Best drugstore near hiroo/roppongi?

Question:

because the drugstore in hiroo is small and not a lot of brands there what is the best drugstore near hiroo/roppongi please:) ?

Answer:

real estate in that area is very expensive so it is hard to see a huge store. your options would be to check out the Maeda supermarket in Hiroo (they have a small section), spread out a little more towards Nogizaka where rent is a slightly less or consider shopping on the Internet

How can i get to the Philippine Consulate General in Osaka-Kobe?

Question:

Answer:

Try a freaking websearch.

http://embassy-finder.com/philippines_in…

What does this phrase in Japanese mean?

Question:

という表現がいいと思います.

My pen pal told me this means, "I think this is the right phrase." Can someone break it down word per word and their meanings. I know already what 思います means, I'm just not sure what the other words are.

Thank you so much for any help! :)

Answer:

e.g. ｢素晴らしい｣ という表現が（私は）良いと思います。
I think "wonderful" is a (or the) suitable expression.　

to break it down:
という: used when quoting something
表現: expression, wording
が: particle as used after object in this context.)
いい: suitable/appropriate/good
と 思います(to be precisely 良いと思います): I think that/it's

Purchasing/Reserving Train Ticket?

Question:

Hi, I want to know if for instance, I want to purchase a train ticket for reserved seat in advance, will the ticket be applicable only to a specific departure time and would no longer be used if I missed the indicated departure time? Because accdng. to Japan-guide, reservation only requires "departure date" but not time?

thank you!

Answer:

>will the ticket be applicable only to a specific departure time and would no longer be used if I missed the indicated departure time?

Yes. Or you should say it's applicable only to a "specific train"

Addition:
>and for trains that require reservation, one has to proceed to a manned ticket booth/office rather than a simple ticket machine right?

It's the most common way. But you can reserve it also on a machine or online.

Problem: Japanophilism. Solutions?

Question:

I didn't know that but I think that after counting the amount of time I spend reading about Japan and learning Japanese and asking questions about Japan on Yahoo Answers, proves that I am a Japanophile. A disorder, lol? They say that if you one wants to get over something they go crazy about, they should just fully immerse in it. And it will stop. After reading all about Japan I don't really feel like wanting to live there anymore because I think, I would feel a bit uneasy with all the refined Japanese manners (as they put it). So how can I satisfy my Japanophilism without leaving my country? Write books?

Answer:

You could start to learn the language. Or maybe you could cook Japanese food at home like I do :)

JR Yamanote Line Inner loop?

Question:

Hi, I just found out that Yamanote has inner and outer loop and that the latter requires one transfer. I plan to board Yamanote in Nippori going to Shinjuku and thus needs the inner loop (which is direct and requires no transfer). I know that I am supposed to go to platform 11 to board the train going to Shinjuku but how will I know if I am on the right "loop" (inner)?

Thanks!

Answer:

You won't need to know whether you are on the 'inner' or 'outer' loop since you already know your platform. Be sure to check the station names with the ones on your subway map. The main station where you board will be in large Roman letters, while the previous and next stations are written below the main station's name. You will know that you are on the right inner loop 1. when you are on Platform 11, and 2. when the name of the next station is on the left of the main sign if the train goes from right to left, and 3. you can ask any trainstation attendant.

Can i stay in japan and raise my child?

Question:

I have been living in japan for 3 years on a spouse visa, i am up for immigration review in july, but i divorced my wife a few months ago and will now remarry again with my pregnant fiancee who is due in october..can i stay and raise my child as they depend on me... thanks

Answer:

So you want to raise your kid your current fiancee will give birth?

It's possible only if your fiancee is a Japanese.

Can i stay in japan and raise my child?

Question:

I have been living in japan for 3 years on a spouse visa, i am up for immigration review in july, but i divorced my wife a few months ago and will now remarry again with my pregnant fiancee who is due in october..can i stay and raise my child as they depend on me... thanks

Answer:

So you want to raise your kid your current fiancee will give birth?

It's possible only if your fiancee is a Japanese.

Is it possible to travel to japan and help? instead of sending donations?

Question:

Answer:

I think it is possible, but are you doing this to help, or are you doing it for yourself? LOL, like the "person" who just got back from Italy?

You can hold charity bazaars or a yard sale and donate.

But if you want to go, try checking out the Japanese Red Cross, and also Habitat for Humanity. If you go with a group that has a good translator, you can probably do a lot of good grunt work. I think it's a wonderful thing . . . the Japanese are so impressed by the generosity the world has shown so far!

