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| Finding work in Tokyo | 10/27/2009 |
Q: At 27 years of age I currently manage our family owned, medium sized (24 staff) hospitality ...
A: The schools generally require a degree because the Japanese government requires having at least a ...
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| Gift for my Japanese Auto Mechanic? | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My mechanic, who I've been going to maybe once every 18 months for about 8 years, has always been ...
A: It's really not easy to answer what would be appropriate without knowing what he likes, as well as ...
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| Rental Apartments | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My family of 4 would like to visit Tokyo and Kyoto for 10 days in January. Are you familiar with any ...
A: I don't know if they are more convenient, but in general they are more economical. You might have a ...
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| Shape up house | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My name is Carmen, and I'm trying to get an e-mail address, phone number any contact information I ...
A: Their website lists 2 head offices, one in Tokyo and one in Osaka. I don't know which one the person ...
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| Nakanoshima, osaka. | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I'm from indonesia and have a plan to travel at osaka. i plan to stay at NCB hotel osaka. what ...
A: Well on their website they show how to get there, but it is all in Japanese! A big hotel like that ...
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| Japan at New Years | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Just two days ago my husband and I decided that we will be travelling to Japan arriving Dec 23rd ...
A: I think that if you are going to take a bullet train down to Hiroshima and especially down to ...
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| how do i get a job in japan? | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I am wondering how I would go about getting a temporary job in Japan. I was looking for 6 months to ...
A: Your question suggests you are an American, and if so a Working Holiday visa is not an option. Since ...
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| visiting sister at Iwakuni Marine Base | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My sister is in the marines and stationed in Iwakuni? I have been trying to search for a hotel near ...
A: I have not been to Iwakuni, and I don't know how far the base is from the city center, etc, but ...
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| Japanese father | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I am a half-blooded Japanese. My father was a Japanese married to a Filipina wife(my mother) here in ...
A: Yes, it is possible to get Japanese citizenship, but it takes several years and it is not easy. One ...
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| Living in Tokyo | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if it's easy to live in Tokyo without knowing Japanese language, like most people ...
A: It depends on what specifically you are referring to by living in Tokyo -- there are many different ...
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| Conversational English | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you know of any companies that will hire individuals to teach conversational ...
A: If you are referring to a full time contract of teaching, you would be very hard pressed to find ...
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| Phototour of Kanto Region in end November 2009 | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I am a professional photographer from Singapore ... will be bringing a group of photo contest ...
A: I think it is enough time, but only if you plow through each place and don't stop to smell the ...
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| visiting Japan | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to get a hotel suite in Tokyo for $500-$750? Thanks
A: A lot depends on the type of hotel, how many guests, the season, etc. Normally a suite in a top name ...
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| superhotel | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am planning a trip to Tokyo in August. In my research, I have heard of the Superhotel chain. I ...
A: I know of the chain and it is a modest and inexpensive place to stay. But Tokyo has so much that you ...
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| Interested In Taking A Trip To Japan | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I'll be graduating college in 2010 and I'm interested in taking a trip to Japan. My BA is in History ...
A: Many westerners with just a Bachelor's can get a job teaching English (on a yearly contract basis) ...
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| hi | 5/11/2009 |
Q: i am planning to visit my boyfriend in japan who is japanese.is it possible for me to get tourist ...
A: There is no minimum amount you need in your bank account to visit Japan. Probably there will be no ...
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| how can i find a apartment in japan ? | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I am a Chinese .Now I am going to work in japan as engineers .But I know that it is very hard to ...
A: Typically an apartment is found through a real estate agent in Japan. There are large and small ...
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| Family Accommodation for 6 in Tokyo | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am visiting Tokyo in Mid July 2009 and trying to find accommodation for my family of six ( which ...
A: I doubt you can all stay together, you will need at least 2 rooms at most places, but you can do a ...
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| Train from Tokyo to Wakkanai | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I am travelling from Tokyo to Wakkanai and according to Hyperdia if I travel on the date i need ...
A: The Japan Rail Pass covers all JR trains, buses and ferries, except for the fastest bullet train ...
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| tokyo for 2 and half day | 4/20/2009 |
Q: my husband and I are going to be in tokyo on 23-25 April. we shall have time only after 5 PM when ...
A: Both Kamakura and Hakone are excellent choices. If you want to see a historic city with lots of ...
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| Travelling in Japan | 4/20/2009 |
Q: my husband, little baby and I will be travelling down from Wakkanai to Tokyo and have 14 days to do ...
A: If you want to tour northern Japan while going down to Tokyo, there is a lot of country to see -- ...
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| tokyo for 2 and half day | 4/19/2009 |
Q: my husband and I are going to be in tokyo on 23-25 April. we shall have time only after 5 PM when ...
A: There is always something to do in Tokyo -- it is a city that never sleeps. Seeing Odaiba in Tokyo ...
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| cooking in japan | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I also am currently studying japanese for my trip and i hope to find a decent place to work where i ...
A: I am not sure what kind of visa you will be getting, perhaps a Working Holiday type visa, but most ...
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| Train from Tokyo to Kobe | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I will probably "one you to death" with questions - please let me know if I'm becoming a nuisance. ...
A: To transfer is not hard at all -- the signboards do have English on them as well. The train you ...
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| Money In Japan | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Me and my boyfriend are planning a backpacking trip to japan in July and we are trying to figure out ...
A: A lot depends on how you wish to travel, where you want to stay, and what you want to eat. Some info ...
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| Travel from Narita to Kobe | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My husband, daughter and I will be visiting my son in Kobe in May. The plan is to fly into Narita ...
A: Your info is correct. You first need to get the passes *before* you go to Japan. From Narita Airport ...
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| visa to enter japan | 2/15/2009 |
Q: how's it going rob? i'm planning to live and work in japan for a few years but the problem for me is ...
A: For many, teaching English is a common vehicle to working in Japan. There are many schools that ...
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| trasnportation in Japan | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Robert~ I'm planning to travel Hokkaido, Japan. One of my friend, who had visited there told me to ...
A: There is an Ishiya Chocolate factory in Sapporo, if that is what you are referring to. The address ...
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| fiance visa | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I'm from the netherlands. i have been to japan for 3 times. i have a partner in japan and we are ...
A: To my knowledge Japan does not have a fiance visa. So you are limited to a 90 day landing permit, ...
