hey. i'm coming to japan soon. and also i'm filling the application for work holiday visa hopefully i get it!! i would like to stay there for a while.
You should do language videos (like one a week) in which you present common "must know" phrases to know when visiting Japan. With your mastery of pronunciation, that would be a great additional feature to your (already great) videos.
LOL the earthquake doesn't effect me at all. Like seriously, if people in Japan are going on with their normal happy lives, why should we start worrying about travelling to japan for such a short period of time and dying? If someone really died from excessive exposure to radiation for just 2 days, I have to say this, it's fate.
As I don't have much money and live out in the middle of no where, I was wondering if you have any suggestions for language learning web sites? Also, I've had the dream of going/moving to japan since i was little, no way my dream will be easily derailed. >:)
It has not changed my decision to come to Japan. I think it is ridiculous that people are calling back their people because it is "dangerous." I know it's been awhile since the occurrence happened but I was wondering how well and how quickly the people responded as far as rebuilding and such. It has made me appreciate Japan soo much more. :) Much love Japan <3
If anything, the earthquake and the tsunami has only made me like Japan even more! I want to go there to help clean the mess up and maybe open up a little youth hostel for kids with no home to go to and stuff. Thank you for putting the Japanese videos up!
Hey I was just wondering, it's been a couple months since you posted this, and you supposedly learnt about a lot of boring stuff, so why have you still not made a video?? I don't want to be rude but you've kept saying you were gonna do it :( I'm interested to know what you do, what sort of teaching you do, how you applied, and how you do it!!!
I'm really wondering about cost, and how. Like I herd visa's are hard to get. Where ever I look it's ether saying that to get a job I need a working visa but to get that I need to have a job there already. It confuses me Dx
I am going on a one year exchange to Yokohama for my 2nd year of High school and I would REALLY LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT VISAS and Schools! I want to move to Japan once I graduate and become an English teacher! please~~~ ><
Hey Ciaela, a little late, but i wanted to say that after the earthquake I realized how short life could possibly be and decided that I will come to Japan in January 2012 no matter what. I have been putting it off for a long time, because I wanted to live life with my significant other, but this is something I've always wanted. A week after the Earthquake I told my dad I wanted to go FOR REAL this time, and he said he would help. I work two jobs now. I will be in Japan 2012. No doubt.
It doesn't change that much the way I see Japan. I'm still thinking about it as a country that I really want to see. I did some research too, and "The Yamasa Institute" seemed the most interesting place (thought there wasn't many places well described enough).
A comparison table with different places and host, food, residences/campus thing would also be nice.
Show us your work or you'll have worked for nothing ! ;)
but my parents are starting to refuse my exchange trip plan :C
If your school doesn't accept the grades/work you do in Japan do you have to go for another year back at home or are there programs that give you credit for the school year? etc.
My opinion hasn't changed in regard to the general earthquake effects. On the contrary, I would still like to come and if possible even to help Japan if possible, but I won't deny that the radiation scares me. I still have some time to go before I get my degree so I'll be keeping a sharp eye out to see if the radiation issue worsens or improves. In the meantime, as I keep my fingers crossed for Japan, information regarding how to get to and what to expect in Japan is always gladly received.
@sobekflakmonkey That's a good story! But I already knew that! I suspected so when aforementioned long lost cousin added my public facebook account a few weeks back! BOOM~
@Ciaela would love to know what you know (O.o) about the costs of living in Japan or of just visiting Japan well thanks!!!! and thumbs up! if you're interested about this too
@sobekflakmonkey That's a good story! But I already knew that! I suspected so when aforementioned long lost cousin added my public facebook account a few weeks back! BOOM~
@Ciaela Bahahaha! Yeah, my dad told me you lived in japan and stuff, then I saw one of your video's re-posted by my uncle on Facebook after the earthquake and such, very informative. :)
this "impending nuclear disaster" has made me want to go even more! i want to contribute in the help for japan and show up the rest of the gaijin who all wussed out of the country that welcomed them.
I was devastated about the earthquake & tsunami but it didnt scare me fm wanting to go &I still CANT WAIT 2 go 2 Japan! Life anywhere can be dangerous so dont let an earthquake stop u fm going 2 Japan if its something youve wanted 2 do!(although I'm hoping it means there will be less JET applicants next year so I have a higher chance of getting accepted :P I hope you do post the video about visas and language schools! Im interested in hearing what you have to say about it :) Love your videos!
Ciaela I'm going to Japan in July I'll first land in Narita than I'll go to Nagoya and then Tokyo and then Hiroshima and afterwards to Hokaido! Although my parents don't agree with my decision,I'm still going,I'm 18 years old and I can take my own decisions, but I got something to ask u! Is the radiation still a problem??Where do u live and If I go how can I help?? Thanks, I hope u reply me!
We still love japan and still want to go to Japan. So please still make the video!!! I've been wanting you to make a video about the schools in Japan for a long time. Thanks!!! Love your videos by the way!!!
We still love japan and still want to go to Japan. So please still make the video!!! I've been wanting you to make a video about the schools in Japan for a long time. Thanks!!! Love your videos by the way!!!
Hi, guys. I put the link to the site where you can check the Geiger Counter at Hino, Tokyo in the profile of my channel. The upper graph is showing the present number of the counter, and graph below is showing the number before disaster occurred. Please check the site for your reference.
I actually still wanted to move to japan. I wanted to see what kind of work i can look for, im currently working in the computer field and would like to see if there are opportunities there...
Planned to lead a group of HS students to Japan in March 2012 but now must wait and see how things settle in Fukushima. The parents of these kids will not let me go if things remain so up in the air...
i've always wanted to go to japan and even after the quake i still do and when i said i was still going everyone i told was either quiet or gave me a weird look....do not know why.....but my question is when you have a passport how long can you stay?
I still plan on coming. I am interested in coming after I graduate college, so I would like information on if it is normal if they have Japanese classes at night for working professionals that also provide visas. Or is an employer expected to provide the visa? I am hoping to do freelance journalism so I don't really think the latter would be an option for me. Thank you!
You can get a student visa.. working hours and types of work are limited. Also I think the class needs to be full time. So no.
