Is Destination-Japan.com Good for traveling to Japan?

Question:

I'm planning on traveling to Japan in August-September, and will be going all alone. It'll be my first lone trip overseas, and I'll admit that I'm quite nervous about it...but I'm sure it'll be a great, unforgettable experience. I'm wanting to go through a travel agency on this first trip, and I'm really thinking about using www.destination-japan.com, but I was wondering if anyone here has used them - or if anyone knows where I can find some reviews on them.
I know they are managed by H.I.S. International Tours, which is supposed to be a very good travel agency (from the reviews I've read).

I know they're legit and everything, I'd just like to hear experiences or something.

The prices seem to be 'ok', I guess. I'd love recommendations for other agencies if anyone has any. Thanks in advance.

Answer:

when i was living in japan i used iace. they were pretty good

Why is it so important to be polite in Japan?

Question:

Do you also have to be polite when you're in a bad mood?

Answer:

It's a cultural development that comes from their isolation. Japan's population has only grown, but the island remains the same size (obviously). The traditions of people living in such tight quarters must accomodate for the average frustrations it causes or else there would be rioting and fighting non-stop. This means that forcing politeness (even when insincere) is a way to circumvent problems before they happen.

In which decade was Japan MOST economically successful?

Question:

In which decade was Japan MOST economically successful?

A. 1990s

B. 1970s

C. 1940s

D. 1980s









_________ help(s) regulate the earth's temperature and the depletion of the ozone.

A. The atmosphere

B. Acid rain

C. Greenhouse gases

D. Carbon dioxide

Answer:

I know this is an assignemnt question so i will just say the 1970's and do the rest yourself you lazy bugger:)

I would like to go to Japan. What places should i visit?

Question:

Is there anything i should visit like parks, mountain trails, schools, shops etc. Money isnt a problem for me, i have that covered. any suggestions?

Answer:

The must see cities in Japan are Tokyo and Kyoto. Attractions in Tokyo include the Asakusa district famous for Sensoji temple and Nakamise shopping street; Meiji Shrine; The Imperial Palace; Ginza and Harajuku. Read more on Tokyo here http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Kyoto offers the full traditional Japanese cultural experience. Kyoto is renowned for its abundance of delicious Japanese food & cuisine and historical importance. Kyoto attractions include Kiyomizudera; Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion); Ginkakuji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion); Nijo Castle; and Heian Shrine. Read more on Kyoto here http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

I also recommend Nara which is close to Kyoto http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Hiroshima is a great experience and very moving http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Takayama in Gifu is a smaller some say more charming version of Kyoto http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

When and how long is the summer vacation for students in Japan?

Question:

how long and what month does the vacation start and end for elementary, middle school, high school and college students start and end. and how old do you start high school and college in japan?

Answer:

Oh, no one is giving a correct answer.

On elementary, junior high and high schools, it's between July 20th (or so) and the end of August. It means the new semester starts on September 1st or so.

For colleges, each college has their own schedule. Generally, it's longer than other levels. They have summer vacation until September 20th or so.

You start high school at 15 and college at 18.

Where are some good places to live in the USA that has ..?

Question:

culture, arts, concerts, low cost of living, less crime nice young family friendly neighbor hood with many different cultural back ground for Japanese, American couples? I know Japanese community tend to be in New York City, Chicago, LA or California some where, but do not really like that Japanese pressures. huge cities sounds nice but too expense and high in crime. Forget about the South its bit of a twilight zone down there, North sounds nice, but people seems to be loud and rude.... If you are a local of where you grew up, that may be different and I hope you like it where you live. But that is not I am asking. :-)

Answer:

Columbia, Maryland...I think N.Y or N.J might have a reputation for loud & rude but not most of the North East....you might want to look for states that have high I.Q levels....I still think the state I live in specifically in Columbia, MD would be best for you.

What is the difference between にとってand に対して?

Question:

Please use example sentences! Thank you!

Answer:

just simply think

にとって= for, to

わたしにとって、かぞくは　たいせつな　たからです。
My family is very important treasure For me.

に対して=against, opposite, toward
彼は、私に対しておこっている。
He is angry Toward me.


hope it helps

What are the carry on restrictions for Japanese domestic flights?

Question:

I'm flying from Kobe to Okinawa and back for Golden Week, and I'm trying to figure out whether or not I'll have to check luggage on the flight back, since I'll be buying omiyage for my coworkers and friends.

