Brother Annie Japan FAQ

These are some frequently asked questions that I thought I'd address, hope this helps! These answers come from my time studying abroad in Japan at Kansai Gaidai, as well as my years studying the Japanese language. If you found this helpful (or didn't), let me know in the comment section below!

1. Do the Japanese dislike foreigners?
2. What's the best way to study Japanese?
3. Can I live with a host family without studying abroad?
4. What's the cost of living like in Japan?
5. Advice for traveling/studying in Japan?

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[PeircedinBlood]

Whats it like living with a host family? How did they treat you?

[brotherannie]

@PeircedinBlood I have a video on living with a host family where I talk about it in detail, it was a really good experience and they treated me very nicely.

[SmallHarryaWatLang2]

hello ! i just discovered your videos today because i'm always dreaming about being a exchange student in any country but specially japan so I love to watch this videos where people like you share their experiences ! well i'm mexican and i have some troubles understanding what you say sometimes! what is your major again ?? is major the same that a univesity career ?

and also do you think I could work as a spanish teacher in japan ? or is that they're not interested in learning spanish ?

[brotherannie]

@SmallHarryaWatLang2 My major is international studies, and yes, that's what you study at university. There are definitely jobs for Spanish teachers in Japan! English is the most popular thing to teach (for foreigners), but there are many people there who want to learn other foreign languages too! : )

[sims2fan161]

@annie i know this isn't related to anything in this video but what are your thoughts and reaction's to amy winehouse's death? D:

[brotherannie]

@sims2fan161 I liked her music a lot, the music world lost a beautiful voice.

[BabyduckDance10]

I hate when people type like they're five years old. I wouldn't answer those e-mails either. So thank you for adressing that :P. Thanks for all the information; your videos are always so fun and informative. Thanks again!

(P.S., don't know if you're a soccer fan, but Japan won over the U.S. in the Finals! Everyone in my family turned and said "Hope you're happy!" at the end of the game. I'm the Japanese nerd of the bunch, I suppose!)

[b1bobson]

Cry havoc and unleash the Grammar Nazi's!

[hpinc110]

Ignore ALL the grammar!

[KCBMFMF20F6S5]

Actually, You DON´T have to be 18 :) You can go to afs.com and there you have to be UNDER 18. Im from Iceland and I'm 15, going 16 this year and I'm planning on going to Japan as an exchange student (living with a host family for 1 year) and I just have to wait to get approval from AFS in Japan.. If youre under 18 but over 14 you sure can go :D

[xMagicalMemories]

What types of shops are foreigners not allowed in? Are there signs outside or something to indicate that? Just wondering. :)

[JapanLoverxxx]

I really want to go to Japan and study there (I still have 2 years to go before I go to university). But I have an allergie. I can't eat gluten (wheat). Do they know what that is in Japan? Can you easy find food?

I would love to be somthing like a teacher in Japan like you are now but the only language I know good is Dutch. My English grammar isn't very good. :(

[RZion01]

Wow, the entire first minute just made this entire video for me. Grammar, spelling and punctuation for the win! Now to watch the rest of it... lol

[NamelessBlaze]

Not allowed in certain shops?! What is this bullshit I hear?

[dmbjt]

triple like!

[Theresee]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU really for posting all these videos.

I'm going to Kobe next week to study and you answered alot of my questions!

I hope you're all well and keep being awesome! ^^

[moccamex]

oh my gosh, your hair looks so pretty in this video!!! *o* =^w^=

[elimonkeyfeathers]

Annie!!! Lions youth exchange is a great international program where teens aging from 16-21 can visit another country! You can stay with host families without studying abroad :)

....initially i was supposed to go to japan but the tsunami and radiation cancelled my trip -____- ....but i did go to Italy! My host families were great too:))

<3 your videos!