When did they build the (now) traditional homes in Japan?

Question:

I don't know whether traditional homes of Japan are still being made now. I want to know when they were built back in the day, and if most of them were built back in the day, instead of them being built now just because of tradtion, are there people living in them?

Answer:

The current generation of houses is different from that of a generation ago and that style is yet different from the previous generation. It depends on what you want to call traditional. The (now) traditional homes, well, I live in one I guess, as do most of my neighbors. My in-laws live in a house from the previous generation.

In japan, what do girls do when...?

Question:

they're on their menstrual cycle?

Don't many families share bath water?

Answer:

We don't share bath water. We don't even have bath tub.
In our house, we have 2 bathrooms that include toilet. 1 bathroom is for our parents which is inside their room and the other 1 is for us which is just outside our rooms.

What are some good Japanese songs?

Question:

I don't care what kind like rock, soft, alternative etc, I just wanna know what's y'all opinions?

Answer:

Denki Groove
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrPnkqPNz…

Shing02
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHGq-aZSP…

Capsule
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR4q_6B2l…

Shinsei Kamatte chan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXT9rz8BE…

maximum the hormone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anw6b4Eo6…

RHYMESTER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEayzNuYJ…

What do people in Japan think of Yoshiko Kawashima, Manchurian spy served Japan and executed by KMT as traitor?

Question:

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

Answer:

She's such an old person. I don't think many Japanese (particularly young) care her.

US Customs fees from Japan?

Question:

Well I have my eye on a used kimono from Ichiroya and it is 1.55 kg. It would come through USPS from EMS. When I ordered a Bento box in Nov of '08 and had it shipped EMS I didn't have to pay anything- just sign my life away to get it from the counter. Would there be any customs fees to get this kimono?

Answer:

It's pretty much impossible to say since we're not customs agents. I have never paid a customs fee on any of my international purchases in my life. On the other hand I know people who have, even though we live in the same country, ordered from the same country, and bought similar things. So yes, there might be customs fees on the kimono. On the other hand there might not.

Where are Hiroshima and Nagasaki located in WW2?

Question:

witch island specifically under the emperor control?

Answer:

Hiroshima is on the Island of Honshu, the largest Japanese Island.

Nagasaki is located on the Island of Kyushu.

What is this japanese word?

Question:

I was watching a Japanese channel and they said something frequently that sounded like mis a net. Do you know what that means in english?

Answer:

My guess is "mi te ne" which means "please take a look" or "don't miss it".....

Jobs in Japan that need workers?

Question:

To those living in Japan currently. I Plan on going to college this summer. I would like to work toward something that will grant me a job entry in Japan. Though I'd like to study something that actually needs workers in Japan. I'm not sure on teaching positions since a lot of my friends and people I know want to be teachers or substitute teachers in japan. So to all those living in Japan right now what types of jobs actually need workers right now? Like the type of jobs you always see in ads needing people?

Answer:

If you mean "jobs with much demand for workers", there is none now.

The after effect of the earthquake will set in from now. We also have power outage in and around Tokyo which makes many businesses suspend their operation for hours or sometimes days.

Many Japanese people are cutting their consumption after the quake. It puts leisure industry on the verge of collapse. For example, Tokyo Disneyland has been closed since the earthquake, 11th. There is no date for reopen.

I don't think you can get a working visa as a construction worker. It's a job Japanese people can do.

Questions about staying in Japan for over 90 days (specifically Cultural Activities Visa)?

Question:

My fiance and I would like to stay in Japan for about a year (give or take depending on what we can do). We don't want to just vacation, we want to really experience everything over a period of time. Researching this online, I came up with some articles that were a bit of a let down. Please bear with me =)

I came across this site: http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listing…

And a working visa isn't really an option since we don't have the experience or schooling that apparently Japan is looking for. So I came across the Cultural Activities Visa. My fiance is an artist with Japanese/Asia inspirations. He also does a lot of bonsai work. What are the qualifications to use this visa for 6 months to a year? Is it feasible? How would someone be able to live in the country if they are there under a visa that says they are working on art for no profit? Would you be allowed to get a job? Rent an apartment?