Answer:

Best to check with the airline, but if not connected to any international flights, the bag weight limit is comparatively small.
About 15kg for checked-in bags. If you have an international ticket, then the international rules will apply. The same restrictions apply as international - for carry on, no liquids over 90ml, including gels, pastes, etc. And you can't carry things like knives.

What is the significance of sticking chopsticks in a bowl of rice at a funeral?

Question:

I know you're not supposed to do it while eating but why is it done at a funeral in the first place, what is the symbolism?

Answer:

It is an offering to the deceased. It's only done at funerals in Japan, so that is why it is bad manners to do so at a restaurant or someone's home.

Is it safe to buy things from Japan via online shopping?

Question:

I've heard on the news that radiation level is big, and has spread in near countries of Japan. Thing is, i want to buy from a shop located in Kanagawa. I don't know about the radioactivity in this area, but i seriously want to know if it's safe to buy. Is there any danger? Don't get me wrong, but im really concerned.

Answer:

You heard wrong. There is no danger in buying Japanese products. The only dangerous areas are in or a stones throw from the nuke plants. And that's in the north east part of Japan. You have nothing to worry about. If there was any dangers it would be killing off the people who sell the stuff !

Who Is affected by the Radiation In Japan?

Question:

I been looking all over the web and I can't find the right answer. Like who is most affected? will it affect the market ? can radiation affect peoples health in Japan and all over the world? is electricity a problem ?

thanx guys I really need this one =]

Answer:

According to articles on the web and TV reports

HEALTH
・Two power plant workers were affected by radiation and got injured.　They got burned on their feet and legs, treated at once. Things were going well.
・Another woman was exposed to higher-than-safety-level radiation during her work. She was transferred to another section soon after that.

Electricity
・Rolling blackouts were under way in Tokyo Electric Power Company area and now suspended. It's not clear when they will be carried out again.
(Tohoku Electric Power Company announced the possibility of rolling blackouts just after the quake , but weren't realized after all.)

Market
・Shipments of vegetables and raw milk from part of Fukushima and prefectures around it were banned.
・Fishermen in Ibaraki and Chiba suspended their fishing activities after radioactive fish were discovered off Fukushima.

And as the cheapest902 answers, residents around the power plant were forced to evacuate.
I want to express my sympathy to them.

Google, and you'll find articles about those.
　　

A question for "haffu"...?

Question:

Just out of curiosity, what features did you inherit from your parents? Do you look more like your Japanese half, or your other half? And ultimately, do you consider yourself Japanese, or not? Kind of a strange question, but I'm just curious. :P

Answer:

That isn't really a polite word anyone should use. I have a male friend who has a white father and a Japanese mother. He looks white. I have another friend who is married to a Japanese lady. Their daughter looks Japanese. So I'm sure there's no set answer for this.
What they consider themselves may depend on where they live. My friend here is 100 % American and has no interest in his Japanese half.

Average Japanese heights now?

Question:

I was curious about this. This is a question for natives and people who have visited Japan. I am a girl who's adult height is 5"5... in cm that would be 165? Is that too tall? I plan on going to Japan one day, and I don't want to be seen as weird... or too tall. I would feel so weird...

>.<

So would I stick out too much?

Answer:

The average height for a woman in Japan is 158.8 cm (or about 5'2") and a man is 171.2cm (or about 5'7"). Sure, you might be a little taller than average, but is it that bad? It's not by that much, and I don't think someone will look at you and say "Oh my gosh, she's 5'5", that's crazy!" So don't worry about it ^_^

Please answer..(: what is the weather like in Kagoshima, Japan... Phuket, Thailand.... and bangkok in November?

Question:

I ask and no one knows... I mainly need it for Kagoshima Japan. or anywhere near it... and then Phuket and bangkok. in mid/end of november. what clothes should I bring? how's the water and rain. ? thanks. (by water I mean.. rough. nice. etc)
THANK YOU!!!

Answer:

Kagoshima will be slightly cold or cool during November. Around 12-15 degrees Celsius during the day. A light jacket or sweater will do. And maybe a scarf too..
Bangkok and Phuket will still be hot and humid. Around 30-32 degrees Celsius maybe. So bring light clothes like shorts, tank tops, etc.

Will a Japanese boy ever like me?

Question:

Alright for of all I am still young so I have my whole life ahead I know this and I am a very diverse person and I still always keep that door open for any individual who loves me for me but I am really interested in the Asian Culture mainly the Traditional Asian Culture Like Japanese History or The Geishas and I really respect the elderly and Traditonal Moral and Educational Vaules I am also open to other cultures at the same time but I wonder would am Asian Guy even like a Black girl like me.

