How long would it take to send something to kitakyushu, fukuoka, japan from michigan?

Question:

i have a friend in kitakyushu, i live in michigan, and i wanted to send her a letter. about how long do you think it would take for her to receive it if i sent it out tomorrow?

Answer:

About a week. 98 cents an ounce to send.

Is this sentence correct? 皆一度奈良公園に行くべきです。?

Question:

I'm trying to say, everyone should go to Nara park once, in japanese.

Answer:

皆さんも一度奈良公園に行くとよいと思います。
（～を訪れる・～に行かれる・～に出かけられる is more polite）

I mean, Storm is correct.

*if you talk to your friends/classmates, みなさんも(polite)、みんなも（casual）
も here describes "(I've been there, you should go,) TOO"
*みなさんも行くべき everyone (each of you) also should go
* みなさんで行くべき means ”you should go all together (except for me)”
皆で（みんなで）：http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E7%9A%86%…
*皆（ みんな）一緒に行くべき means "WE/THEY should go (all together)"

----------- to add;
*Why do みなさんで行く(you go together) and みんなで行く(we/they go together) make a difference?
--> みなさん（coming from 皆様）is an ’honoric’ word for 'everyone' that you're not supposed to be included.
http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E7%9A%86%…

How to say these sentences in Japanese?

Question:

- "I love to dance. I dance at home ever day. I dance in the morning by myself."
- "I always watch TV every day at home. I watch TV by myself or with my family and friends."
- "I sometimes go swimming at my grandparent's. I swim with my grandparents or my mom."
- "I'm always at home listening to music on my iPod. I listen to music in my room by myself."
- "I play a musical instrument often. I play it at home in the evening by myself."
- "I'm always at home surfing the net on my laptop. There's not one day I'm not on the computer."
- "I often like to draw at my desk in my room. I draw either by myself or with my sister."
- "I play my Nintendo often at my house. I play it in the evening with my sister."
- "I study Japanese every day at home. I like to study by myself in my room on my desk."
- "I love to sleep. I sleep every day at home in my room in the evening."
- "I'm often at home on the computer watching anime. I like to watch anime by myself or with my friends on the weekend."
- "I sometimes play video games with my sister at home. Though on the weekends I like to play video games with my friends."

Answer:

use www.translate.google.com

What's Japanese expression for "old fashioned"? (not modern)?

Question:

If you want to call someone: "He is very old fashioned, he wouldn't be interested in modern things."
Or "I am a bit old-fashioned".

Answer:

It depends on context.

If you want to talk about a person, you can use 古風 kofu.

>"I am a bit old-fashioned".
私は少々古風なもので
watashi wa shosho kofu na monode

What could Japan have done to prevent so much damage/death from the earthquake/tsunami?

Question:

Answer:

1) Earthquakes: most of modern Japanese buildings are well prepared for strong earthquakes. In fact, 90% of the people were killed by tsunami, not by the quake itself.
2) Tsunami: 35m-high tsunami this time was totally unprecedented and unpredictable to our regret. .
3) Nuclear power plant accident: could have been prevented if our government and the electric power company in question were cautious enough. The whole nation knows that it was a man-made disaster, not a natural disaster.

Plan to prevent future disasters for Japan?

Question:

If the earthquake were to happen in the future to Japan, with the same effects (tsunami, nuclear explosion, etc.)
What would be a good plan to prevent so much damage as this time?

Answer:

There was no nuclear explosion. Vented hydrogen exploded and damaged the exterior of the building but didn't spread any nuclear fuel around because that was (and is) in the containment vessels. The exterior building walls are not part of the containment system.

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…
Historical status:
http://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/2011…

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

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

A question for Japanese teens...?

Question:

How would your parents react if you dated someone who is not Japanese? Just curious.

Answer:

I have dated boys who are not Japanese; and, to be honest, my parents didn't really care. Of course, my father himself married an American woman, so I'm "half Japanese"... But my father, honestly, is very far from being Americanized. He's proud to be Japanese. But when it comes to love, as he sees it, race doesn't matter. That's the way he went about marrying my mother, and my parents have always told me the same. Even if it's childish, teenage "love"- I don't care about where one is from. I care about that person as an individual.

