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 Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:43 pm
'Kay, this is gonna sound really stupid, but... What's Japan's goverment system? sweatdrop
Interesting to know, thanks for this!
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Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:07 am
Ginger.Duckie 'Kay, this is gonna sound really stupid, but... What's Japan's goverment system? sweatdrop Interesting to know, thanks for this! The super, mega compact version of this(which will probably more than a fair amount of misconceptions, so feel free to correct any error I may make) is that it's like the one America has(or perhaps it's more closely related to England's system), with a Legislative Branch(consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors), Executive Branch, Prime Minister and a Cabinet. The Judicial Branch is independent of the other branches discussed, and each prefecture has it's own gov't and it's own system(again, like America). If you examine the system more closely, though, you'll see elements of the old Feudal system are still in place(such as having an Emperor, Princess, and other royalty related ranks and stipulations)
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:41 pm
Wow. This was a particularly interesting read. I've always wanted to travel to Japan (After I learn "enough" of the language, of course) and I had always heard about things discussed here, but never really knew. I'll definitely scan over this thread every once in a while to see what new stories have popped up~
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:52 pm
if you know little japanese, can you go to japan by yourself and survive without making a fool of yourself. sweatdrop
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:29 pm
zamboru if you know little japanese, can you go to japan by yourself and survive without making a fool of yourself. sweatdrop Stick with a Japanese speaker and you should be ok
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:36 pm
I plan on going to japan in five years. can someone recommend me where is the best places to go site seeing.
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:24 pm
On my trip to Japan, I stayed with a friend from college and her family for a week. It was alot of fun, and I really want to go back. It was fun, but I couldn't really understand anything except really basic phrases, so I was really glad I was with someone who could speak Japanese. The only place that people really spoke English was in the airport.
I also spent the day with some students from her university's international club, mostly the people who wanted to go to America eventually; they asked me alot of questions about the USA and what its like living here. They also told me alot about living in Tokyo. They also said if I wanted to visit Japan again I should go to Osaka or Kyoto instead of going back to Tokyo.
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:15 pm
I've Lived in various areas of Japan, and when it comes to the weather, it is important to know when and where you are going. Since Japan has such a large difference in Latitude from the Northernmost areas of Hokkaido to the southernmost tip of Okinawa, where you go and when you go will greatly determine the type of clothing you should pack.
Location:
1)Hokkaido is quite cold, but more than the chill the greatest problem is the snow. Some areas get from 10-20 meters per year (that's 33-66 ft of snow!). This is due to the Siberian winds that cross the Sea of Japan and dump copious amounts on Hokkaido.
2) At the other extreme is Okinawa and Kyu-shu. They are almost sub-tropical and you won't experience real cold weather there, though there is much rain.
3) In general the Sea of Japan side of Japan gets copious amounts of snow, but the Monsoon season isn't as severe, whereas the Pacific Side has far heavier rains in the summer, but snowfall is very light (if it even snows).
Japan prides itself on having four distinct seasons, but in reality much of Japan doesn't have such as outlined above. However depending on when you go you should prepare for the weather.
Seasons:
1) Spring. This is the time of year to watch the Cherry blossoms. It is also the beginning of the school year, and so can be busy. Great time to go sightseeing. Just don't go during Golden Week as it is way too crowded.
2) Tsuyu, or the Monsoon season brings copious amounts of sudden rainfall. It may be a clear sunny day when you exit your home, but it rains can and do come suddenly and very heavily. If you visit Japan during this time, have several extra changes of clothes as well as umbrellas and raincoats. However just as suddenly as the rains come they can stop very suddenly as well.
3) Summer is VERY HOT. This is a very humid wet kind of heat that is very uncomfortable. Even after showering and drying yourself off, you still feel sweaty. You never feel dry nor cool, even with the fan going full blast. The only thing you can do is wear light clothes and have dry clothes to change into. That and just get used to the awful heat. Still the good thing are the various festivals held throughout summer make it a fun time to visit.
4) Fall, One of my favorite times of the year, it is a great time to see the Ko-yo, (changing of the leaves). Much better milder temperatures. Also another great time to go sight-seeing.
5) Winter as outlined in the previous section varies depending on location. If you are in Japan in the Winter, and have a chance to head up to Hokkaido, make sure you see the Sapporo Winter Festival. Great snow sculptures. (Also have some of the famed Sapporo Ramen while there. It's really really good)
Hmmm, anything else?
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 3:29 pm
I really hope to go to Japan at some point, preferably after I graduate high school...
I want to go to Akihabura the most I think. From what Ive seen it seems like my kind of city...other than that Im not picky sweatdrop
My only problem is Im not exactly fluent in Japanese. I can get some basic things but thats just about it as for now [who knows how much Ill know after high school, I could improve a lot] and I dont have any friends in Japan, so I dont have anyone to help me out like you guys mentioned, and I have no idea where Id be staying.
Its all very unplanned :
sweatdrop
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:18 pm
I want to go to Japan for a part of the 2nd semester of 11th grade, in a few years. This forum has helped me a lot. I was wondering which city I should try for... I am loud and noisy, and I like friends like me...
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:22 pm
u should probably go to Tokyo, because it is so crowded and noisy, even though it is a little expensive, but that should not matter much since the dollar over powers the yen.
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:34 pm
Actually, yen overpowers the dollar in relative worth, 1 dollar is about 63 yen or something... And 100 yen used to be equal to a dollar.
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:50 pm
adriannrod Actually, yen overpowers the dollar in relative worth, 1 dollar is about 63 yen or something... And 100 yen used to be equal to a dollar.
Actually $1 = about 100 yen exactly right now. It's possible the dollar will decrease in worth further relative to the yen though, sigh.
And personally, to anyone wanting to visit Japan, I would recommend Kyoto so much!!! You have tons and tons of beautiful culture to enjoy, and if you get tired of that, modern shopping and clubbing and otaku/fujoshi/anime/manga stuff and just about anything you could get in Tokyo is also available in Osaka, only a 30 minute train ride away smile
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:08 am
i stayed in japan for a while and i can say this:
the people in 東京 are rude as heck
but in the town of 名古屋 nice.
Nagoya is a lot like any small city in the US of A
I have been to a lot of them so I should know.
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:04 pm
I went to Japan for eight days back in August, and I'll be going for a short two-day trip come mid-March. The one thing that really stood out to me about Japan was the difficulty that I had in getting around. The crowds of people made it difficult to stop and look at maps and/or signs, and then asking directions was almost ridiculously complicated. Although English education is compulsory, no one was able to understand my questions. If going to Japan, I'd highly recommend brushing up on vocabulary involving situations where you may be lost, as it comes in handy almost immediately. Also, I would recommend packing a lot of patience. Things are crowded, complicated and confusing in urban Japan, and things go much smoother when you have a laid-back attitude. That said, has anyone been to Fukuoka? 3nodding
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