How to say words that relate to fire in japanese?

Question:

I need to know how to say words that relate to fire, like burn, flame and such on.
I'll give best answer to person that gives the biggest list.
No symbols please!

Answer:

Since it looks like it took you about 4 tries to get this question posted, here you go......

kasai, faia, houka, hi, hinote, kaki, gogyou, kaji

What is the differnence between hiragana, katakana, and kanji 1,2,and 3, Japanese?

Question:

Answer:

Hiragana - phonetically based, about 70 characters or so. Used with kanji when writing Japanese

Katakana - also phonetically based with a similar number of characters, but used for 'borrowed' words or for things such as city names, peoples names.

Kanji - it takes a knowledge of about 2000 of these characters to read a newspaper or magazine. A college graduate knows a lot more than that. Generally these characters are much more complex than hiragana.

Furigana- hiragana written in smallish lettering above kanji so that the kanji can be read. By who? Well, kids for one. Adults who have forgotten, or never learned, the kanji in question.

Flight time from manila to japan?_,?

Question:

Answer:

It can vary by season, type of plane, weather, and air traffic, but in general about 4 and a half hours.

July AKB48 Concert in Tokyo?

Question:

My friend and I are going to Tokyo in July, is it possible to purchase tickets somewhere for an AKB48 performance?

Answer:

They are very popular in Japan. So it's basically hard to get the ticket for their concert.

But it depends on each concert after all. You did not tell us which one you want to go.

Im going to hokkaido sapporo in japan for highschool help with airline prices?

Question:

okay i love japan and we found me a highschool there but i need to know how much it costs for a ticket there from kentucky ( about on average ) and which airline is cheapest.Thanks!

Answer:

Figure on $1,200 -$1,500. Prices also vary with time of year, and even day of week. You'll need to use google for the exact prices.

Was sapporo hokkaido affected at all by all that has happened in japan?

Question:

im going to highschool there and need to know if its safe. so please give a actual answer, its important. Thanks

Answer:

The only areas of danger are very near the nuke plants in Fukushima. No one is allowed near the danger zones. No danger of radiation in Sapporo at this time.
Sapporo is a couple hundred miles to the north. Not even on the same island.

How much is a one Person trip to Japan?

Question:

How much would a trip to Japan be? Including food, hotels, ect. For two weeks. Also please tell me about your own experience going to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, ect was. Thanks! It's been my dream to go to Japan since I can remember.

Answer:

For your flight I would say it's 1,500 up to 2,700 (US) now depending on what flight company you go through and also where you live, and make sure to read the fine print under some of the prices. Hopefully you have a passport or else that will be an additional $100 to obtain one.

I would seriously invest in a rail pass before coming to Japan as you can get it for about $500 or so for two weeks which is a lot cheaper in the long run since you will be using some form of transportation at least everyday.

Hotels range in price from really expensive $300 a night to as cheap as $120 a night. If you stay in Tokyo, look up Smile Hotel as it's $120 a night. There is also a wide variety of youth hostels that are pretty safe out there. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that there is a curfew and also be aware that most of them have you sharing your room with at least 1 other person if not more unless you catch them on an off season. If you plan on visiting a lot of Japan, then I would think that it would be a lot cheaper to just stay in hostels throughout your trip. The cheapest hostel I saw ran $35 a night, but the one that I stayed at ran $65 a night which was a bit pricey since I actually had a room to myself. Hotel total for 2 weeks = 1,680 at least Hostel total for 2 weeks = $490 to $910

Food you can cut back a lot on if you eat instant food or even prepared food from the convenience stores. You can easily buy something for as cheap as 120 yen in some areas which is about $1.50. Not the best food in the world, but hey it's cheap. Or you can splurge a bit and pay maybe $50-$80 a day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Well not really splurging, but hey it's a budget for a reason.
So food total might run you around $700 for 2 weeks if you spend $50 a day (remember you'll probably want some beverages inbetween).

You'll probably want to bring some extra spending money with just in case. You never know what might happen, so it's always nice to keep some extra money on hand. Also if you plan on shopping which I think you might :), you'll need some extra money for that. I say the least is $300.

In total for the most cheapest options you're looking into $3,500 and up, but if you get a lot of nice deals then you could be looking at as cheap as $$3,000. All depends on what you want to do while in Japan as a lot of activities cost money, well unless you're visiting for the architecture. But the first time I went to Japan, I spent about $4,500 or so. It really depends on how thrifty you are really.

If you're a shopaholic like I am, then you want to check out Shibuya for sure. Also the sights around Tokyo Bay were nice, especially at night. I would totally recommend checking out a ryokan or an onsen while you're in Japan. They're so relaxing! Be aware that some onsens and even waterparks in Japan don't allow people who have tattoos. There is usually a sign around the entrance.
Kyoto I visited mostly for the traditional side of Japan, and I was so interested in doing the Maiko Makeover that a studio in Kyoto does but I didn't have enough money with me so that was depressing. Ohh I didn't even think, if your a guy though they do have a men's traditional dress up too . Not sure if you're interested in that haha.

Not sure what you want to visit or what you're interested in, so I'm afraid I can't be too helpful in giving out recommendations.

All in all have a safe trip :)

What music video is that features a subgroup of Morning Musume?

Question:

I think it's a subgroup. It's like 3 chicks dancing a groovy dance the ENTIRE video and it's like upbeat and fun-ish. The chicks are hella young. Probably 18-21. I saw it a long time ago and I liked it.

Anyone remember?

Answer:

One of the sub-groups was called Mini-Moni. Do a search on Youtube for that name and you'll find a bunch of videos.

Japanese names for male pets?

Question:

Be creative!! I need some answers!

Answer:

My friend's kitten is Sakura-maru. It is very cute.
Tama is very common to female cat, and Koro is very common to male dog.
You can name them from world hero or heroin, such as Caesar, or Cleopatra
.

What ever happened to fugitive Japanese porn star Minako Komukai?

Question:

The last I heard was in February when fugitive Japanese porn star Minako Komukai fled to Manila, but there's been nothing in the international news since then. Any updates in the Japanese media? (I can't read Japanese). Thanks!

Answer:

She didn't flee to Manila (but I guess that's debatable), also she was a stripper and model, but not a hardcore av actress, her arrest warrant was issued after she went to Manila, she was arrested at Narita Airport when she voluntarily returned in February 2011.

How do Japanese in general view the Chinese?

Question:

I have a few chatmates from Japan (whom I teach English to) and some of them tell me Chinese are very disorganized and messy when they are in Japan and they cause trouble. Is that true?

Answer:

It seems that many Chinese staying illegally in Japan are engaged in new and bizarre crimes the kind that have never happened before in Japan.
But except that, with their rapid economical growth and peoples affluence, the interchange between the two countries is growing every year in many fields which in turn helps deeper and wider mutual understanding.

Popular phones and phone services in Japan?

Question:

Like we have Verizon and Droid, what couplings does Japan have?

Answer:

Softbank and Docomo are major operators in Japan.

Softbank has the iphone in Japan, however many many phone models are popular in Japan, and many can do things the iphone can't (watch tv, use as a form of electronic payment etc).

What would be the things needed to become an English teacher in Japan?

Question:

I plan on joining the US Navy for four years as a linguist, and I'm shooting to be stationed in Japan, though of course that's not a guarantee. Either during service or after the Navy I plan on going to a college that offers a Bachelor's degree in Japanese Language and Literature.

While I would think the Bachelor's degree and the experience as a linguist in the navy might help my case considerably I know I can't just walk into a school, even with the experience under my belt and declare, "I am greatest teacher please hire me". What would I need specifically to be an English teacher in Japan? Would the experience listed really help my case any?

Answer:

Well, if you wanted to be an actual English teacher, you would need some kind of teacher qualifications. Even then I have no idea how willing schools would be to hire a foreigner to teach English. The exception would be at the university level, where you shouldn't need special qualifications (though a degree in English or TESOL rather than Japanese Language and Literature might be more useful for such a position) and foreigners are the typical teachers.

Now, if you want a position as an ALT or eikaiwa teacher, that's a whole different ball game. This is the path taken by the vast, vast majority of foreign English teachers in Japan. In that case your major doesn't matter and you don't need teaching certification -- you just need a Bachelor's degree. The experience might help. I can't imagine that it would hurt. But generally speaking what matters most is that you're a native English speaker with a Bachelor's degree. Be aware that some school and programs have a preference for applicants with no prior teaching experience or training (they think inexperienced applicants are more flexible and willing to learn the school's methods) and little or no Japanese ability (that way there is no chance they can speak Japanese in class). I think you're better off learning Japanese anyway, though, since your life in Japan will be much easier.

It sounds like you have plenty of time to make your decision, so take some time to research your teaching options and decide what you want to do.

ANIME: How can I NOT be a weeaboo?

Question:

First things first. I DON'T THINK I AM A WEEABOO. I love Anime and stuff. Well right now I am ONLY watching Naruto. Just one anime and I don't even read manga much. I have some of the openings on my ipod. I love asian food, and I want to learn the Japanese language. But I get called a weeaboo because of it? I don't want to learn the language for anime purposes. I just love the language and I rather learn that instead of french or spanish. When I visit Japan one day, I think its important and respectful to have some knowledge and know the basics of a language when you go visit that country. I have an interest in it and I don't see anything wrong with that. I don't completely understand this whole weeaboo thing and how to NOT be one...I don't think its fair that I cant love and respect my own culture and another culture as well without being called a weeaboo... :[

Answer:

You shouldn't care about what other people call you. Just live life as you want to.
It's admirable that you have such a strong passion for Japanese culture and that shouldn't be taken as a negative thing. Obviously those people calling you a weeaboo are narrow-minded and have not had the amazing experience of exploring into other cultures, different from their own.