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| short term assignment living expenses | 1/28/2009 |
Q: It may be possible my husband will be shortly on a 2-3 month assignment in Yokohama, Japan. We were ...
A: It's of course very hard to estimate any living expenses accurately since the figure can vary widely ...
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| re-entry permit/Alien registration | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have obtained a working holiday visa for Japan (im an Australian national), but I wish to travel ...
A: As I recall you are given a paper temporary registration after you apply for the Alien Registration ...
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| Visa Issues | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I am currently on a working holiday in Australia but have been very interested in getting a working ...
A: I would look at a site like http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html or ...
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| voltage in japan | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have a step down transformer that we used in europe can we change the plug and use in japan ...
A: If your equipment is for the US/Canadian voltage, then a step down transformer is of little use to ...
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| voltage in japan | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have a step down transformer that we used in europe can we change the plug and use in japan
A: Japan runs on 100v 50 or 60Hz, so if your equipment is ok for the US or Canada, you can use it in ...
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| Online reservation Bus Tokyo to Hakuba | 1/13/2009 |
Q: is it possible to reserve bus tickets for the Alpico bus route Tokyo to Hakuba ONLINE and in ...
A: The site unfortunately is only in Japanese. It is certainly possible to get tickets on the day of ...
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| Japanese Gifts for mother-in-law in the states | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My mother-in-law is from Fukuoka, Kyushu but has lived in the US for around 40 years. She returns to ...
A: I am not sure of her region of Fukuoka, as you write, or if there is anything from that region that ...
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| when to apply for a visa | 1/4/2009 |
Q: me and my partner are going to japan in october (in 9 months)we're just wondereing when to apply for ...
A: A lot depends on where you are, and how busy the embassy/consulate is. It is possible to have it ...
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| General 'stuff' about Japan to help plan our trip | 11/23/2008 |
Q: What is the best (and safest) area to book a hotel reasonably priced in Tokyo over the net before we ...
A: There are several inexpensive places to stay in Japan. You can try looking at www.jnto.go.jp for ...
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| A gift for a Japanese guest | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My baton twirling club has invited a Japanese instructor (male, 25) to come to our country (in ...
A: I don't think you need to walk on eggshells with the arrival of your guest -- be warm and welcoming, ...
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| I have some questions about the konyoku | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I am from Thailand and I am going to Japan in the upcoming december.I have seen and heard a lot ...
A: Yes, there are some konyoku hot springs in Japan, but quite often men go there and are disappointed ...
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| Japan Travel | 10/25/2008 |
Q: 1)My wife and I are going to be in Yokohama and want to go to Tokyo and return- can you help with ...
A: If you plan to go the whole way by rail, then getting a JR Rail Pass would be a good idea. There are ...
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| Tokyo/Osaka/Hokkaido | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I will be going Japan for holiday with my husband end of Nov for holiday. We are in our early 30s. ...
A: I think you can find a list of budget accommodations from the Japan National Tourist Organization ...
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| Moving to Japan | 10/15/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend is in the marine corps and just got station in iwakuni. What will I need to do to move ...
A: I am not sure if the military has any kind of special visa arrangement with the Japanese government ...
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| rail pass and fall color | 9/6/2008 |
Q: probably a very simple question if i really knew the geography. i'm trying to look into the best ...
A: I think the closest you can get on the JR Line is Odawara, and then you must take non-JR trains the ...
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| What to do in Hiroshima for a day | 9/5/2008 |
Q: 4 of us are coming to Japan to buy Koi from the Southern region breeders. Before we meet up with ...
A: Perhaps the most famous site in Hiroshima is the Genbaku Dome, which is a surviving building from ...
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| tourism in Japan | 8/21/2008 |
Q: We are a group of Syrian teachers. We would like to ask you some questions about Japan. 1. What are ...
A: There are many important historical places in Japan; a lot depends on your own interests. But the ...
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| Train travel from Narita to Hakone | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My husband, 18 yr. old daughter and myself have three nights (two and a half days) in Narita at the ...
A: The Romancecar is simply a limited express train from Shinjuku to Hakone. It got that name a ...
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| Train travel from Narita to Hakone | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My husband, 18 yr. old daughter and myself have three nights (two and a half days) in Narita at the ...
A: I think that leaving from Shinjuku to Hakone is a good way to go; as far as getting to Shinjuku ...
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| Teaching English in Japan | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have been teaching in NC for 13 years, and am ready for a change. I'd love to teach English in ...
A: I am not sure who you mean by "they". There is no limit on hiring for someone, but what school are ...
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| Japanese Law Enforcement | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I am an American Native, I would like to move to Japan, however my field of Passion is Law ...
A: As for joining the police, I would tend to doubt it. You would need a visa capable of working in ...
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| 2 day stay in Tokyo | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are stopping over in Japan from Manila for 2 days. What is the best and cheapest way ...
A: "Best" and "cheapest" are not often in the same category. But it is not really hard to get into ...
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| going to japan for 2 weeks. | 7/26/2008 |
Q: my friend and i are planning a trip to japan, and do the whole touring thing for 2 weeks. i was just ...
A: A lot depends on where you are going and what you are planning to do. If you are going to cross the ...
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| First Tokyo visit, 9/2-10/08 | 7/26/2008 |
Q: My daughter [age 25] and I [60] will be staying in Ueno and will have 7-day JRail passes for Fri-Sat ...
A: You can get the Green Car type if you want, but it is more expensive and not really necessary. The ...
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| travel from Narita to Kobe | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I will be travelling to Kobe with my son (8 yo) and 1 or 2 luggages. My flight will arrive at Narita ...
A: The best option since you have luggage and a kid would be to take the orange limosine bus from ...
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| Tokyo to Sapporo | 7/11/2008 |
Q: What is the quickest way from Tokyo to Sapporo? What is the cheapest way? How long is travel ...
A: It is roughly 500 miles. The fastest way is by plane; Haneda Airport has many flights every day. The ...
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| japanese engagement | 7/2/2008 |
Q: what is the first step to engaging your self to your girl in the Japanese culture? And I'm talking ...
A: That is the most notable ceremony -- actually these days things are far more casual than in the ...
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| wanting cheap accom near meiji shrine toyko | 6/15/2008 |
Q: Robert, A friend of ours is getting married at the meiji shrine at the end of march 09 and iam ...
