Rules of Conduct & Packing List
Rules of Conduct When in JapanRules of Conduct When in Japan Always wear socks… NO bare feet at school. They are OK at homes, check with your family.
Never blow your nose in public, even at home. Go to the bathroom or bedroom. If you must blow your nose in public, be discreet and turn your head away from others.
NO personal grooming (hair brush, etc.) at school or in public.
No sleeveless tops in Kanayama, these may be acceptable in larger cities of Japan.
Students: NO jewelry (earrings, bracelets, watches), colored nail polish, or makeup in Kanayama during school time or scheduled activities.
Shoes and hats off in all buildings including homestay houses
No gum, candy, chips, pop, etc. in school or while walking around town. Japanese students are not allowed to snack. Snacks bought on walking/bus trips are usually eaten at the place you bought them. People usually stand or sit to eat, and do not eat or drink while walking. Water bottles may be OK in the Kanayama room only.
No jaywalking. Use the crosswalks and sidewalks for your safety.
No giggling, pointing, eye-rolling, grimacing, etc. at Japanese language sounds, foods, or customs. They don’t do that to us, so let’s give them the same respect.
Treat your fellow students with respect: no name-calling or insults. Do the same with the Japanese people you meet.
Students: NO computers on the trip. Cellphones & iPads are OK for music, camera, games while traveling. Phone calls & texting are DISCOURAGED as the cost is very high. They may use public computers when traveling. NO Skyping home while in Kanayama!
Chaperones treat all students and parents with respect. No put downs or ignoring them. Do the same with the Japanese people you meet.
Chaperones are to take the lead, especially during your meeting times. Check with Tony or other officials about schedule changes first, then stand up at the front of the room to lead the meetings. One chaperone can also take the lead (along with Tony or another Japanese leader) when walking places. If you like, chaperones can take turns having this role of leadership.
Use the buddy-system when left on your own for shopping, etc. look around you and find a landmark to orient yourself in unfamiliar surroundings. We don’t want you getting lost. Always be sure to carry your host family and youth hostel/hotel telephone numbers with you; perhaps in your plastic name tag case with the lanyard.
BE ON TIME to school, at hostels for meal times, or meeting the bus for departure. In fact, be a little early, just in case. This is polite in Japan
If you find that you're bored, at least pretend to be engaged and attentive. This is polite, and you might notice something interesting after a few moments, after all. No TV faces.
No complaining out loud, whether students or chaperones. If it is important, tell someone quietly and privately.
Sit up straight, especially at school assemblies and when eating with others. If your Ketchikan friend next to you is slumping, elbow them gently to remind them to sit up again.
When speaking in public (such as at schools and at parties), please stand with both feet planted firmly on the floor. Face forward, and don't rotate back and forth. You can keep your hands still by holding them in front of you, or behind you.
Please be friendly and make the first overture to Japanese students/people in school, around town, on the trains, and on the bus.
Never blow your nose in public, even at home. Go to the bathroom or bedroom. If you must blow your nose in public, be discreet and turn your head away from others.
NO personal grooming (hair brush, etc.) at school or in public.
No sleeveless tops in Kanayama, these may be acceptable in larger cities of Japan.
Students: NO jewelry (earrings, bracelets, watches), colored nail polish, or makeup in Kanayama during school time or scheduled activities.
Shoes and hats off in all buildings including homestay houses
No gum, candy, chips, pop, etc. in school or while walking around town. Japanese students are not allowed to snack. Snacks bought on walking/bus trips are usually eaten at the place you bought them. People usually stand or sit to eat, and do not eat or drink while walking. Water bottles may be OK in the Kanayama room only.
No jaywalking. Use the crosswalks and sidewalks for your safety.
No giggling, pointing, eye-rolling, grimacing, etc. at Japanese language sounds, foods, or customs. They don’t do that to us, so let’s give them the same respect.
Treat your fellow students with respect: no name-calling or insults. Do the same with the Japanese people you meet.
Students: NO computers on the trip. Cellphones & iPads are OK for music, camera, games while traveling. Phone calls & texting are DISCOURAGED as the cost is very high. They may use public computers when traveling. NO Skyping home while in Kanayama!
Chaperones treat all students and parents with respect. No put downs or ignoring them. Do the same with the Japanese people you meet.
Chaperones are to take the lead, especially during your meeting times. Check with Tony or other officials about schedule changes first, then stand up at the front of the room to lead the meetings. One chaperone can also take the lead (along with Tony or another Japanese leader) when walking places. If you like, chaperones can take turns having this role of leadership.
Use the buddy-system when left on your own for shopping, etc. look around you and find a landmark to orient yourself in unfamiliar surroundings. We don’t want you getting lost. Always be sure to carry your host family and youth hostel/hotel telephone numbers with you; perhaps in your plastic name tag case with the lanyard.
BE ON TIME to school, at hostels for meal times, or meeting the bus for departure. In fact, be a little early, just in case. This is polite in Japan
If you find that you're bored, at least pretend to be engaged and attentive. This is polite, and you might notice something interesting after a few moments, after all. No TV faces.
No complaining out loud, whether students or chaperones. If it is important, tell someone quietly and privately.
Sit up straight, especially at school assemblies and when eating with others. If your Ketchikan friend next to you is slumping, elbow them gently to remind them to sit up again.
When speaking in public (such as at schools and at parties), please stand with both feet planted firmly on the floor. Face forward, and don't rotate back and forth. You can keep your hands still by holding them in front of you, or behind you.
Please be friendly and make the first overture to Japanese students/people in school, around town, on the trains, and on the bus.