 I mean I hear all these negitive things like how Asians only like their own or White and How they do not Find Black girls Attractive Physically I think I mean I am s nerd Average looking I am descried to my friend's as Sweet, Down to Earth, Shy, Quiet and very Nice but something also happen last year this Asian boy(Chinese) that I used to like treated me badly and called me ugly because I wasn't an Asian Girl and I just thought about what his heart was like not his Looks but I just wonder since I would like to move to Japan one day. 

And since the Asian culture likes light skin will any Asisb boy like me for me if I go there Will one Like me by the contents of my Heart and not the Color of My Skin Thank You,.

Answer:

My answer is probably going to sound a bit cheesy but I truly believe that if there is a dream in you, it's meant to happen. Dreams are not something that people create but what gods plant in their hearts so that people would know which path to choose in their lives. Maybe the "Japan thing" is the path you should walk.

There are 130 million people living in Japan and, of course, they all have different tastes. Once I stumbled upon a Japanese dating site and many Japanese teenagers were interested in meeting blacks ONLY. I never see why there is a trend to think that whites are better than blacks. Why in Takeshi Kitano's movies foreign actors are always black (not a typical blonde American foreigner type).

This is a website about Asian-Black community http://euphorialuv.wordpress.com/ Just to proof that your pessimism is wrong. Forget about "a Black girl like me" thing please :)

Japan's trading barrier?

Question:

what are they?

Answer:

Your answer was asked and answered before as in the link below;
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…
I think the answer holds true more less even today.

Will Sadakazu Tanigaki become Prime Minister?

Question:

Answer:

In Japanese politics, the head of ruling party becomes PM. So if there is an election someday (we will have it in 2013 at latest) and LDP wins, he will become PM.

What would you find in a store/shop in Tokyo, Japan?

Question:

Answer:

Yukata
Kimono
Happi
Jewelry/Accessory
Fans
Tea sets
Sake
Umbrella
Chopsticks
Kokeshi dolls
Daruma dolls

check this list:
http://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/e-web/educ…

Can someone translate this Japanese address into Romaji/English?

Question:

〒107−8301　東京都港区赤坂9−6−35　株式会社EPICレコードジャパン マネージメント部気付　(person's name) 宛

Answer:

just and advice in case u r sending something by post, it is better to print the address, I sent some stuff in romaji but some of it did not arrive. esp names in kanji are very important

Is there any food drives going on in Late May for Japans Disaster?

Question:

Me and a couple of people are working on a EAST Lab project to help Japan. We decided to do a food drive to help out. The thing is, we need to find a way to ship to Japan. We already tried Red Cross and Salvation Army. Can you please help us?

Answer:

Well you can always donate stuff like clothes, shoes etc to the charities on the ground via their local subsidiary

Can anybody translate this please?

Question:

こん
こんこん
ＳＫＹＰＥの方が　音がいいね♪
チャットはyahoo でして　会話はSKYPE
で
できますか？　ＯＫ？
ＳＫＹＰＥ　アドレスは　kenken0094 です。

Answer:

Click, click.
Skype has better sound.
Is it possible to chat on Yahoo and have conversation on Skype? OK?
My Skype address is kenken0094.

Japanese transition word/phrase "teyo koto de"(??) meaning and proper usage?

Question:

So I hear this all the time and cannot find any information about it. It is usually said very fast so I am not sure I spelled it right. (Sometimes it sounds like "TOyo koto de" sometimes "TE...") Any explanation (with any applicable kanji too (: ) would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Answer:

I think it's either "toiu koto de" or "teiu koto de" to be accurate.

Well, it's used in many ways.

One usage is "well" or "then", when you want to start conversation.

Japanese Help Please? (2 Questions)?

Question:

1. Choose a correct statement.
There are no Japanese style fast food restaurants in Japan.
There are no Western style fast food restaurants in Japan.
うどん are served in some fast food restaurants in Japan.

2. Choose what is available in Japanese hamburger shops?
すしバーガー
テリヤキバーガー
そばバーガー

Answer:

um the third one for 1)... and number 2 for the 2nd question.....cause who eats sushi burgers XP

Are there any websites that explain what the contents of japanese video games are?

Question:

I've been wanting to get Way of the Samurai 4 and Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan from this website that sells Japanese video games, but my dad told me to see what the ratings of the games are and what kind of content is in the game (In other words, do either of the games have sexual themes) I saw the back cover of both games and they had the sexual themes sign on the back. I went to the CERO website to look at their ratings, but that wasn't really any help at all. Are there any websites that say what kind of things these games have in them?