Also, for me to go, if he *could* use the Cultural Activities visa would I use the Dependent Visa? Would we need to be legally married in the US first?

Any help would be appreciated. I know that becoming a permanent resident is extremely difficult, but we would really love to stay in Japan (even just for 6 months). Thanks for reading this!

Answer:

1) you cannot be on spousal visa unless you are married (fiancee does not cut it)
2) as a US citizen, you can enter Japan on a tour sit visa for 90 days, leave for a day and return again for another 90 days. That should offer you the 6 months you are looking for
3) experience "everything" over a period of time: sad to say but the daily life in a Japanese town/city/hamlet/village/metropolis is no different than the life in a similar size town where you come from. You wake up in the morning, get dressed, go to work, work, go to lunch, return to work, return home, cook dinner (or grab something outside), sleep - rinse and repeat. Difference from your home area is the traffic, the commute, the signs, the food. You can experience that in a few weeks...

You should also know that living in Japan (especially as a short term visitor) will be VERY expensive. Figure at least $200/day (hotel, food, laundry, transportation, etc.) + the cost to get to Japan...

Hypothetical: if i were going to Shibuya from Phila. what airports would i use & the cost?

Question:

i started a a project that involves me planning to go to japan and i have everything done except for the flight information. give me as many possible details as you can, cause i'm extra behind without the flight info!
i would like to know what flights i would use.
i'm in Philly and the destination is Shibuya
i'd be staying at the SHIBUYA GRANBELL HOTEL from July 1, to July 10th or 13th
can i get round-trip ticket?
the amount doesn't matter since i'm not really going, just planning
and any other details you could give me!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
i suck at traveling!

Keep Japan in ur thoughts! :(

Answer:

Closest airport to Shibuya is Narita (airport code: NRT)
From Philly, you could fly to Chicago and then to NRT or you could take the train to Newark and go non-stop to NRT
Yes, you can (and should) get a round trip ticket

go to your favorite travel website (e.g. expedia) and book your flights

Do know that when you arrive in Narita, you will be very tired (it's a long flight) and after clearing passport control and customs, you will still need another 2 hours to get to your hotel...

Need help with japan's robot?

Question:

Can u plz give me info on Chroino (Robot Garage)

Answer:

What do you want to know?
There are some movie at the bottom of this site.
http://www.robo-garage.com/prd/p_01/inde…

How to say this in Japanese?

Question:

He sat under and tree and cried for a long time. He cried because he was poor, homeless, and had no friends. He was lonely.
Suddenly an old man appeared and said: "Next time, choose your friends wisely."

Answer:

彼は木の下に座り、長い間泣いた。
貧しくて、家もなく、友達もいないので泣いていたのだ。
彼は孤独だった。
すると突然、老人が現れてこう言った。
「今度からは、友達を慎重に選びなさい。」

karewa kino shita ni suwari, nagai aida naita.
mazusikute, iemo naku, tomodachi mo inai node naite itanoda
kare wa kodoku datta
suruto totsuzen, roujinn ga arawarete kou itta.
"kondo kara wa, tomodachi wo shincho ni erabi nasai".

Iam traveling to heroshima japan april 2011 is it safe?

Question:

Answer:

Hiroshima is so far away from the epicenter of quake or Fukushima nuke. So it's safe, yes.

I heard Japan is in a bigger ruin today than in 1945 after World War II ended and that life is toughest?

Question:

Is this true?

Answer:

You heard totally wrong. There is one area of roughly 200 square miles along the northeast coast that is a mess, but the entire rest of the country is fine.

Is there a tsunami warning issued just now after 6.5 aftershock earthquake again? In Japan?

Question:

just heard it on CNN

Answer:

Nope. Nothing on the tsunami warning system.

Keep in mind that the main quake was over 5,000 times as strong as a 6.5.

Update: the tsunami warning system has now specifically said that there is ZERO chance of a tsunami. Which is far better than not saying anything.

Further update: there is now a "notification" (less severe than either an alert or warning) of "minor and extremely localized activity". And the aftershock itself has been downgraded to 6.1.

Can I send any mail to Japan during this crisis?

