What are the major differences between American and Japanese law

What are the major differences between American and Japanese law?
I am wanting to go to school in Japan. I am already learning Japanese but my biggest concern is that I will not be ready for the culture shock and different laws that I will have to abide by. Is there a website that lists these laws (in a plain English way) or anything else that might be helpful for preparing for the move?
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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The crime rate in Japan is very low.. This is because their prisons are horrible! Fish guts and rice.. No joke. I spent a Year in Japan and loved every min of it...
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It's not that different a place IMO. Americans and Japanese are very similar in many ways; they are both rule bound, uncreative, and tend to follow the herd. It's just more honest and in the open in Japan, whereas in the US everyone thinks it isn't that way. However, in terms of law, the legal system has a different basis - German system of law, basically. Things you need to know about that *are* different: Japanese law and society make no distinctions about illegal drugs. If they're illegal then they're illegal. There's no "dope is not as bad as heroin" rubbish going on. What's illegal is different too. Any travel guide will cover those sorts of things. The only other big/common thing is that there is a zero alcohol rule for driving; you cannot drink and drive at all. Any alcohol in your system and caught driving and you are toast. Your rights under law if arrested are different. You have no intrinsic right to silence. They can hold you for up to 23 days with charge. They can do all sorts of interesting things to you while they are holding you, short of physical punishment. They have only just introduced juries and only for certain crimes and, so far, only as a trial. But, if you're not a moron or prone to doing things that you shouldn't in the US (stealing, driving drunk, taking drugs) then you're unlikely to run into any trouble. The police in Japan aren't as corrupt as often as in the US. They're usually more professional, too, in my experience. Can't think why you'd want to go to school there. :) You might be correct about the culture shock though: if you're this concerned at this point then you're not thinking it through or prepared for it. Stop over-analyzing it. Get a good travel guide and go through it. Visist for a holiday and see if you like the feel for the place. Get out of the big cities and see some of the smaller towns. The Lonely Planet guide isn't too bad for the culture and info (even if it does suck on the travel front)
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The one major difference is that they actually comply with their laws. I don't' believe the Government is overly concerned or encumbered by anybody's pesky rights.

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Law School Later - Teaching in Japan first? LSAT

Law School Later - Teaching in Japan first? LSAT?
Okay, so I will be graduating with an undergrad in Business Finance in one year, three years of Japanese language, and above a 3.5 overall GPA (possibly higher within my major, don't know yet). I want to teach in Japan for 1-2 years after graduation, I've already found the program I want to go through etc. My question is, when should I take the LSAT? I have spent the majority of my undergraduate studies focusing on business and Japanese related material, so I know I am going to need a 3 - 5 month period of busting my ass studying for the LSAT (I want to get a high score). When should I take the LSAT? Can I take the LSAT in Japan? Does it matter if I take the LSAT after I graduate? Will my unique background of being an American business major who is fluent in Japanese give me any kind of advancement over the competition? Will writing and undergraduate thesis help? Many questions, but I would like to know a sure-fire way to that of which I am basically guaranteed entrance to a good law school. Thank you!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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To answer your last question/comment first, the only "sure-fire way" to get into a good law school is to have a high GPA and LSAT score. As for when you should take the LSAT, that really doesn't matter - just sometime before you apply. Law schools won't care if you don't take the LSAT in college. In fact, they'll prefer a more recent score, but technically your score lasts for five years. You can probably take the LSAT in Japan. I know LSAC does administer the test internationally, but I am not positive that Japan is one of the countries on the list. You'll have to check into that specifically. Most individuals take the LSAT June or October the year they apply. For example, if you're attending your first year of law school in fall 2010, then you probably took the LSAT June or October 2009. Speaking a foreign language fluently is a small soft. I think working in Japan, speaking fluent Japanese, could make a really interesting personal statement, but foreign language fluency and working abroad aren't so unique that you'll get a significant application boost. Neither is an undergraduate thesis, but one good aspect about a thesis is that you'll work intimately with an adviser who could write you a strong letter of recommendation. Just make sure to keep in touch with your professors or get your letters before you graduate and have them sent off to LSAC's Law School Data Assembly Service. They'll store your letters for you until you apply to law school. Best of luck!

