http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:08:23 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver/site_logo.gif http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/feed/? http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/your-program-so-far-f5/homestay-banzai-t42.htm Joanne Even though I'm living with the Kuriyamas for a week, they have been very nice to me and Michelle im was sooooo happy they treated us to sushi feast the first day i tried on some raw fish sperm (feels like escargot) they said XD they liked it and i really like it too! hows every1 farin so far Your program so far? Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:08:23 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/your-program-so-far-f5/homestay-banzai-t42.htm#212 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/your-program-so-far-f5/homestay-banzai-t42.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/packing-panic-t41.htm Jacinda Hey guys, just wanted to know how much you're packing. It's less than a week away. Kinda freaking out yknow. Travel arrangements Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:41:39 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/packing-panic-t41.htm#203 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/packing-panic-t41.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/after-the-program-travel-plan-t40.htm Michelle For everyone who is interested in joining: and also to Joanne and Charge: Hei everyone, after the program, Joanne, Charge and me are planning to go for 2 days in Tokyo, 2 days in Osaka, and 2 days in Kyoto (it's like "down-to-top" in the map). ( Joanne will be staying for 4 days, I will be 7 days and Charge will be for 10 days) Accommodations plan: i have been thinking, maybe we can stay in the same hotels as we will be staying in Osaka when we arrive and ... Grouping up :P for anything! (Toilet XD, traveling during Christmas break, and after the program) Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:03:31 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/after-the-program-travel-plan-t40.htm#200 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/after-the-program-travel-plan-t40.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/so-how-are-you-flying-to-japan-t2.htm Joanne From the previous emails, Johnathan suggests the cheapest way to get there is to book Jetstar, from Melbourne to Osaka, and get a train to Kanazawa James writes: Bus routes - schedules, prices etc http://www.bus.or.jp/bus/index_e.html Train routes - ditto http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/ There's a rail pass called the Seishun 18 Kippu - check here for info: http://japan-guide.com/e/e2362.html If anyone was thinking of going anywhere during the 1 week holiday period, ... Travel arrangements Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:16:19 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/so-how-are-you-flying-to-japan-t2.htm#2 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/so-how-are-you-flying-to-japan-t2.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/agenda-to-be-discussed-on-03-11-08-saigo-no-informal-meeting-before-departure-t36.htm Joanne Just to get prepared for next week's meeting, please post here on what should be discussed for next week's meeting and I will update the list here Meeting agenda on Monday, 03/11/08: Important school administration or related stuff: (1) Summer semester manual enrollment - LAST CALL!!! (2) Travel itinerary, to be completed (preferably done as a group) and submitted to Yoshimitsu sensei I have attempted at doing one myself, but I don't have everyone's flight details Will ... Travel arrangements Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:21:41 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/agenda-to-be-discussed-on-03-11-08-saigo-no-informal-meeting-before-departure-t36.htm#170 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/agenda-to-be-discussed-on-03-11-08-saigo-no-informal-meeting-before-departure-t36.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/what-to-bring-as-a-gift-to-host-family-t38.htm Michelle
http://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/e-omiyage/australia.html

might help people to decide what to give to host family?