This is just how I was raised. My current boyfriend, for instance, is Korean-Chinese. But we (my family and I) don't see him as Korean-Chinese. We see him as human. Labels don't matter.

How is the city of Tokyo after the earthquake?

Question:

I've always loved Japanese culture, and have always wanted to visit Tokyo. But how is it in its current state?

Answer:

Just about the same as it was before the quake. No major damages. Things are just about back to normal. The only issue is there maybe more rolling blackouts during the summer as more people will be using more power.

What is the current rate of natural increase of Japan?

Question:

Answer:

The population growth rate of Japan is −0.22%.

Considering that Japan doesn't accept many immigrants, that's pretty much the natural "decrease."

Japan's population=127,076,183
127,076,183*0.0022=279 567.603
279,567 less every year.

Need to find the name of a song?

Question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Il9dt-5…

Answer:

京大柔道部遠征歌　Kyoudai Judo bu Ensei ka:
Kyoto University Judo team's song of touring.
No CD nor online download is available, as far as I know.

Wheelchair accessible (and affordable) lodging in Okinawa?

Question:

I would like to visit family for an extended stay near Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan. Any suggestions for an affordable place that is also wheelchair accessible? My concern is the bathroom - an accessible shower - and an accessible toilet. Does the military offer on-base lodging for visitors - or is this only for military personnel? Thanks!

Answer:

Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Okinawa would be an option?;
for further info : http://www.usmc-mccs.org/lodging/okinawa…

I want to know about japan?

Question:

i heard that japan is planning to ban lolicon i want to know a few things
1 is it true/confirmed
2 will it affect anime and manga
3is there any way i can stop them if it is true

Answer:

There is more than 1 development/movement of that kind. The answer depends on which one you are talking about.

The most recent development is, they started blocking online child porn on April 22nd.

Choume and banchi in japan?

Question:

how do i find the choume and the banchi in japanese areas? will they be on maps? should i ask locals?

Answer:

If you have the exact address in Japanese, try to search here:
http://maps.google.co.jp/

If the address goes ○丁目 x番 (○ - x), ○丁目 should be appearing on the map.

How would you write "Happy 21st Wedding Anniversary" in Japanese?

Question:

No romaji or online translators please. Native and/or fluent Japanese speakers please. Thank you!

Answer:

結婚21周年おめでとうございます
kekkon nijuisshunen omedetougozaimasu

Is this sentence correct? 東大寺を見る時凄くぼーっとさせりました。?

Question:

I'm trying to say that" when I saw Todaiji I was in total awe (shock)? Please help me.
thank you very much.

Answer:

東大寺を見たときにはジーンとしました。
ジーンと：http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E3%81%98%…

……は ショックを受けました could be alright, too.

Using uk laptop in Japan?

Question:

I want to use my laptop in Japan. The problem is over the connections. There are simple connectors available that allow three prong English plug to use a two prong Japanese socket. Problem is that all such adaptors say you can't use an earthed product with them. My laptop is earthed. Help!

Answer:

It is perfectly fine. My friends from the UK and Singapore have used their 3 prong plugs on a 2 prong socket with an ordinary travel adaptor without any problems. The reason why the UK has a 3 prong plug is due to the higher voltage that it uses (220V) as opposed to 110V which is used in Japan and the US.

All laptops are double insulated (which means its classified as Class II), the sign should be two boxes, one box inside the other. Check the back of your laptop for this, it should be there. This means that your laptop is not earthed, despite the fact that it uses a 3 prong plug.

How is the Fukushima nuclear plant doing?

Question:

Any updated news on the plant? And also, the entire devastation from the tsunami?

Answer:

While details of the damage to the nuclear fuel at the site are not known, it appears that more total fuel damage has occurred during this accident than all previous reactor accidents combined.

The hydrogen explosions and release of radioactivity at Fukushima are evidence of rupture and burning of the fuel cladding in some of the reactors and spent fuel pools. There is speculation about fuel melting and relocating, but this can’t yet be confirmed.

