Monday, December 24, 2012

When are there school breaks (like Spring break in US) in Japan

When are there school breaks (like Spring break in US) in Japan?
I'm trying to find a calendar that shows school and/or job breaks in Japan. So far I know when the holidays are but not when people actualy take vacation. Also, I want to know if their vacation is defined by dates or by weeks: do they take off the second week or April regardless of the date or is it April 3 through April 8 and it doesn't matter wherther it's Monday or Wednesday. Does anyone know about such a calendar? Note: Dates will be different by region and/school, I just want a general idea....
Other - Holidays - 2 Answers
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here this will help http://www.seejapan.co.uk/visitor/general/holidays.html
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In elementary/junior/high school, in general, (defined by date) Summer : July 20 to August 20 Winter : December 23 to January 7 Spring : March 25 to April 7 In the job, there is no concept of taking a long term vacation for a week or two or more as other countries does. Paid holiday must be more than 10 days in a year but people does not or cannot use it for long term vacation. People take a short vacation in ; Golden Week : April 29 to May 5 Winter : few days or a week around New Year's Day Summer : few days or a week around August 15
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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Where can i find Japanese high school baseball statistics

Where can i find Japanese high school baseball statistics?
Im wondering if there is anywhere to get info of high school baseball player in japan and their teams???? This would greatly help me. My family has hosted japanese baseball players in our home when they come to play baseball in the 15u usssa tournament in the Chicago land area. I would like to see if i can find any of our guys that stayed with us..
Baseball - 1 Answers
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google it or try japanorama.com/baseball
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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Japan report for school, I need help!

Japan report for school, I need help!?
I have a report on Japan that is due in a couple of days and all that I have on my paper is my name! :( If I dont get this done my parents are sooooooooo going 2 kill me, seriously.and I like 2 live so if anyone has any really good sites on Japan that have lots of information please give them 2 me. It would really be awesome if you could :D
Homework Help - 2 Answers
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http://www.japan-guide.com/ is your best bet. http://japanese.about.com/ is also good. http://www.chandraclan.com/ is an up and coming site! ;-) Also you can look in wikipedia.
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there's this thing called "library", check it out. your backup is the internet.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012

I want to live in Japan after high school, Visa requirements

I want to live in Japan after high school, Visa requirements?
My friend and I are planning to live in Japan for a year in our gap year after we've graduated. We're trying to understand Visa's. Looking up different Visa's, I found we can only apply for one kind, the "Cultural Activities - General Visa". However, with this kind of visa it doesn't allow you to get a proper job there. Is there any way we can get a job there with our non-working visa's and just our high school experience? (We'll need to pay for accommodation and food) Make sure everything's legal please! thank you~ xx.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Errr well my dad is Japanese so I'll answer this question in a few hours after I get a hold of him. From what I know Japan has a very very strict system deal with immigration they really don't like foreigners at all. Hell I'm technically Japanese but they consider me a "gaijin" since my mother is white and I look like her.
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You need a Japanese firm to sponsor you for the job. And it must be a job for which no Japanese can be found to fill the job. And you need a college degree to teach English.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Can you suggest a city in Japan for my school project

Can you suggest a city in Japan for my school project?
Okay, so the title of the school project(actually, I have to make a research and a folio of it, not a project) is "(The name of a city in Japan)'s Transportation System". So, would you suggest me a city that is suitable for me to do a research on it? I don't want the famous ones like Tokyo, Hokkaido or Kyoto, maybe a not-so-well-known but still have a transportation system(whether land, sea or river). For example, maybe a city which uses rivers as a mode of transportation like Menam Chao Phraya in Japan? Thanks for all your efforts. I really appreciate them! No, what I said about the river thingy is JUST AN EXAMPLE. I accept any kinds of transportation system. Maybe roads system, highways, railways..anything! Oops! i meant menam chao phraya in thailand
Japan - 8 Answers
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I don't think there is any city in Japan which suits your concept. All Japanese cities have sophisticated train networks. So they do not need to have river transportation. Addition: You can take Sendai in northern Japan. http://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/e/index.htm In this case, too, the main transportation is train and subway. And roads are also used for transportation of goods and people.
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Check Nagano. It is where winter olympics '98 were. It is not so big city but it's still considered as city and i'm pretty sure there are some transportations. You can use anything as the transportation right? Such as highways, trains.
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I'm also doing the question too. My choic is the Toyota City. The tomei Highway linked to it. I think you no need to detailed it but just compare which is better. I hope you are not the same scjool with me.
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Menam Chao Phraya is Thai or Malaysian I think, judging from the spelling.. but its certainly not Japanese. Try some place like Nagasaki. Its famous yes, but not as much as Tokyo or Osaka, and its one of the most important ports in Japan. Or look for smaller towns like Kochi, Niigata or Sendai. These are all coastal towns, which should have a fairly rich history of various forms of travel, from maritime to carriages and palanquins. www.jnto.go.jp/eng/map/index.html Good Luck!
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I think you might take some wrong step against your research. Choosing most suitable city of Japan must be judged by yourself alone without any suggestion from outside. Why don't you consider it without any help? That won't be so difficult I think if you are teenager or elder. BTW, Hokkaido is not city name but prefecture name. Japanese domestic transportation is mostly automobilization by standardized road traffic and passenger railway and airfreight everywhere. No water tranportation except international coz it is islands country.
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Osaka is the best. or Okinawa.
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In my opinion, why don't you take Okayama or Kurashiki? They lies closely. 20 years ago, Seto-Ohashi great bridge was built. Before then, people had used ships to come and go between Honshu(Japanese main land) and Shikoku(one of mainland). And then after being built, they became use cars and trains to do so. the Bridge connects Kurashiki(Honshu) and Sakaide(Shikoku). And Okayama is one of the most complicated terminal for its population. At Okayama station, they can get on all trains of Shinkansen line, Sanyo-Honsen line, Seto-Ohashi line, Uno line, Tsuyama line, Kibi line, Ako line and Hakubi line. And they also can use Okayama-Denkikudo line, one of trams, to go around the city area of Okayama.
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okinawa, kyoto, there are so many. get a map of japan.
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Friday, November 16, 2012

