Saturday, October 24, 2009

Is $3800 a lot to pay for a school trip to Japan

Is $3800 a lot to pay for a school trip to Japan?
So, right now I'm planning on going to Japan this July for 16 days on a school trip but I'm starting to second guess it all...mostly because of the cost. I'm going through the New Persepctives: Japan program (if any of you are familiar with that), which is basically a cultural study program. The $3800 covers: - roundtrip air transportation to and from Japan - surface travel to and from international airports and accommodations in Japan - Centrally located accommondations in Tokyo and Kyoto (plus breakfasts and dinners, but NOT lunches) - all train and bus travel expenses - all entrance fees to special attractions as per tour itinerary - orientation materials to use before departure - special presentation in Japan chosen by group - comprehensive sightseeing in Tokyo and Kyoto regions - cultural exploartion activites while in Japan which are related to selected study themes - Homestay experience with a Japanese family - Visits to a Japanese school So is that a good price for getting all of that? It doesn't include the passport fee, lunches, gifts I want to buy, gifts that I HAVE to buy for my host family, and other odds and ends. So I'm estimating roughly about $4500 total for everything I would want to/have to buy while in Japan? I know this a good opportunity, to travel to another country...but still its VERY expensive. And my sister just pointed out to me that I could buy a car with the money my parents are paying for me to go to Japan (I just got my license...) So any thoughts? I could still cancel the trip, but by now the program would charge a $100 cancelation fee, and I (well my parents) just paid $100 for my passport...I also just got a job, which pays me $8.55/hour but I'm saving up to pay for beauty school... Help please!! Is this trip worth the money? I'm just worried about that issue...but is they money worth the experience? Anyone out there who has gone on a school trip to another country want to share their experience and advice and try to convince/not convince me to go? - I live in Seattle - By the time I go (if I do) I will have learned 3 years worth of Japanese
Japan - 6 Answers
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That is a very reasonable price for this trip.
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just go since that your parents willing to pay for you, they must have money. this is your only chance,don't let it flow away...you can pay them back later. $4500 is a lot, but i think its normal if you want to go to japan.
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That sounds quite reasonable. You're leaving from the U.S., right? If so, it's a good deal. You could buy a car, but the trip to Japan would be more worthwhile. That's over two weeks in an amazing country. She's probably just jealous. You can always get a car later. Japan's not cheap. If you did those things on your own, you'd be paying more. You'd be paying $50 just to get from Narita airport to Tokyo. You'd be paying at least $10 just traveling around Tokyo in a day by public transit. It would cost you $200+ just getting between Tokyo and Kyoto. Accomodations and meals would really add up too. Plus they organize it all for you so you're not wasting time.
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I agree with everyone. This sounds like a reasonable price. Transportation and accommodation fees can get pricey if you do all this on your own. And the experience you'll get from all this will be priceless.
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for 16days is alot.
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It's not a bad price(especially if you don't live in Los Angeles, San Fran, or Seattle). For a little bit more you could be staying there for a 3-month program though. It all really depends on what you want to do. If you want to visit Japan enjoy it and that's it, then go. If you want to go, learn the language and get more of an experience, then find a different program that allows you to stay longer. It also depends on where you live. Certain programs in school are more expensive than others. The program I was looking at was about $5,000, but didn't include all of your meals or spending money. That was for 3 months. It was an actual school and I believe you got college credit for going.