>I am hoping to..
You need a course, a job or a spouse to get a visa. Freelancing is only really open to A: people that have a Japanese spouse, B: People that have been here long enough and not done anything really stupid and have gained Permanent Resident status or have manged to self sponsor. This is all on MOFA's site..
Hi! I was planning on going to Tokyo, for my 4th time. The reason why I won't, even if I've already bought my flight tickets? Easy, just look at what's happening these day in Fukushima. They're keep on telling people not to be afraid of anything, keep on say the danger limit is way higher than it really is and so on.
I'd like to go to Tokyo anyway, but why should I risk my own life when I can go when it's sure it's safe?
Actually, I came to your channel just now to look up which school you went to so that I could compare the costs, lengths of classes, etc... to Yamasa Institute, which is the school I've had my eye on for five years. So, in short, YES! Make the video ASAP because if ~THIS~HADN'T~HAPPENED~ than I would be one massively happy viewer!
I would love to hear more about the Visa's and such. I mean, can one become a 'resident' of Japan from say,,, United States? Through marriage & such? I know of the programs to teach English in Japan, but the age limits imposed rule me out. I'm a bit older apparently than they allow.
Wouldn't it be great if everyone that subscribed here got to meet in Japan for lunch?
Oh Oh, I've got a question!!! I know you're not a Travel agent or anything so I guess I just want your opinion. Do YOU THINK that this disaster will lower or increase to cost of traveling to and living in japan?
@RusconiDom I wouldn't quite say that, I don't really want to go to Japan RIGHT NOW. Only because of the increased risk, but once that is all squared away I would still love to go.
I was still soo keen to go to japan but i was talking to my mum about it and well shes not as keen as me because of the radiation...anyone care to fill me in on what they know?
Before the earthquake, I was planning to study in Japan next spring semester. I still plan to go! However, I notice one boy in my Japanese class is worried about going now. He says he may not even pursue learning Japanese anymore! It is hard for me to believe.
for all people, except if you go to tohoku area, there is no risk to go in japan.. stop to be afraid like that >_>
This is not the apocalypse.. I say that cause in france, french media exposes the situation in japan like that : Aaaaah !! Apocalypse!!!!! We are all going to die !!!...
Is having a 'O' Level certificate enough to qualify me for a school in Japan ? is living there expensive ? where can i find a dorm ? Can a foreigner get a scholarship there ?is it dangerous at night if i wanna grab a snack or two ?
And then this happened lol...one of the doctors from the hospital I work just left to help out over in Japan. I would go help too, but I'm at Uni working towards becoming a nursing practitioner. If anything the recent events make me want to head back to Japan asap, unfortunately I have too many commitments....as for ideas on vids, I enjoy watching scenes of beautiful sights around Japan..I just subbed, so havn't watched many vids. But I really enjoyed Date with Ryuhei..vids like that are cool :)
The current radiation wouldn't stop me from going to Japan. In my town, where I live since my birth now, it's still twice as high as in Tokyo -- and it has ever been on that level, or even higher. The only thing I can recommend is: Don't panic because of the radiation!
I still wish to go to Japan. I go to a school with an international program, and every year they take students to Japan during the summer. I was planning to go this year but because of the earthquake we can no longer go. Thankfully though many students talked the principle into just postponing the trip until October. I'm planning to graduate early, so I can study aboard in Japan for a year! I want to go regardless of the earthquake. I LOVE JAPAN!!!!!! XD
it seems you dont realize how we are having a hard time everyday such as blackout , aftershocks EVERYDAY!!! and food , commodity shortages in metro Tokyo area because you live in Fukuoka,
Not in any way! I think everyone who wants to make a go of it in Japan knows the risks. I guess my only problem Is I don't have a University Degree which makes things a little harder so any help there! thanks xx
Heck yeah I still want to go to Japan. But I don't have enough money to go right now anyway...V_V; I think you should still upload the video, I'd like to see it anyway.
I don't know what everyone is talking about, earthquakes happen everywhere. Everyone freaking out and acting like Japan is a hazard zone for daily earthquakes..... Life goes on and the country remains. It is over. Everyone leaving because of this (shaky camera) just makes us look like we are afraid and we do not trust Japan.
Getting to Japan is still my goal! :D Please continue with making your informational video.
I got friends going to Japan in May. If I had the money I'd go too. Its not scary really, I mean they are doing everything in their power to get the nuclear under control. And Japan just happened to be close to two tectonic plates, should be a while till another such earthquake happens.
I almost have my visa done and I'll be in Fukuoka in July. I'm not going to a language school though. I'm teaching myself the language and will live there for a couple years.
I was supposed to leave on an exchnge to japan last month but that got cancelled. I have some questions here..so, What kind of jobs are you doing to support yourself? and what were the difficulties of getting into a university in Japan. Thank you!
Of course I still want to come to japan =) I want to come in 2 years after I finished high school. It's my dream to come to Japan one day and nothing on earth can change that =)
I was supposed to go to Japan at the end of May for a two week study tour through my school, but they moved it to the end of December. I was really looking forward to going in May.....but at least I still get to go and will now spend New Years in Japan...
Some of the foreign students at my school have left for good. A classmate or two have split and few more are actually still thinking about leaving....and this is in Kyushu. It`s kind of frustrating.
Maybe some info has changed because of everything. For example, language programs in the Tokyo area may have more openings while Osaka andschools Kyoto will have an easier time filling seats, which influences the time needed to apply and be accepted and the easiness of getting into a program.
I want to go there in the next couple of years! learning Japanese starting from last week! I would be interesting in hearing any negatives you can think of? Thanks <3
I have a friend who was actually on his way to Japan for a vacation when the quake happened. He didn't make it out of the country when it started showing up on the news, but him, his wife, and his two kids went anyways.
As for me I'd still love to go to Japan. My question is if I magically landed a job while on a tourist visa what would I need to do for a work visa? I've heard things like I'd need to leave the country for a little bit then come back?
@CrimsonEXE You`d go to the closest Japanese consulate and get it changed there. I got mine changed from a work visa to a student one. I didn`t need to leave the country to do that.
