is it possible for me to get a scholarship to a university in japan if i finish high school in america?
i'm soon finishing high school and planning to go back to japan to live and go to college.. i'm planning to go to meiji university..is there any way to get a scholarship?
Financial Aid - 1 Answers
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Yes, there are several scolarship programs. This is answered by a few seconds of WWW searching. See the Study in Japan Comprehensive Guide website at www.studyjapan.go.jp. Your local Japanese consulate WWW site will also provide such information.
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Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
what are some of the best design in japan
what are some of the best design in japan?
I would like to get to know some of the top 5 design schools in Japan. I have found 2 schools but they don't offer any dorms. This is a huge concern for me.
Japan - 1 Answers
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Is it a vocational school? There is surely a lot of schools without a student dormitory. In most cases, there are one-room apartments near a school. Do you have the information about the matter? I can examine living environment in sites if I understand the name and address of the school. If there is a rooming house near the school, you'll be more economical. Because only few answer time has it for me, please speak the communication by the email.
I would like to get to know some of the top 5 design schools in Japan. I have found 2 schools but they don't offer any dorms. This is a huge concern for me.
Japan - 1 Answers
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Is it a vocational school? There is surely a lot of schools without a student dormitory. In most cases, there are one-room apartments near a school. Do you have the information about the matter? I can examine living environment in sites if I understand the name and address of the school. If there is a rooming house near the school, you'll be more economical. Because only few answer time has it for me, please speak the communication by the email.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
What grade would I be in in Japan
What grade would I be in in Japan?
If I start school in Japan in March of my high school sophmore year, what grade would I be. And would I have to retake a year of school because of the school year overlapping? I am missing part of the second half of sophmore year and the first half of Junior year.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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i'm not completely sure, but i think that you would be in your first year of high school in japan. study alot, because i hear that entrance exams in japan are tough and there is a lot of pressure for high school students. agh!! i wish i could go to japan for school! you're lucky!
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You would probably end up in about 6th grade. They have way different standards in Japan compared to the US. The education system in the US is nothing compared to the Japanese system.
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If I start school in Japan in March of my high school sophmore year, what grade would I be. And would I have to retake a year of school because of the school year overlapping? I am missing part of the second half of sophmore year and the first half of Junior year.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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i'm not completely sure, but i think that you would be in your first year of high school in japan. study alot, because i hear that entrance exams in japan are tough and there is a lot of pressure for high school students. agh!! i wish i could go to japan for school! you're lucky!
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You would probably end up in about 6th grade. They have way different standards in Japan compared to the US. The education system in the US is nothing compared to the Japanese system.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Art school in Japan for American living in Japan!? Please Help!!Please!.
Art school in Japan for American living in Japan!? Please Help!!Please!?
I live in Fussa Tokyo. I am American and basically have no Japanese language skills as I have just arrived here, I do plan on learning though. I am living on the Yokota Air Force Base and the schools here dont offer anything in the way of Art. I've already tried other professions and they ARE NOT for me. That is actually how I realized I need to do what I am good at and what I love. I looked at the Tokyo University of the Arts website but, they dont offer classes in English Is there anything I can do to get started asap?! what programs are available and where??? any other information you know on this subject would be absolutely appreciated! Id appreciate it so so much! wow, I dont have a choice in going back where I came from. If I had the time, money, and transportation I would have taken japanese classes. There are also no Japanese courses to take where I come from. I looked into it. I do my best to conform to Japanese manners and ways of doing things. I dont expect Japan to cater to my every American need either. I am not stupid please do not insult my intelligence.
Japan - 4 Answers
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You have to look for some private teacher through the message board at the base. Otherwise, you better go back where you are from. Japan is not a English country. You can't get all what you want all time anywhere, especially in Japan.
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You should go back to America. You're not going to find quality education taught in English in Japan.
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It's very difficult to find an art school in English in Japan, unless it's hobby level course. This school is giving you guidance in English. It's still better. http://www.to-bi.ac.jp/international/english/ But they say that you must have Japanese skill to join.
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In short, you would need to know Japanese to get the kind of schooling you're asking for, sorry. :( Japan is not an English speaking country... And although you probably didn't mean to seem ignorant or anything, you should have expected things like this. This isn't America, and to live happily here you need to conform with the culture.
I live in Fussa Tokyo. I am American and basically have no Japanese language skills as I have just arrived here, I do plan on learning though. I am living on the Yokota Air Force Base and the schools here dont offer anything in the way of Art. I've already tried other professions and they ARE NOT for me. That is actually how I realized I need to do what I am good at and what I love. I looked at the Tokyo University of the Arts website but, they dont offer classes in English Is there anything I can do to get started asap?! what programs are available and where??? any other information you know on this subject would be absolutely appreciated! Id appreciate it so so much! wow, I dont have a choice in going back where I came from. If I had the time, money, and transportation I would have taken japanese classes. There are also no Japanese courses to take where I come from. I looked into it. I do my best to conform to Japanese manners and ways of doing things. I dont expect Japan to cater to my every American need either. I am not stupid please do not insult my intelligence.
Japan - 4 Answers
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You have to look for some private teacher through the message board at the base. Otherwise, you better go back where you are from. Japan is not a English country. You can't get all what you want all time anywhere, especially in Japan.
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You should go back to America. You're not going to find quality education taught in English in Japan.
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It's very difficult to find an art school in English in Japan, unless it's hobby level course. This school is giving you guidance in English. It's still better. http://www.to-bi.ac.jp/international/english/ But they say that you must have Japanese skill to join.
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In short, you would need to know Japanese to get the kind of schooling you're asking for, sorry. :( Japan is not an English speaking country... And although you probably didn't mean to seem ignorant or anything, you should have expected things like this. This isn't America, and to live happily here you need to conform with the culture.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
in animes do the artists invent there school uniforms or do they take it from a school in japan
in animes do the artists invent there school uniforms or do they take it from a school in japan???????????????
Comics & Animation - 5 Answers
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dont know
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They take the format of the typical Japanese school uniform, and innovate, sometimes add to it or alter it a bit. That's just for girls. For boys, they tend not to innovate as much and keep it simple - pants and a shirt with tie or the black closed neck tunic style upper with black pants.
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not sure
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There are still schools like that in Japan. Because the last time my family members went over there was the early sixties that's the last time we have photographs in the house from, but you will see pictures here and there of people wearing the same uniforms, and my understanding is they are required at more than one school.
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it can be either one bbut mostly it based off of the school uniform there
Comics & Animation - 5 Answers
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dont know
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They take the format of the typical Japanese school uniform, and innovate, sometimes add to it or alter it a bit. That's just for girls. For boys, they tend not to innovate as much and keep it simple - pants and a shirt with tie or the black closed neck tunic style upper with black pants.
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not sure
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There are still schools like that in Japan. Because the last time my family members went over there was the early sixties that's the last time we have photographs in the house from, but you will see pictures here and there of people wearing the same uniforms, and my understanding is they are required at more than one school.
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it can be either one bbut mostly it based off of the school uniform there
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
How many days are in the school year in Japan
How many days are in the school year in Japan?
As opposed to 180 in the USA
Japan - 3 Answers
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The school's year round, but idk how many days, considering breaks and weekends :P sorry if I didn't help
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200 days. to be exact
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It depends on school. Elementary, junior high and high schools have about 220 days. Colleges have slightly less. It could be only 180 days or so.
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As opposed to 180 in the USA
Japan - 3 Answers
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The school's year round, but idk how many days, considering breaks and weekends :P sorry if I didn't help
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200 days. to be exact
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It depends on school. Elementary, junior high and high schools have about 220 days. Colleges have slightly less. It could be only 180 days or so.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
do they require physics in schools in japan
do they require physics in schools in japan?
Again, i am doing an essay, but i need to know if some schools in Japan require physics in their high schools. If so, roughly what percentage, if you can give me that.
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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If they do that would suck. I stick to my traditional American values! We are the best...even though we rank 26th in Edumucation! GO USA!
Again, i am doing an essay, but i need to know if some schools in Japan require physics in their high schools. If so, roughly what percentage, if you can give me that.
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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If they do that would suck. I stick to my traditional American values! We are the best...even though we rank 26th in Edumucation! GO USA!
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Monday, November 1, 2010
How do they teach kanji in colleges worldwide or schools in Japan
How do they teach kanji in colleges worldwide or schools in Japan?
I'm trying to learn kanji by myself, but I'm confused. Some books only teach the meaning of the kanji by it self and in compounds. While others teach the kun'yomi and on"yomi readings. Which of the two is the best way? Should I learn the on/kun even though I won't know how to use the readings in compounds yet? Should I memorize every kun/on? some kanji have more than 5 readings.
Japan - 2 Answers
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It takes 9 years for Japanese schools to teach all 2,000 kanjis used in everyday life in Japan to their kids. So you have a long way to go. Usually, in Japanese class, we read stories in textbooks, using some kanjis we have not learned. Then teachers tell us how to read and write each kanji we have just learned. We are told to write every kanji more than 10 times to memorize it. So after all, you have to memorize every kun/on reading, either alone or in context. >Which of the two is the best way? I don't think you have to choose one. I mean, there are 2 kinds of dictionaries in Japan. One is like the former (telling he meaning of the kanji by it self and in compounds.), the other is like the latter (others teach the kun'yomi and on"yomi readings.). We use both of them to learn kanji. Like us, you should use both. Good luck!
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I'm trying to learn kanji by myself, but I'm confused. Some books only teach the meaning of the kanji by it self and in compounds. While others teach the kun'yomi and on"yomi readings. Which of the two is the best way? Should I learn the on/kun even though I won't know how to use the readings in compounds yet? Should I memorize every kun/on? some kanji have more than 5 readings.
