How would be weather condition in Japan in December?

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I will be travelling to Japan Tokyo in the month of December. How would be the weather conditon in Japan in december and can I alone go and see the various places that time?

Answer:

Well, where in Japan will you be? The weather isn't the same all over Japan. If you're going to be in Okinawa it will be a fairly tropical climate. But if you're in Hokkaido or the Japanese Alps region, expect lots of very cold and very snowy weather. Places like Kyoto and Tokyo might get cold but may not have snow at all.

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to go alone and see things. But you need to keep in mind that December isn't a bit tourist season in Japan. So on the one hand you won't have a lot of crowds to deal with, but on the other hand some things (like a lot of the shops in Arashiyama in Kyoto) might be closes or might have limited hours.

What are the top 10 talent agencies in japan? particularly, acting agencies..?

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Answer:

I dunno sorry.

But I know for one that AMUSE has some good actors...I want to work in that company... :)

English tutoring in Japan while studying abroad. Anyone have any advice/experience?

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I'm going to go to Japan next year to study abroad. I would like to teach English or just do some independent tutoring. Have any of you done this? Any advice? (Where to get teaching curriculum, what qualifications would be helpful, how to advertise/find students, etc). How much Japanese should you know? Can you tell me about your experience? Thanks :)

Answer:

"Depends" is the best answer to give.

It really depends on the students needs. Some might prefer someone who can speak Japanese to explain things, others do not. Curriculum will vary from student to student from general conversation to TEFL instruction. Some students just want to talk, others want you to explain grammar points and help pass an entrance examination. It varies.

Instruction of English sounds easier then it actually is. Merely speaking English people think it's easy to teach, not really. But like I said, it depends on what the student is looking for. I've met plenty of folks who come over thinking it is a walk in the park only to realize that they themselves cannot remember the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs.

Any case, you're better off trying to work part-time at a company, many companies hire part-time instructors who are on student visas. At least with the company you don't have to worry about getting a curriculum (one is provided to you), they usually provide you some sort of training (varies from company to company) and you get students assigned to you to teach inside your own class or room at the office/school. Much much better then the dirtbags I see charging 1500yen at Starbucks.

Help with going to Japan at 14?

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Hi Guys,
I've always loved experiencing the world, even though I'm only 14 ( going into highschool ).
Anyways, I've been given the oppertunity by a family member to stay with them for a year, or until I finish highschool in Japan. You see, when I grow up it's my dream to live in Japan, and I think this oppertunity would be amazing to get to know the culture, and learn the language first, so I took it.

Anyways I'm leaving soon, but Im so scared because I don't speak ANY japanese, other than saying Hello.. :P I don't know anything about Japan!

I'm european ( white ) so will I fit in? Im going to a big city in Japan by the way.

Do you have any tips? I'm so afraid because Im going into highschool too, and I know I won't understand anything!

Nothing is going to stop me from taking this oppertunity, I know I can get through the hardships, as I know there will be some.

But do you have any tips for me? About the culture? Will I fit in being white ( please don't take this as I being rascist ) ? What will they think of me not knowing anything at all :P ?

ANY tips about Japan would be helpful!!

Thankyou all so much!

Answer:

>Do you have any tips? I'm so afraid because Im going into highschool too, and I know I won't understand anything!

Japanese high school is not compulsory. So you need to take and pass its entrance exam to join. You can't join them if you don't speak any Japanese. 14 is not age to go to a high school in Japan anyway. It's age to go to a junior high school.

What do you mean by staying with a family member in Japan? Don't you stay with a family member now there?

Addition:
>And you have to take an exam to get into a public highschool? I've never heard of that before

Yes, you have to, no matter if you go to a public or private high school. Japan is not Canada. We have other rules. And as I said, 14 is not an age to go to a high school in Japan.

>No, right now I live in Canada, I'd to going to Japan to live with an Uncle and Aunt.

I don't think they will give you a visa to stay in Japan if you stay with your uncle or aunt. You must live with either one of your parents.

Can anyone translate 頭に何かついとるで and 頭にうんこ乗せてるな for me?

Question:

頭に何かついとるで

頭にうんこ乗せてるな

Online translators aren't making any sense.

Thanks!

Answer:

I don't think they are good words... They are too rude.

頭に何かついとるで = あなたの頭に何かがついています
There is something on your head.
You are putting something on your head.

頭にうんこ乗せてるな
You are putting **** on your head.

How do you say this is great in japanese?

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hello. i would like to say "this is great! please show us more" in Japanese.

thank you!!!

Answer:

これはすごい
kore wa sugoi!

How easy is it to teach with a friend in Japan with a chain school?

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A friend of mine and I are looking to move to Japan and teach English through one of the major chain companies (Aeon/Amity, ECC, Geos, etc) but we were hoping to be assigned to the same area so we can make the most out of our time together. I've read that some companies aren't too interested in placing people together.

We're not concerned with living together so much as living near by.

Does anyone have any experience with such a situation and/or a recommendation of one company over another for keeping people together? Thanks!

Answer:

I don't know why you stick with those national chains. There are smaller English schools in Japan.

If you found a job there, it's not likely that you 2 will be located in distant places because smaller schools do not have many schools across Japan.

Looking for Cheapest flight from the US to Osaka Kansai (KIX Airport)?

