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Q. I'm a girl who wants to travel to Japan my self. I feel the best knowledge to starting is from the people who navigated through the bureaucracy and cross cultural labyrinths them selves. So please anyone share your story and help me.
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Hey, just like to introduce myself, my name's Kate, and I spent a year over in Japan in Okazaki, close to Nagoya. There I stayed with two host families and attended school an 1 hour away from my hosts.
It was a pretty amazing, eye opening experience for me, and made me grow up a lot (I was 16 when I went over) Because despite having a host family for support, simple everyday things I had to rely on myself, e.g. getting from one place to another, breaking down communication barriers between my peers, etc.
Japan is a wonderful place, with a mix of traditional and modern culture. The people vary between one another just like any other culture out there. Though I noticed when I was over there that they all shared very group orientated thinking and are very kind, liked to help others. Also for some people I met, they were very nervous to talk to me as they thought I could only speak English but were surprised when I wiped up a conversation out of no-where in Japanese. :) (so if your planning to go, try learning a bit of the language so you won't have problems with language barriers as much)
Transport in Japan is very efficient and they have lots of different types that can help you navigate through any city. Transport is also relatively cheap as well, which is a bonus, however if you consider going by Shinkansen (bullet train) thats a different case (prices range $50AUS above) In comparison to Australian transport, it was like a god send and prevented me from having to wait over an hour just to go two stops :)
You'll also notice upon arriving in Japan that there is a interesting popular culture (or you already know). During my stay I noticed that I slowly became interested in their trends and resulted in my buying too much merchandise, some of those things include stationary with cute characters on them, key chains, bags, plushies, etc. you name it >< so warning, you may want to want to buy everything!
I can't help but still be in awe by all the different places and scenery that makes up Japan, things from the rice fields near surburban residential areas to hidden temples and shrines on side streets to views of the city at night, its breathtaking.
Well I can't really cover everything I did and see when I was there but its something to experience yourself. Everyone's experience will be different, I think. So hope you find the information you need and you have a wonderful time travelling in the future in Japan! :)
Hey, just like to introduce myself, my name's Kate, and I spent a year over in Japan in Okazaki, close to Nagoya. There I stayed with two host families and attended school an 1 hour away from my hosts.
It was a pretty amazing, eye opening experience for me, and made me grow up a lot (I was 16 when I went over) Because despite having a host family for support, simple everyday things I had to rely on myself, e.g. getting from one place to another, breaking down communication barriers between my peers, etc.
Japan is a wonderful place, with a mix of traditional and modern culture. The people vary between one another just like any other culture out there. Though I noticed when I was over there that they all shared very group orientated thinking and are very kind, liked to help others. Also for some people I met, they were very nervous to talk to me as they thought I could only speak English but were surprised when I wiped up a conversation out of no-where in Japanese. :) (so if your planning to go, try learning a bit of the language so you won't have problems with language barriers as much)
Transport in Japan is very efficient and they have lots of different types that can help you navigate through any city. Transport is also relatively cheap as well, which is a bonus, however if you consider going by Shinkansen (bullet train) thats a different case (prices range $50AUS above) In comparison to Australian transport, it was like a god send and prevented me from having to wait over an hour just to go two stops :)
You'll also notice upon arriving in Japan that there is a interesting popular culture (or you already know). During my stay I noticed that I slowly became interested in their trends and resulted in my buying too much merchandise, some of those things include stationary with cute characters on them, key chains, bags, plushies, etc. you name it >< so warning, you may want to want to buy everything!
I can't help but still be in awe by all the different places and scenery that makes up Japan, things from the rice fields near surburban residential areas to hidden temples and shrines on side streets to views of the city at night, its breathtaking.
Well I can't really cover everything I did and see when I was there but its something to experience yourself. Everyone's experience will be different, I think. So hope you find the information you need and you have a wonderful time travelling in the future in Japan! :)
What should I get my 13 year old cousin who lives in Japan for Christmas?
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I haven't seen my cousin for 5 years. I want to get her something special for Christmas this year. She's a Scorpio girl. I'm not sure what she's into now otherwise I would give more details. What are 13 year old teens into in Japan?
Thanks for all your help! Please do not waste your time asking and commenting how being a Scorpio is relevant to my question.
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If she is Japanese, I would probably get her some stuff a 13 year old in America would like. My host sister flipped out when I brought her Seventeen Magazine and Bonnie Bell lip gloss (go for the soda flavors if you do that). Also, Abercrombie and other brands are huge there. Get an Hollister bag on sale and fill it with cute American stuff. I am sure she will love it.
Also, middle school girls tend to like cartoon characters like Disney princesses or Pooh. You could try that too.
If she is Japanese, I would probably get her some stuff a 13 year old in America would like. My host sister flipped out when I brought her Seventeen Magazine and Bonnie Bell lip gloss (go for the soda flavors if you do that). Also, Abercrombie and other brands are huge there. Get an Hollister bag on sale and fill it with cute American stuff. I am sure she will love it.
Also, middle school girls tend to like cartoon characters like Disney princesses or Pooh. You could try that too.
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