Japan - 2 Answers
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It takes 9 years for Japanese schools to teach all 2,000 kanjis used in everyday life in Japan to their kids. So you have a long way to go. Usually, in Japanese class, we read stories in textbooks, using some kanjis we have not learned. Then teachers tell us how to read and write each kanji we have just learned. We are told to write every kanji more than 10 times to memorize it. So after all, you have to memorize every kun/on reading, either alone or in context. >Which of the two is the best way? I don't think you have to choose one. I mean, there are 2 kinds of dictionaries in Japan. One is like the former (telling he meaning of the kanji by it self and in compounds.), the other is like the latter (others teach the kun'yomi and on"yomi readings.). We use both of them to learn kanji. Like us, you should use both. Good luck!
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Don't worry too much about how they learn them in Japan; learning a second language is different from first-language acquisition. Japanese kids can already speak at kid-level fluency before they enter school. They're learning kanji for words they already know. Learning just the meaning (as a first step) is a good strategy that a lot of people use. Learning words and their kanji together is another way some people try. I would just say, don't try to memorize readings that you can't connect with words. A lot of the "possible" readings of a given kanji are either rare or unique to a single word. If you already know some vocabulary, you'll notice these exceptional cases & remember them easily. If you just memorize lists of readings, they'll get jumbled together in your head & it will slow everything down. Just my opinion
Sunday, October 24, 2010
why are my parents so crazy over school
why are my parents so crazy over school?
I go to a international school in Japan. One stormy day, school was optional so i decided not to go, even though my parents told me to go. They found out i havent gone and now they are planning on making me quit my school. Seriously someone help me before my dad gets home. what should i do?
Family - 4 Answers
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HA HA
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explain the the day was optional and didn't matter if you wen to or not. but make sure that they realize that your are still attending when it is mandatory you go.
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pRETEND YOUR SICK OR MAYBE BEG THEM NOT TO MAKE YOU QUIT JUST KEEPS BEGGING THEM AND SAYING SORRY AND DO SOME CHORES AND SAY SORRY THEN THEY 4GIVE YOU ARIGATO
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I am told to just be myself, but as much as I have practiced the impression, I am still no good at it.
I go to a international school in Japan. One stormy day, school was optional so i decided not to go, even though my parents told me to go. They found out i havent gone and now they are planning on making me quit my school. Seriously someone help me before my dad gets home. what should i do?
Family - 4 Answers
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HA HA
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explain the the day was optional and didn't matter if you wen to or not. but make sure that they realize that your are still attending when it is mandatory you go.
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pRETEND YOUR SICK OR MAYBE BEG THEM NOT TO MAKE YOU QUIT JUST KEEPS BEGGING THEM AND SAYING SORRY AND DO SOME CHORES AND SAY SORRY THEN THEY 4GIVE YOU ARIGATO
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I am told to just be myself, but as much as I have practiced the impression, I am still no good at it.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
language school in japan
language school in japan?
how much would it cost? have you been? is it good? im 16, does that matter? know any good ones? ***to study japanese... duh!!***
Japan - 3 Answers
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Uh,..."to study Japanese,,,,,duh!!"""....?There's not likely to be any schools that teach Japanese! It's Japan!!!! Everyone there already speaks Japanese ! Check out your local college,they might have a class or two in Japanese. At 16 you could only go to a Japanese high school for up to one year,maybe...
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The Japanese Language school I attended in Sendai cost 300000 yen per six month term-but that was a while ago. It is OK to work up to 20 hours a week while attending. Nowadays I guess they would be all pretty good as Immigration cracked down on the sketchy ones. I don't see why a 16 year old couldn't attend if they had the financial means.
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I attended the Yamasa Institute in Okazaki (website: http://www.yamasa.org/index.html ). I did their SILAC program, which offers intensive language modules that run in intervals of two weeks and you can sign up for a course 2-12 weeks long. They have other options too, but I'm most familiar with SILAC so everything else in this answer is based on that. SILAC offers the option of living in the dorms of having a homestay with a local family, which is what I did. It looks like next year's 4-week SILAC course cost is 123,200 yen (so somewhere in the area of $1200 USD). Depending on which housing option you choose, expect to pay 9,000 yen to 25,000 yen per week for housing. My homestay was about 20,000 per week. They offer weekly field trips, except during national holidays, and you have to pay extra for those. It's kind of annoying because of course the cost can add up, but on the other hand it's nice because you're not forced to go on trips that don't interest you. As a general rule, you have to be 18 to join the program, but there was a 17-year-old in my course when I was there and there's a page somewhere on the website that mentions that you should contact the program director if you want to discuss waiving the age requirement. Definitely do that -- he can be a bit brusque but he's a nice guy. I know, I've met him and he took us on all of our field trips. I think it's a good program. I wouldn't recommend it otherwise ;) To give you an idea of what you can accomplish in a month of SILAC classes, when I returned to the USA I wanted to continue studying Japanese at my university. Because of my Yamasa class I was able to skip the entire first semester of Non-Intensive Elementary Japanese. Also, after my Yamasa class ended, I spent three weeks traveling around Japan on my own and the Japanese I learned in the class really helped me. I wasn't the most eloquent speaker by a long shot, but I could ask for help, have basic conversations with people, and figure out what the announcements on the shinkansen meant with a little effort. I will caution you that if you decide to attend a Yamasa course, you will be expected to do homework every night, and if you don't do your homework you're pretty much throwing your money away. The homework is essential to understanding the material and learning Japanese. So if you're serious about learning Japanese and you're willing to put the work and effort into it, you should get a lot out of the class, but if you're thinking of going to the language school and slacking off on your work in favor of partying every night, Yamasa might not be for you. That's not to say you can't have fun -- you can -- Yamasa is a school and you are there to take a class.
how much would it cost? have you been? is it good? im 16, does that matter? know any good ones? ***to study japanese... duh!!***
Japan - 3 Answers
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Uh,..."to study Japanese,,,,,duh!!"""....?There's not likely to be any schools that teach Japanese! It's Japan!!!! Everyone there already speaks Japanese ! Check out your local college,they might have a class or two in Japanese. At 16 you could only go to a Japanese high school for up to one year,maybe...
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The Japanese Language school I attended in Sendai cost 300000 yen per six month term-but that was a while ago. It is OK to work up to 20 hours a week while attending. Nowadays I guess they would be all pretty good as Immigration cracked down on the sketchy ones. I don't see why a 16 year old couldn't attend if they had the financial means.
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I attended the Yamasa Institute in Okazaki (website: http://www.yamasa.org/index.html ). I did their SILAC program, which offers intensive language modules that run in intervals of two weeks and you can sign up for a course 2-12 weeks long. They have other options too, but I'm most familiar with SILAC so everything else in this answer is based on that. SILAC offers the option of living in the dorms of having a homestay with a local family, which is what I did. It looks like next year's 4-week SILAC course cost is 123,200 yen (so somewhere in the area of $1200 USD). Depending on which housing option you choose, expect to pay 9,000 yen to 25,000 yen per week for housing. My homestay was about 20,000 per week. They offer weekly field trips, except during national holidays, and you have to pay extra for those. It's kind of annoying because of course the cost can add up, but on the other hand it's nice because you're not forced to go on trips that don't interest you. As a general rule, you have to be 18 to join the program, but there was a 17-year-old in my course when I was there and there's a page somewhere on the website that mentions that you should contact the program director if you want to discuss waiving the age requirement. Definitely do that -- he can be a bit brusque but he's a nice guy. I know, I've met him and he took us on all of our field trips. I think it's a good program. I wouldn't recommend it otherwise ;) To give you an idea of what you can accomplish in a month of SILAC classes, when I returned to the USA I wanted to continue studying Japanese at my university. Because of my Yamasa class I was able to skip the entire first semester of Non-Intensive Elementary Japanese. Also, after my Yamasa class ended, I spent three weeks traveling around Japan on my own and the Japanese I learned in the class really helped me. I wasn't the most eloquent speaker by a long shot, but I could ask for help, have basic conversations with people, and figure out what the announcements on the shinkansen meant with a little effort. I will caution you that if you decide to attend a Yamasa course, you will be expected to do homework every night, and if you don't do your homework you're pretty much throwing your money away. The homework is essential to understanding the material and learning Japanese. So if you're serious about learning Japanese and you're willing to put the work and effort into it, you should get a lot out of the class, but if you're thinking of going to the language school and slacking off on your work in favor of partying every night, Yamasa might not be for you. That's not to say you can't have fun -- you can -- Yamasa is a school and you are there to take a class.
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Friday, October 8, 2010
What are some affordable international schools in Japan
What are some affordable international schools in Japan?
I just want a list of international schools... Please & thanks. My budget is about $50k, not including housing since I'll probably live with a relative.
Japan - 3 Answers
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These schools are very expensive !
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Affordable to whom? Your question is meaningless. As far as I'm aware, international schools are an expense the average Japanese family cannot afford.
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It depends on your budget. It's not easy to find a cheap international school.
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I just want a list of international schools... Please & thanks. My budget is about $50k, not including housing since I'll probably live with a relative.
Japan - 3 Answers
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These schools are very expensive !
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Affordable to whom? Your question is meaningless. As far as I'm aware, international schools are an expense the average Japanese family cannot afford.
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It depends on your budget. It's not easy to find a cheap international school.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
is there any place in connecticut tht i can go to japan with a school group
is there any place in connecticut tht i can go to japan with a school group?
is there any place in connecticut tht i can go with a group (or school) and go to japan and study japanese?? please answer..please
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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is there any place in connecticut tht i can go with a group (or school) and go to japan and study japanese?? please answer..please
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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to make it happen, u gotta do lots of legwork. approach schools, community, speak to students from various schools and then get help from teacher/s to arrange it. write to japan and see how they would agree and make arrangements on their side. goodluck
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Friday, September 24, 2010
If I went to high school in Japan.
If I went to high school in Japan...?
and called people (girl/guy friends) by their first (given) name, would it be weird? why would this question be a 'little weird'? In Japan you call people by their last name if you don't know them very much (and of course suffixes and such are there too)... I don't know what part of this question is weird...