Are Wonka Nerds sold in Japan?

Question:

I have a friend in Japan whose birthday is coming up, I wanted to send her candy they don't have in Japan. So do they sell Nerds in Japan and what others don't they sell? I've heard things like Snickers, Skittles and Statbursts...

Answer:

They sell Snickers here. Wonka Nerds, you got me there. Skittles and Starbursts, well, never seen them. They aren't common in grocery stores near my house. But I would expect that SOMEWHERE in Japan, it may be possible to find them.

Best resources to learn Japanese with?

Question:

If it costs money, please give good reasons why it's worth the investment? Please and Tank you!

Answer:

The best way to learn Japanese is through a variety of methods. You need to work on your grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Its best to think of these as separate categories and focus on each specific category as these require different methods and techniques.

Start by learning the basics through grammar. These books really helped me.

• Shin Nihongo no Kiso I & II
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

• An Introduction to Modern Japanese by Osamu Mizutani & Nobuko Mizutani
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

• Japanese Demystified by Eriko Sato a self-teaching guide
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

I also recommend trying to learn a certain amount of vocab or kanji each day as this helps you build up your vocab and kanji ability. I tried to learn 5 kanji per day or about 20 a week and did the same with vocab.

Watching Japanese anime or any Japanese TV program is a good idea for improving your listening skills and also your vocabulary. Keep a notebook and jot down any new words you hear. Then look them up and find out the meaning.

Websites are not always the best way to learn Japanese. Most websites are run by people with no teaching credentials and are not even native speakers of Japanese. Some of them are just interested in making money and not in helping you in what you need to be successful in learning Japanese.

How to Learn Japanese
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Japanese Translation?

Question:

what does the caption in this picture read?
http://i.imgur.com/TybrN.jpg

Answer:

ナルホド / Naruhodo
...来ちゃった... / ...Kichatta....

Naruhodo
... I have come ...

What are the regulationd or impotring a car from japan?

Question:

I'm planing on shipping an Evo4 and Evo6 to the U.S. soon.

Answer:

It has to pass SMOG / emissions tests for the state you want to import it to. If it doesn't meet that states requirements, it won't be allowed. It will also cost thousands just to ship here.
All that for a Mitsubishi ?

How can I type Tokyo Unicorn in Japanese?

Question:

I know the word 一角獣 which means unicorn and I also know the word Tokyo 東京, but I wanna be sure how they write it together.

Answer:

Why not 東京一角獣?

But what do you really want?
You can write some other variations:
東京ユニコーン
トウキョウユニコーン

Going to japan in a couple weeks...but wanna get a tattoo?

Question:

i'm going on a class trip to japan in a couple of weeks and i really want to get a tattoo soon. i heard on a t.v. show that in japan getting a tattoo is somewhat of a taboo and some places don't allow tattoos. i really want to get one but i'm worried that i won't be able to participate in everything because of it. do a lot of places not allow tattoos, or should i just wait till i get back to get it?

Answer:

If you get the tattoo in a place that's easy to hide, you should be okay for most things. However, you might not be able to go to an onsen (many won't let people with tattoos in) and you might find it tough to participate in activities that would reveal your tattoo. If I were you, I would just wait until you get back. I don't really see the point in doing something that will stress you out more and could wind up limiting your experiences in Japan.

Do japanese people like germany?

Question:

i know its a bit random but i allways come accross that they use german in japanese
example: in kaichou wa maid-sama they called the cat "licht" which means light in german

or the vocaloid character "kirsche" means cherry in german

since im german i notice these little things and i just wanted to ask if japanese people maybe like something about the german language...

Answer:

I think your question is "japanese people maybe like something about the german language...?"

I don't think we use German words because we like Germany... however, it's true that we had imported many German words in the past (most of them are medical terms which were translated from Dutch)
For others, "Köln" "Gelände" "Rucksack" "Baumkuchen" "Arbeit" "Dachshund" are well-known, and I think we pronounce closely to the original ones.

The following page shows some words originated from German:
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%89%E…

Good Japanese Gang Names?

Question:

I'm writing a story and in it there is a Japanese gang, and the gang is a sort of 'Biker gang', but obviously Japanese..
I'm terrible with choosing/making up names, so what are some good ones?

I would like a name in Japanese - With the meaning/translation in English please
(PLEASE None that are existing gangs, just a made up one. Thanks)

Answer:

No one knows all biker gang names in Japan. So no matter who creates a name for, it's possible that it exists in Japan.

But anyway, what about 狂走団 kyosodan?

It means,

狂 crazy
走 running
団 gang

Do i need a temporary work permit to work in tokyo?

Question:

in between semesters i wanted to travel to tokyo. if i had enough money i would just stay there as a vacation. but i will have to work there if i want to stay in tokyo for a while. i wanted to bartend but i'm not familiar w/ working outside the country. i would need a work permit to work in tokyo, right? also, do most people in tokyo now speak english? i'm afraid i wont be able to bartend w/o being fluent in japanese. thanks for your feedback.

Answer:

It depends on what country you are from. If you are from say the UK, Canada or Australia you can get a working holiday visa. The united states DOES NOT have a working holiday visa agreement with Japan.

Also for Tokyo, you can get work in bars etc in Roppongi for example for just speaking English. My old roommate (UK-Working holiday) did just that. Of course it is pretty hard, but since so many foreigners illogically left Japan because of "radiation" there might be a job somewhere available.

Do they show allot of anime on tv japan?

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Answer:

If you are talking about TV channels in general in Japan, there is relatively a lot of anime.

I am egyptian,how can i get working visa in japan?

Question:

i have just married with japanese girl in jordan.
we both dont have money,so she must go back to japan for working and saving money.
but i also would like to work in japan.
i can not speak japanese,but English is ok.
i have little computer skill,but no experience.
i have experience for working at hotel and restauran in egypt.
what kind of job i can get?
how can get working job?
what i need for visa?
where can i get information about it.
If any idea, please let me know.

Answer:

Well, there is a glimmer of hope, that being that you qualify to move to Japan on a spousal visa. Getting into Japan isn't something everyone can accomplish.

You failed to give any details regarding education, and what you did give doesn't provide much hope. The working in a restaurant/hotel thing requires Japanese skills, so you do the math on that.

All I can say is get your spousal visa and start learning the language.

Why are fish the major food source in japan?

Question:

Answer:

People who live near apple orchards are likely to make apples a major food source. People who live near the ocean, well....... And Japan IS an island. You do understand the implications of that geographical situation, right?

BESTESTT QUESTION EVR?!?!?

Question:

ICAN HAZ CHEEZBURGERR?!?!!?
*jk howw much pickles dozz yu lik on yu cheezburgah?*

Answer:

I can have cheeseburger, but I don't like pickles on my cheeseburger.

You sounded like you are drunk and dis-organized....but thanks for your time and my 2 points.

What's the "Culture Festival"?

Question:

In most of the manga I read they always talk about celebrating something called 'The Culture Festival'
What kind of Japanese celebration is this?

Answer:

It's just an event which Japanese junior high and high schools have once in one year. Usually in fall.

Students will do various things like singing, showing their drawing, acting, opening a small shop, etc.

Do i need a Japanese visa if I'm from middle east?

Question:

Answer:

You need to tell us which country you are from.

Generally, middle easterns need a tourist visa to visit Japan.

How do I call japan with a international calling card?

Question:

I have the 011 81 44 and the number to soft bank There is a 0800 and more numbers. I read that you have to drop the first zero. I spent a half hour trying to get this to work...I need to suspend a cell phone for my son cuz he is unable to do it. Please help????? thank so much

Answer:

Can you use a land line to make the call ? Calling from a cell phone to a cell phone in another country often doesn't work.
Id call your service provider

Help with "I would like some dollars"?

Question:

In my Pimsleur lesson today I had to say I would like some dollars please I said

ドルをほしいんですが

the actual correct answer was

ドルがほしいんですが

what is the meaning of what I originally said? I would like to try and understand what I said that was wrong.

Thanks :)

Answer:

（わたしは）ドルがほしいんです
This is a simple "S + O + V" sentence, but when we say すきだ、ほしい、（verb）～たい
we just don't use を (which is usually placed as an object mark, right?) and use が

Don't ask me why.... let's say that's one of mysteries commonly seen in every language.

---------- Edit:
↓Yep, （verb）～たい: この映画が見たい。 おもしろい本が読みたい。
（While we say ；この映画を見に行った。　おもしろい本を見つけた。）

What's your opinion on this?

Question:

I've heard the Pokemen eat raw bacon in Japan. Is this true? Or is this just something that total morons spout off now and again? Basically, I think it is the latter, but you never know what some people will believe.

Answer:

I know you are trolling and you are terrible at it. FAIL!!!!

Whats the best Asian country for teaching English in?

Question:

Whats the best Asian country for teaching English in? I have a degree BSc Honours in Games Computing Software Engineering and been thinking to take a TEFL England certificate to teach abroad and been thinking what the best country to teach in is once I have the TEFL England certificate.

Japan, Korea, China, Kazakhstan etc. which one is best for teaching for salary, living conditions, meeting people, culture etc. any information would be useful.

