What is the 'official name' for Koreatown in Tokyo and how do you get there from Roppongi station?

Question:

Hi, i am going to Tokyo, Japan soon and i am staying somewhere near Roppongi station. Being an avid k-pop fan, i naturally want to look for places that sell k-pop stuff (girls' generation<3) and i found this place called 'Koreatown'? I'm not so sure about this though so i need someone's help (preferably a local or someone who has gone to that place before) ... I need to know what the 'official name' for this place is and which metro station it's nearest to, and how to get there from Roppongi station. If you can provide a map or something of 'Koreatown' that would be great. thanks :)

Answer:

Korean town is the official name.

It's in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo.

If you are in Roppongi, take subway Oedo line to Shinjuku station and then, take JR Yamanote line to Shin-Okubo station.

Any racial issues I need to deal in Japan?

Question:

Hi, I'm going to live in Japan, Tokyo in a hotel relatively close to Akihabara for work (IT) for about 2 months. Ive heard from my other colleagues that Japanese people tend to be xenophobic towards brown people, especially muslims. Im probably also going to the tokyo mosque regulary, but my question is to what degree if any are they like that and what do I need to brace myself for? (I do have a little bit experience when I went to Houston).

Answer:

All I have to say is, if someone in Japan doesn't like you, they tend to be more polite about it to your face, compared to Houston. I've never been to Japan myself, but my friends (who wear hijab) got along fine with my native Japanese classmates when we were all in the same class. Japanese people are very polite in general, and will not deliberately offend you to your face. It'll probably be much different from Houston, and you probably won't need any "bracing" at all. :)

Is there a ferry from Japan to Jeju island?

Question:

I can't seem to find a straight answer online. I would like to take a ferry from Japan to Jeju (directly) if there is one. Please link to website information if possible, thanks.

Answer:

There is no direct ferry line between any part of Japan and Jeju.

What's the difference between Japanese sushi and Korean sushi?

Question:

In terms of ingredients, taste etc.

Answer:

Korean sushi is called Gimbap and is derived from Japanese futomaki (fat rolls). The basic ingredients are the same as Japanese sushi but some of the fillings may be slightly different.

Help me find this asian candy?

Question:

growing up my best friend was japanese and once a week her mom would go to the international food market and she would buy these little like blocks of brown sugar/molassas and you ate it streight like candy also they always had it in a jar idk if it came in a jar though or if they would put it in it. ive been craving it soo bad if it would help the store they went to is called global food

Answer:

It is called Kokutou and is a Japanese ingredient or snack made from dark brown sugar. It is famous in Okinawa Japan, but is eaten all around Japan.

Who knows where i can get the cheapest tours to japan?

Question:

i've been wanting to go now but i really don't know of the prices

Answer:

The question you might want to be asking is, '' When is the cheapest time to go to Japan?'' The best time to travel to Japan is in the off seasons, around October (after summer) and right after Christmas. This is because kids are back in school around this time, and not so many people are traveling. You will find amazingly cheap tickets if you go around this time.

What is the Japanese equivalent to Dangoon?

Question:

What is the Japanese equivalent to Dangoon?

An online store.

Answer:

What's your definition of "Japanese equivalent to Dangoon"?

Japan does not have an equivalent of everything.

Is it true that in Japan women are expected to quit the workforce after marriage?

Question:

Or there employee will fire them eventually?

Answer:

Not any more.

Where can I watch Alice Nine...?

Question:

I'm looking for any shows Alice Nine has been in with English Subs without having to download anything please.
Or if you just want to name the shows, or provide links would be really helpful. Thank you~

Answer:

YouTube
Dailymotion
Or look for DVDs.

Where can I buy Piko (Japanese singer) merchandise?

Question:

Does anyone know where I can buy Piko (J-pop/J-rock) merchandise, like his sweater or anything like that?

Answer:

Are you sure that there is his sweater and other merchandises?

I don't think stores would sell goods of just one person. And it depends on what kind of merchandises you are talking about.

What modern song would an elderly Japanese person like?

Question:

Hello,
I have a community service trip for my club to help out at a japanese senior citizen home. They would like us to perform for them so i offered to sing. I really dont know what song to sing though. I dont mind japanese songs. I think anime songs would be best though. I would like something modern and interesting. Im a soprano but have a wide singing range.

Do you know any japanese songs that elderly would enjoy! Please no classic japanese songs, no offence but it bores me to tears.

Thanks!

Answer:

Like North American seniors like "Swanee River" the Japanese elderly like;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q37Rs5Au…

The following would be close to "Tennessee Waltz"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW5YeDgSn…

As for composer, "Yoshinao Nakata" would be similar to "Foster"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhVbo-m0c…

Enjoy your service trip!

Why cant women be a sushi chef?

Question:

Answer:

It is thought that makeup, body lotion, and perfume destroy the flavor of the fish and rice.It is also claimed that the area behind the sushi bar is sacred space, and would be defiled by the presence of a woman.At a traditional, high-end sushi bar in Japan, a Japanese woman who walks in to eat by herself is likely to feel intimidated and unwelcome.

CAN YOU WRITE THIS IN HIRAGANA?

Question:

MY NAME IS AARON
I LIVE IN EASTON
NB
I STUDY IN THE LIBRARY
I DONT LIKE FRUIT
JC
T1BD



NO I AM NOT AT THE POOL ON SUNDAY
OSTOS T1FD

Answer:

私のなまえはAaronです。　
Eastonにすんでいます。　
としょかんでべんきょうしています。
くだものがすきじゃないです。
にちようびにプールにいません。　

CAN YOU WRITE THIS IN HIRAGANA?

Question:

1. MR. TANAKA LIVES IN MIYAJIMA
2. iN MIYAJIMA THERE ARE いつくしまじんじゃ
5. I AM HIKING AT 10 OCLOCK

Answer:

１、たなかさん　は　みやじま　に　すんでいます。
２、みやじま　には　いつくしまじんじゃ　が　あります。there IS is better.
３、じゅうじ　に　はいきんぐ　に　でかけます。

What does the term ご両親への挨拶の為の格好 mean (in English or Japanese)?

Question:

Answer:

ご両親への挨拶の為の格好（身なり／服装）
goryoushin eno aisatsu no tame no kakkou (minari/ fukusou)

appropriate clothes to meet someone's parents
being neatly dressed to meet someone's parents
-

How to cook a rice cake?

Question:

i bought a package of rice cakes at a japanese grocery store because i thought they would be fun to try. but when i opened the package they are individually wrapped, small, and hard as a rock. of course, all the directions are in japanese. on the back thre are three pictures. one is two rice cakes in a bowl in the microwave, the second is two rice cakes in what looks like a toaster oven maybe? and the third is two of them in a pot on the stove. do i do all of these or just one? how do i make them and what can i do to make them taste good? thank you!

Answer:

If they are frozen (or not?) well all the pictures have to do with heat, so i'm guessing you'd have to heat them for a period of time. If you look for a number, you can probably know the heating time. Also i think they are like different options of how to cook them. Hope they're yummy!

Help with Japanese please!!?

Question:

How would I say a cat can bear between 3-6 babies at once? Would it be at all close to
Neko wa 3 kara 6 made -------- o umemasu. ?

Please help!! Thank you!!

Answer:

If you are looking for Japanese instruction, Cornell University offers a full-year language program called FALCON (full-year asian language concentration) in Japanese and Chinese. Check it out: http://lrc.cornell.edu/falcon or on facebook: www.facebook.com/FALCONProgram.

Which Asian nation does Japan hate the most?

Question:

China, Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Mongolia, Taiwan, Cambodia...which nation do most Japanese people tend to hate the most?

Answer:

All of them

Who are the people most loved by the Japanese?

Question:

except themselfs

Answer:

People who got killed by pearl harbor, pretty sure they looveeeeeeeeeee Japs

Where to buy japanese groceries in tokyo?

Question:

Me and my family are going to Tokyo and we would like to bring back some Japanese food to cook at home such as seaweed, mirin or miso. We would also like to see a typical japanse supermarket where locals buy their food. Where would you buy these kinds of stuff?

Answer:

Department store basement markets are not the best place to find the cheaper deals etc you would find in a regular Japanese market. Mirin and miso are common items that you could find them in 100yen shops as well. Essentially you need to go into the residential areas, not the areas around the big stations, a lot of those intermediate stations between the large stations you can find groceries. Even in Shinjuku, once you walk a bit beyond the neon lights will be regular neighborhoods with neighborhood shops.

Be careful and check your home countrie's customs laws to see what type of food you are allowed to bring back.

Help with a speech for my best friend's wedding?

Question:

I'm trying my best but I've reached my limit, I think. Can anyone check my speech for my best friend's wedding? I'm a native English speaker and she's Japanese. Please, please, please. I usually ask her all my Japanese questions, but I want the speech to be a surprise for her.

Thank you

ただ今、ご紹介にあずかりましたスーと申します。
新婦の友人を代表して、一言を祝いの挨拶をさせていただきます。
良子ちゃんは、昔から何事にも一生懸命でした。
たとえば大学時代に毎週、毎週　英語の勉強をして卒業ができました。
頭が下がる。
ですから、熱心に勉強に取り組む姿煮、マット も魅かれたのだと思います。
洋子ちゃんは就職してからもよく会って、遊んでありました。
永遠の友達に似なりました。
結婚生活輪はもちろんバラ色のことばらきではないでしょう。
雨降って地固まると言われますように人生の苦労を分け合って末長くお幸せに。

Answer:

Almost. However there are some wrong points, this speech must be wonderful.

ただ今、ご紹介にあずかりましたスーと申します。
新婦の友人を代表して、一言お祝いの挨拶をさせていただきます。
良子ちゃんは、昔から何事にも一生懸命でした。
たとえば大学時代に毎週、毎週　英語の勉強をして卒業できました。
頭が下がります。
ですから、熱心に勉強に取り組む姿に、マット も魅かれたのだと思います。
洋子ちゃんは就職してからもよく会って、遊びました。
そして永遠の友達になりました。
結婚生活輪はもちろんバラ色のことばかりではないでしょう。
雨降って地固まると言われますように人生の苦労を分け合って末長くお幸せに。

Are people racist in Japan?

Question:

(Japanese people) I was watching a japanese vid on youtube and this white american was saying people are racist in japan and don't want foreigners there. I was shocked because I thought Japanese people were cool but of course I can't just judge them on a couple of youtube videos, I also saw a video which was a protest I think this Japanese dude was shoutin in a mic saying "WHITE OH PIG GO HOME!" I lolled no lie but was shocked. I understand if they don't like americans but I'm half English and half Pakistani I don't really look Pakistani but defiantly a mix of asian and I'm worried because I hope to travel to Japan in the future. Would they be racist towards me? Any help thanks

Answer:

If you have that biased view about the Japanese, you are racist.
Is youtube the only source of your information? I feel pity on you.

What are the different types of harajuku fashion?

Question:

I'm basing my characters off of the each fashion. I have Lolita, Gothic Lolita, Decora, Dark Decora, Fairy Kei, Oshare Kei, Gyaru, Ganguro, Visual Kei, and Kigurumi. Are there any more? Please list them!

Answer:

Actually, Gothic lolita is a style of Lolita fashion (if you want to see a whole list of "established" styles, go to hellolace.net). Ganguro is also a smaller part of a whole other world called "Gyaru" (gal).

As for "Harajuku" styles, there isn't an infinite list of them; street fashion is hard to research for because there aren't any concrete beginnings (unlike other co-culture styles like punk which began through music), and in spite of the speed and access of internet today, sometimes what we find on google might have been already been around in Japan a year or two before (heck, it took about 10 years for lolita fashion communities and online to become as they are today; even so, a lot of people still have misconceptions about the fashion and its participants). Please note that Western type fashions such as rockabilly, punk and goth is also "exported" to Japan (and others) and vice versa.

Here is as much as I can think of (including your list):

Lolita Fashion - includes Gothic, classic, sweet, and sub-styles
Decora - includes style like dark decora
Fairy-kei
Dolly-kei
Otome-kei
Natural-kei
Mori-girl
Oshare-kei
Visual-kei
Gyaru - includes Ganguro (kind of a dying style, but people still go out like that), Hime Gyaru, Kogal and others. Also note that Gyaru is commonly seen in more trendier districts of Tokyo such as Shibuya.

http://gal-handbook.livejournal.com/4657…

Cosplay - NOT a fashion, but it has a strong presence in Harajuku regardless (although the concept isn't really unique - people have long done this in theater and comic conventions elsewhere; it's just more popularized in Japan) and INCLUDES Kigarumi (which also has its own category). When it comes to cosplay, there are different types of it (i.e: maid cosplay, tokusatsu) , but they all have the same concept: dressing up and often emulating as someone else.

There is another concept in Japanese street fashion that might seem a little weird to the outsiders' eyes. Sometimes shops that cater their own unique style such as Cult Party (a shop that specialized in Dolly-kei) end up using their name as its own style. In other words, people who frequent a certain shop that usually specializes in a specific look is often labeled with kei or style at the end (in this case, Cult-Party-kei...it's still considered part of the dolly-kei look, but cult-party tends to use more pastels and appear more innocent, whereas another store, Grimoire is more dark).

I'm sure that there are others out there, but as someone who loves literature, I suggest that aside of doing your research, concentrate more on the story. There are a lot of fan-writings done about people who wear a certain type of fashion, but the author concentrates too much on what they're wearing and the often lose sight of why the character is there in the first place.

Good luck!

I notice everyone wears Speedos here in Japan, should I wear them too?

Question:

I like my user-name indicates, I'm a swimmer. I'm in very good shape, and I have a washboard stomach.

I'm here in Japan. I notice everyone wears Speedos. I don't have a problem wearing Speedos, I wear Speedos all the time, and so do the guys in my swim team in America.

The thing I notice here is that no guy has a noticeable bulge in their Speedos. If I wear a Speedo here, I would be the only guy who actually has a noticeable bulge in his Speedos, so I feel weird about wearing Speedos among so many bulge-less men.

Should I wear Speedos or not?

Answer:

Beat the status quo, wear a thong.

SHOCKING RUKI GAZETTE NEWS (Did anyone hear this?!?!)?

Question:

Ok, so I had heard from the internet that Ruki has a secret crush on a girl who's 12 (gonna be 13 in August) and says she is "very mature looking for her age" and "has big breasts", what do you GazettE fans think? Is this a true thing or is it a dumb *** fan freak who's 12?

Answer:

im gonna go with its a dumb *** fan freak. i don't know where ya got this but don't believe everything you read on the net id say.

Do you believe in the right to die?

Question:

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

Answer:

Absolutely! Anyone who is terminally ill should have the right to bypass all the pain and suffering that they will have to experience otherwise (It is extremely painful). People like to use religious arguments against it, arguing that it is not God's will or that things should be in God's hands. However, if things were left entirely in God's hands, then humans should not be using the advanced life-extending medical treatments that is due to scientific discovery. It is a contradicting, double-standard if the God argument is used. I do not believe people should be allowed to die if they are depressed or mentally ill. Most of those issues can be resolved with medication and/or good therapy.

How do you make Japanese Mochi Balls?

Question:

Answer:

With some eel testicles.

What vegetarian ingredients can you use to get that sweet-ish spicy flavour in oriental cuisine?

Question:

i've been to this oriental restaurant in india and had something called japanese fried rice. it was a pure vegetarian dish ( so you can rule out oyster or fish sauce).the fried rice was mostly sweet with a hint of spicyness which i really liked. i wanted to recreate this dish at home but i don't know what could possibly bring out that sweet flavour? please help

Answer:

Toasted sesame oil!
⫸

What is the best way to travel around japan?

Question:

Planning a trip we are wanting to go from tokyo - takayama - kanazawa - kyoto and back tokyo.
So 1. is it best to take the shinkansen to nagoya and change to the limited express train or take a highway bus?...im thinkin highway bus as it saves us having to change.
2. what is the EASIEST way to get from takayama to kanazawa? basically don't want to be stuffing around changing from train to train. ive heard you have to change trains 3 times... so is there another highway bus we can take?
3. how can we get from kanazawa to kyoto?!?! i can't find much but from the little that i can find its sounds best to again go via bus.
please help im giving myself a headache from stressing about this!

Answer:

Trains are the easiest and most convenient way to travel around Japan. Plus it will give you a great chance to see the country with your own eyes.

Is this correct sentence?

Question:

あなたは パソコンが好きだか？

Answer:

Perfectly fine!

Japan: Why do some Japanese say the green traffic light is blue.?

Question:

I guess I might be color-blind, but not that much. I just thought it was interesting and cool.
Agirato

Answer:

On the basis of international rule, "green" should be correct.
But with language background, the Japanese frequently use "aoi (=blue)" for things that are regarded as "midori (green)" For example;
- young, immature --> aoi
e.g. green apple = aoi ringo, greenhorn = ao-nisai

The other reason could be phonetic-related thing.
We find it easier to say "aka-ao-kiiro" than "aka-midori-kiiro"
Moreover, the phrase consists of 7 letters (a-ka-a-o-ki-i-ro), which we Japanese find comfortable with.
("a-ka-mi-do-ri-ki-i-ro" uses 8 letters)
e.g. haiku (Japanese short poem) require 5-7-5 letters.

Japan: What do you like on your pizza?

Question:

I guess I just like cheese and maybe some green peppers, sometimes I like mayonaisse and seasame on it :). What do you like most on your pizza
(^_^)

Answer:

I like bacon!

To Japanese, or Foreigners in Japan (especially Fukuoka)?

Question:

I am from New Zealand. I will be going to Fukuoka from December 6 to January 4 and I was hoping to get some counsel from Japanese people or Foreigners living in Fukuoka. If you can contribute any advice at all please do - I would be very grateful.

1. I was wondering, as a man, who is 18 years, 183cm tall, and 93kg, would I be able to buy clothes in Fukuoka at reasonable prices? What kind of price?

2. I will be staying with a family with five kids, aged 4 - 16 years. Should I bring gifts for each of them, or is a family gift, such as Manuka honey enough? Would a 16 year old boy like a Rugby shirt, and would younger girls and boys like things like kiwi plush toys, or Maori designed necklaces? Any suggestions?

3. Is food expensive? What is the cost of eating, etc? What is the cost of the average “nice” Japanese soft drink?

4. How many sets of clothes should I pack? An outfit for every day? Would it be seen as weird to wear the same winter jacket every day when going out?

Thank you very much. If I come up with more questions, I hope that I can ask.

Answer:

1.) I would suggest bringing clothes from home

2.) I have no idea

3.) Yes food is expensive. The cost of produce here is high IMO. My food budget is higher than most places I have lived (USA, Canada, Russia, Holland). Soft drink is about 125 yen for a bottle.

4.) No I wear the same winter jacket daily and don't think it's weird.

What is the procedure to import electronic goods from Tokyo and china?

Question:

Electronics goods like pen drive memory card, etc
And for machines too, like printing, stitching etc

Answer:

Not to mention that you will need a "shipper" that will issue an invoice (with commercial value) for customs clearance to you.

What is the procedure to import electronic goods from Tokyo and china?

Question:

Electronics goods like pen drive memory card, etc
And for machines too, like printing, stitching etc

Answer:

Are you interested in buying 1 product or bunches of them? If you're just buying a few good and bringing them home, there isn't a procedure. Either have it sent to you or bring it back in your luggage.

I am going to Tokyo for first time 12/26-01/06. What advice/recommendations does anyone have 4 me?

Question:

Answer:

It`s best not to think of Tokyo as one city but as a collection of separate smaller cities all connected by rail as it makes it much easier to explore the city. Each of these smaller cities has its own distinct character and attraction.

