What would have happened if Japan hadnt attacked Pearl Harbor? -

What if Japan hadn t provoked America into WW2? Would Hitler have taken it all the way?

Good question Germany would have had more time to develop their Atomic bomb Japan might have been defeated China In Europe we would have definitely gotten involved sooner or later , But if Germany had focused solely on fighting western europe things might have become a truce With a cold war between the USA and Germany instead of how it turned out Good question though

Japan attacked the American protectorate of the Phillipines and the British colony of Malaysia, both of which are acts of war. Japan s fundamental problem was a shortage of oil, which would not have been solved by not bombing Pearl Harbour. Japan s real motivation was China. They knew that once China became industrialized, Japan would not be able to defeat China. Pearl harbour was merely a symptom of the illness. Germany could never have defeated the Russians anyway. US help did shorten the war, but Germany could not have recovered from Stalingrad and Kursk.

First of All; Great Answer RICKENBANGER. USA was destined to enter the war. Car makers stopped manufacturing automobiles in 1938, in order to produce tanks and other war machines. If this is not a prelude to war, I don t know what is, especially since the war started in Dec 1941 for USA. Germany never attacked USA. Roosevelt amp; Churchill created the Atlantic Charter to get USA fighting on European soil. Germany would have ruled Europe if it was not for Roosevelt s meddling with American lives.

Roosevelt was determined to enter the U.S. in WW2 in one way or another. In spring of 1941 a U.S. patrol boat fired on a German naval vessel in the Atlantic. The German vessel turned and sailed away rather than return fire. Had Japan not attacked U.S. bases in Hawai i the Philippines, and other Pacific Islands, the U.S. would have wound up in the fight some other way.

Germany and Japan would be a lot bigger.

Is there any scholarship in social work in Japan? If yes, then how can I apply for it? -

I ve completed my graduation on social work. Now I intendant to have my post-graduation from a prominent university of Japan. And I want a scholarship because I hardly the ability to bear the huge fees but I have the strong desire to achieve a post-graduation/graduation degree from Japan. Could you please help me?

You might want to contact the university and see if they have any listed (you may got to there webstie)...I know my colleague who teaches social work in Japan - has gotten a lot of aid through UN and related organizations. DA

Do you think Japan and Iceland and all the other politics will work together? -

I forgot the name of it, though they plan on fixing the earth and cutting down greenhouse gases by the year 2050. The council has the leaders of Idiotland (America), Japan, and all of the richest nations in the world (Why is Idiotland in it then?) Do you think their plan will work? They are also trying to cut back on burning food for oil.

Yes, like oil and water. Peace

There are a lot of nations, mostly island nations and coastal nations, that are really going to suffer tremendously from the rising of the ocean levels. I can think of what will happen to one of my particularly favorite nations, The Netherlands, and it makes me shudder. It was pretty much proven that greenhouse gases are causing the earth s climate to get hotter. There is NO disputing that unless you re a Republican that can t read or think logically. Be that as it may, we got CFC s removed when we discovered it was eating our ozone layer and now we can see that it s actually growing back. Our planet is very capable of healing itself provided you don t overload it, and we are definitely capable of overloading it now. The politics must work to solve these problems, or we won t have to worry about it, because we ll all be dead. The ecology is a very sensitive system and we can definitely screw it up irrevocably. And, um, if you want to start calling nations Idiotland, you have a whole lot of other nations in the list ahead of the US. Be fair in your assessment. China is now the biggest producer of greenhouse gases, and India will soon surpass the US as well.

I think you mean the Kyoto Protocol http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto_Proto... No I don t think it will work. They re all content to blame the United States for not signing on. But soon, India, China and other rapidly industrializing nations will far surpass feul consumption and pollution of the U.S. They ve basically signed on that they agree with the idea of reducing pollution emissions. But they haven t come up with a way to actually implement it and actually reduce emissions. The U.S. is the only one who came out and said they won t support it because the plan as offered doesn t work, and to come back and offer something that does work. (Leave it to quot;Idiotlandquot; to push for real results instead of false promises.) Added: Here s a new story from the July 9, 2008 PBS NEWS Hour, on the latest meeting between G-8 nations, and the problems and strategy needed to come up with a universal international agreement. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/environme... (link to text transcript, and link also to video of the story)

That one is just bull to me because they agreed to reduce greenhouse gasses by the year 2050---giving themselves over 40 years---meaning that none of them will seriously do anything.....besides, I ve heard reports that statet that if we do nothing within the next 10 years it will be too late---and the latest reports of the melting ice on the northpose and southpole are indicators that things are happening faster than expected--so basically I believe that it is too late already, the earth will be a goner by the year 2040.....