I've been learning Japanese language and writing system and some Korean/Hangul, I'm far better at Japanese though, but I know no Russian.

Answer:

Traditionally it has been boom countries like Japan and South Korea but recently China has emerged as a new player. I taught in Japan for over 10 years and enjoyed the experience immensely.

Most recruiters for English jobs in Japan will require the following:

1. Native English Speaker
2. Full Bachelor Degree (in any field)
3. Basic Japanese Ability

The market is really competitive now so they also prefer teaching experience and qualifications such as ESL, TEFL or CELTA

Working in Japan
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Where can I get these Japanese cups?

Question:

I can't find an image anywhere, but you see them in the anime quite alot. They look like clay cups which have been squashed slightly and are usually cream coloured. They're used for tea i think and I can't find them anywhere! If anyone can help I'd e grateful :) If this helps Histugaya Toshiro from bleach was using a similar one in episode 46 (i think or 48) When she wakes up in his office, he drinks from the cup while they talk about the paper work?

Don't know if that helped but that's all I can say -.- Thanks!

Answer:

I think you're looking for this kind;
http://www.synapse.ne.jp/club-dr/index/s…

Here's keywords; ろくろ　陶芸　湯のみ茶碗　Japanese handmade pottery rokuro tea cup

Are Pokémon real in Japan?

Question:

I heard that they actually exist in Japan, do they really?

Answer:

Yes. They have traffic jams all the time becuase of slowpokes and slowbros crossing the road and sometimes trains have to stop cause snorlaxes are sleeping on the tracks. Also that tsunami that happened? It wasnt caused by tectonic plate shifts or some crap like that, it was the result of 1000 golem using earthquake at the same time at the Annual Geodude Evolution Gathering

Why is bacon served raw in Japan?

Question:

Why is bacon served raw in Japan? Do Japanese people like to eat bacon raw? I've been in Japan for quite sometime and I do like the food here but one thing I don't understand is why they serve bacon raw in sandwiches and meals. If you go to a convenient store and look for sandwiches, you might find a Bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich costing something like 250yen but of course the bacon is raw. I went to family restaurants like Jonathan's and ate hamburg steak but it came with a raw bacon. Jonathan's serves BLT sandwich but the bacon is raw or undercooked. I learned in the U.S. that if you eat pork it had to be cooked because you could get parasites by eating raw pork or uncooked pork. Bacon is pork so that means it's not a good thing to eat bacon raw. I'm puzzled as to why bacon is served raw or undercooked in Japan. Does anyone agree that eating pork raw is not good for you? If you eat a BLT sandwich in the U.S. 10 out of 10 times the bacon will be cooked and most likely crispy but if you eat a BLT sandwich here, if you open up the sandwich and look at the bacon you know it's undercooked. I don't understand why they don't cook the bacon well in Japan that's the one thing I'm puzzled about.

Answer:

Bacon was once smoked(kind of cooked) in the factory.
So you can eat bacon without cooking again.
Besides Japanese eat Bacon Eggs, of course it is cooked on a frying pan.

Edit:
I'm a native Japanese. I often eat bacon both without cooking or with cooking.
I sometimes eat sandwiches with bacon and lettuce at Doutor, or I sometimes buy to eat BLT sandwiches at any convenience store. I really eat them.

Edit2:
Hello again, Maui M.
response to
>Do you ever worry about getting parasites from pork?

"Not to eat raw pork" is a common understanding in Japan, too.
I worry parasites not only from pork but tap water. But I know that bacon sold or served in Japan is not raw pork. Even though it maybe looks like raw, it was smoked, and it was salted before be smoked. Salt restrains food be rotting. So I don't have to worry about bacon.

>Or is it totally safe now?
I think so. Whether you know or not, A few food poisoning affair happened recently in Japan. However, these food poisoning is obviously different from bacon. I believe bacon is safe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R5g4jAEP…
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pac…

Ninja Warrior: Is it that big of a deal in Japan?

Question:

Some people say they take off work 6 months to train for this. Some people come back a lot. The people seem very proud when they complete different stages. (Who wouldn't ? It's hard!) It seems they take it very very seriously. So is this really that big of a deal in Japan?

Answer:

Ninja Warrior, or Sasuke, is a serious business for the top competitors at the least, and it certainly deserves serious dedication, seeing the kind of public attention that it has received for the past years in Japan. Many of them were good athletes in school days, but they weren't good enough to make it into pro or the Olympics. Somewhere on their way they gave up on their childhood dreams like most of us did, and started working as a fisherman, a delivery men, a gas station attendant, etc., leading a mundane life. Then came Ninja Warrior. All of a sudden they were given another chance at stardom in a field where ex-athletes like themselves could excel. It's a little different from the sport which they competed in, but it's still a kind of athletic competition where they can make the best use of their capacity. Plus it's been a hugely popular TV show. Why wouldn't they get excited for such an opportunity?

Does anyone have an Amazon Japan coupon code?

Question:

I really want to buy this tab book that I can only get by buy it through amazon.jp and paying a shipping/handling price that is almost twice the cost of the book itself. The book costs about $25 in US money and the shipping/handling is $39. The thing is I wouldn't mind paying an extra $15-$20 for shipping/handling but $39 is just ridiculous. I would really appreciate if anyone has a coupon code/ promo code that would lower this insane cost.

Answer:

Let's see, this 'coupon code' is something that evidently has some intrinsic value, is that correct? And you make a new account, come on here and want someone to give you something worth money. Have I got it right?

Well, I wish you good luck in that endeavor.

To answer your question, no, I do not have one myself but I would think that someone does have one.

Whether they will simply give it to you, (gimme, gimme, gimme, I DESERVE it) is a totally different question that you may, or may not, wish to ask.

And I agree that the shipping costs are outrageous. It's not just Amazon though, U.S. based sellers seem to want to make a lot of money off international shipping too.

If it is midnight in London, what time would it be in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

8am in summer time
9am in winter time

In Japan when are university fees generally paid for the 2nd semester?

Question:

Answer:

You can generally choose between paying all yearly tuition (for 1st and 2nd semester) in April, or paying each at the beginning of each semester (in April and September).

Ancient/Traditional Japanese Architecture?

Question:

What are some of the best/well known/ or even your own personal favorite ancinet/traditional Japanese architecture?

Thanks in advance.

Answer:

Katsura Rikyu

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katsura_Imp…

As it so aptly says, 'one of the greatest achievements of Japanese architecture.'

What is some popular japanese vocabulary?

Question:

Answer:

Vocabulary is something we use everyday. There is nothing popular in Japan.

Doesn't it SKYPE? i am japanese?

Question:

I am a Japanese. I want an overseas friend. I would like to also study English. I would like to see and see the large world. Japan communicates with a favorite person.I would like to see. Please become friends. I am poor at English. I'm sorry I think that the heart to know is important. I would like to become friendly by SKYPE the direction above 35 years old. ＩＤ　cocco.dom　

Answer:

I use skype all the time. Just had a video chat whit my freind in Osaka for three hours ! You need to have a skype name.

Should i move to tokyo or dubai?

Question:

i got a job offer in both places. i want to know which city is better

Answer:

If you can't decide it, who else can? It's your life.

Do Japanese people take godzilla seriously?

Question:

Do they understand why Americans find the movies funny?

Answer:

Godzilla does have very serious undertones. And that's about the dangers of nuclear war. Godzilla was supposed to be a result of the bombs in WWII.
The first movie was made in 1954. All special effects were very limited at that time. Bust they got the point across
The first movie ie interesting because the white guy ( Raymond Burr ) wasn't in the original version. He was put in only for the American release..
Homer has the right idea.

Is Japan currently allowing foreign exchange students?

Question:

Last year my school passed out these papers and talked about the foreign exchange program through our rotary club, and I can apply for it when school starts again this year (I'm going to be a sophomore) so I can go my junior year. However, as everyone knows, Japan has been hit with some natural disasters. I was wondering if they are still taking in foreign exchange students, I don't know if the earthquakes and everything had an effect on this?
Thanks

Answer:

Japan never stopped accepting exchange students, most of Japan was unaffected. It just depends on your school. A lot of people are irrationally not traveling to Japan.

How to be a student in japan?

Question:

konbanwa japan! im 14 and going to 8th. when i to high school i want to go to high school in japan for about 1 year. what is a good program to be a foreign exchange student.

Answer:

Here's the official study in Japan website organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help you with any questions that you might have to study in Japan.

Please read it well.

http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/index.htm…

Is "Lovely Complex" a good anime to watch if i want to get familiar with the Kansai-ben?

Question:

Are they really speaking Kansai-ben?

Answer:

yes,they speak very natural kansai-ben

Where to buy zentai suits?

Question:

I need a zentai suit for a cosplay I'm working on and I need to know of some LEGITIMATE stores online that sell them or stores in the Tampa area of Florida. Possibly under $60? Maybe if you have bought items from the store previously. Also it would help if it was white, shiny, and metallic. Thanks~ C:

Answer:

Not sure what kind of style you are looking for. From your description, here's a white shiny metallic zentai suits and with shipping fee it should be a little bit less than $60:

http://www.trustedeal.com/Ivory-Shiny-Me…

It's labelled as the ivory color, but if you want the most standard white, they offer this color too. You could select White from the color dropdown.

I have bought the black PVC costume from them before, without hood and a zipper at front. Quality's cool.

When can I and can't I take pictures in Japan?