The highlights of Tokyo include, The Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine; Asakusa district famous for Sensoji temple and Nakamise shopping street with cheap, antique kimonos, geisha bags and beautiful paper products, Sensoji temple, and the Kappabashi kitchen street for those plastic replicas of food seen in restaurant windows. Ueno for its park and museums, Akehabara for electronics, Shinjuku for its shopping with its huge Takashimaya department store and food hall, Tokyu Hands eight level craft store and Uniqlo store for really cheap, high quality, basic clothing, Harajuku for cheap shopping and Japanese street fashion, and Shiodome for entertainment.

Other places of interest include Shibuya for its famous intersection where the style tribes gather and Shibuya 109 the 10 level fashion emporium. Rappongi traditionally known for its nightclubs and bars, but now for its numerous upscale boutiques, smart cafes and Rappongi Hills with the 52 storey Mori building and Tokyo City View a walkway that wraps around the building offering 360 degree views stretching as far as Mt Fuji. Ginza for Matsuya department store and food hall.

I recommend using the JR Train Line (Yamanote loop line) to get around as most of the hotspots in Tokyo are accessible via train with a one-day JR train pass for 730 yen (about $9).

Read more about Tokyo here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Japan? Wats going on there?????????

Question:

Can i have a news update??? Please!!!!???? Havent really hered wats been goin on ??????????????????sooooooooooooooooooooo…

Answer:

there r a lot of sites you can find the news related to japan. just google it.

Any Japanese books, or author recommendations? :3 please?

Question:

im an intermediate student and id like to begin practicing my kanji by reading actual books.

nothing too serious(nothing political or religious, boring stuff like that.)

i like fantasy, romance, horror, comedy, whatever.


i just need something interesting that doesnt have a sad ending, dramatic is good.

just tell me what youve liked with a quick little summary please
thanks

ultimately at this level i suppose ill be spending half as much time deciphering kanji as i am enjoying the storyline anyways.

and please no childrens book recommendations.

Answer:

I read lots of books by Japanese authors and they are addictive! I can only read/speak English, but these are popular authors and u can probably get Japanese version.
Banana Yoshimoto, she even has a short story in the book 'Read Real Japanese Fiction' with a tutorial on learning Japanese while reading short stories. A lot of her books have themes that are modern and interesting. I recommend Lizard, NP, The Lake, and Kitchen.
Hideo Okuda - Lala Pipo is funny about interconnected individuals intersecting in Tokyo. In The Pool is also funny short stories with characters that intersect, 4 example 1 character is addicted to texting, 1 addicted 2 swimming, 1 has ocd and addicted to checking things, etc.
Randy Taguchi - Outlet is my favorite book, and it has 2 sequels only available in Japanese. I wish I could learn Japanese so I can read the sequels, Outlet is more of a drama and has themes like death, shamanism, psychology, but is more uplifting and exciting than depressing.
Ryu Murakami - Coin Locker Babies is a wonderful novel and will soon be a movie starring Vincent Gallo and Val Kilmer. I hope the movie is as good as the book.
Miyuki Miyabe - She has many novels like All She Was Worth and Shadow Family that are mysteries.

Changes in Japanese culture since the 1940s? ?

Question:

Could you help me list some ways Japanese culture has changed since the 1940s? How it was then, and what it is now.

Answer:

You'd better divide it at 1945 (at the end of WWII), instead of 1940's.
After the war, a large amount of western culture, American music and movies in particular, rushed in. Japanese sub-culture scene changed drastically.
Today, Japan is the 2nd largest market of American movies and pop music next to the US.

Could you name a person Shiroi or Hato?

Question:

I'm working on a science fiction novel with a Japanese character who has the nickname 'Dove'. I was trying to decide what her Japanese name could be. Would Shiroi or Hato be at all appropriate, or would these names sound ridiculous in Japan?

Answer:

We don't have names like Shiroi or Hato. Better to create other names.

In Japan is it still common for unmarried people to live with their parents their whole life?

Question:

as in they never move out of their parents home

Answer:

Unlike the US, Japan is a family-oriented society. Family members are helping each other.

Visual kei japanese rock?

Question:

okay truthfully, can someone tell me the guys that actually are CONFIRMED to be homosexual or bisexual in visual kei.....because the guys in bands like lm.c are gorgeous and actually look like they would be gay, and to find out that they are probably straight is disapointing for me :/

Answer:

I know there is a band called lin -end of the corruption world- where the lead singer did admit that he was a bisexual (didn't say what his preference was, though).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5accNGHzo…

And somebody left a stray comment on Youtube that Emiru, the singer from aicle, is bi, but I really don't know if that's confirmed or they were just trolling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwQvdfj6g…

Those are the only two that I know of who've actually been identified as gay in any way. Japanese artists tend to be a lot more private with their personal lives than our rockers. If it makes you feel any better, you know they can't ALL be straight. Who knows, Maya might actually be gay! :)

皆さん、お手伝って下さいませんか？ Japanese Speech help?

Question:

I need some help correcting this speech for my final presentation. I'm mostly concerned about my verb tenses, and my particles, as well as proper use of grammatical elements. I have provided an approximation of what I am trying to say in English. Any else from native speakers would be very much appreciated.
-など（は）
−１か２か
ー的
−式
ー気がする
ーと言えるでしょう
−違って
−と思われている
ーんだけど
ー考えられている
ーことが出来る
ーでできる
ー〜ず（に）
ーそうだ
ーVます＋始める
ー以上
ーとか
ー人気がある
ーにとって
ー言われている
ーようになる
ーすべて
ーの代わりに
ーそんなN
ーNさえV−ば
ーわけだ
ーくらい
ー世界で初めて
ーなかなか

日本人とアメリカ人の食習慣は違って，
北アメリカはあまり健康じゃないと言えるでしょう。
Japanese and American eating habits are different,
It is considered that North America's is not healthy.
北アメリカファストフードのあぶらとしょっぱいが多いんだけど，
値段の安さだと思われています。
North American's fast food is too greasy and salty,
but it is considered cheap in price.
日本には、食べ物文化をもとにファストフード
は便利で,じようぶつが高い気がします。
In Japan, based on the food culture fast food is
convenient and I feel that it is high in nutrients.
屋台や回転寿しなどは日本的な
ファストフードと考えられています。
Stall/carts and conveyor-belt sushi are considered
to be traditional Japanese fast foods.
屋台では、焼き鳥やお好み焼きなどを買うことが出来ます。
At stall/carts, it is possible to buy things
such as yakitori and okonomiyaki.
お好み焼きは日本式のピザというで,
キャベツや卵でできられています。
Okonomiyaki is Japanese style pizza,
made from such as cabbage and eggs.
そして，乳製品を使わずに作るそうです。
Also, it is made without using dairy.
お好み焼きの上にタコやエビやベーコンなど
がのれることが出来ます。
On top of okonomiyaki it is possible to put
things like octopus, prawns, and bacon.
北アメリカのファストフードは日本に人気になり始めました。
North American fast food started to become popular in Japan
日本には、アメリカ式ファストフードのレストラン
は３８００以上だそうてす。
In Japan, I here there are more than 3800 American
style fast food restaurants.
例えば，ケンタッキーフライドチキンとか
マクドナルドズも人気があります。
For example, Kentucky Fried Chicken and
MacDonalds (and others) are popular.
そう言えば、クリスマスで、人々はケンタッキーフライドチキン
を食べることにとってだと言われています。
That reminds me, at Christmas, it can be said that it is popular
for people to eat kentucky friend chicken.
ところが、日本人のファストフードは違くようになります。
However, The fast food of the Japanese has changed (over time)
ついに、牛肉の代わりに鳥肉やエビや野菜などは
ハンバーガー作られています。
Firstly, beef was been replaced by chicken, shrimp,
and vegetables when making hamburgers.
2005年に、渋谷では『Mamidoバーガー』は発明されました。
In 2005, in Shibyua, Mamido Burger was invented.
すべては食べ物はあまいことからできます。
All of the food is made out of sweet things.
例えば、バーガーのパンの代わりに、ケーキを使っています。
For example, the burger's bread is replaced by using cake.
そして，肉の代わりにチョコレートかフライドバナナかあります。
Also, meat is replaced by chocolate or fried banana.
そんなバーガーは人気がありますから，
たくさんの人々はあまいことが好きと思います。
That kind of burger is popular because many
people like sweet things I think.
私は「マミドバーガー」さえ食べれば幸せだと思います。
If only I could eat Mamido Burger,I think I would be happy.
『マミドーバーガー』などは便利で，おいしくて、
値段が安さだと考えられています。
Mamino Burger is convenient, delicious,
and I believe that the price is low.
４００円くらいわけです。
Is is about 400 Yen (that is the reason).
世界で始めて『Mamidoバーガー』は渋谷駅の外で建てました。
The world's first Mamido Burger was built outside of Shibuya Station.
私の個人的な意見ですが、日本式のファストフード
はなかなかおいしいと思います。
In my personal opinion, I think that Japanese style
fast food is pretty delicious

Answer:

Dude:

please do not take this the wrong way but asking folks to spend two and a half hours answering a question is laughable. Instead, split this into multiple (like 50) smaller questions and you will likely get answers

PS. started answering and gave up after 20 minutes

In Asia is it still common for unmarried people to live with their parents their whole life?

Question:

as in they never move out of their parents home

Answer:

Asia is a very big continent with several (48) independent countries. Very hard to say one way or another for ALL of Asia but since you posted in Japan, it is very common for a Japanese person to live with his/her parents until they are married and even then, common after for one of the children to remain the home with his/her spouse and subsequent children to take care of the parents as they get older. I can't comment with authority for other countries as I've only lived for an extended period of time in Japan.

Do japanese women wear jade necklaces?

Question:

Answer:

It depends on each woman. Some of them do.

Why are the Japanese not having much sex?