This is meaningless because China and India whose emmissions have increased exponentially in recent years won t get on board. Your name is text-book ironic.

no i dont because no government can get along wit each other there like totalers

What are some after school clubs in Japan? -

Please tell me some of the different clubs in Japan that students attend after school. If you could find a web page with a list of these clubs i d really appreciate it. Thanks heaps, :)

The club activities at the junior high school where I teach in Fukui are: Soccer, baseball, basketball, softball, rhythmical gymnastic, table tennis, soft tennis, kendo, handball, badminton, chorus club, art club, computer club, band, broadcasting club, literature club

It depends and no certain standards there are. No such simple list ot those clubs on webs I think. Usually there are two types, of course, sportings and cultures. Most of all imaginable sportings and cultures would be possible to be because there is no restriction in Japanese school as far as free from crime.

Club? Each school has its own extracurricular activities. If you want to see it, you should see each school website. But typical clubs are sports: baseball soccer basketball volleyball tennis handball judo kendo karate softball rugby non-sports: computer tea ceremony singing music art

really depends on the school typical public jr-high/high school s club (tokyo area) baseball / rubber-ball baseball softball soccer/football basketball handball track and field judo kendo volleyball rugby tennis / soft-ball tennis swimming kyudo / japanese archery chorus brass band flower arrangement tea ceremony drama club science i chose handball for 6 yrs :)

haha. Beau C you re 14 right? Same! I have no idea about the clubs thingy-s...but anyway, really loved the way you dealed with the decorative slang!!! LOL. =) XD Angelz ~~~ Edit: degorative slang or smth...

yakuza clan bang club

WEEABOO

Does anyone know any good reasons to live in japan? -

I need to write this essay on where i would like to be living in five years and where i want to live is japan i need some reasons i already have some but i need more help! and please no bs ok and dont try to talk me out of movin there either, thanks.

You would like to live there, but you dont know why? Is it because you think Japan is like the anime you watch? It isnt.

Well for one thing I would mention how recycle-friendly Japan is - majority of the trash cans you see in public are recycling bins (for PET bottles, glass bins, newspaper, etc.). It can be difficult to throw something away but I really liked that when I was over there a few years ago. Also people are very polite to strangers (especially if you look like you are not Japanese and don t speak a lot of Japanese). I ve also never received bad customer service anywhere in Japan either. The public in general is a little more peaceful, I find - what I mean is for example tons of people leave their bicycles unattended without locks yet nobody steals them. You can be a minor and buy alcohol (which you can buy at convenience stores, supermarkets) because underage drinking is not much of a problem as it is in (North) America. You can also buy fireworks which are all legal at 7-11, etc. Public transportation is also very clean. Various vending machines are also highly convenient - besides drinks, there s cigarettes, and more these days. That s what I can think of for now besides Japanese FOOD! =9

It is the safest developed country in the world. Trains that run on time and are clean and huge. Food that is the best and healthiest ni the world. Some of the most beautiful girls in the world......everywhere!, festivals year round, loads of national holidays, 24 hour restaurants, bars, kareoke boxes and convenience stores, great architecture, mad mix of culture ie, tradition in Nara and ultra modern Shinjuku, Shibuya, Volcanic baths that you can sit in all over the country, Mt Fuji (a stunning sight, esp from the top!), great, clean sea with tons of fish to spear (if thats your kinda thing), nice beaches, loads of places to visit, really friendly people once you move out the cities (like anywhere), great camping, hiking and rock climbing. Basically you get the best of both worlds, modern and natural. Oh and finally Okinawa, a beautiful island to the South that is hot nearly all year round. That should give you some ideas.

