Another Question About Japan?
This is kinda a few questions in one, so, here it goes: We are planning on going to Japan, but we haven't set a date yet. My mom says definitely not this year, maybe in 2008. My twin sister and I are in 6th grade now, so in 2008 we will be in 7th grade. We would be staying for 2 years or more in Japan. (Mom is teaching English.) When do you think we should go?
Also, what are good places for tourist to go in Japan? What shrines should we visit? What sites should we see? What restaurants should we eat at? Where should we shop? Please write everywhere that you think is somewhere we definitely don't want to miss out on! Also, what are some things we should know before we go?
And, one last thing, how old do you have to be to get a job in Japan? This is purely out of curiosity.
2007-02-10 06:41:04 · 7 answers · asked by Answer Queen 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Well, we plan on moving to Hokkaido, but we are going to to a few weeks of tourism first.
2007-02-10 06:50:21 · update #1
Also, what are popular styles in Japan? And how big is the 'thin thing' in Japan? By that I mean how much is being skinny stressed? More or less than in the US?
2007-02-10 07:14:06 · update #2
My Mother Is The One Teaching English. I Will Be In 7th Grade. I Want To Know The Minimum Age You Have To Be To Get A Job. Like, Here It Is 14.
2007-02-11 05:16:34 · update #3
You won't be able to get a job. For one thing your school probably wouldn't allow it, another is you would have to have good command of the language for any place to hire you. You may be able to give private English tutoring lessons, that's your best bet.
2007-02-12 17:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by joninjapan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been in Japan for 11 years and just love it so I'll try to give you some answers.
About food first :-)
Make sure you try yakiniku. This is Japanese style B.B.Q. that was borrowed from Korea. If you like steak you will love yakiniku.
Here is a video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GdnVWnWlp8g
Sushi is a must have too while you're here.
Go to Kaiten sushi and you'll enjoy watching plates of sushi pass you by on a conveyerbelt.
While you're here I would visit an onseni ( hot spring bath) In Ikaho they have great ones. Ikaho is in Guma prefecture.
Coming to Japan in the fall would be a great time because it's cool. Japanese summers are HOT and winters are really cold.
To get a job in Japan teaching English you will need a collage degree in anything so I think this answers "how old you need to be to get a job" question. If you wanted to work at something else, you'd need to speak Japanese.
Get a book that teaches you the Japanese basics. Knowing a little Japanese can help you a lot.
Hope this helps
2007-02-10 20:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by CraigD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow Your Lucky to go over to Japan. I have a freind who is a English Teacher over there. There are a lot of fun things to do from Shopping at Big Eletronics stores like Sony ( Tokyo ) They have a Sega Arcade which is pretty cool. If your going to stay in Tokyo one of my favorite shows on the Travel Channel will be on. If you have the Travel Channel Check Out Tokyo Revealed Feb-19 at 8 Pm or 11Pm Or Feb 27-07 at 5 pm I'm not sure what Time it will be for you depeneding on your time zone. Its a great show to check out and tells you a lot about Japan and what to do there. If you don't have the Travel Channel No Worries Its on Youtube! Part 1-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CypYfQlMdqU
Make sure to watch all of them in order!
Hope You have Fun in Japan! Safe Travels. Good Luck
The Cool Man
thecoolman@taa.zzn.com
2007-02-10 16:45:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont miss Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, climb Mt Fuji, stand under the Hyocentre in Hiroshima, scuba dive Okinawa and snowboard in Hokaido !
Japan is the biggest 'Double Standards' place ive ever been to.
ill let you find that out for yourself.
most school students dont work as they parents pay for everything, and (im not quite sure but) you may need permision from the school to work.
100 yen (Daiso) shop is a great place to buy things. very cheap, everything is 100 yen (about $1 - excluding conversion rate)
get used to being a 'Gaijiin' !
just tell people you are from out of space.
2007-02-10 14:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Jester 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends on what area you plan to do a TCS (Temporary Change of Station).
Now, around the Tokyo area, go to Tokyo Tower, it is awesome!
In Yokohama, is the Landmark Tower.
Nothing good in Yokosuka, except for the Daiei mall, just a 10 minute walk from Yokosuka NB.
2007-02-10 14:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by ZZ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well im going 2 japan over the summer, im going to ritto-shigga and u mite wanna go see some of the old capitals ((kyoto and nada)) also go to tokyo, im not gon to tokyo cuz ritto is 2 far from it, ummm have fun. can u speak japanese? i speak japanes and im goin with my friends marie and my cousins who are also twins but they r in 8th grade, well have fun on yur trip, i think that 2008 is good 2 go it gives u enough time to plan wat u r gonna do, have fun and b safe
2007-02-10 15:01:48 · answer #6 · answered by koi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do ur own homework
2007-02-10 20:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by Tay Tay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