Sunday, April 3, 2011

What is the most used and popular phone in japan?

Question:

you might give 2 answers the most used and popular, or just 1

Answer:

flip phones by docomo and softbank. iphones and blackberry are also very popular.
i use blackberry from docomo.

A question about Japanese Schooling?

Question:

So, if i was to turn 18 in April this year, When would be my last year of highschool?
The school year that just ended in March or the upcoming/current school year?

Just Curious.
Thanks! :)

Answer:

If your birthday is April 1st, you graduated from a high school in March.

If your birthday is April 2nd or later, yes, you are now in the 3rd year of high school from this April.

Is it safe for Californians to go outside and exercise now?(Japan's radiation)?

Question:

I'm real slow on news..
would you guys help me out?

Answer:

I'm near San Francisco. There was never any danger to begin with. Life didn't change one bit, except
for concern of those in Japan.

How can I get from Misawa to Aomori Airport?

Question:

Answer:

1, Go to JR Misawa station.
2, Take JR to Aomori station.
3, Take bus to Aomori Airport.

Japanese IME conversion problem?

Question:

My Japanese IME used to be nearly perfect, no problems. suddenly, last week or so? idk, i haven't been using it so much lately. anyway, sometime recently it stopped converting ひ to 日 (or anything else for that matter). when i type ひ all it will give me is ひ, ヒ, and the six normal romaji options. no kanji whatsoever. so, uh... help? it's kind of annoying to have to type にち instead of ひ when i want ひ.

this is the only problem i've found with it so far, but as i said i haven't been using the IME much lately. it does give me the correct kanji in compounds (日々, etc) so i well and truly have no idea what happened.

windows vista home premium or something, not entirely sure which version and i'm too ******* lazy to look it up.

Answer:

I think the dictionary got a trouble.
Japanese IME Language Bar -> Tools -> Properties -> Dictionary -> press [Fix] or [Repair] (button)

How do you take the train from Misawa to Aomori Airport?

Question:

Is the train station far from the airport?

Answer:

Directions and all sorts of info can be found here:

http://www.misawa.af.mil/library/factshe…

What is the cheapest way to park near Aomori Airport for 3 weeks?

Question:

Would it be less expensive to take a train and taxi from Misawa?

Answer:

cheaper to take the train

Parking for 3 weeks will cost much more and you can avoid the stress of driving, getting lost, parking, looking for your car when you come back, etc.

Is there anyone who does african american hair in okinawa japan?

Question:

Answer:

There are loads of african american military personnel stationed in Okinawa. There are thus numerous hair dressers that work with african american customers

What is a japanese b movie im kinda confused somebody help me please?

Question:

Answer:

A "B" movie is a second grade movie that wouldn't have a chance in he** of winning a Best Picture award, Japanese or not. But in the case of Japanese, Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla would be a good example.

Should we travel to Osaka instead?

Question:

So I had flights booked for Tokyo at the end of this month and I have decided now that it's best not to go at this point in time. My airline is not refunding tickets, they are only giving credit notes. So my question is should I travel to Osaka instead? or should I wait?
Also I know nothing about Osaka, Where is the best area to stay that has easy access to shopping and trains? What types of fun activities are there to do? what are the must see's?

Cheers

Answer:

If you can not wait, yes Osaka would be a great alternative. Osaka is just like Tokyo.

I think the best area to stay in Osaka is in the Minami district mainly in the Chuo ward. It is close to all the shopping (Shinsaibashi), Namba which is the main train station & restaurants (Dotounbori).

Must see in Osaka are the Osaka-jo (Osaka castle, Umeda Sky Building, Universal Studios and Sumiyoshi shrine. In Shinsaibashi, there's this Amerika-mura (America town). Yes it sounds funny but it's worth a visit. Nipponbashi is also worth visiting, it's an electronic/gadget shopping center like Akihabara in Tokyo.

While in Osaka, you can ride a JR train to Kyoto (30 mins travel) or Nara (1 hour) for more cultural places.