Question:

It was my friend's birthday the day before the earthquake and I haven't sent her her gifts in fear that they wouldn't arrive, or that the services are shut down there.

She is in Kasugai-Aichi. I'm in Canada, BC..

Answer:

You should be ok. Japan has one of the best postal systems in the world.

Raising Awareness for Japan!?

Question:

this video shows how me and my friends supported Japan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-3da-RWJo8
please do the same as they will really need out help and support.

thanks,
neil

Answer:

Well...I kind of put a video up of me singing for Japan, Is that good enough?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_D8kVT1QTA

That's the link if you want to look at it....

If I were to visit Japan in its present condition since the 2011 tsunami/earthquake, where would I go?

Question:

... that isn't in the danger zone? Got to stay away from Tōhoku-chihō.

Answer:

You are aware that probably 90% or more of Japan was in no way harmed by the tsunami or earthquake, right? Plenty of places in Japan didn't even feel it. Take the opportunity to get out of Tokyo and experience what the rest of Japan has to offer. Kyoto, Nagoya, and Osaka are all interesting places and are well away from Tokyo, the tsunami and quake-hit areas, and the Fukushima Daiichi plant. There are also plenty of other places farther south/west/southwest in Honshu (e.g. Hiroshima and the surrounding area), plus the islands of Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. If you could find a safe way you might even be able to go north to Hokkaido.

Would a 171 cm tall girl stick out in Japan?

Question:

are there guys who are taller than this usually? ><

Answer:

171cm is the average height of Japanese men. It means there are many taller than that. And there are some Japanese girls with 171cm. You do not have to worry about it so much.

Tattoos in Japan....?

Question:

I have tattoos and i want to someday become a Japanese translator in japan. I have one on my forearm which will not be covered easily and i am wondering if people aren't going to hire me in the future because of them. I've heard that japan has become more open to tattoos and mine are in japanese and not offensive at all so.....

Answer:

Jobs as a translator are few & far between in Japan. Most of them will go to a Japanese as there's far more Japanese who know English than there are non-Japanese who can speak native level Japanese. I've known a few Japanese women who spoke English as well as people speak it here.
Tattoos in Japan are still connected with the Yakuza, although it has changed just a little bit. Some public baths still turn away people with tattoos.

Do you know any good JPop songs?

Question:

I'm really into Lady Gaga, Madonna, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera etc. But I found that I like japanese pop music as well. In fact i love Utada Hikaru! i like Ayumi Hamasaki as well, but can anyone tell me some good JPop songs that I would like. :)

Answer:

Perfume
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18grnTXq7…

Bonnie Pink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe5pN-xMn…

m-flo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNBiaZbFG…

capsule
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaAWEAHxh…

How could I help the people in Japan?

Question:

I want to do more than just donating money. What can i do?
(reasonably, im only 13)

Answer:

1. Go to a party dressed slutty
2. When a boy ask for your number grab his phone
3. Text "Redcross" to 90999

BOOM! You just gave japan $10.00.

How do you say this in Japanese: I'm sorry for being a bother to you.?

Question:

or
I'm sorry for bothering you.

Answer:

迷惑をおかけして、申し訳ありません。
Meiwaku wo kakete,moshi wake arimasen.
Rougly translated ： For all the trouble I have caused, I have no excuses.
Translated : I am sorry for being a bother.
If you want to make it more direct and refer to the person you are talking to ,You can add あなた/ Anata to the beginning, which would mean, I am sorry for being a bother TO YOU.

How is it that foreighners live in Japan for 10 - 20 years they cant even speak japanese or have a very poor?

Question:

Or have a very poor level of japanese still????

For example the user here threeday_pest@ Doesnt speak or understand any japanese except for a phew phrases here & there, Like good moring, Good night, ETC..

Howcome some people never learn the language ???
Is japanese too difficult to understand???

Answer:

How is it you know where people live and their ability to speak Japanese, or lack of ? Let me remind you there's a threeday_pest & a threeday_priest on here.
I have a Chinese friend who moved here from China. She's been here for years, and still has poor English....Most of her freinds are Chinese, so there's no motivation to learn.

What's cheap to by in america?

