How much does it cost to travel by plane or train to Tokyo Japan?

Question:

I'm in Oklahoma. btw what is it like on a plane and train? And will it take long?

Answer:

I used to live in Oklahoma. you normally fly out either DFW or Houston for a direct flight to Narita. or you can go to Oklahoma city Airport and flight out from there to connect to other airports.

cost will be around $1000 to 1500(it depends on the season too) and if you are taking direct flight from DFW or Houston about 12-13 hours. but if not longer for non-direct flights.

it is really long and boring... and the seat is really small and uncomfortable! make sure to walk around in the plane every 3 hours during the flight to stretch your legs.

The hugely populated cities of Tokyo and Yokohama .................?

Question:

have grown into each other and into one of the largest cities in the world. What is this called?!
and what are the major landforms found on the asian mainland?
and how did british come to control hong kong?
and the term biodiversity belongs in which of the earth's spheres?

Answer:

Google it. You won't learn anything if you can't be bothered to do your own homework.

Do you know what song is this?

Question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdpFU1St8…

Thank you.

Answer:

title: Vampire
artist: Janne Da Arc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yilHUb-qt…

What is Japan's foreign policy? (Action, no action, neutral)?

Question:

What is Japan's foreign policy? (Action, no action, neutral)

Answer:

Prada aside, they seem to be more reactive.

Is it weird for someone having this name for Japanese? 林 有?

Question:

Is it pronounce as Hayashi Yue?

Do Japaneses use Surname or First name first?

I preferred Yue Hayashi is it incorrect?

Answer:

林-有 is a comparatively unusual name. It might be a name felt easily by the person.
My friend is 森-淑 mori-hajime. The meaning is a forest, and a gentleman.

Hayasi-yu(Not yue) shows only the state. There is a woods.

A man or the woman is often shown.

Usually,popular
a woman for 林-有子　Hayasi-yuuko.
a man for 林-有夫　Hayasi-ario,
林-有一　hayasi-yuuichi
林-有哉　hayashi-yuuya

The named thing might be abundant.
林-有哉 is a typical Japanese name.
It's means same hayasi-yu.

「ya」...
The sound is improved.
The meaning is not changed.
It is said the putting character, and is a particle that originates in China. It is often used in present age Japan.


For the friend, it often calls by the first name each other.
「Hi,yu!」(sound "yu"="you" ^^;)

It often calls with surname in the office. 「hayashi san。」

The sound named yue isnt a familiar, little sound in Japan.
"月" is sound as yue in Chinese, a lot in woman's name.

How to say this in Japanese?

Question:

brocaded carp's love

Answer:

perhaps "brocaded carp" is "錦鯉 nishikigoi"?

"love" = 愛 ai .恋 koi

brocaded carp's love is

錦鯉 の 恋
nishikigoi no koi

Hope this helps

What are some japanese customs?

Question:

I'm traveling to Japan this summer and I was wondering about any specific things i need to know. What are some things that are considered polite or rude there etc? I'm going to be in Tokyo. What are some cool things to see or nice places to shop or eat while I'm there? Thanks in advance :)

Answer:

Do not tip at restaurant or other places.
Do not talk on cell phone on train or bus.
Let passengers exit first when you are about to get on train.

If it is spring in japan what season would it be in the USA?

Question:

i am doing a country report and i am recommending to go to Japan in the spring. If its spring in Japan would it be spring in USA or would it be winter or summer or fall. please tell me

Answer:

It's the same for any country in the Northern Hemisphere. Opposite below the equator

Is it true that most japanese don't know how to read ROMAJI? and 2 other questions about japanese?

Question:

I read that in some of the many pages where i'm learning japanese.

Also i've read that japanese don't know how to pronounce the 'l', as opposed to the chinese that don't know how to pronouce the 'r'. Is this true?

Oh and... I've been learning that there are basically 3 different forms of speaking in japanese:
The polite one, for example: Watashi.
Then the common one amongst friends, for example: Boku.
And finally the one that is considered rude (or so i've read) for example: Ore.
My last question here is: Is it really rude to use that kind "rude" form of japanese? Will the japanese think of you as a disrespectful person? Some time ago i used to say: Ore wa; but after i read this i instantly changed to using: Boku wa. (bonus question: is the particle i wrote after boku written: "wa" or "ha"?