Can we stop the Japanese reactors from overheating by nuking them?

Question:

My theory is like, fire beats fire, right!? So if we nuke those reactors, they will be destroyed and unable to release their toxins into the air!

Answer:

That's so crazy, it just might work!

Do you have any knowledge of the clans of Japan?

Question:

What is a clan to the Japanese? If i wanted to join could i? Even if i was a foreigner from a different race? Are there many traditional clans still around? And whats the purpose in being in a clan?

Answer:

The Triads are really cool, I always wanted to join them :) But I'm not asian, sadly :(

I'm thinking of moving to Japan?

Question:

I'm really in love with Japanese culture and everything about them. I feel that there is nothing for me in the current place I live... I just feel so left out and different here in my country. I do not know the Japanese language but I am interested in learning it. As of now i'm 19 years old and unemployed.. its tough finding a job at where i'm at right now, that's also why I really want to move but you need money to move and I just don't know what to do anymore. I understand it'll be different then what I expect in Japan but i'm very determined and will do what it takes to get things done. I just don't see the need of going to college, I just find it a big waste of money and time... So if I were to move to a completely new place ( like a small apartment room) and a decent paying job, I would be set. I really don't ask for much so if I have that then i'm pretty much set on life. Video games and electronics are a big part of my life, so that's another reason why I would like to go to Japan. Anyway's that's it for now and thank's for reading.

Answer:

Without at least a degree you have no chance of getting a visa.

COOL VIDEO OF DOG RESCUED AT SEA IN JAPAN AFTER 3 WEEKS!?

Question:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7…

Answer:

He's on the land now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE-qwesjd…
He could meet the owner : )
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20110404…

Who are some hot Japanese guys?

Question:

Like celebrities in Japan that are hot guys.

Answer:

Kido Takayoshi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Takayo…
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E…
Okubo Toshimichi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Toshim…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Toshim…
Nakano Yuta
http://stat001.ameba.jp/user_images/2009…
http://storage.kanshin.com/free/img_48/4…

Requirements for Temple university japan campus?

Question:

I was just wonder how high does your GPA have to be in order to get into tuj?

Answer:

GPA scores are not that important. TUJ is always struggling to get students. If you have a pulse and money you will be accepted (pulse not required)

What do Japanese people think of foreigners?

Question:

I mean the ones IN Japan;natives. In manga/entertainment, they seem to glorify foreigners; but when I Googled it, they really don't like foreigners. So - what is the truth? they like foreigners, hate them, or do they don't mind too much?

Answer:

You will get a hard answer because you cannot gauge the minds of 125+ million people all in one lump.

Some like, some don't like, other's might have no opinion on the matter.

If hundreds of people show up at the airport to say hello to Johnny Depp, you can't really say they HATE foreigners can you? Why would hundreds show up then? Just to tell him to NOT come to Japan?

This is really an individualist question. I LIVE IN japan, I can tell you most people I interact with have no problems with foreigners, some of the Japanese people I know like foreigners better then other Japanese. You might meet someone else who doesn't live in Japan or does live in Japan and say something completely opposite of what I just said.

So who is to be believed?

Another example, Ft. Bragg and Otsuchi Japan are sister cities, both cities have close ties with each other. One is an American city and one is a Japanese city, they have had excellent exchanges which each other for the last 10 years. Am I to say the Japanese HATE foreigners so they are sister cities and have friendly ties with an American city? Doesn't make any sense if they "Hate" foreigners is it? Otsuchi was recently destroyed by the Tsunami and the citizens of Ft. Bragg have been working very hard to assist their sister city that was destroyed in Japan. There are many stories being told of how their sister city has always been welcoming of the visitors.

The answer is, there is no wide opinion one way or the other. You have pockets here and there and then you have people who don't care whichway whatsoever.

I live in Japan and I really don't have any problems, so I highly disagree with Maybe?? who says they will be hostile to people who attempt to learn the culture and speak the language. In fact, I find it downright ridiculous comment, especially for someone who MAYBE has traveled to Japan but who doesn't in fact live there. I can tell you it's opposite. You'll get more respect for attempting to learn the language and culture.