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What are some of the factors involved in the process of learning in general?
This is part of an application for a school in Japan. Just thought I'd get other people's opinions on the subject.
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1) Personal Experience 2) Home environment 3) The instructor 4) Experiences in the classroom

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what are some good high school programs to use if i want to study broad in tokyo or osaka, japan

what are some good high school programs to use if i want to study broad in tokyo or osaka, japan?
i've been looking into studying abroad in japan. but i feel more comfortable in a city scene. i'd also like to experience life in a city. of course my first choices would be Tokyo or Osaka. but i don't know what programs to look at. ( for high school programs)
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I planned on doing this to when I'm in eleventh grade. I was looking at a site called two worlds united I believe, and you can be in the age range 15 to 18 sometimes 19 depending on were you go an what you do. If you plan doing it for one year it's about 15000 or 8000 I can't remember sorry. And the grade poi t averag. For that is over a c or atleast better. And the summer one is the least expnsive you get to do it during your summer vacation I believe and he grade poi t average is 2.00 or just a little bit higher or lower sorry o haven't looked at the site for about a week. But this is he only program I have looked at and liked but if I were you I would have his as a back up and look at different ones. Goo luck finding a program and good luck In japan if you do go!
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I don't know if its where you are, but where I live there's something called the rotary program. It's only about five thousand dollars for the whole year. You switch families every month while you're in the country, and go to school. It's pretty nice.

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Okay i have a question about traveling to japan from america

Okay i have a question about traveling to japan from america?
my school is going to japan next yearv for spring break and its would cost around 3,000 dollars is that a good price for a week in japan? it covers travel housing and food
Japan - 5 Answers
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Because that includes travel (airfare), housing, and food....it's not a bad amount. If you want to go, you should definitely try to save up and go.
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make sure yew save up to buy stuff to, just going there for site is fun , but remember to bring bak sumthin, 3000 just covers what yew said, but be sure to save up for other things, you dun wanna get caught with nu money when yew want sumthing.
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It is a pretty good price for such a trip when it includes return flight, accommodation and food, but it seems to me that the school could do even better with a group rate, depending on what accommodation and food they choose.
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If the 3000 includes flights, it would be good.
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It depends on the quality of the detailed content.

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Do they have school dances like prom, etc in Japan and other countries besides the US?
Please don't answer if you're just going say 'uhh i don't know, maybe'. Thanks in advance for your help!!
Other - Cultures & Groups - 3 Answers
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No, those are American traditions.
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Yes we have proms in Britain I believe at the end of Y11 and the 6th form. Our education system and things associated with it seem to be going very American so I wouldn't be surprised if Japan had the same thing going on with it.
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They have proms in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Argentina, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, Ireland, Lithuania, Malaysia, Peru, Pakistan, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Turkey :)

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American schools in Japan

American schools in Japan?
Are there any American Schools in Japan that are not private? I can not afford a international school which by the way is wayyy to expensive so i am looking for an american school. PLEASE HELP!!
Japan - 5 Answers
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Your best bet is try schools set on US Military bases.
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Why should there be American school? This is Japan. US military base has some. But they are only for children of military personnels. What you say does not make sense at all.
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I can teach you some nasty stuff for free!
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Uh here's this one that I looked up a few years back. I was planning on going but I didn't have the money. I think it costs as much as studying abroad to an international school. I hope this helped.
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No, all the international schools are private and the only American school around Tokyo, which is not public, is the most expensive one (ASIJ, American School In Japan). You can't go to school on the military base because you aren't family of the military. I have heard that there are some Japanese kids who do to go school on the base, but they have to pay a lot as well.

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