If i moved to japan right now...?
and i have no idea how to speak the language..would they have a program in schools like they have here for for foreign launguage kids?? or would i be shit out of luck? if you have past experiences or do go to a school in japan..how is it?? btw im 15...
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Most Japanese schools do not have ESL class like US schools do. You have to go to an international school. But they are expensive.
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Look into homestay (foreign exchange student) programs. While they prefer a student with some language knowledge, it is frequently not a requirement. Bring a dictionary and you'll survive. You may just walk away from the experience being completely fluent. Edit: I don't think he needs ESL. Student visas are relatively easy to get, if you're a student, Find a qualified homestay program and they will arrange it for you. Also, if you want to really learn the language, go to a small city where it's less likely that there will be English spoken. The friends I have here who did that have the best Japanese. At 15, you still have a good capacity to learn new languages and the more you need it to get around, the quicker you'll learn. BTW, the homestay program won't put you in a place with no support. Your host family will be ready to help you.
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You don't say how old you are.You would need a student or work visa to enter Japan.You need a four year degree to work there.Check out the site below.It will tell you what you need to do to qualify for each visa.
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if you go to Hiroshima theres an international centre which holds free japanese courses you can join any time and also postbored oh classes from exchange to teach english but if you not going to hiroshima just look out for international centres
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I'm assuming that you're not coming over on an exchange programme with my answer. It basically depends on the school you go to. You will almost certainly be expected to attend Japanese lessons outside of your regular school time. At one elementary school we had a Russian girl come over who knew no English or Japanese. The local government employed someone who had studied Russian to be her constant aid during school for about a year. On the other hand, I know of some schools that try to weasel their way out of having to accept a foreign student by making things incredibly difficult for the parents etc. On a legal note, foreign children are not required to attend public schooling, but they cannot be refused if they wish to attend their local school.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Can I take out a loan (like a private/personal) loan to pay for my language schooling in Japan
Can I take out a loan (like a private/personal) loan to pay for my language schooling in Japan?
My dad screwed it up so I cannot receive any financial aid or federal loans, so please don't respond with "file for financial aid or fill out the fafsa". Basically I am going to be studying in Japan beginning January for 3 months at a language school and then transferring to a 2 yr language college (also in Japan). The cost of everything (like everything) will come to about $37,000. Is it possible to take out a loan for a language school? I will be going back to college in the US right after that, and finish getting my degree in Japanese and Business. So is it possible to get a loan for a language school (that is working toward my knowledge for my degree {ie japanese}) and deferring the payment til I granduate from college. I read that most are just for actual universities...so it there any that the language school and language college would qualify for?
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This is a tough one... I wouldn't begin with a loan of $37,000, it's unrealistic that anyone would loan you that much money upfront. Rather, consider all your expenses for the first year... say $10,000. It's possible you would qualify for an unsubsidized loan from a bank. Keep in mind, though, that interest accrues BEFORE you graduate instead of afterwards as subsidized loans do.
My dad screwed it up so I cannot receive any financial aid or federal loans, so please don't respond with "file for financial aid or fill out the fafsa". Basically I am going to be studying in Japan beginning January for 3 months at a language school and then transferring to a 2 yr language college (also in Japan). The cost of everything (like everything) will come to about $37,000. Is it possible to take out a loan for a language school? I will be going back to college in the US right after that, and finish getting my degree in Japanese and Business. So is it possible to get a loan for a language school (that is working toward my knowledge for my degree {ie japanese}) and deferring the payment til I granduate from college. I read that most are just for actual universities...so it there any that the language school and language college would qualify for?
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This is a tough one... I wouldn't begin with a loan of $37,000, it's unrealistic that anyone would loan you that much money upfront. Rather, consider all your expenses for the first year... say $10,000. It's possible you would qualify for an unsubsidized loan from a bank. Keep in mind, though, that interest accrues BEFORE you graduate instead of afterwards as subsidized loans do.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Where should I go if I want to work at Square-Enix as a co-character designer
Where should I go if I want to work at Square-Enix as a co-character designer?
i'm only 13 and i am planning to go to college or the end of high school in Japan and take classes on character design so i can work with Square-Enix. Or help with the past of the characters. Can anyone help me with college classes i should take? Cause i am already teaching myself japanese. please help me.
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If possible, you should try and get yourself into some Advanced Art classes. This could teach you the arts of shading, backgrounds and texture. You can also teach yourself to do this stuff. I believe you can only teach yourself to be good at drawing and designing. You don't really need a degree to work for Square-Enix.
i'm only 13 and i am planning to go to college or the end of high school in Japan and take classes on character design so i can work with Square-Enix. Or help with the past of the characters. Can anyone help me with college classes i should take? Cause i am already teaching myself japanese. please help me.
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If possible, you should try and get yourself into some Advanced Art classes. This could teach you the arts of shading, backgrounds and texture. You can also teach yourself to do this stuff. I believe you can only teach yourself to be good at drawing and designing. You don't really need a degree to work for Square-Enix.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Going to Japan at age 16
Going to Japan at age 16?
What would I have to do if I wanted to move to Japan at age 16 to live and go to school in Japan?
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16? Can you convince your parents to move their too? It's not exactly cheap to live in Japan. You can probably make some money teaching English part-time, but who's going to pay for your accomodation and everything else? You might want to ask your school guidance counselor about exchange programs. Almost every city in Japan has a "sister city" (or a few) paired up with other cities around the world. It's very likely that your city has a sister city in Japan that you may not know about. You might be able to swing an exchange to that city. A lot of people do that. You're going to have to do some research. Just keep asking, and don't believe all the "no's" you'll inevitably hear. People just don't know. You have to be persistent. In general, Japanese love it when someone comes over from the West.
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I was sixteen when I first went to Japan. There are many great exchanges out there, some which offer fiancial assistance, some don't. But it is definately the easiest way to go. I answered a similar question a while ago. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnPZZIQ47K6PD3NZQLtWEa3ty6IX?qid=20070618012049AARRvTh&show=7#profile-info-dqE7psY0aa Good Luck!
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Well I'm not that 16 yet but I am planning to go as an exchange student. you could always try that. here's a good program that I wanna use. http://www.intraxstudyabroad.com/japan/academic-year-semester
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If you really are Black, I wouldn't advise going to Japan. You're in for a rude awakening. Very few Japanese respect Blacks at all. If you're willing to go through a sexless, lower than third-class citizen experoience, then Japan is for you. If you aren't Black, then you might find it enjoyable.
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I think you should wait until university. You can do some university exchanges.
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What would I have to do if I wanted to move to Japan at age 16 to live and go to school in Japan?
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16? Can you convince your parents to move their too? It's not exactly cheap to live in Japan. You can probably make some money teaching English part-time, but who's going to pay for your accomodation and everything else? You might want to ask your school guidance counselor about exchange programs. Almost every city in Japan has a "sister city" (or a few) paired up with other cities around the world. It's very likely that your city has a sister city in Japan that you may not know about. You might be able to swing an exchange to that city. A lot of people do that. You're going to have to do some research. Just keep asking, and don't believe all the "no's" you'll inevitably hear. People just don't know. You have to be persistent. In general, Japanese love it when someone comes over from the West.
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I was sixteen when I first went to Japan. There are many great exchanges out there, some which offer fiancial assistance, some don't. But it is definately the easiest way to go. I answered a similar question a while ago. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnPZZIQ47K6PD3NZQLtWEa3ty6IX?qid=20070618012049AARRvTh&show=7#profile-info-dqE7psY0aa Good Luck!
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Well I'm not that 16 yet but I am planning to go as an exchange student. you could always try that. here's a good program that I wanna use. http://www.intraxstudyabroad.com/japan/academic-year-semester
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If you really are Black, I wouldn't advise going to Japan. You're in for a rude awakening. Very few Japanese respect Blacks at all. If you're willing to go through a sexless, lower than third-class citizen experoience, then Japan is for you. If you aren't Black, then you might find it enjoyable.
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I think you should wait until university. You can do some university exchanges.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
What are schools like in japan
What are schools like in japan?
I have been looking through pages but I can't seem to get my head around the idea of how the japanese schools go. I live in england and here we have primary, secondary, sixth form (college) and UNI but in japan it seems to be VERY different. Can anyone explain? Also, I'm 14 so where would I be attending if I went to japan, and what woud a normal day be for me? (School wise)
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Tthe work load is generally considered far higher than in western countries. High school will often be 9am to 3pm, then short break, then cram school from 4pm to 7pm, go home, eat dinner, 9pm start doing homework for a few hours. Obviously some students will do more, some will do less. However, generally it can be said they have far more homework. I had a friend who studied at Tokyo University (generally considered to be one of the two best universities in Japan, the other being Waseda), studying biology-something. His day would be 9am to 3pm school, half hour break, then go to lab to study from around 4pm'ish until around 10pm, go home, get a bit to eat, and then do 2-3 hours additional homework. He told me there were plenty of students who studied far harder than he did. To how it functions: 6-12 = Elementary School (Compulsory) 13-15 = Middle school / Lower secondary school (Compulsory) 16-18 = High school / Upper secondary school From there on, generally university if they choose to. Discipline is also generally harsher in Japanese schools. Though I suppose in your case I could compare it more to boarding schools, but still a little bit off.
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school hours : 8:30 am to 3.00 pm school days : monday to friday vacation : summer(7/20 to 8/31), winter(12/25 to 1/7), spring (3/26 to 4/6) Here is a site for Education system in Japan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Japan
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It's not so different really. There is a short period of compulsory kindergarten, which replaces the first part of Primary school. I'm not sure what age it starts though as it doesn't affect us personally. But I believe it's the school year in which they will turn 5. In Britain it seems to vary from area to area or over time, but I've come across two different schedules for compulsory education to start, in the first area we lived it was compulsory to start in the school year in which the child turned 4, but they actually started school at the beginning of the TERM in which they turned 4 rather than in September, and in the other area it was the school year in which they turned 5, and they began in September regardless of their birth date. In Japan, when they are 6 they start Elementary school, where they stay for 6 years. When they are 12 they start junior high for 3 years, and then they have the option of starting at high school for 2 years when they're 15. Junior high and high school combined take the place of secondary and sixth form, and the ages I give are when they start the school year. High school students will be 18 by the time they leave. To put it another way, in the school year in which they will turn 7 they start elementary. In the school year in which they will turn 13 they start junior. In the school year in which they turn 16 they can start high if they want to. Then after that there's the option of university, as usual. The school year starts in April though, and I'm not sure when your birthday is so I'm not sure what year you'd be in. Junior high school though, definitely. Year 1, 12/13 Year 2, 13/14 Year 3, 14/15 So depending on when your birthday is you would either be in the second or third year of junior high school.