Question:

I was reading that the average amount of times a married couple in Japan has sex annually is 37, the lowest in the world by far. Then, Japan has a huge porn industry, so it's not like they all have no sex drive or anything as there's a big market for it. Also, I understand that there is a lot of career pressure in Japan, but pressure from careers is precisely the point often used to explain why women are having more sex nowadays, since they are generally more career focused, so if anything that would make one assume the Japanese would have more. Does anyone who has been to/studied Japan know anything more about this?

Answer:

A lot of people who are married share an apartment/living quarters with their parents and there isn't any privacy.
The rooms are divided with a paper thin material. Also, they have a lot of pressure too in their careers..to go to work early and stay late.
It's easier ( and doesn't take as long) to go view some porn than it is to have a romantic evening with your wife...especially since there really isn't any place to be alone.

What does this mean in Japanese?

Question:

http://darts.shop-pro.jp/?pid=13499584

The bracelets when you choose the size and Sanskrit character for it on the

drop menu. Unfortunately, I don't read Japanese and Google Translate isn't

helping very much :(

Please help!

Answer:

Drop menu options:

S/キリーク　子・亥・戌
S/kiri-ku RAT-DOG-PIG

M/キリーク　子・亥・戌
M/kiri-ku RAT-DOG-PIG

S/タラーク　丑・寅
S/tara-ku OX-TIGER

M/タラーク　丑・寅
M/tara-ku OX-TIGER

S/マン　卯
S/man RABBIT

M/マン　卯
M/man RABBIT

S/アン　辰・巳
S/an DRAGON-SNAKE

M/アン　辰・巳
M/an DRAGON-SNAKE

S/サク　午
S/saku HORSE

M/サク　午
M/saku HORSE

S/バン　未・申
S/ban RAM-MONKEY

M/バン　未・申
M/ban RAM-MONKEY

S/カーン　酉
S/ka-n ROOSTER

M/カーン　酉
M/ka-n ROOSTER

The animals are Chinese zodiac signs. The other things I have no idea what they stand for. And those signs in the beads are in the Siddhaṃ script.

Japan: Could you tell me some interesting places in Tokio ( ^_^)..?

Question:

I already know quite a few, I would also like to know any fun facts about it.

Thanks a lot

Answer:

The highlights of Tokyo include, The Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine; Asakusa district famous for Sensoji temple and Nakamise shopping street with cheap, antique kimonos, geisha bags and beautiful paper products, Sensoji temple, and the Kappabashi kitchen street for those plastic replicas of food seen in restaurant windows. Ueno for its park and museums, Akehabara for electronics, Shinjuku for its shopping with its huge Takashimaya department store and food hall, Tokyu Hands eight level craft store and Uniqlo store for really cheap, high quality, basic clothing, Harajuku for cheap shopping and Japanese street fashion, and Shiodome for entertainment.

Other places of interest include Shibuya for its famous intersection where the style tribes gather and Shibuya 109 the 10 level fashion emporium. Rappongi traditionally known for its nightclubs and bars, but now for its numerous upscale boutiques, smart cafes and Rappongi Hills with the 52 storey Mori building and Tokyo City View a walkway that wraps around the building offering 360 degree views stretching as far as Mt Fuji. Ginza for Matsuya department store and food hall.

At night time Tokyo really comes alive with mazes of blazing neon lights, tiny street stalls, bars complete with karaoke boxes, and the amazing pub food of yakitori and izakaya.

Read more on Tokyo here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

CAN YOU WRITE THIS IN HIRAGANA?

Question:

iN TOKYO THERE ARE
TODAY IS SATURDAY
TODAY I HAVE NO CLASS
I HIKE WITH MY FRIENDS
I WILL HAVE TEMPURA AT THE RESTAURANT
ON MONDAY I HAVE A TEST

T3AR

Answer:

とうきょうには あります。
きょうは どようびです。
きょうは じゅぎょうが ありません。
ともだちと はいきんぐを します。
れすとらんで てんぷらを たべます。
げつようびには てすとが あります。

Vegetable used in asian cooking?

Question:

Answer:

We used quite a lot of vegetables in Japanese cooking. The most common are:

Leaf vegetables - such as cabbage, Hakusai (Chinese cabbage), Horenso (spinach) and Mizuna (Japanese mustard)

Root vegetables - such as Daikon (giant white radish), Kabu (turnip), Jagaimo (potato), Satsumaimo (sweet potato) and Gobo (burdock root)

Others - such as Negi (leek, green onion), Nasu (eggplant), Shishito (Small Japanese green pepper), Okura (okra) and Goya (bitter melon)

Japanese/Asian healthy diet?

Question:

I know the basics, lot's of protein and veg and very little carbs.

But what is a basic Japanese daily meal regime?

Please be serious, no racist or rude answers please :) x

Answer:

The traditional basic formula of a Japanese meal is “soup and three”. That is soup and three main dishes as follows:

1. Fresh, uncooked fish (sashimi)
2. A grilled dish (yakimono)
3. A simmered dish (nimono)

These dishes will be followed by boiled rice, pickles, tea and fresh fruit as dessert.

As with most countries in this day and age time is important and more and more Japanese are turning to quick alternatives or fast food as is the case in the west.

Can you please translate this from Japanese to English?

Question:

にちようびに　ぷーるに　いますか。 OSTROS T1F D
How would you answer this also


and

in hirigan how would you say it is 12 o'clock and i am at the drug store

Answer:

Are you at the pool on Sunday?

A:
はい、います。Yes I am.
いいえ、いません。No, I am not.

（いまは） じゅうに（12）じ です。 わたしは やっきょく/どらっぐすとあ に います。

Can you please translate this from Japanese to English?

Question:

あしたは　なんようびですか。
どこに　すんいますか

なまえは　なんですか。
どこに　すんでいますか。
NB
どこで　にほんごを　べんきょうしますか。
いつ　くだものを　たべますか。
JC


Thanks a ton

Answer:

What day is tomorrow?
Where do you live?

What is your name?
Where do you live?

Where do you study Japanese?
When do you eat fruits?

WHAT VIEW'S JAPANESE HAVE FOR INDIA AND CHINA.please answer.?

Question:

CHINA is continuously haunting india.
it is supporting pak and claims indian states it's own part,WHICH ARE INDIAN STATES UNDOUBTLY.
it has acquired india's north west kashmir and pak has acquired north east kashmir.
we indian's are feeling helpless
china and pak both may attack india.and we do not have enough strength to cope.
america doesn't seems to aid india.china has veto in UN.
i know japan cannot help india as it doesn't want to get in another world war.

I AM SLEEPLESS FOR MANY NIGHTS AS CHINA MAY ATTACK US IN COMING ONE TO FOUR YEARS.

Answer:

Japan has territorial issues with China on Senkaku Islands.

And there was a Vietnamese guy who asked the same type of question here on Y!A. So it's the same for all neighbors of China.

How did the Iwakura Mission influence the modernization of Japan?

Question:

Answer:

It had a big infruence.
Tens of goverment leaders these days of Japan left the nation over a year. They actually observe Western culture and understood Japan need to catchup very soon, otherwise Japan would be occupied sooner or later.

All of these political leaders got same experience, same understanding, same fear, and same motivation, so that Japan could be modernized very soon.

Help with translating a few short sentences to Japanese?

Question:

Just a quick few sentences I need translated, nothing major. I'm just curious as to how they would read in Japanese.

Also, Shibuya is known for Mamido burger, invented in 2005.
All the items are sweet I hear (through written sources).
Bread is replaced by cake, and the burger is chocolate or fried banana.
The first Mamido's Burger was located right in front of Shibuya Station.

Answer:

Mata, Shibuya wa 2005-nen ni hatsumei-sa Mamido bāgā, de shira reteimasu.
Subete no kōmoku wa watashi ga (kaka reta sōsu o kaishite) kii te amaidesu.
Pan wa kēki de okikae, soshite bāgā wa, chokorēto ya furaidobananadesu.
Dai ichi Mamido no bāgā wa, migi no Shibuya-eki no shōmen ni ichi shite ita.

What happened to bou (ex-an cafe)?

Question:

its like he falled of the edge of the world. or else it seems like it! what happend to him?

Answer:

I wish I knew also. :(
Here is what I found on the internet:

(quote) - I don't think there's any information on that. Teruki did say on his Facebook that Bou came to see him play at a concert, though, a few months back. That's the only thing I've heard that has to do with Bou. I really do hope he's well. I'm glad he still keeps in contact with the members of An Cafe.

So I doubt there will be much info about him... Well If anyone else knows something, feel free to share! :D

What kind of clothes should one wear in Japan?

Question:

You see, I'm going into an immersion program for 6 months there from January to June. I'll be staying in Yokohama. Unfortunately I have NO clue what attire I should wear so I am comfortable in that climate since I have never been to Japan before. If someone could please help me I would be so very grateful! :)

Answer:

The weather in the Kanto area is fairly regular - winter is cold with maybe a couple of snow days except in the mountains where it will snow more. Spring is cool in the evenings to early mornings with daylight hours being mild. Summer is not bad if you dress light, but it is hot.

Take a layed approach for winter: thermal underwear, sweater, mittens, cap, mufflers, a medium weigh coat and a light jacket. For spring, a sweater or light jacket is good enough. For summer, anything light and breathy. It also tends to rain quite a bit just before the onset of summer.

Also, be sure to take shoes you can actually walk in because chances are you will be doing more walking than what may be usual for you - the mass transit systems are great, but you still need to walk to the stops and walk to you destination at the drop-off point.

What kind of clothes should one wear in Japan?

Question:

You see, I'm going into an immersion program for 6 months there from January to June. I'll be staying in Yokohama. Unfortunately I have NO clue what attire I should wear so I am comfortable in that climate since I have never been to Japan before. If someone could please help me I would be so very grateful! :)

Answer:

The weather in the Kanto area is fairly regular - winter is cold with maybe a couple of snow days except in the mountains where it will snow more. Spring is cool in the evenings to early mornings with daylight hours being mild. Summer is not bad if you dress light, but it is hot.