Japan - 9 Answers
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This question is a little weird?
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i think it's meant to be rude. You have to call them by their last name, because it is formal. You only call them by their first name if you know them very well
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...um no?
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yes it would be weird
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No ..you should call them -chan or -chun -kun no sama i think.. sorry!
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For th people you know well, yes. It really depends on how well you know them. Typically, if you do not know a person well you will add the -san to their last name, Tanaka-san. If a person is younger and/or of a lower grade than you, you can cal them -chan or kun. (Izumi-kun) If a person is older than you, them you must call them -san. The rules start to change when you get to know a person well. They will ask you to call them by their first name +san. When you become really good friends like, the may ask you to cut their names short. Like, the girls name Miwako becomes Miwa-chan. But you really have to know them and they have to agree to a shortened name.
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That aspect of Japanese life largely depends on your and others' age. I think you can call girls of the same age and younger by their first name. Girls are actually calling friends by their first name. But you must not call older girls by their first name. It's serious disrespect in Japan. As for boys, in fact, as men/women friendship is not so common in Japan. It's a bit weird unless the boys is your close friend.
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no. all japanese know that westerners call each other by their first (given) names, so most will introduce themselves by their given name because its cool for them, since they normally don't do it with each other.
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Only if you are friends with them. It is not appropriate to call people that you are not close friends with by their first name. For you as a foreigner it would be accepted but not among Japanese.
and called people (girl/guy friends) by their first (given) name, would it be weird? why would this question be a 'little weird'? In Japan you call people by their last name if you don't know them very much (and of course suffixes and such are there too)... I don't know what part of this question is weird...
Japan - 9 Answers
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This question is a little weird?
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i think it's meant to be rude. You have to call them by their last name, because it is formal. You only call them by their first name if you know them very well
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...um no?
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yes it would be weird
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No ..you should call them -chan or -chun -kun no sama i think.. sorry!
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For th people you know well, yes. It really depends on how well you know them. Typically, if you do not know a person well you will add the -san to their last name, Tanaka-san. If a person is younger and/or of a lower grade than you, you can cal them -chan or kun. (Izumi-kun) If a person is older than you, them you must call them -san. The rules start to change when you get to know a person well. They will ask you to call them by their first name +san. When you become really good friends like, the may ask you to cut their names short. Like, the girls name Miwako becomes Miwa-chan. But you really have to know them and they have to agree to a shortened name.
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That aspect of Japanese life largely depends on your and others' age. I think you can call girls of the same age and younger by their first name. Girls are actually calling friends by their first name. But you must not call older girls by their first name. It's serious disrespect in Japan. As for boys, in fact, as men/women friendship is not so common in Japan. It's a bit weird unless the boys is your close friend.
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no. all japanese know that westerners call each other by their first (given) names, so most will introduce themselves by their given name because its cool for them, since they normally don't do it with each other.
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Only if you are friends with them. It is not appropriate to call people that you are not close friends with by their first name. For you as a foreigner it would be accepted but not among Japanese.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Is it true that you get paid each month for free and you get your own dorm in high school in japan
Is it true that you get paid each month for free and you get your own dorm in high school in japan?
My friend told me he's moving to Japan after the second year of highschool, but he told me he's living by himself. I asked him how can he live by himself and who will pay the rent and how will he get food. He told me that if you have this thing that's like a degree or something, I can't remember, then you get paid around 1000 - 2000 dollars per month and you get a free apartment like dorm. Is this all true?
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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My friend told me he's moving to Japan after the second year of highschool, but he told me he's living by himself. I asked him how can he live by himself and who will pay the rent and how will he get food. He told me that if you have this thing that's like a degree or something, I can't remember, then you get paid around 1000 - 2000 dollars per month and you get a free apartment like dorm. Is this all true?
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true. he got a scholarship most probably from JICA.- japan international cooperation agency or from various other programs. he must be fluent in japanese?
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Study abroad in Japan scholarships for a high school student
Study abroad in Japan scholarships for a high school student?
I want to study in Japan as a scholarship student for my senior high school years (year 10 - 12), but I can't seem to find a program suitable. Could anybody suggest and/or give me some information on some programs I could do?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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rotary allows you to go for a year, but in order to give you any other information we would need to know where you are from.
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You can get info about such college scholarships and grants online here - scholarships.onlinewebshop.net
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I want to study in Japan as a scholarship student for my senior high school years (year 10 - 12), but I can't seem to find a program suitable. Could anybody suggest and/or give me some information on some programs I could do?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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rotary allows you to go for a year, but in order to give you any other information we would need to know where you are from.
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You can get info about such college scholarships and grants online here - scholarships.onlinewebshop.net
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Can you be held back a year in school if you do a japan student exchange
Can you be held back a year in school if you do a japan student exchange?
i read in this thingy that it is most likely to be held back a year if you do a foreign exchange (in high school btw) because the school the school year scheduling is different in japan (obviously)....is it true? cuz im planning on doing it but i wont if they are going to hold me back a year....
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Each school is different, so your school needs to determine this for itself. What I can tell you is what our school does -- unless the overseas school is accredited by CITA (forgive me, I forget what that stands for), the classes overseas are treated the same way that home-school classes are treated - they count towards the required credits for gradation but grades and such would not transfer. (If the school IS CITA accredited, everything transfers.) So, for example, if you take (and pass) a semester math class, you would get 1/2 of a credit applied to the 3 credits needed for graduation. Sorry to be a broken record, but your school is the only one that can tell you what the 'right' answer is for your school. Talk to your school counselor. Another option is to go during the summer. Good luck!
i read in this thingy that it is most likely to be held back a year if you do a foreign exchange (in high school btw) because the school the school year scheduling is different in japan (obviously)....is it true? cuz im planning on doing it but i wont if they are going to hold me back a year....
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Each school is different, so your school needs to determine this for itself. What I can tell you is what our school does -- unless the overseas school is accredited by CITA (forgive me, I forget what that stands for), the classes overseas are treated the same way that home-school classes are treated - they count towards the required credits for gradation but grades and such would not transfer. (If the school IS CITA accredited, everything transfers.) So, for example, if you take (and pass) a semester math class, you would get 1/2 of a credit applied to the 3 credits needed for graduation. Sorry to be a broken record, but your school is the only one that can tell you what the 'right' answer is for your school. Talk to your school counselor. Another option is to go during the summer. Good luck!
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Can you direct me to a website that has a class schedule of a high school in Japan
Can you direct me to a website that has a class schedule of a high school in Japan?
Cultures & Groups - 1 Answers
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Cultures & Groups - 1 Answers
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http://www.issh.ac.jp/ i used to go there
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Does anyone know a high school foreign exchange program to japan
Does anyone know a high school foreign exchange program to japan?
I'm looking for an exchange program that allows you to go to japan for a year without any language requirements ( or very little, like one year) and preferably starts in the fall.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Most high school foreign exchange programs don't require you to learn the language but they say it is always helpful. That and you would probably enjoy your stay more if you knew what they were talking about. AFS is my favorite foreign exchange program. It does start in the fall like you want and they have full scholarships to Japan so you don't have to pay for anything. Two Worlds United and YFU are other foreign exchange student programs but I would stick with AFS because it's the cheapest and safest. Good luck and have fun in Japan!
I'm looking for an exchange program that allows you to go to japan for a year without any language requirements ( or very little, like one year) and preferably starts in the fall.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Most high school foreign exchange programs don't require you to learn the language but they say it is always helpful. That and you would probably enjoy your stay more if you knew what they were talking about. AFS is my favorite foreign exchange program. It does start in the fall like you want and they have full scholarships to Japan so you don't have to pay for anything. Two Worlds United and YFU are other foreign exchange student programs but I would stick with AFS because it's the cheapest and safest. Good luck and have fun in Japan!
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
What do high school kids in Japan use to carry books
What do high school kids in Japan use to carry books?
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bookbags or backpacks or carry in their hands
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they use backpacks....its not like the anime cartoons where they use strings.
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their satchels.
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A LITTLE INVENTION CALLED THE BACKPACK
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They use a belt to tie all their books with...
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hahahhaha this made me laugh =] yeah ermmm bags maybe! =] x
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Very big chopstick :)
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/ When I was in Japan recently, I noticed some high school kids use backpacks, and some use a cart much like a small airline bag with a handle and wheels, not a backpack.
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hello kitty book bags :) idk
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backpacks
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rice holder
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About half use backpacks and about half use a vinyl sports style bag that has either the name of their school or the brand on it. They look a bit like the bags that airlines used to sell or give away back in the 1960's or 1970's. Elementary school children use a stuff leather backpack with a rounded top, almost universally.
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I have heard they carry all their school stuff in their pants...i know weird!?!?
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bookbags or backpacks or carry in their hands
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they use backpacks....its not like the anime cartoons where they use strings.
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their satchels.
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A LITTLE INVENTION CALLED THE BACKPACK
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They use a belt to tie all their books with...
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hahahhaha this made me laugh =] yeah ermmm bags maybe! =] x
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Very big chopstick :)
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/ When I was in Japan recently, I noticed some high school kids use backpacks, and some use a cart much like a small airline bag with a handle and wheels, not a backpack.
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hello kitty book bags :) idk
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backpacks
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rice holder
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About half use backpacks and about half use a vinyl sports style bag that has either the name of their school or the brand on it. They look a bit like the bags that airlines used to sell or give away back in the 1960's or 1970's. Elementary school children use a stuff leather backpack with a rounded top, almost universally.
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I have heard they carry all their school stuff in their pants...i know weird!?!?
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Oh, they use school bags of course! Most of them look like this: http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~sampei/DSC05289.JPG They will hang up dolls, etc. Most Japanese high school kids don't use backpacks! Elementary students use this: http://file.seibanrandoseru.blog.shinobi.jp/211-1.jpg
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
How much does a new junior high school teacher earn in japan (in yen)
How much does a new junior high school teacher earn in japan (in yen)?