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age 6-12: elementary 12-15: junior high 15-18: high school 18- : college and university >Also, I'm 14 so where would I be attending if I went to japan, If you were born between May 21, 1995 and April 1, 1996, you would be in the 3rd year of junior high. If you were born between April 2, 1996 and May 20, 1996, you would be in the 2nd year of junior high. >and what woud a normal day be for me? Go to school in morning. Take classes until 2-3pm. Do some club during 3-5pm. Back home in evening.
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I have been looking through pages but I can't seem to get my head around the idea of how the japanese schools go. I live in england and here we have primary, secondary, sixth form (college) and UNI but in japan it seems to be VERY different. Can anyone explain? Also, I'm 14 so where would I be attending if I went to japan, and what woud a normal day be for me? (School wise)
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Tthe work load is generally considered far higher than in western countries. High school will often be 9am to 3pm, then short break, then cram school from 4pm to 7pm, go home, eat dinner, 9pm start doing homework for a few hours. Obviously some students will do more, some will do less. However, generally it can be said they have far more homework. I had a friend who studied at Tokyo University (generally considered to be one of the two best universities in Japan, the other being Waseda), studying biology-something. His day would be 9am to 3pm school, half hour break, then go to lab to study from around 4pm'ish until around 10pm, go home, get a bit to eat, and then do 2-3 hours additional homework. He told me there were plenty of students who studied far harder than he did. To how it functions: 6-12 = Elementary School (Compulsory) 13-15 = Middle school / Lower secondary school (Compulsory) 16-18 = High school / Upper secondary school From there on, generally university if they choose to. Discipline is also generally harsher in Japanese schools. Though I suppose in your case I could compare it more to boarding schools, but still a little bit off.
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school hours : 8:30 am to 3.00 pm school days : monday to friday vacation : summer(7/20 to 8/31), winter(12/25 to 1/7), spring (3/26 to 4/6) Here is a site for Education system in Japan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Japan
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It's not so different really. There is a short period of compulsory kindergarten, which replaces the first part of Primary school. I'm not sure what age it starts though as it doesn't affect us personally. But I believe it's the school year in which they will turn 5. In Britain it seems to vary from area to area or over time, but I've come across two different schedules for compulsory education to start, in the first area we lived it was compulsory to start in the school year in which the child turned 4, but they actually started school at the beginning of the TERM in which they turned 4 rather than in September, and in the other area it was the school year in which they turned 5, and they began in September regardless of their birth date. In Japan, when they are 6 they start Elementary school, where they stay for 6 years. When they are 12 they start junior high for 3 years, and then they have the option of starting at high school for 2 years when they're 15. Junior high and high school combined take the place of secondary and sixth form, and the ages I give are when they start the school year. High school students will be 18 by the time they leave. To put it another way, in the school year in which they will turn 7 they start elementary. In the school year in which they will turn 13 they start junior. In the school year in which they turn 16 they can start high if they want to. Then after that there's the option of university, as usual. The school year starts in April though, and I'm not sure when your birthday is so I'm not sure what year you'd be in. Junior high school though, definitely. Year 1, 12/13 Year 2, 13/14 Year 3, 14/15 So depending on when your birthday is you would either be in the second or third year of junior high school.
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age 6-12: elementary 12-15: junior high 15-18: high school 18- : college and university >Also, I'm 14 so where would I be attending if I went to japan, If you were born between May 21, 1995 and April 1, 1996, you would be in the 3rd year of junior high. If you were born between April 2, 1996 and May 20, 1996, you would be in the 2nd year of junior high. >and what woud a normal day be for me? Go to school in morning. Take classes until 2-3pm. Do some club during 3-5pm. Back home in evening.
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Public schools(usually lower grade pupils) are in standard but private ones(usually superior to public ones) may vary one by one. You can try to refer wiki about the details. Most schools start its fiscal year on every April.1, there are three semesters. If born between Apr.2, 1996 and Apr.1, 1997, you are to be 2nd grade of Junior High now in Japan. If born between Apr.2, 1995 and Apr.1, 1996, you are to be 3rd grade of Junior High now in Japan. (typical Junior High student's routine of weekday) You wake up at 7AM finish a breakfast by 7:30AM leave home by 7:45AM arrive to the school at 8:15AM School starts at 8:30AM Lunch break is 0:00PM to 1:00PM School over around 3:15PM You go playing around streets or to friend's house by 5:30PM go back home by 6:00PM take a supper/dinner around at 7:00PM do some homework, take pastime or go out for something till 0AM go back to bed by 1:00AM
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Where can I find information about going to Art schools in Japan
Where can I find information about going to Art schools in Japan?
I'm currently in Canada, but I'm in love with Japanese culture. I've recently been given a good sum of money to put towards my post-secondary education (Thank you Grandma!). Before this, going to university seemed distant, and I was going to settle for college... But now I'll be able to do whatever I want. I'm 18, though I'm doing an extra year of highschool so I have plenty of time to research it. I would love to go to an art school in Japan, but I'm having a hard time finding information on how to go about applying and what prerequisites I would need. Does anyone know where I can find this information?
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First of all, you need to specify what kind of art (painting, anime, design,etc) you want to learn in Japan. The most common way is to search it on Yahoo! Japan or Google Japan. Prerequisite: I think all classes are in Japanese. So you need to learn Japanese language at high school level. But it takes years. It's difficult to find an art school which has classes in English. You may find 1 or 2, though. You need $20,000 for 1 year for tuition and living cost. If you have money, it's not going to be a problem, though.
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Forget the art thing. You can't find decent info on art school in Japan because you are googling in English and no art school in Japan is catered for people who are unable to communicate in Japanese. Depending on kind of art that you want, there could be some way that allows you to study it in Japan, but I'm not sure. Speaking of common sense, there is no way. Instead, go to Canadian uni, graduate, and go to Japan as an English teacher. You will be a good English teacher because you look good. Junior High school kids will like you; you look nice, you are blonde, you have blue eyes, you aren't fat, you don't look hideous, you don't look loserish, and you don't look like a redneck. I wish I had had a good-looking white female teacher like you while I was in junior high school. All I had were an ugly tall scottish guy and a dumb-looking English midget.
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i just hope you know that i was ALSO looking forward to go and study in japan, but after i found out about its tuition, i gave up lol. its like 100k+ for out of country students! and its hard to find a job in japan too, just think about if you were an outsider. it'll be 10X as hard.
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I'm currently in Canada, but I'm in love with Japanese culture. I've recently been given a good sum of money to put towards my post-secondary education (Thank you Grandma!). Before this, going to university seemed distant, and I was going to settle for college... But now I'll be able to do whatever I want. I'm 18, though I'm doing an extra year of highschool so I have plenty of time to research it. I would love to go to an art school in Japan, but I'm having a hard time finding information on how to go about applying and what prerequisites I would need. Does anyone know where I can find this information?
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First of all, you need to specify what kind of art (painting, anime, design,etc) you want to learn in Japan. The most common way is to search it on Yahoo! Japan or Google Japan. Prerequisite: I think all classes are in Japanese. So you need to learn Japanese language at high school level. But it takes years. It's difficult to find an art school which has classes in English. You may find 1 or 2, though. You need $20,000 for 1 year for tuition and living cost. If you have money, it's not going to be a problem, though.
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Forget the art thing. You can't find decent info on art school in Japan because you are googling in English and no art school in Japan is catered for people who are unable to communicate in Japanese. Depending on kind of art that you want, there could be some way that allows you to study it in Japan, but I'm not sure. Speaking of common sense, there is no way. Instead, go to Canadian uni, graduate, and go to Japan as an English teacher. You will be a good English teacher because you look good. Junior High school kids will like you; you look nice, you are blonde, you have blue eyes, you aren't fat, you don't look hideous, you don't look loserish, and you don't look like a redneck. I wish I had had a good-looking white female teacher like you while I was in junior high school. All I had were an ugly tall scottish guy and a dumb-looking English midget.
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i just hope you know that i was ALSO looking forward to go and study in japan, but after i found out about its tuition, i gave up lol. its like 100k+ for out of country students! and its hard to find a job in japan too, just think about if you were an outsider. it'll be 10X as hard.
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Here are the websites for the main art schools in Tokyo. I am sorry if I have left any out. Tokyo Geidai is said to be the best art school in the capital http://www.geidai.ac.jp/english/index.ht… Others include Tama Art University http://www.tamabi.ac.jp/ Joshibi University of Art and Design (for women) http://www.joshibi.ac.jp/e_index.html Musashi Art University http://www.musabi.ac.jp/ Tokyo Zokei University http://www.zokei.ac.jp/ And I am sure several others.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
What are some good high school student exchange programs
What are some good high school student exchange programs?
I am planning on applying to a Japan exchange in High School. A short term exchange would be best. Here is a website I was thinking about: http://education.alberta.ca/students/internationaleducation/studentexchange/yamateexchange.aspx I sent an e-mail to them but have yet to get a response. Thanks!
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I am going through AFS in March.
I am planning on applying to a Japan exchange in High School. A short term exchange would be best. Here is a website I was thinking about: http://education.alberta.ca/students/internationaleducation/studentexchange/yamateexchange.aspx I sent an e-mail to them but have yet to get a response. Thanks!
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I am going through AFS in March.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
How do they do a graduation in Japan
How do they do a graduation in Japan?
How does Graduation in Japan work for middle school and high school? Is it like America where they sit and have their names called up? What do they wear? Do girls wear kimonos? Is it on a school day? Are there any classes for the other grades?
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>Is it like America where they sit and have their names called up? Yes. Graduation ceremony is conducted like that in most middle schools and high schools in Japan. >What do they wear? >Do girls wear kimonos? No. They wear their school uniforms. >Is it on a school day? Yes. Junior students(other graders) also take part in the ceremony. >Are there any classes for the other grades? They have no classes on the day in other grades. 　 Do you have anything else you want to ask? I'm willing to do so.
How does Graduation in Japan work for middle school and high school? Is it like America where they sit and have their names called up? What do they wear? Do girls wear kimonos? Is it on a school day? Are there any classes for the other grades?