It definitely has given me the idea of what to get though. ]]> General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:32:38 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/what-to-bring-as-a-gift-to-host-family-t38.htm#186 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/what-to-bring-as-a-gift-to-host-family-t38.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/comiket-convention-during-christmas-break-p-t34.htm Joanne Comiket website
have fun ]]> General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:55:00 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/comiket-convention-during-christmas-break-p-t34.htm#161 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/comiket-convention-during-christmas-break-p-t34.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/omg-exams-r-coming-oh-the-horror-t32.htm Joanne and results come out 28th nov o_0 will we ever get a break from all tis panicky situation ]]> Misc stuff, and things that don'f fit elsewhere (including SPAM) Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:35:38 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/omg-exams-r-coming-oh-the-horror-t32.htm#148 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/omg-exams-r-coming-oh-the-horror-t32.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/anyone-bringing-a-laptop-over-t37.htm Joanne What model r u using and do u have any reccomendations? ]]> Misc stuff, and things that don'f fit elsewhere (including SPAM) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:19:19 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/anyone-bringing-a-laptop-over-t37.htm#180 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/anyone-bringing-a-laptop-over-t37.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/money-stuff-t30.htm james Exchange rate = You can lock in at a rate with travellers checks but: Looking at Westpacs rates (guessing everyone else is similar) you get a lower rate for T/C vs ATM withdrawal (4% lower from quick check) So, commisions wise, ATM in Japan using Westpac costs $5 + 2% of the AUD amount, travellers check is 4% (if there are no commissions cashing them at the post office etc - I'm checking about that). My daily limit on my card is $1000 - so me ATMing it vs me buying a fat ... General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:03:39 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/money-stuff-t30.htm#141 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/money-stuff-t30.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/unit-enrollment-t35.htm james Just a heads up Got a call from Monash Abroad telling me I wasn't enrolled in the summer units yet - have to be to recieve the grant. So anyway, chased it up this morning. Turns out that Monash have lost my forms or something like that (it turns out I was supposed to give them to the managing faculty of my degree, which is Commerce - however Arts should have forwarded them on). Anyway, of the two forms I handed in to the Arts admin desk (of which I have reciepts for), there is no trace - ... General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:19:52 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/unit-enrollment-t35.htm#166 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/unit-enrollment-t35.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/update-news-as-of-13-10-08-t29.htm Joanne I've been informed of some information regarding the accomodation plans in Japan, so pls read 1) To the group coming via Jetstar or arriving on the 20/11/08, Stephanie will be arranging accomodation (still Hotel Chuo, I suppose) for 2 NIGHTS, and you will take the train to Kanazawa on 22nd Nov MORNING. So no accomodation in Kanazawa is needed. 2) To anyone else arriving on 21/10/08, please inform Steph if you want a one night accomodation at the same place/hotel (SMS her @ 0402645333). ... Travel arrangements Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:59:23 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/update-news-as-of-13-10-08-t29.htm#140 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/update-news-as-of-13-10-08-t29.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/guides-on-homestay-t24.htm Joanne http://athome.nealrc.org/index.html]]> General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:47:35 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/guides-on-homestay-t24.htm#129 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/guides-on-homestay-t24.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/hey-ppl-if-ur-thinking-of-goin-to-tokyo-during-that-christmas-new-year-break-t33.htm Joanne GET UR BOOKINGS/ACCOMMODATION DONE NOW Reason being that I have been planning my Christmas break with my friends in Tokyo, Fully or mostly booked was sooooooo difficult to find anything else that wasn't a dormitory, and had own bathrooms but I got it all done and booked today Guys and gals, pls get ur bookings done now or you'll be stayin with ur homestay for Christmas/New Yr! (Not all that bad I know ) However, I don't think the places will be booked up after our program ... Travel arrangements Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:44:44 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/hey-ppl-if-ur-thinking-of-goin-to-tokyo-during-that-christmas-new-year-break-t33.htm#149 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/hey-ppl-if-ur-thinking-of-goin-to-tokyo-during-that-christmas-new-year-break-t33.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/have-you-seen-steph-s-email-could-someone-take-action-pls-p-t31.htm Joanne Can someone tell me wats goin on with tat email? ]]> Travel arrangements Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:16:51 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/have-you-seen-steph-s-email-could-someone-take-action-pls-p-t31.htm#144 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/have-you-seen-steph-s-email-could-someone-take-action-pls-p-t31.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/another-monday-meeting-t28.htm Michelle Anyone thinks that another group meeting will be a good idea? Or you guys are pretty happy with current stage? We pretty much got the first few days sorted out, Just haven't decided that whether we are going to book for Hotel Chuo in Osaka as a group or individually? maybe if we book it as a group, we will get it cheaper and our rooms will be near ea other's? We can also start planning for a trip after the program or during the one week New Year's break we have. I know it is not the ... Travel arrangements Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:41:27 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/another-monday-meeting-t28.htm#137 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/another-monday-meeting-t28.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/kyoto-info-t25.htm Joanne Kyoto, homeland of Geisha, is 65 mins from Kansai (Osaka) airport, and is prob for ppl lookin for a quiet scenary to relax in (say 'Onsen' ), rather than busy city Tokyo. It is also known for its temples, and you can stay at one (cheap and have comfortable bed like hostel but offer vegetarian breakfasts/meditation sessions along with the package , nid to make special arrangement) Wiki travel & Kyoto in winter XD Thinking of visiting the Imperial palace, and having tea in its beautiful ... General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:05:04 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/kyoto-info-t25.htm#130 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/kyoto-info-t25.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/poll-going-for-nathan-s-japanese-study-group-t27.htm Joanne
Ganbatte for your Japanese study!]]> Grouping up :P for anything! (Toilet XD, traveling during Christmas break, and after the program) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:26:19 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/poll-going-for-nathan-s-japanese-study-group-t27.htm#134 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/poll-going-for-nathan-s-japanese-study-group-t27.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/when-are-u-arriving-in-japan-and-where-t14.htm Michelle
Just wondering, for those who have already booked the ticket to Japan, when and where will u be arriving Japan? like the exact time and flight?