Take a layed approach for winter: thermal underwear, sweater, mittens, cap, mufflers, a medium weigh coat and a light jacket. For spring, a sweater or light jacket is good enough. For summer, anything light and breathy. It also tends to rain quite a bit just before the onset of summer.

Also, be sure to take shoes you can actually walk in because chances are you will be doing more walking than what may be usual for you - the mass transit systems are great, but you still need to walk to the stops and walk to you destination at the drop-off point.

Difference between ぢ and じ & づ and ず?

Question:

I'm learning Hiragana and came across ぢ and じ which both mean 'ji' and づ and ず which both mean 'zu'. What's the difference? Is it a matter of choice between the characters when writing?

Answer:

1. ぢ and じ

As far as I know, ぢ is only used for nosebleed.... 鼻血はなぢ(You need to type: "hanadi") hana-ji

2. づ and ず

Most of the case, ず Usage of づ is limited.

つづく to be contined
つづり spelling
some more?

or, when the word is combined with anohter expression. For example,
おづる／めづる male crane/female crane ← つる
つらい hard　→ みづらい hard to see　
おこづかい（pocket money）← つかう
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Difference between ぢ and じ & づ and ず?

Question:

I'm learning Hiragana and came across ぢ and じ which both mean 'ji' and づ and ず which both mean 'zu'. What's the difference? Is it a matter of choice between the characters when writing?

Answer:

1. ぢ and じ

As far as I know, ぢ is only used for nosebleed.... 鼻血はなぢ(You need to type: "hanadi") hana-ji

2. づ and ず

Most of the case, ず Usage of づ is limited.

つづく to be contined
つづり spelling
some more?

or, when the word is combined with anohter expression. For example,
おづる／めづる male crane/female crane ← つる
つらい hard　→ みづらい hard to see　
おこづかい（pocket money）← つかう
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About how much is car insurance in Japan?

Question:

Wondering for future reference when I work there as an ALT in 2 years. I already have a drivers license here in the US and I know its good for 1 year in Japan then must be switched before the year is up (not sure if it'll cost anything to switch)...

So about how much is insurance and is it necessary to have by law? I'll be 22, drove for 4 years. Thanks!!!

Answer:

If you talk about car insurance in Japan, there are 2 types. Mandatory insurance and voluntary insurance.

Mandatory insurance is an insurance offered by government and not so expensive like about 24,000 yen for 2 years. But you MUST pay this to own and drive a car in Japan. This is required. This is "necessary by law."

But most people also have a voluntary insurance because the mandatory insurance has only minimum coverage.

And the cost of voluntary insurance varies so much. It depends on many factors, like your age, your past history, what kind of coverage you want.

It's between 20,000-200,000 yen for 1 year.

What's the best time to buy a camera in Japan?

Question:

I want to buy a professional digital camera in Japan (Nikon or Canon) probably from Akihabara, and I wonder is there a seasonal sales on such consumer electronics so that I get the best deal?

Answer:

You are almost certainly better buying it from amazon.co.jp - it will almost certainly be cheaper. I got my Canon Kiss X4i there, and it was a lot cheaper than in the stores. If you want a professional digital camera, then the 60D or the 7D by Canon are excellent (Kiss models are semi-pro only). On the Nikon side, the D7000 and D5100 are worth looking at. Canon fans (like me) will tell you Canon is great - and they are! Nikon fans will tell you Nikon are great - and they also are! There is little difference in picture quality, or the availability of high quality lenses and accessories. Go to the shop, get both in your hands, see which feels better to you, then buy it cheaper from amazon.

Please translate this to japanese! ^_^?

Question:

So, I'm getting a gift from a japanese friend of moms, who's on the older side.
I want to be as respectful as I can too her :D But my japanese still isn't good .. so I wonder, how would you translate the following sentences to japanese? :)

Thank you very much!
I'm really happy! My japanese still isn't very good, but I'm doing my best!
from Jennifer

I would like it if you could write these sentences in kanji and in kana, and then in romaji ^__^ since I can't read all kanji yet T_T

Thanks :D And I really need it today so please answer as fast as possible! ♥

Answer:

どうもありがとう（ございます）！
とってもうれしいです！ わたしのにほんごは まだまだですけど、がんばります！
ジェニファーより

＊まだまだ not perfect/ still have a long way to go (to improve my English)

The other answer is ok excpet for the spelling of your name...
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What is this Place if there is in Japan?

Question:

I'm being curious about this place always appearing in all the anime I've been watching till now.

(http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2rcao7b&…

If there is give me some brief summary on it.
Like what is the main subject in this place.

Answer:

The place your looking at is part of Shibuya (which I believe is part of Tokyo), a short distance from Shibuya train station. Click the map in the link below and then zoom in on the train station icon in the center, you can see this place slightly up and to the left of the station icon.If you cant spot it, just go directly up a little until the train lines aren't covered by shadow, this is the part of the train line visible in your image. You may need to turn 'labels' off to see it though, since the orange thing kind of obscures it.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps/place?fti…

PS- you link is being weird, it just sends you to recent photobucket uploads unless you type it in manually.

Need help with Japanese grammar?

Question:

こんにちは。
私はいくつか質問がいる。
私はアクアス所属に適用したい。
でも、私は非日本人ではないと、日本に住んでいません。
適用するときに偽名を使うことできますか?
アクアス所属は非日本人と日本外住んで人が受け入れるか?
お忙しいところどもありがとうございます。

Hello.
I've got some questions.
I'd like to apply to Aquas.
But I'm not a Japanese citizen nor live in Japan.
When applying, can you use a pseudonym?
Does Aquas accept non Japanese citizens who live outside Japan?
Thank you very much for your time.

Answer:

I understood that you'd like to apply for a AQUAS membership.
The following is an example of e-mail inquiry (polite)

こんにちは。（or はじめまして。）

アクアスの会員になりたいと思っている者ですが、質問がありまして
メールしております。
私は日本人ではなく、また現在日本にも住んでいません。　
下記をお尋ねします。

１．申し込みの際に、ペンネームを使用することは可能でしょうか。
２．外国人（海外在住）もアクアス会員の申し込みができますか？

以上、お答え頂けると幸いです。

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I think 1 & 2 should be switched.
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Narita airport terminal transfer?

Question:

I want to know if it is possible to change terminals directly after disembarking from a qantas international flight arriving in Narita airport? The map kind of looks like there is an immigration desk that can be used to then continue to the internal shuttle thats goes back and forth? Or is it only possible to get to the other terminal by going outside and getting on the bus?

Hopefully that makes sense to someone and they can answer it?

Cheers

Answer:

Why do you need to transfer terminals? Are you making an international - international flight transfer? Make sure your bags are checked all the way through to your final destination.

If you are making an international to international transfer at Narita Airport this is what you do:

1. After you disembark your airplane you need to go to the INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS/ TRANSIT area, this area you must go through a airport security check (metal detector etc) again. Show your transfer ticket/trip itinerary etc. If you have luggage checked through you do not pick it up in Japan, but your final destination country, but it depends on what airlines etc.

Note that you will only be allowed through the transit area if you have a connecting flight at Narita, if your final destination of Japan is Narita or you want to see a friend in the other terminal before leaving the airport, that is not possible.

Do not follow the lines to enter Japan, this will require you to go through Immigration & Customs. Unless you are in one of those weird situations where you need to enter Japan get your luggage,

2. After you clear security at the transfer area, you will be in one of the terminals, if you need to get to another terminal ask the information desk and they will point you to one of the connecting bus gates that connects terminal 1 and terminal 2 together. These bus gates are inside the terminal areas for passengers who already cleared security.

http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/co…

Commonly played mmo's in Japan?

Question:

Just curious to see what kind of games the people over there play

Answer:

Actually, Japan is a birthplace of Nintendo and Sony PlayStation. So I wonder how come some people can say that video game is not popular in Japan. Yes, they are very popular.

There are so many games in Japan that you can't say "games Japanese people generally play". There are just so many.

FF11 is very well known as an online game.

Ragnarok Online is the best one in terms of use numbers.
http://ragnarokonline.gungho.jp/

How healthy is Japanese dried seafood and how does it taste?

Question:

Answer:

No reply so far is detailed enough

todaysmodernwoman says:-

It's like strong fish. Remember that Japan has limited agricultural area and the sea was a very important part of their food source.

With that in mind, they developed many ways of using products from the ocean. The items you are familiar with are really mundane to the Japanese taste.

Dried, fermented, and pickled fish were designed to enhance the flavor and preserve it for future use.

As to the healthy aspects of a marine diet, ocean fish are an excellent source of Omega 3 oils which are needed for brain and muscle development. It is also lower in cholesterol than many of the foods we consider as normal.

When I worked there we used it a lot for soup bases, I really like the dried sardines for a miso soup made with Hocho miso a dark heady one from the north.

If you do use any, even dried bonito shavings: a lot has to do with your tastes

Here in Toronto ON Canada, I go to my 2 local Japanese shops and get a package with 5 small envelope size packets, they stay fresher than a big bag,

I only saw one grater in Japan, you can buy it in peices and do it each time but it is a chore that's for sure.

I have even used the dried squids and cuttlefish, in a Sumo style Chanko stew with tofu and prawns and a bit of white fish, even makes fugu taste better.

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I'd say to use Schwarz range of spices as they're color coded to show ya what's likely to go well together

My gut says try cajun spices mixed with Jamaican Jerk & scented black pepper: make soup in blender

Maybe borrow from Spanish paella idea of mixing in beef & pork & chicken

Y=U=M=M=Y with the right herb/spice combo !!!

Curry would be good too

Where would be the best place to transfer in japan?

Question:

I'm from Atlanta, Georgia and i want to transfer during my junior or senior year

Answer:

You can't move to Japan unless your parents move to Japan and bring you with them.

"there are 2 people eating in a restaurant" in Japanese is...?

Question:

レストランには食べている人は二人います。

right?

Answer:

>レストランには食べている人は二人います。
レストランで食べている人が２人います。
is more correct.

How much the driver licence in japan?

