Sunday, February 7, 2010

Why I want to live and work in Japan

Why I want to live and work in Japan?
So, I have to write a 500 word essay on why I would like to live and work as a teacher in Japan. Have always dreamed of teaching abroad, but, in order to make this essay short and sweet, I need to think of some reason I would like to teach there and impress the people reading this essay. What are some highlights that you think would be needed to be included in this essay to make it more appealing?? Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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You want to experience and learn about different cultures "I feel that I will learn more about my culture from living in another because the only way to really understand your own culture is to step outside of it." - me
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If you can't even come up with ideas for an essay, then you shouldn't be teaching in Japan.

How does dating in Japan work

How does dating in Japan work?
If your a American Woman living in Japan for a year how does dating work? I've heard a lot of stories from the male perspective but what about women. Is the 'going dutch' thing true? And what about sex? How are the rules different? BTW- I'm 5'7- Is that going to be a problem?
Japan - 1 Answers
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This is only hearsay, as I am a man living in Japan. I worked with an American woman who is now married to a Japanese man. She is 6'0", by the way. There are taller men in Japan. The thing is that American women are viewed as strong, and many Japanese men prefer shy women. It's not always true, though. Going Dutch is definitely true. Even though I have a girlfriend, we pay for our own meals separately. Sex is sex. Nothing really different. Difference in dating rules are that you don't get introduced to the parents unless the relationship is very serious. Meeting the parents can be a rather formal situation. Public displays of affection are frowned upon. Kissing in public is rarely done. It's a private thing. Holding hands and some hugging are common, though. That's about all I can think of.

Monday, February 1, 2010

How to obtain a passport to live and work in Japan

How to obtain a passport to live and work in Japan?
I'm just want to know how you would do it or if your even allowed to do it? I know lot's of Immigrants do it here in the United States "talking about comming over here to work and live", --Would it be easy to obtain such a thing or would you have to spend a ton of money?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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You need money and lots of it cause the dollar is cheap over there what would you do? the only jobs are working in a factory for low wages or teaching English... If you have a degree in anything you can make a little money teaching but you would have to go there first or send in a resume then get hired from the US or UK but you usually need a photo and a video of your teaching. go to www.ask.com and ask about jobs in japan. good luck ps can you speak japanese cause most people dont!
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You would need a visa to live and work in Japan in addition to your passport. It would be very hard to get.