Kotaete: Q&A on Japan

With Kotaete, our Q&A module, submit all your questions about Japan to Kanpai-chans (Kanpai’s community).

This section is similar to a forum about Japan and is open to everyone: Ask your questions and share your knowledge about Japan by answering other people’s questions.

Latest Questions

Areas to cover in Japan for History and onsens ?

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Hi there! Im visiting Japan for 8 days from March 39 to April 7. The leave only got approved now so I’m still planning my itinerary and accomodation. I’m travelling with my parents who are big history buffs and would love to visit Kyoto, primarily because of the…

What kind of non-academic classes do Japanese parents often enroll their children in?

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I'm talking about children ages 3-6 or something. In my country, parents often enroll their children in swimming classes, dance classes and art classes. A friend of mine said children in Japan sometimes have calligraphy class. What kind of classes do kids have in…

What should girls wear as business attire in Japan?

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I'm going to Japan in a little over a month and I'm starting the preparation process. I would like to know what should I wear as I am going there for buisiness. I was thinking a pants suit type of outfit. I want to buy those semi-skinny jean looking pants. They aren't…

Is it normal to find a sexually explicit magazine at a local hair dresser in Japan ?

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I have visited Japan for various reasons about 15 times and the last time was to get married. On this visit I went to a local ladies hairdresser in Konan city worked by a man, with my wife before the wedding . My Japanese wife had a shave of her facial skin. Whilst…

Japan government training fund for employees?

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Does Japan government provide any training fund for employees?

Kanpai or Kampai, which is most correct?

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Hello! Have seen "Cheers" in Japanese written as "kanpai" and "kampai", which is correct or most correct? Have family in Japan, and will take my first trip over there soon to bring my Mother's ashes back to her Homeland. Would not want to offend if I make a toast…

Salary for maid cafe job in Japan?

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How much do said workers get paid for said maid cafe job

Moving luggage in Nakasendo Trail?

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Six friends and I will be walking the Nakasendo in September we wish to have some luggage moved each day from the following locations. 1. Kyoto to Tsumago 2. Tsumago to Kiso-Fukushima 3. Kiso-Fukushima - Narai 4. Narai - Karuizawa 5. Karuizawa - Tokyo Is it…

Buy a coin operated baseball pitching machine?

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Hi All, I just came back from Tokyo, and I went to baseball batting cage there, does anyone know where to buy this kinda machine? Second hand would be ok too. I plan to open a batting cage in my country if possible, arigatou~~ Rgrds/....Sam

Woodblock Prints in the Chūgoku or Shikoku region?

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Hello, I will be going to Japan for my 13th trip and won't be going to Tokyo or Kyoto this time. I am more than interested in buying a woodblock print. Either a antique or a newer one by a current artist. I would rather not shop online. This trip I will be going to …

Unanswered Questions

Where to find damaged Japanese knives?

Hi, My name is Horatiu Coroveiu, and I am passionate about the art of restoring traditional Japanese knives. I greatly admire the craftsmanship of Japanese blades and am eager to bring old, rusted, or damaged knives back to life through careful restoration. I am…

Which rivers in Japan to do a canoe camping trip?

I will be in Japan in June/July and would like to do a river trip with my inflatable canoe. There should be no rapids class 2 or above and only a few portages if any. I would like to go for 2 to 4 days and camp on the way. Which rivers would you recommend?

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