Question:

I'm off to america soon and was wondering if theres anything worth buying from there that works out cheap. Was looking at an ipad and maybe other electrical stuff

Answer:

What on earth does this have to do with Japan?

Wat can be done to minimize the problem in japan now ? *need a long answer please*?

Question:

-' i need a kinda long answer 3 to 6 sentences please . thankyou

Answer:

They can evacuate the country. They can all sneak into north korea, and pretend to be north korean. This would piss off the north koreans, and since we don't like north korea this would be great. It would be like a little practical joke.

Samurai's outside of the Bloodline?

Question:

**just encase I know that all Japanese people are not Samurai's, I'm only asking this because i love the Samurai History, same how other Americans like Spartans and Assassins creed**


Question: Were there any Famous or non famous but still known Samurai Warriors outside of the bloodline? (Foreigners, Farmers, rebellions, Ninjas or what ever)
As in they weren't born in a Samurai Family... If so, who were they and what was their story?

I'm asking this because I am very interested in learning the way of the Samurai, by learning their old code of conduct (Bushido)
Also, did their code give birth to new codes of conducts that follow the same Samurai thing but different rules?

I am creating a story with a modern Samurai and I was hoping to learn everything I can, to influence me to make him a better character.

I hope you give me a good answer and thank you for your time! ^_^

Answer:

Yes, there were quite a lot of famous samurai, particularly at the end of edo period who were not born samurai. KONDO Isami and HIJIKATA Toshizo for instance, who you can read about here: http://wiki.samurai-archives.com/index.p…
@ Robert. You must remember though that when MIYAMOTO Musashi was born, there was no differentiation between farmers and samurai. It was Hideyoshi who made people choose which profession they wished to pursue.

What should i research about japanese culture?

Question:

we have to pick a research topic, something about japan, whats a good culture topic??? we also have to have a question about it and find the answer.

Answer:

pick something you are interested in would be the best thing and there many things about Japanese culture to choose from.

Some examples:

*Tea Ceremony - Chado
*Kimono
*Festivals - Matsuri
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=…
*Origami
*Traditional games like Tosenkyo (a game involving folding fans)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EwjyX5TS…
- or goldfish scooping
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpmL2szf6…
*Archery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFUq6eI1Z…
*Traditional public dances like Awa Odori
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vUUTRnTl…
*Geisha and Geisha dancing
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HonDg7UD…
*Obon - festival of the dead and Bon Odori dances to remember the dead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hfWB-BEi…
*Telling Ghost Stories to stay cool in summer
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=…

And so on. There's a long list so pick which ever interests you and that will make for a better topic

Any danger of radiation from Japan reaching Canada?

Question:

Answer:

I live in Maine and I heard the wind was blowing it away from us.

My uncle says we shouldnt give money to Japan, whats your thought on what he says about that:?

Question:

so my uncle said, a long time ago we had the san fransisco earthquake and everything was terrible and Japan gave zero money to us, they didnt even care, also he said Japan has a lot of money. I didnt have anything to say to that. what do you think? and what can i say next time?

Answer:

first off, japan is a big part of the nation. they are part of asia and not only that but theyre all at high stake. the reason they might not have give san francisco money was because it was one city in one state in North America. plus it hit TOKYO which is the capital.thats like the white house being attacked its a major worlwide problem. they have money yes, but theyre also in a recession. besides theyre going to die and the raidiation is going to engulf japan...where will they live???where will they move?? tell your uncle to think about if the US was being engulfed in radiation

Wen did Edo Japan become Tokyo Japan?

Question:

Answer:

Keiō 4, on the 17th day of the 7th month (September 3, 1868): Edo was renamed "Tokyo"

Why does Iglesia ni Cristo says that the INC in Japan was not affected by the Earthquake?

Question:

Now the Iglesia ni Cristo (Eduardo Manalo) says that not one member or any local(Inglesia ni Cristo church) was affected by the Earthquake/sunami/nuclear meltdown; he claims that because the Iglesia ni Cristo is saved from those kind of disasters by God, not one member living in Japan was affected. Please correct me if I am wrong; but, isn't that cruel to say? Just because the victims of the Japanese tragedy were not members of the Iglesia ni Cristo, they were castigated by God? This demonstrates lack of common sense and lack of sympathy towards their fellowmen. Then on the otherside, these INC is partnering with the Philippines government to raise funds to help the victims of the Japanese tragedy. I just don't get it!