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What do you mean by new teacher? If you mean a teacher who just found a job, it's about 3M yen per year.
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What do you mean by new teacher? If you mean a teacher who just found a job, it's about 3M yen per year.
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Probably about 200,000-300,000 yen a month. Depends on the school and the city.
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Where do schools in Japan buy EFL software and educational materials? Who are common education distributors
Where do schools in Japan buy EFL software and educational materials? Who are common education distributors?
I work for a company called Reading Horizons. We sell a phonics program to help EFL students learn to read, write, spell, and improve pronunciation. I'm looking to find if anyone knows of distributors or companies schools typically go to find English curriculum. Thanks for your help!
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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I have worked a one-on-one English conversation lesson operator via video conference technology which aimed to foray into Japanese market. Beside that project, I found that there have been some companies which provide similar services through either selling software license or introducing ASP model. But I didn't find distributor to deal with software sold outside Japan. I think that it would be better off to find local partners out of educational publishing companies or e-learning companies which may have accounts of educational institutions or corporations.
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I work for a company called Reading Horizons. We sell a phonics program to help EFL students learn to read, write, spell, and improve pronunciation. I'm looking to find if anyone knows of distributors or companies schools typically go to find English curriculum. Thanks for your help!
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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I have worked a one-on-one English conversation lesson operator via video conference technology which aimed to foray into Japanese market. Beside that project, I found that there have been some companies which provide similar services through either selling software license or introducing ASP model. But I didn't find distributor to deal with software sold outside Japan. I think that it would be better off to find local partners out of educational publishing companies or e-learning companies which may have accounts of educational institutions or corporations.
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Friday, July 16, 2010
when do schools in japan start
when do schools in japan start?
well i was curious about when schools start in japan, for my informative speech. help me out guys.
Japan - 3 Answers
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Schools mostly start on early April and end on mid March a year there. Schools mostly start around at 8:30 to 9:00AM and end around at 3:00 to 5:00PM a day, too. It depends.
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same time as my period?
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Schools start twice a year. Once in spring (April) and another time at the end of summer (August) Usually they want you to apply a month ahead, depends if your planning on teaching or studding. If you plan on studying, then I believe you need to apply months in advance, just like in the states, but I would double check this. Hope this helps you!
well i was curious about when schools start in japan, for my informative speech. help me out guys.
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Schools mostly start on early April and end on mid March a year there. Schools mostly start around at 8:30 to 9:00AM and end around at 3:00 to 5:00PM a day, too. It depends.
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same time as my period?
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Schools start twice a year. Once in spring (April) and another time at the end of summer (August) Usually they want you to apply a month ahead, depends if your planning on teaching or studding. If you plan on studying, then I believe you need to apply months in advance, just like in the states, but I would double check this. Hope this helps you!
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Where can I learn to cook Teppenyaki style food in China or in Japan
Where can I learn to cook Teppenyaki style food in China or in Japan?
I am looking for Teppenyaki Chefs living in China or in Japan and I would like to meet them, talk to them about this cuisine and in fact even explore the possibility of doing some business together. I want learn as much as possible about this cuisine, its history, culture, etc, Are there Teppenyaki Schools in Japan/China?
Ethnic Cuisine - 4 Answers
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I thought Teppenyaki is Japanese, so I would think they would have these schools in Japan.
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teppanyaki is from japan...
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japan
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Teppanyaki is Japanese (teppan is hotplate) but far more well known & prevalent outside Japan, especially in USA where the Benihana chain of restaurants started by Rocky Aoki is believed to have invented the style of teppanyaki cooking. Therefore, the Japanese themselves see teppanyaki as a novelty.
I am looking for Teppenyaki Chefs living in China or in Japan and I would like to meet them, talk to them about this cuisine and in fact even explore the possibility of doing some business together. I want learn as much as possible about this cuisine, its history, culture, etc, Are there Teppenyaki Schools in Japan/China?
Ethnic Cuisine - 4 Answers
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I thought Teppenyaki is Japanese, so I would think they would have these schools in Japan.
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teppanyaki is from japan...
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japan
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Teppanyaki is Japanese (teppan is hotplate) but far more well known & prevalent outside Japan, especially in USA where the Benihana chain of restaurants started by Rocky Aoki is believed to have invented the style of teppanyaki cooking. Therefore, the Japanese themselves see teppanyaki as a novelty.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
i am from nepal and student of computer technical school in japan so i need an schoolarship can i get it
i am from nepal and student of computer technical school in japan so i need an schoolarship can i get it?
if i get how much will i get per month and up to how many years and when should i have to return it or is it free
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if i get how much will i get per month and up to how many years and when should i have to return it or is it free
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try to find in your country, google. and find some sources
Thursday, June 24, 2010
I live in the USA, and I would like to attend high school in Japan. I would prefer a boarding school that is..
I live in the USA, and I would like to attend high school in Japan. I would prefer a boarding school that is..?
...either public or private, but at least has dorms. I'm not talking about exchange programs by the way. I have a few questions about this: 1. How much do you think it will cost? 2. I would prefer to go to a Japanese school. how much Japanese do I need to know though (I know some) 3. How can I talk my parents into it? 4. What kind of classes do they have? 5. How long is spring break and summer vacation? 6. How can I find a school and apply for it? 7. What kind of things do they look for/expect in foreign students? (As in standards, expectations) 8. What kind of supplies would I need? Thank you very much! Please no rude answers. This is very important to me.
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There are few boarding high schools in Japan first of all. 1, It takes about $20,000 for 1 year. $60,000 for 3 years. 2, You need to know 2,000 kanji because that's what Japanese kids learn before high school. 4, Japanese, math, history, music, sport, English, and so on. 5, summer: between July 15 and the end of August, spring: between March 15 and April 7 or like that. 6, Just search on web. 7, There is nothing they expect "only" from foreign student. You are required to have Japanese skill and study like other Japanese students. 8, Just think about going to a high school there.
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I thought we already answered this question. Most schools in Japan are for those who are already living in Japan. If you don't want to come to Japan as part of an exchange program then there's really no way you can come and go to school in Japan. It is not a rude answer, that is the plain truth and there's no way around it unless your family moves to Japan and takes up Japanese residency. If you want to go to a Japanese high school with Japanese students then you should need to know Japanese at a high/fluent level to understand all the classes and communicate with your fellow classmates.
...either public or private, but at least has dorms. I'm not talking about exchange programs by the way. I have a few questions about this: 1. How much do you think it will cost? 2. I would prefer to go to a Japanese school. how much Japanese do I need to know though (I know some) 3. How can I talk my parents into it? 4. What kind of classes do they have? 5. How long is spring break and summer vacation? 6. How can I find a school and apply for it? 7. What kind of things do they look for/expect in foreign students? (As in standards, expectations) 8. What kind of supplies would I need? Thank you very much! Please no rude answers. This is very important to me.
Japan - 2 Answers
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There are few boarding high schools in Japan first of all. 1, It takes about $20,000 for 1 year. $60,000 for 3 years. 2, You need to know 2,000 kanji because that's what Japanese kids learn before high school. 4, Japanese, math, history, music, sport, English, and so on. 5, summer: between July 15 and the end of August, spring: between March 15 and April 7 or like that. 6, Just search on web. 7, There is nothing they expect "only" from foreign student. You are required to have Japanese skill and study like other Japanese students. 8, Just think about going to a high school there.
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I thought we already answered this question. Most schools in Japan are for those who are already living in Japan. If you don't want to come to Japan as part of an exchange program then there's really no way you can come and go to school in Japan. It is not a rude answer, that is the plain truth and there's no way around it unless your family moves to Japan and takes up Japanese residency. If you want to go to a Japanese high school with Japanese students then you should need to know Japanese at a high/fluent level to understand all the classes and communicate with your fellow classmates.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Where is the best place to meet youth in Japan
Where is the best place to meet youth in Japan?
Two of my friends and I are going to Japan next year and we would like to meet some people of similair age just for kicks. All I've been able to come up with is Youth Hostels and the Shibuya District in Tokyo. Also, do they let you tour the high schools in Japan? We wanna see what they're like there.
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Do you have Japanese people coming on tours of your high school?! Thought not! The other two are good suggestions plus any place that deals with any other interests for example record shops or arcades. Learn Japanese as well. Have fun and be nice to them.
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Roppongi, even if it is slowly dying from the influx of the Mori tower business people, is the clubbing district. Shibuya is where a lot of young people hang out, as well as certain bars that are found throughout Tokyo such as Gaspanic and Hubs. Also, you can find (rich) kids in Omotesando, a lot of foreigners in Hiroo, and there are some fun arcades (like Sega Joypolis, in Odaiba--Odaiba is a great bay town with a lot to offer, by the way). No, you cannot tour Japanese high schools. Just like you cannot tour American high schools. How does that make any sense.
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In Tokyo, go to Harajuku. That is the happening place for young people.
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Try nearby some of the universities like Waseda in Tokyo, Ritsumeikan in Kyoto... Shonan beach in the summer Shimokitazawa in Tokyo Takeshita street in Harajuku
Two of my friends and I are going to Japan next year and we would like to meet some people of similair age just for kicks. All I've been able to come up with is Youth Hostels and the Shibuya District in Tokyo. Also, do they let you tour the high schools in Japan? We wanna see what they're like there.
Japan - 4 Answers
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Do you have Japanese people coming on tours of your high school?! Thought not! The other two are good suggestions plus any place that deals with any other interests for example record shops or arcades. Learn Japanese as well. Have fun and be nice to them.
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Roppongi, even if it is slowly dying from the influx of the Mori tower business people, is the clubbing district. Shibuya is where a lot of young people hang out, as well as certain bars that are found throughout Tokyo such as Gaspanic and Hubs. Also, you can find (rich) kids in Omotesando, a lot of foreigners in Hiroo, and there are some fun arcades (like Sega Joypolis, in Odaiba--Odaiba is a great bay town with a lot to offer, by the way). No, you cannot tour Japanese high schools. Just like you cannot tour American high schools. How does that make any sense.