Question:

Answer:

300,000 yen +. Not cheap like it is in California. Plus we only have smog tests every-other year. They have a bumper to bumper test, even the windshield wipers...Costs something like $800.

Any Japanese people recognize this religious shrine?

Question:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/pho…

I rung the bell, and supposedly it meant something, but I forgot what it was. And no, the person in the picture isn't me. It was somewhere in Japan.. I really can't remember where. But on the main island. Some tourist-friendly place, I assume.

Answer:

This is it.
http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html

What's the difference between koko, kono, and kore?

Question:

for places.

Answer:

koko = here
kono = with other nouns
kore = this
the prefix ko- is usually referring to something close to the speaker.
like koko, doko, and asoko. koko = here, doko = there (near another person close to you, someone you are talking to) and asoko = over there (farther away from you, the speaker, and the person you are speaking to.)

Can you give me some lists of foreign exchange programs?(preferably japan)?

Question:

Im hopefully trying to get to japan my junior or senior year can I just need programs besides rotary.Also,I want to know,if I start learning japanese in the 9th grade,will I atleast be intermediate in the 11th or 12th?THANKS

Answer:

Here is a pretty big list of programs, there's several pages of them:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Foreign+exchange+pr…

Where could I find someone to ship my things to me from japan?

Question:

I really need to find someone who can ship me items I buy off websites so I can avoid shipping costs and websites that dont ship direct to the US.Does anyone know of a website or place to find someone who can do it?Thanks.

Answer:

http://www.tenso.com/en/

Do I need to be in school to homestay?

Question:

Do I need to be doing anything to go live at homestay with someone in Japan, am I aloud to go live with them, without schooling?

Answer:

Hey,as far as I know,thats how it works,unless you go on a program during the summer.There are programs where you can go there without school,but it is usually during the summer.The closest way though to stay without school is probably couchsurfing.com,have resources to go there (like a friend or a close family) or a summer term.Hope it helps

What do Japanese women find more attractive? Men who train in Aikido, Karate or Judo?

Question:

Answer:

I don't find attractive any of them honestly, just work out or swim at the gim and keep in good shape if you would like to attract Japanese women sexually.

Learning to speak Japanese?

Question:

Does anyone have any thoughts regarding learning to speak Japanese? I understand that going to live in Japan or attending classes are suggestions, but are there other correspondence or web-based ways to gradually begin from the basics and go from there?
I have been to Japan as a visitor from Canada, and hoping there are means out there.

Feel free to e-mail me ideas or links as well.

And thanks Answers community

Answer:

As for online resources for learning Japanese, I'd like to recommend this (http://www.infocobuild.com/language/japa… because it contains useful things required to learn Japanese, such as grammar lessons, kanji and vocabulary, and useful expressions.

Is it true they have girls panties in vending machines in Japan?

Question:

Im going to Japan for christmas and I was wondering if anyone knew if this was true and where someone would go to find said vending machines

Answer:

This was probably 10 years ago, or more. Dirty old men with a school girl fetish were into buying supposed used panties from high school girls. From what I've been told, there was probably only two or three of these machines in Tokyo. But the story got bigger & bigger, and some people won't let it die.
They sell all kinds of things in vending machines in Japan. Even beer and hot french fries.

How can I go to Japan?

Question:

I really want to go, but the problem is that I'm only 13. Going there on vacation is pretty much out of the question because my family's going through financial trouble. Also there's studying abroad, but that's incredibly expensive, plus I don't think I can wait another 6 years. 'Please answer because this is my dream and I really want to make it come true.

Answer:

Sorry, it doesn't look like you can. Even student exchange programs cost money.
If it's worth doing, it's worth waiting for. Start saving your money now. By the time you're 18 you should have enough saved.

Is Japan known for having a lot of casinos/gambling places (like Las Vegas/Atlantic City)?

Question:

Because I thought a lot of slot machines were built in Japan...

Answer:

They have none. Not everything made in Japan is used in Japan.
Only thing the have is pachinko parlors. There you win little steel balls that are then turned in for small prizes. Or take them " around the corner " and trade them in for money. These places are very noisy and smokey.

What is the english translation of this romanji?

Question:

itsumo itteru toko kayna.

Answer:

Is that the place we usually go to?
This is colloquial and casual. Also, kayna should be kaina.

Where to take free japanese classes in los angeles?

Question:

Answer:

Community Colleges: Santa Monica CC, WLA CC, LACC, East LA CC, El Camino (Torrance)
Not completely free, but there are nominal fees.

Staying with host family in Japan?

Question:

What`s it like to stay and what are the requirements?

Answer:

You need to make some decisions first. How long are you staying? You can stay for 90 days without a visa. There aren't any requirements. You'll need to find some websites or travel agents that connect host families with interested parties. The cost will vary. Japan is a big country and you should also think about where you want to stay.

How do peoples personalities in Japan differ from those in America?

Question:

Before you go giving me a whole essay on how America or Japan is better, that isn't what I'm asking. I am a resident of America, so I already know about America. I have heard that both China and Japan are very respectable countries, and I don't doubt that. I just want to know how the people act there and how it's different from America. I'm sure they aren't half as obnoxious as most people that live around me are. Not to say our whole country is like that. I'm just wondering since I'm only a teenager interested in foreign culture and I can't really travel there myself ahahah. Thank you!

Answer:

Remember Katrina ? Some people went crazy. Murders, robberies, rapes, violence of all kinds.
Now when the earthquake / tsunami hit Japan last March, the situation was far worse, But the Japanese stayed together. There was VERY little problems amongst the people. No looting, murders, ETC.

1.how did the way japan hired goverment officals differ from the way china did?

Question:

Answer:

Sounds like a homework question.

In what sense and context?

Japanese government officials are civil servants or elected officials (in modern society). In China you might need to be a member of the communist party.

1.how did the way japan hired goverment officals differ from the way china did?

Question:

Answer:

Sounds like a homework question.

In what sense and context?

Japanese government officials are civil servants or elected officials (in modern society). In China you might need to be a member of the communist party.

When and how did running away become an expression of shyness among Japanese youth?

Question:

In HS, I had a friend who moved to the country from Tokyo not 2 months before I met him. Being teenaged *******, some kids did made fun of him and his "strange foreign ways", but I was always super nice to him and was really interested in being his friend. He seemed to return my feelings, but as soon as we were alone, he'd take off down the hall at a full sprint (we could only talk at lunch, when others were around). Being an anime nut, I knew that that was a fairly common phenomenon, but I'd never been subject to it before. When did this come about?

Answer:

It's his personal behavior. Not "among Japanese youth" matter.

Can anyone translate this into English from Japanese?

Question:

I'm doing a sub video. You will be credited. Thanks.

激しい雨が心を震わせる
あの日のように
ただ走り抜けた昨日までも　My Dream
信じているのさ
終わりの無い　Defense　でもいいよ
君が僕を見つめつづけてくれるなら
STAND UP TO THE VICTORY
いくつもの朝をむかえ　いつかきっとつかんでみせる
STAND　UP　TO　THE　VICTORY
その向こう側に　何もなくてもかまわないから
かけがえのない君の優しい笑顔抱いて

Please no cheap Google Translate. I tried to do that, but it gives out 50% gibberish.

Answer:

Heavy rain shakes the heart
Just like that day
And even yesterday I ran through
My dream, I believe,,,
It is a never ending Defense, but it's ok,
As long as you continue gazing at me,
STAND UP TO THE VICTORY
Seeing another morning, I'll surely get it
STAND UP TO THE VICTORY
I don't care if there is nothing over there
Holding your irreplaceable gentle smile

Where should I exchange my remaining yen?

Question:

I am leaving Japan tommorow and I still have 30,000 yen left. Should I exchange it in America, or here in Japan? I also have a layover in Seoul, should I do it there?

Answer:

Do it in Japan.

About impression of Japanese ?

Question:

What impression do you have about Japanese?
Do you like Japan?

Answer:

I love japan, but I don't think it's perfect. Positive impressions that I have are that the Japanese people are often well dressed, often have a good sense of humour, and the young people are enthusiastic. Children act like children, not like in the UK where they're always trying to be grown-up, and I think this is great.

Not so good impressions are the fact that xenophobia is rife, and as someone mentioned before the passive-aggressive attitude you sometimes come across.

Japanese gals coming to America?

Question:

Im writing a manga about three japanese girls coming to America, over the two years they've been planning to come to America and have been learning english, (and already knew a little english to begin with) I wanna know your experience and feelings on coming to America.
Or even how you think you'd feel, or your experience on coming from another country.
Im curious to what you felt, if it was overwhelming, or like 'this is gonna be a piece of cake!'
Please respond, and thanks for looking!
(PS their moving to the NYC)

Answer:

There is a definite culture shock.
1. It feels that people talk waaay too fast. All the words they knew out the window....
2. In restaurant, in many cases Japanese people order same thing as the first person orders.
3. American waiters ask too many questions:
What to drink? Water. With or without lemon?
Soup or Salad? Yes. (It sounds like, super salad to Japanese people), cesar, house, garden......

Onion soup, vegetable, minestrone......with/without cheese
Du wanna soup first or with the meal?
Steak, T-bone? Filet Mignon?, Rib-eye?.... How'd like it to be cooked?
What sides? Potato. baked, french fries, or home fried? sour cream? chives? butter?
You get one more side dish.....Oh, boy.....
Then dessert.
Repeat three times for three girls.

In Japan: I want a steak, me too, me too. Done.

4. Try to get in the car, Wow, it has a steering wheel on the wrong side. Oooo, wide left turn, scary
5. Wow, this is a land of Giants, looking at 6'10" basketball players and all other tall people.
6. People talk loud.

They'll be overwhelmed at the beginning, especially in NYC.
Have fun with your manga.

Japanese couples "anniversary" q-n?? XD?

Question:

I was wondering how do Japanese couples celebrate on their anniversaries and what kind of anniversaries do they actually have??
Like a 50 days anniversary, 100 days anniversary and etc??
And what do they actually do on these days??