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>Is it like America where they sit and have their names called up? Yes. Graduation ceremony is conducted like that in most middle schools and high schools in Japan. >What do they wear? >Do girls wear kimonos? No. They wear their school uniforms. >Is it on a school day? Yes. Junior students(other graders) also take part in the ceremony. >Are there any classes for the other grades? They have no classes on the day in other grades. 　 Do you have anything else you want to ask? I'm willing to do so.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
I want to be a foreign exchange student for japan in my junior year of high school.
I want to be a foreign exchange student for japan in my junior year of high school.?
my grades aren't very good, but I can't pay to go their either. is there any way i could go without paying, good-ish grades, and a year and half of japanese?
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Try these links: http://www.ayusa.org http://www.cci-exchange.com http://www.youthexchangenj.org http://www.topics-mag.com/english-learning/foreign-exchange-oishi-2.htm http://www.twoworldsunited.org/student_exchange.html
my grades aren't very good, but I can't pay to go their either. is there any way i could go without paying, good-ish grades, and a year and half of japanese?
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Try these links: http://www.ayusa.org http://www.cci-exchange.com http://www.youthexchangenj.org http://www.topics-mag.com/english-learning/foreign-exchange-oishi-2.htm http://www.twoworldsunited.org/student_exchange.html
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Can you earn two high school diplomas in different countries
Can you earn two high school diplomas in different countries?
I would like to finish my high schooling in America, but if I travel abroad(to Japan) and finish high school there would I get a Japanese diploma that is invalid here? Or would it be the same as getting one here? Better? Worse? Could I do both? Thank you very much. Ali.
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Are you doing an exchange? It's extremely unlikely you will receive a diploma or even any sort of formal grades. I do know a Turkish girl who graduated in Canada while on her exchange, but she spoke fluent English and managed to fill all requirements. This means that she does not have a high school diploma from her school in Turkey. She now attends an art school in Canada. Most schools will not allow exchange students to graduate, even if they speak the language fluently and do the work, so she was one of a very rare and lucky few. Most kids just go home and have to repeat their year abroad, or, if they graduated before leaving, basically just do an extra year of high school for which they receive no marks or credit. They may be allowed to take part in graduation and other stuff, but it is normally just for fun. If you are moving to Japan, that is different and I wouldn't know.
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Yep. Our exchange students do it all the time. An diploma from their American high school (but be aware that many high schools do NOT graduate exchange students) and then they return home and graduate there.
I would like to finish my high schooling in America, but if I travel abroad(to Japan) and finish high school there would I get a Japanese diploma that is invalid here? Or would it be the same as getting one here? Better? Worse? Could I do both? Thank you very much. Ali.
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Are you doing an exchange? It's extremely unlikely you will receive a diploma or even any sort of formal grades. I do know a Turkish girl who graduated in Canada while on her exchange, but she spoke fluent English and managed to fill all requirements. This means that she does not have a high school diploma from her school in Turkey. She now attends an art school in Canada. Most schools will not allow exchange students to graduate, even if they speak the language fluently and do the work, so she was one of a very rare and lucky few. Most kids just go home and have to repeat their year abroad, or, if they graduated before leaving, basically just do an extra year of high school for which they receive no marks or credit. They may be allowed to take part in graduation and other stuff, but it is normally just for fun. If you are moving to Japan, that is different and I wouldn't know.
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Yep. Our exchange students do it all the time. An diploma from their American high school (but be aware that many high schools do NOT graduate exchange students) and then they return home and graduate there.
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
Japan technology rumers
Japan technology rumers?
everyone says japan has the worlds great tech,which is far from true when u really look into the facts and acknowledge.Some people act like you have to be japanese to make mind blowing technlogy-every engineer in the world does it part to make all this tech not just japan.Any who i want 2 become M.O.T-MOTHER OF TECHNOLOGY AND NAME COPYRIGHTED]tell me go 2 school in japan for advance engineering? explain ur thoughts
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Learn English before you get that advanced engineering degree.
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everyone says japan has the worlds great tech,which is far from true when u really look into the facts and acknowledge.Some people act like you have to be japanese to make mind blowing technlogy-every engineer in the world does it part to make all this tech not just japan.Any who i want 2 become M.O.T-MOTHER OF TECHNOLOGY AND NAME COPYRIGHTED]tell me go 2 school in japan for advance engineering? explain ur thoughts
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Learn English before you get that advanced engineering degree.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
Want to teach High school in New Zealand.will my seven years experience teaching English in Japan factor
Want to teach High school in New Zealand.will my seven years experience teaching English in Japan factor ?
in my pay level? I am a native New Zealander wishing to return and teach English at High school level.I have taught ESL for seven years .Will this count as experience when accessing my pay level???
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In lieu of being able to give you a better answer, I can tell you how I'd feel in the reverse. I've had various positions as Academic Director, Director of Studies and Teacher Trainer in relation to EFL/ESL and during those years have interviewed, recruited, assessed, mentored, and trained many EFL/ESL teachers. What I write here is a generalisation, and every person is different, but generalisation's are useful when it comes to recruiting teachers seeing as resumes and interviews can only ever tell you so much and by the time you actually see someone teaching in practice it's usually too late to 'unhire' them: Teachers with experience in general education, especially extensive experience, tend to be worse at teaching EFL/ESL than people with no teaching experience. The two types of education are extremely different and it rarely pays to treat the two as the same type of thing.
in my pay level? I am a native New Zealander wishing to return and teach English at High school level.I have taught ESL for seven years .Will this count as experience when accessing my pay level???
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In lieu of being able to give you a better answer, I can tell you how I'd feel in the reverse. I've had various positions as Academic Director, Director of Studies and Teacher Trainer in relation to EFL/ESL and during those years have interviewed, recruited, assessed, mentored, and trained many EFL/ESL teachers. What I write here is a generalisation, and every person is different, but generalisation's are useful when it comes to recruiting teachers seeing as resumes and interviews can only ever tell you so much and by the time you actually see someone teaching in practice it's usually too late to 'unhire' them: Teachers with experience in general education, especially extensive experience, tend to be worse at teaching EFL/ESL than people with no teaching experience. The two types of education are extremely different and it rarely pays to treat the two as the same type of thing.
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Saturday, September 24, 2011
Graphic Design Schools in Japan
Graphic Design Schools in Japan?
I am interested in studying Graphic Design in Japan. I googled for Japanese universities, but I didn't get much in results. Can anyone help me with that?
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I am not sure which city would you prefer. Followings are Tokyo area (west of Tokyo). http://musabi.ac.jp/e-home/index.html http://www.tamabi.ac.jp/ http://www.zokei.ac.jp/eng/index.html But most class will be held in Japanese. (ppl don't understand English) Visit Japan section of Y!A as well. Travel --> Asia Pacific --> Japan
I am interested in studying Graphic Design in Japan. I googled for Japanese universities, but I didn't get much in results. Can anyone help me with that?
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I am not sure which city would you prefer. Followings are Tokyo area (west of Tokyo). http://musabi.ac.jp/e-home/index.html http://www.tamabi.ac.jp/ http://www.zokei.ac.jp/eng/index.html But most class will be held in Japanese. (ppl don't understand English) Visit Japan section of Y!A as well. Travel --> Asia Pacific --> Japan
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Friday, September 16, 2011
Colleges/Universities in Japan
Colleges/Universities in Japan ?
Hello, I have a quick question, I have been searching all over the internet for who knows how long for this. Anyways, I really want to find a school/university that has Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, and if possible Forensic Psychology as well. However, I want to go to school in Japan. So if anyone knows of any sites or of actual College and/or Universities that carry these classes please let me know, I would greatly appreciate it. Again thank you very much for taking the time to read this.
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In this page it's a list of colleges all over the world, hope ti helps www,braintrack.com
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Hello, I have a quick question, I have been searching all over the internet for who knows how long for this. Anyways, I really want to find a school/university that has Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, and if possible Forensic Psychology as well. However, I want to go to school in Japan. So if anyone knows of any sites or of actual College and/or Universities that carry these classes please let me know, I would greatly appreciate it. Again thank you very much for taking the time to read this.
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In this page it's a list of colleges all over the world, hope ti helps www,braintrack.com
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
How to say these things in Japanese
How to say these things in Japanese?
I need to send a letter to the teacher and principal of my school in Japan. I will be a foreign exchange student. How can I say these things? 1. Thank-you so much for letting me join the class. 2. I hope we can be friends. 3. I hope I can teach you things about America, also.
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1. クラスã«å…¥ã‚Œã¦é ‚ã有り難ã†ã”ã–ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 2. å‹é”ã«ãªã‚Œã‚‹ã“ã¨ã‚’望んã§ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 3. アメリカã«ã¤ã„ã¦ã‚‚ã€ç§ãŒãŠè©±å‡ºæ¥ã‚‹ã“ã¨ã‚’希望ã—ã¾ã™ã€‚
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1. kurasu ni hairu no yurushitekurete arigatou gozaimasu. 2. watashitachi ha tomadachi ni ireru to iin desu ga. 3. watashi mo anata amerika no koto nitsuite oshierareru to iin desu ga. i hope this is right. i did my best i think.
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please remember that a certain level of politeness is expected. You are a student being admitted to a school in Japan. You are a woman (I think from your avatar) and you are writing the principal and instructor who might be men that are older than you holding positions that you are expected to respect. Note: In Japan, educators are given a lot more of respect than in Western countries. When writing them you need to be extremely polite - Sentences 3 and 1 need to be more "polite". And, sentence 2 is not really appropriate. After all, why would they want to be your friends?
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1. Watashi wo ki-koo ni ukeirete itadaki arigatoo gozaimasu. ç§ã‚’è²´æ ¡ã«å—ã‘入れã¦ã„ãŸã ãã€ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†ã”ã–ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 2. Why you say you can be friends with the teacher and principal? It sounds strange. You should say you can be a good student, not their friend least to say, instead. This text is not properly for the thank you letter to them. Watashitachi wa otomodachi ni nareruto omoimasu.　(This should be to the classmates if used.) ç§ãŸã¡ã¯ãŠå‹é”ã«ãªã‚Œã‚‹ã¨æ€ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 3. Why you also say you can teach the teacher and principal things bout America? it is not your business. You should say you can be durable to learn many things about Japan from them instead because it is thank you letter to them. America no koto ni tsuite anata tachi ni oshieru koto ga dekiru to omoimasu. (This also should be to the classmate if used.) アメリカã®ã“ã¨ã«ã¤ã„ã¦ã€ã‚ãªãŸãŸã¡ã«æ•™ãˆã‚‹ã“ã¨ãŒã§ãã‚‹ã¨æ€ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ The content sounds too arrogant and indiscreet even if you don't want to be. You should notice it.