Answer:

It's easy to make up bold statements concerning religion (which has never been proven anyway) AFTER the disaster occurs.

For example: I have never been victim of a flood, so there for I am favored by God.
Or
I have never choked on an apple before, there for God wishes me to live

Silly right?
Claiming your faith saves you from anyone/thing but yourself is a great load of bullocks.

Can you translate Japanese?

Question:

How do you say these sentences in Japanese...

We depart from the airport at 7:00 am.

We arrive at the airport at 1:55 pm.


Thanks in advance! :)

Note: please no google translate. It messes up the sentences too much.

Answer:

私たち午前七時に空港から立ち去りました。
Watashi-tachi Gozen Shichi-ji ni kuukou kara tachi sarimashita.

私たち午後一時五十五分に空港に着きました。
Watashi-tachi Gogo ichi-ji go―ju―go-pun ni kuukou ni tsukimashita.

What do you like / dislike about living in Japan, and also living in USA?

Question:

I have lived in both places. When I was living in Japan, I missed USA. When I was living in USA, I missed USA.

I like Japan for their manner, quality and service. But do not like the too much of group mentality and how crowded it was. Also most are Japanese with hardly any Westerns living there.

I like USA for space and ease of access to simple things in every day life. I also like the fact its very international (everyone from all sort of Nationality lives there across the land), but did not like loud, rude, macho, selfish attitude.

Answer:

I lived in the USA and Japan.
Dislikes USA. Eating in a restaurant next to someone wearing shorts and vest and not being able to taste my meal because of the odour from under their arm pits. Ahrrrrgh, disgusting.

Likes Japan. Eating in a restaurant next to someone dressed properly. Mmmm, Enjoyable

If I buy things from Japan, will there be radiation in them?

Question:

I buy things from Japan, and I'm wondering, if the radiation could affect those items and I risk my health by buying them.

Answer:

It is depend on what the item is and which part of Japan it came from. Anything from Tokyo to Kansai region is perfect.

Share what you think about my poem, I sent it to my friend Tomo in Japan?

Question:

Earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes
are natural vents and fury's of nature
that nobody can control and cure.

The extensive damage it created,
the life savagely mistook/ and taken..
Had left someone wandering
If its the end of the world!

Japan, stay putt and don't be discouraged
for this is a turning point for change and stronger Japan.
The world cannot accept you fall
because your global influence is a treasured ball.

Tokyo, Tokyo stay alive
Let earthquakes and tsunamis runs its course
but man made nuke should be controlled
because Tokyo, Tokyo we love you all

Answer:

I believe this is called Free style poetry. I like it.

May I add, What a relief from some of the posts we've had lately.

Is it true that once a foreighner lives in japan too long, they become a little bit cold & distant?

Question:

Is that part of the assimilation process of becoming Japanese?

My Aunt told me that she had a friend Who was very happy-go-lucky & talkative & loud & expressive.

But she told me that after 3 years when her friend came back from Japan, that her personality changed and that now she is Cold & distant & reserved just like the Japanese.
& it changed her forever.
I think thats sad.
Is that what japanese society really is like? Cold & distant????
that is why she became that way?

Answer:

I didn't find the Japanese cold and distant.In fact I found them to be warm and welcoming, Couldn't help me enough. I made many friends and got on well with the majority of Japanese I met. Of course there was exceptions, especially the older generation who still had memories of another time.
Japan is different from other countries I've lived in so I had to adapt accordingly. For some people it's relatively easy, for others it's a bit of a nightmare apparently so I can understand why they may think the Japanese are a bit cold, distant and reserved.

I'm sorry your Aunts friends Is the way she is, and I wish her well.

Why does Ryuichi Kawamura's (Luna Sea) face looks so different in these two photos?

Question:

Did he do the plastic surgery, put on weight or simply got older? I know it's non of my business but I could hardly recognize him when I got used to one look and another look?