What type of geographic feature is japan?

Question:

Answer:

mountainous archipelago

Are japanese gay men the same as depicted in yaoi?

Question:

just a thought that has been in my mind for quite a long time.

I know manga is nothing like real life, but I'm just curious. I'm thinking they aren't as girly as the super girly ones.... >_>

Answer:

Gay men has different looks and personality. There are the discreet ones, some are cross dressers, some are muscular, etc. So the gay men in manga is just a portrayal and does not represent the whole gay population.

What are Japan School Class? Full Point!!!?

Question:

Hi i'll becoming an exchange student in 2 years. And i have to get some information about hs in japan so i can consult with my consorlur. What i want to know is that , in japan ( in hs) What kind of lesson for they teach ? Like math, history, science, etc.
Please give me a list! I need as much information as possible! And also include electives too!
Please give me as much detail as you can!

I give FULL POINT!

Answer:

well why would u go to japan when they had an earthquake ..... you never know ,it might hit japan again.
and youll die .,

Is it appropriate to Daisuki Deso to a girlfriend? Japanese language?

Question:

or is it Daisuki? or would you use aishiteru yo.

and a follow up question would i love you too be
watashi wa anata o ai shimasu?

Answer:

Use "daisuki dayo" or just plain "daisuki". For most Japanese people, "aishiteru" is too strong/affectionate and they tend to be embarrassed by it (even among spouses).

"I love you too" would be (literally) "watashi mo anata wo aishiteru" or something like that. However, under the cultural context of Japan, "watashi mo daisuki" or an equivalent expression would be more appropriate.

Of course, you can get away with violating these kinds of social norms as a foreigner. But if you want to be mindful enough of these things, avoid the use of "aishiteru".

What is the status in japan?

Question:

im very curious what is going on. is there any new major news? is it almost over? please answer soon!

Answer:

There is new news. Last night there was a 7.1 magnitude after shock that hit Japan around where the big one hit. Is it all most over? No. If you look at the disaster in Haiti, it's still not over for many families. I would encourage you or anyone else that looks at this to help by donating money to the disaster in Japan. The organization that I would trust the most is the American Red Cross.

Do people feel bad what is going on in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

I feel very bad. Over 25,000 dead or missing. Over $300+ billion in damages...A friend of mine has a 19 year old son. He had friends going to school in Sendai. They didn't survive...

In 4 sentences, explain why Japan attacked peral harbor.?

Question:

It for a Social Study project

Answer:

It was a provoked attack, and not a surprise. Google "The Bones of Station H ". The US wanted to be in the war.
Bear in mind the Japanese never attacked American soil. Hawaii was land stolen and taken over from it's native peoples.
@ jOriental... I was talking about planes / ships, not paper balloons !

What phone number do I put on EMS label? (japan)?

Question:

I've bought an item from someone in japan, except they are using EMS shipping and requested for my phone #....is there some kind of area/country code i need to put before my phone#?
I'm from canada

Answer:

Country code of Canada is 1. I think it's better for you to put it. But I think they already know.

TEFL Jobs in Japan, Advice and/or Guidance?

Question:

I am a CELTA / PTLLS qualified EFL / ESOL teacher with teaching experience and have a pre-intermediate/intermediate knowledge of Japanese and am thinking of working in Japan for a year or so. I have seen jobs on Gaijinpot & TEFL.com and just wondered if anyone has any tips on good schools, ways to apply (please do not recommend JET to me) or anything else which may be of use. Many thanks.

Answer:

Really depends on what route you wish to go down. You can work for an eikaiwa like NOVA, GEOS, EEC or AEON, for a private English School or as an ALT in a public/private school. I have worked in all three areas and highly recommend working as an ALT in a real Japanese school as it was the most rewarding experience for me. Most major language schools now operating recruitment offices overseas, so you can actually organise and set up an interview without having to be in Japan.

Most recruiters for teaching positions in Japan will require the following:

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

They also prefer actual teaching experience and qualifications like ESL, CELTA or TEFL.

If you are interesting in an ALT position try contacting ALTIA CENTRAL Japan via their recruiting website at http://recruiting.altmoot.com/

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

Should I cancel my phone from Japan?