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In Tokyo, go to Harajuku. That is the happening place for young people.
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Try nearby some of the universities like Waseda in Tokyo, Ritsumeikan in Kyoto... Shonan beach in the summer Shimokitazawa in Tokyo Takeshita street in Harajuku
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Why is it in Japan there are no school shooting incidents
Why is it in Japan there are no school shooting incidents?
I mean Japan has ridiculously high suicide rates. Their education systems seem to me to be very oppressive and stressful judging from the number of students committing suicide. Their society has shown the capacity to produce lunatics committed to slaughtering as many innocents as possible before committing hara-kiri. Yet their worst incident is a knifing of 8 pre-school children. Isn't this evidence that gun-control works!? (at least in reducing gun violence). That the pro-gun argument claiming that banning guns means only the criminals will have guns falls flat? The only criminals in Japan that have guns are those that belong to organized crime, not petty criminals robbing convenience stores! And certainly no suicidals going on a killing spree, blaming the world for their woes. If ever they go on a spree, their score is so low it doesn't even attract world attention!
Other - Society & Culture - 7 Answers
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Guns jam there...due to higher humidity. Thus, any societal comparison is completely invalid. .
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No guns in Japan it is illegal to own a gun that is one reason airsoft is popular there because unlike in American where we can go to the range and squeeze of some rounds they can't.
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Most of the world has a much lower crime rate than America. In Japan, a criminal believes he has a 5% chance of getting away with a crime, VS American criminals believe they have better than 70% chance of getting away with it.
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Have you ever watched anime? Bullets and all sorts of projectiles move in slow motion there. Therefore, there are shootings, but the kids have plenty of time to get out of the way.
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There are virtually no guns in the hands of common people in Japan. Therefore, no chance of gun violence or school shootings. About two-thirds of total 60 or so annual gun related homicides are orgainized crime related. No access to guns, no shootings. However, violence, especially with knives, has increased in the past few years. Gun control works, but that is a small part of the reason for the low homicide rate, others being society related. I live in Japan and have children in school, and I believe if guns were as accessible here as in the States, there would be a significant school shooting problem, but at a lower rate.
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Because Japan is a safe country.
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Basically most (I don't say 100%) gun incidents have been occured by Yakuza or foreign criminals. Ppl don't notice there is gun-control in Japan. Because common ppl don't have a chance to grab a gun. There are no gun shop in Japan, except hunting gun shop. Even cop can not shoot easily in Japan. If the cop shot in the street or residential area, the legality and reasonability of each shooting will be called in question. Gun-control and the incident you posted are different story. By the way, did this kind of news attract your attention? Are you interested in Japan? If not, leave Japan alone. It's their business. I am not interested in your country's (I don't know where though) criminals and gun controle.
I mean Japan has ridiculously high suicide rates. Their education systems seem to me to be very oppressive and stressful judging from the number of students committing suicide. Their society has shown the capacity to produce lunatics committed to slaughtering as many innocents as possible before committing hara-kiri. Yet their worst incident is a knifing of 8 pre-school children. Isn't this evidence that gun-control works!? (at least in reducing gun violence). That the pro-gun argument claiming that banning guns means only the criminals will have guns falls flat? The only criminals in Japan that have guns are those that belong to organized crime, not petty criminals robbing convenience stores! And certainly no suicidals going on a killing spree, blaming the world for their woes. If ever they go on a spree, their score is so low it doesn't even attract world attention!
Other - Society & Culture - 7 Answers
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Guns jam there...due to higher humidity. Thus, any societal comparison is completely invalid. .
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No guns in Japan it is illegal to own a gun that is one reason airsoft is popular there because unlike in American where we can go to the range and squeeze of some rounds they can't.
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Most of the world has a much lower crime rate than America. In Japan, a criminal believes he has a 5% chance of getting away with a crime, VS American criminals believe they have better than 70% chance of getting away with it.
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Have you ever watched anime? Bullets and all sorts of projectiles move in slow motion there. Therefore, there are shootings, but the kids have plenty of time to get out of the way.
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There are virtually no guns in the hands of common people in Japan. Therefore, no chance of gun violence or school shootings. About two-thirds of total 60 or so annual gun related homicides are orgainized crime related. No access to guns, no shootings. However, violence, especially with knives, has increased in the past few years. Gun control works, but that is a small part of the reason for the low homicide rate, others being society related. I live in Japan and have children in school, and I believe if guns were as accessible here as in the States, there would be a significant school shooting problem, but at a lower rate.
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Because Japan is a safe country.
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Basically most (I don't say 100%) gun incidents have been occured by Yakuza or foreign criminals. Ppl don't notice there is gun-control in Japan. Because common ppl don't have a chance to grab a gun. There are no gun shop in Japan, except hunting gun shop. Even cop can not shoot easily in Japan. If the cop shot in the street or residential area, the legality and reasonability of each shooting will be called in question. Gun-control and the incident you posted are different story. By the way, did this kind of news attract your attention? Are you interested in Japan? If not, leave Japan alone. It's their business. I am not interested in your country's (I don't know where though) criminals and gun controle.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
is there any islamic school in japan
is there any islamic school in japan?
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I defiantly need more information. What kind of islamic school? Are you looking for a school that teaches the religion of islam, or a school that teaches regular school stuff (reading writing and asthmatic) but is a religious based school? Also what part of Japan? There are many islands and travel time to go any where can be outrageous because of traffic and packed train systems. Please add details!
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I defiantly need more information. What kind of islamic school? Are you looking for a school that teaches the religion of islam, or a school that teaches regular school stuff (reading writing and asthmatic) but is a religious based school? Also what part of Japan? There are many islands and travel time to go any where can be outrageous because of traffic and packed train systems. Please add details!
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Yes they just open one in tokyo, right next to the famous tokyo mosque. click the link for more info. salam
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Monday, May 24, 2010
what are the portfolio requiremqents to get into a manga school in japan? what high school creditswould i need
what are the portfolio requiremqents to get into a manga school in japan? what high school creditswould i need
1.What kind of anime drawings would i do? what things would be incorperated into it specifically ? (what kinds of value, shape, colours, black/white) 2. how many drawings do i need generally? ------- 3. can i have the standards for an actual manga school, not a website?4. what if you already draw well? would/could you send a portfolio to the manga co. you want to work with or a whole story? 5. what would the copyrights be if the artist sent the story to multiple co.? would only the artist be able to have them or the manga company you sent them to? 6.do they have internships in japanese manga schools?
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thats a nice goal i guess, but i think you would have to be an amazing artist to compete with them for jobs over there. thats assuming you speak their language
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1.What kind of anime drawings would i do? what things would be incorperated into it specifically ? (what kinds of value, shape, colours, black/white) 2. how many drawings do i need generally? ------- 3. can i have the standards for an actual manga school, not a website?4. what if you already draw well? would/could you send a portfolio to the manga co. you want to work with or a whole story? 5. what would the copyrights be if the artist sent the story to multiple co.? would only the artist be able to have them or the manga company you sent them to? 6.do they have internships in japanese manga schools?
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thats a nice goal i guess, but i think you would have to be an amazing artist to compete with them for jobs over there. thats assuming you speak their language
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Without wanting to crush your dreams or anything, but I know professional illustrators with decades of experience and immense talents who have tried - and failed repeatedly - to break into Manga in Japan. First of all, Manga studios are intensely xenophobic and it's virtually unheard of for them to hire non-Japanese artists. Secondly, you have to be AMAZING. And I don't just mean good or even excellent, I mean *world-class* to even get their attention. Thirdly you would need to be able to speak fluent Japanese. But getting back to your question, I doubt anyone here is going to have the answers for you. You're better off asking on Yahoo!Answers Japan, you might find someone Japanese who has insider knowledge! Or you could try emailing Emma Vieceli: http://emma.sweatdrop.com/ She's the only successful non-Japanese Manga artist I know!
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
can a 15 yr. old apply for a school in japan
can a 15 yr. old apply for a school in japan?
Living??? exchange student dorm cheap apartments Expenses??? bills, food and rent JOB!!!?
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yes you can
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as a 15 year old, you may be able to get into a school, but you are not eligible to work in Japan as Japanese Immigration law requires a 4 year degree from an accredited university to legally issue you a work visa. Keep it up and youll get what youre looking for.
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Living: Yes Cheap apartments: No If by living, you mean with a host family. 15 years old is still a minor and it would be next to impossible for you to rent an apartment by yourself. Exchange student: Yes Dorm: Yes This is fine. There are dorms where you can live and study. Bills, Food, Rent, Job: Maybe This is a tricky question. Of course you have to pay for the bills yourself. Food and rent expenses would be included in the money that you give to your host family. For other bills like mobile phone, then you need to pay yourself. As far as work goes, it is possible, but not 100%. If you are to be living in Japan, it would be on a student visa as you are 15 years old. But I have known cases (for example my students) where the student can apply for work. This has to be applied for at the imigrations office. And the guide lines are very strict. You can only work so many hours a week, only certain jobs, and you must study a certain amount of time every week too. I hope this helps.
Living??? exchange student dorm cheap apartments Expenses??? bills, food and rent JOB!!!?
Financial Aid - 3 Answers
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yes you can
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as a 15 year old, you may be able to get into a school, but you are not eligible to work in Japan as Japanese Immigration law requires a 4 year degree from an accredited university to legally issue you a work visa. Keep it up and youll get what youre looking for.