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I need to send a letter to the teacher and principal of my school in Japan. I will be a foreign exchange student. How can I say these things? 1. Thank-you so much for letting me join the class. 2. I hope we can be friends. 3. I hope I can teach you things about America, also.
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1. クラスã«å…¥ã‚Œã¦é ‚ã有り難ã†ã”ã–ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 2. å‹é”ã«ãªã‚Œã‚‹ã“ã¨ã‚’望んã§ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 3. アメリカã«ã¤ã„ã¦ã‚‚ã€ç§ãŒãŠè©±å‡ºæ¥ã‚‹ã“ã¨ã‚’希望ã—ã¾ã™ã€‚
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1. kurasu ni hairu no yurushitekurete arigatou gozaimasu. 2. watashitachi ha tomadachi ni ireru to iin desu ga. 3. watashi mo anata amerika no koto nitsuite oshierareru to iin desu ga. i hope this is right. i did my best i think.
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please remember that a certain level of politeness is expected. You are a student being admitted to a school in Japan. You are a woman (I think from your avatar) and you are writing the principal and instructor who might be men that are older than you holding positions that you are expected to respect. Note: In Japan, educators are given a lot more of respect than in Western countries. When writing them you need to be extremely polite - Sentences 3 and 1 need to be more "polite". And, sentence 2 is not really appropriate. After all, why would they want to be your friends?
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1. Watashi wo ki-koo ni ukeirete itadaki arigatoo gozaimasu. ç§ã‚’è²´æ ¡ã«å—ã‘入れã¦ã„ãŸã ãã€ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†ã”ã–ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 2. Why you say you can be friends with the teacher and principal? It sounds strange. You should say you can be a good student, not their friend least to say, instead. This text is not properly for the thank you letter to them. Watashitachi wa otomodachi ni nareruto omoimasu.　(This should be to the classmates if used.) ç§ãŸã¡ã¯ãŠå‹é”ã«ãªã‚Œã‚‹ã¨æ€ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 3. Why you also say you can teach the teacher and principal things bout America? it is not your business. You should say you can be durable to learn many things about Japan from them instead because it is thank you letter to them. America no koto ni tsuite anata tachi ni oshieru koto ga dekiru to omoimasu. (This also should be to the classmate if used.) アメリカã®ã“ã¨ã«ã¤ã„ã¦ã€ã‚ãªãŸãŸã¡ã«æ•™ãˆã‚‹ã“ã¨ãŒã§ãã‚‹ã¨æ€ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ The content sounds too arrogant and indiscreet even if you don't want to be. You should notice it.
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1. Thank-you so much for letting me join the class. Onaji kurasuni-shiteitadaite honntouni-arigatou. åŒã˜ã‚¯ãƒ©ã‚¹ã«ã€€ã—ã¦é ‚ã„ã¦ã€ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†ã”ã–ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 2. I hope we can be friends. Minasannto tomodachini nareru kotowo tanoshimini shiteimasu. 皆ã•ã‚“ã¨å‹é”ã«ãªã‚Œã‚‹äº‹ã‚’　楽ã—ã¿ã«ã—ã¦ã„ã¾ã™ã€‚ 3. I hope I can teach you things about America, also. Amerikani tuitemo hanashiwo shiteagetai desu. アメリカã«ã¤ã„ã¦ã‚‚　話をã—ã¦ã‚ã’ãŸã„ã§ã™ã€‚ I put explanation little by little because meanings are different. Because English and Japanese expressions are different, I explain it. 1. Onaji kurasuni-shiteitadaite honntouni-arigatou. Thank you for making me the same class! 2. Minasannto tomodachini nareru kotowo tanoshimini shiteimasu. I look forward to that I can make friends with all of you. 3.Amerikani tuitemo hanashiwo shiteagetai desu. I want to tell U.S.A. to all of you. If the interpretation of the meaning of these sentence is wrong, please teach it.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
What Are some Good Japanese Language Schools in Japan
What Are some Good Japanese Language Schools in Japan?
I want to go over to Japan to learn the language in a language school over there, what are some good ones? I would like some that are for a year. I would prefer they be in Tokyo, but close to Tokyo is good too. I would prefer if they had dorms, if that's possible. I found one or two and will be receiving information in the mail from them, but I want to look at my other options as well. Also before going is it a good idea to learn just a little bit of the language if I can? If so would buying one of those computer language program things like Rosetta Stone be good or should I save my money and just look on Youtube?
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i have japanese classes in my college here in the US and my professors receive emails from other professors or institutions about programs that can be offered to students. right now i'm learning japanese 2 and three of my classmates are actually going to japan this summer to participate in a program. they'll be spending 6 weeks there and they could extend their stay since it's during the summer. they'll be staying in dorms and all was arranged by the program they applied to. all they needed was to pay the $3000+ fee. they already know the basics in speaking japanese which was really recommended because you can rarely find someone in japan that knows fluent english. it is also better to be in a program since you'll have other english speaking people that can be with you.
I want to go over to Japan to learn the language in a language school over there, what are some good ones? I would like some that are for a year. I would prefer they be in Tokyo, but close to Tokyo is good too. I would prefer if they had dorms, if that's possible. I found one or two and will be receiving information in the mail from them, but I want to look at my other options as well. Also before going is it a good idea to learn just a little bit of the language if I can? If so would buying one of those computer language program things like Rosetta Stone be good or should I save my money and just look on Youtube?
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i have japanese classes in my college here in the US and my professors receive emails from other professors or institutions about programs that can be offered to students. right now i'm learning japanese 2 and three of my classmates are actually going to japan this summer to participate in a program. they'll be spending 6 weeks there and they could extend their stay since it's during the summer. they'll be staying in dorms and all was arranged by the program they applied to. all they needed was to pay the $3000+ fee. they already know the basics in speaking japanese which was really recommended because you can rarely find someone in japan that knows fluent english. it is also better to be in a program since you'll have other english speaking people that can be with you.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
what kind of backpack for japan
what kind of backpack for japan?
im going to middle school in japan soon is northface ok???
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The shape of the typical backpack in Japan is different than in the U.S. The Japanese ones are more narrow and longer. Possibly to accommodate notebooks of different dimensions.
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Are you going to middle school in Japan? If so, you must carry a bag designated by your school. It means that you can't choose a bag, no matter it's backpack or handbag.
im going to middle school in japan soon is northface ok???
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The shape of the typical backpack in Japan is different than in the U.S. The Japanese ones are more narrow and longer. Possibly to accommodate notebooks of different dimensions.
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Are you going to middle school in Japan? If so, you must carry a bag designated by your school. It means that you can't choose a bag, no matter it's backpack or handbag.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Best music production school
Best music production school?
Two things! :) 1) What is the best school for music production, worldwide (in your opinion)? 2) I would like to produce music in Japan. Do you think people who run the big music labels (Avex, Universal Music, EMI, etc.) would prefer me to go to a music production school in Japan? I personally think that they would find it different, interesting and cool if I went to a school in, say, Los Angeles. It's okay if you can't answer number two :D
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Two things! :) 1) What is the best school for music production, worldwide (in your opinion)? 2) I would like to produce music in Japan. Do you think people who run the big music labels (Avex, Universal Music, EMI, etc.) would prefer me to go to a music production school in Japan? I personally think that they would find it different, interesting and cool if I went to a school in, say, Los Angeles. It's okay if you can't answer number two :D
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Monday, August 8, 2011
How much can I make teaching English in Japan
How much can I make teaching English in Japan?
I am a recent college graduate looking to work for a year teaching English in Japan to pay for school and possibly grad school. What are the best programs and how much can I expect to make?
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Many foreign residents from English speaking countries now work in Japan, most as language instructors. The demand for native language instructors remains high, with a lot of major language schools now operating recruitment offices overseas. It is quite easy to find work teaching in Japan as there are many eikaiwa (conversation schools). The most famous being Nova, GEOS and AEON. I recommend teaching in Elementary or JHS with an ALT company as this is the most rewarding. The best site to look for employment in Japan is Gaijinpot. How much you can make depends on the type of job you take and the employer.
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hey, Try this company : http://EduFinder.info They offer the largest database of universities and colleges. Hope that will help you
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You can either go through a program or - for a slightly better salary - find your own job there by applying to those advertised online or contacting the schools directly. Your salary will be enough to live on reasonably well (accommodation, food, going out a bit).
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i heard the same thing. im going to japan to be an english teacher in the future. teaching something you already know is fun and getting paid a lot is even better!
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I am a recent college graduate looking to work for a year teaching English in Japan to pay for school and possibly grad school. What are the best programs and how much can I expect to make?
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Many foreign residents from English speaking countries now work in Japan, most as language instructors. The demand for native language instructors remains high, with a lot of major language schools now operating recruitment offices overseas. It is quite easy to find work teaching in Japan as there are many eikaiwa (conversation schools). The most famous being Nova, GEOS and AEON. I recommend teaching in Elementary or JHS with an ALT company as this is the most rewarding. The best site to look for employment in Japan is Gaijinpot. How much you can make depends on the type of job you take and the employer.
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hey, Try this company : http://EduFinder.info They offer the largest database of universities and colleges. Hope that will help you
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You can either go through a program or - for a slightly better salary - find your own job there by applying to those advertised online or contacting the schools directly. Your salary will be enough to live on reasonably well (accommodation, food, going out a bit).
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i heard the same thing. im going to japan to be an english teacher in the future. teaching something you already know is fun and getting paid a lot is even better!
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To be honest teaching English is all foriegners can do. It is low paying and everybody is doing it so you will face stiff competition. I.T is where everything is at
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Monday, August 1, 2011
for forming a Japanese language school.
for forming a Japanese language school...?
I am helping a friend/business associate get contacts to start a language school in Japan. (teaching english) Who in the government/other would I contact to do that? Who would be the most helpful, I guess....
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Japan is a democratic nation, normal business plans are fine. You know, network/advertise, all that happy horse sh*&
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To start a business in Japan, you need investors visa. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/04.html For application of visa, you have to contact local Japanese Embassy or Consulate.
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I am helping a friend/business associate get contacts to start a language school in Japan. (teaching english) Who in the government/other would I contact to do that? Who would be the most helpful, I guess....