Question:

Also where can/can't I (i.e. temples, shrines)? I'm going to be living in Japan and I'm going to be bringing a camera. I'd like to know if they have any general rules or laws about taking pictures.

Answer:

"Common sense" prevails in these cases. For example try not to photograph up someone's skirt or in the bathroom.

Places that restrict photography will make it very clear that they restrict photography. There will be a picture of a camera with in a red circle and slash through it, pretty much a self-explanatory sign regardless of language.

Shrines, Temples on the outside, courtyard etc you are fine. Usually in the inner areas of the shrine and temples have signs restricting photography.

Respect people's privacy. You'll notice on many Japanese blogs and sites that even pictures taken in public, strangers faces are usually blurred out.

Japanese translators...please help!!!?

Question:

please help!!!!
will anyone please translate the subs in this video from 1:53 to 14:10
plus the interviewer's questions?

http://video.sina.com.cn/v/b/45135250-1854627115.html

the taiwanese drama called "Love Buffet" cast is having an interview in Japan.
so whoever can translate japanese...please translate it.

i know its long but if you do you will be my lifesaver...for 5 PTS.

Answer:

I gave up because of its length.

At least the first question is
Ｑとっておきの撮影秘話を教えて！
-Tell very special unknown episodes behind shooting drama!

暴露か　　Reveal
私のことを話そうとしてるの？　Are you going to talk about me?
それは　つまり...　なんのこと 　It(about you) is... what do you suggest?
いろいろあるし　You have various (episodes)
いろいろあるって？　How is "various"?

何の話？　What are you talking about?

いや　なんでもないよ Not any

After this, they begun to talk about their first experience of staying rural town (or village?) during making drama.
I'm a native Japanese, so I can read Japanese letters (subs) but I didn't understand what were they wanted to talk.
She used to clean the bathtub before she take a bath?
So what?

I hope somebody follow me.

Learning Japanese Websites?

Question:

Any good sites for leaning Japanese. Thank you!!

Answer:

You might want to take a look at this website. There are quite a number of basic Japanese lessons plus many Japanese words and vocabulary:
http://www.learn-japanese-adventure.com

Are there any vocaloid stores in Japan?

Question:

I really want to squeeze in some time to go buy some vocaloid stuff in Japan! Help me please?

Answer:

Many stores are selling vocaloid. If you go to Akihabara, Tokyo, you will find many stores.

Question about blythe dolls?

Question:

Whats the difference between a regular blythe doll, a Neo blythe doll, a pullip blythe doll, and a petit blythe doll

Answer:

Pullip is not Blythe. It's similar but different.
Blythe was born in US in 1972 (original).
Since 2001, Takara, a Japanese toy maker is making its replica (Neo Blythe).
Petit blythe is made by Takara, that is smaller (11.2cm) than regular one(about 28cm).

Would this be acceptable to say to someone you love in japanese?

Question:

私はあなたが非常に好き
Watashi wa anata ga hijō ni suki
Wich i think means "i am very fond of you"
How else would you say it, but playfully not dead serius. arigato :)

Answer:

It is OK, but adding "desu" is a politer way of the expressin.

Watashi wa anata ga taihen suki desu.

Using Kimi instead of Anata is more naturul when men say to women.

Why is being a Otaku consider negative in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

Well its sorta of like Star Trek fans in America and elsewere in the world. "Trekkies"

There's a perception by the general masses of these people being "weird" "strange". This may or maynot be true in real life, however the perception is there.

The same is in America (for trekkies and other fans of things) like in Japan for certain Otaku's. It's no different.

How much do high school uniforms cost in japan?

Question:

basically I want to know how much i should save for. I am going to japan as a exchange student and have herd that uniforms can be really pricey.So how much do you think I should save to buy them and how many uniforms do you think i should get.
~thanks

Answer:

Well it depends on many factors. Does the exchange program provide funding or uniforms for free for exchange students? How long will you be in Japan? There's usually a winter uniform and summer uniform.

Generally uniforms can range from 20,000-50,000 yen.

Can anyone help? I'm looking for the email address to Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co. Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan.?

Question:

Answer:

Maybe you can send your questions from here. But the items are written in Japanese only.

https://www0.tokuma.jp/inquire/input.htm…

For now, I'm asking about this from that URL.

About how much does it cost for a fight to japan?

Question:

i am might be a foreign exchange to japan but i need to know how much the flight cost. i live in WI

Answer:

First off you can easily find a flight yourself by going to any travel site and putting in your local airport and the destination you want. If you're going now which I highly doubt you are since you sound unsure, it can range from as little as $1,750 to $2,500 . The price fluctuates based on gas prices so that is also a factor you need to look out for, and it also depends on what flight company you want to go with.

Wondering about the bread in Japan?

Question:

Well I googled for a bit and found out that Japanese have bread. I knew about Melon Bread what seems to be something like a snack. I saw they have others too, mostly french but also bread with filling and stuff. Now I was wondering:

- Is bread a actually meal as it is in Western? (Like breakfast)
- What kind of bread do they have? (Also braun sliced ones like we have in the Netherlands?*)

*don't get what I mean? Google on: Brood. Then you get our dutch bread, at least I hope so :)

Thanks!

Answer:

Yes bread can be part of a meal, Japanese also eat toast, french toast, sandwiches are popular etc.

They have sliced bread, french bread, italian bread, sandwich bread (generally with the crust cut off), etc. Depends on the shop and bakery.

Nice Ryokans in Japan near the ocean?

Question:

I am planning a trip to Japan. The point of the trip is to experience traditional Japan during most of the trip, and to experience 'new' Japan for a portion of the trip. I feel the best way to experience this would be to stay at a few Ryokans. I have no idea which ones would be best suited for us. I am taking my teenage daughter with me, and she would love to spend a day or two in Tokyo. I would like to stay in a ryokan that is near the ocean. ( since Tokyo looks very close to the water on my map, that should not be too hard to do.) I would also like to stay at one ryokan that is away from the cities, and would be more quiet and serene. This is mainly a vacation to rest, recover, regenerate. I will tell you the things that are important to me to experience, and if you can recommend a particular Ryokan, ( or 2 or 3) that would be awesome! Also, if you can recommend some touristy- things to do..... even better!!

ok... here goes....

I would like to stay at 2 or 3 different ryokans during our stay
I would like it if one of them was close to Tokyo, so we can not have to travel too far in the first day or so of our trip.
I would like at least one ryokan to be near the ocean.
I would prefer if the ryokan was traditional in nature, and not so much modern.
I would like the prices to be reasonable- I plan to stay at at least one ryokan that is in a higher price range as a treat, but would also like to stay at a couple that are not going to break the bank.
I would like at least one of the ryokans to offer Japanese gardens, waterfalls, scenery, etc to foster peace and calm the mind.
I would like most ( but maybe not all of them have to be) of the ryokans to be near at least some shops and restaurants, in case we get tired of seafood and want to go say to a soba shop, or sushi-ya, etc.
I would like to tour a soba shop, a sake making shop, and maybe enjoy learning a green tea ceremony, or sushi making class. Any ideas like this are welcome.
also, I would like at least one or 2 of the ryokans to have onsen available.
I dont mind if one of the Ryokans are in the mountains or forest areas? as I would also like to visit a temple or shrine, and might enjoy being away from the city, but Not too high of elevation!! Also, I would like to keep it less than 2 hours or so away, so I dont have to spend all day in a bus or train.
thank you in advance for any ideas or suggestions you have. I have done ALOT of looking online on youtube, japanese websites etc and ryokan lists- but there are 50 thousand ryokans in the country and it is hard to know where to start!!!
Mainly, I want to feel welcome, safe, and relaxed, and dont really want to go where foreigners are not welcome.

any further suggestions you may have are also welcome!!
:D

ps- I would also like to stay at some hotels between the ryokans, ones that are good and clean, but not too pricey. Like best western or something like that?

Answer:

O.O Well that was a lot to take it haha :)
Sorry if you get this question a bit late as this is going to take a while to type.

Well first off no need to worry as most ryokans are usually far enough from the hustle and bustle of the city. Also totally recommend going to an onsen, they're amazing :) The only problem is that there are only a few really nice onsens in Tokyo to pick from as they have to pump the water. Machida Roten Garden is just an onsen and not a ryokan, but the onsen is really beautiful and the landscaping makes it look really authentic.

They have waterfront hotels I know by Tokyo Bay if that's what you were thinking of. They only have two major hotels not ryokans that are Hotel Nikko Tokyo and Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel. Both of these have eateries, shopping, and a sort of theme park by there with a ferris wheel. Hotel Nikko is much more expensive than Ariake. Nikko is about $500 for 2 single beds a night while Ariake is $280 for 2 single. You might have to look more into that. I don't know of any ryokan that is by Tokyo Bay, but if you traveled out of Tokyo there are more ryokan by the coasts of the other cities.

As for the main part of Tokyo there is a ryokan that I loved especially called Ryokan Homeikan :)
They have nice landscaping and they also have a massage service if you're into that. For 2 people it's $140 or $150. It's pretty authentic you know with futons, communal bath, traditional food.
Hotels around central Tokyo include the Hotel Metropolitan Edmont, Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza, and Gina Nikko Hotel. There is also a really cheap hotel called Smile Hotel and it only costs $120 a night for 2 and it also has a massage service too.