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Living: Yes Cheap apartments: No If by living, you mean with a host family. 15 years old is still a minor and it would be next to impossible for you to rent an apartment by yourself. Exchange student: Yes Dorm: Yes This is fine. There are dorms where you can live and study. Bills, Food, Rent, Job: Maybe This is a tricky question. Of course you have to pay for the bills yourself. Food and rent expenses would be included in the money that you give to your host family. For other bills like mobile phone, then you need to pay yourself. As far as work goes, it is possible, but not 100%. If you are to be living in Japan, it would be on a student visa as you are 15 years old. But I have known cases (for example my students) where the student can apply for work. This has to be applied for at the imigrations office. And the guide lines are very strict. You can only work so many hours a week, only certain jobs, and you must study a certain amount of time every week too. I hope this helps.
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Saturday, May 8, 2010
Do I have to be a Citizen of japan in order to graduate from high-school in japan
Do I have to be a Citizen of japan in order to graduate from high-school in japan?
I have life dream and this dream involves me going to Japan as a foreign exchange student my third year of highschool. When I leave my third year to japan I don't want to come back(to America) I want to graduate in japan and go to collage there, and when I'm of age I want to apply for citizenship and live there:) but idk if u can graduate from a highschool in japan if ur not a citizen? Can u? Do I have to b a citizen? Can I go to collage without being a citizen? @ the Tokyo E: 1.) I can go to Japan and not have to come back, I plan on going there as a foreign exchange student for the whole school year, come back to visit family during the summer and then go back over there (to the same family) again to complete my last year there. 2.) I'm currently taking a Japanese Class at my high school and in the summer i'm going to continue with my classe's 3.) After I graduate from highschool well honestly idk how i plan on staying there but i will somehow @Sudachi: If you were smart u'd knoe, just like pretty much any other country, you can gain citizenship through applying for it. You have to take tests and such just like any other place, however i knoe the test there are very difficult:/ And If your going to just tell me i can't achieve my dreams like some asshole with no life, dont. I can do whatever i set my mind to and it's wrong for u to say that i can't.
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Well first learn that a collage is something totally different from a COLLEGE. To answer your questions directly. NO you don't need to be a Japanese national to graduate form a Japanese high school or Japanese College. With that said you plan doesn't make a lot of sense. Japanese senior high schools are very competitive to get into, you also need to know Japanese fluently. NOTWITHSTANDING, how exactly do you plan to move to Japan in the first place? You cannot just move to Japan your third year and start going to school there. Unless your entire family is relocated to Japan or you become the custody of a relative who lives in Japan, there's no real way you are going to go to Japan and just staying there to finish school. Even going as an exchange student will not allow you to just stay there forever and never going back. Exchange programs usually last from a few weeks, a few months or up to one school year, but not your entire life.
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I agree with Tokyo E, so let me summarize what he said.... Ain't gonna' be a happening thing.
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Just to add, I'm pretty sure there is no way for a foreigner to become a Japanese citizen. Japanese citizenship is only passed on through birth. It cannot be gained through marriage or by living there for a certain amount of time. I believe it is possible to get permanent residency though.
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You are incorrect, a foreigner can become a Japanese National. They can also become a permanent resident, some go from Permanent resident to Japanese national in that order. Some just stay as Permanent residents. You can get nationality without permanent residency as well. However being a Japanese national is not required to finish school in Japan.
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You don't have to be a citizen of Japan to graduate from high school. But you do have to be living there legally. If you go on a foreign exchange and just stay, never mind where you'd live or how you'd fund it, you'd immediately be illegal and as such unable to attend any schools or colleges. Not to mention that there's a world of difference between Japanese language lessons (whether in a class environment or on the internet etc) and actually going to a university that ONLY teaches in Japanese. You'd never even pass the entrance exams though, so it's not worth worrying about.
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I have life dream and this dream involves me going to Japan as a foreign exchange student my third year of highschool. When I leave my third year to japan I don't want to come back(to America) I want to graduate in japan and go to collage there, and when I'm of age I want to apply for citizenship and live there:) but idk if u can graduate from a highschool in japan if ur not a citizen? Can u? Do I have to b a citizen? Can I go to collage without being a citizen? @ the Tokyo E: 1.) I can go to Japan and not have to come back, I plan on going there as a foreign exchange student for the whole school year, come back to visit family during the summer and then go back over there (to the same family) again to complete my last year there. 2.) I'm currently taking a Japanese Class at my high school and in the summer i'm going to continue with my classe's 3.) After I graduate from highschool well honestly idk how i plan on staying there but i will somehow @Sudachi: If you were smart u'd knoe, just like pretty much any other country, you can gain citizenship through applying for it. You have to take tests and such just like any other place, however i knoe the test there are very difficult:/ And If your going to just tell me i can't achieve my dreams like some asshole with no life, dont. I can do whatever i set my mind to and it's wrong for u to say that i can't.
Japan - 5 Answers
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Well first learn that a collage is something totally different from a COLLEGE. To answer your questions directly. NO you don't need to be a Japanese national to graduate form a Japanese high school or Japanese College. With that said you plan doesn't make a lot of sense. Japanese senior high schools are very competitive to get into, you also need to know Japanese fluently. NOTWITHSTANDING, how exactly do you plan to move to Japan in the first place? You cannot just move to Japan your third year and start going to school there. Unless your entire family is relocated to Japan or you become the custody of a relative who lives in Japan, there's no real way you are going to go to Japan and just staying there to finish school. Even going as an exchange student will not allow you to just stay there forever and never going back. Exchange programs usually last from a few weeks, a few months or up to one school year, but not your entire life.
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I agree with Tokyo E, so let me summarize what he said.... Ain't gonna' be a happening thing.
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Just to add, I'm pretty sure there is no way for a foreigner to become a Japanese citizen. Japanese citizenship is only passed on through birth. It cannot be gained through marriage or by living there for a certain amount of time. I believe it is possible to get permanent residency though.
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You are incorrect, a foreigner can become a Japanese National. They can also become a permanent resident, some go from Permanent resident to Japanese national in that order. Some just stay as Permanent residents. You can get nationality without permanent residency as well. However being a Japanese national is not required to finish school in Japan.
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You don't have to be a citizen of Japan to graduate from high school. But you do have to be living there legally. If you go on a foreign exchange and just stay, never mind where you'd live or how you'd fund it, you'd immediately be illegal and as such unable to attend any schools or colleges. Not to mention that there's a world of difference between Japanese language lessons (whether in a class environment or on the internet etc) and actually going to a university that ONLY teaches in Japanese. You'd never even pass the entrance exams though, so it's not worth worrying about.
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
how much is the most expensive middle school in america
how much is the most expensive middle school in america?
how much is the most expensive middle school in america? and how much is usual i am in 7th grade and i go to international school here my school is the most expensive school in japan which is lyk 3,600,000 for feetuition and it s about 4,000,000~ inclusing the school bus, lunch, etc.. is it expensive or usual in america? i have never been to other country other than japan i wanna know about schools in america
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about $26,000 per year including food etc. japan is more expensive
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how much is the most expensive middle school in america? and how much is usual i am in 7th grade and i go to international school here my school is the most expensive school in japan which is lyk 3,600,000 for feetuition and it s about 4,000,000~ inclusing the school bus, lunch, etc.. is it expensive or usual in america? i have never been to other country other than japan i wanna know about schools in america
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about $26,000 per year including food etc. japan is more expensive
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Living in Japan and work for an American
Living in Japan and work for an American?
If I went to grad-school in Japan and got my veterinarian degree there, would I be able to get a vet. job there?
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i don't think you can, now if it's a study abroad program than possibly yes, but i'm pretty sure you need to get your degree in the U.S. for it to actually count(in the us). If your in a college now, you should ask them they might be able to give you a better answer. this is odd but you and i spell our names the exact same way.....i've never met any one who spells their name the same way as me!....isn't it a tragedy we can't buy coffee mugs with our names on it...
If I went to grad-school in Japan and got my veterinarian degree there, would I be able to get a vet. job there?
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i don't think you can, now if it's a study abroad program than possibly yes, but i'm pretty sure you need to get your degree in the U.S. for it to actually count(in the us). If your in a college now, you should ask them they might be able to give you a better answer. this is odd but you and i spell our names the exact same way.....i've never met any one who spells their name the same way as me!....isn't it a tragedy we can't buy coffee mugs with our names on it...
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Public high school in Japan (Tokyo)
Public high school in Japan (Tokyo)?
How do they work? Do you take an entrance exam? Do you have a credit score like in Canada? (in Canada: you need 42 -I think- to graduate high school, what ever classes you take means you get a number of credits -AP math you get 4 credits, normal math 2 credits) Can you pick and choose what you want to take? (Ex: Take Canadian History, or Geography) When does the school year start? (April, I think) When is summer break? Are there any other breaks? If so, how long are they? Lot of questions, I know lol xD I'm not going to be going to school in Japan, I'm just wornding how the school systems work aha xD
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there are some canadian schools there you can go to.
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Public schools require students to take exams for 4 subjects or more. It depends on the school system. Plus an interview. Or essay and interview. It's much more difficult to enter a public school than private. By the way, they are talking about making tuition fees for public schools free of charge. I'm not sure if this law is already in place, but there are rumors about it. We don't have a credit system here. But I believe you have to have good attendance, and the average of all your subjects must be 4 or 5. They grade here by 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 the best. 4 or 5 means you have to have 4 or 5 in your grade sheet and no 1,2 or maybe 3 too. Subjects: English, Math, Japanese, Either; Science, History or Social Studies. School starts at April. We have summer breaks from the end of july until the 1st week of September. Most schools give out homeworks. In my school they did that until the second yr. We were allowed to have lesser homeworks on the 3rd yr so we can study for college entrance exams. Other breaks are winter and spring breaks. They are shorter than summer breaks. Mostly from 2 weeks.
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>Do you take an entrance exam? Everyone must take an entrance exam if you want to join a high school. But some kids go to a high school without an exam if they had very good grade at junior high school. >Do you have a credit score like in Canada? (in Canada: you need 42 -I think- to graduate high school, what ever classes you take means you get a number of credits -AP math you get 4 credits, normal math 2 credits) No. Only colleges have it in Japan. >Can you pick and choose what you want to take? (Ex: Take Canadian History, or Geography) Much of subjects are compulsory in Japanese high schools. There is little room to choose. But we can choose some of them. >When does the school year start? (April, I think) April. >When is summer break? It's usually between mid-July and the end of August. >Are there any other breaks? If so, how long are they? We have 2 weeks as winter and spring break.