My decision about whether to stay or leave haven't changed! I still want to stay in Japan...although...my folks are a bit...no A LOT worried. >-< Now I just got to convince them. At least for now i'm in Kyushu so they still let me stay but if it was Tokyo, I don't know.
Nothing has changed about my dream of going to Japan!
First, a little tourist visit for a week maybe next year..
But i plan to at least get my associates degree first...
My question relates on getting a job. And needing an associates, bachlors, masters? Which is ENOUGH to get a decent job? I dont why but i feel Kyoto calling me. Or even the Kansai region. I would like to know about continuing my education there.
do i really have to give up US citizenship in order to be a Japanese citizen?
heh, Actually I was in the process of selling my house to go to Japan. I signed the papers,,,,, and. well you know. I think I'm still going to go anyway. But, I will probably fly into Kansai, and see how things play out in tokyo before I head that way. If anyone knows of a Japanese company that needs a pilot, let me know :)
I'd love to slam your goddamn head through a wall but the radiation in Japan will surely fuck you proper. Enjoy the flight stupid! Drink toilet water. The govt. told the Associated Press it's good for you.
The disaster didn't affect my plans to go to Japan at all. I wasn't planning to go there in near future, and after the disaster I'm still not planning to do so. :þ
Im looking at going through JET Program...do you have any information about that? I already am getting my passport and working on all the paper work. I just wanted to see what your thoughts on it were.
I don't know you but that doesn't change the fact that I don't want you to die! I'm not a doom and gloomer. Fact is, it is beyond dangerous. You will die! The Japanese govt. are crying on -Associated Press- interviews and all over - Russia Today- television because the country is gone!... Don't be a fool. Research it yourself for 5 minutes!!!!!... Or fly yourself to your own death...
@hangman057 Be careful, because someone will believe you. Look up facts on IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) website, not the bullshit from newspapers. :-)
DEAR GOD!!!! SOME1 HELP ME SHAKE SOME SENSE INTO THIS CHICK! THE RADIATION LEVELS IN JAPAN ARE 100,000 TIMES OVER THE LEVEL OF DE3ATH! IS THAT CLEAR!? PICK UP A NEWSPAPER! WATCH THE NEWS! FUCKING GOOGLE IT! I WANT TO GO TO JAPAN TOO BUT JAPAN IS GONE!!! IT IS A NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP! THOUSANDS OF SCIENTISTS ARE ALREADY DEAD TRYING TO CLEAN IT UP! THE WINDS HAVE BLOWN RADIATION TO 15 STATES IN THE U.S. AND CONTAMINATED THE WATER! WAKE THE FUCK UP! IF YOU GO THERE YOU WILL DIE! DEATH! 666! WAKE UP!!
@hangman057 I think you're overreacting just a tab bit, but considering the that US government is evacuating its citizens, I don't know why anyone would go to Japan at this point tin time.
I'm not talking about drinking toilet water in Mexico on a drunk bet. We r talking about exposed nuclear reactor cores. I'm not going to be nice about it. You are fucking retarded if you travel or stay there... It's like playing russian roulette with a fully loaded gun. Fuck it though. Stupid people can't stand being told they're stupid. Try and prove me wrong and you lose... I'm not even shocked anymore @ how dumb some ppl are.
We were planning to visit my in-laws in May (husband is Japanese), but we were basically told to stay away for now, because life isn't normal or comfortable right now. Sad to postpone. :( But I figure if the family feels strongly enough to actually say it's not a good idea, we shouldn't burden them with worrying about us too. Since they are in Saitama & Tokyo, hopefully once things become normal again we can replan a trip, maybe in the fall.
After a huge earthquake, the plates finally released all stress. There shouldn't be another large earthquake in that area and areas surrounding there for a good time unless the plates didn't release all the stress yet.
I live in san francisco, meaning I'm completely screwed as there will be something huge no matter what within the next 40+ yrs.
Are there scholarships for the school/ how do you acquire a visa/ Is it better to go long term then short term/ who (if you do go to the school) pays for your food and housing T.T
I am interested in going to Japan! I might do a study abroad in the summer of 2012 :D
But i don't know where to study yet.
Two of my friends want to apply to Sophia University. I haven't really looked into it but It's in tokyo they said and i was kind of thinking of going somewhere not in a big city. I would of coarse like to make trips to the big cities.
I'm not sure why i feel this way. lol.
A school that i was told is popular amongst students at my university is Kansai gaidai.
I think that this is a minor setback for japan but unless it falls into the ocean (2012 much?) i would love to visit, maybe not live there because i love my america idiots... i mean where else will Getting naked lead to movie rolls, clothing line and maybe a singing career?
It did not affect my decision about getting an internship in Japan, but my academic advisor told me not to go. I love Japan too much, so I ignored her. Radiation could be everywhere (which I know it's not) and it is still a healthier country than the good old US of A. JAPAN FOREVER!
If I had to to die in any country, I would LOVE to perish in the greatest country in the world, JAPAN!! I don't care if the entire land was to vanish under the sea, IM THERE!
I still wanna come to Japan, but the nuclear thing scares me... when my dad went through something like this back in Chernobyl, he told me such scary things of what happened to the people there.... so I am actually scared.... but I still really wanna come.... but I'm 13, so....yeah. I don't think my parents would be happy, but in 7 years? Totally. So my question is, how is it in Japanese schools, and how different are Canadian schools to Japanese ones?
Although I'm not looking to good to school in Japan, I am still interested in traveling there. I went on a trip in parts of Honshuu for two weeks last summer, and I'm looking into another for summer 2012. Even with all that's been happening in Japan now, I'm still looking forward to going :)
My decision wasn't effected. The Company that I was traveling with canceled the trip at the last moment. We WERE fully paid and we didn't leave until Fall of 2011.
It sucks. But I would still be going if it wasn't for that.
hey. i'm coming to japan soon. and also i'm filling the application for work holiday visa hopefully i get it!! i would like to stay there for a while.
trollworkout 1 day ago
Didn't catch a thing you said, the cuteness blew my mind..
