http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hague_Convention_on_the_Civil_Aspects_of_International_Child_Abduction
Have you heard about the “Hague Convention”???
The Japanese government has not agreed to this convention yet.
This means that if your Japanese wife travels to Japan with your children, the Japanese government will not adhere to the Hague Convention and help you to have your children returned to you. You can accuse your Japanese wife of being a kidnapper, but you can not take your children back to your country if they are in JAPAN. If you do, you can be accused of being a kidnapper in Japan.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is a controversial issue in Japan since in some cases Japanese wives have taken their children from their husband and traveled to Japan, because they allege there were domestic violence issues and they are protecting themselves and their children safely in Japan. Therefore, the Japanese government is carefully hearing those cases and trying to come to an amenable outcome for everyone.
The Japanese government is showing signs that it will sign this convention this year; however, many Japanese people are opposed to this convention.
We don’t intend to scare you, but if you are thinking about marrying a Japanese woman, this is important information for you to know.
Of course, this is all a worst case scenario and this will never happen to most people.
In fact, MJL has a 0% divorce since we have been in business in 1999. We have a very successful matchmaking program and our successfully married members are happy.
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September 29, 2011
September 22, 2011
Show All of Your Friends & Family Your Live Wedding Video: Recent Wedding in Las Vegas Broadcasted Live Video of Their International Marriage
One of our successfully matched, happy couples got married last weekend and had a beautiful wedding ceremony in Las Vegas. They chose a chapel in Las Vegas since Las Vegas is a popular place for both the bride's and groom’s family to visit. Many of their family members were excited to visit Las Vegas to celebrate the wedding, and they also enjoyed staying in a hotel with casino. That's wonderful!
Also, another reason why the bride and groom chose that chapel is because they provide a service which broadcasts their wedding ceremony on the internet. So, all of their family members and friends who could not attend their wedding ceremony were able to watch their wedding live online as if they were actually there.
Since it was a private wedding, I cannot show you the URL here, but I enjoyed watching their ceremony online. She was so beautiful, and both of them looked very happy. “CONGRATULATIONS!”
A broadcasting wedding service is a great idea for an international couple's marriage since both of their families and friends can all celebrate by watching the live wedding online from anywhere in the world!
When you find your Japanese wife, we recommend considering a broadcasting service for your wedding.
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September 20, 2011
Mitsuo Aida Museum: A Good Place to Learn About the Traditional Japanese Custom of Sharing
うばい合えば 足らぬ
わけ合えば あまる
－相田みつを
Ubaiaeba Taranu
Wakeaeba Amaru
“If we take from one another, there will never be enough.
If we share with each other, there will be more than enough.”
–Mitsuo Aida
This is one of the popular poems of Mitsuo Aida, a beloved poet and calligrapher in JAPAN.
His words are rather simple, but they convey this traditional Japanese spirit and custom.
Recently in spring 2011, Japan had a big earthquake in TOHOKU, and many people thought there was no hope. However, many foreign media reported with a big surprise that all people in Japan started to help each other and recover gradually without greed or violence.
This is because in Japanese tradition, there is a spirit of “SHARING” which Mitsuo Aida wrote about in his poem. This sharing spirit is seen in times of natural disaster where people of all social classes help each other in order to help everyone survive and bring joy. As a Japanese woman, I am grateful for having this sharing spirit and custom.
More than six months have passed since the earthquake occurred in Japan and Japanese people are still helping each other.
Mitsuo Aida Musiam Website:
http://www.mitsuo.co.jp/museum/foreign/index.htmlLocation:
Tokyo International Forum B1, 3-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Phone:
03-6212-3200 +81(3)6212-3200 (from out side of Japan)
Museum Hours:
10:00a.m - 5:30p.m. (admission until 5:00p.m.) Close: Mondays (except when Monday is a national Holiday)
Admission (tax included):
Adults / University students - 800yenJunior/ Senior high school students - 500yen
Elementary school students - 200yen
Senior citizens 70years old or over - 500yen
Infants of Kindergarten age or under - Admission is free
The disabled with escort - Admission is free
A group discount is available.
Note: Free admission for use of Museum shop only
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September 17, 2011
When Visiting Japan, Bring Some Cash!
When I first moved to the US, I was so surprised to see that people always use credit cards for everyday purchases, even for small items like a cup of coffee, instead of cash. Also, I was shocked to learn that almost everyone needs a credit card in order to build credit.
