"Irrasshaimase!"

In order to obtain the maximum enjoyment of the following video clip, you really must read the following FIRST...

As you may have read in earlier posts (or not, Rebecca!), "Irrasshaimase" is something you will hear in Japan when entering a shop or restaurant. It means "Welcome" (as in: "Yes, we see you. We're glad you are here. Please feel free to enjoy yourself and I'm here if you need assistance. I acknowledge your presence although I am not going to be too in-your-face about it. Or am I?" - see previous post regarding "Quit yelling at me!")

Now this is where Jackson comes in. In addition to bowing any time he hears anything remotely similar to "Domo Arigato Gozaimasu" (a complete "Thank You" in Japanese), Jackson likes to also repeat other Japanese customs. Such as the aforementioned holler (sometimes in stereo) of Irrashaimase! So a few nights ago we found ourselves in Shibuya after a fantastic evening out with friends and then not with friends. We popped into a pretty famous and quite large and efficient ramen shop. As Eric ate his noodles, I was thoroughly entertained by Master Jackson. Every time a patron would enter the shop, they were greeted not only by the staff (complete with Secret Serice style earpieces), but also with little Van Sciver toddler tribal callings. Don't believe me? Just watch: