Are there good Aerospace engineering opportunities in Japan for an outsider?

Question:

I'm actually studying Aerospace Engineering in Australia right now, but I'm not planning to stay here after I earn my degree. I want to go to Japan, since I heard that Aerospace is a booming industry there. However, I've also heard that it'll be much harder for foreigners to get a good position in an engineering firm in Japan, since they prioritize the Japanese people first. Is that true? If I wanted to make it big in Aerospace, can I do it in Japan? I'm planning to put in hard work and do long hours if I need to. I just want to know if my skills can be recognized.

I know this isn't exactly a question many people can answer properly, but I thank anyone who can provide me a helpful answer.

Answer:

You are probably right about asking your question here, but my answer ( for what it's worth ) is a less negative one.
People usually think of say NASA, ESA and JAXA as individual agencies with no outside input, but in reality it's the opposite. Engineers of various nationalities co work with others in this industry, be it Japanese, American or European.
I agree that language can be a problem but it's not the main problem. It depends really on how you excel in your studies. The rest is not unachievable. Difficult yes. but not unachievable. Burn that midnight oil mate, I wish you well.

@chuck. Am I right !! Mmmm, looks like chuck is on one of his sorties.

@Carl-the truth. We are not talking about getting your hands dirty here ( let the Gaijin's do what we don't want to do ) I am talking about international cooperation. Do you honestly think that the work involved in JAXA is wholly Japanese. Really !!

Good romance anime/manga please?

Question:

Okay so I really want a good romance anime/manga but please nothing like school rumble or little kids. Something set with high school students where its about the girl and the guy is really hot and everybody wants him. I want something like :kaichou wa maid sama,special A,bakura ga ita,happy hustle high. I LOVED happy hustle high so something like that. these are the ones ive seen:

kaichou wa maid sama
special a
bakura ga ita
kare kano
itazura na kiss
skip beat
kimi ni todoke
ouran high school host club
fruits baskets
ghost hunt

ive seen a lot more but i can think of them right now hahaha. anyway something very romantic with an actual kinda serious relaionship but not to much drama or comedy. main focus on romance please :D
p.s. sorry for being so picky but something where the relationship actually goes some where :D

Answer:

Lovely Complex - Romantic comedy story about a very tall girl and very short guy. I like it because it's very funny and simple.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Com

in manga & anime

Can I visit Japan with a criminal record?

Question:

I got a felony 6 years ago when I was 18 years old for possession of narcotics with intent for sale. I never got in trouble with the law again and am no longer on probation.

Will Japan allow me to visit?

Answer:

All I will say is that there are a lot of people in your situation who visit Japan simply by answering 'NO' to the question relevant to criminal convictions. Not saying it is a good thing to do, but it is more or less impossible for immigration to check each and every tourist's criminal record in their home country.

What does Anata no ryōhō neji mean? Translate from Japanese to English?

Question:

Answer:

Anata no="your"
ryoho might means either "both" or "remedy".
neji might be "screw".

After all, the sentence doesn't make any sense.

Can nonjapanese citizens marry in japan?

Question:

I'm a u.s. Citezen stationed in japan and would like to marry my Filipino citizen fiancé. She's still in the Philippines and has never been to japan.

Answer:

It depends on what you mean by getting married.

You can have a wedding ceremony in Japan.

But if neither of you is Japanese, you can't submit marriage documents to Japanese authorities. You have to submit it to US Embassy or something.

How should I go about living in Japan?Please Help!?

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I want to be able to live in Japan and start working toward that dream.Im about to finish highschool with a standard diploma.Im currently learning japanese by myself online and I do plan to visit the country as a trip/vacation.Also I plan to become a type of doctor.However through online I can tell its hard.VISAs,college,jobs,money/finances, and laws.My general question is how should I make my dream a reality/make myself more desirable to Japan?Please answer my following questions and/or offer any advise or a dose of reality even if its negative.So Im going to be going to college soon to start becoming a doctor.Would it be best for my dream to go right into college in Japan or go to college in the USA?Also my highschool offers a free 2 years in a local community college.So should I go do those 2 years and then a Japanese college?Also should I take a language school and what kind of tests do I need to take to get in a Japanese school?As stated I plan to become a type of doctor and Im planning on 6 years of college.Now for more questions.What can I expect for jobs?Im willing to work as an english teacher for a little if that gets me in the door but can I live as a doctor?What kind of VISAs/citizenship should I apply for?If not permanent can I live there on and off for the rest of my life?Should I expect any discrimination as a white American?I didnt add any cute characters XD or anything but I hope someone can help me!Please drop an answer.I will vote for best answer and be gratefull!

Answer:

Radiation idiots: You're probably more at risk from radiation poisoning in the countries you live in than Japan as Japan has lower natural background radiation levels than many other places.

That said, your best bet is to do 4 years of college in the USA. During those 4 years learn Japanese fluently. Then go to grad school in Japan. That will get you 2-4 years on your way to your 5 needed to be a resident of Japan. It should also give you some footholds into getting a job.

The most important thing to take away from this is that you NEED to speak Japanese FLUENTLY for this to be feasible. Even then the Japanese will avoid hiring a foreigner for a job if they can.

Nice rural city in japan with an international school and work for a highschooler?

Question:

okay well its been my dream to go to japan watching those anime's and all the relationships that happen in them are in rural cities. So i am asking what is a nice place to go and stay that will be good fora highschooler and his friend to live and work

Answer:

You can obtain a student visa if you get accepted in a university or high school, has house/apartment you can stay in & has money to support your stay. Otherwise, you won't be able to live your "dream life in a rural city." Best rural cities are in Tohoku region, but as we all know the Miyagi-ken was hit by a tsunami and Fukushima-ken has nuclear crisis. So some of alternative rural cities could be in Okayama, Nagano, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, etc.

[watching those anime's and all the relationships that happen in them are in rural cities]
>>>What exactly do you mean by this?

Translate into Japanese please!?

Question:

Hello! This challenge was submitted to me by JustAnUke. She challenged me to speak a whole entire video in Japanese. But, since I need to translate, I will just break the rules a little and put an english version at the end. Okay, this will be fun. I've never spoken a work of Japanese in my life! Will someone please translate what I'm actually saying in the comments please?


^^^Please translate that to Japanese please! I tried to do it myself, but Google Translate is being stupid. Please and thank you!

Answer:

Hello!
こんにちは　
kon ni chi wa

This challenge was submitted to me by JustAnUke.
JustAnUkeのチャレンジに挑戦です。
JusAnUke no cha ren ji ni chou sen de su.

She challenged me to speak a whole entire video in Japanese.
そのチャレンジとは、このビデオの中で日本語しか話せないって事がルールです。
so no cha ren ji to wa, ko no bi de o no na ka de ni hon go si ka ha na se nai tte ko to ga ru-ru de su.

But, since I need to translate, I will just break the rules a little and put an english version at the end.
だけど、私は訳せないから、ちょっとルールを破って、
最後に英語バージョンをのせちゃいます。
da ke do, wa ta shi wa ya ku se na i ka ra, chotto ru-ru wo ya bu tte , sa i go ni e i go ba- jon wo no se cha i ma su.

Okay, this will be fun.
きっと面白いチャレンジになると思います。
ki tto o mo shi ro i cha ren ji ni na ru to o mo i ma su.

I've never spoken a work of Japanese in my life!
だって、私は今まで日本語を話したことなんて一度もないから。
da tte, wa ta shi wa i ma ma de ni hon go de ha na shi ta ko to nan te i chi do mo nai ka ra.

Will someone please translate what I'm actually saying in the comments please?
誰か私が言っていることを訳してくださ～い。
da re ka wa ta shi ga itte i ru ko to wo ya ku shi te ku da sa~ i.

hope it helps. i want to see you try to speak this~. have fun!! don't worry i did translate them as you wrote...

What does Onegai Ikanaide mean?

Question:

Answer:

in general, it means "Please don't go."
if you take it personal (e.g. GF <--> BF), "Please don't leave me."

What are some things that you like about Japan & some things that you dont Like about Japan(Living here only)?

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DISLIKES

I dislike that Japanese adults are always busy working & Have no free time.
Japanese do alot of pointless things just to look & keep Busy.
I dislike that Japanese students have No Money to spend.
Japan is a very stressful society & too much work & pointless work.
Japan is too much modern & new (ugly Concrete & steal everywhere)
Japanese are very introvert & have difficulty to show passion or emotion or even opinion, They lack soul.

LIKES

I like the convenience
I like the Karaoke room(じゃんぼカラオケ広場)
I like the video game centers so I can kill people on fighting games（対戦ゲーム）↓↙←↙↓↘→＋BD同時押しジューシーチキン K.O
I like the Kaiten zushi
I like the internet cafe(all you can drink)

Answer:

i lived in a small apt studio with bath and bathroom, with my wife and 2 kids, and i finally understood why people become noirooze, i understand these extreme feelings.

Best way to ship household goods from Japan. ?

Question:

I am trying to figure out what is the best and cheapest way to ship household goods from Japan. I don't have any large belongings like beds or sofas. Just clothing, scanners, printers, dog and household basics.

Does anyone know what is the best way/company to ship? What company does the military recommend for their pack-out?

Answer:

What is the cheapest and best way to send your personal items to or from Japan. You have two options available to you. You can either ship the items home or send them via air.

It really depends on three things:

How much stuff you have to send?

How long you want to wait to receive them ?

How much you want to spend?

Shipping is cheaper as price is determined by volume or size, but does take longer to reach your destination. Air is very quick but the price is determined by the weight and it can be quite expensive for a larger consignment.

If it is just a few boxes you wish to send then a courier service like TNT or FedEx would be the quickest and least expensive option. If it is more than a few boxes and quite heavy then the best option would be via a groupage/consolidated shipment. This is the least expensive option as you actually share a container rather than use your own for the shipment and therefore only pay for the space you take up in the shared container.

Unfortunately groupage/consolidated shipments are not always available and the only alternative is an LCL (Less than Container Load) shipment. These are more expensive as your consignment needs to be crated up and sent via a shared container. If you have a full household to send then you will most likely need your own Sole Use Container. Generally the contents of a 3 bedroom home will fit into a 20` Container. This is the most expensive option but you have piece of mind as you are not sharing a container and you can determine the arrival date that best suits you.

Shipping Goods from Japan http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

Japanese speakers: Tokyo Marui? How to pronounce?

Question:

Is it Ma-ruu-ee or Ma-luu-ee?

Answer:

ma ↓ ru ↑ i ↑

if you can't pronounce Japanese R sound, no one cares about it. because u r gaijin

CAN ANYONE GIVE A A LIST OF BLOODY OR TV TOKYO ANIME?

Question:

I WANT TO WATCH AN ANIME THAT IS MORE THAN 200 EPISODES

Answer:

Go to the Comics & Animation section under the Entertainment Category of ya..

Where can I buy a geisha kimono?

Question:

I want a real geisha kimono not a costume not anything like that A REAL ONE! Ive looked online for so long for them but I cant find not one! And I want the kimono to be like this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTrzHqMGc…

Answer:

Geisha kimono are very rare. Maiko kimono, like the one in that video, are even more rare. You should expect to spend several hundred dollars on one even if it is in horrible condition -- expect to spend even more for one in decent, wearable condition. In addition, you will want to do your research to make sure you're getting an actual maiko or geisha kimono for the price. Many sellers attach the word "geisha" to any kimono they get so more people can find their site when searching. Ichiroya sometimes has a few geisha hikizuri or susohiki available, mostly antiques. I have never seen them offer an authentic maiko kimono. Ryu Japan/Shinei would also be a good place to look, though I don't know if they have ever had authentic ones before. Kyoto.antiques on eBay sometimes offers a few geisha hikizuri that seem authentic to me. Search for "hikizuri" to find them. You can also sometimes find a few on Yahoo Japan Auctions, but be aware that you will have to go through a shopping service like Celga or Noppin to buy anything from them.

How would it be possible For a American Citizen to get citizenship in Japan?

Question:

While i was studying the Japanese language i thought it would be great to live there. Is it possible to get permanent citizenship, and also how would i do it?

Answer:

Possible, but very hard to do. You need to live there for over 5 years. It's more easy to get permanent resident status.
You just can't move there though. You need a full time job. To get a work visa you need a four year degree & a job offer before you get there. Also not an easy task. The only jobs we can get are those that a Japanese can't or won't do. The recent tragedy has put thousands of people out of work.

Can you recommend some good Japanese language schools for foreigners in Tokyo?

Question:

My brother, who speaks fluent Japanese, is soon moving to Tokyo to work. Our mother is planning to move in with him there and enroll in language school while there. My brother will be providing for her.

My mother does not speak Japanese yet, but is planning to take Japanese lessons back home for the next half year or so, then come to Japan on a student visa to attend language school.

In other countries, I've heard of "language school", where international students come to that country and take a full time university-level course specifically for learning the local language at an academic level... for instance Chinese language school in China or English language school in America or the UK. So I'm guessing a similar type of institution should exist in Japan?

In Tokyo, what are some good full-time Japanese language schools for foreigners (university level), which offer a 1-year or 2-year diploma program? If you can include URLs of their websites in English or information about their program, catalogue, tuition fees etc, that would be helpful.

Thank you.

Answer:

Are your brother out of his mind. I just evacuated from Japan last month because the radiation leaks.
Don't go there right now or your be suffering later.

Satoru Iwata earthquake?!?!?

Question:

Is he ok becuse of the earthquake?

Answer:

Yes, I am sure the president of Nintendo living in his nice home in Tokyo is fine. You know, considering that Tokyo didn't suffer that much damage and all. It's good to know you have your priorities in order.

Would Japan be safe for travel in the summer?

Question:

Answer:

No.
because summer is typhoon season

Are flights to Japan cheaper now or more expensive?

Question:

Answer:

You can get cheap tickets if you book package deals because of the disasters in Japan taking a big toll on the tourism industry.

Normal tickets however have not really changed.

Is 1 hour enough time to change airlines in tokyo japan?

Question:

Theres a flight in orbitz that makes you change airlines in japan and time between flight is 1 hour. if this is dangerously way too close why would they even sell this ticket?

it doesnt say change plane, it says change airlines. im coming from Phillipines to airport NRT in tokyo and it says change airlines for the flight to Washington DC....remember its not change plane its change airlines, the airline change is from nippon to united

Answer:

It depends on certain factors, such as arriving and departing at/from the same terminal, having your bags checked all the way through (and the different airlines having an agreement to do it), the air traffic at the time you are flying as well as being on-time, etc. It is possible to make a connection within an hour if all goes well, but it is uncommon for different airlines to schedule a connection in so little a period.
As to why they'd sell you such a ticket, it's because you are willing to buy it. Online places like Orbitz, Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline etc basically sell you the ticket, and as much as possible avoid doing anything more. If you need to change your flight date or anything the first thing they say is "call the airline", which is the wrong answer. Before an outbound departure any changes or refunds *must* be done by the issuing agency - since they issued the ticket in the first place. That doesn't stop their call center agents in India with fake English names from trying to dump you on the airlines though, making you wait on hold for 20-30 minutes just to have the airline say "the agent needs to do it". There's a good reason why they often refer to Travelocity as "Trouble City".
In any case, you should call United and ask if an hour is a legal connection. If not, the agency is obligated to change it free of charge, since they sold it to you as a valid connection. Unless you want to assume the risk, but if you miss the connecting flight you are on your own.

Do you think Tokyo is safe for travel right now?

Question:

With all those media crap about radiation and sorts...

Answer:

Tokyo's radiation is still lower than normal global average radiation.
but if you come to Tokyo, Tokyo will be dangerous. because you are foreigner.

Do you like Japanese eyes?

Question:

I am japanese and I hate my eyes what's so small and my eyelid looks heavy so much...
I adore the eyes of Americans........................

Answer:

First, you are not Japanese. You are Filipino from Philippines.
Second, yes I love my Japanese eyes and I know you are jealous.
Lastly, bye ^^,

Is 1 hour enough time to change airlines in tokyo japan?

Question:

Theres a flight in orbitz that makes you change airlines in japan and time between flight is 1 hour. if this is dangerously way too close why would they even sell this ticket?

Answer:

The minimum time between flights seems to be 1 hour. Remember that you will NOT have 1 hour to change airlines It will be much less time since deplaning, especially when on a large, full airplane, in itself can take at least 30 minutes.
Next, it depends on which terminal the connecting flights use. If one is arriving at Narita, and the connection leaves from Haneda, you will not have sufficient time.
Even if they use the same terminal, the location within this terminal, esp. Narita, between the airline counters can be miles away.

After deplaning, you will have about 15 ~ 20 minutes to reach your connecting flight.
Be sure that your luggage will be transferred automatically, otherwise you will NOT have enough time.

To my liking, 1 hr is way too close and not enough time for comfortable travel.

Can you tell me what is the title of the song Gackt sing here :?

Question:

tell me what is the title of the song Gackt singing here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkzGz079aOQ :] tnx :]

Answer:

"Tsuki no uta" (song of the moon) and "Soleil" (Sun).

How can I say in Japanese....?

Question:

He doesn't care (for example - ....about me)
I care about this.

I totally cannot find in Japanese any word that woul bring up this meaning!
like someone care or doesn't care about some things!
How to say that?

Please help!

Answer:

how about insted of using "to care," use "to be interested in ??"

興味（が）ない　kyoumi (ga) nai=not interested in

彼は私に興味がない　kare wa watashi ni kyoumi ga nai ＝He is not interested in me

興味（が）あるkyoumi (ga) aru= interested in

私は音楽に興味がある watashi wa ongaku ni kyoumi ga aru＝I am interested in music.

hope it helps

Why do Japanese men look like asian women?

Question:

They have small eyes, small wide square jaws , short squatted bodies similar to a midget (don't know if that is masculine or feminine but it isn't pretty). They have the plastic face that almost looks like a unborn fetus. even there body resemble that of a 9 year old boys.
not only that but they look & act submissive like women. its like there is no such thing as an asian man, ,there are only Asian women & slightly more Masculine Asian women.
The slightly more masculine asian women dont hold a candle towards western men & they never will.

Answer:

If "there is no such thing as an asian man," why could the Asians successfully kick out those bloody western imperialists out of Asia right after WWII? Why could those poorly-armed Vietnamese win the war against the overwhelming power of US military? Compared with western barbarians, Asians are small and less masculine as far as physical structure goes, but their brains and spirits are incredibly strong, which is far beyond your imagination, if you have any.

Having said that (because I have to answer your Q in accordance with YA rule), I would like to add my personal opinions about your infamous, nonsense and nasty Qs.
1) I've read some other Qs of yours, but none of them made me mad.
2) I have no idea why other ppl call you a troll despite the fact that they are having a good time by giving you a hard time as your Qs had intended.
3) They should express appreciation for your Qs, instead.
4) By the way, what happened to your other Qs? Were they deleted by YA or removed by yourself?

What can I expect in Japan?

Question:

In comparitive to America?
In my mind, I see that Japanese Mannerisms are better than American mannerisms.
Would that be a correct statement?
I am learning Japanese, so how would a Japanese person react to an American having great speech in their native tongue?

Answer:

I don't know what kind of expectations you looking for. Neither I can give you a comparison to USA as I have never live in USA for long (Only stayed there for 2 months), but you can expect that culturally it is totally very different here depending on the city you will visit. Japanese mannerisms tend to be polite and traditional than Americans. Most Japanese are taught well by their parents on how to respond to people. An average Japanese would find it amazing I think if they hear a white speaking good Japanese. Maybe they'll instantly love you for that. But it depends on the person.

Does ' suki ya nen mean ' i love you or '' aishiteru'' ?!?

Question:

Answer:

yep!
but "suki ya nen" just means "i like ___"
so the ___ could be anything but usually it means "i love you"

THEY ALSO SEND ME A APPLIVATION IN THERE HOTEL...WILL I SEND IT TO THEM OR NOT?

Question:

PLEASE HELP ME TO IDENTIFY IF IT IS TRUE OR NOT

Answer:

Your question makes no sense whatsoever. Add some details or just run along.