I don't know what country you are from, but everyone in your country likes foreigners? Can you speak for your entire country that they either like or hate foreigners? I'm sure you have people who think one way or the other about it, and you have people who don't mind either way.

I find these questions that pop up every once and a while just plain silly.

Is it very Safe to live in Japan to live in?

Question:

I was planning on going to japan in about 2-3 years as an exchange student. My mom brought up the nuclear thing to me and it didn't cross my mind. What is there to worry about? I know a nuclear problem can mess up an area for a long time but I have also heard that radiation only lasts for a few weeks. So what danger is there?

Answer:

It's safe anywhere outside of the immediate area of the power plant and not particularly dangerous there unless you decide to take a tour of the reactors. If anything, the situation 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 current, factual status information:
http://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/tsun…

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/

And before you come down on nuclear energy, take a look at coal. In the U.S. 20 to 60 coal miners die each year compared to zero nuclear power plant workers. Pollution from coal power plants kill over 20,000 people in the U.S. annually compared to about 100 people killed world-wide from nuclear power over the last forty years. The only thing coal has going for it is that it doesn't have "nuclear" in the wording so therefore it must be safe. It seems that most people have learned about nuclear energy from sci-fi B movies rather than from studying the science.

http://frankwarner.typepad.com/free_fran…
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5174391/ns/u…

In addition, you'll get more radiation from your local coal power plant than you will from any nuclear power plant.

http://www.epa.gov/rpdweb00/tenorm/coala…
http://www.scientificamerican.com/articl…

Can someone give me a list of dramas matsumoto jun of japan has been in?

Question:

I've recently just watch hana yori dango and now im obsessed with matsujun! i want to watch more of his dramas because i love his acting and hes super adorable. if possible can you give me a list of dramas he's been in, the overall scheme of the drama, and the character that he plays please :)
also i tried to watch kimi wa petto but it seems there are no english subbed versions of this drama online :(

Answer:

Natsu no Koi wa Nijiiro ni Kagayaku
Saigo no Yakusoku
Smile
Myu no Anyo Papa ni Ageru
Bambino!
Hana Yori Dango 2
Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari
Yoiko no Mikata
Gokusen (this one is a classic, and its pretty good, but gets boring after a while)
Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 3
Kowai Nichiyobi
Bokura no Yuki

What is the time difference between the USA and Japan?

Question:

Now that the USA is on Daylight Saving Time. Does Japan use DST? If so, when does it start?

Answer:

Japan does not do DST. Right now it's 7:49am on Monday, April 4 in Japan, and 6:49pm on Sunday, April 3 on the eastern coast of the USA.

(edited because I assumed EST before, which isn't going to work if you're not in EST yourself.)

What is the time difference between the USA and Japan?

Question:

Now that the USA is on Daylight Saving Time. Does Japan use DST? If so, when does it start?

Answer:

Moving to Japan for a year?

Question:

Hopefully i'll be moving to Japan in a year or so, (once money and things are sorted of course!) and i was wondering what time of things will need to be done.

I'm hoping to stay about a year, so here are a few things i've been wondering about.
What type of visa will i need? (Will get a job whilst out there OR before i leave ETC.)
Travel insurance, will i need it? ._. If so,help? confused a little!
And do you think it'd be best to buy a return ticket for a year later OR just a single and another single/one way when i'll be returning?
I live in the UK by the way!

I haven't decided which part of Japan i'll be moving to yet, probably Tokyo or Osaka. Apartment can be easily sorted, so i don't need much help with that. So yeah, hope you're able to help, and thanks!