(ANOTHER BONUS QUESTION: Hoy do you say in japanese these 2 prases:
1. Are you japanese?
and 2. Welcome to my country.

Thanks a lot in advance.
I'm completely enthusiastic about learning japanese and i'll greatly appreciate any of your assistance here.

Answer:

I think you might be a little mixed up. Your example of the word "I" is both right and wrong.

The formal version of "watashi" is "watakushi". Both are gender neutral. However, "ore" and "boku" are both used primarily by men (and occasionally women trying to sound tough). "ore" does sound rougher and would not be used in business or polite society, but it is not exactly rude. So, if you are a guy and not in a business setting, you are probably fine saying "ore"

Now here is where your are right. Japanese does have three levels of speech but they are most often reflected in verbs and the addition of honorifics ("o" or "go")
For Example:

Casual: taberu (to eat)
Polite: tabemasu
Formal: meshiagaru (when someone else is the subject/object)/ itadaku (when you are the subject/object)

They all mean the same thing. With your friends and family, you will probably use the casual one. With your teachers, you would use the polite one. With your boss or someone you really need to impress, you would use the formal one. The formal language (called keigo) often uses a completely different verb all together. That is not something you need to worry about for now though. If you use the polite form, you will be plenty polite enough to get by.

Lastly, since no one answered this:
1) nihonjin desuka?
2) amerika e youkoso. (saying "watashi no kuni e youkoso" sounds weird)

*The particle は, is written with the hiragana for "ha" but pronounced "wa". The romaji is more or less up to you.

What kind of Ramen Noodle do you prefer (in Japan) ?

Question:

Say for Tonkotsu Ramen what kind of Ramen Noodle do you prefer ?

Noodles that contain egg or without ?

Do you mind noodles that has kansui smell ?

Thin or thick noodles ?

Answer:

I like miso butter ramen. Its the most delicious. I think thin egg noodles are better and I don't mind kansui.

What do most young generation of Japanese think about Chinese and Korean people?

Question:

I want to hear from native Japanese with HONEST answers please.

Answer:

Stereotypes of Chinese and Koreans that are typically (and honestly) held by young Japanese people today:

Chinese:
* generally inferior and backward compared to Japanese
* love to parade in anti-Japan protests every year
* prone to commit crimes (esp. theft)
* poor
* still under heavy government censorship, thus clueless
* suffering from human rights abuse by the communist regime
* fenqing kids protesting online
* economic refugees
* foreign students on a tight budget
* ill-mannered (rude, rowdy, etc.)
* money-mongering
* copycat
* but Taiwanese (excluding post-war mainlanders) are cool and just as civilized as Japanese

Korean
* generally inferior and backward compared to Japanese
* love to parade in anti-Japan protests every year
* prone to commit crimes (esp. rape, arson)
* North still under crazy communist rule, South fresh out of military dictatorship several years ago
* VANK kids protesting online
* extremely proud of their nation, often to the extent of vanity
* irascible, short-tempered
* slant eyes, humongous head, square face, 9cm dick
* copycat
* claim every world-renowned Japanese traditions originate in Korea
* claim the ancestors of the Japanese people (esp. the ruling class, most notably the emperor) are Korean.
* claim world-renowned Japanese people are actually ethnic Korean (such baseball and soccer payers).

Will using eye-lid tape help permanent folds?

Question:

I've heard using eyelid tape will help permanent lid folds, I used to have deep folds but had an allergic reaction to make and caused my eye to puff up and now it doesn't fold properly, there's multiple folds and it just scrunches up :(
So If i use the tape for a month will it help get my fold back?

Answer:

wrong section but, eyelid tape is only suppose to help give you a temporary lid fold. but since you have a lid fold before your allergic reaction, it might be able to work. i'd say give it a try.

What does 外す mean and how does it compare to..?

Question:

取り出す
脱ぐ
抜く
取り除く
解雇する

Which all seem to mean remove? When is one used over another?

ありがとうございます

Answer:

Please image the meaning of "It is outside" of the verb.
The meaning is to take out part of the whole.
It is an intention that divides part from the whole.
It is an intention that intentionally chooses part from the whole.