PS:I am asking about Japanese couples LIVING in Japan. :) thanks

Answer:

It depends on each couple. There is no general answer.

Can anyone translate japanese?

Question:

Chiisana tenemo hanarete de mo (missing words)
hashitte imasu. Watashi totemo tot-(missing words)
Toire wa doko desuka. Nande... nande (missing words)
baka jenai wa... soshite. DNegashima-(missing)

Answer:

the only words I got out of it was,

baka- idiot
imasu- (to exist)
watashi- I,me

Can you translate this to Japanese?

Question:

I need this short paragraph translated to japanese, specifically hiragana. I'll give you ten points!

My favorite class is English, because I enjoy reading and writing. In English you get to read and write all sorts of different things from different places and cultures. The class I dislike is Math. It's the exact opposite.

Answer:

>My favorite class is English, because I enjoy reading and writing.
よみかきがすきなので、すきなかもくはえいごです。

>In English you get to read and write all sorts of different things from different places and cultures.
えいごのくらすでは、いろいろなぶんかやくにの、いろいろなぶんしょうがよめます…

>The class I dislike is Math. It's the exact opposite.
そのはんたいに、きらいなかもくはすうがくです。

Is Aniki only used for an older brother?

Question:

Also what is the female equivalent of Aniki

Answer:

Usually, yes. But it's also used for someone who is like a real older brother, (even if he's not a real one).

Female version is aneki.

What is a mild curry?

Question:

Answer:

Mild as in flavor or spiciness(heat)?

Japanese curries are made with apples so they aren't as strongly flavored or as spicy as curries from other places.

If you're ordering in a restaurant you can always ask the server to make your curry mild.

Where in Dublin sells furikake?

Question:

I wonder where in Dublin sells furikake, furikake is a kind of seasoning Japanese for rice.

Answer:

You should be able to buy Japanese furikake at any local Asian Supermarket in your area. We love the new rayu furikake, which is a little bit spicy.

How to be a vegetarian in Japan?

Question:

For when I go there? I don't eat any meat or cheese (I do eat eggs, though) or fish (I'm allergic to shellfish) or gelatin. Any suggestions?

Answer:

You have eggs, soy, tofu and vegetables and fruit to eat, as well as seaweed, rice etc.
The only problem may be with soup, as they often use chicken or fish broth.
You can get a "vegan passport" or a "vegetarian passport" online, for example here: http://veggiepassport.com/
This helps explain your dietary limitations in their own language.

TD? Really? Well, that's interesting...

What do you want to know about japan?

Question:

i am in japan now. what do you want to know about japan?

Answer:

Excellent question!
I want to know the difference between Somen and Hiyamugi.

Going to japan advise? on who to contact?

Question:

Ok so in the summer of 2013 I want to go to Japan for ten days or so before I go to college but I have no idea where to look to book hotels and stuff or if theres like a package thing i can get or something ! can someone advise me please?

Answer:

Try these:

www.jnto.go.jp
www.japanrailpass.net
www.wix.com/astroflight/accommodations
www.frommers.com/destinations/japan/
www.thejapanfaq.com
www.japan-guide.com/e/e2275.html

Where online can I find a good Dollar to Yen converter?

Question:

Answer:

Try

www.oanda.com
or
www.xe.com

People who live in or have been to Japan: do they actually say "I won't forgive you" in Japan?

Question:

In anime they say to their enemies "I won't forgive you." I just want to know do they actually say this in Japan to their enemies or is it just in anime? Anyone who has been to or lives in Japan.

Answer:

Actually, "harmony" is important in Japanese society. So people want to avoid confrontation as much as they can. They don't show enmity.

That kind of line is rarely used in real Japan.

How can i make this and what is it made from?

Question:

so here are two pictures of the thing i wanted to make.

http://data.whicdn.com/images/5063687/tu…
http://data.whicdn.com/images/9944360/tu…

what are these made from and how do they make the icings and the fake cookies. did they use molds or something like that?

Answer:

http://www.etsy.com/search?includes[0]=t…
http://www.etsy.com/shop/designcenter200…

take a look at the diy paper clay kits (fuwafuwa mousse no cake-yasan)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/designcenter200…

some molds

http://products-from-japan-with-love.blo…

*i think this is it!! check out the link below:

http://sophieandtoffee.com/item.php?item…

How do i ask for more items in my Udon soup , in Japanese?

Question:

How do I ask, "May I Please have extra onions and meat in my Udon soup? Ill pay extra for it." in Japnese? This isnt rude is it?

Answer:

That is why foreigners are not welcome to Japanese restaurants.
That is totally against Japanese custom. Yes, that is extremely rude.

Will a dvd from japan on a online shop have radiation?

Question:

I am going to buy this anime dvd from an online web site and I recently orderded it without thinking about what happened earlier this year with the nuclear power plant...
So what Im asking is will this dvd I bought from japan have radiation and harm/kill me?....

Answer:

No. Not unless they leave it in the power plant parking lot for a few weeks--even then it's doubtful it will pick up enough to do anything. Note that there have been zero radiation injuries from the power plant and there aren't expected to be any in the future either. People really need to study the science of nuclear power rather than get their information from sci-fi B movies.

If anything, the situation at Fukushima Daiichi shows how safe nuclear power is. Consider that forty year old plants were hit with an earthquake five times the strength they were designed for and yet they still shut down safely. The generators came on like they were supposed to when grid power was cut. Then the tsunami hit and the generators were wiped out. However, the battery backup still worked for the designed eight hours. The problem happened when no new generators could be put in. Even so the problems have been minimal--media scare mongering for ratings not withstanding.


Here is an informative article describing the situation:
http://bravenewclimate.com/2011/03/13/fu…

And here is where you find factual status information:
http://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/2011…

And a slide presentation that describes the effects:
http://www.slideshare.net/iaea/radiologi…

And here is a chart that helps make sense of the numbers:
http://www.xkcd.com/radiation/

How do high schools work in japan?

Question:

Like, I know that each semester you get some kind of summer break after. And why are there only 3 years? Can ya'll explain to me how they work, lots of details please

Answer:

Strange question. You don't get a summer break in the US? And there's three years of high school as compulsory education ends at 15, so HS is from 15 to 18.
A simple internet search would tell you this.

Gift ideas for my Japanese host family?

Question:

I am going to Japan soon for a couple of weeks, and for some days I am staying with a host family. They have a 10 year old son and an 18 year old son, and there is also a Mum and Dad. I am from Australia, so was thinking about an AFL football for the younger son, and a Holden V8 super car model for the older son. I am also going to make a short DVD presentation about my life for the whole family. I'm a bit at a loss though as I have no idea what special thing I can get just for the mum and dad. Does anyone have any ideas? And what do you think of the ideas I already have?

Answer:

I was in your position last year too, except my host family was in China.

I gave them a packet of Australian Pens that you can pick up from Australian Geograph store.
I also gave them 2 packets of Tim tams, (Which are great if you're going to like a japanese school you can hand it out to the kids, they just eat them up in a few seconds.

Also gave them things like some plush kola toys. Maybe a boomarang which you can get at Australian Geographic

A economic reform of the Meiji restoration in Japan was to?

Question:

a) make japan a multiparty democracy
b)extend japanese power in asia
c)encourage formation of zaibatsu
d)make everyone equal before the law

Answer:

Things were not that simple, but I should say a) to c) are wrong,

Out of all these foods, which one is the most "ethnic" to you?

Question:

Chinese Food
Italian Food
Mexican Food
Japanese Food (Sushi)
Indian Food
Greek Food
French Food
Fast Food (American)

Answer:

I presume you are American, so any food on your list apart from "American fast food" would be considered "ethnic". Ethnic food refers to food from a country other than your own.

Was the Tokugawa Shogunate also the Emperor of Japan?

Question:

Title says it all.

Answer:

No, the shogun was the de facto ruler, the shogunate was the government but neither were Emperor

What does this Kanji read? Help?

Question:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150433834129577&set=o.233931429981586&type=1&theater

I know it says "____, suki desu"

What is the first kanji??

Answer:

It's "Gai"

Two boys are 恙神 (Tsutsumi ) 涯 (Gai) and 桜満 (Ouma) 集(Shu).

Do Japanese people differentiate between Okinawans, Ainu, and other Japanese?

Question:

Do people classify themselves into categories like "Okinawans" "Ainus" etc. or do all these people consider themselves as part of the same larger group (namely Japanese) and that's that? In the US, for e.g., African Americans, European Americans, Latin Americans, Native Americans and Asian Americans might all feel American but they also often times have a special affinity for their own group or they might see themselves as being "a part" of a more specific subgroup (or subset) of the American population. Is this true in Japan as well?

Answer:

Yes, they do.

Can you help me invent a recipe?: Japanese Christmas cake trifle?

Question:

A traditional japanese christmas cake is a sponge cake with a filling of whipped cream mixed with strawberries, frosted with whipped cream and topped with fresh strawberries.

The cake itself just seems a little light for Christmas dessert so i thought it would be fun to turn it into a trifle.

I'm thinking sponge cake or pound cake cut into cubes, topped with strawberry jello, custard or pudding, whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Any other ideas or tips?

Answer:

I've checked for a Japanese Christmas cake trifle. However I cannot find any. But I found this

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (9 inch) angel food cake
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
3 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 sprig fresh mint
Directions

In a medium bowl, fold sour cream and unprepared pudding mix into the whipped topping.
Cut the cake into thirds, horizontally.
Line a large trifle or other glass serving bowl with kiwi and strawberry slices, reserving two whole strawberries and two kiwi slices. Place one layer of cake in bottom of bowl, top with 1/3 of bananas and pineapple, and 1/3 of whipped topping mixture. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used.
Make fan garnishes of whole strawberries by slicing from just below the stem. Garnish assembled trifle with fanned strawberries, reserved kiwi slices, and a sprig of mint. Refrigerate until serving.

Gay japanese celebrities?