A: There are many to choose from in Tokyo, such as ...
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| Travel from osaka to hakone | 6/4/2008 |
Q: 1) I can't seem to find good information on how to travel from osaka to hakone. is there a direct ...
A: The easist way to see the options (and costs) are to input 2 stations in the Railway Calculator and ...
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| Narita to Kobe | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My boss is travelling from India to Japan arriving at Narita. His destination is Kobe. How long does ...
A: It typically takes about 2 and a half hours to make the bus trip, perhaps less if things are smooth ...
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| Does 200000 yens pm enough to live in japan | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have recently got selected for a job in japan. the salary is 200000 yens pm(take home) will it be ...
A: A lot depends on where you live and if that includes a place to stay. If you are in the countryside ...
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| Exchange money | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I've read somewhere that it's better to exchange US travelers cheques in Japan rather than actual ...
A: Travelers checks give a slightly better exchange rate for you compared to cash. And going to a major ...
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| Japanese culture/food | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have a question about dining in Japan. I heard that if a person doesn't eat everything on their ...
A: It might be a bit, but I don't think any more than in the West. When eating rice though, since Japan ...
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| moving to japan to study for a year + visas? | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I am planning to move to Japan after I graduate from college (I will be studying graphics ...
A: Unless they have made a very recent change to the rules on working with a student visa (called ...
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| Moving to Japan | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My husband and I would love to move to Japan once we graduate college. Is it true that it is fairly ...
A: It is fairly easy to get a teaching job in Japan; all you need is a Bachelor's in something. Of ...
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| Japanese credit card | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Daughter is working in Japan and getting paid in yen. Has been charging on Capitol One card billed ...
A: She can apply for one, but getting a credit card in Japan is often no easy task for foreigners ...
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| alone in tokyo | 3/24/2008 |
Q: i am 25yr old dude and will be spending 5 days in tokyo on my own on second week of april. can you ...
A: Roppongi is best known as where a lot of expat bars and hangouts are. There might be some cheaper ...
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| Sapporo- tokyo | 3/20/2008 |
Q: i am going to sopporp in mid April and would like to know if there is a bullet train from sopporo to ...
A: To my knowledge you still can only take a bullet train part way, but the rest you have to take an ...
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| Japan trip with children | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Could you suggest any itinerary for 5 days visit in Japan? We will travel with two children (5 and ...
A: There is enough time to see a touch of Tokyo and Kyoto, for 5 days, though it may be rushing a bit ...
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| Problems going back in Japan? | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I was 5 years in Japan and my visa was expired.They send me back in my country and give me 5 years ...
A: There are a lot of variables here...if you are in Japan to visit and it looks like it is just that, ...
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| Travel queations | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Ok my frist Question is how much would you estimate it to cost for 2 people to travel to Japan now I ...
A: It is hard to make any estimation without more info such as where you plan to go, how long you are ...
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| train/subway | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I have a long layover in Tokyo and want to go from Narita to the Tsukiji Fish market. What trains ...
A: As I recall several years ago there were a few signs, but they were in Japanese. It is not a problem ...
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| train/subway | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I have a long layover in Tokyo and want to go from Narita to the Tsukiji Fish market. What trains ...
A: The easiest way would be to take the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno Stn and then take the subway to the ...
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| touring sendai and hokaido | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I will be in Japan for 10 days, inclusive of arriving and departure days. I hope to spend the first ...
A: To me getting the full JR Pass before going to Japan might make more sense, but if I remember right, ...
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| can you help me with my holiday? | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Me and my partner are going on holiday in japan from 20/05/2008 to aprox the first week of june ...
A: Earthquakes happen all the time in Japan (in fact, tremors around Tokyo are a near daily occurrence) ...
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| Shimo Koshiki Shima | 1/17/2008 |
Q: In the 1950s, I was stationed on Shimo Koshiki Shima, a small island off the West coast of Kyushu. ...
A: I have never been there, but I know there is still ferry service to the island, as well as the other ...
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| what sort of jobs are available with a working holiday visa? | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Japan for around a year starting next summer once i have finished college but i know you need a ...
A: You need a degree for a full time job at an English school, but there are part time jobs you can ...
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| Japan Trip Recommendation | 12/13/2007 |
Q: We'll be in Japan from 12/29 - 1/11 and we're looking to go to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagasaki. We'll ...
A: From Jan 1-3 pretty much the whole country shuts down for the New Year's holidays. So you may find ...
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| Tofu Freezing and Storage | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I am considering eating tofu dishes quite often as I have recently tasted a couple of great tasting ...
A: For the fridge after opening a container I would have it eaten within a week or so, to be on the ...
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| travel in japan for not first timers | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I'll be in Japan for 12 days starting Jan 1. while my husband and I have visited frequently and been ...
A: Well, if you have seen everything in those areas already, you could go farther south or north; or to ...
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| withdrawing money at ATMS | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I thought I had one, but it turns out I have three questions! Hope you don't mind! 1)It's good to ...
A: With regards to withdrawing money; I really have no info on what your bank policies are, so ...
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| Proper attire for a Japanese Wedding | 11/2/2007 |
Q: My family is attending a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony in Tokyo in November. The bride is ...
A: There is nothing too complicated -- typical formal dress should do very nicely. Many men wear a dark ...
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| Trying to Plan a trip to Japan | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am in the VERY EARLY stages of planning a trip to Japan (Tokyo, most likely). I've been trying to ...
A: In answer to your questions, there are several books made, such as that from Lonely Planet or Moon ...
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| Japan Travel | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I'm travelling to Japan for the first time. I will be staying in New Otani Tokyo. I need to travel ...
A: You can get location info on where you will be and how to get around on their website at ...
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| Japan | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I am planning to go to Japan for 2-3 weeks, I will fly from Sydney to Osaka so the trip will start ...
A: Well if you want to see the country, both south and north of Osaka, I would get a JR Rail Pass ...
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| 3 weeks in Japan | 9/26/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are travelling to Japan for the first time in October and are staying for 21 ...
A: I think 21 days is a good chunk of time to see the country and you can go across all of it on the JR ...
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| First time travelling to Japan | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I plan to travel to Japan in Dec for the first time for 7 days. I plan to stay in Tokyo for 4 days ...
A: Well, at that time of year you could take a bus up to the 5th station, but climbing season is only ...