College help, can i get into an Ivy League school

College help, can i get into an Ivy League school?
I'm 16 and in my 3rd year of high school. Even though im aiming to go to college in England (i live in turkey) I want to apply to some schools in USA. I have a GPA around 80 out of an 100 and i got 105 on toefl. I write for the school newspaper and the local newspaper in English. Also i attended two MUN conferences last year. I'm a member of Interact club. I used to be in a synchronized ice skating team don't really know whether this would be important when applying to college but whatever. I'm taking english honors and next year will take AP English. Also right now I'm taking AP world history and next year i will take AP studio art. I will also enter the exam of AP Japanese language and culture. I opened one art exhibit in my school and i will open another one next year. I had an internship in local TV show and I will go to a summer language course in Japan. So the important question is that if I get higher than 2200 on SAT will I be able to get into an Ivy League college like Yale or Brown? If not than what else can i do. I'm working to get a higher GPA already.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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A GPA of 80 out of a 100 won't get you into an Ivy League school, no matter how good your SAT scores are, but you should be able to get into plenty of other American universities.
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It sounds like you have a lot of good activities and internships which Ivy League schools are looking for. In fact, your B grades GPA do hurt a lot of your admission chance. But it will not limited your chance of getting in because of your excellent activities and internships. If you are able to achieve all your AP in 5 grades, you will have a better chance to get into one of the Ivy schools. Also, as you mentioned, if you are able to achieve 2200 in your SAT, it sounds good to many Ivy League schools. But again, this is just my personal opinion. Good ahead and try!! Hope everything is being fine!!
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Thursday, November 8, 2012

EASY 10 POINTS! Should students go to year round school, should kids in the US go to school longer

EASY 10 POINTS! Should students go to year round school, should kids in the US go to school longer?
The US has one of the shortest school years in the world we go to school for 180 days each year. While countries like Japan go to school for 243 days. Should we have a longer school day? Should we have a longer school year? There are NO wrong answers. Star* this question if you think American children should go to school longer.
Primary & Secondary Education - 10 Answers
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no, they are used to the hours that they attend while the other students are used to the hours they attend. if you go adding more days and more hours i think the drop out rate will raise. and grades will drop. students will feel discouraged and punished. my answer is no.
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nope. i'm good with 180. x
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I think it should be all year round but with the same amount of days as normal and small breaks year round that way we don't forget things over summer break...
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A widely debated question... I believe school children are fine the way they are. In the effort to teach them everything before they turn 18, don't forget that these are children you're dealing with.
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Well, as long as we have good teachers and a education and meet the standards or above I don't really think it matters as much. I like school the way it is and it should stay. I have a good education and i understand things pretty well and a straight A student. So if students have those things we're fine! Bottom line, school should stay and kids who need help should change.
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absolutely, many states now use the 8 weeks on, 3 weeks off plan, which is far easier on the students as there isn't a 3 month lapse in schooling every fall to have to get used to the regular routine.
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No way! Kids/teens aren't as happy as they are in the summer, because of school. There is too much homework and too much pressure on students now. Enough students get bullied why make it year round constantly? I mean there are breaks but not as long as summer. If they have to make it year round at least keep it 180 days. 243 days? thats just completely ridiculous.
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No. The issue with education in America isn't quantity - it's quality. When I was in 9th grade they gave me a choice of math courses: Algebra, Pre-Algebra and "Math 9" the last of which was just basic math that should been learned by the 6th grade (and was by me at least). I took algebra and was amazed at how many people let their children get away with choosing Math 9 which in my view even as a teen shouldn't have been offered. If you haven't learned basic math by the end of the 8th grade then chances are you never will. This society allows and to some extent encourages children to be "dumb" because to be "smart" is not "cool". Moreover, parents won't let teachers discipline their "precious angels" so all kids suffer because of the distractions made by the few. I came out of High School with a much better education than most people get coming out of 4 years of college simply because I could never force myself to believe taking 3 hours of study hall was a good idea. I did all that without having to go to school for 16 hours a day or doing it 365 days a year.
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How about farm work think how much of a benefit it would be for inner city teens and there is so much to learn. Small to medium size farms all over need help desperately so there would be mutual benefit. there are many types of of trades and business that might be sources of mutual benefit. Fun for its own sake leads nowhere for most kids so I would be for the longer school year as an option but I would not make it a requirement.
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No! Schools should become more efficient. If a kid acts out, they should be sent immediately to the principal's office, because disruption in the classroom takes up too much time. My son attends private school and their school year and day is actually shorter than most public schools. (And it's a top academic school, high Ivy matriculation.) Of course, they choose their students, so they exclude kids with behavior issues, but if public school made it clear that bad behavior wouldn't be tolerated, there would be no need for longer school years. Kids need to decompress. Yay summer!
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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Are there Government Grants for studying aboard, specifically Japan, for High-school

Are there Government Grants for studying aboard, specifically Japan, for High-school?
Hello! I am 14 years old, and I am interested in studying at a International School [meaning, that they would know English, so please do not say that they don't because that is completely stereotypical] in Japan. I would live at the campus, by myself, and my parents have given me consent to study aboard. My family are excited for me to experience an International school, as I have not yet gone to one. I think it would be fun, interesting, and a different approach. Unfortunately, the enrollment is quite high, and it is quite expensive. My family is middle-class, and I don't want to beg my father and my mother to give $38,000 because I'll feel terrible, and it's hard to afford. I was thinking of trying to fund-raise, do some odd jobs here and there, hold bake sales, wash boats lol, but there is no way for me to make 38K out of that. I was wondering if the Government is willing to help me and my family out for some kind of grant or what not. I know they have Government Grants for post-secondary, but I have no clue about High schools. I have about 5 months to get this money, because I'm leaving to Japan around early August for grade 10. I'm going there for 10.5 months, and I am a Canadian [Alberta] Honor student. Any answers, advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much... arigatou gozaimasu!
Financial Aid - 1 Answers
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Unlikely - the government doesn't spend money for people to be educated in a private institution abroad. There's no return on investment for them of course. Perhaps a Japanese cultural association would be your best bet. Or, see if you can arrange an exchange in your school - that way you get the experience at a far cheaper price. It's certainly not worth $38K a year though - that's enough to spend a fair amount of time in Japan without being in school. Far cheaper just to get a plane ticket and hang out.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Is anyone else fed up with high school teens