1.
http://www.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl=ht…

AND

2.
http://www.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl=ht…

Answer:

In the first photo he's much younger and thinner. His eyebrows also look like they're been plucked. The black and white photo makes his hair and eyes look darker than they really are.
You're right, those 2 photos look so different, but you can tell from the lips and eyes that it's him. I'm not digging the perm, lol!!

Is it true that once a japanese experiences life abroad he can never fit back into japanese society?

Question:

if s, Why?

Answer:

Some of them experience something like that. But it's a bit exaggeration.

Japanese society is very strict. If someone experienced life in a free country like US, he might have some difficulty in fitting into Japanese society again. But "never" is overstatement.

Is japan in national debt?

Question:

Answer:

This question was brought up several times in the past.
The answer would vary according to the definition of "national debt."

Yes, Japanese government owes approx 1,000 trillion yen debt to the nation.
Most of them were accumulated by the government's deficit-ridden national bonds that have been continuously issued since 1994.
However, all of Japan's national bonds are held and supported by Japanese financial institutions firmly based on 1,400 trillion yen savings by the nation, which means Japan has no debt to foreign countries at all! This makes a big difference from the case in the US, which has a huge debt to Japan and China. An extensive portion of US national bonds are held by Japan and China, which means the US cannot design its own national budget without Japanese and Chinese money, which is not known by majority of US citizens.

We (Japanese) are always playing fair game, but Chinese are not, which is obvious by the fact that Chinese communist government would never give up their control over their currency in the international momey markets. Do you know why Chinese government can keep that arrogant attitudes in relations with the US? They know that US national budget would collapse if Beijing withdraw money from the US.

OK? Now back to my previous comment on the top: "The answer would vary according to the definition of "national debt." As long as the debt is limited among your own nation, you would be safe. It is like your parents borrow money from their own sons and daughters. But when you borrow money from someone in your neighborhood (no matter how they seem to be friendly), you never know what will happen. They may act like loan sharks next week or next month. That is what Chinese government "implied" (although they did not do it) in the past.

Wisely enough, the government of Japan has never borrowed any money from overseas; Japan is the second largest money supplier to the World Bank and IMF next to the US; and the largest to the Asian Bank. Japan's ODA (Official Development Aid for developing countries) were world largest for several decades up until recently. We do not need to borrow money from overseas.

Yes, our national budget is in red. But the nation is so rich that our financial institutions can support it based on our huge amount of savings in our banks. I know no country in the world who can bear 1,000 trillion yen (12.5 trillion USD) national bonds by its own nation.

Is it trueradiation of water in reactor # 2 in Fukushima plant is 10 million times higher than normal?

Question:

Answer:

From NHK website its states that TEPCO later retracted their statement about it being 10 million time more than average.
It was another substance that they found.

Does tsui ta and tou chaku 到着 have the same meaning and is tsui ta written in hiragana?

Question:

Answer:

tsuita is a verb.

到着 is a noun. They have the same meaning. But they are different.

tsuita is written as 着いた.

Does tsui ta and tou chaku 到着 have the same meaning and is tsui ta written in hiragana?

Question:

Answer:

tsuita is a verb.

到着 is a noun. They have the same meaning. But they are different.

tsuita is written as 着いた.

In japan are filipinos still looked down upon?

Question:

I've read many threads about japan looking down upon filipinos. They dislike tan or brown people strongly. Im learning japanese and would like to go to japan one day but want to know more about the any kind of racism in that country.

Answer:

It depends on each person.

In fact, there is nothing like "Every Japanese looks down on Filipino" or "Every Japanese respects Filipino".

What is the wind direction in Japan in April?

Question:

I have a planned trip to Thailand and I am concerned about the nuclear crisis in Japan.
What are the seasonal winds' direction during April?

Answer:

It changes day by day.

Should we still travel to Japan?

Question:

My boyfriend and I have already booked and paid for our holiday to Tokyo travel dates 26/4/11 - 8/5/11. With everything going on I cant decide weather to still go or not, its more than just a holiday, I've been to japan a couple times before, the trip is to see my bestfriends who live there, they live in Sendai and were effected by the earthquake and tsunami. I really want to see them again, because I realise how lucky it is that they are ok.