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| Japanese Birthdays | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know if you could give me any information about birthdays and gift giving on birthdays ...
A: Japanese have largely copied western celebration methods for birthdays now....get a cake with ...
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| What to see and do in Osaka | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Im thinking of going to Osaka, arriving 5th of oct and leaving the 14th of oct 07. I don't really ...
A: Honestly, there is not a lot to see in Osaka. If you want to see the ex-pat scene, you might look ...
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| Working Holiday Visas | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I'm going on holiday to Tokyo in a couple of weeks (i've been planning this for years!) but i'm ...
A: It seems to me they used to have such a requirement for a degree, but not anymore (but it could ...
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| Using 18 Kippu on Moonlight Nagara | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I just look at the example timetable of how to get from Tokyo to Hakata in one day, using the 18 ...
A: Well, since you are living in Japan, that excludes you from the cheaper flights on JAL. But you ...
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| Using 18 Kippu on Moonlight Nagara | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I just look at the example timetable of how to get from Tokyo to Hakata in one day, using the 18 ...
A: Trust me, you are not going to be standing for nearly 24 hours on a train. At least for part of the ...
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| Travel to Nagoya & Tokyo in Dec | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I am planning to visit nagoya in early Dec, how much is a return trip railway pass to nagoya fm ...
A: If you are looking into a rail pass, I would suggest visiting www.japanrailpass.net. Look into ...
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| Japan Tours | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I will be in Japan end of July to meet a friend of mine in Tokyo to go to Fuji Rock Festival. I ...
A: There is no one company I can recommend for covering both Tokyo and Kyoto, but the Japan National ...
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| re: Japan Travel | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a trip upcoming with 3 friends to Japan. We've finished the Kyoto portion pretty much - in ...
A: For Hakone, you might try http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/db/hakone/ and look for something in ...
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| samuri | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I will be travelling japan and my main interest will be seeing anything to do with the samuri. ...
A: Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai gives a good general intro to samurai, and if you ...
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| Japan and money | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how much AU$ dollars you would need approximately for a month in japan for a student ...
A: A lot depends on where you are going and what you are planning to do. If you are going to cross the ...
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| Japan and Dreadlocks | 5/28/2007 |
Q: ) I was thinking... the Japanese have a mixture of the crazy and orderly in their culture. How ...
A: I'd say it entirely depends on the context. There have been some Japanese reggae enthusiasts who ...
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| Three-week itinerary | 5/1/2007 |
Q: We are going to Japan in October. This is our itinerary as we planned it so far. Any suggestions? Is ...
A: No, I don't think it is too ambitious at all. But if I were you I would try to budget a bit more ...
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| Drinking in Japan | 5/1/2007 |
Q: A group of a friends and i have been planning a trip to Japan for a while now, but resently ...
A: 'What drinking laws?' is the real question. You can go into any establishment, and nobody will card ...
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| travel to OKAYAMA and shikoku | 4/27/2007 |
Q: Can you advise me about the villas in Okayam and what it would be like to stay there? What about ...
A: Both places are more rural and more off the beaten track, but can provide a new look at Japan if ...
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| Good places fot shopping in Yokohama. | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I just moved into Yokohama last week and will be staying here at least fot the next 3 years. I have ...
A: Some of the best buys you can get are from others who are leaving Japan or the area you're in and ...
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| First time Japan | 3/31/2007 |
Q: We're going to Tokyo June 30 to July 5, 2007. It'll be our first time. Can you recommend a hotel ...
A: For hotels in Tokyo, there are simply too many to mention. All are close to some train or subway ...
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| First time to Japan | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I am going to Japan with a friend of mine at the end of this week and wondered if you could give me ...
A: I wouldn't worry about disrobing at a bath -- if there are any others there, they will almost all be ...
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| family travel | 3/15/2007 |
Q: We have four children (10,7,5,3). The two who are old enough are enrolled in a Japanese immersion ...
A: Technically it is possible, but the real question is how fluent your children's Japanese is. There ...
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| Dating | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I have lived in Japan for ten years and always dated English-speaking Japanese ladies. Partly as a ...
A: Well, a lot depends on who you are aiming for. If a person's primary interest in meeting others ...
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| Tokyo-Nara | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I would like to go from Tokyo to Nara. 1. What is the fare for SHINKANSEN bullet tran? 2. Is there ...
A: To go from Tokyo to Nara by bullet train, you can take the bullet train to Kyoto and change trains ...
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| Precipitation in Kyushu | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Good day Robert. I appreciate your work here at AllExperts. I am planning to go to Fukuoka sometime ...
A: The rainy season in Japan is typically from the month of June and into the first couple of weeks of ...
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| pottery in japan | 12/15/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are going to visit Japan and would like to visit and see some pottery studios and ...
A: I don't know of any specific place in central Japan, but in Japanese, pottery is called "yakimono", ...
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| Travel in Japan | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I will visit Japan in February and would appreciate if you could give some information on the ...
A: If you are going all over the place in Japan between Tokyo and Kyoto, then it may behoove you to get ...
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| Japan rail travel | 12/6/2006 |
Q: We are going to Japan in March 2007 (two adults and 14 year old). We want to travel roundtrip ...
A: If you are traveling Tokyo-Kyoto round trip, then a JR Rail Pass is well worth it. You can go all ...
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| ryokans in Kyoto | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to find some nice accommodation in Kyoto, in the Higashiyama/Gion area (because that ...
A: I have not been to any ryokan there in a very long while, but you should be able to find something ...
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| travelling alone in Japan | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I'm planning on travelling to Japan around May of next year as a graduation gift to myself. I ...
A: Well, a lot depends on where you plan to go, and if that includes transportation costs, etc. Travel ...
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| Parcel rates in Japan | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I am leaving Japan , and was thinking of parcelling some of my luggage back home to India. Which is ...
A: Although I don't know the exact rates, I would first try a search on consolidated cargo for India. ...
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| Best Portable DVD player | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I am thinking of buying a portable DVD player here in Japan . Can u suggest me some brands that will ...
A: Any of the larger Japanese brands is good in terms of quality. The issues though are first the ...
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| Tours or no? | 10/25/2006 |
Q: My brother lives in Chikusei, Ibaraki and I am planning on visiting Japan for 10 days. He has ...
A: I recommend going on your own -- it is not hard to navigate Japan, the JR Pass can save a lot of ...