Question:

I have moved back to my home country and took my Japanese phone with me, but I am paying 5000 yen a month and never using it. The reason I have not canceled is cos I wanted to give myself a work reference with a number which had a Japanese international code so it looked like someone from Japan was answering the phone and giving the reference(can't get a good reference from my ex-employer). But now I have a skype account which has a Japanese international telephone code but I can answer here in the UK with the person calling thinking they are are calling Japan. Should I just cancel my cell/mobile phone?

Answer:

Being dishonest is never a good idea...

Can I make money vlogging in Japan?

Question:

I'm going to Japan when I graduate from college. I plan to stay there as long as possible (until get deported or forever if i can get citizenship), but I'm still learning to speak Japanese and I can barely write/read Japanese.

I know I won't be able to get a real job because of my bad Japanese so I was thinking of doing a daily vlog and posting it on youtube. I know all the popular vloggers make a 6 figure income, but is it possible for me to make enough money to live just starting out as a vlogger?

Answer:

If you are not Japanese looking there is a very high chance of police officers asking you for your ID (either your passport or your alien registration card). If you're there illegally (past 90 days straight on a tourist visa and without a different visa) you will be deported and barred from the country for a long period of time.

That aside, it will be very tough but never give up on your dreams :)

Whether to use に or で here?

Question:

たこ焼き一個（”に” or で）50円

僕は’に’で当たって居ると思いますが、教授がここで’で’を使ったもんでして。

それと、この文章見てください：
これ、使って見るのも悪くはないかっと思いますよ。けっこう有用なので”ね”。

教授はここの最後に入れった”ね”が男がゆうにはちょっとあで、
女ぽい感じがあるとおっしゃるので聞きますが、はたしてそうなんでしょか。

ありがとございます。

Answer:

たこ焼き一個で50円です is correct. --> One takoyaki costs 50-YEN
で (here) means "per ..." (for this usage ”に” cannot apply)
e.g.
入場料は大人一人で2千円です。nyuujou-ryou wa otona hitori ”de”…
宿泊費は一泊で1万円です。shukuhaku -hi wa ippaku "de" …

けっこう有用なので”ね” doesn't really sound feminine to me, but it's used only for colloquial.
I'd say "有用だから (or -ですから) ね" or "役に立つ／役に立ちます” からね
(有用 is more like written)

----------- just to add:

たこ焼き一個に50円を払う。I pay 50-YEN FOR one takoyaki.

p.s. 最初の文章が修正します。--> 文章を訂正します



Keep it up!

In Japan what was the heighest wave?

Question:

Answer:

I'm not sure about the wave height, it's not officially announced yet.
No official announcements because it far exceeded above the tidemeter's upper limit of 14m (46 ft.)

Observed highest seawater runup point is 37.9m (124 feet) this time.
It's about the height of 12 stories building.

In the history:
In 1896 Sanriku-Earthquake, it recorded 38.2m

In 1771 Ishigaki island tunami:
The estimated highest seawater runup point was 85.4 meters ( 280 feet).
It's about the height of 25 stories building. WOW.

You should remember that the wave height is different from the seawater run-up height.

How do I get from Haneda Airport to the Shibuya Tobu Hotel?

Question:

I will be arriving at Haneda Airport and would like to know the most efficient way to get to my hotel (Shibuya Tobu Hotel). Thank you very much

Answer:

The most efficient way to Shibuya Tobu Hotel is to take Limousine bus from Haneda Airport Terminal for Shibuya Tokyu Hotel located near Shibuya railroad station. From there about 10 minutes walk through Shibuya busy streets takes you to your destination(Shibuya Tobu Hotel) or you take a taxi. As Shibuya streets are not as straight as you might expect and you would better take a taxi. The link below is of Airport Limousine bus. Have a nice trip.

http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/platfor…

Will there still be radiation in tokyo Japan in september 2011?

Question:

Planning to visit Tokyo, Osaka , Hiroshima, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kurashiki, Kyoto in September this year. People have asked us to cancel this tour as it will be stillunsafe due to the radiation. What do you think?

Answer:

The radiation levels in Tokyo are normal. The everyday background radiation found all over the world. Fukushima's radiation is mostly out of the air now so it's fine for us here in Tokyo, for people closer to the plant not so much. Something kind of interesting is that the average radiation exposure from background radiation, military operations, cell phone use etc in the U.S. is 3000 microsieverts per year. If Tokyo stayed at it's current level the annual radiation exposure would only be 1753 microsieverts per year, nearly half of what you are exposed to in the U.S. So technically it's safer here...technically.

Give me a list of the best japanese dramas pls!?

