I'd like to ask people in japan?

Question:

do japanese stars singers athletes like to marry a white person,in china it is commom

Answer:

Some of Japanese celebrities marry with western people. But majority of them do not.

How to say this in japanese, help?

Question:

how to write "(name) seems cuter with 1 extra (letter)" in japanese.

Answer:

(name) はもう１文字あるともっと可愛くなるよ。
name wa mou ichimoji aruto motto kawaiku naruyo

What would be some recommended things to take with me to Japan?

Question:

Like what are some things they may not have in japan that they have in the U.S.?

Answer:

Bringing electronics? Does the power cord have 3 prongs? Bring a shape changing outlet plug to convert it to just 2 prongs as Japanese outlets have only 2. This would be ideal for things like laptops. Don't worry about electrical currents, voltages are pretty much the same as the USA (close enough that no harm will come to your electronic device, and most laptops are designed to take a charge from anywhere in the world these days anyway).

Are there really Foreigner cemeteries in Japan?

Question:

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

Answer:

Yes. But you cannot be buried there, because these cemeteries are left for historical purposes and do not accept new burials.

dead foreigners are sent back to their home countries.

Can you repeat a grade in japan?

Question:

Also, do the japanese move up a grade after summer like in the USA?

Answer:

Only if you physically miss so many days of school. You could technically be made to stay in the same class if your academic grade is poor, but that almost never happens in reality.

Japanese school year starts in April, so you move up a grade at that time with everybody else in the same class.

What are the wooden planks at Japanese graves?

Question:

At Japanese graves, I've seen long, narrow wooden planks with writing running down them, usually standing upright behind the grave.

I was just wondering what these are, and what they represent.

Thanks :D

Answer:

They are called sotoba 卒塔婆 and have two functions: to mark the grave (like a tombstone) and as a very simplified representation of stupa (a sort of Buddhist monument and the origin of the word).

sotoba (Japanese)
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8D%92%E…

stupa
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupa

How to dress for a Japanese festival? And where to get it online?

Question:

Originally we (my boyfriend, his twin sister, and I) were going to go a cherry blossom festival back in March, but it was canceled. There will be a festival held next month for a Japan relief fund raiser, and the two geniuses want to dress up. My boyfriend's sister, who is really into to the culture and everything, already has her own. My boyfriend and I don't know what we're looking for, or where to look for it.
I'd prefer online, but I don't want to go on eBay or Amazon. The boyfriend and I don't want to match, and he is amazingly short; I am 6'2", he is 4'10"
Any suggestions of what we should be looking for or have a site to pass on?

Answer:

If you are looking for Yukata or Kimono, (japanese dress for Men and Women) you can look up Rakuten.co.jp. They are online shops in Japan, and there are shops that send items internationally. but if you want to get them for this festival, then you might want to order them now. it will take longer for shipping.
normally Yukata is one size but there are sites that have taller size or small size items for you and your bf.

http://search.rakuten.co.jp/borderless/m…

above link should be already showing all the shops ships internationally. there are some goodie bag promotion that you can buy which includes all the necessary items. however there are some that you cannot choose the yukata and they will choose for you according your preferences. just try to look around and see if you can get what you want. it can be little tricky in japanese, but some shops for english so good luck!

hope it helps~.

Is Airi Suzuki in C-ute and Buono at the same time?

Question:

Both groups are still releasing new songs and she is in both groups. She doesn't have to stick to only one group?

Answer:

She's a member of both groups. But it's what her agency ordered her to do. So it's just their decision. Not her personal decision.

Moving house in japan (Kansai)?

Question:

I might be moving house soon, and as I have quite a lot of stuff (fridges, bookcases, bed etc) Im looking into hiring a removal company to help.

Does anyone know ...

a - of any companies which are reputable or you could personally recommend?
b - how much it will cost on average?

I will be moving within the same area, and I am currently on the 3rd floor of an apartment with an elevator, If that makes a difference.

I would normally just do it myself, but I have a small child and a lot of stuff...

Answer:

I moved several times while in Japan, I can't remember the company but they had a two price tier. One for boxed, ( or cardboard wrapped ) one for un boxed. Boxed was cheaper.
On one occasion I actually wrapped the Fridge ( I know, cheapskate me ) The removal men where not too happy at first but after a bit of friendly persuasion they took it as a boxed item.