Is anyone else fed up with high school teens?
I'm tired of the evil, mean, annoying jerks in high-school. I'm tired of the drama, and the way they talk about drinking, and drugs, and MTV! Its annoying, I hate it when they pick on me and throw stuff because they think its funny! This is the reason why I'm going to Japan after high-school, and out to the Air Force!(One of a lot, I want to serve my country too) Anyone else feel the same?
Polls & Surveys - 9 Answers
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ignore them - they will be washing your car someday
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I'm older than you, so I have forgotten about most of this. But I see high school kids downtown when they wait for the bus after school. And I hafta say that they behave like total foul-mouthed morons. They call each other the filthiest of names and say very threatening things to each other. Maybe to them it is cool to be this tough. I just think they are friggin @ss-h_les. I fully sympathize with you and it sounds like you will make something of yourself. Unlike those idiots you put up with.
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Omg yes, the standards in high school today as compared like 20 years ago is unbelievable, a mentally disabled person can go through high school easy.
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um i'm one of those people but im nice.
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Yeah, high school sucks. Anyone who says that high school was the best 4 years of thier life, was either the popular kid or drunk/high half the time to even notice anything.
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i think there can be some mean high school teens but i think we have some nice ones around too as well.
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the only thing GOOD about my high school years (which I have just completed, thank god!) is that I met the most amazing people in the world their (my best friends). keep your chin up man! it will be over soon, i promise! work hard and dream about your future! you don't need bums like those!
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That's because high school is a cruel place of psychological torture and emotional dismemberment. Sometimes you gotta give it to 'em, though. I used to be the quiet one, the one everyone took advantage of. Sometimes you have to establish a real reputation for yourself. Not a bad one, a unique one. Throw sh*t back, and have a blast in Japan. Good luck, bro. :)
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Not all high school teens are annoying or mean. Just find people who you enjoy hanging out with and stick with them, and ignore the rest.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Is it wierd to wish that my dad got transferred to japan and we could go to

Is it wierd to wish that my dad got transferred to japan and we could go to?
I wish that my dad worked for a company who had to transferhim to japan and we went too,I wanna experience japan as a teen that goes to school.I'd much rather go to school and live in japan than be here in massachusetts, usa. Is that wierd?
Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers
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No. Japanese schooling is better and the culture is interesting.
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no
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Weird.....Actually, wanting something away from Massachusetts is a good start, mainly because of the huge amount of Libs/Democrats. Wanting the experience of a different culture is admirable. Stay open minded, your going to go far in life.
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You DON'T want to experience japanese school life, trust me. Most public school's look like they've been targeted by at least a dozen atomic bombs. Most schools are cleaned by the students, which mean that you can never find a clean toilet, or clean spot at all. The ventilation system works badly and most schools don't have any heat in october and november, only december which makes them freezingly cold. The teachers only give lectures, they NEVER involve the students in the teaching like we do it here in Sweden. No discussions, free thinking or anything that could even give you a hint that it's actual, living people sitting on the desks in the classrooms. Short version: If you're a robot uncapable of both creativity and freezing, japanese school is great for you. Otherwise stay away.
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Monday, October 8, 2012

if your not a top student and decide to study abroad in high school will it hurt you? (japan).

if your not a top student and decide to study abroad in high school will it hurt you? (japan)?
i have like a 85 average and im definatley not a top student. oh yeah also, my mom dosent really want me to do it in high school because she says you wont get any credits and i wont be mature enough, ect. what should i tell her. What about the credits? i really really dont wanna spend a whole year with underclassmen
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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An 85 is a fine average to be an exchange student. "Top" academic students aren't the only ones who qualify. That one might even get you some scholarship opportunities if you apply early. If you go through a solid, recognized program, generally speaking your school WILL give you some credit for your year -- usually foreign language, social studies, independent study and sometimes even math and/or science. Work with your counselor to schedule around your year -- you may find you have to take a correspondence or summer course to graduate on time however. Colleges and universities love former exchange students and many offer preferred admissions and/or scholarship opportunities (YFU even has a list). The top three programs to try are AFS, YFU and Rotary http://www.yfu.org/ http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/youthprograms/RotaryYouthExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx
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Monday, October 1, 2012

College in Japan after high school

College in Japan after high school?
is it possible for me to move to japan after i graduate high school here in southern califoria?? i wanna graduate college over their. i was born and raised in southern california.. but both my parents are japanese and i have alot of family members that live over there (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousin, etc.) and i can speak japanese... not completely fluent.. but i can carry on a good conversation... and i also watch japanese dramas all the time.. haha and i can read and write a some of kanji(up to around maybe 4th grade level)..... the reason why i want to go is because i want to become fluent in japanese :) i know there are several programs/classes u can take here buut... its not the same as learning it over there right? sooooo is it possible for me to attend and graduate college there? i've visited there many times and i would loooooooove to live there and graduate :) if not.. then any advice??
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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You're right about it not being the same over here in terms of broadening your knowledge of the Japanese culture and language. I took Japanese my first year of college and it was nothing compared to when I lived there for a summer. However, go to school here. I believe SDSU has a program where you can study at Waseda University which is known for being very open to foreigners unlike Tokyo University. As for the other UC's and other Cal States, you'd have to research that on your own, but since it's public I doubt they would have a problem with you studying abroad for a semester or year and then just transferring credits. Why take such a huge risk at your age? Few people know where they REALLY want to live at your age. Since you speak Japanese, you wouldn't have a problem finding a job over there, because you would be fluent in both languages, not to mention you would have experience living in Japan from your travels. Your degree here guarantees your credibility in the U.S. if there's a chance you ended up not wanting to live there after college. You don't want to end up with a degree from Japan, then moving to the States looking for a job.
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Monday, September 24, 2012