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| returning to the U.S. from Japan | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I've been teaching English in Japan for 2 years, and love it. I want to stay for another year or so, ...
A: I have heard from several people returning home of some reverse culture shock, but I myself never ...
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| How to go to Mt. Fuji from Aikoishida station? | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I'm facing some difficulties here. I'll be travelling to Japan this weekend and wanted to travel to ...
A: I think you can find the info you want on the Odakyu page at http://www.odakyu.jp/english/ There is ...
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| Hiroshima | 9/12/2006 |
Q: Is it a must see? I really want to go there but I am afraid I may not have time or energy to see ...
A: Hiroshima, compared with other areas of Japan, has some nice spots, but I would not say it is a must ...
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| hostess bars | 9/12/2006 |
Q: What is a hostess bar? What goes on behind the scenes in the bars. If a business man of high level ...
A: A hostess bar is a bar (or in Japanese, "snakku") with many ladies there who are paid to massage the ...
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| can u give a sample itenineray SHOPPING PARADISE IN japan? | 8/29/2006 |
Q: well....i wan it to be in tokyo which includes shibuya shinjuku harajuku....thats it thanksi ...
A: It depends of course what you are shopping for of course. If it is electrnics, then Akihabara is the ...
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| Japan in 14 days | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I am intending to travel to Japan from Sept 30 to Oct 15. I have a friend living in Tokyo and have ...
A: To go across the country you'll need the JR Rail Pass and you can get one for 1 or 2 weeks to fit ...
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| Japan living cost | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I am a venezuelan girl who has been granted a one-year-and-a half scholarship by the Japanese ...
A: Tokushima does not have the expensive rents like in Tokyo, but compared to Venezuela you will find ...
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| Travel itinerary during Obon week | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I recently moved to Japan and I am trying to plan a trip for Obon Week. What itinerary do you ...
A: I don't know where you are or where you want to go, but if you have not seen the country set and ...
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| Japanese wrestling | 7/30/2006 |
Q: Hey Rob, Do you happen to know anything about the tradition of wrestling in Japan and how the ...
A: I am not sure if you are referring to traditional Japanese wrestling called sumo, or the staged ...
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| Train Travel | 7/29/2006 |
Q: What is the best way to travel by train from Kyoto to Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Kanagawa in early ...
A: You should be able to take a bullet train from Kyoto to Odawara in about 3 hours, or take a bullet ...
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| I love Japan! | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I wanna tell you that I love Japan like nothing else .. so please tell me how many years it take to ...
A: With regards to the first question, it is entirely up to you, and what degree you consider good ...
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| electricitric voltage in japan | 7/17/2006 |
Q: The electrical appliances that I'm using in my home country are of 220V. I wonder whether such ...
A: The short answer is unfortunately no. Japan runs on 100v at 50 or 60 Hz depending where you are in ...
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| tourism | 7/6/2006 |
Q: sir Robert i am aperson from syria would please tell me about best places in tokyo to visit thank u
A: As for Tokyo, go see Sensoji (in Asakusa), one of the best temples in Tokyo with its great Pagoda, ...
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| Direction to Kabukicho (���輿�) from airport | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I want to give my girl friend a surprise visit. She lives at Kabukicho in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Now, I ...
A: Kabukicho is just northeast of Shinjuku Station, and a few minutes walk away. Just exit Shinjuku ...
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| Japanese superstitions and castes | 6/26/2006 |
Q: Do the Japanese have a superstition about too much good luck? That is, is there a belief that if ...
A: I'm afriad I've never heard of anything about having "too much" good luck. Traditionally Japanese ...
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| Guests dress etiquette for a wedding | 6/22/2006 |
Q: I will be attending a friends wedding in Toyko in September. I have a simple white linen sleeveless ...
A: I think wearing a white sleeveless dress is fine -- these days the color white is really OK, just as ...
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| About chopsticks | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Hell. My name is Yasuhiro. I'm a University student. I want to know about our country. I think this ...
A: Why do Japanese use chopsticks? Well the answer is of course simple -- because it is better than ...
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| Tokyo Sightseeing | 6/13/2006 |
Q: Me and my boyfriend are planning to stop over in Tokyo for 3 - 4 days on our way back from ...
A: Well, every October Tokyo has its Kiku Kuyo or Chrysanthemum festival, if you would like to go see ...
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| subways, busses, cabs etc | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I will be going to Tokyo 3 with my 17 year old daughter in mid July...I will be doing a tour part of ...
A: You can get around the whole city of Tokyo by subway, and it is not too hard to figure out. You can ...
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| what to do in osaka, kobe and kyoto | 6/1/2006 |
Q: my group of friends and I will be traveling to Japan on June 23rd night at Kansai International, we ...
A: Well I would spend the majority of your daylight time in Kyoto, which is the cultural jewel of the ...
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| Recommended itinerary | 5/24/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend and I (age: mid/late 20's) will be in Japan for a week at the end of July/beginning of ...
A: Well it depends on what interests you of course. But I might take a day to see Himeji (the best ...
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| Visa Check Card in Japan? | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I will be traveling to Japan with a school group for 9 days this June. I will be visiting Osaka, ...
A: Jessica, Your card doesn't have to be in **all** those networks; just ONE. If you see their logo ...
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| Fatal Illness & Social Custom | 4/27/2006 |
Q: I have a friend from Japan although he has lived for more than 20 years here in the U.S.A. and has ...
A: Ir depends on the doctor and the hospital of course, but in Japan there was that trend and it may ...
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| Japan gift ideas | 4/16/2006 |
Q: Hi my name is Christian and I will be traveling to Kawakami, Japan in the exchange student program ...
A: Generally you want to bring something that represents where you are from. Maybe bring a small gift ...
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| To be a research student in Nagoya ….? | 4/16/2006 |
Q: I'm actually a French student in mechanical engineering, and to achieve my master degree I must work ...
A: I would not worry over trifles. Japanese are quite tolerant of westerners and don't expect them to ...
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| Working Holiday Visa in Japan | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I am looking at getting a working holiday visa from the UK, I have a university degree and am 28, ...
A: You can't actually convert a Working Holiday visa into a regular work visa -- but it does get you ...
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| Japanese misunderstanings | 3/5/2006 |
Q: What is the most misunderstood thing Americans have about Japanese workplace activity or their ...