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Japan is a democratic nation, normal business plans are fine. You know, network/advertise, all that happy horse sh*&
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To start a business in Japan, you need investors visa. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/04.html For application of visa, you have to contact local Japanese Embassy or Consulate.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Any possible help with post-secondary schooling in Japan
Any possible help with post-secondary schooling in Japan?
Hehe, I know it's a little cliche, and I know the possibility of anyone successfully helping me goes down since they don't know me, but I am not in high school yet, so I don't have access to a guidance counselor or similar. I dream of going to Japan, and I'm currently studying the language. My biggest dream is to go there for college or university, but I don't have much info to help me with this. I know going to a Japanese school would be hard, since even if I were to study the language for the four years I have until it's time, the classes would be hard to understand, right? What are some good options, some good schools for a foreign student like myself? And if it is in anyone's knowledge, would a career as something like a psychologist be valuable there? What are things I should look into, some websites that are easy for me to understand, or some preparations I should make? Any help is appreciated!
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I would suggest going to a university in your home country that has an option to do a year abroad. If you go through them, you would have some support in adjusting and could continue your Japanese lessons to an advanced level before you go. Temple University has a Japanese campus, so you might want to look into that. If you apply directly to a Japanese university, I think you need level 2 on the JLPT which isn't impossible to do in four years but even then it's not easy. And then you still don't have the same academic background as the other students. If you go to a university in your home country you can still major in Japanese. If you want to work in Japan after university, that's an entirely different question. Going to school there will not get you a job there, especially without specialized skills or an advanced degree. Most people who go after college teach English, which is great to do for a year but not for life. It would probably be hard to be a psychologist in Japan because Japanese people may not believe you really understand their situation and there may be special requirements. For now, I would say just focus on learning the language and doing well in school.
Hehe, I know it's a little cliche, and I know the possibility of anyone successfully helping me goes down since they don't know me, but I am not in high school yet, so I don't have access to a guidance counselor or similar. I dream of going to Japan, and I'm currently studying the language. My biggest dream is to go there for college or university, but I don't have much info to help me with this. I know going to a Japanese school would be hard, since even if I were to study the language for the four years I have until it's time, the classes would be hard to understand, right? What are some good options, some good schools for a foreign student like myself? And if it is in anyone's knowledge, would a career as something like a psychologist be valuable there? What are things I should look into, some websites that are easy for me to understand, or some preparations I should make? Any help is appreciated!
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I would suggest going to a university in your home country that has an option to do a year abroad. If you go through them, you would have some support in adjusting and could continue your Japanese lessons to an advanced level before you go. Temple University has a Japanese campus, so you might want to look into that. If you apply directly to a Japanese university, I think you need level 2 on the JLPT which isn't impossible to do in four years but even then it's not easy. And then you still don't have the same academic background as the other students. If you go to a university in your home country you can still major in Japanese. If you want to work in Japan after university, that's an entirely different question. Going to school there will not get you a job there, especially without specialized skills or an advanced degree. Most people who go after college teach English, which is great to do for a year but not for life. It would probably be hard to be a psychologist in Japan because Japanese people may not believe you really understand their situation and there may be special requirements. For now, I would say just focus on learning the language and doing well in school.
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
Project topics on Japan
Project topics on Japan?
Ok, so for my Japanese class we have to do a project on Japan. We need to pick a topic and it's really hard for my to think of a topic. ex: sushi, Tokyo, magna, anime, school in Japan...etc I just want more choices to choose from.
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Tell your teacher to study "Devine Wind".
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the incredible boom in technology
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well i did a social studies project on it, and there were: beauty samurai clothing entertainment architecture religion ...etc
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Squid porn
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Ok, so for my Japanese class we have to do a project on Japan. We need to pick a topic and it's really hard for my to think of a topic. ex: sushi, Tokyo, magna, anime, school in Japan...etc I just want more choices to choose from.
Homework Help - 4 Answers
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Tell your teacher to study "Devine Wind".
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the incredible boom in technology
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well i did a social studies project on it, and there were: beauty samurai clothing entertainment architecture religion ...etc
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Squid porn
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Friday, July 8, 2011
OK I really want to go to japan to study.
OK I really want to go to japan to study...?
im a higschooler and i think it would be very educational to go to school in japan for a while so if you know anyway that i can do it please help!!!
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Try going through some kind of student exchange program. I'm going abroad with AFS (afs.org), and its a great program that's easy to get into. However, it does cost money, for example a year with AFS costs about ten thousand dollars, but there is some scholarships, financial aid, and fund raising that you could look into. Also, a lot of programs require a student traveling to Japan to have studied formal Japanese for at least one year. Hope this helps :)
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im a higschooler and i think it would be very educational to go to school in japan for a while so if you know anyway that i can do it please help!!!
Japan - 2 Answers
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Try going through some kind of student exchange program. I'm going abroad with AFS (afs.org), and its a great program that's easy to get into. However, it does cost money, for example a year with AFS costs about ten thousand dollars, but there is some scholarships, financial aid, and fund raising that you could look into. Also, a lot of programs require a student traveling to Japan to have studied formal Japanese for at least one year. Hope this helps :)
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Rotary Youth Exchange is much cheaper than AFS and is also a good program. You will have to apply a year in advance though so contact your local Rotary club asap. http://www.rotary.org
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Friday, July 1, 2011
What's a good speaking activity that can be done every class to increase fluency
What's a good speaking activity that can be done every class to increase fluency?
Hello, I'm an English teacher at a junior high school in Japan and am looking for good activities to increase my student's fluency. I would like to find something easy that I could do for at least 15-20 minutes per class, every class. One of those fun yet beneficial activities that coerce the kids into learning, since they have no attention span. I'd be more than glad to hear about any other ideas, experiences or advice you have to share. Thank you
Teaching - 3 Answers
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I think your students know some English phrases they heard from TV or movies, and also they have imitated those at least once. They would like to speak movie star's lines rather than only read a textbook. For example, "Yes, we can". "I'll be back". How about showing them some famous scenes of the movies they have watched and letting them imitate those?
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Maybe this is an old fashioned way but when I was in the English class in a Junior high, the teacher made small groups, arrange the desks, and no Japanese language allowed for a period of the time. If we don't know the word, we have to gesture so other students can guess what he is trying to say IN ENGLISH. It was really fun for me, since I was good in English, I had some advantage of the game. lol. You can create some kind of reward system too. Anyway, I wish you a good luck!
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Hello, I'm an English teacher at a junior high school in Japan and am looking for good activities to increase my student's fluency. I would like to find something easy that I could do for at least 15-20 minutes per class, every class. One of those fun yet beneficial activities that coerce the kids into learning, since they have no attention span. I'd be more than glad to hear about any other ideas, experiences or advice you have to share. Thank you
Teaching - 3 Answers
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I think your students know some English phrases they heard from TV or movies, and also they have imitated those at least once. They would like to speak movie star's lines rather than only read a textbook. For example, "Yes, we can". "I'll be back". How about showing them some famous scenes of the movies they have watched and letting them imitate those?
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Maybe this is an old fashioned way but when I was in the English class in a Junior high, the teacher made small groups, arrange the desks, and no Japanese language allowed for a period of the time. If we don't know the word, we have to gesture so other students can guess what he is trying to say IN ENGLISH. It was really fun for me, since I was good in English, I had some advantage of the game. lol. You can create some kind of reward system too. Anyway, I wish you a good luck!
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im a student studying to become an english teacher in japan and i was wondering if you have any advice or stories or tips that you could share with me? thank you
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Friday, June 24, 2011
teaching art in japan
teaching art in japan?
i am just about to do a pgce in art and design.. this is a course designed for people who want to teach art in british secondary schools (students aged 11-18) can i use this pgce to teach in an english school in japan?
Japan - 1 Answers
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No way. No certificates from UK works in Japan
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i am just about to do a pgce in art and design.. this is a course designed for people who want to teach art in british secondary schools (students aged 11-18) can i use this pgce to teach in an english school in japan?
Japan - 1 Answers
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No way. No certificates from UK works in Japan
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Am i eligible to teach english in Japan with just a TESOL Certificate and high school diploma
Am i eligible to teach english in Japan with just a TESOL Certificate and high school diploma?
Japan - 2 Answers
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Sorry, no. You need a four year degree to qualify for a work visa. You could if you were already living there with a Japanese spouse. The site below tells you about visas.
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Japan - 2 Answers
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Sorry, no. You need a four year degree to qualify for a work visa. You could if you were already living there with a Japanese spouse. The site below tells you about visas.
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No. TESOL does not matter much in Japan.
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
I want to go to university in Japan when I am done school, but if I have a student visa, how could I.
I want to go to university in Japan when I am done school, but if I have a student visa, how could I...?
How could I make money if I can only have one visa at a time? I would have to have a work visa and a student visa if I wanted go to school AND work. So, how would I be able to make money if I could only get a student visa?
Japan - 2 Answers
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You can never get student visa and working visa at the same time. So you need to have enough money to go to school for years or you won't get student visa.
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How could I make money if I can only have one visa at a time? I would have to have a work visa and a student visa if I wanted go to school AND work. So, how would I be able to make money if I could only get a student visa?
Japan - 2 Answers
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You can never get student visa and working visa at the same time. So you need to have enough money to go to school for years or you won't get student visa.
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part of Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Home page says~~~ Student Visa All other foreign student in Japan need a student visa in order to study in Japan. Visa applicants require an educational institution as their sponsor in order to obtain a student visa. Student visa holders are not allowed to engage in any paid activities, unless they get the permission of the school and the immigration office. Even then, students may work only a set maximum number of hours per week. Working on a tourist visa is prohibited. I've heard it's not too difficult to get permission to work part time but as you see it's provisional.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Any things about Japanese schools I might want to know
Any things about Japanese schools I might want to know?
I may transfer from a normal middle school in Colorado to a school in Japan. (Just for a year) but I know that the customs and rules at the school would be very different. Is there anything I can't do and things I should know about? Please tell me as much information as you can. :D
Japan - 8 Answers
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Are you going to a Japanese school, or a foreign school in Japan? If you're going to a Japanese school, things will be REALLY different from what you know. (Their culture around teachers, homework and respect is VERY different from the US or Canada) If you're going to a foreign school there (I think there's a Canadian Academy in Kobe, for example, or US Military sponsored schools in Japan,) then things will be about like you're used to.
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You need to know japenese :D
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Um.You would have to know Japanese first of all. Secondly, most schools have some kind of a uniform policy. Thirdly, the education is extremely high leveled. Thus, resulting in an enormous amount of studying. Not to mention there are a lot of bullies. But on the good side, most people are very friendly.
