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| Subject | Date Asked |
| decision making style in japan | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: i am a undergraduate student and i having an assignment about decision making style of business in ... A: Honestly, I had never heard Hofstede's Theory of Cultural Dimensions before. Thank you for ... | |
| Is this correct, Yes or No? | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Since 1951 not a signal child that was taken from the country of habitual residence/birth (examples ... A: You have to set it to private, I can't. I checked your spelling and grammar. You might want to use ... | |
| Is this correct, Yes or No? | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Since 1951 not a signal child that was taken from the country of habitual residence/birth (examples ... A: Yes, with minor corrections. Since 1951 not a single child that was taken from the country of ... | |
| try to find old Japanese friend.. | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: How do you do!! I dont know who you yet I say hello to you..I thought it would be nice to seek some ... A: If you both have been out of touch for that long, she probably doesn't want to contact you. If you ... | |
| Japan meeting style | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a undergraduate student. Our homework is to make a video about the conflict in business. I play ... A: Great question. Most likely, it will depend on if this Japanese person lives in the U.S. or not, ... | |
| Torii Gate | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm remodeling a new traditional Western home and want to surround myself with remembrances of ... A: It would not be sacrilegious to put the Torii inside your home. However I think it would be more ... | |
| traveling budget/traveling alone | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of traveling to Tokyo the second week in August. This is somewhat spur of the moment ... A: Sounds like a great plan. You know that the second week in August will be holidays in Japan, so you ... | |
| Ticket price and accomodation. | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: how are you? My dad really loves Japan and has wanted to go there for so so long. I was wondering if ... A: Japan is a great place. Home stays are usually for students, but you can find some here: ... | |
| japanese culture | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know does religion impact the Japanese diet? A: That is a great question. Shintoism and Buddhism both had prohibitions against meat, and Shintoism ... | |
| Strange question about a cell phone. | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a very odd question I am hoping you can answer. I am going to be living in Japan for three ... A: Well, Softbank was giving away iPhones before, and I picked one up for free for signing a new ... | |
| what | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: what is the time difference from the U.S to japan A: Here is a time zone calculator: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html It depends on ... | |
| places to visit in tokyo after 5 pm | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: please help me out. am visiting tokyo for a very short duration (3 days). For 2 days will have time ... A: There are many things to do in Tokyo after 5. You could go up in Tokyo tower, or ride the ... | |
| I am trying to order something from amazon.co.jp. and I don't speak Japanese language | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to order something from amazon.co.jp. How much does this cost in US dollars, for ... A: These are all in Japanese, all Japanese area. No idea on the shipping, likely $30. I would create ... | |
| how to obtain a death certificate from naha okinawa | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I was married in okinawa in 1970,to a okinawan girl who died in Jan 1972.I am service connected ... A: I don't know if you have contacted the US Embassy in Japan, but I have located the link asking for ... | |
| MC | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: 1. What website to go to find the exact spelling of the streets, town, city in Kunigami-Gun,Okinawa ... A: Google Maps will let you find many places just by typing in the name. For example I put what you ... | |
| Japanese Wedding Expenses | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Our son(American) is marrying a Japanese girl in Tokyo. We will be traveling to the wedding from ... A: This question was answered under weddings already. Here is the link: ... | |
| time difference | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: My son is station in okinawa/japan and i'm in the united states,columbia,south carolina how many ... A: The time difference from the East Coast to Japan is 13 hours in daylight savings and 14 hours ... | |
| about japan | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: http://www.allexperts.com/central/dot_clea.gifmy father where station in okinawa as philippine scout ... A: Canciller, It may be possible to find her, but Mariku is a first name not a family name so it is ... | |
| Japan Travel | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: Can you assist with Train/metro travel-- I will be in Yokohama and want to go to Tokyo and then take ... A: Yokohama and Tokyo are very easy to navigate. Please check this website: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/ ... | |
| theres information i can't find about currency (needed for a geography assignment) | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: why is the japanese yen stronger than the australian dollar A: I typed "why is the yen stronger than the australian dollar?" into google and chose this ... | |
| Shinto | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I've been having a little trouble finding the symbols or caligraphy for The values of Shinto. I ... A: The characters for Shinto are 神道 If you are in Japan, the Jinja Honcho (Association ... | |
| 3 weeks in Japan with a 15 month old | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: My son and I will be traveling to Japan as part of a family vacation with my parents, they take me ... A: That is fantastic, well you will be happy to know that nearly all the milk in Japan is 4.3 whole ... | |
| shots | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: if you are going to tokyo japan would you need to take shots? A: According to MD Travel Heath, no special immunizations or medications are necessary for most trips ... | |