Question:

hi :] okay so who are some japanese celebrites and singers who are gay or lesbian? don't say something like razor ramon hard gay, because he is a straight comedian.but anyway , who are some gay celebrities in japan?

Answer:

Following people agreed themselves that they are gey or bisexual
はるな　愛 (Haruna Ai)
楽しんご (TanoShingo)
IKKO
カバちゃん (Kaba Chan)
尾木直樹　（尾木ママ） (Ogi mama)
クリス松村 (Cris Matsumura)
前田健 (Maeda Ken)
ピーター (Peter)

There are many rumor and goships regarding following people, but not very sure:
http://matome.naver.jp/odai/212804752555…

I want to sent a package to military apo from usa mail to Japan?

Question:

It's a big package for my son, it weighs 18 pounds. 61 inches tall and 31 in lenght.
I was wondering if there was a way to send it?

Answer:

Take it to your post office and mail it. It will be domestic rates but you still have to fill out the customs form.

Here's all the rules.

http://www.oconus.com/ZipCodes.asp

Help on International Custom Forms? (USPS)?

Question:

Hello, I am planning to send a gift to a friend in Japan. (From US)
On one part of the custom form, it asks to to specifically specify what's inside (ITS A GIFT. D:)
What should I write? Or is there another form I could use? Please Help!

Also: Is there a certain...date on when I have to send package? Since I'm not sure as to how Japan's Postal system works....

Answer:

There are 2 customs forms. You need to fill out one of the 2. Use the customs forms calculator to figure out which one. There are customs forms PS Form 2976 and PS Form 2976-A. Weigh each item and list them by what the item is,it's value and it's weight,then add the value of all the items and weight it down where it says to. Then put the items in the box what what you will ship it in and weigh the whole thing. Write the total weight where it says to. Write your address and the address where it's going to. Sign and date it.


http://ircalc.usps.com/CustomsFormsCalcu…
http://pe.usps.gov/

What do native Japanese think of Weeaboos?

Question:

Answer:

Most of Japanese don't know the term "Weeaboos", but most of Japanese know many foreign people are very interested in , or almost addicted in, Japanese "sub-culture" such as anime, manga, J-pop, etc.
As far as I know, Japanese people like to see foreign people love Japanese stuff and fully welcome Weeaboos.

Does rosseta stone really work? ( i want to learn japanese)?

Question:

ok yes i know there are tons of free websites that can help me learn japanese. but it seems like its a complete package that will keep me structured. and yes i know its expensive but i could always save up. so is rosseta stone for japanese any good and is it fun?

Answer:

I wouldn't suggest Rosetta Stone unless it's your last option. It literally just says a phrase, and shows you four pictures. You have to click the picture corresponding to the phrase. This eventually turns into a "click till you get it right" game that you've payed a lot of money for.

What's worse is that the hardest thing to learn about Japanese for a native English speaker is the differences in sentence structure; which Rosetta Stone doesn't address at all. I wouldn't ever suggest Rosetta Stone unless someone else was picking up the tab. Myself, I've been taking Basic Spoken Japanese courses at my college, which offers free access to Rosetta Stone for the language you're studying. I tried it out, and found it to be complete rubbish. It's just a guessing game. At most, you'll learn some basic vocab, but for $500 dollars I'd of expected more...

I'm going to highly suggest two books. The first is the text book we use for my Basic Spoken Japanese course. The second is a work book I''ve bought at Barnes and Noble that is helpful with some basic vocab and structures. They are both very helpful at the spoken language, and neither is very expensive.

"Japanese for Busy People". The romanized (english alphabet) version teaches you how to speak basic Japanese, and if you keep up with it it works very well. Make sure to use the version publicized around 1994 as this was the best version of the book released. (Yes, there were later, "updated" versions released, but my Japanese professor says they are flawed in too many ways). Plus, since it's an older book, you can get it online for under $5! There's also a workbook that is made to complement this textbook, but I haven't tried it (although my Japanese professor suggests it).

http://www.abebooks.com/9784770018823/Ja…

The other book I'll suggest in "Japanese in 10 Minutes a Day". I'd really suggest using it as a compliment to the first book I mentioned, since it's less detailed. "Japanese in 10 Minutes a Day" comes with cut-out Japanese flash cards and stickers with Japanese words and their pronunciations on them to stick onto the item they represent around your house (the Japanese word for "light" is on a sticker that you'd stick onto a lamp, for example). It's got great visuals and exercises that are easy to relate to (like a family tree to learn the names of family members). Again, I'd really suggest if as plus to "Japanese for Busy People". It's not too expensive online, but I'd only buy it new to be sure it still has the flash cards and the vocab stickers.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1…

Japanese is one of the hardest language to learn for a native English speaker, and it's not something to take lightly. If you're serious about learning it, you have to treat Japanese as a serious class or even a job, and give it a lot of time. I'd suggest at least a solid hour or so a day to really start grasping it. You'd be surprised what a good text book, a pack of flash cards, and a bit of determination can get you!

What are the ten most common foods eaten in Japan?

Question:

top ten foods eaten? like, staple foods? rice etc :)

Answer:

Ramen
In America, ramen is often a meal that appeals to people only for its low cost. However, it is an extremely popular food in Japan. Ramen restaurants serve ramen topped with meats and vegetables for a healthy meal. The type of broth used in ramen soup varies by region, with soy sauce-, miso- and salt-based broths being the most popular. In addition to ramen restaurants, you can also purchase cup ramen in most convenience stores, which also provide free hot water for a meal on-the-go.

Donburi
Donburi is the Japanese name for a rice bowl. It starts with a simple bowl of rice to which you add cooked meats and vegetables on top. One version of donburi is called "oyako-don," which features chicken (parent or "oya") and egg (child or "ko"). You can also top the rice with beef and onions (gyudon), tempura or fried pork (tonkatsu).

Sushi
Sushi consists of thin slices of raw fish served with rice mixed with vinegar. In some cases, the fish is served lying on top of small rectangles of rice, while in others it is rolled into a tubular shape with seaweed, then cut into circles. You can also find sushi made with vegetables and egg, as well as cooked fish.

Onigiri
Onigiri is a popular lunch box dish in Japan and is widely available in convenience stores when you need a quick meal. Onigiri consists of a ball of rice with a small bit of fish or plum in the center. The whole thing is then wrapped in seaweed. Traditionally, onigiri is shaped into a triangle and filled with salmon or tuna.

Nabe
Nabe consists of a large pot of meat and vegetables boiled in a broth. Some convenience stores sell oden, which is a nabe with a soy sauce-based broth. Sukiyaki, shabu shabu and chanko are other forms of nabe.

Chahan
Chahan is fried rice and comes with many different ingredients. Typically, chahan includes rice, onion and egg fried with a dash of soy sauce. However, you can also purchase chahan flavor packets in Japan, which allow you to make fried rice with different flavors, such as shrimp or salmon.

Curry Rice
Though not a native flavor for Japan, curry rice is still a popular dish. Japanese curry is somewhat sweeter than Indian curry. It features vegetables and meats soaked in a thick curry sauce, which is then served over rice. Don't confuse this with "dry curry," which is the Japanese name for fried rice made with curry powder.

Tempura
Tempura is vegetables and seafoods dipped into a batter and then fried. Tempura is typically served with a tempura sauce made of soy sauce, mirin, sugar and fish stock. Shrimp tempura is the most popular seafood tempura. Vegetable tempura may consist of green peppers, potatoes, onions or bamboo.

Grilled Meats
"Yaki" is the Japanese word for grilled. Yakiniku, is grilled chicken that is usually skewered before it is grilled. You can eat it off of the stick at yakiniku restaurants or at outdoor festivals. Yakizakana, or grilled fish, is a popular dish in Japanese homes---the typical Japanese stove does not have a full oven, but does have a small area where you can grill fish.

Udon
Udon is a thick, flour-based noodle served in a fish broth along with seaweed, other vegetables and fish cake

Do Japanese people use other silverware besides Chopsticks?

Question:

I'm doing a project on a certain place for school and I chose Japan. I thought I'd do a small part on my presentation on the different types of silverware the Japanese used (Forks, knives, etc.) because I thought people would be curious about that, but I'm not finding anything!
So, do you guys have any info on the subject? How often these utensils are used and what not?

Answer:

In Japan, we mostly use chopsticks but also use knives, forks and spoons when at home or in a restaurant. The type of food we eat will determine what we use to eat it with. For example, most western style dishes will be eaten with a knife, fork and/or spoon. We also use a Chinese spoon called a "renge" when eating chahan (fried rice) ramen and nabe (hot pots).

Do Japanese people use other silverware besides Chopsticks?

Question:

I'm doing a project on a certain place for school and I chose Japan. I thought I'd do a small part on my presentation on the different types of silverware the Japanese used (Forks, knives, etc.) because I thought people would be curious about that, but I'm not finding anything!
So, do you guys have any info on the subject? How often these utensils are used and what not?

Answer:

In Japan, we mostly use chopsticks but also use knives, forks and spoons when at home or in a restaurant. The type of food we eat will determine what we use to eat it with. For example, most western style dishes will be eaten with a knife, fork and/or spoon. We also use a Chinese spoon called a "renge" when eating chahan (fried rice) ramen and nabe (hot pots).

What does "ー" and "私" mean in japanese?

Question:

for example: "I am robert smith" in japanese is" 私はロバートスミスです"
I'm a little confused as to what the dash means, but also whether the symbol I'm assuming means "watashi" is kanji or something different. Thanks for the help

Answer:

yep that's right. the watashi character is kanji. and the dash is to prolong the vowel like in your name the "ba" sound would be "baaa"

What does "ー" and "私" mean in japanese?

Question:

for example: "I am robert smith" in japanese is" 私はロバートスミスです"
I'm a little confused as to what the dash means, but also whether the symbol I'm assuming means "watashi" is kanji or something different. Thanks for the help

Answer:

yep that's right. the watashi character is kanji. and the dash is to prolong the vowel like in your name the "ba" sound would be "baaa"