Comments on: Is Japan Expensive? http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/ The adventures of an American living in Japan. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:25:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Steve http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1262 Steve Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:18:50 +0000 http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1262 karl - I haven't seen any issues about visas really. Either people have a spousal visa or a working visa provided by the company they work for. Initially you get 90 days which you can switch over. To me the general society here seems to be nice and respectful. amber - I hope you friend ended with a good experience when teaching in China. Awasthi Sharda Prasad - I agree. Everybody seems supportive and curious about everybody. I've met people from all parts of the world during my stay so far and I haven't heard of any racist situations first hand. Sam - Meeting a girlfriend in Jaapn is probably like meeting a girlfriend in most countries. I haven't experienced anything negative about my relationship, but people have been curious only because I'm from another country. Also don't mistake misunderstanding of your language and culture for racism or discrimination. karl - I haven’t seen any issues about visas really. Either people have a spousal visa or a working visa provided by the company they work for. Initially you get 90 days which you can switch over. To me the general society here seems to be nice and respectful.

amber - I hope you friend ended with a good experience when teaching in China.

Awasthi Sharda Prasad - I agree. Everybody seems supportive and curious about everybody. I’ve met people from all parts of the world during my stay so far and I haven’t heard of any racist situations first hand.

Sam - Meeting a girlfriend in Jaapn is probably like meeting a girlfriend in most countries. I haven’t experienced anything negative about my relationship, but people have been curious only because I’m from another country. Also don’t mistake misunderstanding of your language and culture for racism or discrimination.

]]> By: sam http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1240 sam Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:21:38 +0000 http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1240 karal hey im thinking bout going to japan to live there for a few years give myself some culture. Got a couple questions if you dont mind 1]how did you find ur gf in japan did you do it online an also how do the males there take to it that ur dating there someone told me they would get mad im not sure karal
hey im thinking bout going to japan to live there for a few years give myself some culture. Got a couple questions if you dont mind 1]how did you find ur gf in japan did you do it online an also how do the males there take to it that ur dating there someone told me they would get mad im not sure

]]> By: Awasthi Sharda Prasad http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1234 Awasthi Sharda Prasad Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:18:21 +0000 http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1234 Hi Karl, I am from India {I m dark...!!!} and right now in Japan for my Doctrate and I have many friends from Africa over here. I think the info Amber has is not correct. The Japanese are very good at their hearts and they are always there to help u out and support irrespective of the country or color. So, I would like to say, come and visit this beautiful country....u will not have any problem except the language....!!!!! Awasthi Sharda Prasad Osaka Japan Hi Karl,
I am from India {I m dark…!!!} and right now in Japan for my Doctrate and I have many friends from Africa over here. I think the info Amber has is not correct. The Japanese are very good at their hearts and they are always there to help u out and support irrespective of the country or color. So, I would like to say, come and visit this beautiful country….u will not have any problem except the language….!!!!!
Awasthi Sharda Prasad
Osaka
Japan

]]> By: amber westbrook http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1193 amber westbrook Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:50:45 +0000 http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1193 Karl, Again I am speaking about my friend who taught English in China and not Japan, however, I know that you will be successful and I will keep you in prayer. Amber Washington, DC Karl,
Again I am speaking about my friend who taught English in China and not Japan, however, I know that you will be successful and I will keep you in prayer.
Amber
Washington, DC