I would like to hear the opinions of all, but mostly I would like to hear from those who are in Japan now and know what is going on.

Should we still go to Japan? Is it worth the risk?
I'm also not sure if i will get my money back for my flights...

Answer:

I live in Tokyo Tokyo would be fine, as would any place southwest of Tokyo, but Sendai, or anywhere northeast of Tokyo would not be somewhere that you want to go right now for a variety of reasons. The infrastructure problems and lack of supplies are serious problems. Not to mention the radiation threat. Where you are wanting to go is a full-on disaster zone, a serious disaster zone, as you should know from watching television.

Even if you have a non-refundable ticket, it is highly likely that the airline will let you use the value of your ticket at a later date, that date being within one year of when your ticket was issued.

What are the sites that Japanese use for their porn?

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For paid subscription or free.

Answer:

There are many.

Does anyone know any good schools in tokyo?

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im looking to find a college to learn japanese,also one that will sponsor a student visa for me
anyone know any good ones?
cheers
lindy xx

Answer:

Any college will sponsor you a visa if you are enrolled.

Colleges in Japan are not a place to learn Japanese. It's schools where students with Japanese proficiency go and study something in-depth.

You better to go to a Japanese language school to learn Japanese.

How long until it's safe to visit Japan?

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i don't wanna get no cancer, that's for sure :P

Answer:

It's safe to visit right now as long as you avoid the Fukushima area. The places tourists typically visit -- Kyoto, Nara, even Tokyo -- are all safe.

Do the Japanese believe in demons?

Question:

Or are there just bad spirits and good spirits? If they believe there is demons, is there such thing as a good demon or are they all negative? What are they said to have looked like? (according to stories to such)


Thank you in advance~! :)

Answer:

Kind of, I believe there are demon like gods in Shinto. But a lot of Japanese aren't all that religious. We do say stuff associated with Shinto and Buddhism, but mainly it's a cultural thing rather than a religious thing, if you know what I mean.

How much money has been donated to Japan?

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And I mean worldwide - how much money has the whole world donated to Japan (in the light of the recent earthquake)?

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I read an article a couple days ago in a Japanese paper that approx 6,250,000 USD was donated to Japan. Probably through the Red Cross (but I am not sure). The paper says most of them are donated by US citizens.

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OK, if you were really serious about this question, I give you this list of donations and other assistance by foreign governments (not including donations from private citizens) from all over the world according to the Sankei Shinbun (a Japanese paper) on Mar 27th, 2011.

The USA
US military: 180,000 personnel.
US Navy vessels: 19
US Air Force aircraft: 140
Goods: 230 tons
Food: more than 60,000 meals
USAID rescue team members: 144
USAID rescue team dogs: 12
Financial assistance: 145,000 USD
Nuclear plant specialists dispatched to Japan: 39
Unmanned aerial vehicle: Global Hawk
USF Reconnaissance aircraft: U2
Unti-radiation suits: 10,000
In addition, 450 specialists in nuclear accidents are ready to be dispatched.

China
A 15-member rescue mission
emergency goods: 30 million CNY (4,6 million USD)
Gasoline: 10,000 tons.
Cruid oil: 10,000 tons.

Republic of Korea:
107 members of rescue mission
53 tons of boric acid (to prevent nuclear fusion inside the nuclear reactors.

Russia
161 members of Russian rescue team
170,000 blankets and a large amount of drinking water

Taiwan
28 members of Taiwan rescue team
Financial aid: 3,5 million USD

Mongolia
12 members of Mongolian rescue mission.
Financia aid: 1 million USD

Indonesia
15 members of Indonesian rescue mission
Financial assistance: 2 million USD

Singapore
4,300 blankets
200 mattresses
drinking water: 20,000 bottles
Financial assistance: 40,000 USD

Thailand
Financial assistance: 6,7 million USD
20,000 blankets

Vietnam:
donation: 202,500 USD

Laos:
donation: 101,250 USD
Myanmarmer:
donation: 101,250 USD

India:
25,000 blankets
10,000 bottles of drinking water

Pakistan:
biscuits: 13.5 tons
powder milk: 9 tons
1.5 tons of drinking water

Bhutan:
donation: 1 million dollars

Australia:
75 members of rescue mission
Financial assistance: 10 million USD.