Parts are removed. (Consequently, parts are taken. )
-Please 外して the rubber. (Take it out. )

The necklace is taken off. The necktie is taken off.
-He 外した her necklace. (Took it off. )

The lid of the bottle is removed.
-Please 外して the lid of this bottle. She said so. (Please pull it out. )



Dismissed from the team. Not a member and becomes it. Not charge and becomes it.
-He was 外された by the team member.

The lock is taken. It picks up the telephone receiver.
-He 外した the telephone receiver.

It leaks at the chance. It blows the chance.
-He missed the chance of the victory.

The attack is not hit. The question is not hit. Timing is different.
-He upset the timing.

The aim is averted.
-The pitcher aimed. The pitcher isnt averted.

There are all a lot of colloquialism usages of these.
Please read from the under up, and tie in a sexual image. I'm sorry.

How to become a kenkyuusei in Japan and where can I find precise info to apply?

Question:

Hello everyone (primarily ex/current/future foreign students in Japan)!
I graduated Japanese philology in a European country. I spent a year in Japan as an undergraduate student (MEXT)... Suffice to say, that wasn't enough of Japan for me, so I would really like to go there for a longer period (kenkyuusei is a way to do that). I don't know what I would research, but I'll think of something.

I googled for advice, and I couldn't really find anything useful. Please, help me! Basic info will help as well.

Answer:

http://www.g-studyinjapan.jasso.go.jp/en/

http://www.jpss.jp/en/

まってるよ（＾＾）/

Poverty in Japan, due to the tsunami?

Question:

When the earthquake/tsunami/flood happened in Japan, I was just wondering a specific number/percent of people who ending up being effected by poverty. Please give a source!

Answer:

It's been just 2 months since tsunami struck Japan. There is no data so far as to how many people will sink in poverty just because of tsunami.

It also depends on your definition of poverty.

Getting a job in Japan?

Question:

Hello everyone, I am a electrical engineer and I been working for six years. I am 27 years old and saved up over 230k through budgeting, saving, and investing.

I was wondering what are the chances of me getting a job in Japan or anywhere international. I speak English, Spanish, basic Norwegian, and basic Japanese.

Answer:

Just because you tell the truth doesn't mean you are being negative. It is possible that this person could get a job. But factor in the economy, meaning lots of Japanese people are out of work, and that these applicants are going to get hired before a foreigner, and the going gets tough. If the person can find a company that needs not only his engineering ability but English communication skills, then there will be a chance.

NOTE: And there is a BIG difference between being 'employable' and actually landing a job.

What would happen if we never dropped the atomic bomb on japan?

Question:

Answer:

It's impossible to predict alternate realities but most likely, we would have lost thousands and thousands of American soldiers and the war would have drug on for years. It is likely that more Japanese would have died in the long battle than died from the blasts. Good chance I wouldn't be here. My dad was a Marine in the Pacific and would have been part of the invasion. The Military estimated 80% fatalities for the first wave of Marines in the invasion.

**EDIT** To Carl, yes the emperor tried to surrender but not unconditionally. They attacked us and there was no way we were going to let him surrender under his own terms. The US was especially adamant that he denounce his divinity which was not part of his terms.

Is japan going to sink into the ocean?

Question:

I watched this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTqnAwsbfsI&feature=related

and from what I can see japan is deffinantly sinking, and if so how come they arent evacuating people? Will japan really sink?

Answer:

Strange. Silly children seem to be asking this question a lot recently. The answer is no.

Should I need to worry about radiation when importing from japan?

Question:

There's a collectable figurine I want to buy for a friend's birthday, and it can only be purchased in japan.
Appologies if this question comes across as ignorant, but is it currently safe to import goods from japan? Will I have to worry about any potential hazards from radiation?

Answer:

Go for it. Just don't buy any bananas from Brazil. Things are safe.

How much would it cost to move to japan?

Question:

how much would it cost for a 30yr old, a 12 yr old, and a 5 year old to move to japan?

Answer:

Homer finished his answer with a good point. Got that visa thing solved? If not, you can stop worrying about how much.

Figure $4500 for airfare, another $4500 for staying in a hotel for a month while you look for an apartment. Let's say you find an apartment for $1000/month. Figure on $3000 to get into the apartment, first month's rent, security deposit and non-refundable key money. Of course you are going to need a guarantor to sign for you on the apartment.