Ok, wait, Japan.. Urrhh..
spritsengiggle 1 week ago
You should do language videos (like one a week) in which you present common "must know" phrases to know when visiting Japan. With your mastery of pronunciation, that would be a great additional feature to your (already great) videos.
wordsworth727 1 week ago
LOL the earthquake doesn't effect me at all. Like seriously, if people in Japan are going on with their normal happy lives, why should we start worrying about travelling to japan for such a short period of time and dying? If someone really died from excessive exposure to radiation for just 2 days, I have to say this, it's fate.
LucyZCU 1 week ago
this is like i was going to and then i took an arrow to the knee
hotcheese352 1 week ago in playlist Uploaded videos
what are japanese pet shops like?
ChappaMan17 3 weeks ago
lol "prease"? someone's turning japanese! :P
wheeler1 3 weeks ago
it hasn't effected me at all
Natsuko2424 1 month ago in playlist More videos from Ciaela
o no that happened!
TheMRINOMAN 1 month ago
It took me till the end to understand why she shook the camera.. >.>
xMarvincmarvinx 2 months ago 3
As I don't have much money and live out in the middle of no where, I was wondering if you have any suggestions for language learning web sites? Also, I've had the dream of going/moving to japan since i was little, no way my dream will be easily derailed. >:)
BarsilaiBlue 2 months ago in playlist Blogs, Talks, FAQs
It has not changed my decision to come to Japan. I think it is ridiculous that people are calling back their people because it is "dangerous." I know it's been awhile since the occurrence happened but I was wondering how well and how quickly the people responded as far as rebuilding and such. It has made me appreciate Japan soo much more. :) Much love Japan <3
PlatinumSkullz 5 months ago
If anything, the earthquake and the tsunami has only made me like Japan even more! I want to go there to help clean the mess up and maybe open up a little youth hostel for kids with no home to go to and stuff. Thank you for putting the Japanese videos up!
jimyjamyninjas 6 months ago
0:08 scared the crap out of me
Casper1005 6 months ago
ii would still love to hear your video about going to japan :)
hidarichan81 7 months ago
and then... and then... AND THEN!!!
ataryo 8 months ago
I'm definitely still going Japan when I can. It just... might take a little longer...
animeanime654 8 months ago
Hey I was just wondering, it's been a couple months since you posted this, and you supposedly learnt about a lot of boring stuff, so why have you still not made a video?? I don't want to be rude but you've kept saying you were gonna do it :( I'm interested to know what you do, what sort of teaching you do, how you applied, and how you do it!!!
Cyrus150 8 months ago
How old do u hav to be!!
And also wat program can u do?
smileforever1020 8 months ago
Didn't change me wanting to go at all. :3
I'm really wondering about cost, and how. Like I herd visa's are hard to get. Where ever I look it's ether saying that to get a job I need a working visa but to get that I need to have a job there already. It confuses me Dx
Xiicciix 8 months ago
Please tell me everything about visa's and schooling in Japan!!
Mute1214 8 months ago
So, if you have a few misdemeanors on your record but no felonies and the last one was before 2000, can you still be able to get employment and visa?
TubaBuddha 8 months ago
I came when everyone was leaving!
papasan12 9 months ago
I am going on a one year exchange to Yokohama for my 2nd year of High school and I would REALLY LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT VISAS and Schools! I want to move to Japan once I graduate and become an English teacher! please~~~ ><
PineAppleLipgloss 9 months ago
I STILL WANNA GO TO JAPAN !!! PLEASE POST IT ANYWAY !
rinrinri101 9 months ago
I'm leaving for Japan in 3 weeks. Got 2 months there this time!! What are some definite dos and don'ts for first time visitors?
GaijinAbroad 9 months ago
If anything i want to go more now to help the people in need! If you know of any ways we can help when we travel to Japan i would love to know! :D
Pietrina5 10 months ago
no
Milelke92 10 months ago
is fukuoka ben much different from osaka or tokyo ben?
rhysmuir 10 months ago
I still want to gooooo so badly.
HarukaNUsagi 10 months ago
I'm stil going xD
leshaleshalesha 10 months ago
AND THEN THIS HAPPENED!
lol
creamiorange 10 months ago 28
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So many people are trying to convince me not to go to Japan.. which is ridiculous.
ofthemonster 10 months ago
hey Micaela... IMO,, you look like Maria Sharapova... =)
but your much prettier... =)
30maisa 10 months ago
Hey Ciaela, a little late, but i wanted to say that after the earthquake I realized how short life could possibly be and decided that I will come to Japan in January 2012 no matter what. I have been putting it off for a long time, because I wanted to live life with my significant other, but this is something I've always wanted. A week after the Earthquake I told my dad I wanted to go FOR REAL this time, and he said he would help. I work two jobs now. I will be in Japan 2012. No doubt.
happyinthedark 10 months ago
I still wanna visit Japan. I've got a question, does the locals in Japan understand English?? [? o ?]
Striker00p 10 months ago
It doesn't change that much the way I see Japan. I'm still thinking about it as a country that I really want to see. I did some research too, and "The Yamasa Institute" seemed the most interesting place (thought there wasn't many places well described enough).
A comparison table with different places and host, food, residences/campus thing would also be nice.
Show us your work or you'll have worked for nothing ! ;)
RedSword69 10 months ago
it is a really is a tragedy about what happened to japan. but....
I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IF YOU PUT UP THE VIDEO. earthquake or no earthquake i want to go :)
MirGoesAcoustic 10 months ago
I'd still go
It's not like the entire country is a danger zone
Tsukune64 10 months ago
I want go to so much more
but my parents are starting to refuse my exchange trip plan :C
If your school doesn't accept the grades/work you do in Japan do you have to go for another year back at home or are there programs that give you credit for the school year? etc.
Massofwaffles 10 months ago
My opinion hasn't changed in regard to the general earthquake effects. On the contrary, I would still like to come and if possible even to help Japan if possible, but I won't deny that the radiation scares me. I still have some time to go before I get my degree so I'll be keeping a sharp eye out to see if the radiation issue worsens or improves. In the meantime, as I keep my fingers crossed for Japan, information regarding how to get to and what to expect in Japan is always gladly received.