Answer:

You cannot just pack up and move to Japan for an entire year.
Your maximum stay is 90 days as a 'Temporary Visitor'.
You cannot simply get a job there. The Japanese government requires anyone who wants to work in Japan to have University degree from a recognised university. When you have that, you will need a job offer from an employer in Japan who will sponsor you in order to qualify for a Work Visa. You must find such an employer from OUTSIDE of Japan as it is illegal to look for work as a 'Temporary Visitor'. If you did so anywhay, and you were found out, they would deport you immediately and you would never be allowed in the country again.
Apartments are also not as easy as you might think. Most landlords do not rent to foreigners. Even if you find one who does, you will then need 1, 2 or more months rent equivalents for non-refundable keymoney. In addition you would need one month's worth of rent for damage deposit plus your first month's rent.
You will also need to be able to prove to the Japanese government that you have suffficient funds to be able to live in Japan self-sufficiently for at least 6 months.(i.e. have the funds in a bank).
Your next obstacle is that even if you clear all of these hurdles and actually get a job, your first month's pay won't show up until the middle to end of the month following the one you earned it in.(In North America your first paycheque is withheld only 14 days).

Your other option is to try the JET programme, but you will still need to have a university degree to work as ALT.

You will be traveling, so obviously you will need travel insurance.
And, yes, they won't allow you in the country if you do not have a return ticket.

Dose japan own 7 eleven in america?

Question:

Answer:

Yes, that explains why there are so many 7 eleven stores here that pop out like mushrooms.

Tsunami in Japan Essay!?

Question:

I need two things from science that are linked to the tsunami in Japan for an essay. Help!

Answer:

Tectonic plates / earthquakes...

How do you put "Heal Japan" in Japanese?

Question:

How do you put "Heal Japan" in Japanese text? Thank you.

Answer:

日本を癒そう
nihon wo iyasou

Will the nuclear level in Japan go down to a safe level by mid May ?

Question:

I am buying a plane ticket to travel to Asia in the middle of May. The cheapest airline available is China Airline, as always. Just one problem, they have one stop in Osaka, Japan.
Is it worth another 200 bucks to avoid going through Japan, or would it be ok by then ?

Answer:

Personally, I wouldn't go to Japan or even make a stop in Japan, for at least another 6 months. They still don't have the reactors under control! Is it worth getting radiation sickness from exposure to save $200.00? Not for me!

How to help people in japan?

Question:

apart from praying for them

Answer:

Contact a Japanese/American group .

Does it annoy you how the news makes it seem like ALL of Japan was hit by last month's disaster?

Question:

When it was mainly Touhoku? I am not trying to down play the situation but it wasn't ALL of Japan people...

Answer:

I totally agree!!

I want to see maps of the affected areas, but TV news only showed the same images of devastation over and over, and then speculated on white MIGHT happen.

I mentioned to a conservative friend of mine that I wanted more information so we could more fully understand the total situation in Japan. He thought the idea was stupid.

Detail: I want to see the density, land use, and demographics of the affected areas, comparing those areas with other areas of Japan. What portion of Japan is close to sea level? How many people live in these areas? Where are the main economic areas of Japan, and how do they compare to the affected areas? What percentage of economic activity was damaged or slowed in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami? Where have the survivors gone? What impact is the new population distribution having on Japan.

There is so much interesting info, but instead we see the same images over and over, and the same commentary over and over.

Whats the Japanese Kanji symbol/symbols for 'Abundance'?

Question:

Answer:

豊富

Japanese translation please?

Question:

What do these symbols mean? Could you give an example in a sentence please, thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61231455@N0…

Answer:

豊富 - Kanji

ほうふ - Hiragana

Abundance, Wealth, Plenty, Bounty. - English

Sentences:

食物は豊富にある。 - We have food in abundance.

手元に豊富な資金がある。 - We have ample funds in hand.

彼は人生経験が豊富である。 - He has seen much of the world.

彼らは豊富な情報をもっている。 - They have a large stock of information.

Why is there a nuclear plant in Japan?

Question:

Japan should not have been allowed to build a nuclear reactor/ plant thing whatever you want to call it.
No country that gets earthquakes and tsunamis should have a nuclear plant.

Answer:

It's difficult to provide all power Japan needs only from other power generations like thermal or hydroelectric.

