Hello there everyone!�� Chris back after a week hiatus.�� It���s been two weeks, so I hope you managed to get out and about.�� Despite the sometimes absurd amount of work I have to do, I try and get out and about in Yokohama, where I work.�� There are plenty of good date spots in Yokohama, especially if you like a good beer, which I certainly do. I discovered a new place in Minatomirai which is 1) a great place to take a girl, and 2) a great place to get a good beer.�� It���s called the World Beer Museum, and it���s in the Landmark Tower Dockyard.�� It features beer from all over the world (including ever-rare Canadian beer) and has a great atmosphere all around.�� It���s not cheap, but I can definitely recommend it to anyone dating a good-natured, beer-loving girl.

Anyway, today���s tip is simple, but shouldn���t be lost on anyone looking to date a Japanese girl.�� In Japan there is a term that translates to ���herbivore male���.�� It refers to any shy, passive male who is afraid to speak up or approach a girl.�� See, the stereotypical Japanese man is just that, and in addition, is reluctant to show affection or pay compliments to a girl.�� In fact, I suspect that is why some Japanese women want to date a foreign guy ��� they want someone affectionate and who will tell them if they look good, or are smart, etc.

So simply do that ��� if you meet a girl with nice eyes, tell her she has nice eyes.�� If you think she is sharp, tell her she is sharp.�� It seems cheesy, I know, but it really does count for something.�� I will say this ��� you should be genuine with your compliments.�� Japanese women aren���t stupid ��� they know when someone is giving them false praise.�� In fact, Japanese people regularly use compliments to move a conversation along (surely you���ve been complimented on your Japanese simply for saying hello).�� But an honest and genuine compliment will help you stick in a girl���s mind.