Study in Japan after high school

Study in Japan after high school?
is it possible for me to move to japan after i graduate high school?? i was born and raised in southern california.. but both my parents are japanese and i have alot of family members that live over there (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousin, etc.) and i can speak japanese... not completely fluent.. but i can carry on a good conversation... and i also watch japanese dramas all the time.. haha and i can read and write a lil bit of kanji(up to around third grade level)..... the reason why i want to go is because i want to become fluent in japanese :) i know there are several programs/classes u can take here buut... its not the same as learning it over there right? sooooo is it possible for me to attend and graduate college there? i've visited there many times and i would loooooooove to live there and graduate :) if not.. then any advice??
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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There are some programs at selected Universities here, where you can study abroad while maintaining status at that school. It is almost "identical" studying in Japan and in the states i.m.o. Oh and I think you get a free trip as well, assuming you have some grants/scholarships and maybe some food...
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well there are programs in college that will let you study in japan for a semester or two
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Sunday, September 16, 2012

move to japan after high school

move to japan after high school?
is it possible for me to move to japan after i graduate high school?? i was born and raised in southern california.. but both my parents are japanese and i have alot of family members that live over there (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousin, etc.) and i can speak japanese... not completely fluent.. but i can carry on a good conversation... and i also watch japanese dramas all the time.. haha and i can read and write a lil bit of kanji(up to around third grade level)..... the reason why i want to go is because i want to become fluent in japanese :) i know there are several programs/classes u can take here buut... its not the same as learning it over there right? sooooo is it possible for me to attend and graduate college there? i've visited there many times and i would loooooooove to live there and graduate :) if not.. then any advice??
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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I think it's a wonderful idea to travel abroad, especially to your native country. You open yourself up more when you go back to where your originally came from and to just learn to appreciate things. I wish to this day that I could have traveled abroad and did stuff like that...I say go for it! You only live once...
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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Does Japan have kindergarten

Does Japan have kindergarten?
At what age do children start school in Japan and what are the levels?
Primary & Secondary Education - 3 Answers
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i think they do not sure
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Yes, i'm pretty sure they do. I don't know the level, but I know a test that 2nd graders do, that most American adults can't do. It's some computer test where they get it first try and Americans take like 20-30 or so, it took me about 20.
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Yes they have kindergarten. I watched a video in my sociology class about kindergartens in Japan and the U.S.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Simple Anime/Manga/Japan Question

Simple Anime/Manga/Japan Question?
All right, so basically I'm watching this Anime called Bakuman(NOT BAKUGAN) and the main character is in Middle School and he told his friend that he was going to hang out on the roof today. So basically, Japan schools let you hang out on the roof? Just wondering...
Comics & Animation - 7 Answers
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no and yes most japanese schools will allow you to eat lunch on the roof but you cant skip class there
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No they don't, they use to, however thats just classic anime cliche.
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I've seen this ( hanging out on the roof ) in so much animes that mast be true
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The roof is usually a place where students are prohibited to go at any time, though they do so anyways.
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Its prohibited to go to the roofs I believe..
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japanese skools let kids eat lunch up on the roof yes
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no, they get in trouble if caught, yet the students still do it, its like getting caught cutting class :}
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Friday, August 24, 2012

how are schools in japan

how are schools in japan?
especially high school... i would have asked in the Japanese yahoo but the website is completely different..theirs is more whimsical lol. is hard to understand that Japanese are normal ppl like you and me with the different types of anime, even their yahoo answer's layout is different. I like earl gray tea... umm I know that animes are not a real depiction of japanese life...I want to know cuz i want to know. can a person be curious?
Japan - 4 Answers
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My parents and the schools I went to are the two major reasons why I am the way I am.
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What do you want to know? My American friend once said, high school here in Japan is like college in the USA. Most high schools here have strict admissions. High schools are preparatory for university. Although some high schools provide vocational courses to employ you directly after graduation. And please do not confuse anime with the real Japanese culture. Anime is exaggeration and most of the times just a fantasy of the mangaka. In anime, they might portray high school as fun and comical but in reality it's NOT.
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High School in Japan is very difficult. You need to take a test to get into high schools much like you do college in the U.S. The work load is extremely high compared to western schools. Some schools (I'm not certain if all of them do) have regular class on Saturdays.
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There are different levels of Japanese high schools (higher rep, lower rep), but generally they are strict, regimented, and busy. Ignore the manga version of it -- it is a distorted portrayal. School rules are often very nosy and strict on how to wear school uniforms, hair color and length, no make-up or earrings, what they can or can't do (in school and out), forbidding getting a scooter license (legally able at 16, but most urban or suburban schools forbid it). Japanese spend huge amounts of time in study and rote memorization. What little time is left is on after school activities, going to cram school, and studying. There is not much time for shopping or hanging out on weekdays. Everything is geared towards passing the university entrance exam. No surprise why many Japanese call it "jigoku" or "hell". Imagine your SAT score determining your life. It is not in any way like American university, which can be busy academically but there are many parties and socializing as well.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012

For people who lives in Japan, about Language School.

For people who lives in Japan, about Language School...?
I plan to move there to continue my study. However, my Japanese is still not good enough for speaking. So I plan to take Language school first before move on to the University. In California, I heard there are language school for free. I heard it from some of my friends who went to those school before went to college. I just wondering if Japan also has same kind of language school as in here(California). Thanks. Hope somebody help me, I'm sorry, I forgot to mention this. My question is, "Is there any language school 'that is free' as in California? Thanks.
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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There's a language school in Japan (or at least here in tokyo), but I'm not sure if it's free, since I never attended one.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