New Zealand:
52 members of resmissionsion

Turkey:
32 members of rescue mission

South Africa:
45 members of rescue mission

Brazil:
Financial assistance: 500,000 USD.

EU:
a total of 70 tons of goods, including 25,000 blankets; 2,000 mattresses; and 300 sleeping bags.

UK:
69 members of rescue mission

France:
134 members of rescue mission.
100 tons of boric acid
anti-nuclear suits: 10,000.

Germany:
41 members of rescue mission.

Switzerland:
27 members of rescue mission

Canada:
25,000 blankets.

Ukraine:
2,000 blankets

Kyrgyzstan:
2.5 tons of drinking water

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as of Mar 29, 2011
(the Wall Street Journal)

Individuals

AKB48: 500 million yen ($6.2 million)
Namie Amuro, Japanese pop singer: 50 million yen
Bae Yong-jon, Korean actor: 1 billion won ($889,000)
Sandra Bullock: $1 million
Chen Guangbiao, Jiangsu Huangpu Renewable Resources CEO: 13 million yen
Choi Ji Woo, South Korean actress: 200 million won
Yu Darvish, baseball player with the Nippon Fighters: 50 million yen
Clint Eastwood, American actor and director: $1 million
Ayumi Hamasaki, Japanese pop singer: 35 million yen
Ichiro Suzuki: 100 million yen
Kim Hyung-joong, South Korean actor: 100 million won
Hiroshi Kume, Japanese TV anchor: 200 million yen
Li Ka Shing, Hong Kong investor: $1 million
Elaine Low, affiliated with Singaporean company PT Bayan Resources: $783,000 (S$1 million)
Hideki Matsui: 50 million yen
Park Chon-ho, South Korean baseball player on Orix: 10 million yen
Ryu Si-won, Korean actor and singer: $180,000
Song Seung-hun, Korean actor: $180,000
Tadashi Yanai, Fast Retailing CEO: 1 billion yen

Companies
Canon: 300 million yen
Casio Computer: 10 million yen
Fast Retailing: 400 million yen
Fujifilm Corp: 300 million yen
Credit Suisse: $1 million
Goldman Sachs: 500 million yen
Honda Motor: 300 million yen
Kirin Holdings: 300 million yen
Eli Lilly: 100 million yen
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.: 100 million yen
Japan Sumo Association: 50 million yen
Jefferies: $5.25 million
Konica Minolta: 50 million yen
Michelin: $1 million
Mitsubishi Electric: 500 million yen
Morgan Stanley: 500 million yen
Nikon: 100 million yen
Nissan Motor: 430 million yen
Panasonic Corp: 300 million yen
Ricoh Co. Ltd.: 300 million yen
Seiko Epson: 100 million yen
Sony: 300 million yen
Suntory: 300 million yen
Tokyo Apache and Evolution Capital, Japanese professional basketball team.: $1 million
Toyota Motor Corp.: 300 million yen
UBS: 100 million yen
Wal-Mart: $5 million

I want to sell art on an auction site and then donate proceeds to the Japan tsunami relief...?

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For those who have experience with donating to charitable organizations, which one or ones are working on the ground in Japan with the survivors of the tsunami? I've heard that the most efficient charities spend at least 75% of their budget on their programs and services and less than 25% on fund raising and administrative fees. As I understand, if requested to do so, the charity of one's choice will send copies of its most recently filed 990 forms which of course would be a good way to assess its commitment to transparency.

Answer:

Don't understand what you mean but you can always sell stuff on ebay and choose the "donate to charity" link i think there is a Red Cross symbol somewhere

About charges at ninoy aquino international airport.what charges do we have to pay when we leave for japan?

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Answer:

I think it's better to ask this on Philippines section. Even if you leave for Japan, it's Philippines matter.

Travel to Japan during the peak season, Do you think the airline ticket for Japan from USA be cheaper?

Question:

That will be sometime at the end of May , summer vacation in USA?

Answer:

Travel anywhere during peak season usually costs MORE, not less. If you want to save money, don't go during the peak season.