Zikau 10 months ago
Hey, Micaela, I would definitely like to hear about language schools and visa's! oh yeah, AND I'm your long lost cousin, hows that for a comment?
sobekflakmonkey 10 months ago 9
@sobekflakmonkey That's a good story! But I already knew that! I suspected so when aforementioned long lost cousin added my public facebook account a few weeks back! BOOM~
Ciaela 10 months ago 6
@Ciaela would love to know what you know (O.o) about the costs of living in Japan or of just visiting Japan well thanks!!!! and thumbs up! if you're interested about this too
:P
realseikatsu 7 months ago
@sobekflakmonkey That's a good story! But I already knew that! I suspected so when aforementioned long lost cousin added my public facebook account a few weeks back! BOOM~
Ciaela 10 months ago
@Ciaela Bahahaha! Yeah, my dad told me you lived in japan and stuff, then I saw one of your video's re-posted by my uncle on Facebook after the earthquake and such, very informative. :)
sobekflakmonkey 10 months ago
this "impending nuclear disaster" has made me want to go even more! i want to contribute in the help for japan and show up the rest of the gaijin who all wussed out of the country that welcomed them.
rockinsocks13 10 months ago
Im never going to give up >_< Im Still Going To Japan Believe It!
PoseidonAMVs 10 months ago
I was devastated about the earthquake & tsunami but it didnt scare me fm wanting to go &I still CANT WAIT 2 go 2 Japan! Life anywhere can be dangerous so dont let an earthquake stop u fm going 2 Japan if its something youve wanted 2 do!(although I'm hoping it means there will be less JET applicants next year so I have a higher chance of getting accepted :P I hope you do post the video about visas and language schools! Im interested in hearing what you have to say about it :) Love your videos!
joynd 10 months ago
Do people ask about the radiation? Is that an issue? Is it safe to eat pocky?
PiercingTheSky 10 months ago
How do people in Japan respond to tall people? I'm almost six feet tall, (I'm a girl) and I'm afraid it'll be awkward >.<
PunkPlaidKitty 10 months ago
Ciaela I'm going to Japan in July I'll first land in Narita than I'll go to Nagoya and then Tokyo and then Hiroshima and afterwards to Hokaido! Although my parents don't agree with my decision,I'm still going,I'm 18 years old and I can take my own decisions, but I got something to ask u! Is the radiation still a problem??Where do u live and If I go how can I help?? Thanks, I hope u reply me!
Markdoteashow 10 months ago
Myself and two others are still going to Japan (Kansai) at the end of May. Nothing is going to stop us. And then..... we'll have a great time!
Sorry - don't have any questions though.
wickedmuso 10 months ago
We still love japan and still want to go to Japan. So please still make the video!!! I've been wanting you to make a video about the schools in Japan for a long time. Thanks!!! Love your videos by the way!!!
IchigosPengin 10 months ago
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We still love japan and still want to go to Japan. So please still make the video!!! I've been wanting you to make a video about the schools in Japan for a long time. Thanks!!! Love your videos by the way!!!
IchigosPengin 10 months ago
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IchigosPengin 10 months ago
Hi, guys. I put the link to the site where you can check the Geiger Counter at Hino, Tokyo in the profile of my channel. The upper graph is showing the present number of the counter, and graph below is showing the number before disaster occurred. Please check the site for your reference.
wonderousjapan2009 10 months ago
I actually still wanted to move to japan. I wanted to see what kind of work i can look for, im currently working in the computer field and would like to see if there are opportunities there...
pokemage 10 months ago
Ciaela,
Planned to lead a group of HS students to Japan in March 2012 but now must wait and see how things settle in Fukushima. The parents of these kids will not let me go if things remain so up in the air...
Bootherr 10 months ago
i've always wanted to go to japan and even after the quake i still do and when i said i was still going everyone i told was either quiet or gave me a weird look....do not know why.....but my question is when you have a passport how long can you stay?
bosstanaka88 10 months ago
I see no problem with less English teachers.. really if they run home because of OH NOES RADIATION!!?!? then they didn't really want to be here.
donpalmera 10 months ago
is very funny how you think we the audience talks XP
michaelpm 10 months ago
I still plan on coming. I am interested in coming after I graduate college, so I would like information on if it is normal if they have Japanese classes at night for working professionals that also provide visas. Or is an employer expected to provide the visa? I am hoping to do freelance journalism so I don't really think the latter would be an option for me. Thank you!
SamanthaBaehr 10 months ago
@SamanthaBaehr
>Japanese classes
You can get a student visa.. working hours and types of work are limited. Also I think the class needs to be full time. So no.
>I am hoping to..
You need a course, a job or a spouse to get a visa. Freelancing is only really open to A: people that have a Japanese spouse, B: People that have been here long enough and not done anything really stupid and have gained Permanent Resident status or have manged to self sponsor. This is all on MOFA's site..
donpalmera 10 months ago
I would really love to see this video!
Marieila 10 months ago
Hi! I was planning on going to Tokyo, for my 4th time. The reason why I won't, even if I've already bought my flight tickets? Easy, just look at what's happening these day in Fukushima. They're keep on telling people not to be afraid of anything, keep on say the danger limit is way higher than it really is and so on.
I'd like to go to Tokyo anyway, but why should I risk my own life when I can go when it's sure it's safe?
Anyway, I'm looking forward you video too ;)
alerikku 10 months ago
Actually, I came to your channel just now to look up which school you went to so that I could compare the costs, lengths of classes, etc... to Yamasa Institute, which is the school I've had my eye on for five years. So, in short, YES! Make the video ASAP because if ~THIS~HADN'T~HAPPENED~ than I would be one massively happy viewer!
awrightiv 10 months ago
I would love to hear more about the Visa's and such. I mean, can one become a 'resident' of Japan from say,,, United States? Through marriage & such? I know of the programs to teach English in Japan, but the age limits imposed rule me out. I'm a bit older apparently than they allow.
Wouldn't it be great if everyone that subscribed here got to meet in Japan for lunch?
nekrosproj3kt 10 months ago
@nekrosproj3kt
This is on the MOFA site. You can get permission to stay in Japan if you have a Japanese spouse.
You can get married and get a spouse permission to stay stamp in your passport 2 weeks later.
You can apply for permanent resident status and even become "Japanese" after something like ten years.