How does Japan treat its citizens and residents

How does Japan treat its citizens and residents?
I want to go to Japan as an exchange student, but my mom is a little worried about that, because she has not heard good things about how they treat their citizens. So, how do they treat their citizens, and how many of those laws would apply to an American high school student residing in Japan with a visa?
Japan - 8 Answers
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People are treated terribly like slaves.
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People get treated worse than you can imagine. Like slaves.
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Japan is a democratic country. It has its share of problems like anywhere in the world, but generally people are treated fine and it is a safe country with law crime rate. Perhaps your mom is thinking about some other Asian country. ALL Japanese laws apply to EVERYONE in Japan, including American high school students.
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>because she has not heard good things about how they treat their citizens. I think she must have heard about China, not Japan.
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Japanese people are free to do anything unless that will trouble others.
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I also think your mom is mistaking Japan with the People's Republic of China. Ask your mom "what bad things has she heard?" I guarantee you it probably is about China not Japan. Japan is a democratic country that is allied with the United States.
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Japan is very likely to be the safest place in the world. Be careful at night though or you may have your butt squeezed by a japanese guy! That's about the worst that'll happen to you and even that is rare! Always carry your passport and alien registration card as being a foreign looking you may be asked to show it by the police. The only thing I would consider worry some in Japan is the traffic. As a pedestrian or biker please do be careful with the roads as they are narrow and they aren't spectacular at driving all the time over there.
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Wow, didn't know ppl actually think Japan is still like the one during the World War Two... Or maybe your mom is talking about China? I'm a native Japanese and the government treats me just fine. I don't know how the foreigners feel about my country is treating them. Not good not bad, I guess, for some. Terrible for others. Good for maybe 10%? I don't really know....
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

what's a high school study abroad program to japan during the school year that allows no knowledge in japanese

what's a high school study abroad program to japan during the school year that allows no knowledge in japanese?
i am planning to study abroad in japan in 2011 starting in the fall. i will be a high school student for it and i want to go to a normal japanese school. most progrmas require a year of japanese but i know there are some that dont require any but advice teaching yourself some. what are some programs that dont require any prior japanese language knowledge? and please i want to go to a normal japanese school so no programs that have you study abroad in a school for students from other countries that are learning about the language etc there, i want to experience school right along any other japanese student. thanks! oh and also, my gpa will be no problem
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Roatary Youth Exchange.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

what's a high school study abroad program to japan during the school year that allows no knowledge in japanese

what's a high school study abroad program to japan during the school year that allows no knowledge in japanese?
i am planning to study abroad in japan in 2011 starting in the fall. i will be a high school student for it and i want to go to a normal japanese school. most progrmas require a year of japanese but i know there are some that dont require any but advice teaching yourself some. what are some programs that dont require any prior japanese language knowledge? and please i want to go to a normal japanese school so no programs that have you study abroad in a school for students from other countries that are learning about the language etc there, i want to experience school right along any other japanese student. thanks! oh and also, my gpa will be no problem
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Roatary Youth Exchange.
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Monday, July 16, 2012

Do girls in Japan really wear those school uniforms.

Do girls in Japan really wear those school uniforms.....?
hey i found somewhere from net that girls in japan in high school wear skirt above 8 to 12 cm knee and plated skirt....is it that type of uniform can u see in japan ?.........or in MBA /engineering girls also wear skirt above 10 to 12 cm to knee is it? what is yr school uniform?...and in college life too ....what u wear in collage mostly? if u r in school then what is yr skirt length?...how much it above knee?....... and with mini skirt....socks is also short or up to knee?
Japan - 12 Answers
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Yes they do, and the Japanese children are WAY smarter than they are in America
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yes, its very strictover there
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i doubt it but i have never been to a japanese school so no comment
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You don't wear uniforms in the vast majority of Colleges. People wear "normal" clothes in college, unless they were going to a specialty college where some might have uniforms, but in general you are no longer required to wear a uniform after high school. School uniforms in Japan vary depending on the school, there is no one "standard" uniform. Some schools have the traditional style uniforms, others have "business" style uniforms. Schools usually have rules on how short the uniforms can be, however student tend to modify them a bit for fashion.
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Fetish?
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>hey i found somewhere from net that girls in japan in high school wear skirt above 8 to 12 cm knee and plated skirt.... Haha, some girls wear a skirt 20-30cm above knee.
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College normally has no requirement of the official uniform except special category such as police, nurse or fireman etc in Japan. Quite many girls who are self-confident of themselves or just opportunists in high there are often apt to try their skirt length goes shorter as much as possible because of their pheromonal instinct. I have never seen those skirts above 30cm to their knees but commonly seen them above 15 to 20cm after school in public. That's Japanese style. Those girls once walked mini skirts uniform when they were at high mostly become to be normal when they go to college or university. The mini skirts might be kind of ritual passage during peaceful and safe Japanese adolescent. School regulation is still existing strictly but girls always have some trick or cheat everywhere. Btw, mini skirt with loose socks(normal long calf-height socks worn but loosened down to ankle intentionally as fashion). It once used to be popular but now normal socks are back to be common in Japan.
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Please don't get over-excited. Girls here don't have the same 'whore' image of mini-skirts as those of us from various other countries. The length of the skirts varies according to school policy, but they normally roll them up at least once at the waistband to make them shorter. I only see schoolgirls in uniforms with long socks, usually dark in colour and close-fitting to the leg, not those wrinkly white things that used to be fashionable. I'm not sure if it's school policy or a fashion statement though as many of them when out of uniform wear shorts of various lengths with long socks. The girls I see wearing mini-skirt school uniforms usually have shorts on underneath, sometimes obviously so. The word you were looking for is pleated. All the uniform skirts I've seen here are pleated but I don't pretend to have seen everything. My locale is limited but I just happen to see girls and boys who travel to various schools so I see quite a few different uniforms. I've never seen any girls around here in sailor suit type uniforms, and I've never seen a boy in one of those lapel-free jackets, but I know they exist in other parts of Japan.
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You should see the skirt that middle-schoolers wear. It's baggy, huge and falls below the knee. Same with some highschoolers, where it is only slightly shorter, maybe just above the knee, but they roll it up outside of school. Anything "too short" would likely be found in a hentai film, in Akihabara, or in a sex shop to satisfy the taboo fetish of foreigners and older Japanese men.
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Pervert. the skirts are at least just above the knee. or longer
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This guy watches too much Japanese porn (the ones with girls in school uniform).
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Yes, they do. They actually, in reality, wear school uniforms. And, yes, you can see them all over Japan. Sorry, MBA/engineering girls are exempted from wearing the uniforms, so if you have that particular fetish, you are flat out of luck. As for the height of the skirt, that is a burning question. I haven't actually measured it. Could be 10 to 12cm. Could be knee height. Could be somewhere between 3.5 cm below the knee and 4.7 cm above the knee. If it would prove useful in your study, and you could provide the necessary funding, I would agree to hire some people with tape measures to go and get some data. Oh, but that could be expensive. I'm sure that you would want data based on region. Oh, buggers. This is going to be difficult. Get back to me if I can be of assistance though.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012