Maybe i cna meet u guys at the airports? 0__0]]> Travel arrangements Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:16:17 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/when-are-u-arriving-in-japan-and-where-t14.htm#58 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/when-are-u-arriving-in-japan-and-where-t14.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/any-details-for-the-25-09-08-dinner-karaoke-outing-t26.htm Joanne ]]> Grouping up :P for anything! (Toilet XD, traveling during Christmas break, and after the program) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:37:20 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/any-details-for-the-25-09-08-dinner-karaoke-outing-t26.htm#131 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/any-details-for-the-25-09-08-dinner-karaoke-outing-t26.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/the-discussion-forum-is-up-on-muso-so-t20.htm Joanne )
I won't close the forum since the links here are still pretty useful
(I really want tis forum to live ><)]]> Misc stuff, and things that don'f fit elsewhere (including SPAM) Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:22:21 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/the-discussion-forum-is-up-on-muso-so-t20.htm#118 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/the-discussion-forum-is-up-on-muso-so-t20.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/looking-for-cheap-overnight-stays-t18.htm Joanne http://www.hostelworld.com
The one charge was talkin bout was hotel toyo, in Osakahttp://hotel-toyo.jp/room.html

unfortunately, for those who r lookin for a place to stay in Kanazawa, hostelworld.com only lists one such hostel]]> Travel arrangements Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:21:26 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/looking-for-cheap-overnight-stays-t18.htm#107 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/looking-for-cheap-overnight-stays-t18.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/japan-in-country-transport-how-to-get-around-t3.htm Joanne I'll just post something miscellanous A link below on getting to JR Kanazawa Station from Shin-Osaka or Kyoto http://wwwhep.s.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/nitidoku/kansai.html And if you checked the Kanazawa tourist website I posted, it also tells you how to get there: http://www.kanazawa-tourism.com/eng/info/info5.php Remember to get a JR West rail pass for 1 day (if you plan to travel a lot, get more days then), so you can transfer trains with ease and just one cheap price! (as for prices, ... Travel arrangements Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:21:13 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/japan-in-country-transport-how-to-get-around-t3.htm#3 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/japan-in-country-transport-how-to-get-around-t3.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/information-on-the-place-school-we-ll-be-studying-in-t23.htm Joanne IFIE*click here*
i'm just looking forward to the ryokan/onsen/zen/and other activites ]]> General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:32:33 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/information-on-the-place-school-we-ll-be-studying-in-t23.htm#124 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/information-on-the-place-school-we-ll-be-studying-in-t23.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/got-money-to-spurge-on-theme-park-p-here-s-some-of-em-t22.htm Joanne As you guys know, there's a spa world near Hotel Toyo in Osaka, good for the cold i guess, so go check it out In Nikko (2 1/2 hrs train away from Tokyo o_0) Edo wonderland Nikko, A recreation of Tokyo in the Edo era (1800s). The emphasis is on fun, rather than education; don't miss the action-packed ninja show or the "Hell Temple" haunted house. In fact, a glowing Buddha statue signals your departure from hell at the end of the obstacle course In Ise, also a similar attraction ... General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:25:55 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/got-money-to-spurge-on-theme-park-p-here-s-some-of-em-t22.htm#123 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/got-money-to-spurge-on-theme-park-p-here-s-some-of-em-t22.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/msn-facebook-google-aim-etc-t21.htm Jacinda gunstress@hotmail.com is mine if anyone wants a quick chat with the OCD organising woman who wont do her assignments on time.]]> Misc stuff, and things that don'f fit elsewhere (including SPAM) Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:31:27 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/msn-facebook-google-aim-etc-t21.htm#121 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/msn-facebook-google-aim-etc-t21.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/getting-together-on-the-mid-semester-break-t8.htm Jacinda
