Sand and stones

I was so pleased to meet a local cab driver that spoke English. Obviously I started bombarding him with the most inane questions;

Me: Where is a good place to see nice rock garden with sand and stones.
Cabby: Ah Ryoanji Temple. Buta mosta Japanese do not understand philosophy of sand and a stones.

Me: Where can I see a Geisha?
Cabby: Go to Gion district for around 5pm as that is when they start their 'work'.

Me: *really really wanted to ask.. so are they basically whores?* So is it a good job for girls and something they want to be when they grow up like pop star or astronaut?
Cabby: (laughing) Not really. Rich men use them for companions
Me: *Do they perform sexual favors?* What do they do?
Cabby: Make tea, sing special songs and perform dance and companion.
Me: *Ahh so they are whores!*

Me: I really like your flag
Cabby: Most a Japanese don’t like flag because of what happened in war.

Okay, time to stop for now. I have him for another three days, so best not wear him down.

Doors of cabs open and shut without you having to lift a finger. They really don't like touching things or people at all which suits me just fine!