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I was an exchange student in high school and it was very very different. Are you an exchange student or going to an American school.
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Judging from your other questions, I don't think it's likely to happen.
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I don't think you transfer to school in Japan for a year if your posted questions ever are all true and correct. Dreaming is OK for anything but, Japan is not a part of USA. You shall have to study a lot more in Denver.
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Well if you are one of the favored few honor students who takes a lot of Advanced Placement or College level courses, don't worry about anything. Japanese schools emphasize math and science the most, especially at the high school level, in fact in High School its practically all they study. The reason for this is their culture's dependency on its technology market. The sheer amount of Math classes they take, makes it so that many Japanese 10th graders are taking what we would consider "college level" Algebra. No joke; "college algebra" in Japan is taken in the 10th grade, about. Furthermore, most schools beyond high school are technical schools that are primarily skill oriented again, to feed the technology market the country depends on. Technical, or skill based, the key word here is skill, few Japanese attend what we would consider College or University, and yes, Universities in Japan are murderously difficult, Tokyo Universe being specially infamous. Admissions exams are so tough in Japan, that in Manga or Anime, when the creators need to say "this character is intelligent" all they need to do is say they attend University. I asked a Japanese friend of mine about that once, why so many bad guys in a lot of animes are college students and he told me, it was a shortcut the artists used, similar to how Marvel Comics states that one of their characters Reed Richards is intelligent, and to say he's intelligent they said he went to Harvard, M.I.T., Columbia, Cambridge etc. In Japan though, all they need to say is "he/she is a University student." Let that paint a picture of how rigorous it is. If your math and science are strong, and you LOVE those subjects, hey, Japan is a dream come true for you, the Japanese high school mean, because there you will see a lot of it.
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I may transfer from a normal middle school in Colorado to a school in Japan. (Just for a year) but I know that the customs and rules at the school would be very different. Is there anything I can't do and things I should know about? Please tell me as much information as you can. :D
Japan - 8 Answers
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Are you going to a Japanese school, or a foreign school in Japan? If you're going to a Japanese school, things will be REALLY different from what you know. (Their culture around teachers, homework and respect is VERY different from the US or Canada) If you're going to a foreign school there (I think there's a Canadian Academy in Kobe, for example, or US Military sponsored schools in Japan,) then things will be about like you're used to.
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You need to know japenese :D
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Um.You would have to know Japanese first of all. Secondly, most schools have some kind of a uniform policy. Thirdly, the education is extremely high leveled. Thus, resulting in an enormous amount of studying. Not to mention there are a lot of bullies. But on the good side, most people are very friendly.
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I was an exchange student in high school and it was very very different. Are you an exchange student or going to an American school.
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Judging from your other questions, I don't think it's likely to happen.
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I don't think you transfer to school in Japan for a year if your posted questions ever are all true and correct. Dreaming is OK for anything but, Japan is not a part of USA. You shall have to study a lot more in Denver.
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Well if you are one of the favored few honor students who takes a lot of Advanced Placement or College level courses, don't worry about anything. Japanese schools emphasize math and science the most, especially at the high school level, in fact in High School its practically all they study. The reason for this is their culture's dependency on its technology market. The sheer amount of Math classes they take, makes it so that many Japanese 10th graders are taking what we would consider "college level" Algebra. No joke; "college algebra" in Japan is taken in the 10th grade, about. Furthermore, most schools beyond high school are technical schools that are primarily skill oriented again, to feed the technology market the country depends on. Technical, or skill based, the key word here is skill, few Japanese attend what we would consider College or University, and yes, Universities in Japan are murderously difficult, Tokyo Universe being specially infamous. Admissions exams are so tough in Japan, that in Manga or Anime, when the creators need to say "this character is intelligent" all they need to do is say they attend University. I asked a Japanese friend of mine about that once, why so many bad guys in a lot of animes are college students and he told me, it was a shortcut the artists used, similar to how Marvel Comics states that one of their characters Reed Richards is intelligent, and to say he's intelligent they said he went to Harvard, M.I.T., Columbia, Cambridge etc. In Japan though, all they need to say is "he/she is a University student." Let that paint a picture of how rigorous it is. If your math and science are strong, and you LOVE those subjects, hey, Japan is a dream come true for you, the Japanese high school mean, because there you will see a lot of it.
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Hi! I live in Japan...and I'm in 9th grade (which, in Japan is the last year in middle school) I'm 14 years old. Email me through my contact button. There's lots to say about Japanese schools. We can talk :D -edit why the thumbs-down D:
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
can you transfer from an art institute into a university
can you transfer from an art institute into a university?
i want to get into otis, or a university that excels in arts but before i go, i wanna go to an art institute. do you think its possible? if so i know i'tll cost alot of money, i also wanted to go to school in japan. idk im kind of planning on going to school for a long time in order to excel in arts and such. so is this a good plan? any suggestions?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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no, don't go to that school, or to any AI, the credits wont transfer.
i want to get into otis, or a university that excels in arts but before i go, i wanna go to an art institute. do you think its possible? if so i know i'tll cost alot of money, i also wanted to go to school in japan. idk im kind of planning on going to school for a long time in order to excel in arts and such. so is this a good plan? any suggestions?
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no, don't go to that school, or to any AI, the credits wont transfer.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
where is a sumo wrestlers school
where is a sumo wrestlers school?
where is asumo wrestlers school in Tokyo, Japan, and the street, and for 13 years old and a japanise speaking school.
Wrestling - 4 Answers
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japan
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Tokitsukaze-beya, Ryogoku 3-15-4, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0026
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IN IRAQ. JUST WATCH OUT FOR THE AK'S FLYIN OVER YOUR HEAD.
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Japan
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where is asumo wrestlers school in Tokyo, Japan, and the street, and for 13 years old and a japanise speaking school.
Wrestling - 4 Answers
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japan
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Tokitsukaze-beya, Ryogoku 3-15-4, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0026
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IN IRAQ. JUST WATCH OUT FOR THE AK'S FLYIN OVER YOUR HEAD.
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Japan
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Sunday, May 8, 2011
How would someone go about getting into an exchange program
How would someone go about getting into an exchange program?
I would like to do my senior year in high school in Japan. So im looking for an exchange program, I haven't found one yet but i know someone who is going his senior year and is doing an outside of school exchange program. I know i need to be fuelent in the lanugage, but what else would i need. And if anyone knows of any website that would help in finding an exchange program it would help. thanks
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I have never been on a foreign exchange but I have researched it. There are many programs but the three most recommended are Rotary, AFS, and YFU. Rotary is the cheapest but additionally the hardest to get in to. Hope this helps!
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goabroad.com =>>> http://www.highschoolprogramsabroad.com/ Just use the drop down boxes to pick your specific requirements...If you are unsure about any of them just leave that specific one on any. Hope I helped. If that doesn't work try studyabroad.com I really wish you luck. It's really really hard to do these things. You don't exactly have to be fluent either. To look for ones where you can speak English during the "excursion" just go to the Language You Would Like To Speak, and pick English. There are surprisingly quite a few options. You have tons of options that will fit almost anyone's certain requirements. I wish you luck. Tell me how it goes!!!!! Katie Mac P.S. EDIT: Dude, that Dam ENgineering huy below me is AWESOME! That changes everything right now...'Tay not everything, but I'll look into that. Even though this isn't my question, thank you cool dude with a lot of knowledge. No wonder you're a top dude. Thank you, you are great. ^You should read that dudes thing. It's a lot, but it has a lot of useful stuff. Whoa!!
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I would like to do my senior year in high school in Japan. So im looking for an exchange program, I haven't found one yet but i know someone who is going his senior year and is doing an outside of school exchange program. I know i need to be fuelent in the lanugage, but what else would i need. And if anyone knows of any website that would help in finding an exchange program it would help. thanks
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I have never been on a foreign exchange but I have researched it. There are many programs but the three most recommended are Rotary, AFS, and YFU. Rotary is the cheapest but additionally the hardest to get in to. Hope this helps!
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goabroad.com =>>> http://www.highschoolprogramsabroad.com/ Just use the drop down boxes to pick your specific requirements...If you are unsure about any of them just leave that specific one on any. Hope I helped. If that doesn't work try studyabroad.com I really wish you luck. It's really really hard to do these things. You don't exactly have to be fluent either. To look for ones where you can speak English during the "excursion" just go to the Language You Would Like To Speak, and pick English. There are surprisingly quite a few options. You have tons of options that will fit almost anyone's certain requirements. I wish you luck. Tell me how it goes!!!!! Katie Mac P.S. EDIT: Dude, that Dam ENgineering huy below me is AWESOME! That changes everything right now...'Tay not everything, but I'll look into that. Even though this isn't my question, thank you cool dude with a lot of knowledge. No wonder you're a top dude. Thank you, you are great. ^You should read that dudes thing. It's a lot, but it has a lot of useful stuff. Whoa!!
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YFU (Youth For Understanding), AFS, and Rotary are frequently called "the big 3" when it comes to exchanges - long histories and good reputations, although a few others are making their way up that list. Please forgive my bias towards YFU - it's the one that I have direct experience with (I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer). I am gaining indirect experience by corresponding with former students. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for almost 60 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. If you choose another organization, please make sure that it is listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. While it is possible that a good organization is not listed with them, it is less likely and I would advise doing more research on anyone that is not listed with them. YFU does have summer, semester, and year programs to Japan. In a typical year, hundreds of American students go to Japan with YFU. Japan does not require any previous language study, but it certainly does help!! The general process would go something like this (assuming you use YFU - other programs will likely be similar): - Gather information, talk to your parents and other advisers, and make a decision as to which program you would like. Also talk to your school counselor to work out a plan for what you need to do to get school credit. - Apply to the program. This can be done online, by phone, by email, by fax, by 'snail mail', etc, or a combination of these methods. You will need to provide basic information, answer some questions about yourself, provide permission for the program to get transcripts, have a physical (just like you would have for sports), etc. - You can can also apply for scholarships. There are 3 types of application: program (= you're going and aren't applying for a scholarship); scholarship (= you won't be going unless you get a scholarship); or both (= you're going whether or not you get a scholarship and you would like to be considered for a scholarship). - Pay the deposit - this 'holds' your spot in the program and is refundable if you withdraw by a certain date. - Participate in an in-person interview with a program volunteer/staff member. This isn't an inquisition - the program just needs to figure out what kind of host family is best for you and determine if you'd make a good exchange student. (Believe it or not, there have been parents who pushed a student into going on exchange when the student really didn't want to go -- the interview helps 'weed out' those kind of situations.) - Pay for the program. I've put a link to a booklet of ideas that others have used in the past. - As soon as you find out who your host family is, correspond with them (mail, email, Skype, whatever you both have) once in a while. This isn't officially a requirement; it's just something that I (as a host mom) think is a very good idea. - Go on exchange; work hard; study lots; make friends from all other; and learn more about yourself and others than you ever thought was possible. - Come home and share your experience. I hope this helps. Good luck to you no matter what you choose!