A: Well, this is a question where you could get 10 different answers if you ask 10 different people. ...
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| Japan in May | 2/7/2006 |
Q: Can you also give your advice on travelling from Tokyo to Takayama whether Train or Bus would be a ...
A: I think either way to Takayama has the same scenery, but being on a train has a little more freedom ...
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| Japan in May | 2/1/2006 |
Q: 1) 4 of us will love to go during Sakura Blossom and also visit Hokkaido. So we have decided that ...
A: If you want to see the cherry blossoms in May, then going north is your only real choice, since the ...
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| osaka to hiroshima | 1/29/2006 |
Q: Is there a bus or train between Osaka and Hiroshima that does not require a rail pass? We will be ...
A: Nobody is *required* to get a rail pass, but for those making a long rail round trip, it often makes ...
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| Trip To Japan | 1/5/2006 |
Q: As a budget-student (age 17), I'm looking to go to Tokyo. I have travelled before, however, only to ...
A: Byron, There is not a lot to do differently about being a tourist in Japan. Japan is a lot more ...
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| Japan Trip | 11/16/2005 |
Q: We are traveling to Japan Nov. 25 until Dec. 13 landing in Tokyo and flying out of Osaka. We have a ...
A: First my apologies in getting back to you late -- my e-mail service is "Down for maintenance" and ...
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| Touring Japan in the Winter | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I am going to visit Japan the last two weeks in December. Although tour books list a number of ...
A: Winter weather in Japan in those areas is rarely any problem. Just make sure you have a warm jacket ...
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| Tokyo and surroundings | 9/18/2005 |
Q: I will have 2 days off in Tokyo in early December and was wondering whether you can point me to ...
A: As far as some traditional crafts go, you might look at various organizations as to meetings or ...
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| Japanese marriage customs. | 8/18/2005 |
Q: that was something that confused me for a while. so those practices weren't done in the 1940s? how ...
A: Typically for the time you mention, the bride would go live with the groom's families. Every family ...
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| A week in Japan for the first time visitor | 8/16/2005 |
Q: My wife and I will be travelling to Japan in late November. We've got 8 days in total and are ...
A: 8 days won't be enough to see everything but it will give you a chance to cover the best spots. I'd ...
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| Japanese marriage customs. | 8/12/2005 |
Q: Good Day! Allow me to introduce myself. I am Gwendy Gayle B. Hollanes, 20 years old and a budding ...
A: If you are interested in the ancient systems of mukoiri or yomeiri, then you really need to look at ...
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| White Bear? | 8/3/2005 |
Q: I was getting my girlfriend a gift, and another friend of mine said it was customary to give a white ...
A: I have never heard of anyone giving a white teddybear for any special occasion. There is nothing ...
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| life in Japan question | 7/15/2005 |
Q: Watching the movie The Last Samuri brought me to asking this question. If the movie was correct, ...
A: Well, with regards to your question, one of the first things to say is that the film the Last ...
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| Gifts for Japanese host/guides | 6/15/2005 |
Q: I am really out of my element here! My son will be travelling to Japan in July and staying with a ...
A: Generally you want to bring something that represents where you are from. Maybe bring a small gift ...
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| Narita Airport to Tokyo | 5/28/2005 |
Q: It was very helpful, I just have a few more questions: 1. The Keisei Skyliner - their website says ...
A: I think you need to look at the site again for the Keisei. It does not say you must reserve a seat a ...
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| Narita Airport to Tokyo | 5/27/2005 |
Q: I thought maybe you can help me. I am travelling ot Europe next onth (from Australia) and I will be ...
A: The easiest and least expensive is the Keisei Skyliner. It will take you to Ueno Stn., a major ...
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| How much money to bring for two week trip to Japan? | 5/10/2005 |
Q: I will be on a college travel study class to Japan for two weeks. Airfair, hotels, a rail pass for ...
A: How much you'll need depends on what you plan to buy, as well as where you will be going. Taxis can ...
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| First Time Japan Adventure Help | 5/2/2005 |
Q: I am planning to travel to Japan in the near future. Upon some internet research I have found many ...
A: Well I can only speak for myself here; everyone else who went to Japan and enjoyed it has their own ...
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| Why, when introducing themselves,... | 4/13/2005 |
Q: Why, when introducing themselves, do the Japanese present their business cards? What is its ...
A: There are several reasons why, but the biggest is that Japan is a vertically structured society, and ...
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| slurping | 3/31/2005 |
Q: I am an editor for an English teaching textbook in Taiwan. Our writers keep writing that Japanese ...
A: In this case your writers are correct. It is to show the cook that it is delicious. However, while ...
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| Japan employment | 3/22/2005 |
Q: I am doing a cultural diversity project in school and the country I chose was Japan. I have an uncle ...
A: The most often chosen jobs in Japan? Well, teaching English would be by far the most common. This is ...
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| Suggested Itinerary | 3/1/2005 |
Q: 1) Split between Tokyo and Kyoto, 14 days, how much time for each city, which one to go to first. ...
A: If the issue of the JR Pass does not come into play, I would budget about 5 days for the Tokyo area, ...
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| basic info about travel in Japan | 2/16/2005 |
Q: I'd like to take my family to Japan this spring and am kind of at a loss about where to start. ...
A: If you have the opportunity, I would certainly set up as many lodging reservations as you can before ...
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| Ube, Japan | 1/19/2005 |
Q: I know this is a city of approx 175-145,000, in SE Japan in the Yamaguhci(?) prefecture. Mainly ...
A: Ube City has about 180,000 residents now, and it was first incorporated as a city in 1920. For a ...
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| basic info about travel in Japan | 1/18/2005 |
Q: A couple of follow up questions: First, about how much do you think I should budget for a day ...
A: Nara and Nikko and very easy to get to by train. The only places that are hard to access are ...
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| basic info about travel in Japan | 1/13/2005 |
Q: I'd like to take my family to Japan this spring and am kind of at a loss about where to start. ...
A: I just got your question now so I am sorry for the delay. Well 3 weeks in Japan will let you see a ...
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| American Chefs in Tokyo | 12/22/2004 |
Q: I'm interested in moving to Tokyo in the next 2-3 years.I'm a nationally awarded executive chef in ...
A: Although chef jobs are few and far between, there definitely is some work in Japan, nearly all at ...