How do they work? Do you take an entrance exam? Do you have a credit score like in Canada? (in Canada: you need 42 -I think- to graduate high school, what ever classes you take means you get a number of credits -AP math you get 4 credits, normal math 2 credits) Can you pick and choose what you want to take? (Ex: Take Canadian History, or Geography) When does the school year start? (April, I think) When is summer break? Are there any other breaks? If so, how long are they? Lot of questions, I know lol xD I'm not going to be going to school in Japan, I'm just wornding how the school systems work aha xD
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there are some canadian schools there you can go to.
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Public schools require students to take exams for 4 subjects or more. It depends on the school system. Plus an interview. Or essay and interview. It's much more difficult to enter a public school than private. By the way, they are talking about making tuition fees for public schools free of charge. I'm not sure if this law is already in place, but there are rumors about it. We don't have a credit system here. But I believe you have to have good attendance, and the average of all your subjects must be 4 or 5. They grade here by 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 the best. 4 or 5 means you have to have 4 or 5 in your grade sheet and no 1,2 or maybe 3 too. Subjects: English, Math, Japanese, Either; Science, History or Social Studies. School starts at April. We have summer breaks from the end of july until the 1st week of September. Most schools give out homeworks. In my school they did that until the second yr. We were allowed to have lesser homeworks on the 3rd yr so we can study for college entrance exams. Other breaks are winter and spring breaks. They are shorter than summer breaks. Mostly from 2 weeks.
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>Do you take an entrance exam? Everyone must take an entrance exam if you want to join a high school. But some kids go to a high school without an exam if they had very good grade at junior high school. >Do you have a credit score like in Canada? (in Canada: you need 42 -I think- to graduate high school, what ever classes you take means you get a number of credits -AP math you get 4 credits, normal math 2 credits) No. Only colleges have it in Japan. >Can you pick and choose what you want to take? (Ex: Take Canadian History, or Geography) Much of subjects are compulsory in Japanese high schools. There is little room to choose. But we can choose some of them. >When does the school year start? (April, I think) April. >When is summer break? It's usually between mid-July and the end of August. >Are there any other breaks? If so, how long are they? We have 2 weeks as winter and spring break.
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
I want to go to college in Japan to be a doctor, Does anyone know of any medical schools in Japan
I want to go to college in Japan to be a doctor, Does anyone know of any medical schools in Japan?
I really want to go to college in Japan. I was going to just study abroad but I want to spend my whole time in college in Japan. Does anyone know of any colleges in Japan that do accept students from the US and actually have a student body with at least 5% coming from countries other then Japan??? I want I college that actually has classes in English, like an international college. Japan has to have at least one or two colleges because I know you can study abroad in most countries and have classes in English.
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You must speak Japanese. Do be a doctor, you need to finish medical university and pass national exams. The class and exam are held in Japanese. You can enter the university in Japan, but you need to probe your Japanese proficiency (by JLPT or other test certification) as well. And the academic system in the world varies. US takes degree adding system, But Japan is different. The study in Japanese colleges are more comprehensive than professional. One comprehensive degree for 4 -6 years. I think you better finish college in your country.
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I really want to go to college in Japan. I was going to just study abroad but I want to spend my whole time in college in Japan. Does anyone know of any colleges in Japan that do accept students from the US and actually have a student body with at least 5% coming from countries other then Japan??? I want I college that actually has classes in English, like an international college. Japan has to have at least one or two colleges because I know you can study abroad in most countries and have classes in English.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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You must speak Japanese. Do be a doctor, you need to finish medical university and pass national exams. The class and exam are held in Japanese. You can enter the university in Japan, but you need to probe your Japanese proficiency (by JLPT or other test certification) as well. And the academic system in the world varies. US takes degree adding system, But Japan is different. The study in Japanese colleges are more comprehensive than professional. One comprehensive degree for 4 -6 years. I think you better finish college in your country.
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The place to research your question is currently down at the moment or I would have tried to answer your question for you. Here's the link: http://imed.ecfmg.org/ Japan is limiting the number of matriculates to its medical schools, so it isn't that they're racist, but more an issue of economy.
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Is bullying a known problem for schools in Japan
Is bullying a known problem for schools in Japan?
or is bullying a rare thing? does some of the things in dramas like "Nobuta wo Produce" and "LIFE" really happen, frequently? or is this only for entertainment purpose of the movie or drama? I know it is just a movie, but this is what it's like in America, at least at my school. In Japan are some girls actually mean to where they knock people's lunch over, or trip them with their shoe, ostracized from the class, etc etc...?
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Bullying is definitely a common problem in Japan. Ostracizing a girl from class is very plausible. Why bullying occurs is unknown. Why girls feel the need to bully another is what is unknown, but it is true that administration at schools don't do too much. If they were more aware of what was happening, I think people would try to stop it. Many times, it is the students who feel they can't talk to adults about the issues. Sometimes they think the bullying will persist further if they try to stop it. Such is the nature of bullying.
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Sorry to say, it's very common.
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To understand the nature of bullying, you have to understand that there is no clear border between "bullying" and "not bullying". Those cases you saw in dramas are clear bullying. But there are more lighter cases. And it's difficult to judge if it's really bullying. So it's difficult to tell you if it's really frequent or not. But it's known problem in Japan. >ostracized from the class, etc etc...? You said 3 examples. But out of those 3, this is clearly common.
or is bullying a rare thing? does some of the things in dramas like "Nobuta wo Produce" and "LIFE" really happen, frequently? or is this only for entertainment purpose of the movie or drama? I know it is just a movie, but this is what it's like in America, at least at my school. In Japan are some girls actually mean to where they knock people's lunch over, or trip them with their shoe, ostracized from the class, etc etc...?
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Bullying is definitely a common problem in Japan. Ostracizing a girl from class is very plausible. Why bullying occurs is unknown. Why girls feel the need to bully another is what is unknown, but it is true that administration at schools don't do too much. If they were more aware of what was happening, I think people would try to stop it. Many times, it is the students who feel they can't talk to adults about the issues. Sometimes they think the bullying will persist further if they try to stop it. Such is the nature of bullying.
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Sorry to say, it's very common.
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To understand the nature of bullying, you have to understand that there is no clear border between "bullying" and "not bullying". Those cases you saw in dramas are clear bullying. But there are more lighter cases. And it's difficult to judge if it's really bullying. So it's difficult to tell you if it's really frequent or not. But it's known problem in Japan. >ostracized from the class, etc etc...? You said 3 examples. But out of those 3, this is clearly common.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
what are some international boarding schools in japan
what are some international boarding schools in japan?
i'm looking for a boarding school, or study abroad program in japan, whether its for school or summer. i'm looking for one that is english speaking, like american, and japanese is optional. but i would like an international american one, you know? if you have been to one, or know somebody who has, PLEASE share your experiences
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i don't know if it's in japan, but a really good abroad program is cci-exchange.com
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Hokkaido International School in the city of Hokkaido,Japan My friend recomends this the most Canadian Academy Hyogo, Japan
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i'm looking for a boarding school, or study abroad program in japan, whether its for school or summer. i'm looking for one that is english speaking, like american, and japanese is optional. but i would like an international american one, you know? if you have been to one, or know somebody who has, PLEASE share your experiences
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i don't know if it's in japan, but a really good abroad program is cci-exchange.com
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Hokkaido International School in the city of Hokkaido,Japan My friend recomends this the most Canadian Academy Hyogo, Japan
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Here's a great site that will give you information about studying abroad in Japan: http://www.studyabroaddomain.com/Japan.aspx
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Going to School In Japan
| Going to School In Japan? I'm in 8th grade here in America, and hopefully will be able to attend 9th grade (or 8th since I think I have to be held back because i'm entering a new school system) I'm learning Japanese now (know the kana, but am working on kanji), and have begun to study grammer and vocabulary. Should I go to an international school(since I don't think my Japanese will be up to par with those of the 8th/9th graders), or should I enter a public school? I know about the whole credit thing, but when(if i'm lucky enough to) i transfer over to Japan, It'll be permanent. Japan - 3 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 : First- why are you going to Japan? Parent's moving? Studying abroad? Foreign exchange? Different reasons call for different answers. parents moving- 1.) Military-- you will go to school on base/post 2.) Firm transfer--you can go to a school designated for foreign students. 3.) studying abroad- you have to prove you can speak/read/understand Japanese first. 4.) Foreign exchange-- most schools require at least 3 years studying the language. If you can only read kana, it doesn't mean you understand the language. I don't suggest mingling with Japanese students because you won't understand them and won't learn anything. 2 : You wont get into a public school because you can't understand the language. Go to an international school (i have no idea how much they cost these days), or better yet don't screw your life up and finish your education in america. Edit: I really don't think that you have thought this through at all. You have never been to japan and do not spoeak the language or know the culture and you are making decisions about permanently moving there. I really think you should discuss this with someone with more than one brain cell. Its not all anime and geishas! 3 : If you are thinking about a transfer to a Japanese school on a 6 month-2 year course then you would definately like to know that most American Schools don't accept the credit earned there and you'll most likely have to repeat that grade that you spent in Japan. |
Monday, March 8, 2010
how long do students go to school in japan for a day?a year?in their childhood
how long do students go to school in japan for a day?a year?in their childhood?
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7 hrs. 260 days
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Monday, March 1, 2010
is it hard to get into temple university japan
is it hard to get into temple university japan?
so i want to go to school in japan and temple university japan sounds like the best place...but im not sure if im going to get accepted, because i don't have the worst grades but the the not super perfect either,so if u could give me detail on their accepts process so that i can make changes.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Temple isn't really that selective. The average numbers (which are as close to "eligibility requirements" as you'll find from Temple) is a GPA of 3.3, an ACT of at least 20 or an SAT of 990, and a class standing of at least top 50 percent.