BTW, this company didn't take the items from A to B, They took them to a depot first and then delivered, it took several days.

I would suggest getting a few prices before deciding.

Edit; Just a thought. In the U.K. we have a " Van & Man" service, Amongst other things they do a small load delivery service. Perhaps someone can put you in touch with a similar service in Japan.

How serious is the radiation risk in Japan, REALLY?

Question:

I've heard conflicting info from my husband about it.
I know you can't always trust the media to tell the entire truth. I've heard 2 sides to the story, and I don't know what to believe... Is it really so bad in Japan, that I shouldn't return? My mom's 100% convinced if I go back, I'll put myself and my 3 & 1/2 month-old baby at risk.

Answer:

There is no danger except areas around Fukushima Nuke.

Non Japanese born in Japan question?

Question:

My daughter was born in Japan, but only has a certificate of birth abroad as her father was american. Can she still have a Japanese birth certificate?

Answer:

I think you need to register the birth in Japan, but that doesn't mean citizenship. Is the mother a native Japanese ?

Okinawa or Mainland Japan-Study Abroad?

Question:

Hello!

I was offered the chance to study abroad in Japan this summer. I can choose to be placed either in Okinawa (islands south of Mainland Japan), or on Mainland Japan. For the mainland, I do not know where I'd be placed, all I know is that I'd be anywhere south of Tokyo (away from the nuclear power plant).

I am torn between which I should choose. Either will be a great experience, just different. I was wondering if someone can explain to me the cultural, linguistic, and overall differences between Okinawa and mainland Japan? Any information would be helpful with my decision. Thank you!

Answer:

First of all, the Okinawan people as a whole, do not hate Americans. There is a small number of people who would like to see the American bases (plural) moved off Okinawa...mainly the Marine bases, but the majority of Okinawans are indifferent to their presence. In fact, the largest protest against the bases numbered about 30,000 people. There are 1.3 MILLION people on Okinawa so where were the rest of them?

As to all military living on base, that is not true either. Although it has mandated by the military that all new incoming people live on base as of last year, those already living off base were not and will not be forced to move on base. Additionally, the revenue from those rentals help the Okinawan economy, as the mainland Japanese don't really care that much about Okinawa or Okinawans...why the bases are there in the first place. That makes the base issue very touchy. Add to the biased media reporting of American criminal activity over local criminal activity, it may be perceived that Americans are not liked there. BTW, most of the anti-base folk are paid by Japanese mainland land speculators who want to get their hands on the land the bases sit on ....away from the current owners...the Okinawan people. I know that's TMI, but you should know the truth.

As to which you should choose, it is an apples/oranges choice. While Okinawa is part of Japan, its people are not ethnically Japanese. They speak Japanese and also their native language known a "hogan". Their culture markedly different from mainland Japanese culture. For example, you will see a lot more shorts and jeans than women in business suits like you would see on the mainland. The people of Okinawa are a lot more laid back and of course there are the beaches and the great weather. Okinawa is just breathtaking and there is a lot to do with festivals and nightlife..

All that being said, a big disadvantage of Okinawa is the availability of public transportation. Unlike the mainland where you can catch a train or the subway, Okinawa has neither. All Okinawa has is bus and taxi service throughout the island and the bus doesn't always go where you need to go. Taxis can get expensive. There is also the monorail in Naha, the capital city, but it too has a very limited route...mainly from the airport to the tourist areas of Naha.

Mainly Japan will be easier for you to get around in than Okinawa, unless you make a friend with a car, which means it will be easier for you to see a lot more of the mainland on your own than you can on Okinawa. You could ride the shinkansen or go to Nara or Kyoto and experience true Japan. However, since you have no idea where you would be on the mainland,

I suggest you read any Japan guide books you can find online to help make your decision.

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

Question:

Boku wa chūgakkō jidai wa kendō buindeshita. Demo, kendō sonomono ya renshū nitaishite fu majimedeshita. Gaburiera-san wa majime ni mukiatte iru ndesu ne. Kentō o inorimasu.

Answer:

When i was in middle school, i was a member of Kendo club.
but i was never serious about Kendo itself or practicing to be better at kendo.
Gabriela-san, you seem to be serious about kendo. I wish you a best of luck.

hope it helps.

