Thursday, December 24, 2009

some Japanese could explain to me, Why the school girls in Japan use a tie in their uniform

some Japanese could explain to me, Why the school girls in Japan use a tie in their uniform ?
when the school girls used (which year) I need a lot of info
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There are schools in the UK where girls wear ties with their uniforms. If you've seen the Harry Potter films, you will have noticed the ties that all the students, including the girls, wear at Hogwarts, and these costumes were inspired by many real-life UK school uniforms. Whether Japan adopted this practice from the UK or came up with it independently I don't know. However, ties look neat and official, they're one of the ways that the identity of the school can be proclaimed (along with a crest on a jacket or a badge on a cap), and the idea was probably initially inspired by the fact that boys wore ties with school uniforms.
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Many Primary and Secondary schools in Japan use the tie. It makes the uniform, well, more uniform! The only difference between males and females in the schools is the bottoms; girls are required to wear skirts with long socks or tights and boys must wear black or khaki trousers. The ties vary between schools, but for the majority, the tie must reach the lower abdomen and be tight against the collar. After school hours (such as walking home) the students may slightly alter the uniforms, such as loosening the tie or unbottoning the overcoat. Each school has it's own rules, but for the most part, these are the accepted standards.
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It's their uniform. There is no reason "why". It does not make sense to look for "why". Usually, junior high and high schools require uniforms. Elementary and colleges do not. And uniforms vary from school to school. Some of them do not have ties.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Know any good schools in Japan to study Japanese

Know any good schools in Japan to study Japanese?
I have been waiting too long to find good schools and when I search Google, so many things come up that I get too frustrated to read it all. I would like to study Japanese in Japan. I have heard of Genki Jacs but am looking for something in/close to Tokyo. Does anybody know of any good schools that I can study in or have any information on this matter? Thanks.
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I took an eight-week course over the summer four years ago at the Tokyo School for the Japanese Language (also known as the Naganuma School). It's located in Shibuya - you can look into that.
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I think this is precisely what you need: http://gogonihon.com/ They can help you both find and apply for a good school in the Tokyo area. Best of all is that they don't charge you for the support and can even help you find accommodation in Tokyo.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

American School in Japan

American School in Japan?
i really want o go to ASIJ but im not sure if it is just for students only in japan or can someone from outside japan come so does that mean i will need to find a dorm myself
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You can attend. The school is geared towards for children from English speaking families and Japanese students. The majority of students are from corporate families on assignment in Japan. There is an entrance exam for all prospective students. They need to make sure that your English skills are proficient enough to attend the school. Japanese kids who lived outside of Japan for a number of years also attend the school. The school is certified by the Western Association of Schools. This means that students who attend will receive the same quality education as back in the USA. I sent my sons to that school. The cost of the school is quite high, about $9000 per year for school fees only. Most have corporate benefit packages that pay for a large chunk of the fees. There is no dorm since all who attend already live in Tokyo with their families.
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You can attend BUT "All students must live with at least one of their parents in or very near Tokyo. ASIJ does not have boarding facilities. We are not able to consider proposals for alternative living arrangements." Check out the ASIJ Admissions page for more information: http://community.asij.ac.jp/Page.aspx?pid=353 I also might add, Hokkaido International School and Canadian Academy both provide dorm facilities. - Canadian Academy is located in southern Japan in the city of Kobe. CA is the 3rd biggest International School in Japan - 1. ASIJ (enrollment around 1600) 2. St. Mary's International School (all boys Catholic school w/ enrollment around 900 3. Canadian Academy (725) - http://www.canacad.ac.jp/index.cfm - Hokkaido International School - is a smaller international school which is located in Hokkaido http://his.ac.jp/
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

What are some good names for middle schools in Japan

What are some good names for middle schools in Japan?
Am writing this story and i dont have a name for the Middle school the characters are going to. Tried alot of names and none of them seemed right. The 2 main characters are girls and the school should be a private one or a prepatory school. Am not trying to ask alot but i need like 3 names. 2 japanese guy names and 1 japanese girl name.
Books & Authors - 2 Answers
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baka mara shu
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Confusing question, but I think what you need is a school name, 2 boy names and 1 girl name...? Okay. School name: Sakura Middle School, (Area Name) Middle-- example: Osaka Middle Boy names: Kenji, Haru, Hirohito, Takashi Girl name: Hana, Chizuru, Chiyoko, Yuki For more Japanese names: http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/japanese-names.html
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