The Fukushima accident has been rated at the highest level (7) of the International Atomic Energy Agency scale used to rank serious accidents; the Chernobyl accident also is rated as a 7.

Each level differs from the previous level by a factor of 10 increase in the amount of radioactive iodine-131 (I-131) released to the environment. Due to the failure of containment structures in the Chernobyl reactor, all of the I-131 released from fuel damaged in that accident went into the atmosphere, while containment in the Fukushima reactors has allowed only a fraction of the I-131 released from the fuel to escape.

The Three Mile Island nuclear accident was rated as a 5 on this scale.

In late March, workers discovered very highly contaminated water in the basements of the turbine buildings and in trenches under the reactor buildings of Units 1, 2, and 3. The amount is estimated at nearly 70,000 tons of water. The water outside the reactor buildings came primarily from a crack in building 2. That water was said to have a very high radiation level—1 sievert/hour at the surface of the water—which is high enough to cause acute radiation sickness after a short exposure. Some of that water flowed into the ocean for a period of at least a week before the leak was fixed. As a result, this water led to significant contamination of the ground around the reactors and of water off the coast.

Status of the Reactors

Currently all reactors and pools are being cooled, although normal cooling systems have not been restored. They will require active cooling for many months or years because of the high levels of radioactivity in the fuel they contain.

Workers are now able to inject fresh water directly into reactors 1, 2, and 3 and into spent fuel pools 1 and 2. However, they are still shooting water toward the spent fuel pools at Units 3 and 4 from a long pipe connected to a truck to keep water in the pools.

Over the past week or two, workers have been pumping nitrogen into the primary containment vessel of Unit 1. This concern about the presence of hydrogen implies there is also concern that fuel damage is still occurring. This measure is also being considered for the reactors at Units 2 and 3, but Unit 1 has had a higher temperature and pressure and is getting attention first.

From NY Times

Reactor 1

There was a partial meltdown of the reactor’s fuel assemblies (about 55 percent of the fuel was damaged, according to latest estimates) and radioactive materials have leaked into the environment, in large but unknown quantities. The steel reactor core may have been breached by molten fuel.

Reactor 2

There was a partial meltdown of the reactor’s fuel assemblies (about 35 percent was damaged, according to the latest estimates) and molten fuel may have breached the reactor’s steel core. An explosion has damaged part of the primary containment vessel around the core, allowing large amounts of highly radioactive water used to cool the reactor to leak out.

Reactor 3

The reactor used uranium and plutonium, which produces more toxic radioactivity. There was a partial meltdown of the reactor’s fuel assemblies (about 30 percent was damaged, according to the latest estimates) and the reactor containment vessel may have been damaged. The spent fuel pool may also have become uncovered.

Reactor 4

The reactor was empty at the time of the earthquake, but the fuel was in a spent fuel pool that may have been uncovered, causing a partial meltdown and the release of radioactive materials. An explosion and fire have damaged the building.

Reactor 5 and 6

The reactor is shut down and the building is not damaged. As power has been restored, concern about that this part of the facility has abated.

For more info, check link.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/…

Planning first trip to Japan? (People who have been?)?

Question:

My husband and I want to take a trip to Japan in maybe 2-3 years and I wanted to get a rough idea of locations, places to stay, things to do, prices, etc. I know its a little early, but I figure if I learn a little over time, I won't be overwhelmed when it comes time to actually start making reservations, etc. So I need some advice:

What are the best places to visit? Ways to travel? Places to stay? Etc? We want to experience as much of Japan as possible. We want to see old temples and the like, but also experience modern things. Some traditional stuff as well as new and quirky (I hear there's a ramen museum in Tokyo?? lol) I just need a starting place.

Any help???

Answer:

The must see cities in Japan are Tokyo and Kyoto. Attractions in Tokyo include the Asakusa district famous for Sensoji temple and Nakamise shopping street; Meiji Shrine; The Imperial Palace; Ginza and Harajuku. Read more on Tokyo here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Kyoto offers the full traditional Japanese cultural experience. Kyoto is renowned for its abundance of delicious Japanese food & cuisine and historical importance. Kyoto attractions include Kiyomizudera; Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion); Ginkakuji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion); Nijo Castle; and Heian Shrine.
Read more on Kyoto here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

I also recommend Nara which is close to Kyoto
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Hiroshima is a great experience and very moving
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Takayama in Gifu is a smaller some say more charming version of Kyoto
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

How do I become shogun of Japan?