Japan doesn't allow dual nationality, so you would technically have to give up your American status.
Really.. youtube doesn't need videos about visa's.. its on the MOFA site FFS.
donpalmera 10 months ago
good one
pavelzolnaj 10 months ago
Oh Oh, I've got a question!!! I know you're not a Travel agent or anything so I guess I just want your opinion. Do YOU THINK that this disaster will lower or increase to cost of traveling to and living in japan?
blck15yrold 10 months ago
@RusconiDom I wouldn't quite say that, I don't really want to go to Japan RIGHT NOW. Only because of the increased risk, but once that is all squared away I would still love to go.
blck15yrold 10 months ago
i love how your eyes get all wide as your talking. lol
dengekitomato 10 months ago
Going to Tokyo for 2 weeks in 10 days, then 2 and a half month backpacking through the rest of the country after. Cya <3
Tonygoeswild 10 months ago
I was still soo keen to go to japan but i was talking to my mum about it and well shes not as keen as me because of the radiation...anyone care to fill me in on what they know?
RockPrincess102 10 months ago
I would like to know about the culture differences and how you should act to people in Japan! So that I don't go there and offend everyone :)
D4v30h 10 months ago
I really like your videos, lots of charm *subscribed*
Can't wait to go to language school! :P
LivingstonJLA 10 months ago
Before the earthquake, I was planning to study in Japan next spring semester. I still plan to go! However, I notice one boy in my Japanese class is worried about going now. He says he may not even pursue learning Japanese anymore! It is hard for me to believe.
RyokoandYami 10 months ago
i want to know about scholarships. :)
chourinamaria 10 months ago
Please make the video ^_^
Regardless I am coming to Japan. I just need to find out how lol.
Charmiagne7 10 months ago
for all people, except if you go to tohoku area, there is no risk to go in japan.. stop to be afraid like that >_>
This is not the apocalypse.. I say that cause in france, french media exposes the situation in japan like that : Aaaaah !! Apocalypse!!!!! We are all going to die !!!...
Pssss stupid french media >_>
Ramesbmx 10 months ago
I said i wanted to live, I didn't say long.
日本 Ahoy!
pkVorpal 10 months ago
I don't know why that would stop me from wanting to go.
ferbilkers 10 months ago
Yeah, it doesn't change anything for me. I'll go to japan again the first chance i get.
StormWolf01 10 months ago
i really want more information on short term course too plz,
i was planning to go to Fukuoka to study japanese for a month.
kagari1985 10 months ago
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ShinzouNoNaiOtoko 10 months ago
I STILL want to go to Japan!!
I'd like to know if there's any good schools that teach (basic) japanese language and culture for shorter periods of time, like 1-2 months?
Gullegget 10 months ago
@Gullegget
I would like to know this as well since my Japanese isn't really good..
Azurisha 10 months ago
I would still love to go to Japan. I figure by the time I have to means to get there, all immediate disasters will be over. :D
TheAsterUchiha 11 months ago
A little bit. :3
Cookiechan3321 11 months ago
I've been planning on studying in Osaka next year & well I still am!
I finally have direction, something I want to achieve that I'm passionate about & you can't live life worrying about what could happen right?
I gotta say though..it does seem a bit selfish for me to be talking about myself and my plans...it just doesn't feel right.
but I guess for my question I'd love to get any info you can give on the music schools there.
dlivingcch 11 months ago
I still want to go :) After university (I finish in a year ... )!
Looking forward to the next video, take care! ^^
skeljig 11 months ago
First time viewer Last time viewer You're cute but vapid .
hanksnow82 11 months ago
Is having a 'O' Level certificate enough to qualify me for a school in Japan ? is living there expensive ? where can i find a dorm ? Can a foreigner get a scholarship there ?is it dangerous at night if i wanna grab a snack or two ?
Muffinieworld 11 months ago
@Muffinieworld just don't piss off the guys in flashy suits
pkVorpal 10 months ago
ill come to japan!!!! but i take chinese
ye1ol1pimp 11 months ago
I still want to go to Japan, for sure :) You should definitely make that video :D
xXChocoxStrawberriXx 11 months ago
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I'm still going to japan!!!
RockPrincess102 11 months ago
And then this happened lol...one of the doctors from the hospital I work just left to help out over in Japan. I would go help too, but I'm at Uni working towards becoming a nursing practitioner. If anything the recent events make me want to head back to Japan asap, unfortunately I have too many commitments....as for ideas on vids, I enjoy watching scenes of beautiful sights around Japan..I just subbed, so havn't watched many vids. But I really enjoyed Date with Ryuhei..vids like that are cool :)
MicknFumi 11 months ago
The current radiation wouldn't stop me from going to Japan. In my town, where I live since my birth now, it's still twice as high as in Tokyo -- and it has ever been on that level, or even higher. The only thing I can recommend is: Don't panic because of the radiation!
AndreR241 11 months ago
I still wish to go to Japan. I go to a school with an international program, and every year they take students to Japan during the summer. I was planning to go this year but because of the earthquake we can no longer go. Thankfully though many students talked the principle into just postponing the trip until October. I'm planning to graduate early, so I can study aboard in Japan for a year! I want to go regardless of the earthquake. I LOVE JAPAN!!!!!! XD
oOoAnime4EvaoOo 11 months ago
School and visa's would be nice. Also how to possibly get a job prior to coming to japan.
xepictorrie20x 11 months ago
Yes!
CesarKR 11 months ago
Yes!
CesarKR 11 months ago
it seems you dont realize how we are having a hard time everyday such as blackout , aftershocks EVERYDAY!!! and food , commodity shortages in metro Tokyo area because you live in Fukuoka,
gare7171 11 months ago
aaa que bueno que estas bien, me cae que si, cuidate mucho, te amooo
bigcuyo23 11 months ago
Not in any way! I think everyone who wants to make a go of it in Japan knows the risks. I guess my only problem Is I don't have a University Degree which makes things a little harder so any help there! thanks xx
SkinnyWhiteMan 11 months ago
I say, YES! Make the video! I've been saving up to live there, but I don't even know most things I need to know to go there... =_=;
NaomiRyuzaki 11 months ago
Ciaela, you seem stressed in this video, are you ok?
larrydav1d 11 months ago
Heck yeah I still want to go to Japan. But I don't have enough money to go right now anyway...V_V; I think you should still upload the video, I'd like to see it anyway.
runimina 11 months ago
ジャパンと津波は聞き取れた(笑)
factellemth 11 months ago
I don't know what everyone is talking about, earthquakes happen everywhere. Everyone freaking out and acting like Japan is a hazard zone for daily earthquakes..... Life goes on and the country remains. It is over. Everyone leaving because of this (shaky camera) just makes us look like we are afraid and we do not trust Japan.
