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How long is a school day in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

about six and a half hours. In general, kids have to be at school by 8:45 am. School finishes around 3:15 pm, so they have to be in school for about six and a half hours every day from Monday to Friday. However, most kids also attend after-school clubs, and many also go to juku […]

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How expensive is Myanmar?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

A vacation to Myanmar for one week usually costs around MMK649,224 for one person. So, a trip to Myanmar for two people costs around MMK1,298,448 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs MMK2,596,896 in Myanmar. Is Myanmar expensive to visit? Myanmar has a reputation of being a very expensive travel […]

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What is the number one vegetable eaten in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

daikon. The Japanese radish Excluding processed foods (i. e., potato chips or boxed juices), it turns out the most consumed vegetable in Japan is the daikon, measured by absolute weight. Based on the survey, on average Japanese people eat about 33. grams of this vegetable daily. What are the most consumed vegetables in Japan? According […]

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Is Ramayana popular in Indonesia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

New Delhi: Ramayana has always been popular in Indonesia, with Bali, Java and Jakarta having their own interpretations of it. The Hindu epic will now reach a larger audience in Indonesia through Legong, the historical Bali dance traditionally performed by young girls. Does Indonesia have Ramayana? The epic of Ramayana came to Indonesia around the […]

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How many Australian tourists visited Bali in 2019?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

1.23 million Australian visitors. There were 1.23 million Australian visitors to Bali in 2019, more than any other nationality. What percentage of tourists to Bali are Australian? In 2019, Australia was the top source of tourists for Bali, accounting for 20 per cent of the 6.27 million foreign visitors to the island that year. How […]

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Why did fighting in Vietnam turn to a stalemate?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Why did fighting in Vietnam turn into a stalemate by the mid-1960’s? Unless the US invaded North Vietnam or used the nuclear weapons, the war was un-winnable. This was realized after the fighting began to escalate instead of de-escalating as the years went by. When was the stalemate in the Vietnam War? Did you know? […]

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What can you do in Bangkok overnight?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

10 Top Things to Do for the Best of Bangkok at Night Na-Oh Bangkok @ Chang Chui Plane Night Market. Grand Swiss Hotel 180° Sky Lounge. Asiatique The Riverfront. Princess Cruise. Midnight Supper Tuk-Tuk Food Tour. Siam Niramit. Bangkok Sunset Bike Ride. Amphawa Floating Market. What is there to do in Bangkok at night alone? […]

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Who was the last king of Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Savang Vatthana. List of monarchs of Laos King of Laos Last monarch Savang Vatthana Formation 1353 (Kingdom of Lan Xang) Abolition 2 December 1975 (Lao People’s Democratic Republic) Residence Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, Laos Does Laos still have a king? It survived until December 1975, when its last king, Sisavang Vatthana, surrendered the throne to […]

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Which country owns Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Singapore became part of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 following a merger with Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak. The merger was thought to benefit the economy by creating a common, free market, and to improve Singapore’s internal security. What country does Singapore belong to? Singapore gained self-governance in 1959 and in 1963 became part of the […]

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What resources did Japan gain from their expansion?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Amongst Manchuria’s resources coveted by Japan were iron, coking coal, soybeans, salt and above all land, all severely lacking within the Japanese empire in 1930. How did Japan gain resources? Japan desperately needed resources, and there were only two places to get them: Siberia and the South Pacific. The Imperial Japanese Army favored going after […]

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What is the hottest temperature recorded in Beijing?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The springlike weather began in Beijing on Saturday, when the mercury soared to 69.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the first time on record the city has climbed above 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit) during the month of February. That set a record, beating out the high of 67.6 degrees observed Feb. 13, 1996. How hot does it […]

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Is it disrespectful to look someone in the eye in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Japan, it is a sign of respect NOT to make eye contact with another person. Likewise, making eye contact with another person during conversation is considered rude. As children, the Japanese are taught to focus on the neck of the other person when in conversation. Is it rude to look someone in the eyes […]

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What is a Japanese style bed called?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Futon. Futon (布団) is the Japanese traditional style of bedding. A complete futon set consists of a mattress (敷き布団, shikibuton, lit. “spreading futon”) and a duvet (掛け布団, kakebuton, lit. What is a Tatami bed? The Tatami style bed is typically a Japanese platform bed with insets for Japanese tatami mats to be inserted.If you do […]

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Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Entry Requirements: You must have a valid passport and a visa (or pre-approval for a visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond your planned stay, and you must have at least one blank visa page. Visit the Embassy of Vietnam website for the most current information. How […]

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How can I stay in Russia for 3 months?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Foreign citizens can get 3-month visas to Russia every three months. This requires leaving Russia at the end of the 3-month period and apply for another visa (in the EU countries, a visa and an invitation for a 3-month visa can be obtained in 2-3 working days). How can I stay in Russia longer? If […]

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