http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/-t1.htm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:32:38 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver/site_logo.gif http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/general-discussion-information-on-kanazawa-japan-s-culture-etc-f1/-t1.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/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/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/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/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/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/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