So Mid Sem Break. We have at least one precious day to do something right? I was thinking maybe lunch/dinner + karaoke combo or even just a simple lunch/dinner thing. Gimme your best dates closer to next week.]]> Grouping up :P for anything! (Toilet XD, traveling during Christmas break, and after the program) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:53:48 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/getting-together-on-the-mid-semester-break-t8.htm#23 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/getting-together-on-the-mid-semester-break-t8.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/accommodation-s-prices-around-japan-tour-or-on-ur-own-t17.htm Michelle I've never ever been to Japan before, so i seriously need help in this to plan things out ^^;. for those of you who have been to Japan before, what's the reasonable/ common price for hotels/ ryokans in Japan? i've read through a couple travel booklet, it seems like $150-ish per night is like an average price? and how are u guys planning to go around Japan? following a tour or go on ur own with a map? thanks for the HELP! Travel arrangements Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:12:21 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/accommodation-s-prices-around-japan-tour-or-on-ur-own-t17.htm#98 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/accommodation-s-prices-around-japan-tour-or-on-ur-own-t17.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/sowhat-are-we-all-into-anyways-t6.htm Nathan Introductions thread! Figured it'd be a good idea to introduce myself, lest my terrible taste in everything shock and appall you when we meet in person. Also, "sannensei desu ga, jitsu wa Arts no ichinensei" says absolutely nothing about myself. Guess I'll kick it off. Of course, I'm Nathan. I'm planning on majoring in Japanese. Stupidly, I let Shuya convince my to take up Chinese this year. I also study a bit of Logic. Enough of the boring stuff though. I'm into ... Misc stuff, and things that don'f fit elsewhere (including SPAM) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:02:36 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/sowhat-are-we-all-into-anyways-t6.htm#15 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/sowhat-are-we-all-into-anyways-t6.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/withdrawing-money-t11.htm james Just thought I'd share my previous experience re accessing funds in Japan I'm with Westpac, who don't have any reciprocal banks in Japan (not sure about other banks, but it might be worth checking). My Westpac ATM card has the Cirrus logo on it, which is handy, because at all the post offices (at least, all the ones I visited) there were ATMs which had Cirrus as well, so for a $5 fee (or thereabouts) I could withdraw funds. Apparently there are also similar ATMs at 7/11 etc See http://japan-guide.com/e/e2208.html ... General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:56:40 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/withdrawing-money-t11.htm#45 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/withdrawing-money-t11.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/kanazawa-university-looking-for-activities-and-clubs-t9.htm Joanne http://www.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ad_gakusei/student/club/default.htm

Not sure whether we can approach em to do some activties, it would b fun to have a friendly Monash v Kanazawa match (any sports of course XD)]]> General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:23 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/kanazawa-university-looking-for-activities-and-clubs-t9.htm#26 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/kanazawa-university-looking-for-activities-and-clubs-t9.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/meeting-up-on-monday-15-9-08-at-1pm-at-4th-floor-menzies-building-study-area-t10.htm Michelle Think it will be better if i make up a time and place to meet up. So yea, if anyone is interested, but can't make it, just post your available time here, and we can basically make up another time before Monday. And i think the purpose of next Monday's meeting will be 1. deciding when to go to Japan, and how to get there. If we have enough people, then maybe i can consult a travel agent to get us cheaper airfare and accommodations. 2. I will consult a travel agent today to get ... Grouping up :P for anything! (Toilet XD, traveling during Christmas break, and after the program) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:09:54 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/meeting-up-on-monday-15-9-08-at-1pm-at-4th-floor-menzies-building-study-area-t10.htm#38 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/meeting-up-on-monday-15-9-08-at-1pm-at-4th-floor-menzies-building-study-area-t10.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/mobile-number-t13.htm Michelle