And nukes in Japan were supposed to have the highest anti-earthquake standard. But this Fukushima Nuke was old and TEPCO did not try to face with this problem. It's human error.

Watashi wa jibun no ie de nihongo wo benkyou shiteimasu....?

Question:

does this mean, Im studying japanese at my house.

Answer:

The first answer is right in a way but your original sentence is good enough to convey; "I'm studying japanese at my house" meaning you are studying japanese at your house RIGHT NOW or it also can imply you are mainly studying japanese AT YOUR HOUSE.
Don't bother too much about trifle things please.

How are 立ち向かう & 直面する different? They both seem to mean "to face"?

Question:

Also define, 抱える、持つ、つかむ、and くわえる because they all seem to mean to hold?

Please define each. Arigatou Gozaimasu!

Answer:

Basic rule is, it's all about context and nuances.

That said:
立ち向かう implies a more positive attitude than 直面する.

立ち向かう = to face
直面する = be faced with.

抱える = to hold in one's arms or under one's arm　
持つ = a neutral word for "to hold" or "to have"
つかむ = to grab, to grasp
くわえる = to hold in one's mouth/between one's teeth

起こる sounds more formal/academic than 生じる (like "happen" versus "occur".)

You seem to be in need of a good Japanese to English dictionary.
I use this and highly recommend it.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-langua…

*Edit*
- 起こる sounds more formal/academic than 生じる (like "happen" versus "occur".)

Oops, I mean 生じる sounds more formal/academic, like "occur" as opposed to "happen". Also, certain things, such as earthquake, can only 起こる, never 生じる, which also means "to be generated".

Should i learn kanji while im learning grammer and vocab or....?

Question:

should i learn kanji first then begin to learn vocab and grammer? Or how/when should i learn kanji?

Answer:

hm learn vocabulary, grammer and hiragana first. Those are more important than being about to read kanji, in my opinion. But, I would suggest studying the basics.

Are "de"and "ni" similar particles, or does one have a more significant meaning than the other?

Question:

im on rosetta stone, and first i was encountered with "ni" the place marker, then iwas encountered with de, and assuming its doing the same thing.

do these mean the same:

1. watashi ha gakkou ni hataraiteimasu.
2. watashi ha gakkou de hataraiteimasu.

Answer:

It depends on the verb used, whether it is transitive or intransitive. There's no logical way around this kind of things so I'll recommend that you memorize them.

For hataraku (働く), the place of work is indicated by the particle で.

You can use に to indicate places as well, but the verb will be different.

に and で can be said to be "in" and "at" in English respectively, but it also depends on the context of the sentence.

I'll give some examples.

私は学校で働いています。
わたしは　がっこうで　はたらいています。

私は学校に勤めています。
わたしは　がっこうに　つとめています。

See the two above examples? Both sentences mean the same thing. However, the particle is different.

What's the tropical part of Japan where all the Japanese people visit on vacation?

Question:

Answer:

If you want to know "tropical part", it's Okinawa. Hawaii is not a part of Japan, anyway.

Was Tokyo damaged during the 9.0 Earthquake?

Question:

I know Sendai was hit hard with the Earthquake but I want to know if Tokyo was also, I'm so, how much damage? But I know Kyoto was fine during the Earthquake since it didn't get hit that much.

Answer:

Only minor damage. But the top antenna of the world famous Tokyo Tower was slightly bent !

Question about college in Japan?

Question:

Hello,I'm currently a high school student living In Japan with my parents. My dad's retired AF. He has a job on the base. I'm 17 years of age soon to be 18,SOON to graduate. Well,having repeating my junior year has left me behind so I'm doing some work at home also. Anyways,our due date to leave Japan is 2013. I want to finish high school before then,and attend the college on the base,University Of Maryland,because I do want to stay in Japan. BUT I asked about a student visa,and they won't provide that for me. Is there anything else I could do to stay here and go to college? Is a work visa possible? Thank you.

Answer:

If you want to go to college in Japan then try applying into Temple University Japan in Tokyo, it is an American university and they sponsor student visas for people. Your credits from University of Maryland should easily transfer.