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
How can I become a mangaka(manga artist)
How can I become a mangaka(manga artist)?
I live in Japan,have had an interest in art,reading and writing for a long time and would like to pursue a career in anime and manga (I used to love watching Sailor Moon and DBZ,and attempting to draw characters).I am currently working on learning Japanses and I've been writing stroy ideas down left and right.Any suggestions on how I ahould get started?And does anyone know of an international school in Japan that offers,manga,anime,and voice acting majors?
Drawing & Illustration - 2 Answers
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If you want to be taken seriously as an artist, learn proper, photorealistic art first. This gives you an understanding of human anatomy and proportion that will benefit you immensely and make you stand out head and shoulders among the other aspiring manga artists.
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Work on learning Japanese first. Then enroll in a manga school, don't ask me, I've never been to Japan. In the meantime, practice A LOT, never start drawing the manga if you haven't planned anything out, (usually ends in a big fat pile of messed up drawings on the floor, trust me, I've been there) and learn (somewhat) realistic drawing. There are a lot of aspiring mangaka out there that think they can make a manga just because they can draw whatever their name is in 10 different poses. (they're usually anime fans around 12-16 years, I've seen a lot of them) There's a lot more to manga than just characters and their cool hair and weapons. There's the backgrounds, the paneling, the pacing and the storyline. The storyline is the most important. No one wants to read a manga with a crappy storyline, even if it's well drawn.
I live in Japan,have had an interest in art,reading and writing for a long time and would like to pursue a career in anime and manga (I used to love watching Sailor Moon and DBZ,and attempting to draw characters).I am currently working on learning Japanses and I've been writing stroy ideas down left and right.Any suggestions on how I ahould get started?And does anyone know of an international school in Japan that offers,manga,anime,and voice acting majors?
Drawing & Illustration - 2 Answers
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If you want to be taken seriously as an artist, learn proper, photorealistic art first. This gives you an understanding of human anatomy and proportion that will benefit you immensely and make you stand out head and shoulders among the other aspiring manga artists.
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Work on learning Japanese first. Then enroll in a manga school, don't ask me, I've never been to Japan. In the meantime, practice A LOT, never start drawing the manga if you haven't planned anything out, (usually ends in a big fat pile of messed up drawings on the floor, trust me, I've been there) and learn (somewhat) realistic drawing. There are a lot of aspiring mangaka out there that think they can make a manga just because they can draw whatever their name is in 10 different poses. (they're usually anime fans around 12-16 years, I've seen a lot of them) There's a lot more to manga than just characters and their cool hair and weapons. There's the backgrounds, the paneling, the pacing and the storyline. The storyline is the most important. No one wants to read a manga with a crappy storyline, even if it's well drawn.
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Question about Japan.
Question about Japan...?
When I am 18 can I go to Japan and study an instrument at a university? I am planning to go to Japan anyway, but I really really want to learn to play the cello at a school in Japan. What would I need to do besides the obvious things. Is it possible or easy for foreigners to get into a university in Japan? I know I must know Japanese, I am learning it now for when I go there.
Japan - 2 Answers
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You must know japanese obvious,besides that is nothing special
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You must know japanese, most people go to a japanese language school for 2 years in japan & therye school authorities writes a recomendation ,letter for them to the college of there choice for entrance after they graduate from there school . you also will need interview with the college authorities who will test your fluency & also pass the nihongo nouryoku shiken level 2 or 1( the hardest levels) give them your school history attendance rate etc, show them your parents income certificate because they will have to be paying your tuition & rest of the money as guarantors.write them a later of your future plans & dreams (in japanese) and then the japanese embassy will decide whether or not to issue you a student visa which is needed for university
When I am 18 can I go to Japan and study an instrument at a university? I am planning to go to Japan anyway, but I really really want to learn to play the cello at a school in Japan. What would I need to do besides the obvious things. Is it possible or easy for foreigners to get into a university in Japan? I know I must know Japanese, I am learning it now for when I go there.
Japan - 2 Answers
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You must know japanese obvious,besides that is nothing special
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You must know japanese, most people go to a japanese language school for 2 years in japan & therye school authorities writes a recomendation ,letter for them to the college of there choice for entrance after they graduate from there school . you also will need interview with the college authorities who will test your fluency & also pass the nihongo nouryoku shiken level 2 or 1( the hardest levels) give them your school history attendance rate etc, show them your parents income certificate because they will have to be paying your tuition & rest of the money as guarantors.write them a later of your future plans & dreams (in japanese) and then the japanese embassy will decide whether or not to issue you a student visa which is needed for university
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
Do you know when the schools in Japan are going to be out for winter break
Do you know when the schools in Japan are going to be out for winter break??
Japan - 3 Answers
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it should be around xmas up until 2-3 days after new year, if my memory's right.
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This year, most of schools will have winter break from 27Th December and 7Th January.
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Japan - 3 Answers
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it should be around xmas up until 2-3 days after new year, if my memory's right.
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This year, most of schools will have winter break from 27Th December and 7Th January.
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My school is out from the 22nd of December through the 7th of January.
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Friday, April 8, 2011
I have questions about high schools in japan
I have questions about high schools in japan?
ok, so I am in my last year of middle school at an international school at shanghai and I want to go to high school in Japan. However, I have to try to convince my parents by actually finding a good private school (it doesn't matter if its really expensive). There is also another problem, I hardly know any Japanese. I wanted to sign up for an Japanese course, but I thought that its really hard to learn that much in so less time. Yeah, you guys would probably be suggesting me to go to an international school. However, I actually want to try a private Japanese school (I like their uniforms :P haha). So I need help. lol. please help me!!!! o.0
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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you are going to have to learn or not go that's all there is to it. plus do you really want to be the kid with the weird accent and barely can speak Japanese. no offense but there's a kid in our school like that(only with English) and most kids(not me) wont leave him alone.
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ok, so I am in my last year of middle school at an international school at shanghai and I want to go to high school in Japan. However, I have to try to convince my parents by actually finding a good private school (it doesn't matter if its really expensive). There is also another problem, I hardly know any Japanese. I wanted to sign up for an Japanese course, but I thought that its really hard to learn that much in so less time. Yeah, you guys would probably be suggesting me to go to an international school. However, I actually want to try a private Japanese school (I like their uniforms :P haha). So I need help. lol. please help me!!!! o.0
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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you are going to have to learn or not go that's all there is to it. plus do you really want to be the kid with the weird accent and barely can speak Japanese. no offense but there's a kid in our school like that(only with English) and most kids(not me) wont leave him alone.
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I think you would find a Japanese school difficult, especially without Japanese. The discipline is very strict & the students work really hard. Do you want to work in Japan later? If not, why study in Japan?
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Friday, April 1, 2011
Summer program in Japan
Summer program in Japan?
Does anyone know what I would need to do to go to school in Japan for the summer of 2007, or know a good program for high school students? I really want to go with my friend/s next summer if they can, but I have no idea where to start. Links and info would be helpful. Thanks.
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Does anyone know what I would need to do to go to school in Japan for the summer of 2007, or know a good program for high school students? I really want to go with my friend/s next summer if they can, but I have no idea where to start. Links and info would be helpful. Thanks.
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Try out the Japan foundation
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
How are the schools in japan like
How are the schools in japan like?
I live in Brooklyn new york and to be honest i don't like it too much here, i already got held back in h.s twice, imo its just too boring, the teachers are great and they do there best to help you learn , its just i have no intrest in the subjects what so ever, well besides PA besides that i probably won't be using anything in school in rl, looking at school disgusts me, and i think im losing my hair because of it, and i'm only 18, i am more held back in school and don't even have many friends, but when im outside school i feel like i have a lot more energy and all my stress is gone, so then my sister asked me if i wanted to go to school in japan, what are they like, I'm Chinese and my Japanese is very bad, i only know a few from the movies and anime i watch.
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japanese schooling is very strict and you will probably find it harder than american schooling.. my school just got back from an exchange trip and they said the days go from 8 in the morning till 6 at night with only one break for lunch.. so be prepared..
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not sure if its accurate or not but i believe that they go to 2 different skools or have long classes one in the day and then night. and also very strict
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Japanese schools are very strict and you must wear a complete uniform with everything just so or you will get demerits. If you are not doing well in a U.S. school and don't speak Japanese perfectly, it would be a disaster to transfer to Japan. It looks like you are not applying yourself to your education and going abroad will only make your life more stressful! Have you had counseling? You need help in either study skills or perhaps you have an emotional problem? Please go see your school's counselor and set your life on a better course.
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Why don't you go back to your mother country, P.R. of China?I bet you will feel more happy in there than Japan.
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Hello, 21st century Holden Caulfield. You might wanna consider that many Japanese students are also having the similar problem that you are having. There are plenty of students who are held back by the atomopsphere of school and get estranged from going there. They stay in home hours and hours watching TV, plaing video games, using computers. In Japanese, they are called futokoji. A broader term for people reluctant to be engaged in social acitivity is called hikikomori. So, you would probably have the same problem that is bugging you righ now also in Japan.
I live in Brooklyn new york and to be honest i don't like it too much here, i already got held back in h.s twice, imo its just too boring, the teachers are great and they do there best to help you learn , its just i have no intrest in the subjects what so ever, well besides PA besides that i probably won't be using anything in school in rl, looking at school disgusts me, and i think im losing my hair because of it, and i'm only 18, i am more held back in school and don't even have many friends, but when im outside school i feel like i have a lot more energy and all my stress is gone, so then my sister asked me if i wanted to go to school in japan, what are they like, I'm Chinese and my Japanese is very bad, i only know a few from the movies and anime i watch.
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japanese schooling is very strict and you will probably find it harder than american schooling.. my school just got back from an exchange trip and they said the days go from 8 in the morning till 6 at night with only one break for lunch.. so be prepared..