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| Questions/fears about going to Japan | 12/10/2004 |
Q: I've got some questions/fears about going to Japan. I'm planning on going April of 2005 (Tokyo, for ...
A: Your fears are largely unfounded. Few Japanese can speak English with ease -- but by and large they ...
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| Japanese language | 11/23/2004 |
Q: I was wondering how one would say "above all" or "More than anything" in Japanese. If you know, can ...
A: It seems you have answered your own question. "Nani yori mo" means more than anything or above all. ...
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| What do japanese people think... | 11/14/2004 |
Q: What do japanese people think of television? Is it frowned upon or it is smiled upon as a tool to ...
A: Japanese views on television are not really different than that of people in other countries. ...
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| manga schools and universities | 11/5/2004 |
Q: I would like to know if Japan has any manga schools where I could learn the art. I live in Canada so ...
A: The school she went to is Gekiga Sonjuku and they have a webpage at http://www.vta.tfc.co.jp/koike/ ...
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| Narita Airport | 10/20/2004 |
Q: I hope you can help. We have a 5 hour layover in Toyko / Narita Airport. I know we wont have time to ...
A: You can find lots of info on seeing Narita at ...
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| manners | 10/7/2004 |
Q: I am applying for the JET program, I'm trying to prepare for any possible interview questions as ...
A: You need not eat anything you don't like. It would help tremendously though if you could let your ...
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| Boxed Lunches | 10/4/2004 |
Q: What's in an average Japanese boxed lunch bought in convenence stores and about how much do they ...
A: A lot depends on what it contains of course -- bento with eel tend to cost the most. But bento are ...
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| accomodations | 10/2/2004 |
Q: I´m planning to look for a job in Japan (been there before) and I´m wondering which accomodation ...
A: Well a *lot* depends on where you will be in Japan. Outside of Tokyo there are extremely few gaijin ...
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| Whirlwind Trip to Japan | 9/19/2004 |
Q: Robert, Your knowledge of Japan is so impressive. Can you help me? I'm taking my wife and 7 & 12 ...
A: You write you have been to Japan before several times, so I am not sure if my ideas will be anything ...
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| Chongryun International Affairs Bureau Central Standing Committee of Chongryun | 9/18/2004 |
Q: What is International Affairs Bureau Central Standing Committee of Chongryun? I have a lot of ...
A: Chongryun is a group of Korean residents in Japan with a strong pro-North Korea stance. Most are ...
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| sleeping | 9/16/2004 |
Q: I lived with a host family in Japan in 1982, and the whole family went skiing together over a ...
A: I did not see the arrangement, but I can surmise what she used was a kotatsu, or leg warmer -- ...
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| a few extra days in or near Tokyo | 9/6/2004 |
Q: We are taking a tour ending with four days in Tokyo where will go to museums, etc. If we decide to ...
A: I don't know where you will go before your extra days, but there is quite a lot to see in Tokyo. But ...
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| Swedish person to japan? | 8/30/2004 |
Q: . I have a small question. My wife are from Japan and we are currently thinking about going there ...
A: Hansen, If your wife is Japanese and you have a spouse visa, then it is perfectly legal to teach ...
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| Finding GAP year work in Japan | 8/23/2004 |
Q: I'm a 17 year old from Wales and planning on taking a GAP year aftr finnishing my A-levels next ...
A: Unfortunately you need to have at least a Bachelor's degree to work full time legally in Japan. You ...
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| Apologizing | 8/12/2004 |
Q: What's the proper Japanese way of apologizing to a senior?
A: Typically, bowing profusely and saying you are sorry. A lot depends on the particular situation ...
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| Japanese culture related to aging | 8/9/2004 |
Q: What are Japanese views on aging? Do they take an active role to try to prevent it? Or do they ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by trying to prevent aging. Women do wear make-up, far more than their ...
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| Estimated food cost. | 8/6/2004 |
Q: I've been looking for an answer to this question for quite a while and everyone seems to say, it ...
A: I would budget about 1,500 yen per day for food -- and by that I mean getting something cheap at ...
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| jap culture | 8/1/2004 |
Q: I heard that when a girl/guy says "I want to meet you"(not referring to meeting them at an actual ...
A: Not any more than English or any other language. It can suggest that -- a lot depends on the context ...
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| "Tour" travel to Tokyo & Kyoto | 7/24/2004 |
Q: Grettings and Hello Robert, Many thanks in advance. We want to visit Tokyo, Fuji-san, and Kyoto in ...
A: I have been on some tours of Kyoto and the like, and if it wasn't the same as being in some military ...
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| Lost in Translation | 7/17/2004 |
Q: In the film "Lost in Translation" there is a part where Scarlet Johanson's character takes a train ...
A: I believe the shrine is Meiji Jingu, one of Kyoto's most famous sites. You can see its webpage at ...
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| bento | 7/10/2004 |
Q: I have another question. Can you please tell me how much bento lunches go for in public places? I ...
A: Bento lunches can be anywhere from about 400-1000 yen. A lot depends on the contents. Almost all ...
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| accomodation | 6/28/2004 |
Q: I am Spanish. i'm travelling to japan next month. I'd like to make a reservation in minshuku ISEYA ...
A: Trying to get off the beaten trail, eh? Well, that area is quite famous and kind of like going back ...
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| Touring Japan | 6/11/2004 |
Q: I'm thinking about touring Japan for 9-10 days. I'd like to see both Metropolitan and Rural Japan ...
A: A lot depends on what you want to see of course, but I would stay in the Tokyo area for about 3-4 ...
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| Passport | 6/2/2004 |
Q: I am planning a trip to Iwakuni Japan to visit my fiance who is in the Marine Corps. I received my ...
A: It looks like everything is set for your trip - you don't need any shots (unless you're coming from ...
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| Working Holiday Visa | 5/26/2004 |
Q: I'm an 18yr old aiming towards a year out in Japan (Tokyo specifically) between 6th form college and ...
A: Assuming you will be in the Tokyo area, finding a job is not really too hard -- of course finding a ...
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| travel to japan | 5/18/2004 |
Q: I am a Japanese-American, and I speak fluent Japanese but my reading and writing ability is fair at ...
A: Renting a hotel room can be cheap to wildly expensive--it depends on where it is, how big, the ...
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| visa issues | 5/9/2004 |
Q: I now reside in Los Angeles. I wish to visit a friend in Japan. I am a Green Card Holder. Do I ...
