Industry and family. Hospitality and privacy. Living in Japan, you will discover a land of contrasts. While some things will seem startlingly familiar, you will also be immersed in a culture that grew up in a way totally different from the West. Your stay in this fabled country will change you forever.
Culture
Isolated from the Western world for 240 years beginning in the 17th century, Japan created a unique culture, influenced by China. But its presence on the world stage has also brought new influences from Western countries. As a student living in Japan, you will notice the meshing of Japan's history with its present-day influences: one night, you and your friends may enjoy singing at a karaoke bar or going to the movies; another evening, you may attend a performance of traditional theatre like noh or kabuki. The Japanese enjoy newer sports like basketball, skiing, and baseball as well as traditional sports like sumo wrestling, kendo (fencing), and karate. Whatever you do in this fascinating country, you will be learning what it's like to be part of this unique culture from the inside out.
Family Life
The emphasis in Japanese family life is still on tradition, whether you live in a city apartment or a house in the countryside. The Japanese are fabled for their work ethic. While things are changing, you will still find that your host father-otosan devotes his time to his company and work. Though more women are working outside the home, your host mother-okasan-is likely to devote her time to her children, their education, household affairs, and finances. You may notice, first with your host family and then in other places, that the Japanese place a high value on etiquette and express affection less with physical demonstrativeness than with words, bows, and in attitude. Expression of gratitude is extremely important so you should remember to say "Arigato" or "Arigato Gozaimasu!" (thank you) whenever your host family does something for you.
Education
Beginning at age six, Japanese students must attend school for nine years, from elementary school through junior high. After that, 95 percent of the students go on to senior high schools, where seniors spend much of their time studying for the tough university entrance exams. Half of the students pass and go to university. When you go to school or visit there with one of your host siblings, you'll find yourself in one of the senior high schools, and two things may surprise you. One is that most schools are quite large - averaging 1,000 students - and the other is that you will probably have to wear a uniform. While the curriculum is compulsory, you will probably enjoy learning new things in subjects like Japanese classics or contemporary Japanese language. You can also attend elective classes that include subjects such as art and calligraphy. With your host siblings or new friends, you might go to club activities after school, with activities that range from calligraphy to karate.
YFU Activities
Year students will begin their exchange with an arrival orientation in Tokyo. Orientations will also be held during the year and prior to your departure. There are no YFU trips organised by Japan, however, opportunities for excursions, educational trips and sightseeing may arise through your involvement with regional YFU volunteers, your school , friends and your host family.
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Country Facts
Capital: Tokyo (de facto)
Government: Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Language: Japanese
Population: 127,799,000
Currency: Yen (¥) (JPY)
Electricity: 100 V 50/60 Hz
Time zone: JST (UTC+9)
- Summer (DST): not observed (UTC+9)
Calling code: 81
Industry and family. Hospitality and privacy. Living in Japan, you will discover a land of contrasts. While some things will seem startlingly familiar, you will also be immersed in a culture that grew up in a way totally different from the West. Your stay in this fabled country will change you forever.CultureIsolated from the Western world for 240 years beginning in the 17th century, Japan created a unique culture, influenced by China. But its presence on the world stage has also brought new influences from Western countries. As a student living in Japan, you will notice the meshing of Japan's history with its present-day influences: one night, you and your friends may enjoy singing at a karaoke bar or going to the movies; another evening, you may attend a performance of traditional theatre like noh or kabuki. The Japanese enjoy newer sports like basketball, skiing, and baseball as well as traditional sports like sumo wrestling, kendo (fencing), and karate. Whatever you do in this fascinating country, you will be learning what it's like to be part of this unique culture from the inside out.Family LifeThe emphasis in Japanese family life is still on tradition, whether you live in a city apartment or a house in the countryside. The Japanese are fabled for their work ethic. While things are changing, you will still find that your host father-otosan devotes his time to his company and work. Though more women are working outside the home, your host mother-okasan-is likely to devote her time to her children, their education, household affairs, and finances. You may notice, first with your host family and then in other places, that the Japanese place a high value on etiquette and express affection less with physical demonstrativeness than with words, bows, and in attitude. Expression of gratitude is extremely important so you should remember to say "Arigato" or "Arigato Gozaimasu!" (thank you) whenever your host family does something for you.EducationBeginning at age six, Japanese students must attend school for nine years, from elementary school through junior high. After that, 95 percent of the students go on to senior high schools, where seniors spend much of their time studying for the tough university entrance exams. Half of the students pass and go to university. When you go to school or visit there with one of your host siblings, you'll find yourself in one of the senior high schools, and two things may surprise you. One is that most schools are quite large - averaging 1,000 students - and the other is that you will probably have to wear a uniform. While the curriculum is compulsory, you will probably enjoy learning new things in subjects like Japanese classics or contemporary Japanese language. You can also attend elective classes that include subjects such as art and calligraphy. With your host siblings or new friends, you might go to club activities after school, with activities that range from calligraphy to karate.YFU ActivitiesYear students will begin their exchange with an arrival orientation in Tokyo. Orientations will also be held during the year and prior to your departure. There are no YFU trips organised by Japan, however, opportunities for excursions, educational trips and sightseeing may arise through your involvement with regional YFU volunteers, your school , friends and your host family.Visit YFU Japan websiteดู MapSource ใหญ่: วิกิพีเดียข้อเท็จจริงของประเทศเมืองหลวง: โตเกียว (เดิม)รัฐบาล: ประชาธิปไตยแบบรัฐสภา Unitary และระบอบรัฐธรรมนูญภาษา: ญี่ปุ่นประชากร: 127,799,000สกุลเงิน: เยน (¥) (JPY)ไฟฟ้า: 100 V 50/60 Hzโซนเวลา: JST (UTC + 9)-ฤดูร้อน (DST): ไม่พบ (UTC + 9)รหัสโทรศัพท์: 81
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