills can be more selective than guys without.

Here's a trick (although in your case it may not end up being one! lol) When you go to the train station, pretend to have trouble buying a ticket or finding your stop. Surely someone with English skills wanting to practice will try to help you (or maybe they will just be a nice person). You will have to keep up the conversation though if you get an opportunity.

You may have to try it a few times because the numbers are definitely more like 1 in 50, not 1 in 10.

[muss_moose]

ahh the 'asking for direction' trick.... I've seen a foreigner doing it in my country... when I offer to help, he ignores me and went for a girl nearby... kinda felt silly at that moment haha... but does it really work?

[Denamic]

Initiating conversation = chance.

[ASSASSIN27]

I just left Japan and Gaijin are not welcome at the time being. Some U.S. Marines Raped and Killed a 13 year old girl and now most foreigners are being treated like terrorists (especially those with white skin). Just be on gaurd because a lot of Japanese girls aren't as stupid as you most think. Yeah, there all cute and cuddly, but not stupid. Once you've lived in Tokyo for about 3 years you'll pick up the language and have dated about 20 girls (my experience at least). Have a fun time in Tokyo. SHINJUKU FOREVER!!!

[ratedjav]

Thanks for the info guys. I'm Asian but not Japanese. I'll prolly still have a hard time picking up Jap girls. I know for a fact that almost everyone there speaks only Japanese and very little English. Oh well, GOodluck! I love jap gals. So cute and sexy!