Kids/Teen websites in Japan? 10 points!?

Question:

Hi :)
I really like Japanese culture xD and I wanted to know if there were any kid/teen sites in Japan? Nothing like Myspace Japan, or Facebook Japan, or even Yahoo Japan kids. Something simlare to... something like Bebo, or Kidzworld.com. Some place where you can chat and post videos and make your own profile. Thank you. 10 pts. for best answer.

Answer:

You are not allowed to join Mixi if you are under 15.

Japanese society does not like social networking for kids because there were many troubles in the past. So if you are looking for a place where they can "chat and make profiles", there are none.

Japan GT touring cars dates?

Question:

I want to take my boyfriend to Japan this year as a surprise. He mentioned something about GT (grand torismal) a car show. Anyone know anything about this and when this would be showing in Japan? and where?

Answer:

I think he's talking about Super GT.
http://supergt.net/en/

Red light district in Japan?

Question:

Where are the red light district in Tokyo and Osaka ?

Answer:

Kabukicho in Tokyo, Osaka I don't know. Kawasaki has a lot of that sort of thing-try near the bicycle track. They don't give a rat's posterior if you are Japanese or not there.

Japanese help please!?

Question:

what does it mean
日本語上手ね

thanks x

:)

Answer:

it means "you're good at japanese"
nihongo jyouzu ne
にほんごじょうずね

(:

Help with Japanese birthday card!?

Question:

Can Anybody please help me traduce this to english,
I know that the first 3 syllables in pink mean Chihiro (girl's name..)
i'd really like to figure out the brown-ish part and the blue-ish on the very bottom :) thanks. x

Here's the pic: http://tinypic.com/r/2ytzmad/7

Answer:

This is from spirited away-Sen to Chihiro no Kami Kakushi, isn't it?

it says,
Chihiro
Genki de ne
Mata Aou ne
Risa

To Chihiro
Take care of yourself
Lets meet again
by Risa

it is not a Birthday card, it is a good-bye card as you can see, because in the story, Chihiro is moving to a new place.

good luck!

Questions about Japan?

Question:

I'm doing a MUN (mock united nations) and my country is Japan. I need to do a project on it but I can't seem to find answers to these questions:

-Example of names of military "hardware"
-Friendly borders?
-Worst enemy?
-All of Japan's major problems?

If you could answer these, it would help a lot.

Answer:

-Example of names of military "hardware": Self Defense Force?
-Friendly borders? : Japan does not have national border on land.
-Worst enemy?: North Korea?

How can i make a living in Japan?

Question:

I really have no degrees and slight education, but am willing to work.
And live in below average conditions. My question is, what will i be able to do? Can i find a job that can at least get me enough to live on? And can i maybe get a job that i can build up on??

Answer:

If you can't make a living in the US, you can't make it in Japan either.
For you, it is 100 times more difficult to survive in Japan, to say the least.
I suggest you go to some rural villages in Laos, Cambodia or the Philippines, or the jungle in Papua New Guinea where you don't need to work to survive.

Shintoism question: Can someone give me about info about the the "san hikari" {Also known as "three lights)?

Question:

Shintoism question: Can someone give me about info about the the "san hikari" {Also known as "three lights)

Answer:

As far as I know, it's "San Koh" 三光 which means three lights. It could be also read "san hikari", but it's less common way to read.

Three lights are: Sun, Moon, and the Stars..... The Stars usually means the Wain / Big dipper, or sometime the polar star. People believed these stars had mysterious power.
These lights rake all over the world; day and night, and give right direction to people who lost.
These three lights are icon of grandioso, universal and unlimited eternal majesty of deities.

San Koh, is usually written 三光　(three light), but it sometime written 三皇 which means three emperors.
Some shrines enshrine these three lights and crested three lights:
http://www.chibajinja.com/060mon.html
http://www.genbu.net/sinmon/hi.htm

Can someone translate this to japanese?