There's a few hotels and one ryokan in Shibuya, which is also one of the greatest places for shopping! Totally recommend checking Shibuya sometime through your stay especially in infamous Shibuya 109 building. Hotel Fukudaya is a ryokan that is in sort of the middle of Shibuya, but I'm not sure you would like the atmosphere as much.
Shibuya City Hotel is GORGEOUS, but unfortunately not a ryokan. :/
I really don't recommend staying overnight in Shibuya, but rather go there for some shopping in the morning and take a train ride back down to the original hotel/ryokan.

Something that I think you might love...wait for it....an onsen and ryokan on an island off of Tokyo :D
Hotel Shiraiwa has a natural hot spring (indoor/outdoor) and it's so relaxing. The beds they have aren't futons, but the hotel itself on the inside makes up for it. The outside is a little iffy, but once you step inside it's seriously amazing! It's located on Oshima Island (still Tokyo) and it's about $300 or more for 2.

As for tea houses in Tokyo, there is one called Fugetsudo and another called Hua Tai Cha So. I've personally gone to Fugetsudo and I thought it was lovely, but my mother who didn't want to go went to Hua Tai Cha So and said that's where she tasted the best tea in her life.

If you had to go check out a temple while in Tokyo, I would defiantly go see the Asakusa Kannon Temple. It's one of the oldest temples and they also have gift shops by it where you can buy geta sandles, fans, rice paper, and other traditional items.

Also there are a few ryokans and onsens in Chiba that you might also want to check out too.
Oh my, best experience that I have ever had at a ryokan was at Takimi En....one word 'enchanting'.
There is a waterfall nearby and you can really hear it when you're taking a bath in their outdoor onsen. There is a lot of greenery all around it, like it's in a secluded forest. It's out of the way from Tokyo, but oh my goodness it was so worth it to see that scenery.

Also I don't know if this is my place to say this, but I think that moving around to too many hotels and ryokans will be a bit too stressful as you also have to move your luggage too. So I would keep it to the bare minimum if you can so you can get the most out of your trip and really have a chance to relax. :)

EDIT** Sorry one more thing to add >.<
There is a place in Tokyo where you can learn about tea ceremonies. The International Chado Cultural Federation (Zaun) is great but you need a reservation a day in advance. Also they do it in English so that could be a good thing? The fee is about $60 and I know they only except cash and not credit.

Is learning Japanese in university hard?

Question:

at an American university, an official state university, like University of _________
(should be pretty good instruction?)

I have learned hiragana and katakana before once, but I need to review them and remember them
I also took Mandarin Chinese for a year so I know quite a bit of basic characters and know how to go about learning, stroke order
I watched a lot of J-drama, and anime when I was middle school, so I know a lot of the basic phrases from that.

Is learning Japanese at a university intense? Or really easy?
I'm planning on learning it for 2 years in college, and then going to a Japanese university for a study abroad for the 3rd year.

Answer:

It really depends on the department and the professor you have. You might have a laid back professor or an intense one, also the university program, is it designed for beginners or intense learners etc. 2 years of college Japanese is probably not enough, considering you have people who do 2 years of just full time Japanese (all japanese and nothing else) that find it difficult as well.

But it depends on the person as well, some are quicker then others, and again the professor.

Help translate a few sentence?

Question:

1)Rasshu no densha de mainichi kayou no wa taihen desu.

2)supotsu no ato de,shawa o abu no wa kimochi ga ii desu

3)Are wa nan to iu imi desu ka

4)Are wa dou iu imi desu ka

Thanks

Answer:

1) It is hard to commute (to school, work, etc) by train during the rush hour.

2) It feels good to take a shower after working out.

(3) and (4) mean the same thing, "What does that mean?"

Good books or websites for leaning Japanese kanji?

Question:

Hello. I'm learning Japanese and I would like to know if any of you know any good books and/or websites to study and learn their kanji. I've already memorized hiragana and katakana, so I don't need help with those. Thanks in advance for the help!
ありがとうございます。

Answer:

I've asked a question like this before and someone gave me a site thats actually helping me! Here it is:

http://www.kanji.koohii.com/

You have to create an account for it thought, I just click on "Labs" (after you created your account) and then click on "Start iVocab Shuffle™!" And it'll show you a bunch of kanji and press space and it'll tell you the meaning and how you say it. I'm telling you what to do because i'm telling you the part of the website that helped me. :P

The Japanese government one pesos, how much is it worth?

Question:

During World War II in the Philippines, the occupying Japanese government issued fiat currency in several denominations; this is known as the Japanese government-issued Philippine fiat peso. how rare is it and how much money is it worth? i have it in good condition.

Answer:

"Japanese Invasion Money" (commonly called "JIM") is quite common from the Philippines. I've seen 1 peso notes with absolutely no wear or evidence of circulation selling for a couple or three bucks.

Can i get a japan tourist visa?

Question:

my boyfriend (japanese) wants me to visit him in japan. Will the embassy give me a tourist visa even without the income tax return?.. i quit my job a few months ago. but my boyfriend will shoulder all the expenses plus the bank deposit. need help here please. thanks!

Answer:

What you need is enough money in the bank that would guarantee your return. This is because too many filipinos left and never returned. If you don't have a lot of money in the bank, they won't approve a visitor visa.

Is my sentence correct?(Japanese)?

Question:

Watashi wa karada ga oki ni naru hoshikunai desu kara,yoru sukoshi taberu you ni shite imasu.

Im hoping it means:

I'm trying to eat less at night because I don't want my body to get big(Fat).

Is there anything wrong with my sentence?

Answer:

"watashi wa futoritaku nai node yoru wa sukoshi dake daberu you ni shi-te imasu."
(you can replace 'node' with 'kara', if it's colloquial)

- In English 'big' can mean 'fat', but we don't use 'ookii' for 'being fat'.
- "oki ni naru hoshikunai" --> NG --> "don't want to" + "ookii" = "ookiku nari-taku nai"

"ookiku naru youni takusan tabenasai" is frequently used toward kids.

Were and how can i learn japenese?

Question:

i love watching anime but there are certain animes i cannot watch because there not in english and cause of my adhd whenever i watch dubbed i spend more time watching the words then the show :(
plus i would love to be able to start watching japense tv. so is there like a site that teaches you or a tutoriing site or somthing, i dont mind paying. and i understand i will probably not learn it over night rather then a year or 2 and still probablly need more work. and id love to learn how to write it as well.

Answer:

Sometimes websites are a tad unreliable as the people who post lessons usually are still learning themselves, and there's a higher chance that you could just be studying wrong information.

I always recommend books and a combination of software or even car cds so you can hear exactly how words are pronounced. :)
Obviously there is the infamous Rosetta Stone, but I think it's a bit too expensive especially if you buy it and start learning and then lets say you change your mind about learning Japanese. Ya...waste of money big time.
Even Japanese Coach for the Nintendo DS is minimally helpful at best.
I started off with workbooks like the 'Japanese in 10 minutes a day' It is like a children's workbook and it has pictures that you can easily correlate stuff to. I mean in no way will this book make you fluent, but it helps provide some basics like colors, furniture, numbers, days of the week, basic verbs, basic nouns, and basic adjectives. It even includes a CD-ROM and flashcards that are very helpful.
It doesn't help with writing which is it's only downfall, and usually you should find a book that has writing next to the words as you learn it and not romanji .

I know I learned a lot of words from a Japanese-English dictionary. I would pick out a page a day and solely concentrate on what the words were and how to write them Then I would make flash cards and go through them. I would obviously keep the old flashcards, and I eventually built up a giant stack of notecards that I went through everyday.

When I was learning Japanese writing I started of with Kanji first, but I know there is a lot of argument that goes around when people say what writing to learn first. I used this book called Essential Kanji to help me out, but I can't for the life of me remember who it was by.

Some great basic books that helped me:
Situational Functional Japanese Volume 1:Notes by Tsukuba Language Group
Beginner's Japanese with 2 Audio CDs (Hippocrene) by Joanne Redmond Claypoole
A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar by Seiichi Makino
Let's Study Japanese by Jun Maeda

I'm not saying that "oh if you go out and buy these books you will so know Japanese" This is what helped me, but every person is different. Don't be frustrated if it takes you longer to learn Japanese than you thought. I've been teaching myself Japanese for 2 years and I still mess up a lot, but that's bound to happen. I even stayed in Japan for a bit, and though that helped me heaps, I still had a hard time when it came time to actually have a conversation in real life.

Also I learned that if you find software (doesn't have to be Rosetta Stone), I recommend you use it as the visual and audio does help a ton when first starting off. I know there are some old software that people sell on ebay all the time, especially college students who take Japanese and drop it and then sell their stuff online. It's a cheaper way to get it other than going to the store and spending $200 plus on a CDROM.

All I say is that I wish you luck and practice every day even if you just learn a word or two :)

How long is the flight to Tokyo from NY?

Question:

We're flying to Tokyo this summer from NY, and I've seen it's about 11-13 hours. Then I looked up the flight from California to Tokyo and its 11 hours. How come they are the same length when California is closer to Tokyo than New York is?

Answer:

The reason is the flight path they take, jet streams etc. A flight from NYC to Tokyo goes across Canada, over Alaska then down near Korea and landing in Tokyo.

A flight from Los Angeles follows a slightly different route, different jet streams etc to Tokyo.

Generally a flight from NYC should be about 11-13 hours flight time.

What are some safe websites for penpals?

Question:

I'm a teenager, but I was a pen-pal from Japan. But most websites are hard to trust now a days, is there one safe to find pen-pals on.? No not pen-pals for like dating or anything just letters and emails etc. (: Thanks and God Bless! :)! <3!

