Japan

Looking to travel to Japan in the summer of 07' as a graduation gift to myself. But... my friends all have plans of their own so am contemplating on going there on my own for 2-3 weeks. Just backpacking my way around Japan. I just wanted to know, will it be safe for a solo woman traveller to travel around Japan? And how much budget should i be on for the wks i intend to stay there?

Thanks! (^_^)

2006-11-12 05:45:23 · 9 answers · asked by cute_aznshorty 1

please if you know anything about Japanese festive lanterns then please tell me i nurgently need it!
also if you know any good sites on it please let me know
and dont ask me 2 try the search engines coz they dont work!
thanks

2006-11-12 05:01:24 · 3 answers · asked by -x-vitu-x- 5

Have lived in japan for 3 years

2006-11-12 03:24:32 · 9 answers · asked by chigaimasu 2

2006-11-11 22:54:18 · 7 answers · asked by CITYguy 3

My 5 yr old son is half japanese and lived in japan up till the age of 2. Now he is 5 and I am returning back there and I would like to put him in japanese school. He currently doesnt have a large vocabulary but he understands a descent amount. He is in kindergarten in Virginia right now and I am just concerned about the possible shock he may recieve with being in a somewhat different situation. I just feel academically he could benefit more in Japanese school. Feedback....?

2006-11-11 01:37:48 · 7 answers · asked by Kokusai 1

2006-11-11 00:18:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going to be in Tokyo December 28th - 30th. I've read this is their New Year Holiday period and the city empties because people go to their hometowns to visit their families. Does that mean most things (sites and shopping) will be closed?
What things are best to visit while in Tokyo?
Thanks!

2006-11-10 23:47:15 · 4 answers · asked by JacqT 1

are there places here that are strictly selling tea? I don't want to find it in a grocery store. I want like an actually specialty shop. and if so where is one and how do i get there?

2006-11-10 13:35:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 12:49:53 · 2 answers · asked by dotkrick 1

I'm from Tokyo and i wanna know:Is N.Y.C. really great?

2006-11-10 12:19:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 10:52:18 · 11 answers · asked by gandberg 2

Both are martial arts styles

2006-11-10 07:29:18 · 2 answers · asked by mrwee 2

During my 6 months there, I saw many Japanese people that had really terrible teeth, yellow,black,and severely disformed teeth. Why is that when they live in such a wealthy country? I am very interested to know this.

2006-11-10 02:14:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's hot and must do-see and experience in gay Tokyo.
I would love to know more about this special, seldom-discussed aspect of Nippon.

2006-11-09 19:35:31 · 2 answers · asked by Magma H 6

2006-11-09 18:47:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, not in the sense that they exist. There are probably a huge load of schools in Japan where you can take lessons of about any martial art. What i'm wondering if there are TRADITIONAL schools where you can go and study the arts in a traditional way...like really old school. To be honnest, I'd like to know if there still exists a school high up in the mountains where there's barely any electricity, no noise and where just learn some stuff. I might seem like the dumb canadian guy with a simple ignorant mind but I've never been to Japan (sadly) and I was wondering...and I guess watching the Last Samurai might have had an effect on this question.


Bottom line: is there a traditional school where i could learn (and maybe spend a lot of time) studying and learning under traditional conditions?

2006-11-09 16:14:50 · 5 answers · asked by MasterChief 1

I just want to know the weather in japan on December?

2006-11-09 13:28:13 · 6 answers · asked by yuki 1

We live in Okinawa Japan so I have access to any kind of food I just need to know what to make. I was going to dress up in a Kimono and put my hair up and light some candles and have a japanese dinner all ready for him when he gets home. But I need some ideas on how to make it true japanese style and some food recipes?

2006-11-09 13:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by dohm84 4

That is the time currently in Japan?

2006-11-09 10:26:33 · 7 answers · asked by razsports 1

I beleive so since many people from other Asian countries have immigrated there.
What do you think ?

2006-11-09 09:16:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard some conflicting stories about how I can bring my car to Japan. Some tell me that it is easy and some say that the money that I will pay to do it is not worth it. I have a 2004 Mazda MPV and I only owe like $9,000 on it (paid off in one more year). Open to suggestions..... Thanks

2006-11-09 04:32:06 · 10 answers · asked by Kokusai 1

Im in Tokyo in holiday, and as I was walking around Akihabara I noticed some of the famous maids in the street. I asked politely if I could take a photo just as a curious touristy photo, but they politely refused.

Are they allowed to have their photos taken? Is it worth asking any others should I run into them?

2006-11-08 22:29:47 · 6 answers · asked by GLOWlad 2

2006-11-08 19:10:11 · 2 answers · asked by Mario c 1

Hello, I have never taken an Airplane before but next month I will be flying from USA to Philippines. One of my stops is in Narita Airport and after researching about it on the internet I found out that I will need to transfer from terminal 1 to terminal 2. Has anybody actually been in Narita?? Any information or links to webpages about this topic would be helpful.

I Know this airport is huge and I have less than two hours to tranfer from one terminal to the other.

I also would like to know if English (or Spanish) is spoken there and if the signs are translated.

Thank you for your answers.

2006-11-08 15:47:19 · 6 answers · asked by carlos2006 1

I lived in Japan for a couple of years in Hokkaido, and soon may have the chance to work in Tokyo - it will probably be in Shinjiku. For those who have lived/worked there, what was it like? I know all the obvious stuff. My Japanese is fluent, The culture and customs have become my own. The aim of my question is to find out if that area of Japan is REAL Japan, or just over-run with foreign business men. Also any tips/advice etc would be great. Cheers people.

2006-11-08 13:43:01 · 4 answers · asked by twikfat 4

2006-11-08 10:54:19 · 3 answers · asked by Timmy J 1

What are your interests of Japan

2006-11-08 10:01:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going there in the fall and I need to know what to visit.

2006-11-08 07:44:50 · 6 answers · asked by J-MAC 1

2006-11-08 06:29:00 · 4 answers · asked by Ema 3

I've got into a few debates over this and I wanted to clear it up once and for all.

1) The stereotypical Japanese schoolgirl is in a pleated skirt, a sailor top, white socks and pennyloafers. How many schools actually enforce this? Is it as common as the blazer type uniform?

2) How often do those that actually live in Japan eat sushi or sashimi? They're the most recognised food outside its borders, but how often is it eaten in it's country of origin?

3) I've heard a lot of horror stories regarding Nihonjin 'racism' - ie, "All gaijin speak english, don't know how to use chopsticks. Japan is the ONLY country with four seasons." and often asking gaijin, especially Caucasian gaijin, "Can you eat XXX?" (which is really quite rude! Of course I can eat XXX, whether I like it or not is a different matter.) Well, regarding that, is it truly as widespread as that? Would a Caucasian tourist be charged more for services, ie a nightclub, or the like?

I know I sound really ignorant; but help!

2006-11-07 18:41:40 · 13 answers · asked by Aisha C 2