I remember when I was in my 20's, some of the major credit card companies offered their services in Japan. Out of curiosity, I soon enrolled in a credit card. And then my father scolded me for having a credit card since he believed that having a credit card was a bad custom. He said that using a credit card meant making debt which was shameful. I understood his point, so I tried not to use my credit card since I was a student and I only had a part time job at that time.
Even today, many traditional minded Japanese feel that relying on credit cards is a bad idea. With credit card you can shop even though you don't have any money. My father explained that the money you feel you have with your credit card is not exactly your money. It is an illusion. So you have to be careful.
My father also explained that borrowing money from someone is shameful. In Japan, there has been “SHICHI YA”, which are pawnshops, in town from long ago. The entrance is located behind the main street so that people who need money can sneak into the shop without being seen from others. In Japan, borrowing money is still frowned upon today.
Over 30 years have passed since credit cards started in JAPAN, but credit cards are still not a common payment method. There are many shops and restaurants which do not accept your credit cards at all. And many Japanese prefer to use cash. Many Japanese people trust cash more instead of credit cards. Many people feel that Japan’s economy stays strong through the use of cash and not relying too much on borrowing.
Anyway, when you travel to Japan, it would be better to bring some cash! You can use your credit cards for large purchases like at the airport and major hotels. For all other purchases in Japan, cash is king!
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I remember when I was in my 20's, some of the major credit card companies offered their services in Japan. Out of curiosity, I soon enrolled in a credit card. And then my father scolded me for having a credit card since he believed that having a credit card was a bad custom. He said that using a credit card meant making debt which was shameful. I understood his point, so I tried not to use my credit card since I was a student and I only had a part time job at that time.
Even today, many traditional minded Japanese feel that relying on credit cards is a bad idea. With credit card you can shop even though you don't have any money. My father explained that the money you feel you have with your credit card is not exactly your money. It is an illusion. So you have to be careful.
My father also explained that borrowing money from someone is shameful. In Japan, there has been “SHICHI YA”, which are pawnshops, in town from long ago. The entrance is located behind the main street so that people who need money can sneak into the shop without being seen from others. In Japan, borrowing money is still frowned upon today.
Over 30 years have passed since credit cards started in JAPAN, but credit cards are still not a common payment method. There are many shops and restaurants which do not accept your credit cards at all. And many Japanese prefer to use cash. Many Japanese people trust cash more instead of credit cards. Many people feel that Japan’s economy stays strong through the use of cash and not relying too much on borrowing.
Anyway, when you travel to Japan, it would be better to bring some cash! You can use your credit cards for large purchases like at the airport and major hotels. For all other purchases in Japan, cash is king!
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September 04, 2011
Online Dating: Best to Check Each Other’s' Medical Records Before Making Love
When I first my started online dating service 10 years ago, the first thing I thought that was important for our members was to exchange their medical records, especially regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STV’s), such as HIV and hepatitis. Currently, we require our members to exchange their Medical Records before their first meeting in JAPAN.
Having a HIV test performed was not very popular in Japan 10 years ago since most Japanese people believed that they had no problem. However, recently, more and more people are joining online dating sites and people are traveling globally to meet their dates in person. Meeting someone internationally is getting easier, and there is a freedom in making love globally. However, when falling in love, people often forget about STV’s. As a result, there can be serious consequences if you or your date gets a STV. And then the question is who will take responsibility for the consequences?
In order to ensure the utmost safety and satisfaction of our members, we highly recommend and require our members to exchange their medical records, including their STV status, before being in an intimate relationship with your dates. As stated in MJL's Membership Guidelines, we require that both our male and female members share with each other their current medical records, including their STV report. I believe sharing this critical information is a MUST DO etiquette for people who are seeking their special one globally.
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Having a HIV test performed was not very popular in Japan 10 years ago since most Japanese people believed that they had no problem. However, recently, more and more people are joining online dating sites and people are traveling globally to meet their dates in person. Meeting someone internationally is getting easier, and there is a freedom in making love globally. However, when falling in love, people often forget about STV’s. As a result, there can be serious consequences if you or your date gets a STV. And then the question is who will take responsibility for the consequences?
In order to ensure the utmost safety and satisfaction of our members, we highly recommend and require our members to exchange their medical records, including their STV status, before being in an intimate relationship with your dates. As stated in MJL's Membership Guidelines, we require that both our male and female members share with each other their current medical records, including their STV report. I believe sharing this critical information is a MUST DO etiquette for people who are seeking their special one globally.
Meet Japan Lady.com
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http://meetjapanlady.com/
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