I just have to put up a post on cell phones here in Japan. Apparently, it is very difficult to obtain one! You have to have a Japanese bank account, which means that you need a student visa because you can't open a bank account on a tourist visa. Seiko-san also said that you have to be careful with your cell phone as it is personal, and it seemed like you can't sell your cell phone because it will be in your name =O
Furthermore, you have to be at least 20 years old to buy a cell phone. It is crazy! Why is it so difficult to buy a phone over here? And with an age limit of 20? What can you do with a cell phone that is so dangerous? I actually have to let Seiko-san buy a cell phone for me in her name, she has to sign papers and become some sort of "guardian" for me. She offered herself to buy one for me, and I really appreciate how she tries to help me. I really am lucky to have her as my host =) She also offered herself to help me buy tickets to China and South Korea, because she knows a place where you can get cheap tickets =) Seiko-san wa subarashi dessu!!! =D