Question:

It's my ambition

Answer:

just show your guns!
get it? show gun?
nevermind! u people r horrible.

Is it safe to buy ebay items from japan now with the radiation?

Question:

It's kind of a stupid question as everything is checked in airports but again I would like to have a second opinion!

Answer:

r u kidding me??
u cant afford to buy anything..

Japanese Help! What does this phrase mean (Japanese)?

Question:

Kireina fūkeidesu ne! Sugoidesu. Ichiban hidari no mori to mizuumi ga utsu~tsu teru shashin ga sukidesu. Hokuōrashii fūkeida to omoimasu.

Answer:

What a nice landscape ! Wonderful. I love the leftmost landscape photo. which depict woods and a lake. It's like unique scenery of North Europe.

Where can I buy Gothic & Lolita Bible here in Philippines?

Question:

Answer:

I'm afraid that you're going to have to find another lolita who owns and is selling them, or purchase them online. Besides eBay and Amazon, I suggest checking out the EGL Community Sales, and J-List.com to order.

Question regarding history?

Question:

I have a bit of an embarassing question.
I'm interested in the overall s ex history of Japan as well as of its male/male relationships. I've been studying Japanese history quite intensely but I haven't been able to find anything on the above mentioned topics.
What I'd like to know more about is the actual and hidden relationships in the households, like between masters and butlers (that makes the second half of thr 19th century, the first half of the 20th, I suppose), and also relationships between the households.

The time of interest is 19th-1st half of the 20th centuries, because books barely contain any information on that topic for those times.

Answer:

would "feminism in Japan" help a bit?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminism_in…

If [共有したい秘密があります] means "There is a secret I want to share," then...?

Question:

what if, instead of the verb [共有する] being in the tai-form, it is in the diction form, and the sentence becomes, [共有する秘密があります], wouldn't the meaning change to "There is a secret which likes to share"?

Now I know meaning of the second sentence sounds a little weird, but grammatically, it should be correct right?

Recall that "relative clause" modifies nouns, and in Japanese, it sits in front of a noun, and correct me if I'm wrong, the verb MUST be the DICTION FORM. For example:

There is a girl who eats - 食べる女の子があります。

ok, for the sake of my attempt to clarify what i'm asking, i will use the verb "to share" which is 共有する.

now if I say:
共有する女の子があります, then the meaning of this sentence is "There is a girl who shares".

now what if I change the diction verb to tai-form:
共有したい女の子があります。 Then is the meaning of this sentence "There is a girl WHO wants to share" or "there is a girl whom I (ME, MYSELF) want to share"

Do you see the difference meaning of each sentence? the first sentence means it is the GIRL who do the sharing, not me. And the second sentences means it is ME MYSELF that do the sharing.

after I do a comparison of the two sentences,
共有したい秘密があります
and
共有したい女の子があります

I thought that it would mean "there is a whom I want to share." But if this true, then how do I say that there is something/someone which/who wants to do something?

say, There is a girl who wants to share?

p.s, please look back at your rely. I might add some details. Thanks in advanced!

Answer:

There is a cow which eats (something を）食べる牛がいます。

There is a cow which wants to eat （somethingを）食べたがっている牛がいます。


There is a cow which I want to eat 私が食べたい牛がいます。

共有する秘密があります。 there is a secret which we share. (We have shared)

共有したい秘密があります。there is a secret I would like to share. (We do not share at the moment)

Can I fly to Naha Airport in Okinawa, japan without having military clearence?

Question:

If I fly to Okinawa, japan and land at the Naha airport in Okinawa do I have to have military clearence to be able to land there?

Answer:

Of course you can.

Neither Okinawa nor Naha are military bases. But you will find them all over Okinawa.

Okinawa is sovereign Japanese territory with its own civilian airport in Naha. It's a major tourist destination for Japanese not going abroad.