Getting to Japan is still my goal! :D Please continue with making your informational video.
CalebMush 11 months ago
I know its terrible but everytime you 地震ed it was like the funniest thing ever.
kemushichan 11 months ago
I still want to come!!!!
DisturbedVamp 11 months ago
I got friends going to Japan in May. If I had the money I'd go too. Its not scary really, I mean they are doing everything in their power to get the nuclear under control. And Japan just happened to be close to two tectonic plates, should be a while till another such earthquake happens.
AmyTsuno 11 months ago
Im actually wanting to go there to study social changes. I mean it's the kind of stuff I want to around the world.
ravencreehoule 11 months ago
Nothing will change my mind about going to Japan xD. Lifetime dream! :)
Picmeo 11 months ago
I really want to have exchange year in Japan after two or three years, and I'm still wanting to.
I don't really have guestions.. sorry.
Hallakka 11 months ago
I almost have my visa done and I'll be in Fukuoka in July. I'm not going to a language school though. I'm teaching myself the language and will live there for a couple years.
UndercoverFerret 11 months ago
I was supposed to leave on an exchnge to japan last month but that got cancelled. I have some questions here..so, What kind of jobs are you doing to support yourself? and what were the difficulties of getting into a university in Japan. Thank you!
SpaiseFreaque 11 months ago
Of course I still want to come to japan =) I want to come in 2 years after I finished high school. It's my dream to come to Japan one day and nothing on earth can change that =)
SweetyDiana1993 11 months ago
I was supposed to go to Japan at the end of May for a two week study tour through my school, but they moved it to the end of December. I was really looking forward to going in May.....but at least I still get to go and will now spend New Years in Japan...
pjdmb2 11 months ago
Some of the foreign students at my school have left for good. A classmate or two have split and few more are actually still thinking about leaving....and this is in Kyushu. It`s kind of frustrating.
Maybe some info has changed because of everything. For example, language programs in the Tokyo area may have more openings while Osaka andschools Kyoto will have an easier time filling seats, which influences the time needed to apply and be accepted and the easiness of getting into a program.
JapanAndThings 11 months ago
It makes me want to come even more
Nichiiro 11 months ago 17
@Nichiiro thats what she said
crkyon2 10 months ago
@crkyon2 BAWWW
linxstorm 10 months ago
I want to go there in the next couple of years! learning Japanese starting from last week! I would be interesting in hearing any negatives you can think of? Thanks <3
killer939 11 months ago
I have a friend who was actually on his way to Japan for a vacation when the quake happened. He didn't make it out of the country when it started showing up on the news, but him, his wife, and his two kids went anyways.
As for me I'd still love to go to Japan. My question is if I magically landed a job while on a tourist visa what would I need to do for a work visa? I've heard things like I'd need to leave the country for a little bit then come back?
CrimsonEXE 11 months ago
@CrimsonEXE You`d go to the closest Japanese consulate and get it changed there. I got mine changed from a work visa to a student one. I didn`t need to leave the country to do that.
JapanAndThings 11 months ago
@JapanAndThings thanks
CrimsonEXE 11 months ago
Im staying in japan... Hey I walked by ur school today :D
DaringElephantsPro 11 months ago
I still plan to move to Japan and live with my GF. Please tell us about the Visas :)
alexanderisaunders 11 months ago
My decision about whether to stay or leave haven't changed! I still want to stay in Japan...although...my folks are a bit...no A LOT worried. >-< Now I just got to convince them. At least for now i'm in Kyushu so they still let me stay but if it was Tokyo, I don't know.
ploysr08 11 months ago
Nothing has changed about my dream of going to Japan!
First, a little tourist visit for a week maybe next year..
But i plan to at least get my associates degree first...
My question relates on getting a job. And needing an associates, bachlors, masters? Which is ENOUGH to get a decent job? I dont why but i feel Kyoto calling me. Or even the Kansai region. I would like to know about continuing my education there.
do i really have to give up US citizenship in order to be a Japanese citizen?
EcuaLobo4 11 months ago
heh, Actually I was in the process of selling my house to go to Japan. I signed the papers,,,,, and. well you know. I think I'm still going to go anyway. But, I will probably fly into Kansai, and see how things play out in tokyo before I head that way. If anyone knows of a Japanese company that needs a pilot, let me know :)
flintp51 11 months ago
Not affected me at all. Still interested in coming to Japan!
AleksandrsLV 11 months ago
@AleksandrsLV
Well, the world could do with less idiots I guess
hangman057 11 months ago
@hangman057 Don't you have anything better to do than to preach to people who couldn't give a flying fuck what you had to say?
AleksandrsLV 11 months ago
@AleksandrsLV
I'd love to slam your goddamn head through a wall but the radiation in Japan will surely fuck you proper. Enjoy the flight stupid! Drink toilet water. The govt. told the Associated Press it's good for you.
hangman057 11 months ago
@hangman057 LOL Nice April Fools dude.
AleksandrsLV 11 months ago
Your hair looks amazing.
yakuza987 11 months ago
If you go to Japan, your hair will fall out and you will die.
Not really, but you will certainly be at a much higher risk for cancer when you're older.
GmasterRED 11 months ago
The disaster didn't affect my plans to go to Japan at all. I wasn't planning to go there in near future, and after the disaster I'm still not planning to do so. :þ
mcvspam 11 months ago
Im looking at going through JET Program...do you have any information about that? I already am getting my passport and working on all the paper work. I just wanted to see what your thoughts on it were.