Answer:

The most popular & free site is www.japan-guide.com. Just click on where it says friends.

Fukushima plant should be shutdown by...January!?

Question:

"Tepco has said it hoped to achieve a cold shutdown of the plant by January next year."

Does this basically mean they don't have, and won't have the reactor under full control until January?! In other words, this thing could actually meltdown or leak more radioactive material at any second?

Answer:

The current situation, things will not explode and blow everything to smitherenes if that is what you are worried about.

If you don't live in the immediate area around Fukushima then there isn't really anything you should worry about. Tokyo and places like Osaka are just fine.

10pts. Japanese help?

Question:

I know the sentence structure is "subject object, verb", but where would I place adverbs, adjectives, pronouns, etc, in what order?----------------------->...^......…

Hell, I'll ask another question related to this one, and give you BA again if you could help me.

Answer:

basic rule (written);
S - (pronouns) - (adj) - O -(adv) -V
however, the writers/speakers emotions/emphasis can ignore this rule.

e.g.
私は この 小さく 可愛いらしい 花が とても 好きです。 using 2 different adjectives
watashi wa kono chiisaku kawairashii hana ga totemo suki desu.
--> 好きなの、この花！ 小さくてかわいい。(casual colloquial)
suki-nano, kono hana! chiiwakute kawaii!!!
--> この 小さく 可憐な花、 私は 実に 愛着を感じるのだ。 (literature taste)
kono chiisaku karen-na hana, watashi wa jitsuni aichaku o kanjiru noda.

Moving to Japan Help?!?

Question:

I'm 16 and since I was little dreamed about moving to Tokyo and hope to fulfill that dream. Me and my friend want to move to Tokyo after we graduate in 2 years. Before we move we want to find a decent job there and move into an apartment. After we get settled in for a year or two we're going to go to college there. I need enlightenment on this. We're learning Japanese through rosetta stone so in 2 years we'll learn a good amount of Japanese to get us by.

Answer:

You usually need working or student visa to live in Japan.

For working visa, you have to get a job offer from a Japanese company. But you can't look for a job in Japan without a visa. So you need it before you enter Japan.

For student visa, you have to be admitted to a Japanese college. You need to pay tuition and living cost for 4 years. It could be about $100,000.

Am I aloud to travel to Japan with my little sister?

Question:

I am 15 years old and my little sister who is 12 are we aloud to Travel to Japan together and stay in hotels and stuff like that?

Answer:

Sorry, no. You need written parental consent to get a passport. And you need to be at least 18 to rent a hotel room.
Do you have the $3,000 for plane tickets ? $75 a day for a room & food ?

I want to go on a Japan mission trip?

Question:

i dont know if my parents will allow me to go because they still think im young to go to japan by myself (im 16) but of course id be stayogn with other missionaries and the only thing i would be doing alone would be the flight there and back, but its expensive also, which is a big issue too! and leaving school for a month? i dont want to wait till next summer! and how safe is it! im a mexican city kid from chicago. still dont knwo if thsi is what God wants for me?

Answer:

I recommend that you wait until you're older to go on any extended trips to vastly foreign countries. It sounds like you want to go to Japan, not do missionary work there, and honestly, at age 16, you don't have the skills developed to be an effective missionary in my opinion. Barring attacks from Mothra, Japan will always be there when you're ready. You are asking for homesickness, disorientation, and missing out on a lot of things with your friends.

Am I too fat or too tall for Japan?

Question:

My weight : 118 pounds
My height : 5 4''-5 5''
My waist size : 25
Next month Im going to Japan..will i be considered too fat or too tall?
Thank you :)

Answer:

I'm 6'1", 220 pounds; and I live in Japan.

Sometimes hard to find clothes that fit me, but you'll be fine.

And at 5'4"(ish) you're about the same height and build as the Japanese.

How to say "I am as + adjective + as you" in Japanese?

Question:

for example,
I am as tall as you
I am as fast as you

etc...

Thanks!

Answer:

You could use ... のように ... (no youni)
私はあなたのように速く watashi wa(ha) anata no youni hayaku
I am as fast as you

If you want to same "the same", you would use ... と同じ (to onaji)
彼はあなたと同じ kare wa(ha) anata to onaji
He is the same as you

If you want to say that someone does something like someone else, you would use ...とみたいに (to mitai ni)
スポーンジボブとみたいに笑う suponjibobu to mitai ni warau
(subject) laughs like spongebob <--- haha I love spongebob :) <3

When speaking Japanese, it is not necessary to include subjects unless you are being formal so I showed that by not using the subject in the last example.

Hope this helps! (≧∇≦)/

How to hang a teru teru bozu? (It goes horizontal or upside-down).?

Question:

I usually attach the string to the rubber band (neck). How do I make it hang upright? Thanks (:

Answer:

Just hang it this way.
http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/yanncyaru/dia…

To people living in Japan, which flip phone has the best style: docomo, kddi by au or softbank?

Question:

I'm not talking about phone services, I'm talking about the phone design and I'm only referring to flip phones. Which among the three has the most beautiful style?

Answer:

They are just carriers. Those who are producing phones are different companies like Sharp. And each of those 3 have many phones. There is no answer as to which one of those 3 has the best phone.

Can you work in japan if your a foreigner?

Question:

As a pastry chef would i be able to work like in a pastry shop where they sell cakes etc. in japan or or just work in japan

Answer:

You have heard the four year degree and all that stuff. The language i believe is the most important (if you can't count the change in Japanese you are screwed). It will be extremely difficult to start a career there as it is not a shortage area and the Japanese make good pastry and have good pastry chefs for that. Say you had lot's of experience, had a shop or chain of shops in your country and are quite popular in the media. You can easily set up a branch in Japan. Do you watch the TV series "Cake Boss"? the guy is quite famous and could easily set up a branch in Japan with no problems. You on the other hand are not so like i said early on, highly unlikely. Try to set up a business at your end and see how it goes ok?

How can European telecom engineer in Mexico find an job in japan?

Question:

Hi

I am working for an WISP provider today and i am fascinated by the life and strive for perfection and i like to try the life in Japan for an year or 2 in my area of work or in technology area in general and i like to get in contact with people that can help, provide my SKYPE id if needed ...

Mat

Answer:

The first thing is can you speak/write Japanese? If you can't it is very difficult to work in Japan unless it is a MNC and they don't require people who can understand Japanese. Moreover the working culture/environment is very different in Japan versus Mexico/europe so that is another factor you need to take into consideration.

I would suggest that you perhaps can study a short stint to study japanese to understand the japanese culture better before you decided to take on a job there. Many foreigners i know work as english teacher so that is another vocation you can consider.

Can I teach English in Japan with a Master of Arts in English Literature?

Question:

I'm from the U.K. and getting my degree from the University of Edinburgh

Answer:

As long as your mother tongue is english, it is very likely that you can teach english even if you don't have a master of arts in english literature. Of course i am referring to english language schools like Nova. If you are talking about lecturing in higher institutes like high schools or university i would suggest you touch base with the relevant schools to check their requirement.

Alternatively you can join the JET program.

Hanasu and Shaberu, what's the difference?

Question:

So in Japan in the Yamanashi prefecture while I was up in Minami alps people used hanasu/hanashite but while I was in Kofu and Yamanashi city people used shaberu/shabette.

I thought shaberu was more of to chat while hanasu to talk but in Yamanashi-shi and Kofu everyone used shaberu instead of hanasu. Is it a dialect thing? I wasn't even aware of the word shaberu until I went to Japan because my sensei only taught our class hanasu.

Answer:

No big difference, but...:

Hanasu is more like to talk or speak.
Shaberu is more like to chat for fun.

Hanasu puts more focus on its contents.
Shaberu puts more focus on its way of speaking.

Help with Japanese Captcha?

Question:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h268/k… im not good with japanese, its asking a question? o:

Answer:

its asking how many stars and circles there are in total.

I'm not sure if you count both types of stars, or if you can just count the star that looks like the one in the question though...it doesn't specify.

Good souvenirs to take to Japan?

Question:

I realise this is probably a question that has been answered before and I tried to look it up but couldn't really find anything totally relevant. Feel free to post a link to an older question though if you think that answers it.

I will be moving to Japan in July for work and have been encouraged to bring some souvenirs with me. I'm not sure exactly how many I should take but I will try and enquire some more to get an idea. I spoke to my Japanese tutor and recommended for small gifts (like for co-workers) just some chocolate and tea in a small gift bag. But she recommended chocolate like Lindt and tea such as Dilma because they are expensive right now in Japan. Are these really good gift ideas? I'm from Australia so I thought it should be something local (which those items are not). I know, or at least have been told, that Japanese like food items as souvenirs but.....I guess we don't have anything that unique. The only thing would be Macadamia nuts but my teacher said she thinks the American ones are better and most Japanese don't realise macadamias are from Australia and not America any way so they wouldn't see it as a local gift.

She also discouraged me from buying Australian grown tea as a gift (understandable, I don't drink it myself)....but then I'm not sure I see the point in buying tea as a gift if it's not going to be Australian?

I know I'm going on a bit, but I'd like to take gifts that people will appreciate, even the small gifts. Also, for my supervisor and boss I was going to take a good bottle of Australian wine. My teacher thought this was a good idea as long as it's not a brand already available in Japan, but since I'm asking here I thought I might as well get opinions on this as well?

Any suggestions?