anyway, mine is 0411-069-981, although i always put it on silence and hardly pick up calls, but i will sms back asap.]]> Misc stuff, and things that don'f fit elsewhere (including SPAM) Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:14:37 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/mobile-number-t13.htm#57 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/misc-stuff-and-things-that-don-f-fit-elsewhere-including-spam-f4/mobile-number-t13.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/tokyo-information-or-anywhere-close-like-ghibi-musuem-t16.htm Michelle
http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/welcome/

anyone want to go? 0w0~ it seems that we have to book the ticket 3 months in advance if purchase outside of Japan, or 3 days if purchase in Japan.]]> General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:21:14 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/tokyo-information-or-anywhere-close-like-ghibi-musuem-t16.htm#81 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/tokyo-information-or-anywhere-close-like-ghibi-musuem-t16.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/f-this-application-t15.htm Jacinda
How's the host family application coming along?]]> General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:26:22 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/f-this-application-t15.htm#72 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/f-this-application-t15.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/some-links-on-kanazawa-d-t1.htm Joanne From wikitravel.org http://wikitravel.org/en/Kanazawa Tourist information for Kanzawa, by Yookoso! Japan http://www.kanazawa-tourism.com/ Map of Kanazawa (works like google map, so just trail the rain line to Osaka http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocalMaps-g298115-d479499-Kanazawa_Sky_Hotel-Area.html Please post up more websites if you have more links to share General discussion (Information on Kanazawa, Japan's culture, etc.) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:07:39 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/some-links-on-kanazawa-d-t1.htm#1 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/some-links-on-kanazawa-d-t1.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/anyone-want-to-meet-up-on-monday-15-9-08-t5.htm Michelle Hei guys, Does anyone want to meet up next Monday to discuss about things? Please post your available time to meet up too if you are interested. I will be available after 11 am. I haven't actually done anything yet for the whole trip, haven't even booked my ticket or anything.... If anyone is in the same boat as i am, maybe we can get there together? I also will like to travel around Japan after the program for 2 weeks or so, since we have 20 days after the program to use ... Grouping up :P for anything! (Toilet XD, traveling during Christmas break, and after the program) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:25:30 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/anyone-want-to-meet-up-on-monday-15-9-08-t5.htm#9 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/anyone-want-to-meet-up-on-monday-15-9-08-t5.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/any-plans-for-christmas-new-year-break-t4.htm Joanne
LETS TRAVEL AROUND AND SHOP MORE
I want to drop by Tokyo >< at least one more time before I leave, i'm alright for anytime though (even after the program)
so anyone wanna join me?]]> Grouping up :P for anything! (Toilet XD, traveling during Christmas break, and after the program) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:29:47 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/any-plans-for-christmas-new-year-break-t4.htm#5 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/grouping-up-p-for-anything-toilet-xd-traveling-during-christmas-break-and-after-the-program-f3/any-plans-for-christmas-new-year-break-t4.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/melb-jap-flights-website-t7.htm Michelle I've found this website which lists most of the available flights from melbourne to japan. http://www.travel.com.au/international-airfares/cheap-flights-melbourne-to-japan and i've found that it is actually $100 cheaper if travel before 13/11/08 (for most of the flight)! but if i take those flights, it will mean that i can't stay after the program, and will have to travel around before the program ... Travel arrangements Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:04:50 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/melb-jap-flights-website-t7.htm#16 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/melb-jap-flights-website-t7.htm