A: You did not state your nationality so I can't give you a specific answer. But nearly all English ...
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| Phone calls to U.S. | 5/7/2004 |
Q: My wife and I will be traveling to Japan in a couple weeks. We have everything in order but I have ...
A: Yes, you can. Examples are at http://www.brastel.com/Pages/eng/SPC/ or http://ld.net You can also ...
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| vegetarianism | 4/11/2004 |
Q: my boyfriend and I are going to be traveling in Japan for one month we leave tommorrow.... I am a ...
A: As far as Tokyo goes there is a pretty good number of restaurants that are vegetarian. See for ...
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| ATM's in Japan | 4/9/2004 |
Q: Are ATM's available for USA tourist in the larger Japanese cities?
A: Yes. In Tokyo and at several airports there are machines for Citibank, but by far the easier way is ...
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| Birthdays | 4/7/2004 |
Q: Is it true that when a baby is born in Japan it is automatically 1 year old? Thank you.
A: Yes and no. Japanese have 2 ways of counting age. One is the 'kazoe' system, which is the same as we ...
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| Weather in Bato-Machi and Osuka | 3/25/2004 |
Q: I would like to know what the weather is like daily in Bato-Machi and Osuka. I don't know much about ...
A: Well, Osuka is in Shizuoka, and Bato is in Tochigi - the weather for the whole area is more or less ...
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| Japanese Language | 3/17/2004 |
Q: I have a Japanese ex-change student coming to my home in two weeks time. It would be great if you ...
A: Congratulations on getting an exchange student soon. To help prepare for your student coming, you ...
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| Laws and Culture | 3/8/2004 |
Q: I am interested in finding out unfamiliar laws that a traveler from the United States might ...
A: I am not sure how you would define "unusual". But as far as a traveller goes, the biggest laws and ...
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| travel | 2/17/2004 |
Q: looking to travel in summer or fall of this year. want to travel with people my age (college age). ...
A: You didn't give me any info on where in Japan you plan to go, and it is a very long country. But if ...
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| Business | 2/12/2004 |
Q: Robert, Hi!I just want to know when did the Japanese developed "social responsibility in terms ...
A: Your question is somewhat vague - I am having difficulty in exactly what you are referring to, but ...
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| Tokyo to Sapporo | 1/18/2004 |
Q: my husband and I are going to Japan in March/April and would like to go to Sapporo for a quick ...
A: There are overnight trains; but you would need to contact JR East to see if you can interrupt your ...
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| Gap year | 11/23/2003 |
Q: I am 17 and are planning to spend my 'gap year' in Japan before university. Do you think this ...
A: Japan is one of the most expensive countries in the world. But that does not mean you have to pay in ...
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| Geishas | 11/11/2003 |
Q: I am a media suudent here in Ireland and I need some information (just basic,not too detailed) ...
A: There are lots of resources online that will tell you just about everything you could think of. Try ...
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| niijima island | 8/25/2003 |
Q: I have just found out about surf off niijima island and was wondering about accomadation and visa ...
A: Yes, Niijima is popular among surfers in the Tokyo area. There was a competetion in fact there in ...
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| JR Travel between Sendai & Sapporo | 8/12/2003 |
Q: I hope you can help me, this is quite a specific bit of info I'm looking for and I can undersatnd if ...
A: The best way would be to take the shinkansen to Morioka and then an express train onward. There are ...
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| Swords | 5/8/2003 |
Q: I was just wondering that if I were to go to Japan to visit and decided to buy a sword for ...
A: Jon, The airlines might very well treat it as a weapon, and you might have problems getting it ...
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| Enquiry on finding cheap/safe accomodation in Kyoto | 5/8/2003 |
Q: My friend and I are planning to go to Kyoto in July (on a low budget!) so the first thing we want to ...
A: There are a number of cheaper places to try. You might look at some of these: ...
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| Japan Travel | 4/26/2003 |
Q: I am getting everything ready for my first trip to Japan. I'm interested in visiting places that ...
A: David, With regards to your first question, a lot depends on how you want to get around. Extremely ...
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| culture shock type stuff | 4/6/2003 |
Q: =) I was just wondering what are somethings that you just definately DO NOT wanna do in Japan. I ...
A: Japanese people are generally quite tolerant and aware that non-Japanese are not familiar with all ...
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| vegetarian in Yokohama | 3/5/2003 |
Q: I will be attending an international conference in Yokohama in the coming June and would like your ...
A: You can find a number of vegetarian restaurants in guides like www.bento.com as well as ...
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| Tatebayashi Japan | 3/1/2003 |
Q: I am 10yrs and visiting with school group to Tatebayashi in April 23rd and am home staying for 4 ...
A: There is a Tatebayashi in Gunma Prefecture in Japan, but I guess there could be some other small ...
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| Teaching English in Japan | 3/1/2003 |
Q: I am considering applying for an English Teaching position in Japan. I am from Australia and the ...
A: The salary quote you give should be enough for you to live reasonably comfortably, especially if the ...
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| gifts for family | 2/23/2003 |
Q: We are travelling to Fukuoka in March. Part of our stay will be with a host family. Any idea on ...
A: I am glad you asked me this. Your question on credit cards has come up before and even some of the ...
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| Life in Japan | 2/12/2003 |
Q: I am very interested in Japan and would like to know how life is in Japan? What's it like?
A: Rachel, What life in Japan is like depends on who you ask! It is also largely related to what ...
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| language | 1/6/2003 |
Q: i am trying to learn japanese (on my own) and was wondering how acceptable it is to attempt to speak ...
A: Few Japanese speak English with ease, so any Japanese you learn will be very beneficial for your ...
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| universities.. | 12/31/2002 |
Q: I would like to ask about universities in Japan .The thing is, I am going to finish BS and I want to ...
A: Actually, I received my graduate degree from a Japanese university. All the classes for me though ...
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| Money conversion/cash | 11/20/2002 |
Q: Hey Robert! I've never tried this website before. My college chorus is touring for 2 weeks in japan ...
A: Maryna, What you've heard is all partly true but don't add up together to be accurate. The more ...
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Q: Robert, We are a family of 4 going to Japan in 2 weeks to visit our niece who lives in Azuma. (Can't ...
A: I did a bit of digging and found Azuma - it is a village in Gunma Prefecture, on the east border ...
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