Answer:

Tea and chocolates are a good idea because they get used up and don't take a lot of space in small homes. (Don't bring TimTams, we can get them over here!) Small soaps are okay, and the idea about bringing keychains is good...I have so many keychains I've got over the years! Also good are things like pens, pencils with Australian things on them, note paper might be okay. Any local food that's okay to bring and yummy is good too.

Even if the tea isn't grown in Australia, it'll be packaged for Australians and probably blended specially too. It'll likely be different than what we get here, and even if it isn't, it would be appreciated!

When I go to Canada and buy souvenirs for my students (mostly adults) I bring handmade soaps and tea from a Canadian store. They've been gratefully received. I sometimes bring candy or chocolate too, but some kinds aren't as good as Japanese chocolate!

Can't help you much on the wine...just you'd have to be careful if you need to transfer planes in Japan due to the liquids on board the plane rules. I think you have to put them in your suitcase if you are transferring...maybe another poster can comment.

How long does it take to be fluent in japanese?

Question:

I know it varies but like how many years is the average time?

Answer:

It really does vary a lot and it depends on how much you study and relies on your continued study through out your life. Because even if you do get to a level where you're fluent, if you stop using it you will start to go backwards and it'll take time to get back up to that level.

Other factors depend on things such as age. Unfortunately, the older you are the less chance you have of becoming fluent no matter how hard you study. That being said, you can still reach a very high level. And then there are individuals who just have a nack for it and individuals who may have the passion and interest in a language but seem to struggle no matter what. Doing the language while at university will really help, you'll be graded at a much higher level, they will be much stricter in perfecting your speaking fluencing and handwritting than normal evening classes and you will attend class much more regularly and have assessment items to keep you studying outside of that. That being said, I know someone who majoured in japanese at university as a four year degree and while she considers her level as being very advanced, she doesn't consider herself a fluent speaker. In addition, living in Japan and being forced to use it would help you improve a lot faster.

Realistically, if you're studing in casual evening classes outside of university you could study for 10 or 20 years and never reach fluency.

However, giving a definitive answer to your question is impossible because as you can see it depends on so many factors.

What would be the best way to volunteer in Japan?

Question:

I am a Japanese-American that can speak fluent Japanese. I am currently in Saitama-Ken helping out family friends with their own business. I also have plans to head south to Kochi-Ken to meet some family. Is there anyway I can volunteer if my work schedule ends July 15, even for a couple days then hop on a bullet train back to Kochi? Once I get to Kochi I plan on spending a few days before I hop on a flight back to Haneda airport, and depart Japan on July 24 back to America.

Answer:

You want to volunteer in disaster hit areas? There are many volunteer openings for those areas. If you really can read Japanese, you can search for it on Japanese webs.

Please translate Japanese to English (no online translators)?

Question:

番組後半では視聴者からのリクエストに
応えてさまざまなアーティストのビデオクリップを放送。

Answer:

In the latter half of the program,
we will take your requests and broadcast video clips from various kinds of artists.

I’m Japanese.

I am looking into a visit to Japan after crossing the Trans-Siberian Railway. I was hoping to stay approx. two?

Question:

months in Japan in order to successfully employ my language skills and to enjoy the new environment. However, I have heard that one month is probably a more reasonable period of time to spend. I am not very interested in staying with a hosting family considering my independent nature. However, I am curious, how many U.S. dollars should I save up before planning such a trip? Are there houses for rent to foreigners on an extended stay? How does one go about getting a visa and where is a good place to stay? I would prefer a place out in the country, but I know that travel to the bigger cities will then be quite expensive. Thanks a bunch. :)

Answer:

>how many U.S. dollars should I save up before planning such a trip?

Hotel: Usually, you need $120 per night if you want to stay at a hotel.
If you want to save money, you need to stay at a hostel which will cost $40-60 per night.
If you want to stay at a luxury hotel, you need $250-300 or more.

Food, transportation and others: You need $60-120 or so per day. If you want to enjoy shopping, you need more.

So you need $120 for hotel and $90 for others per day. If you want to stay in Japan for 4 weeks, the total cost will be $5880.


>Are there houses for rent to foreigners on an extended stay?

We have something called service apartment. I think it's something like that.

>How does one go about getting a visa

It depends on your citizenship.

>and where is a good place to stay?

It's all up to your needs.

Japanese captcha help please?

Question:

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/927/54018556.gif I would like to type this in but I can't. Can someone please tell me it so I can copy/paste it? Thanks in advance!

Answer:

くいさをひし

Do the Japanese resent foreigners learning their language?

Question:

I was once interested in learning Japanese because I was curious about Japan and its culture, and in fact I got as far as learning Katakana and Hiragana, but I stopped learning the language because someone told me that the Japanese have a particular contempt for foreigners who take a strong interest in their language and culture. I was told that they find it invasive and creepy.

Please don't think me selfish, but I see little purpose in learning a language if all the native speakers of it will only feel contempt towards me for my effort. If I am going to go to the trouble of learning a language, I would at least expect indifference. Possibly even a bit of admiration. But contempt? That is a response I do not understand.

The reason I want to verify this fact is because an online friend of mine who is half-Japanese wants me to resume learning the language, and I'm having a hard time getting him to understand why I think it's a bad idea despite my interest in Japanese culture.

You see, if the Japanese actually DO feel contempt/discomfort towards people who attempt to learn their language, then I feel I should respect their boundaries and avoid learning any more about them, even if I am interested.

At this point, if I ever went to visit Japan, I would feel obligated to limit myself to the tourist areas, following a guide, buying souvenirs, and avoid showing any interest in Japanese people themselves, in order to avoid causing them discomfort.

Am I correct in assuming that this is how the Japanese would prefer me to behave? Or not?

Answer:

Yes and no.

The Japanese feel that a foreigner who learns their language is genuinely interested in their culture. They think it a compliment.

The problem is if you learn it TOO WELL, then some Japanese may feel uncomfortable (not contempt) with you. It's almost as if you invaded their personal space. I will share a big secret with you when it comes to the Japanese - deep down they are very insecure about others knowing them too well. This applies to not just foreigners but fellow Japanese, too. When a non-Japanese is too fluent, some Japanese may feel that they are an open book.

Living your life based on the idiosyncrasies of a few people you may or may not ever meet is silly. Learn Japanese to the best of your abilities and let the chips fall where they may.

Do people in japan go by there first or last name ? Confused !!!!!?

Question:

So i was wondering do people in Japan go by there first or last name ? Umm is it something like : the couples call each other by their first name ? Im soooo confused . I Desided to ask this because i was watching an Anime series , and one of the characters was really suprised when another character called her her name . Im not sure if i was first or last ......Please Help ! : )

Answer:

Well, not everything is anime is true - no matter how much you love anime T_T. But using someone's first name in Japan usually means you're closer to them. Many people in Japan use honorifics (san, chan, sensei, senpai, etc) and call people by their surname/ last name/ family name.

Is it true in Japan and other Asians countries describe your personality by your Blood type.?

Question:

I keep hearing that Asians describe your personality by your blood type? In American we go by the Zodiac signs. I'm Black Female AB+

Answer:

My individual opinion, lots of Japanese like fortune telling and profiling, and Blood type is one of those methods. Zodiac signs (Horoscope) are also loved by Japanese very much.
Of course not all Japanese believe blindly Blood type or Zodiac signs, many TV show and news papers, magazines report daily, weekly, monthly fortune telling.

Indeed many Japanese are worried with relationship in their company, school, community that how to be associated with others.
So people need a guidepost to describe others to find something in common with each other, in my opinion, Blood type is one of such guidepost.

I individually prefer Zodiac signs, and ascendant , even what sign the moon is in if I could hear from somebody than blood type.

How is Japan doing now?

Question:

I really love Japanese people and things and I want to know why they disappeared from the media and how they are doing now. (^-^)/

Answer:

There are still problems with the nuke plants in Fukushima. They have'nt told us how serious it is since day one. NHK is NOT a good source of information. They have a bad habit of with-holding bad news. An alternative news service like www.rense.com is more honest. In some areas kids are not allowed to play outside at break times.

How is Japan doing these days?

Question:

I really haven't heard anything lately? How are they recovering?

Answer:

There's been little progress in Fukushima Plant matter. It's still unstable and there is no end in sight.

Other areas are being restored. I think non-Japanese medias are not covering Japanese matter so much because they are not interested in Japan as much as Japanese medias are.

Anything I should know about hosting a Japanese exchange student?

Question:

In about a month, I will be hosting an exchange student from Osaka, Japan. She's 16, and will be staying for two and a half weeks. Is there anything I should know before she comes? Any American customes that would seem rude to her, or vice-versa? Is there anything I could do to make her feel at home? Also, I want to give her a gift upon arrival, but I have NO idea what to get... any ideas?

Answer:

Well Japanese customs do differ from American ones, but I can't think of one that would insult her. I know some underage kids in Japan drink because it's the norm there but I'm most certain she won't be drinking in front of you or behind your back. No worries :)

I'm sure she is going to be really shy and that's a given considering she will be living with strangers. I think it's best just to be really understanding, patient, and kind and try to explain a few things as you show her around your house.

To make her feel at home, I say just try to include her on a lot of different activities whether they're family oriented or friend oriented. Like show her around your town and try to do fun activities. Shopping is always a great pastime too :) Some examples of things to do: miniature golfing, bowling, amusement parks, go-karting, kayaking (throwing it in there lol), or even just checking out some historical sites or parks if you have them in your area would all sound fun. :) Try to find out what she likes to do. I think it would be really cool if you guys did like a music swap or something. That way you could both bond over that. :)

As a gift it can be something as simple as candy. I know they don't have a lot of candy in Japan that we have such as Snickers, Baby Ruth's, Starbursts, Skittles, Reese's, Rice Krispie Treats, ect.