Question:

I have already watched:
hana Kimi
Hana yori dango(1,2+movie)
Playful kiss(korean)
Koizora
Gokusen

do you have more/Better?????
and probably with Oguri shun/Miura Haruma or masaki okada?
Take your time, I dont want one name but a list pls!!
Thank you very much!

Answer:

1 Litre of Tears (you'll actually cry more than a litre)
Absolute Boyfriend
Atashinichi no Danshi
Buzzer Beat
Kimi wa Petto
Liar Game
Nobuta wo Produce
Nodame Cantabile
Taiyou no Uta

Japanese translation please?

Question:

a girl commented on my pic and idk what this means so what does that mean:

sugoii dess ni nenenen anatawa aistri

Answer:

It's so awkward. It's not something a Japanese person writes.

A question to Japanese (or those who live in an earthquake active areas)?

Question:

If you have been experiencing earthquakes since you were born, how do you mentally cope with them? Are you scared every time it happens or are you used to them? What thoughts come to your mind when you feel an earthquake? (The news is all about the new earthquake so that's why I'm asking)

Answer:

I live in an earthquake active area but nothing like the ones Japan has suffered from (including today's). You accept them but you don't get used to them. They scare me each and every time they happen because you don't know how long they are going to last or what type of damage they are going to do to you or your home.

My first thoughts are always about the safety of my family and pets - is everybody ok?
Second thing is if there was any damage to my home?
Then, I start thinking about how wide-spread was the quake and how many other people are affected by it.

I have to admit though I would rather live through an earthquake than a tornado.

Is Ritalin a legal drug to bring into Japan?

Question:

I am a Student from Arizona State University and am going on a year long study abroad in Japan and i am trying to find out with i will be able to take my Ritalin prescription with me for my ADD? I know that some ADD medications such as Aderal are not allowed in Japan

Thanks!

Answer:

It's approved in Japan. So you can bring. But you can also get in Japan even if you did not bring it to Japan.

Have you ever worn underwear underneath your swimsuit/bikini ?

Question:

http://www.locoboutique.com/LocoCat.asp?pDept=AC&pCat=13&pItem=MJF-4670

Have you ever tried these ?
Is it common to wear these in Japan ?

Answer:

No, I haven't!

Wait, did japan get hit again?

Question:

i was just wondering why yahoo is just showing this earthquake like it's new news. did they get a 7.x earthquake & tsunami AGAIN???

Answer:

Try looking at the web site below. They're now saying it was 7.1. Not a minor quake in my opinion !
My friend in Tokyo now sleeps in her regular clothes because she's scared of another big one.

In pictures from Japan?

Question:

Why do the adults always have a surgical masks on but the children don't? I have noticed this in a lot of the pictures I have seen.

I can't believe they got hit with another Earthquake..Poor Japan! =(

Answer:

We wear surgical mask when going to public places if we have flu or cough, to not spread or contaminate anyone. It's a common courtesy. Children wear it too.

What Is Japan going to do now?

Question:

7.5 Earth quake with a Nuclear Power plant already in turmoil. The country isn't that big. and just to add insult to injury another tsunami! What is to become of them if the entire country is Contaminated?

Answer:

I think you can take your tinfoil hat off. The new earthquake is only 7.1. The one that caused the problem was 9.0. That's about 100 times worse. This one won't do anything more than cause some inconvenience.

-What is to become of them if the entire country is Contaminated?

That really can't happen. The reactor design will keep the fuel inside (unlike Chernobyl).

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/

Japan hit by a earthquack again today 3.7.11. What will happend to japan?

Question:

A 7.2 magnitude hit's japan this night. What will happend to japan? Can tsunami come again?

Answer:

Earthquakes are a common thing in Japan because of where the country is located (above 3 major tectonic plate fault lines). Seismologists predict Japan will continue to have large earth quakes for the next 10-20 years (although no one can accurately predict when).

Tsunamis can occur any time from the larger of these earthquakes. However it depends where the epicenter of the quake is as not all large earthquakes will cause tsunamis.

Tsunami warnings again?

Question:

Is it true north east Japan was hit by a 7.2 magnitude of earthquake again and that tsunami warning is up again?

Answer:

Tsunami alert itself has been called off at 01:55am ...(sigh... ;)

Will Japan be hiring English teachers..?

Question:

In the next 5 years?
By then I will be done university and I was thinking about becoming an English teacher.
But because of the tragedy, will Japan's economy be okay to hire English teachers? More specifically in Tokyo.