Question:

I take back everything bad I have ever said or thought about you. I get frustrated easily so I do things I regret. But after I calm down I always realize how stupid and crazy I was for thinking those things. Sometimes it amazes me how bad and crazy I am to think of those things. i wish I could go back time and change the stupid things I have said, done or thought. I’ll try and be a better person. thank you for everything you've done for me. I really do appreciate it

Answer:

今まで言ったあなたの悪口や、
あなたのことについて不快に思ったことをすべて取り消したい。
私は短気だから、考えずにものを言っていつも後悔する。
いつも後になって落ち着いて考えると、
なぜあんなことを考えていた自分の愚かさに気が付く。
時々、自分の幼稚な考えにびっくりすることがある。
できれば、時間を元に戻して、
今まで言った事、した事、思ったことをやり直したい。
がんばって、もっと素直な人になります。
今まで私のために本当にありがとう。
あなたが私にしてくれた全部のことに感謝します。

I want to erase everything i said bad about you, and thought about you.
I'm short tempered, so i say things withou thinking and regret them later.
but after i calm down i realize how stupid i was.
sometimes i amaze myself for how childish i am.
i wish i could turn back the time and change all the stupid things i've said, done, or thought.
i will try and be a better person.
thank you for everything you've done for me. I really do appreciate it

I changed a bit.
hope it helps

In what month do stores start stocking yukata in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

They are available year round.

What does the average Japanese person think about Americans?

Question:

Answer:

I just asked my cousin who just arrived from Kagoshima and he said he thinks Americans are like Paris Hilton, Michael Jackson & Arnold the terminator, sorry we do not know to spell his last name.

Justin Bieber Tokyo tickets?

Question:

i've been desperately searching for Justin Bieber tickets (in Tokyo) i know where he is performing but i can't seem to find the tickets ANYWHERE!!
anyone got any tips on how i can find the concert tickets?? pleasse!
thank you<3

Answer:

Are you in Japan? If you are, you can buy the tickets from Lawson. Just key in this number at the ticket kiosk. 0570-084-635

But first you'll have to reserve your tickets at the website: http://l-tike.com/pc/d1/AA01G04F1.do?txt…

If you're not in Japan, you won't be able to purchase the tickets. (physical purchase needed)

What does this mean in Japanese?

Question:

傍らで毛布にくるまっていた三毛猫とともに目覚めさせられた
Can u please explain bit by bit sorry

Answer:

The calico cat at my side and I, nestled in under the blanket, were both awakened.

katawara de mofu ni kurumatte ita mikke neko to tomo ni mezamesaserareta.

I'm not a native speaker, but I believe this is what the person is saying. In a lot of Japanese sentences, the subject of the sentence must be assumed because it is not necessarily included in the sentence. I think the subject of the sentence is "I," but if you had given the whole paragraph instead of just one sentence, it would be easier to guess.

I think it's "I" because of the use of the phrase "tomo ni" --it means together, at the same time, etc. So me and the cat both were awakened.

The first verb modifies the mikke (3 colored) calico cat, kurumaru. Past perfect: kurumatte ita.

The first word is katawara de, so the cat is to the speakers side. I assume that the speaker and the cat were both on the bed or futon nestled in the covers.

The verb there is a really hard one at the end. Me wo sameru is a collocation that means to wake up. If you live in Japan, chances are you've seen mezamashi TV, which is like the Japanese version of Good Morning America.

The trick here is that the verb is both passive and causative.

samerareta. was woken up. (if it was only passive)
samesaseta. made me wake up. (causitive, something forces you to do something, or lets you do something)
Put them together and you get samesaseraru----> samesaserareta. "was awakened" "was made to wake up."
As you can see, when you put them together (which is not that common anyway), the stem first adds causitive, then passive ending. It will always be like this.

Most verbs have shorter verbs. Verbs that end in -iru and -eru (Strong or weak verbs, I forget the terminology) take the long ending. saseru, rareru.

The stem of the verb can be found by making the present negative form, dropping the -nai, and adding saserareru. mezamesaserareru.

What is the meaning of 疑ってどうすんですか?

Question:

i know that 疑る means to doubt, どう means how, and 住む　means to live. But I can't get the meaning out of them.

Answer:

it is 疑って　どう　する　の　ですか？
どう　する　の　became どうすん　in shortened form.

疑って　means to doubt.
どう　means how / what.
する to do
の　is complement
ですか　makes the sentence question form.
It litreally means , "What would you do by douting it?"
Actual meaning is "It seems we have no choice but to trust it." , "Let's trust it.", "You are the person to trust it.", "It's better to trust it." .... ...