Hey didn't you just find my answer actually helpful instead of the others?!

Japan nuke radiation leak into sea whats the worst case scenario? sea contamination?

Question:

Answer:

Yes, sea contamination has already started around the site. It could continue for years or more than a decade before it becomes undetectable. Japan can always fish elsewhere, but for the local fishing industry there it will be a devastating blow.

Japan's earthquake is serious.But I want to visit Japan.?

Question:

I know kyoto is famous for old buildings and I want to go to Kyoto.But,what about other places? Are there any places where we should visit and why?

Answer:

From Kyoto you can easily make day trips to Osaka, Himeji, Nara, and Uji, possibly also Nagoya. You may even be able to get to Kobe on a day trip from Kyoto, but I'm not sure. I would also suggest visiting Hiroshima (from there you can also see places like Miyajima and the Kintai bridge as day trips).

Japan travelling advice for transport! Suica card vs JR Pass?!?

Question:

I am going to Tokyo and Osaka in October and I need to know whether I should get a JR Rail pass or maybe get a Suica Card. I will be staying 9 days in Tokyo, using the train and subway and then taking a shinkansen to Osaka and staying there for 8 days. While I am in Osaka I will also travel to Kyoto for a day trip. The reason I don't really want to buy a JR pass is because I think it is way too expensive specially for the amount of actual travel I will be doing. I will be entering the country through Narita airport and leaving through Kansai airport.
What would you recommend? Suica cards can be recharged can't they? Where can you recharge them?
Thanks for your time!

Answer:

If you go from Tokyo to Osaka one way, JR Pass is not worth. JR Pass is worth only if you take long distance trains many times.

How much money do I need to visit Japan. 10 POINTS FOR BEST ANSWER?

Question:

I want to stay in Japan for a couple of months, or maybe longer

I plan on going to Tokyo, and living in a guest house. The Guest house that I had in mind was The Khaosan Original or Khaosan. How much money does it cost to live there a night, with roomates and shared bathrooms, so its cheaper. And do they give free food, or do you have to buy you're own food. Also, do they hire people for free lodging? I would love to do free lodging, yes I know I'm cheap, but I don't have much money. I have around $10,000. I want to use it wisely when I go there. I live in michigan, so how much would it cost for a plain ticket? And I am an 18 year old american with a high school diploma. I also plan on doing free lodging, if they let me, so how would I be able to find a job, to pay for my guest house, if I cant get free lodging. This visit to japan is only temporary for a couple of months, after I come back, I will attend a university. Please answer all those questions. 10 POINTS FOR BEST ANSWER!

Answer:

One, you won't be able to work coming here on a tourist visa. Which is only 3 month. If you did find work it would be against the law and you could risk being banned from japan for doing it. Guest housing, they have a lot of them. Just do a little research online. I have never heard of free lodging. You are going to have to buy your own food, while you are here. $10,000 should last you about a month. all depending on what you do. But your plan ticket,the cost, will vary depending on when you come. the normal big holidays, tickets are expensive. the non travel season, tickets are cheap. If you do come here and want to budget your food, better get use to eating instant raman. they are the cheapest way to go. good luck with what ever your choose. also remember that in the tokyo area they are doing blackouts in certain areas of the day. so things might be closed and also have a get out of danger plan in case things get bad.

Keisei Skyliner at NRT 2?

Question:

Hi. I'm a little bit confused. I plan to just buy a suica at JR booth in Narita Int. Airport but I found out that the train I would be riding, which is Keisei Skyliner, is only for reserved seat. Does that mean I cannot use my suica in Keisei Skyliner? And instead buy a ticket at the Keisei booth rather than a suica in JR booth?

please help!

Answer:

You can use Suica to buy Keisei ticket.

You need both a normal ticket and a liner ticket to ride Skyliner. Reserved seat means your seat is reserved when you bought a liner ticket.