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It is university's policy to carry out the same acceptance process and curriculum as main campus does in US. However, knowingly that only 50 % of student body is American, 40% Japanese and 10% from other countries.those policies must be somehow adjusted in order to maintain the level student body with 50% non-English speaking. I would think if you graduate US high school and scored average SAT or ACT you are ok. In addition, this school is the only one in Japan that US financial aid (fafsa) is accepted for American students. So why not take an advantage to study abroad and same time you will get American bachelors and/or master degree.
so i want to go to school in japan and temple university japan sounds like the best place...but im not sure if im going to get accepted, because i don't have the worst grades but the the not super perfect either,so if u could give me detail on their accepts process so that i can make changes.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Temple isn't really that selective. The average numbers (which are as close to "eligibility requirements" as you'll find from Temple) is a GPA of 3.3, an ACT of at least 20 or an SAT of 990, and a class standing of at least top 50 percent.
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It is university's policy to carry out the same acceptance process and curriculum as main campus does in US. However, knowingly that only 50 % of student body is American, 40% Japanese and 10% from other countries.those policies must be somehow adjusted in order to maintain the level student body with 50% non-English speaking. I would think if you graduate US high school and scored average SAT or ACT you are ok. In addition, this school is the only one in Japan that US financial aid (fafsa) is accepted for American students. So why not take an advantage to study abroad and same time you will get American bachelors and/or master degree.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Would culinary schools in Japan count as a school eligible for getting a student visa to stay there
Would culinary schools in Japan count as a school eligible for getting a student visa to stay there?
Hi I live in the US and Im a US citizen, but I'm kinda interested in attending the cooking school Le Cordon Bleu in Tokyo in the future. I know Japanese colleges and language learning schools do, but I'm not sure if a cooking school would qualify as an educational institution that can get me a student visa to stay there for more than 3 months. Any of you guys know? Thanks... I would just like to know beforehand so in case cooking schools really don't count, then I won't bother applying since in order to get a student visa I heard you need to get accepted by a Japanese college/school first...
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I think it could be alright. You have to ask the culinary to apply C.O.E. for your visa first. I think going to Paris HO would be much easier than Tokyo school though. The expense whole during your stay would must cost very expensive much more in Japan. BTW, Tokyo school teaches in not English but French or Japanese according to their web.
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Did you check their website? They say they have students from many countries. http://www.cordonbleu.co.jp/index.cfm?fa=FrontEndMod.CampusHomePage&NavigationID=44&SetCampusID=5&SetLangID=1 So I think you can get student visa for this school.
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Hi I live in the US and Im a US citizen, but I'm kinda interested in attending the cooking school Le Cordon Bleu in Tokyo in the future. I know Japanese colleges and language learning schools do, but I'm not sure if a cooking school would qualify as an educational institution that can get me a student visa to stay there for more than 3 months. Any of you guys know? Thanks... I would just like to know beforehand so in case cooking schools really don't count, then I won't bother applying since in order to get a student visa I heard you need to get accepted by a Japanese college/school first...
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I think it could be alright. You have to ask the culinary to apply C.O.E. for your visa first. I think going to Paris HO would be much easier than Tokyo school though. The expense whole during your stay would must cost very expensive much more in Japan. BTW, Tokyo school teaches in not English but French or Japanese according to their web.
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Did you check their website? They say they have students from many countries. http://www.cordonbleu.co.jp/index.cfm?fa=FrontEndMod.CampusHomePage&NavigationID=44&SetCampusID=5&SetLangID=1 So I think you can get student visa for this school.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
What is the typical school year like in Japan? When do they start, stop, have breaks, etc.
What is the typical school year like in Japan? When do they start, stop, have breaks, etc.?
What uniforms do guys wear in the summer? Discriptions work great, pics are even better! รข™¥
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Guys' uniforms are simplier and cheaper than girl's uniforms (for obvious reasons). I know girl's uniform varies every season..however, for guys, I don't notice that they change one after each season. School years starts in April, summer breaks starts from end of July until whole of August..then another school season start on September. Graduation is on March of the following year. Most of them eat their lunches in their seats since most of them bring packed lunch at school. After classes, most of them have club activities and cram school lessons. However, some of them retire from club activities upon reaching their senior year in HS since they have to prepare for exams.
What uniforms do guys wear in the summer? Discriptions work great, pics are even better! รข™¥
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Guys' uniforms are simplier and cheaper than girl's uniforms (for obvious reasons). I know girl's uniform varies every season..however, for guys, I don't notice that they change one after each season. School years starts in April, summer breaks starts from end of July until whole of August..then another school season start on September. Graduation is on March of the following year. Most of them eat their lunches in their seats since most of them bring packed lunch at school. After classes, most of them have club activities and cram school lessons. However, some of them retire from club activities upon reaching their senior year in HS since they have to prepare for exams.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
i only plan on staying in japan for language school for 2 months. can i study legit
i only plan on staying in japan for language school for 2 months. can i study legit?
US citizen=90 days. I can study there legit?
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You can on either account of studying with or without visa. Most people who enroll for 90 days of less probably do it without a student visa. The some things you won't be able to do without a visa are to get part time work, open a bank account, get a membership at the video rental store, or get a Japanese cell phone. Otherwise, you can skip a lot of paperwork, so it should make things easy for you.
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US citizen=90 days. I can study there legit?
Japan - 2 Answers
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You can on either account of studying with or without visa. Most people who enroll for 90 days of less probably do it without a student visa. The some things you won't be able to do without a visa are to get part time work, open a bank account, get a membership at the video rental store, or get a Japanese cell phone. Otherwise, you can skip a lot of paperwork, so it should make things easy for you.
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Regular classes of Japanese language schools are 6-12 months. So if you want to study Japanese just for 2 months, you need to go to short-term language courses.
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Tokyo university of science or other schools in japan that have mechanical engineering
Tokyo university of science or other schools in japan that have mechanical engineering?
So i want to go to college in japan and i was thinking how hard is it to get into tokyo university of science.So how hard is it to get in? If it is impossible or nearly impossible to get in could you please tell me some other good Japanese university's that have mechanical engineering.
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All I can say is good luck...because you will be needing. Here's the thing the Japanese colleges are pretty fair compared to American ones- you either pass the entrance exam with okay marks (you'd be a genius to get very good and einstein to get amazing) or you fail (slight majority population). Though some people say they mark foreigners easier I'd say that's a myth. And when it comes to Tokyo U? Just be happy to be pass because it's very tough. Of course this is what I heard from some of my friends who applied or dropped out from it. It's not impossible but it's requires an a large amount of energy and studying.On a scale of 1 to 10- I guess it depends on the program but for engineering I'd think a 7-8 would be sufficient. You could try Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo institution of technology, Kobe, Chiba...etc. The first three are right behind Tokyo when it comes to education. Kyoto is very beautiful city =)
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First of all, all classes in Japanese universities are in Japanese. You can't follow the classes without Japanese skill. How much can you speak, read and write Japanese? If you can't read at all, or at basic level, it's impossible to join TUS or other universities. Many Japanese universities have mechanical engineering. So if you can speak Japanese, there would be many choices. Another problem is money. It takes about $20,000 for tuition and living cost for 1 year. It means you will need $80,000 for 4 years. TUS tuition is around $10,000 for 1 year.
So i want to go to college in japan and i was thinking how hard is it to get into tokyo university of science.So how hard is it to get in? If it is impossible or nearly impossible to get in could you please tell me some other good Japanese university's that have mechanical engineering.
Japan - 1 Answers
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All I can say is good luck...because you will be needing. Here's the thing the Japanese colleges are pretty fair compared to American ones- you either pass the entrance exam with okay marks (you'd be a genius to get very good and einstein to get amazing) or you fail (slight majority population). Though some people say they mark foreigners easier I'd say that's a myth. And when it comes to Tokyo U? Just be happy to be pass because it's very tough. Of course this is what I heard from some of my friends who applied or dropped out from it. It's not impossible but it's requires an a large amount of energy and studying.On a scale of 1 to 10- I guess it depends on the program but for engineering I'd think a 7-8 would be sufficient. You could try Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo institution of technology, Kobe, Chiba...etc. The first three are right behind Tokyo when it comes to education. Kyoto is very beautiful city =)
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First of all, all classes in Japanese universities are in Japanese. You can't follow the classes without Japanese skill. How much can you speak, read and write Japanese? If you can't read at all, or at basic level, it's impossible to join TUS or other universities. Many Japanese universities have mechanical engineering. So if you can speak Japanese, there would be many choices. Another problem is money. It takes about $20,000 for tuition and living cost for 1 year. It means you will need $80,000 for 4 years. TUS tuition is around $10,000 for 1 year.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
I am looking for good English schools in Japan that won't exploit their workers
I am looking for good English schools in Japan that won't exploit their workers?
I am looking into teaching English in Japan. I have read a lot about companies that treat their employees like crap (Aeon, Nova) And companies that make you sign contracts that say you won't work over 29.5 hours but you in reality you will most certainly work past that time. What are some good companies that treat English teachers well?
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I am looking into teaching English in Japan. I have read a lot about companies that treat their employees like crap (Aeon, Nova) And companies that make you sign contracts that say you won't work over 29.5 hours but you in reality you will most certainly work past that time. What are some good companies that treat English teachers well?
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You could try the JET program. Most ESL teachers in Japan work for companies like Aeon and Nova, so you really don't have too much choice.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
What is the date that schools in Japan open every year
What is the date that schools in Japan open every year?
Is the opening day for every new schooling season in Japan set, or it is different every year?
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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It is different every year
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It is the beginning of April.
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Is the opening day for every new schooling season in Japan set, or it is different every year?
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It is different every year
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It is the beginning of April.
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