]]> By: amber westbrook http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1192 amber westbrook Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:46:53 +0000 http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-1192 Hi, I have a friend who is African American and taught english not in Japan but China. He told me that many of the Japanese admire and respect teachers (not like here in America-how doctors and lawyers are percieved and treated here is how teachers are treated there). However, he found that many had negative perceptions of blacks, these perceptions were gathered through what the media pumps out. Moreover, he said that shades of color are an issue...meaning even within their own race self hatred was learned/taught. Those of ligher shade are considered beautiful and those of darker shade less beautiful. Similiar to how African Americans were brainwashed into believing (fyi-many of my cousins especially in the south have color issues). Although, I am darker than my friend who taught in China he said that once they got to know him many of the stereotypes where thrown out the window and they embraced him. I hope that you have a wonderful experience and don't worry if you have a good spirit others will see it. Shine, Shine, shine. Hi,
I have a friend who is African American and taught english not in Japan but China. He told me that many of the Japanese admire and respect teachers (not like here in America-how doctors and lawyers are percieved and treated here is how teachers are treated there). However, he found that many had negative perceptions of blacks, these perceptions were gathered through what the media pumps out. Moreover, he said that shades of color are an issue…meaning even within their own race self hatred was learned/taught. Those of ligher shade are considered beautiful and those of darker shade less beautiful. Similiar to how African Americans were brainwashed into believing (fyi-many of my cousins especially in the south have color issues). Although, I am darker than my friend who taught in China he said that once they got to know him many of the stereotypes where thrown out the window and they embraced him. I hope that you have a wonderful experience and don’t worry if you have a good spirit others will see it. Shine, Shine, shine.

]]> By: karl http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-604 karl Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:03:51 +0000 http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-604 hi steve thanks alot for the information.i visited thailand and malaysia some years back.People tell me japan is nothing like those people.please tell me a little about life in japan, what are the best cities to live or visit.Surely i cant wait to visit.Do Americans have problem with their visas.sorry for my questions? Wish u all the best. karl hi steve thanks alot for the information.i visited thailand and malaysia some years back.People tell me japan is nothing like those people.please tell me a little about life in japan, what are the best cities to live or visit.Surely i cant wait to visit.Do Americans have problem with their visas.sorry for my questions?
Wish u all the best.
karl

]]> By: Steve http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-603 Steve Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:15:44 +0000 http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-603 <i>karl</i> - I like Japan and it's definitely worth visiting. I'm not an English teacher so I'm not the best source of information about this, but from what I understand... if English is your native language you could get a job if you have a 4-year University degree. If you don't have a University degree you might be able to get a job at a privately owned English teaching company but they most likely won't offer you a visa. If English is your 2nd language, I'm not sure because I've never looked any of that up. For your question about racism, I'm not sure. I've seen foreigners of different races from many different countries so far and I haven't heard any racism complaints from those people I've spoken to so it doesn't seem to be that big of an issue to me. <a href="http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/jero/" rel="nofollow">Jero is very popular right now</a> and I haven't heard anything negative about him (but again, I don't speak Japanese). You might try searching <a href="http://www.google.com/ncr" rel="nofollow">Google</a> to get some more answers to your questions. karl - I like Japan and it’s definitely worth visiting. I’m not an English teacher so I’m not the best source of information about this, but from what I understand… if English is your native language you could get a job if you have a 4-year University degree. If you don’t have a University degree you might be able to get a job at a privately owned English teaching company but they most likely won’t offer you a visa. If English is your 2nd language, I’m not sure because I’ve never looked any of that up.

For your question about racism, I’m not sure. I’ve seen foreigners of different races from many different countries so far and I haven’t heard any racism complaints from those people I’ve spoken to so it doesn’t seem to be that big of an issue to me. Jero is very popular right now and I haven’t heard anything negative about him (but again, I don’t speak Japanese).

You might try searching Google to get some more answers to your questions.

]]> By: karl http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-602 karl Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:04:57 +0000 http://www.japanitup.com/is-japan-expensive-108/#comment-602 hi I am thinking of visiting Japan with my family in june ,is a good idea.I am getting a certificate of teaching english as second language.I am American citizen but black.How are black treated in Japan.Would to hear from u soon. Peace and take care. karl hi I am thinking of visiting Japan with my family in june ,is a good idea.I am getting a certificate of teaching english as second language.I am American citizen but black.How are black treated in Japan.Would to hear from u soon.
Peace and take care.
karl

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