Hokkaido romantic adventure in Sapporo on JP TIME TV 日語大放送Part 3/3

Japanavi Winter Special Chapter 1 Japan tour from North to South This episode… Hokkaido romantic adventure is Sapporo 北海道札幌浪漫紀行JP TIME TV is a popular Japanese language show on Hong Kong’s aTV network. Hong Kong viewers can watch it on aTV World (Digital 16) and aTV HD (Digital 12). Clips can also be found on www.jptime.tv (c)2005-2009 R by R Production
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Story time with BusanKevin again! In this tale, I explain how I was conned in Beijing. On a trip a few years ago, I was ripped off. If you like this vid…rate, comment, subscribe! Be sure to check out BusanKevin’s blog: kobekevin.blogspot.com

Hokkaido romantic adventure in Sapporo on JP TIME TV 日語大放送Part 1/3

Japanavi Winter Special Chapter 1 Japan tour from North to South This episode… Hokkaido romantic adventure is Sapporo 北海道札幌浪漫紀行JP TIME TV is a popular Japanese language show on Hong Kong’s aTV network. Hong Kong viewers can watch it on aTV World (Digital 16) and aTV HD (Digital 12). Clips can also be found on www.jptime.tv (c)2005-2009 R by R Production
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Japan Hokkaido Bike Touring Vol.6[北海道キャンプツーリング（1/6）]

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Number two in my FYI series of videos. Its for informational not entertainment purposes, so dont expect any laughs. Also, I am not an expert on these things, this is just what Ive heard and experienced personally. You should of course be researching this in as many ways as possible if you are considering moving abroad. Info on teaching english abroad: www.daveseslcafe.com School Homepages: (Sorry most are in Japanese, also I put them in order of my respect level, but this is just my experience… but this is just generally speaking) www.jetprogramme.org www.berlitz.co.jp www.ecc.jp http www.aeonet.co.jp www.nova.ne.jp www.gaba.co.jp More info on Visa Requirements in Japan: www.learn4good.com www.us.emb-japan.go.jp Working Holiday Visas: en.wikipedia.org If any one has any thoughts or comments on working in Japan, or more specifically teaching in Japan feel free to comment.

Hokkaido Food Fairs in Tokyo: A month of free food!

Nevermind
that the Pacific saury (sanma) from Hokkaido have been taking longer than usual
to flock into the nets of fishermen down in the south of Japan this year. Farmers and food producers from Japan’s
largest prefecture have been lugging what seems to be their whole autumn
harvest into Tokyo — and hauling in the city dwellers by the JR train loads.

Over the
past two weeks, six waves of Hokkaido food fairs have hit town — with four more
to go. And busy Tokyoites who can’t afford either the time or money to travel
over 800 kilometers north to the larder of Japan are relishing the
month-long revelry of fresh seafood, succulent sausages, decadent sweets … and
free samples, of course. 

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Travel Japan part2 Obihiro, Hokkaido 日本の旅パート2 帯広

Nate Armstrong travels to Obihiro. Experiences tokachi
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Travel Japan part5 Hokkaido, Ramen 日本の旅パート4 ラーメン編 登別

Savan Bee 北海道登別市のラーメン屋、赤坂一点張りでラーメンに挑戦！ Savan Bee tries Ramen noodel in Hokkaido and Tokyo.
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A Brief Guide to the History of Japan for Modern Visitors

Japan may appear small when you look at it on the world map, but its history has had a much greater influence than its size would suggest. This is a country packed with historical and cultural sites for the visitor to discover, and a striking combination of scenic mountains and stunningly modern cities. Tourists can often feel overwhelmed by their first introduction to Japan. A brief overview of the history that has made Japan what it is today may help you to adjust more easily.

First, a refresher on the geography of Japan. The total area is a little smaller than California, although it consists of thousands of scattered islands. The main island is Honshu. Hokkaido, together with Shikoku and the island of Kyushu, make up the other three major islands. These islands are all the result of ancient volcanic activity and Japan suffers from earthquakes which are occasionally severe.

The origins of the islands are reflected by their characteristic mountains. The most famous of these is Mount Fuji, which reaches over twelve thousand feet at its summit. The steep slopes covering most of the country have caused the Japanese people to congregate in densely populated cities along the coasts. The majority live in these urban areas, such as the capital, Tokyo.

Japan has a population of over 127 million, which is gradually decreasing at the moment. The term “Japanese” is used to refer to the people, and is also the name of the main language. Japan has a literacy rate of 99%, and life expectancy here is very high, 77 for men and 84 for women. The two main religions have co-existed harmoniously in Japan for a long time due to their similar beliefs. Shinto and Buddhist temples are often shared.

The Emperor of Japan traces back his ancestry to the legendary founder of his nation, Jimmu, who supposedly created Japan as a country in about 600 BCE.

It was by chance that the first Europeans arrived in Japan, when a ship that had lost its way brought some Portuguese sailors to its shores. As more travelers came from the West they were welcomed only with suspicion. They were eventually banned from entering the country, and for two centuries Japan remained isolated. In 1854 this decision was reversed after Japan came to an agreement with the US. This time the contact with the outside world brought change to the people of Japan, and their society changed its traditional feudalism for more modern values.

Japan came out of the First World War, having supported the Allies, as a respected world power of economic as well as military value. This good relationship did not last, however. The then Emperor attempted to spread the influence of Japan by attempting to take over parts of China, hoping to make Japan the dominant power across the whole of Asia. As the Nazi party rose to power in Germany, Japan decided to ally itself with this new power.

Japan entered the Second World War with an attack on the US at Pearl Harbor in 1941. By the end of the war, with more than three million casualties and the horror the two atomic bombs dropped on their soil, Japan was left with no alternative but to surrender. Japan lost most of its overseas territories and was placed under the command of General MacArthur, until it regained its independence in 1952. Japan underwent great changes during this and subsequent times, developing as a democracy and becoming the world’s second largest economy.

Japan can be a confusing and expensive place to visit, due to its unique culture and fast-paced cities, but with a willingness to try to understand its history, modern Japan can be an extremely interesting and exciting destination- and if one thing is sure, it is that you will never be bored.