Answer:

Yes, Japan is still hiring teachers right now and we are currently hiring for the April start period. The next big hiring time will be mid year for September starts.

You can read about working in Japan here http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Somebody who red Sadako's book.......?

Question:

For those who maybe don't remember, Sadako is a girl from Japan and this story was set 8 years after the atomic bomb and Sadako had the Leukemia. She died in 1955 and she liked to make cranes. Her classmates, after she died, they made 1000 cranes to remember her.

Could you answer to these simple questions? :

How did Sadako keep herself occupied in the ospital?

Why do you think the author introduced Kenji into the story?

Of all the people who died as a result of the atom bomb, why do you think Sadako's death was given special significance?

Why do you think Mrs. Sasaki made Sadako a new kimono even though she was near the death?

Thanks!!! :)))))

Answer:

Sadako Sasaki. She tried to fold 1,000 paper cranes while she was in the hospital. It is said if you can fold 1,000 paper cranes a wish of yours will come true. But she was only able to fold about 650 before she died. Her classmates folded the rest for her.
Her mother didn't want to give up hope that her daughter would die. She was only 12 years old.

Who says in Japan this : "おい！きたろー"?

Question:

Hello, I was watching a japanese show and someone imitate a voice saying "「おい!きたろー!"

Someone know who is or what it mean? Who is the person that saying this in Japan?

Thanks for explanation!

Answer:

This anime character (eyeball)
http://www.top-page.jp/site/page/mizuki/…

It means "Hey, Kitaro". Kitaro is his son who is in bronze in the 2nd photo from the bottom.

Japanese nationals. What do you truly think what Westerners think about you.+ Western nationals.?

Question:

What do you truly think what the Japanese think about you.

Answer:

USA: I don't really know what they were thinking about me, and honestly I do not care if I gave a good or wrong impression to the people. I know I didn't acted rude or impolite to them. At that time, my English was not as good as now. I think some girls think my accent was cute (LoL, I hope they did.) I haven't really communicated with the local people there, except for our American guides.

How to say these questions in Japanese?

Question:

Help? I just want to know how to say these 20, easy questions in Romaji.

1. How old are you?
2. How tall are you?
3. What's your favorite movie?
4. What kind of music do you like?
5. Do you like sports?
6. Do you have any hobbies?
7. Have you ever been to America?
8. Where do you work?
9. Do you like animals?
10. What's your favorite color?
11. Do you have a girlfriend?
12. Do you live alone?
13. What do you do?
14. What is your favorite food?
15. Do you like American food?
16. Do you like to work out?
17. Can you speak English?
18. What is Tokyo like?
19. Do you have a car?
20. Where are you from?

Answer:

1. anata wa nansai desu ka?
2. anata no shinchou wa ikutsu desu ka?
3. anata no suki na eiga wa nandesu ka?
4. donna taipu no onggaku ga suki desu ka?
5. supotsu wa suki desu ka?
6. nanika shumi wa arimasu ka?
7. amerika ni itta koto wa arimasu ka?
8. anata wa doko de shigoto shiteimasu ka?
9. doubutsu wa suki desu ka?
10. anatano suki na iro wa nandesu ka?
11. kanojo wa imasu ka?
12. anata wa hitori-gurashi desu ka?
13. anata wa douiu koto wo shimasu ka?
14. anata no suki na tabemono wa nandesu ka?
15. anata wa [amerika no tabemono [youshoku]] ga suki desu ka?
16. hataraku no wa suki desu ka?
17. anata wa eigo wo [ga] hanasemasu ka?
18. toukyou wa donna tokoro desu ka?
19. anata wa kuruma wo motteimasu ka?
20. anata wa doko shusshing desu ka? or anata wa doko kara kimashita ka?

there is a website that native speakers can help you study the language you're interested.
here is the link:
http://lang-8.com/
i hope it could be helpful to you.

What is one of the best places to live in in Japan?

Question:

Like with a lot of nature, the culture, temples / wooden houses , but still a lot of technology

Answer:

kyoto for nature, culture, temple/wooden house. Osaka for technology. They are 2 rather geologically close major cities (1/2 hr on shinkansen).

Help needed..Japanese captcha?

Question:

Plz help me with japanese captcha...

http://i53.tinypic.com/9a95kk.png

Any help would be greatly appreciated =)

Answer:

をたよたぬと

it doesn;t mean anything btw