Orenji Miriku asked:
I’m planning on going to Japan through the Rotary Exchange system, but I’m a little bit confused as to what to bring. I’m planning on going in the year 2009, as it takes 9-12 months to pre-register. I’m going for a full school year as well.
Any advice as well would be great! And plus, I have black dyed hair. Do you think that if I keep it ONE color that they won’t mind?
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Tokyo101 added these pithy words on May 27 08 at 2:33 amjust be prepared to deal with examination hell!
Japanese Schools are very strict, students clean the school after school hours+like a traditional japanese home you have tow pairs of shoes to wear (one outside and other inside)
you take off you outside shoes and putt on clean shoes to wear inside school
Jurin O added these pithy words on May 30 08 at 3:10 amI live in Japan so I can write pages but… I’ll keep it short and cool.
Well in Japan it is very strict (good thing I go to an International school) so you should be ready for that. But the teachers hate people who try to be teachers pet. The culture is different (as you should know) but nowadays, it is like the states. They don’t walk around with kimono, or geta. But Japan has great food. You should try sashimi (it might be disgusting because it is raw) it is really good with soy sauce, sushi (as you know), udon, soba… There are so many and they are all really tasty. You don’t need to be confused on what to bring. Its just a place with A LOT of people (it depends on where you are going I live in Osaka and it has lots of people). And it is a lot like the States. Bring what you need to stay over somewhere. Don’t be afraid of going. Be confident and have a nice time in Japan.
I’m going to tell you this again but be confident!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve added these pithy words on May 30 08 at 11:30 amJust pack as if you were going to study across the country. I lived in Tokyo for a year and a half, so your experience might be a little different than mine, unless you’re in a big city.
A couple of things that are hard to find, or hard to find at a comparable quality level are stick deodorant or anti-perspirant because it’s hard to find and toothpaste because it’s not as good. If you don’t read Japanese too well (which may not be the case), take some basic medicines so that you don’t have to go find them at a shop which could be a rough situation. Other than that, you won’t have too many problems with finding daily needs.
I don’t know about the hair because I wasn’t in the same situation but I think if you’re not too flashy about it by changing the color a lot or having multiple colors, you should be fine. I think generally you’re not supposed to have dyed hair at Japanese schools but I could be wrong.
Have fun because it will be a great experience.
bluemoonmemory added these pithy words on May 31 08 at 10:39 pmThere are exact four seasons in one year in Japan so that you need to wear at least 3 kinds of daily clothes such as Summer, Winter and Spring/Autumn. I mean all tops, bottoms and underwears.
If you are not petite size like Japanese, you’d better prepare those at your home town with shoes/heels. boots are very helpful to go out in hard Winter.
Your House medicines are also very helpful if you have some problem. Kotex made in Japan is also usually not evaluated by nervous foreigners.
If you are good sleep lover, don’t forget your favorite pillow and stuffed toys. Note book PC, i-Pod, Game machines, digital camera and CD player would be useful. Cellphone too, you may take rental and/or prepaid one though.
Regarding hair color dying, it depends individual school policy but you’d better ask house master who is rules.
There are so many strict rules and totally fifferent system from USA but also good opportunity to promote your knowledge enlargement during you stay and study in Japan.
Enjoy and love people so that they will love and enjoy you.