You can use Suica to buy a liner ticket at below liner ticket machine. Or you can buy both at the same time at a booth.
http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/s…

Addition:
>that means that at the two ticket gates at the airport, I will be using the Keisei ticket and not the suica?

2 gates? How did come to this idea? Well, this Skyliner is a new Skyliner which started last year and replaced an old one. I don't know exactly how they go through a gate. I think you are worrying about it too much.

Addition2:
I think you need to read it more. The blue box says you have to go through 2 gates if you take "Keisei Main Line". But Skyliner will go on Sky Access Line. So you go on the orange line and do not have to go through 2 gates.

日本人。。。質問があります。 Could you please answer my questions?

Question:

Could you please answer my questions, if you are Japanese?

1. タバコを吸っていますか。
2. 運動しますか。
3. あなたは健康な食事を維持しようとしていますか？
4. 心の健康のためにあなたがすべきだと思うことはありますか？
5. ほかに健康を保つのためにしなければならない事がありますか。
6. 健康のためにしなければならないとわかっているのにしていないことはありますか？

Answer:

1. 約５０年間吸い続けてます。止めたいのですが、止められません。
２．週に一度、約２５キロを休憩を入れて８時間歩きます。
３．もちろんです。そのために、ご飯とみそ汁、おかづには納豆、おひたし、焼き魚
　　などを食べます。
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６．たばこを止めることです。
私は、男です。　
７１歳です。
（日本語で答えられるなんて、なんて楽なんだろう！）

Do you think it's worth up to USD$5000/day to be a "jumper" at TEPCO plant?

Question:

A "jumper" is when you go in an area with high radiation and do a set of tasks such as sealing or mending pipes, for instance and get out in less than 2 minutes..depending on the task at hand. The radiation is much higher than at Chernobyl. It's also not a matter of bravery but logic and critical thinking on step by step tasks. So do you think it's worth it? TEPCO is still looking for volunteers, and my friend and I are thinking about doing it. He works at the Kashiwazaki plant and I worked at Point Beach in the US but am in Niigata.

Answer:

Are you a gambling man? That's really the question. (And really? They're paying volunteers that much?? I thought the TEPCO workers were doing it for regular wages . . . . I'd like to see a cite please -- not questioning you but would like to know more.)

Whether the radiation will manage to get past your protective gear and knock the wrong little cell bit into cancer or otherwise is the gamble.

But, in the meantime, it's quite a glorious thing. The problems there need to be fixed, not just to stop the radiation from escaping and contaminating a broader area, but to re-instill confidence in Japan in general. So many people are freaked out just by the idea of radiation.

I would say, though, this is a better job for someone who has already done all the reproducing s/he plans to do. If you haven't had kids yet, you might want to pass up the opportunity.

How bad is Japan? What Happened?

Question:

We haven't had the television for about a month but I heard about Japan through the internet and people. I know there was an earthquake and Tsunami but exactly how bad is it? Describe the extent and situations the people are in now.

Answer:

The condition is quite terrible! I've seen on TV that cars and buildings are floating on water and in the markets Everything is falling of the shelves.Many people have lost there lives and property.All of us our trying our best to help the people of Japan. Unfortunately there are still chances of another earthquake.But as always the Japanese have not lost hope and are trying their level best to fix the damage.Please pray for Japan and donate to Red Cross to show your support!

How long do you think it will take Japan to get in a better situation?

Question:

I'm not sure if I phrased that very well. I'm just curious to see what people think of how long Japan will return to "normal" per say. Not denying the fact that it may never return to it's original position.
>>How scary it must of been :(

Answer:

Hard to say. I read in the New Yorker that after Kobe's huge earthquake, the city was operating at nearly normal capacity after 15 months (I think that was it . . . it wasn't two years).

This was a bigger quake, and then there's the radiation, which saps confidence in the Japanese economy. However, the New Yorker said after an earthquake, it's not so much the money that pours in, it's the ingenuity and organization of the people. Japan still has that.

I would bet about two years. And, this is going to be a real life-changing experience for this entire generation. If they succeed in getting things back on track that fast, they'll have the confidence for anything.