| Watermelon shapes? | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Well my friend resently sent me an email and it was pictures of wierd shaped watermelons like a ... A: Yes, fruit carving is very popular in Japan, China, Thailand, and other countries in Asia. Check ... | |
| Kanji names | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: Konnichi wa. I'm not sure if this question is in your area of expertise or not, but I thought I'd ... A: That is a great question. This is a really basic question in Japan and asking how someone's name is ... | |
| acquiring Japanese records | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I was married in Naha, Okinawa in 1967 & need a certified copy of my marriage license. Can you help ... A: You would need to contact the city office where your marriage was registered. It is called a ... | |
| Business Customs in Japan | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: Are the work hours in Japan 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and are hourly employees paid for overtime. A: Good questions. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., lunch is not paid. By law overtime is 1.25x your ... | |
| 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: I would stay in Shibuya, not Roppongi. And I would spend time in Ginza, Harajuku, Omotesando, ... | |
| working lifestyle | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: Why don't Japaneses take long holidays?Are they just live to do a work?are they really workaholics? A: Japanese people are not workaholics, they have a very high work ethic and tend to follow the group. ... | |
| Internet providers in Japan | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: Nordeng, Hi I just found myself a new apartment in Yokohama. I am in the process of looking for an ... A: I use NTT and am happy with it. I pay about 10,000 yen a month , but I have a movie service and ... | |
| Searching for Chemical Consultant in Japan | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: We are a consulting organization often carrying out chemicals market research studies on a global ... A: Cometta, Thank you for your precise question. I would be happy to work with you directly on this ... | |
| Cost of Living | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I am moving to Tokyo to work this summer. I will be getting paid 200,000 yen/week (after taxes). ... A: Are you sure it is 200,000 yen per week? That is the average starting MONTHLY salary for a ... | |
| 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: Sounds like a great trip. My father Paul was in Japan about the same time in Ota shi near Tokyo. I ... | |
| Popcorn | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me a little about the Japanese love of popcorn? Flavors, and age groups that enjoy it ... A: Popcorn is not a popular snack in Japan. Potato chips are far more popular. There are some people ... | |
| Traveling to Japan with an infant | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I am traveling to Japan at the end of November for a Karate Tournament with my husband and 7 month ... A: Sounds like a nice time to visit Japan. There is baby formula in Japan, but it is a different ... | |
| Airplane Ticket Times | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering that when you purchase a plane ticket to Japan if the times are still in U.S. ... A: The time is listed at the arrival time zone. Usually on the ticket it will indicate the time ... | |
| Rural Japan | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I am a student in England and I'm very interested in spending some time in Rural Japan as part of a ... A: Sounds like a great plan. Staying for a whole year may be a problem without a proper visa. 3-6 ... | |
| meeting style, process, customs of companies | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: Could you please tell me about meeting styles, process, customs of companies in Japan which I am ... A: I would be happy to work with you. There are many resources about Japanese business styles and ... | |
| Culture | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I was wandering if there are any culture discrepencies keeping Japanese people from enjoyin popcorn? ... A: Good question. I think Japanese folks just don't like to get their hands messy. The new theaters ... | |
| organic certification (JAPAN) | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: Martin at Warabe Mura (Gifu) said to contact you. We would like to certify our chocalat. We have a ... A: resend: Hi Sherry, My thanks to Martin! You probably want to contact me at my office sales at ... | |
| getting from Mount Fuji to Hakone | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: do you know what the fastest/cheapest way is for getting from Mount Fuji to Hakone Yumoto Station? ... A: Well its far from Hakone that's why. Check out http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6901.html or ... | |
| Japanese Protocol & Cuisine | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: We are hosting about 30 Japanese adult students coming to Los Angeles for a few hours. What ... A: How exciting! For the most part just be yourselves. They are going for an American experience, I ... | |
| Popcorn flavors in Japan | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a research paper for school and would like to know if there is a restriction on butter, ... A: You need to be more specific. Generally these are artificial flavors. You can find information ... | |
| Moving to Japan | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: Ii wonder if you could help me decide which city to travel to in Japan. I am living in Grand ... A: You can find lots of jobs online, especially if you have qualifications. ... | |
| traveling and sightseeing | 9/15/2003 |
| Q: This is my last week end in Japan after a four weeks training and hard work. Before leaving on ... A: http://metropolis.japantoday.com/tokyotravel/tokyojapantravelarchive349/323/tokyojapantravelinc.htm ... | |
Donald Nordeng
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I am most familiar with exporting food/retail products to Japan, general business protocol, business strategy, distribution and general How to do business in Japan. I can also answer questions about visiting Japan for travel, hitch hiking, places to see in Tokyo, Kananagawa.
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Asahi Evening News
Northland Organic Foods Co.
Taneyama ga Hara Co., Ltd.
Iwate Mining Co. Ltd.
Chuo Mining Co. Ltd.
Quality Assurance International, Inc.
Environmental Products International
Ecocert-QAI Japan Ltd. - President - current
JapanExperts - Director - current
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