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My fiance' and I will be flying out of the US to Japan, specifically the Osaka Kansai (KIX) airport and I'm looking for the cheapest way to get there. I'm willing to fly to another aiport in the US first (like O'Hare or Seattle) if that helps keep the cost down. Has anyone made this or a similar flight before? Any recommendations or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

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You don't say anything about where you are starting from, or when you are going - it makes a huge difference. Delta has a non-stop flight from Seattle to KIX, and UA has a non-stop from SFO, but depending on where you're starting from you might not be able to make the connection.
Otherwise, you'll have to go to a bigger city like Chicago and fly by way of Tokyo, or Seoul.
At any rate, if you want to check lower airfares, try sites like
http://www.kayak.com
http://www.mobissimo.com
Oil prices are coming down, so if you can wait until after October 1st to have your ticket issued, you can also probably save a few hundred dollars in addition to the cheaper fares after summer.

Do post offices in japan offer US cash exchange service?

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I know so far that post offices let you take out yen from debit/visa cards using ATM machine, my question is whether they also exchange liquid cash for yen. I am traveling with US dollar cash, do they accept it? Or should I exchange all my money at the airport, however I ve heard that narita airport takes away a big chunk of commission

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Yes, but not all - in fact only the largest of them do. But all of them have ATMs that you can use and they have menus in English. Actually you will get a much better exchange rate using your ATM.
If you want to exchange dollars for yen, the larger post office is a good place to do so. You don't have to use a bank at all if you want. The Narita Airport Post Office is on the 2nd floor, you can get some yen with your card, and just go to any large post office when you get to your destination.

Can you recommend me some hostels in Japan?

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I´m going to be in Tokyo, Nagano, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Chiba and if you recommend me another place I´ll totally consider it

Answer:

One big site to see is at
http://www.jyh.or.jp/english/
But there are other alternatives as well, try
www.newkoyo.com
www.sakura-hotel.co.jp
www.shrek-watta-house.com
www.tamaryokan.com
www.tokyoryokan.com
www2.dango.ne.jp/kimi/ryokan.html
www.libertyhouse.gr.jp
www.juyoh.co.jp/
www.palace-japan.com/english/index.html
www.palacesidehotel.co.jp
www.o-e-h.com
www.Kyotojp.com
www.hotel-toyo.jp/
www5.ocn.ne.jp/~innkawa/page007.html
www.khaosan-tokyo.com/en/original/
www.khaosan-tokyo.com/en/kabuki/
http://kshouse.jp/tokyo-e/facilities/ind…

In fact if you have never been to one before, I recommend you try a Japanese inn (ryokan) at least for a night for the experience.

Average height for men and women in Japan?

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Answer:

I could either.....

1- Run around with a tape measure for a few years
or
2- Refer you to Google, which turns up Wiki as the first choice, which has your answer in it.

I'll go with #2. Google ''average height of Japanese" and click on the Wiki reference. You can compare that to other races while you are at it.

Have you ever use the JAPAN BUS PASS? can you recommend it?

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I read about this pass from Willer Express... does anybody knows about it?

Answer:

The Japan Bus Pass by willer is one of the best travel passes out there for budget travelers.

If you are tight on a budget, it's something to seriously consider.

Overnight highway buses (operated by Willer) go to many places in Japan from the major cities. You do certainly save A LOT of money when compared to taking the train, in addition you save money by not having to stay in a hotel if you are taking an overnight bus.

Certainly a good option for budget travelers.

Popular clothes stores for teens?

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Where in japan can I buy Juniours clothing that's good quality? Can I order off line? It doesn't matter what type of clothes really :D

Answer:

forever 21 ;) !

Compliments in Japanese?

Question:

Please list polite compliments I could use while I'm out in town with Japanese speakers, like I like your outfit! Or u could add some more, arigato! :D

Answer:

I like your outfit!
- sore iine!
- sore kakkoii (that's cool)
- sore kawaii (that's cute)
- suteki desu ne (----? too polite between close friends)

I could add some more but don't know what you will want to say....
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Are there any good places in Tokyo to get a roast?

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I've been in Japan a little over a month now and something I'm really missing is roast vegetables (like pumpkin, carrot, potato, etc). Are there any decent places that offer that kind of stuff on their menus that anyone knows of?

Thanks heaps!

Answer:

Cook your own

Tokyo Airport Lounge Fee?

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Coming from Seoul. I have a 9~10 hour layover in Tokyo (and then another 10 hours in LAX, f*ck) next week .. wondering how much the Airport Loungue fee for the day is? What are the benefits (free drinks/snacks/etc)..? Thanks.

Answer:

What airline are you using?

I answered another of your questions and suggested you consider a lounge at LAX.

Delta apparently does not require that you be a Delta customer to buy a day-pass to their lounge. They have two locations at Tokyo/Narita and one at LAX:

http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/a…

The pass is $50 and would be good for a "day" of travel, which would let you use the same pass in both Tokyo and Los Angeles.

http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/a…

American, Continental, and United appear to have the same "day of travel" rule as Delta but they >may< require that you be customer, or customer of a partner airline.

Would I stick out with high-heels a lot in Japan?

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I'm 5'5,5" tall, (166 cm or so) and I usually wear shoes with 3-4 inch heels. Would I stick out too much? What is average height for girls between 15-18 in Japan?

Answer:

You wouldn't stand out. The average height is about 5"4 or 5"5, and many girls wear high heels

Trekking gear - cheaper in Taiwan or Japan?

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I want to buy trekking gear (down jacket, fleece pants, gloves, day-pack) and I will be traveling to Taiwan and Japan on work, so thought of buying it from there. Considering I want to stick to the renowned brands like North Face or Mountain Hardwear, would these products be cheaper in Taiwan or Japan?

Since I am staying in Singapore I know products here are more expensive than the US, I just want to check between Taiwan and Japan - where should I buy. Anyone has any experience?
Thanks in advance.

Answer:

What do you think? you don'y need to be a genius to figure out that it will be much cheaper in Taiwan than Japan (assuming you buy from the unofficial dealers). They will probably be some slight differences if buying from official stores for example