Friday, October 16, 2009

What did they teach you about China / Japan / U.S. in School

What did they teach you about China / Japan / U.S. in School?
I want to know what you learned in school about China / Japan / U.S. in school. School meaning grades 1-12 but not college. Mostly regarding history and not current events. I live in America so i will comment about China / Japan. If you live in China then comment about America/ Japan. people from other countries are encouraged to comment about China / Japan also. I am sure America gets talked about everywhere so its more interesting to find out the later. If possible please state your Age, location if possible Location : New York City, USA Age: 24 Summary: I think from grades 1-12 there was a total of no more than 24hours related history about China / Japan. There is about 1chapter devoted to each. China - Technology advancements, paper, gunpowder etc. Wars that were fought between China and western countries. Big thing about communism. Japan - World war 2 was a big issue. A lot of emphasis on pearl harbor, and the atomic bombs. Japanese culture was truncated to 1page a chapt Thanks to everyone whose answered so far. It seems more than one person has mentioned south america being left out of the picture. From my experience the discussion of Inca, and Azetec civilization far surpassed that of East Asian ones. Also when studying colonization south america was mentioned a great deal. Could this be due to the fact that there are many hispanics living in NYC ?
History - 8 Answers
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the silk road all the dynasties the grreat wall ancient china
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Very little. You've got it right, what you describe. Nothing has changed -- I'm 57, so the same dumbass non-education has been going on for at least thirty years and probably all time. Americans are dumber than hell about Japan and China, especially what the Chinese Civil War meant and what the end of colonialism meant in Asia. I really don't like to say this and sincerely wish it were otherwise, the world would be in better shape if we were more knowledgable.
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very little history is taught in US schools, most of what passes for history is revisionist propoganda at best,unfortunately... I was constantly in trouble for questioning and/or correcting teachers,most of whom taught straight from the teaching guide and didnt know or care about the actual facts or events,And its gotten worse ,I saw some of my nieces homework a while back and not only was there a lack of indepth learning, there was complete falsehoods and PC half truths thruout most of her texts.
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18 NSW Australia (Finished School this year with two History classes) From the USA, We learned about it's participation in WW1, WW2, Vietnam, and its civil rights movement, also when studying the cold war we learned of it's presidents in that time, and the various popular cold war clashes. Hmmn, not too much else -but that is quite a lot. China? Very little. Surprisingly enough, we touched (and by that I mean passingly mentioned) on Chinese prisoners in WW2, and in the Cold War we studied to a light non-syllabus required degree it's significance as an ally and then lack thereof to the Soviet Union. Japan was different for me, I did a focus study on WWII Generals which included Yamamoto, however outside that (as in, in general) we discussed briefly Japanese positions and strategies in WWII, but thats about it. Ancient Asia, such as Feudal Japan and Three Kingdoms China is not mentioned at all even in our Ancient History classes (to my knowledge, I did not do Ancient History). The U.S is discussed quite a lot, to be expected I guess considering we are close allies and they were the champions of capitalism throughout the 20th, my only complaint is that its spotlight darkens and even blacks out other events and nations.
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I grew up in the USA and I did learn a reasonable amount about China and Japan in school. I'd say we learned less about Asia than we did about Europe, but more than we did about South America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. I took a class called Ancient and Medieval History, which was meant to be worldwide but was probably 70% Europe, 15% China, 10% Japan, and 5% South America. We mostly learned about technology, religion, wars and a bit about culture in general. In my American History class (which was an AP class) we actually learned a fair bit about modern Japan, though only in terms of the war. There was also a big focus on the treatment of Japanese immigrants living in the USA. I think it was relatively balanced - we learned about the Japanese treatment of the Koreans at the time, but also talked about the ethics of using nuclear weapons. It wasn't perfect, but compared to other posters it would seem that things were better covered in my school. I would have like to learn more though! Also, my husband was educated in the British education system, and he says that he didn't learn anything about China and Japan except during Religious Education (RE) classes. They were supposed to learn about all the world religion, but he says it was about 75% Christianity and everything else squeezed into the remaining 25%.
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they don't teach alot about china or Japan even if its thousands years of history it takes up about 1 chapter like 20 pg and american history is like only 270 years long but it takes up most of our history book. I find it funny. I'm from california
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One thing we can surely imagine is that there are several school text book publishers in the US and Japan, and also tons of sub-readers and reference books in thier markets. The content will vary. However, in China, if I am right, since the government is still ruled by one-party, there is only one school text book publisher (virtually) which makes government-designated or compiled text book.
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location:Shanghai,China age:20 I'm a Chinese college student in a university of science and technology Japan:I remember when i was in the school,the history book talked much about the the War of Resistance Against Japan (1937-1945) and something about Japan's role in World War 2 . U.S:1.When talking about U.S,in the history book,We got know that U.S only has a history of 200 years. And so much great man in the human history like Albert Einstein\Edison\Lincolnã€George Washington.... 2.And the big role in the world modern history like the A-bomb against Japan 3.The other important section in the book talked about U.S civil war--the war between the south state and the north state ,and black ivory issue.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Japanese Horror movie that is PG 13 for japan club that can be shown in school

Japanese Horror movie that is PG 13 for japan club that can be shown in school?
I am in charge of Japan clubs horror movie event. And we need a PG 13 movie we can play that is in japanese with english subtitles. We already used the ring, one missed call and dark water. Do you know any others?
Movies - 5 Answers
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Gemini
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The Japanese original of Mirrors. I don't know how easy that would be to get though.
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Ju-on (The Grudge), Ju-on part 2 (The Grudge), the haunted apartments, infection
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-premonition ... directed by norio tsuruta -phone ... directed by ahn byong ki -otogiriso ... directed by ten shimoy ama -pray .. directed by yuichi sto -infection ... directed by masa yuki ochiai
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Ju-On Ringu Ringu 0 The Eye Mirrors One Missed Call

Thursday, October 1, 2009

this question specially goes for the Japanese.Is there any music(guitar) school in Yamanashi-ken in Japan

this question specially goes for the Japanese.Is there any music(guitar) school in Yamanashi-ken in Japan?
I live in Tsuru-shi,looking for a guitar school/teacher for a long time. I want to learn electric guitar. Please help- if you know any.
Japan - 2 Answers
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This is it. Kyotch Guitar. http://www15.plala.or.jp/guitarukulele/map.htm I'm not sure they can teach you in English. Call the 090- number for inquiry.
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Yamaha has some music schools in Yamanashi-ken where you can have electric guitar lesson: Kofu-shi: http://www.yamaha-ongaku.com/pms/room/detail.php?shopcode=12800100&venuecode=001 Minami Alps-shi: http://www.yamaha-ongaku.com/pms/room/detail.php?shopcode=12800100&venuecode=043
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