Answer:

Have you tried play-asia.com?

They sell games from Japan and such, providing information as well like the genre, version, players, release date, etc. Some people provide their comment on the game too and their have ratings that people vote on.

I hope this helped at least a little bit!

Topic for a paper...something cool created by Japan?

Question:

I have to do a short paper on something interesting that was created in Japan but is known/used all over the world. Having trouble coming up with something. Does anybody know any useful, interesting Japanese-created things that are popular everywhere?

Thanks!

Answer:

Sony Walkman

Is There A Japan Town?

Question:

I was wondering since there is a China Town, and I know a Korea Town in Las Vegas and California. So does anybody know?

Thanks to whomever answers, much appreciated!

Answer:

Three in California: San Francisco, San Jose & Los Angeles...

Do you know in schools in japan that will allow piercings or hair dye?

Question:

just wondering

Answer:

It depends on which schools.

They allow it at college level. But most schools at high school or below do not allow.

But it depends on each school after all.

Do you know in schools in japan that will allow piercings or hair dye?

Question:

just wondering

Answer:

It depends on which schools.

They allow it at college level. But most schools at high school or below do not allow.

But it depends on each school after all.

How to become an ALT in Okinawa, Japan?

Question:

Answer:

To work in Japan you need a four year degree ( BA / BS ) to qualify for a work visa. You also need a job offer before you get there.
I'll guess you mean assistant language teacher ?

Is the cite Japan-Guide.com a good cite for a penpal? Does it cost anything or make you upgrade?

Question:

I'm looking for a Japanese pen-pal who I can help learn English and who can help me learn Japanese and learn more about the Japanese culture.

Answer:

Yes I have found several Japanese penpals through that website. Their Penpal service is free. You only pay if your intend to find someone for romance, in which case the web site will redirect you to an appropriate pay site. But if you are looking for just Penpals, Japan-Guide.com is free and will work just fine.

What is the Australian equivalent of Japan’s “prefecture”?

Question:

Answer:

Japan isn't a federal system so the states, territories and provinces of Australia, Canada and the US aren't really a parallel with the prefectures of Japan. It is about as close as you can get though. Don't forget that Tokyo-to and Osaku-fu are the equivalent of prefectures, not cities.

Can you do exchange student to Japan for 2 months?

Question:

Im just wondering if you can do exchange student to Japan for 2 months cause im thinking about going???

Answer:

you have to go through exchange companies to do it. do some research and you will see.

When will Mr Taxi PV by SNSD be officially released? ?

Question:

The official date of the music video release was supposed to be today the 27th of April. But I don't see it anywhere on iTunes or YouTube. I'm just wondering if they're going with American time, where tomorrow is the 27th, because America is one day behind here in Australia

Answer:

it released today in April 28 (America Day)
here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzTFTdUSw…

How do you pay http://www.animate-shop.jp/ if you're living overseas?

Question:

by proxy services?
If so, any recommendations?

Answer:

Isn't it this shop?
http://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/

Well, they do not say they will ship internationally. So you can't order if you do not live in Japan.

Is it safe to travel to japan?

Question:

With everything happening there, I'm just curious to know of it's safe. and if not will ever recover?

Answer:

Yes, it's safe...You wouldn't even be allowed in the problem areas that are in the north east.

What Does this Japanese Term Mean?

Question:

"wakare sewa"

Answer:

There is no word like that in Japan.

"wakare" and "sewa" exist as each single word as another says.

How safe is travel to Japan now?

Question:

I need to travel to Tokyo in mid of May. Is it safe to travel to Tokyo after considering the tremors and radiation? Please let me know the current situation, so that I can decide to travel or not. And also I am a first time traveler to Japan, please give me some tips to follow.

Thanks

Answer:

Tokyo is safe and business as usual. There are no harmful radiation reports in Tokyo and the aftershocks are normally happening but not so oftenly now. And most aftershocks could be below M 5 now, the ones you'll never notice it's happening.
For first time travelers, you'll have no problems just make use of your common sense and instinct. Road signs, train signs and warning signs in Tokyo have English translation on it.
Enjoy while in Tokyo

Help with translating Japanese?

Question:

My friend sent me this but when I translate it, it's not making sense. What does this mean? "ほしいかのじょがみる。でも、かのじょはぼくにおこている"

Answer:

It's so awkward as Japanese created by machine translation.