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not sure if its accurate or not but i believe that they go to 2 different skools or have long classes one in the day and then night. and also very strict
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Japanese schools are very strict and you must wear a complete uniform with everything just so or you will get demerits. If you are not doing well in a U.S. school and don't speak Japanese perfectly, it would be a disaster to transfer to Japan. It looks like you are not applying yourself to your education and going abroad will only make your life more stressful! Have you had counseling? You need help in either study skills or perhaps you have an emotional problem? Please go see your school's counselor and set your life on a better course.
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Why don't you go back to your mother country, P.R. of China?I bet you will feel more happy in there than Japan.
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Hello, 21st century Holden Caulfield. You might wanna consider that many Japanese students are also having the similar problem that you are having. There are plenty of students who are held back by the atomopsphere of school and get estranged from going there. They stay in home hours and hours watching TV, plaing video games, using computers. In Japanese, they are called futokoji. A broader term for people reluctant to be engaged in social acitivity is called hikikomori. So, you would probably have the same problem that is bugging you righ now also in Japan.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Questions about high schools in Japan
Questions about high schools in Japan?
Hi! I have a question about education in Japan. High school is 3 years in Japan, am I correct? [age 15-18]? Does this mean that students in the 1st year calls students in the 2nd/3rd year "senpai" and they call the students from the 1st year Kohai? And does the same go for students from the 2nd year...do they have the same "senpai-Kohai" relation with students from the 3rd year? And can you call girls and boys both "senpai"? Exp: A female student in the 1st year calls a male OR female student in the 2nd or 3rd year "senpai" and they call me "Kohai"? A male student from the 1st year calls another male OR female student from the 2nd or 3rd year "Senpai" and they call them "Kohai"? And what happens after High school? College/University? How do they address each other? How does a student from High school address a student from University/College? Please be as accurate as possible, I'm really slow with these things ^_^' Thanking you in advance! Have a nice day! <3
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Hi! I have a question about education in Japan. High school is 3 years in Japan, am I correct? [age 15-18]? Does this mean that students in the 1st year calls students in the 2nd/3rd year "senpai" and they call the students from the 1st year Kohai? And does the same go for students from the 2nd year...do they have the same "senpai-Kohai" relation with students from the 3rd year? And can you call girls and boys both "senpai"? Exp: A female student in the 1st year calls a male OR female student in the 2nd or 3rd year "senpai" and they call me "Kohai"? A male student from the 1st year calls another male OR female student from the 2nd or 3rd year "Senpai" and they call them "Kohai"? And what happens after High school? College/University? How do they address each other? How does a student from High school address a student from University/College? Please be as accurate as possible, I'm really slow with these things ^_^' Thanking you in advance! Have a nice day! <3
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To answer your first question - Yes. Does this mean that students in the 1st year calls students in the 2nd/3rd year "senpai" and they call the students from the 1st year Kohai? And does the same go for students from the 2nd year...do they have the same "senpai-Kohai" relation with students from the 3rd year? And can you call girls and boys both "senpai"? Yes, yes, and yes. I don't think it really matters. It isn't just used in high school. So to put it roughly, basically whoever's older, you call them senpai and whoever's younger, you call them kohai. I'm NOT Japanese, and I have not gone to Japan before nor have I ever attended a Japanese high school, so I can't guarentee that my answer is 100% accurate, but it is, I hope, as accurate as it can be to answer your questions. For more information, you can read more about them here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senpai_and_k%C5%8Dhai http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_honorifics
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
How about in your school
How about in your school??
In my senior high school in Japan , we can't bring cellular phone at school !! Is it crazy??
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We can bring them but they're only allowed to be out before school and after. We have a see it, hear it, take it policy during school hours.
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You ruin your mouth enough in school, why do you need a cell phone anyway? You need to be learning not gabbing on the phone!
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Yes, the same is true in the USA where I am, at least in all the schools I know of... it doesn't make any sense, for instance, if you needed to call for a ride home, you couldn't because you don't have a phone.
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In my senior high school in Japan , we can't bring cellular phone at school !! Is it crazy??
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We can bring them but they're only allowed to be out before school and after. We have a see it, hear it, take it policy during school hours.
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You ruin your mouth enough in school, why do you need a cell phone anyway? You need to be learning not gabbing on the phone!
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Yes, the same is true in the USA where I am, at least in all the schools I know of... it doesn't make any sense, for instance, if you needed to call for a ride home, you couldn't because you don't have a phone.
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When i was in senior high school, we were not allowed to bring cell phones either,but some students still did.Luckily ,i am in university now,we can use cell phone now.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Does anyone know a way to get a school sponsored trip to japan
Does anyone know a way to get a school sponsored trip to japan?
since this is my last year of middle school i wanna have fun at the end of the year :). Last year some kids participated in a essay contest to go to south africa for the fifa world cup. I need a way to persuade my Principal into having a trip to japan for a couple of weeks. I also would like to know the expenses and possibly how to find a sort of japanese sponsor for the trip id really appreciate it. any details u can think of that could help :D if there is no type of sponsor for it could u at least put watever else i asked for!!!
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youll need a rich father or win the lottery
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since this is my last year of middle school i wanna have fun at the end of the year :). Last year some kids participated in a essay contest to go to south africa for the fifa world cup. I need a way to persuade my Principal into having a trip to japan for a couple of weeks. I also would like to know the expenses and possibly how to find a sort of japanese sponsor for the trip id really appreciate it. any details u can think of that could help :D if there is no type of sponsor for it could u at least put watever else i asked for!!!
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youll need a rich father or win the lottery
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There is no sponsor for that.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
why do school uniforms for girls in Japan is a mini-skirt
why do school uniforms for girls in Japan is a mini-skirt?
Nothing... I just wonder...
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Well it's cute :D
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because most girls in japan have great legs.
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i can see english is your second possibly third language??
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Because it makes it easier for salary men to grope them on the subways.
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they look awesomely hot
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Only in anime and manga... (sigh).
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Maybe they like to dress like that.....thats hot...
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SO THAT it's easy for japanese guys to get in. haha
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Quit watching japaneese porn
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Nothing... I just wonder...
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Well it's cute :D
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because most girls in japan have great legs.
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i can see english is your second possibly third language??
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Because it makes it easier for salary men to grope them on the subways.
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they look awesomely hot
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Only in anime and manga... (sigh).
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Maybe they like to dress like that.....thats hot...
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SO THAT it's easy for japanese guys to get in. haha
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Quit watching japaneese porn
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They look the same in Korea also. and the schools look the same, big bare field in front with no grass. guess it cuts down on cost because they use less material
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Does anyone know of any good Japanese boarding schools
Does anyone know of any good Japanese boarding schools?
I was planning on going to a "boarding school" in Japan for my sophmore year, but I cant seem to find one, and for some reason my parents are looking for a boarding school that has uniforms for students... does anyone know of any good boarding schools in Japan (with uniforms, and allow students from the U.S)?
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I was planning on going to a "boarding school" in Japan for my sophmore year, but I cant seem to find one, and for some reason my parents are looking for a boarding school that has uniforms for students... does anyone know of any good boarding schools in Japan (with uniforms, and allow students from the U.S)?
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Information is below.
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
why do school uniforms for girls in Japan is a mini-skirt
why do school uniforms for girls in Japan is a mini-skirt?
Nothing... I just wonder...
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Its more comfortable and the girls like to look cuter.
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Cause men who made this into a law were pervs. And those who could change it today are pervs, too.
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It was not mini before 1995 or so. It's because girls like it. In fact, some schools are trying to instruct their students to wear longer skirts.
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idk. but i went to Japan last year and those girls are really pretty and some really smoking hot and sexy.
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Actually they are regular (usually knee-length) skirts but the girls roll them up to make them shorter. It's considered more fashionable, although they're not as short as they were a few years ago. As for why schools allow it, well I guess they've just come to accept it. In Japan, mini skirts & super-short shorts don't really have the slutty image they do in the West; they're just "cute".
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I'm studying here in Japan elementary schools don't have uniforms junior highschool wear a long skit senior high school wear a mini skirt I think to look cooler or mature college don't have uniforms
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They aren't mini skirts. The girls roll them up to make them shorter.If you look at a group of girls, the skirts won't all be the same length.
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They're not supposed to be mini. It's not part of the uniform. Girls the world over tend to roll up their school skirts to make them shorter, usually to try to provoke anger among their elders or to try and look more sexy to the opposite sex, but if the skirt isn't all that long in the beginning it ends up being mini after just a couple of turns. I don't think the Japanese high school girls are doing it to be outrageous or brave now though, and they certainly aren't trying to show individuality as too many of them are doing it. More like sheep-style behaviour. Read this article, but it might be best to ignore the comments underneath as that site is riddled with racists and weirdoes. http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/posters-over-length-of-high-school-uniform-skirts-causing-controversy
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Because the guy made it the law was a GENIUS!
Nothing... I just wonder...
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Its more comfortable and the girls like to look cuter.
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Cause men who made this into a law were pervs. And those who could change it today are pervs, too.
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It was not mini before 1995 or so. It's because girls like it. In fact, some schools are trying to instruct their students to wear longer skirts.
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idk. but i went to Japan last year and those girls are really pretty and some really smoking hot and sexy.
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Actually they are regular (usually knee-length) skirts but the girls roll them up to make them shorter. It's considered more fashionable, although they're not as short as they were a few years ago. As for why schools allow it, well I guess they've just come to accept it. In Japan, mini skirts & super-short shorts don't really have the slutty image they do in the West; they're just "cute".
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I'm studying here in Japan elementary schools don't have uniforms junior highschool wear a long skit senior high school wear a mini skirt I think to look cooler or mature college don't have uniforms
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They aren't mini skirts. The girls roll them up to make them shorter.If you look at a group of girls, the skirts won't all be the same length.
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They're not supposed to be mini. It's not part of the uniform. Girls the world over tend to roll up their school skirts to make them shorter, usually to try to provoke anger among their elders or to try and look more sexy to the opposite sex, but if the skirt isn't all that long in the beginning it ends up being mini after just a couple of turns. I don't think the Japanese high school girls are doing it to be outrageous or brave now though, and they certainly aren't trying to show individuality as too many of them are doing it. More like sheep-style behaviour. Read this article, but it might be best to ignore the comments underneath as that site is riddled with racists and weirdoes. http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/posters-over-length-of-high-school-uniform-skirts-causing-controversy
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Because the guy made it the law was a GENIUS!
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