I studied in Japan a couple of years ago, near Kyoto. One weekend my friends and I had planned a trip to Tokyo, but one wasn’t feeling well, so we went to Universal Studios instead.

I know, I could go to Universal Studios in the U.S., but dude, I loved this place. The Jurassic Park ride was one of the greatest gifts the Japanese people have given me. Also, Backdraft? Worthwhile.

The Japanese people there didn’t scream much. There aren’t many times I want to be “THAT American,” but I felt it acceptable to be THAT American at a theme park, and I screamed my little heart out whenever I felt like doing so.