going to japan after high school

going to japan after high school?
i want to move to japan after high school so what type of visa would i need. because when i go there my age is 17 and at that age i would be the age of a 12 grade student so for one year i want to got to a manga school then i want to study for university. what visa would let me stay there while studying in university and can i get a part time job. oh and for university im going to go to a university that speaks english (btw for those who dont know there are univesities that speak english) to get a part time job you need a visa right
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I hope you have a huge sack of money because what you propose is going to be very expensive. Are you already fluent in Japanese? If not, forget about going to a university in Japan. Even if you are fluent in Japanese, the entrance exams for university in Japan are extremely brutal - even for kids who have gone through the Japanese education system. If you just want to go to manga school, you'll need a student visa, but then you can't use this visa to get a job. Getting into manga school isn't hard - just fill out the application and hand them a check. At least, that's what my friend did when he moved to Japan - but his wife was Japanese and working, so she was able to support him. I'm not sure if you'd be able to get a work visa and then go to school.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Can I get some ideas for naming my International Pre-school/Kindergarten

Can I get some ideas for naming my International Pre-school/Kindergarten?
I am opening an International Pre-school/Kindergarten in Japan and was looking for some good ideas for a cute original name.... one that would be easy for kids to say and make them wanna say it again and again. Anyone else ou there have any good ideas.... I have seen a few good ones but I am still looking.
Preschool - 6 Answers
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There are so many possibilities but is there anything particular you woul like it to include? kids united kids around the world
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I would choose a two-syllable word (easy to pronounce), such as: "Join in" (gives the idea of joint effort, cooperation, etc.) or "Action" (implies commitment, responsibility and participation). Good luck on your project. I think it's a wonderful idea!
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How about easy words like low sylabols: WonderLand Ever never land Babies and stuff Rainbow box Ummm yah that's all I have :D
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All Around the World Worldwide Guide The Fun Has Just Begun Stay and Play
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Diversity Door Ready Room Smart Street Pipsqueak Place Kiddie Garden
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little terrors and angels
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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Graduated from a culinary school in the US. Want to study cooking in Japan. Any ideas how

Graduated from a culinary school in the US. Want to study cooking in Japan. Any ideas how?
Done an internship already and do not speak Japanese, but willing to learn. Are there programs out there to help?
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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you might want to check the website below.. There are many culinary schools in Japan, but I don't think they all teach Japanese cuisine. But, you might want to take a look. Good Luck!
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Are you IN-SANE? Without knowing Japanese, it's going to be SUPER difficult.
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You'll definitely need to learn some Japanese. I learn at http://www.japanesepod101.com, and I've learnt almost everything I know there. Recently, they have even had some cooking lessons! They're at the Lower Intermediate level, so the language will be difficult, but if you listen to the translations, at leas you'll be able to make some Japanese dishes. Here's the latest lesson on cooking (and Japanese words related to cooking) Niku Jaga: http://www.japanesepod101.com/2008/01/17/lower-intermediate-lesson-58-li2-recipe-niku-jaga/
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Friday, June 8, 2012

How can I get an exchange or study abroad to Japan

How can I get an exchange or study abroad to Japan?
Do I need a certain grade to qualify or need to be fluent in the language? What do I need to do in order to get into a high school or college in Japan from America?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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You can apply through many exchange programs for a high school year. Go to www.csiet.org for a list of those which are certified to operate in the US. Lucky for you, there are also scholarship opportunities for Japan with many of them! Generally, for Asian countries there is no language requirement, but some may require a specific GPA, usually around 2.5 or so. Good luck!
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Friday, June 1, 2012

Studying abroad in japan possible for me

Studying abroad in japan possible for me?
So I want to finish off my degree by studying in Japan when I get to that point in my life. I know there are several degrees that offer travel abroad to Japan, but I'm majoring in Computer Science and Engineering (programming software and developing new technologies) and I can't seem to find schools that offer programs to go to Japan. So it's either I'm not searching the right places, or is it possible for me to go to a University in Japan without going through a University here in the states. Any Ideas? I've been learning japanese for a little less then a year now. However I have a lot of skill in learning languages. I'm really far into the language now and I don't plan to go to Japan until a few years from now. So I'm hoping that I'll be fluent by the time I want to do this.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Presumably you are fluent in Japanese
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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Shane English School. è‹±å›½ã®å­¦æ ¡ 英語は東京に教育する

Shane English School. 英国の学校 英語は東京に教育する?
Shane English School is one of the only English schools in Japan that does NOT Check to see if their Teachers have a criminal record!
Movies - 1 Answers
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that could be a problem.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

are there English high schools in Japan

are there English high schools in Japan?
if I'm going to study there, would there be some English schools? speaks plain English? and teaches physics, social studies, math, and all?
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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yeah, there are international schools all over the world which are private and use the English schooling system.
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wow
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Japanese fashion design school

Japanese fashion design school?
1. do you think fashion design school in Japan is good? 2. do you know which universities/colleges are good there? 3. do you know which of those offers scholarship? thanks!
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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Ueda College of Fashion Osaka Sogo College of Design Bunka Fashion College.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Shane English School. è‹±å›½ã®å­¦æ ¡ 英語は東京に教育する

Shane English School. 英国の学校 英語は東京に教育する?
Shane English School is one of the only English schools in Japan that does NOT Check to see if their Teachers have a criminal record!
Movies - 1 Answers
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that could be a problem.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

What are the best/most elite high schools in Japan

What are the best/most elite high schools in Japan?

Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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The links below should assist you in determining an elite school in Japan to attend, if that is what you want to do - attend. Of course, knowing what you want to major in later on in college would help. Good luck.
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Monday, April 16, 2012

In Japan, are various religions taught at the high school level

In Japan, are various religions taught at the high school level?
I mean the basics, and in which class, history or philosophy? If a kid did sth wrong, say, breaking the window with a stone, which teacher would talk to him about it? Is there a teacher teaching moral philosophies ?
Japan - 4 Answers
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there was a moral philosophy class in elementary school and junior high school. but im not sure what religion that was based on. it might be based on Japanese custom and common sense. it might be based on Buddhism(most japanese are Buddhist ,but not pious) we have no chance to learn about any religeon's doctrine in my school days as long as we dont go any religeous school. we know just names , Buddhism,Christianity,Islam,and so on.
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We do not learn any religion at schools. As another says, there is morality class in elementary school. But it's based on no religion. >which teacher would talk to him about it? His homeroom teacher would talk to him. But it's not based on religion.
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Usually a homeroom teacher is responsible if a student causes any problems. In bad schools teachers get REALLY busy going to students homes to talk to their parents when they get in trouble. This includes things outside of school like shoplifting or fighting. Most kids learn religious CUSTOMS from their parents (Buddhist, Shinto and a little Christian) but very few people in Japan really care about religious text. Although many Japanese identify themselves as one of these 3 (usually a combination of Shinto and Buddhism), real beleifs are really a personal thing. If a student learns about religion in the non-Japanese sense of the word, its probably from TV, their parents, or books they read outside of school. Some English books have topics on religion; I've seen students reading old Bible stories for english practice (Adam and Eve, Noah, etc.). I'm not sure if there is a class that covers anything more in depth but my point is religion doesn't have the same meaning in Japan as it does almost anywhere else.
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No religion class. Japanese students learn about religions in history class as historical facts, but only scarcely. Moral education is mostly based on the ideas of liberal democracy and human rights (人権教育).
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Sunday, April 8, 2012

What are your thoughts on the proposal to extend the school year and/or day.

What are your thoughts on the proposal to extend the school year and/or day.?
The Obama administration is kicking around the idea of extending the school year from 180 days to 200 days as well as lengthening the school day. What are your thought on this? I think American kids definitely need to spend more time in school. We've become spoiled with our comparatively short school years. Kids is Japan go to school 243 days/year. I'm sick of American kids testing so poorly compared to students from foreign countries.
Politics - 15 Answers
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My first thought is how we will pay for it. It's a great idea to have more education, but taxes will have to be increased to pay the teachers.
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It will give him even more time to indoctrinate them!
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I think it is a good idea. But the curricula will have to be improved as well so that they actually teach and not just show videos to fill the day.
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Great idea. Maybe our kids will catch up to the rest of the world.
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I see why it is being considered, but I don't agree with it. Let kids have their summer vacation.
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I think it is a great idea as our kids are competing with the Chinese, Japanese and Indians and we need more Math and Science in our schools and less crap like teaching our kids "creationism" and other stupid Conservative things.
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Not Govt.'s authority, Its a state, city matter..
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Ploy to get the teachers union higher pay. That is why you don't hear any complaints from them on a lengthening the school day.
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God forgive if we raise taxes to create something that sounds like a good idea...
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If Republicans start taking jobs in the public school system rather than complaining about it all the time, [to be continued]... ...
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It's fine with me. I mean.. it's only 20 days. It's not that big of a change, so people shouldn't complain about kids not having their summer vacation.
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Why does the school year need to be expanded? Most school systems across America have had 180 day calendars for decades (heck even centuries for some) and for most of that time these schools were functional and effective in educating children. So what does Obama hope to accomplish by having children attend more days of poor quality education?
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You can extent the school year,but until you let the teachers bring back discipline in the class room you can have them go 24/7 and not accomplish anything.
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i think it's a good idea because then we get a longer summer vacation i know it might be a week longer but i really don't mind going to school for an extra hour or extra week.
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I disagree with extending the school day and year. It will cost Billions to do this and we just do not have it, and we can only be taxed so much. You want children to achieve greatness, then there must be parents who are there helping the child. As it is today, those children who succeed do have parents who are there to support them and help them with their homework when they get home. But those that do not succeed do not have parental support. It would be more beneficial for parents to get off their lazy rumps and help and support their child. For those who are at risk of getting in trouble after school and when they are on break, well there are summer programs that they can attend, yes they cost money, but so does extending the school year, and in the end it is cheaper to for these kids to go to camp. Churches also offer summer programs and they are not very expensive. I think by extending the year and day is just a way of keeping the children away from their parents and families and to instill Obamas Socialist program. Your child would end up spending more time at school than they do with you....now if you are a lazy non caring parent then extending the school year and day will be great for you, as you are too lazy to care for your child yourself. It is a bad idea for the children and for the family.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Where in the house is elementary school child doing homework and studying

Where in the house is elementary school child doing homework and studying?
I am University student in Japan. There is a study desk in elementary school child room in Japan. It is a little that the bed is there. I would like to know about it in the United States. 1.Where in the house is elementary school child doing homework and studying? 2.Is there a desk in your child's room? 3.Do they usually study in the library?
Homework Help - 2 Answers
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My child does not have a desk in her room. She usually studies in our dining room or at school. Sometimes she does go to the library, however most of her studying is done at school.
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my child does his homework at the kitchen table. I've rarely heard of elementary school children doing homework in their room. High schoolers and middle schoolers, maybe. But normally elementary school children do it around other people. It could be in a quiet or loud environment. Normally it doesn't make that big of a difference. I've never seen any studying at the library unless it's during classes with the class. It's very dangerous to leave a young child unattended at the library unless you live in a very small town or know the librarian. But it'd be a school library instead of a public one. And yes there is a desk in my child's room (all of them) but they don't use them except to store papers.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012

