If you type the words 'tokyo hotels english speaking' in a search engine, you will be taken to a page advertising several hotels with English-speaking staff, so you could start by exploring these. Then, if you click here... (read more)

This is such an interesting question I had a really good search to try and find the answer. At present there doesn't appear to be one, not online at any rate. You could probably try to contact... (read more)

Yes, all necessary treatment is free on the NHS - the principle is that health care in the UK is 'free at the point of use' which means that we pay for it over time through our taxes, but nobody has to pay directly to use the service. People do have... (read more)

They can be quite similiar to the symptoms of diabetes in humans. A cat that is in danger of developing diabetes may need to pass water a lot more... (read more)

There is a lot of free help on the internet, so you can start with that. For instance, the ASL site will take you through the basics. You can find instructions for making signs for everyday words, such as 'mother'... (read more)

A fully qualified electrical engineer will have a degree in the subject, either from 3 years of full time study or part time at a college or with the Open University. However, you don't need a degree to start working in the field; many people gain experience... (read more)

Anxiety disorder is a term that covers several types of problem. General anxiety disorder, which is quite common, is a constant, nagging feeling that something is wrong, which seems to have no obvious cause. Other types include obsessive-compulsive disorder,... (read more)

The English word 'gypsy' comes from 'Egyptian' which is where many people once believed the Roma came from. In fact, as far as is known, the Roma people seem to have originated in India. The Romani language has some elements in common with Indian languages... (read more)

William Paley's famous 'watchmaker' analogy is based on a teleological argument. The basis of this is that the universe is too complex to have evolved but must have an intelligence... (read more)

It is usually possible to tell a baby's sex after about 18 weeks. However, at this stage it is still quite easy for the ultrasound to make a mistake, for instance if the baby is facing a different way or has its legs crossed in front. So hospitals often... (read more)

The simplest way of all is probably to take a piece of paper and write down, for about five minutes, all the things that are annoying and upsetting you. Then have a look and think - could some of these things be changed, or could I deal with them in another... (read more)

Japanese food has a long history and many regional variations, so I can only give a very basic answer here. Generally, though, Japanese cooking places a lot of importance on freshness and health. Vegetables... (read more)

A lot of the benefits are psychological rather than physical. Eating chocolate can improve your mood; studies have noted that if people are depressed they will sometimes eat more chocolate than usual in an attempt to make them feel happier. However, it... (read more)

It's not actually forbidden, and North Korea does have a tourist industry. However, the official US... (read more)

It depends on where you live. if you live in an area that has cold winters with winter sports, then there are a lot of opportunities. Even if you don't do winter sports yourself, ski and other sport resorts are always looking for helpers, bar staff, chalet... (read more)

A good gift, for any occasion, is something you know the other person will like. It may sound obvious, but a lot of people just go for the conventional gifts at this time - flowers and chocolates, for instance - which is great if you know your wife will... (read more)

Gwaun Valley is in Pembrokeshire in South Wales, near Fishguard. Its people celebrate New Year on 13 January, rather than on 1 January as is usual elsewhere in Britain and Europe... (read more)

If you type the words ' traditional paella' in a search engine you will see that, as with most traditional recipes, there are lots of variations and everyone thinks their own version is the best! You can see a few examples here... (read more)

The Medicis were a family whose origins can be traced to the 12th century, but they became important in the city of Florence in the 14th century. They had enormous influence over the political,... (read more)

As a major city, Seoul has attractions that can be enjoyed at any time. However, the times to avoid are probably July and August. Not only is it very hot and humid, and often rainy (in fact July is officially the rainy season and floods are possible)... (read more)