Allisonratesvideos 11 months ago
I don't know you but that doesn't change the fact that I don't want you to die! I'm not a doom and gloomer. Fact is, it is beyond dangerous. You will die! The Japanese govt. are crying on -Associated Press- interviews and all over - Russia Today- television because the country is gone!... Don't be a fool. Research it yourself for 5 minutes!!!!!... Or fly yourself to your own death...
hangman057 11 months ago
@hangman057 Be careful, because someone will believe you. Look up facts on IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) website, not the bullshit from newspapers. :-)
mcvspam 11 months ago
DEAR GOD!!!! SOME1 HELP ME SHAKE SOME SENSE INTO THIS CHICK! THE RADIATION LEVELS IN JAPAN ARE 100,000 TIMES OVER THE LEVEL OF DE3ATH! IS THAT CLEAR!? PICK UP A NEWSPAPER! WATCH THE NEWS! FUCKING GOOGLE IT! I WANT TO GO TO JAPAN TOO BUT JAPAN IS GONE!!! IT IS A NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP! THOUSANDS OF SCIENTISTS ARE ALREADY DEAD TRYING TO CLEAN IT UP! THE WINDS HAVE BLOWN RADIATION TO 15 STATES IN THE U.S. AND CONTAMINATED THE WATER! WAKE THE FUCK UP! IF YOU GO THERE YOU WILL DIE! DEATH! 666! WAKE UP!!
hangman057 11 months ago
@hangman057 I think you're overreacting just a tab bit, but considering the that US government is evacuating its citizens, I don't know why anyone would go to Japan at this point tin time.
GmasterRED 11 months ago
@GmasterRED
I'm not talking about drinking toilet water in Mexico on a drunk bet. We r talking about exposed nuclear reactor cores. I'm not going to be nice about it. You are fucking retarded if you travel or stay there... It's like playing russian roulette with a fully loaded gun. Fuck it though. Stupid people can't stand being told they're stupid. Try and prove me wrong and you lose... I'm not even shocked anymore @ how dumb some ppl are.
hangman057 11 months ago
You: "Have things such as the earthquake, the tsunami, the impending nuclear disaster affected your decision to come to Japan?"
Me: No. :D
To be honest, a video on visas and language schools would be nice when you get to it. That's all I have for now. :P)
P.S. Love the shakey cam bit. :)
GeekNerdDweeb 11 months ago
We were planning to visit my in-laws in May (husband is Japanese), but we were basically told to stay away for now, because life isn't normal or comfortable right now. Sad to postpone. :( But I figure if the family feels strongly enough to actually say it's not a good idea, we shouldn't burden them with worrying about us too. Since they are in Saitama & Tokyo, hopefully once things become normal again we can replan a trip, maybe in the fall.
aseriananet 11 months ago
After a huge earthquake, the plates finally released all stress. There shouldn't be another large earthquake in that area and areas surrounding there for a good time unless the plates didn't release all the stress yet.
I live in san francisco, meaning I'm completely screwed as there will be something huge no matter what within the next 40+ yrs.
asianoutcast87 11 months ago
All the stuff that has gone on in Japan would not put me off, it is clearly not frequent enough.
Raysyns 11 months ago
@Raysyns They had a quake of nearly this magnitude in 1995....
GmasterRED 11 months ago
Are there scholarships for the school/ how do you acquire a visa/ Is it better to go long term then short term/ who (if you do go to the school) pays for your food and housing T.T
Lacyewacyewasehbear 11 months ago
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Lacyewacyewasehbear 11 months ago
I am interested in going to Japan! I might do a study abroad in the summer of 2012 :D
But i don't know where to study yet.
Two of my friends want to apply to Sophia University. I haven't really looked into it but It's in tokyo they said and i was kind of thinking of going somewhere not in a big city. I would of coarse like to make trips to the big cities.
I'm not sure why i feel this way. lol.
A school that i was told is popular amongst students at my university is Kansai gaidai.
EmpressComplexity91 11 months ago
I'm going no matter what! Just 2 months and I'm there! :)
katerinrin 11 months ago
I think that this is a minor setback for japan but unless it falls into the ocean (2012 much?) i would love to visit, maybe not live there because i love my america idiots... i mean where else will Getting naked lead to movie rolls, clothing line and maybe a singing career?
ZygomaticRose 11 months ago
It did not affect my decision about getting an internship in Japan, but my academic advisor told me not to go. I love Japan too much, so I ignored her. Radiation could be everywhere (which I know it's not) and it is still a healthier country than the good old US of A. JAPAN FOREVER!
COBbabygirl 11 months ago
Before I kinda wanted to go to Japan. Now, I Will make it my goal to go to Japan within the next year or two.
cloudgris 11 months ago
Make like a ten min video telling us everything u researched
kevin8302624 11 months ago
If I had to to die in any country, I would LOVE to perish in the greatest country in the world, JAPAN!! I don't care if the entire land was to vanish under the sea, IM THERE!
tripdeezy 11 months ago
I still wanna come to Japan, but the nuclear thing scares me... when my dad went through something like this back in Chernobyl, he told me such scary things of what happened to the people there.... so I am actually scared.... but I still really wanna come.... but I'm 13, so....yeah. I don't think my parents would be happy, but in 7 years? Totally. So my question is, how is it in Japanese schools, and how different are Canadian schools to Japanese ones?
AnnaBananaKooKooCake 11 months ago
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Gimmeaflakeman 11 months ago
Although I'm not looking to good to school in Japan, I am still interested in traveling there. I went on a trip in parts of Honshuu for two weeks last summer, and I'm looking into another for summer 2012. Even with all that's been happening in Japan now, I'm still looking forward to going :)
KaijuMasterX 11 months ago
I already know that those kinds of things happen in Japan but I still 100% want to be an English teacher in Japan. Thanks~
FINalFANTAsyKIDDO 11 months ago
no it did not
Cleavemyer 11 months ago
My decision wasn't effected. The Company that I was traveling with canceled the trip at the last moment. We WERE fully paid and we didn't leave until Fall of 2011.
It sucks. But I would still be going if it wasn't for that.
BreeCuppycake 11 months ago
There are to many pros that outweigh the cons NOT to come to Japan.
johnbgroovy 11 months ago