High School Study abroad in Japan

High School Study abroad in Japan???
What are some good places and ways to study abroad in Japan in High School???
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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http://www.icu.ac.jp/index_e.html Good luck
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Try US. The Victorville International University and American Centered university aims at providing best courses in IT and Management. The course strength is the first detail to ones success and aims at both theoretical and practical exposure for the subjects. Check at:http://parthaseo.wordpress.com/
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Friday, March 16, 2012

help finding schools in japan

help finding schools in japan?
hi i live brooklyn new york and so i really want to go to japan and learn Japanese my mom says i can go if i can find a school to go to over there because obviously i cant just drop school. but i need help finding a school to transfer too. and because i dont understand japanese i need to find one that speaks english. can someone help?
Japan - 3 Answers
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You can search it by the keywords; american school in japan international school in japan or american school in tokyo etc Most of them in Japan have English pages.
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You need to tell us which grade you are in now. But if you don't speak Japanese, you need to go to an international school, not Japanese schools. It's expensive though. You need $30,000 per year.
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Try Yokota High School in Fussa, Tokyo. http://www.yokota-hs.pac.dodea.edu/welcome/welcome.html Read more about it, research more about it. Find out how you can qualify.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012

My daughter is going to japan for a one year exchange while in high school. Do we buy a cell phone there

My daughter is going to japan for a one year exchange while in high school. Do we buy a cell phone there?
Don't know if it would be less expensive for her to call us/us call her with a phone purchased from Japan or if she should just take her phone from here.
Japan - 8 Answers
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You can unlock cell phone from where ever you live and buy a sim card there
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You should buy a cell phone there, using worldwide on your phone carrier is way to expensive, and because she's only staying there for a year, I recommend prepaid.
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Check out this website, it's pretty informative. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2223.html If I was you, I would call her current cell phone company provider and ask them regarding phoning home from Japan and if their is any plan you could add for just a year to help her be able to call home. Otherwise, just read the information on the website i posted above. Hope this helps, and I wish your daughter luck!
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She would not be able to use her phone in Japan. If she wanted to use a phone domestically to communicate with her friends in Japan she would need to establish a cellular plan in Japan with a Japanese phone. She should bring her notebook computer to Japan and call you using Skype. Having her call you using a cellphone from Japan would make your wallet scream in agony.
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In Japan, phone can be expensive and with contract. You can get prepaid phone or rent a phone here in Japan. Different phone company in Japan have different plan and rate so it is better to check it out.
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Get a pre-paid phone from softbank while in japan.Its a great trustable cellphone company.Dont take your american-contracted phone to Japan.It'll be like 3 bucks a minute to talk with you.
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I agree with the above answerer that Softbank is a good place to get a prepaid phone. But, if she's under 20 (the age of adulthood in Japan) as I assume a high school student would be, she can't buy the phone herself. She will either have to mail a consent form for you to sign, or get someone to buy the phone under their name for her. I had to do the latter when I was under 20, and I'm not totally sure if she'd be able to send the form to the US. A cell phone is almost essential to having a social life in Japan (really; it's not a teenager's imagination), but for talking to you back home, I would HIGHLY recommend skype! It's free and really easy to use. I use it for all my communication back to the US. In any case, it's great that you're sending her! My parents did the same for me in high school, and it was the most important experience of my life. I'm sure she appreciates it :)
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I don't know which country you live right now, but if it is USA, most 3G phones from AT&T, Verizon and Sprint will work in Japan but will cost $1.69 to $2.29 per minute. And, the phone from overseas still have the phone number from overseas. If your daughter's Japanese friend or teacher wants to call her in Japan, they have to call her by placing an international call even though your daugther is only a block away, which is expensive to a caller. If someone lives in a foreign country for an extended period of time and plan to have a life there, by that I mean making friends and communicating with local people, s/he has to have a local phone number there! So, have her buy a phone there. The only problem is, as another poster wrote, she is considered as a minor in Japan and can not purchase a phone by herself. And YOU, as her parent WHO LIVES OUTSIDE JAPAN, can not purchase a phone in Japan as well due to the law since April 1, 2006. So, someone else, like her host family or a school teacher, must purchase a phone for her. If she doesn't use phone so much, a prepaid phone can suffice. In Japan, with a Japanese phone contract, the receiver of the calls do not pay a penny; only callers pay for calls. With a prepaid phone, the phone's user is responsible for paying. So, her host family or teacher, if they purchase a phone for her under their name, will not be botherred by bills. Most post paid contract requires 2-year contract binding, and requires the phone purchaser to be obliged for bills, which may not work for your daughter's case.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Could u help recommend some colleges in Japan

Could u help recommend some colleges in Japan?
I'm a Malaysian,16 years old and i'd like to continue my studies abroad, in Japan, after high school. I still haven't figured out what i want to do yet. So could anyone just recommend a good Japanese college that may aid in my search for a future college?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Meiji Gakuin University does a lot of exchange programs with the U.S. and may be a good choice since they are used to dealing with foreign students. They have both undergraduate and graduate programs. Website (in English): http://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/index_en.html Hitotsubashi University is more geared towards the social sciences but also has exchange programs. Website (in English): http://www.hit-u.ac.jp/index-e.html Best of luck!
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Friday, February 24, 2012

Private music schools in Japan

Private music schools in Japan?
I am looking for a jr. high school (8th grader). I've been reading a lot of mangas (too many) and I was wondering if they have BOARDING schools that are focused on music. This is kind of stupid, but I can't find anything on the internet. Kind of like the school in La Corda D'Oro :) for all you manga readers.
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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Boarding schools usually have a music program
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

How many people are employed in agricultural in the country of japan.

How many people are employed in agricultural in the country of japan.?
i need to find how many people are employed in the agricultural field in japan for a school project.
Homework Help - 2 Answers
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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
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"Japan is an urban society with only about 5% of the labor force engaged in agriculture. Many farmers supplement their income with part-time jobs in nearby towns and cities." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Japan#Urban_distribution
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

In Japan, what are the year groups in high school called

In Japan, what are the year groups in high school called?
I live in the U.K, and your first year in secondary school is called year seven, so could some one help me sort the japanese yeargroups like that? It may sound confusing, so what I mean is like this: Year Seven: Year...(what it would be called in Japan) etc. I'm mostly wondering about Tokyo.
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primary school 1st through 6th year middle school 1st through 3rd year high school 1st through 3rd year I'm assuming you mean middle school by secondary school (which actually usually refers to high school), in which case somebody would be called a first year in middle school in japan
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