Pilot pens are made in japan! radiation?

Question:

Pilot pens are made in japan!! Anyone scared of radiation contamination? Would you buy a pilot pen after knowing they are made in japan??? Also, I called the company and the representative said she didn't know exactly where in japan the pens were made.. Ummmm ok ?

Answer:

Have you thought about the people selling / making these pens ? I haven't heard of any of them having problems, have you ?
I use a red pilot pen at work, I'm still here.

Are there non-exclusive ALT positions in Japan?

Question:

I haven't received my bachelor's degree yet, but have been doing excessive research on becoming in ALT in Japan. I have passed the level 3 JLPT and plan on taking 2 soon. I also know which jobs pay well, let you choose location, provide accommodation, and/or require a visa sponsorship. But I was wondering if there were any ALT positions are ESL teaching positions that are non-exclusive. Meaning if you work for them, their contract does not state you work for them exclusively. Although I want to be an ALT I'd love to do occasional freelance work on the side, but some contracts say you have to work exclusively for a company or school, or they don't mention anything on the subject at all.

Hopefully someone knows.
Thanks.

Answer:

You need a four year degree to qualify for a work visa. You also need a job offer before you get there. Most contracts are for one year. You'll be working for whatever school hires you. It costs them time and money to sponsor your employment. Few places will let you choose the location you work. Most will give you a list to choose from.
Knowing Japanese isn't an issue as most schools don't want Japanese to be used in the classroom.

The top highest quality of matcha 抹茶 green tea powder?

Question:

Answer:

Who about this?
堀井七茗園 成里乃 Horii shihimeien Narino
http://www.uji-shichimeien.co.jp/B/B01.h…

Narino got 1st prize at a famous contest last year.
Uji is a part of Kyoto and really famous for green tea.

I want to go to college in Japan? Is this realistic?

Question:

Hey, I'm an African-American Girl, almost 5'3 and 16 years old. I am absolutely in love with the Japanese. There culture, their anime, everything! I My Japanese is average, and next year I will take a formal class (Junior Year). I was looking at ICU, Meiji, Sophia, and Temple Universities. I'm trying to get scholarships, as well. Please Answer these questions...

Is my plan to go to Japan reasonable?
Are there others like me who want to go to college there?
How much does college there cost?
Which of the schools I want is the best?
Can you give me some advice on how to reach my goal?

Thanks a million!

Answer:

Yes it is quite possible. But it isn't easy.

I don't go to college in Japan, but I have many friends who do. First formal classes are not enough. I would also take JLPT prep courses because if you want to go to a decent school like Meiji or Sophia having a level JLPT 2 certificate helps, A LOT. Also I know for Sophia you need to have super high SAT scores. So even though you need to study japanese excessively, please be aware that doesn't exclude you from your SATs.

Although Temple is a wonderful school, please know you will not have many if any classes in Japanese. And they have crazy prices. Now I have a friends who go to Sophia and it is a crazy selection process. One friend is American and the other is Japanese. My American friend had almost perfect scores on her SATs, passed JLPT level 1, passes several levels of interviews, and had money. Because honestly many gaikokujin do not get scholarships to Japanese colleges, and if they do they are most likely Chinese or Korean. My Japanese friend said their interview process is SUPER rigorous so be prepared for that, and they do conduct those interviews and exams in Japanese.

Now since your 16 if you push yourself now, it'lll be possible later. Don't slack on grades or SATs and get that JLPT 2 certificate (Level 1 if possible). I recommend Meiji or Sophia or even Waseda. Each college has different tuition and housing fees (because I doubt you'll find an apartment before hand). All that can be found on their websites and just convert it to US dollars.

Also choosing a college depends on what you want to do and learn.

Temple is great if you're lazy about Japanese. They accept students based on English fluency, determination, grades, SATs, and drive. So you can still go to school there if your Japanese is not up to par, but be aware you'll most likely end up being a translator, ESL teacher, or something english related.

Sophia and Meiji look better on resumes and you could actually be something other than an ALT or Eikawa teacher.

Do the Japanese people not easily trust foreigners?

Question:

Answer:

Again depends on the individual person. Does everyone in your country not easily trust foreigners either? It's the same everywhere, some do, some don't.

Whos a popular figure in japan right now?

Question:

i want to do a japan inspired makeup tutorial..whos a popular figure there

Answer:

In what field? singer? actor? athlete?

If i want to extent my visitor visa in japan, can i? and how?

Question:

Answer:

If you're American, I don't think you can. You are limited to two 90 day visits in a 12 month period.

How do you say "to get over something" in Japanese?

Question:

As in to no longer be effected by something in the past.
For example, "Do you still feel bad about breaking up with him?"
"No, I got over it."

Answer:

～を乗り越える 　～から立ち直る colloquial　　
「ううん、何とか乗り越えたと思う。」「立ち直ったと思う。」

～を克服する formal written
「いいえ、克服できました。」

What's the most interesting Art Gallery in Tokyo?

Question:

I'm looking to visit an Art Gallery in Tokyo and need some suggestions. I prefer Western Modern Art, but have an open mind.... Whatdya reckon?

Answer:

If you like Western modern art then I would recommend the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
http://www.momat.go.jp/english/index.htm…

If you prefer contemporary art then the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
http://www.mot-art-museum.jp/eng/index.h…

Although there are many others such as the National Art Center
http://www.nact.jp/english/index.html

The special exhibition at the Edo Tokyo Museum is excellent (Until July 5) although not western.
http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/englis…

The Teien Museum is worth seeing just for its magnificent art nouveau building
http://www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp/index.…

And there are many more
http://gojapan.about.com/cs/tokyosightse…

Which hostel at Taitou-ku, Tokyo, Japan is better?

Question:

I'm deciding to stay at the hostel for 4 days while visiting Tokyo. I cannot decide which one is the best hostel to stay since most of the review on each of them are good enough. There are 4 choices:

1) Palace Japan (http://www.palace-japan.com/english/index.html)
2) Khaosan Tokyo Original (http://www.khaosan-tokyo.com/en/original/)
3) Khaosan Tokyo Kabuki (http://www.khaosan-tokyo.com/en/kabuki/)
4) K's House Tokyo (http://kshouse.jp/tokyo-e/facilities/index.html)

Answer:

K's House Tokyo :)
Stayed here for about a week and the people were really friendly and the bathrooms were clean.
Free drink nights were hilarious!

What measures to be adopted to save people from tsunami in japan?

Question:

Answer:

Nice question. And a typical one for individuals who have just opened a new account. Don't know why this is true, but recent experience has shown an extremely high propensity for a new user to ask this same question, even though it has been asked many, many times before.

Maybe some drills? Get them so that when that siren sounds they can all run at Olympic speeds to higher ground? Surround the entire island with a concrete breakwater about 40 m tall? Make it illegal for anyone to live within sight of the ocean? Superglue the tectonic plates together?

What measures can be adopted to keep new users from asking this same question over and over again?

What make of soy sauce is most popular in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

The only name that comes to my mind is Kikkoman. It is one of the more expensive yet really good quality and best tasting soy sauce.

How do you play the lottery sysytem that is prevalent in Japan?

Question:

There's many booths for playing the lottery here, but I have no idea how! anybody used them?

Answer:

There are different games. Lotto Six is the most straightforward, there are instructions, if you can't read Japanese the nice ladies behind the counter will help you.

Most popular mmorpgs in japan right now?

Question:

what is the most popular mmo in japan right now?

Answer:

Ragnarok Online is the best in term of user number with more than 3M users.

What do Japanese teens and young people think about gays?

Question:

Are they tolerant of their life style? Would you be friends with them? Why or why not? This life style is getting more accepted in society and seen as normal, compared to the past. I'm not gay. I'm just wondering. Thanks :)

Answer:

While homosexuality had never been viewed as a sin in Japanese society and religion, sodomy was restricted by legal prohibition in 1873, but the provision was repealed only seven years later by the Penal Code of 1880 in accordance with the Napoleonic Code.[1] Exposure to Western thought and societal changes during the Meiji period have influenced the way that homosexuality is viewed by both the Japanese government and by the population at large since the end of the 19th century.

What is the best radiation detector to use in JAPAN ?

Question:

To check radiation level on vegetable , water , air .
can someone help ?

Answer:

Any old Geiger counter will do the trick, but you need one of those like a fish needs a bicycle.

I concur with Snowman, a dosimeter is a better idea. And you need one of those like a fish needs a bicycle.

How can I make my Yahoo知恵袋 account private? I mean, that only I can see the questions i've made...?

Question:

Is it possible that all my information can be only viewed by me? I say this because i've seen other japanese people's profile there and i can see their questions and answers too. How can i make my account completely private??

PS: My main page is private. I know cuz it says このページあなただけが
見ることができます。But I want to do is to put all my pages private.

Answer:

There is no way to make it private on 知恵袋.

>I already went to the "help" section and i didnt find anything helpful.

This is because there is no way.

I don't use 知恵袋 for that and other reasons.

Addition:
I'm not "thecheapest041", lol. I wonder how you came up with 041.

Better to use other Japanese Q&A sites like OKWAVE which has private account function. In fact, I'm using OKWAVE when I want to ask something in Japanese.