Yokohama Local Customs

by yen_2
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You don't need to give tips to the waiter or waitresses when they have it in the bill for service charge. By the way,in Japan when buying, the tax is not yet included so don't be surprise if the tag price is different to the one you have paid.

Some helpful Tips

English Japanese

Help! Tas'kete!
Stop! Tomete!
Fire! Kaji!
Call the police Keisatsu o yonde kudasai!

Useful Phrases:

Yes Hai
No Ie
Thank you Arigato gozaimasu
Please Dozo
Sorry Sumimasen
Excuse Me Sumimasen
I don't understand Wakarimasen
Do you speak English? Eigo o hanashimasuka?
How are you? Ogenki desu ka ?
Good morning Ohayo gozaimasu
Good afternoon Konnichiwa
Good evening Konbanwa
Good night Oyasumi nasai
Good bye Sayonara

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	Eating and Drinking while walking Tip Rating:

By mikoykoy

on May 6, 2006

In Japan, they consider it improper to eat or drink something while you are walking around the streets.

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	Gai-jin Tip Rating:

Updated By CliffClaven

on August 24, 2002

by CliffClaven
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Lots have novels have been set in Japan in the second half of the 19th century - from the arrival of Commodore Perry's Black Ships in 1853 to the rapid industrialisation of the country towards the end of the century - but one of the best for historical accuracy is James Clavell's monumental 'Gai-jin'. It runs to 1500 pages - and counting! - but paints an epic picture of Yokohama in the early 1860s, as Japan gradually opened to the outside world after 250 years of isolation.

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	Japanese language is one of... Tip Rating:

By Sharrie

on September 12, 2002

Japanese language is one of the most complicated! Three types of characters. Anyway, here's some useful phrases to keep in mind in case you need help.

IN AN EMERGENCY:Help! Tas'kete!
Stop! Tomete!
Fire! Kaji!
Call the police Keisatsu o yonde kudasai!

Useful Phrases:

Yes Hai
No Ie
Thank you Arigato gozaimasu
Please Dozo
Sorry Sumimasen
Excuse Me Sumimasen
I don't understand Wakarimasen
Do you speak English? Eigo o hanashimasuka?
How are you? Ogenki desu ka ?
Good morning Ohayo gozaimasu
Good afternoon Konnichiwa
Good evening Konbanwa
Good night Oyasumi nasai
Good bye Sayonara

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	A Gifts............

Updated By hotshot0428

on October 25, 2002

When visiting a Japanese friends in a home or any place you gonna met, please bring anything from your home country and very important wrapped it nicely or I must say it must be look presentable.

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	Elections

By manuelEB

on July 24, 2004

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poster

A democracy is a form of government in which the people, either directly or indirectly, take part in governing. However, the term is also sometimes used as a measurement of how much influence a people has over their government, as in how much democracy exists. The word democracy originates from the Greek "demos" meaning "the people" and "kratein" meaning "to rule" or "the people to rule" which meant literally: "Rule by the People."

A modern democracy implies certain rights for citizens:

* right to elect government through free and fair elections
* freedom of speech
* the rule of law
* human rights
* freedom of assembly
* freedom from discrimination

Verbatim form the web. But at least, i say it!!!. (-;

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	Definitely a different culture!! Fascinating!!

By crazyguitar

on February 6, 2003

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Japanese lady playing the
koto

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