I want to move there too!!! ^_^ Well the reason why I want to move there is because I want to try something new, you know new culture, and I can become a whole different person because no one knows me. And hopefully a great job opportunity. And yes I know its hard for a non-japanese person but I also like the challenge so... maybe this might help...

If you love sushi,sumo, cherry blossoms and japanese gadgets, then Japan is the place. It is clean with very beautiful scenery too. But frankly,Japan is an expensive country. Things are pretty costly and people are always rushing around especially in big cities like Tokyo and Osaka.

have many high tech gadgets (akihabara) one of the best apple in the world planted in japan (aomori ken) world leading transportation (shinkansen)

I want to go to japan for a concert, someone told me you can only go if you are invited to japan is this true? -

I want to go to a concert in japan around december but my dad said you can only go to japan if someone invites you. You can t go to japan just because you want to, is this true? You have to be invited to japan or be in a business trip is this true?

No your dad is mistaken. quot;A visa is NOT required for UK or Irish passport holders who wish to enter Japan for a period of six months or less for the following purposes: Sightseeing, recreation, amateur sports, visiting relatives, inspection tour, participation in unpaid lectures or meetings, study, attending a conference, business contact or other similar activities. Journalists travelling to Japan for a short business trip do not require visas.quot; Enjoy your concert. ;-)

I think you dad doesn t want you to go.

Non-sense. All you need is $1,200 for a tourist class plane ticket. Plus another couple hundred for a hotel. More money for getting to from the airport, where-ever. You re talking at least $2,000. Just to go to a concert?

that cannot be true.... maybe u misunderstood or your dad doesnt want u to go... best of luck

Well, not really. I think what your dad meant was if you wanted to go to the back stage. I m not really sure. But I still don t think that you need to be invited to go to a concert in Japan.

what a load of cobblers WHAT ABOUT TOURIST S

Your dad lied.

It depends on your country. But today, even Chinese ppl come to Japan in tour group. No invitation in there. Check and ask at travel agency.

Depends on your nationality. You sound american, so not a problem. check the mofa (ministry of foreign affairs) website to check your eligibility for a visa waiver. Link:

Nope.,....your dad is pulling your leg.. There are no travel restrictions to japan. If it were true, japan would never have become the #2 economic superpower (economy only that is).

How do you get citizenship in Japan? -

My dream is to move to Japan. Exactly how do you get citizenship there?

Foreigners, who have resided in Japan for at least five consecutive years (less if married to a Japanese national), have shown good conduct, have never plotted against the Japanese government, have sufficient assets or ability to make an independent living and are willing to renounce any other citizenship held, can be granted Japanese citizenship.

Good luck! It s an amazing country. Report Abuse

Attaining citizenship in Japan is freakin impossible, I know because I am trying. Though, your best shot is to go there on a student visa, attend a college, then request to receive residency, stay for 5 years, as a good civilian, perhaps marry a Japanese citizen, and you will find yourself a Japanese citizen. They may require you to go to the (insert your country) s embassy and give up your Passport, and then renounce citizenship and all ties held to the country of your nationality.

I heard that unless you are of Japanese ancestry you cant obtain citizenship

It s very difficult, and I don t know why you d want to do it. You don t need to be a citizen to live in Japan. I know Americans and Canadians who ve been living in Japan for a decade or more and who are married to Japanese citizens but who have themselves not become Japanese citizens. It s not that it s so hard to gain Japanese citizenship that no one can do it, although it sure isn t easy. But the big sticking point is that you d have to renounce your current citizenship first. Japan doesn t allow dual citizenship for adults who wish to be naturalized as Japanese citizens. Changing your citizenship is a very, very big deal, and it s something that you should only attempt if you re very, very serious about it. The time to think about becoming naturalized as a Japanese citizen is after you ve been living in Japan for several years already. Continuous residence in Japan for at least five years is required before you can be considered for citizenship anyway. Go to Japan first as a student or even a tourist and see how you like it. Then you can try to get a job in Japan (probably as an English teacher) that would allow you to live there. A few years after THAT is the time to start thinking about whether you want to become a citizen.