Looks similiar as shougi..

Because the Japanese shougi is originated from the Chinese xiangqi.

I see.. Well I think I should check Mulan anyway ^.^ asian games rulez.

Go has a different dimension of building a strategy and its miniscular tactics. This is very different from chess.

I think I know very well :)

I've played it and really enjoy it, but I am not very good at all. I think it would be great if I could find someone to play with and teach me how to get better when I'm in Japan.

Wow, you´re going to japan? I think it wouldn´t be problem to find a teacher in japan. Must be amazing.

Ive always wanted to learn how to play go! It looks like so much fun XD

KGS Go Server or look for go club in your town.
On KGS you´ll surely find someone who will be able to teach you, there are nice poeple from all world. I´d teach you basic things (I´m not too strong but I guess I can teach the most important things for begin) but you wouldn´t understand, I´m not able to make clear these things in english :(

I gave up because I was not able to play an entire game without losing badly.