So there's $12,000 off the top of my head. Actually more, because the hotel and apartment issues are going to run you an extra 20% due to the current exchange rate.

What are some events that would take place at a Japanese Sports Festival?

Question:

What are some events that we could do that they do at Sports Festivals in Japan? I dont want ALL of the ideas to be physical specifically. I want a lot for less physically active people too.

Answer:

You can practice Japanese sports like judo, kendo, sumo, etc.

Beautiful Japanese songs?

Question:

I want to use one for an audition for a musical at my school so if you're theatre savey then you'll know what sort of song I need but if you aren't that's fine. Just make sure you can find the karaoke of the song on youtube other wise I could care less.
It needs to be something in a moderate range, no crazy crazy high notes but some high is fine, and just pretty. Like if you've ever watch Inuyasha, a lot of songs from there are what I'm looking for like Fukai Mori. Something like that. (Maybe I should just sing that lol)
Please and thank you ^_^

Answer:

Sukiyaki is good

Can anyone translate this Japanese to English please?

Question:

I got a message from a japanese friend
"明日、学校の帰りに届けに行くね。"

Answer:

I'll drop it off on the way back from school tomorrow.

Is Yamashita a first name or a last name? or is it both?

Question:

Answer:

OK OK, given many requests for viewing, I will let you see it once again.

Yamashita(looks kind of like a Hebrew name) is a Japanese surname. Yama means a mountain(it's sea in Hebrew; interesting). It is also the word that appears in Japanese names most frequently. Shita is under. So it's a name relating to geography, which is very common in Japan.
Now answering your question it is exclusively a surname. A name that long or a name that has Yama is a surname, but not a given name.

Vegetable tempura top 3.............?

Question:

which 3 vegetables tempura'ed top your list?
:o

Answer:

I love Japanese tempura and my top 3 vegetable tempura would be

1. Sweet Potato
2. Pumpkin
3. Shitake mushrooms

Japanese Vegetable Tempura
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Do most young japanese take interest in politics and election?

Question:

It seems to me very few Japanese want to talk about politics. Are the modern generation politically active?

Answer:

Very few Japanese people - let alone the young - are what I'd class as politically active.

Many people feel that the actions of their governments have little or nothing to do with them, and that regardless of the will of the people politicians will almost always act in their own self interests - and in the interests of their super-rich buddies.

To support my view that Japanese are politically apathetic, I'd say look at the low voter registration percentages, low voter turnout, and the fact that even at amazingly low approval ratings PMs are able to keep their job... (In 2001 then PM Mori slid to a 5.7% approval rating yet survived TWO no-confidence votes!)

This is just my take but remember... the Japanese people never fought for Democracy - they fought against it - though they lost and had democracy forced upon them. Democracy was just one more thing conferred from the ruling classes rather than the result of a groundswell of common emotion as happened in France & the US. Perhaps because of this they've never really taken to it as their own.

The quick thinking Japanese right-wing nationalist politicians of the 40s & 50s did however, setting themselves up a nice little merry-go-round that continues to this day. They were aided in this by the US who, while needing to be seen to install democracy, simply couldn't trust the people of Japan to choose democracy. Democratic Socialism was far too popular than the US wanted so they opted to rather support a right wing oligarchy parading as a democracy, simply to counter communist expansion in Asia.

I love Japan, and I love the Japanese people, but I fear a bloody and painful revolution may be required to really shake them awake politically.

When i am about to place an order on the english rakuten website, the prices are in yen?

Question:

I only have USD in my bank account. How does this work. I don't know if I will be able to pay them with my debit card or not. Does anyone who has ever done this know how it works?

Answer:

I think you can pay with your credit card or something. The amount will be converted to USD when it's actually debited from your account.

Anyone ever purchased cheap louis vuittion, chanel, gucci, prada replica from www.fashion001.com before? how's?

Question:

anyone ever purchased cheap louis vuittion, chanel, gucci, prada replica from www.fashion001.com before? how's the quality?

Answer:

Cheap = poor quality.

I need some japanese friends?

Question:

i have always been in love with japanese culture
i love everything related to japan..: anime, manga , drama , jpop , jrock, fashion....
i'm 16 years old girl from tunisia and i'll be really happy if you accept my friendship
you can add me on facebook : my name on facebook is AzZa Z four


thanks in advance !

Answer:

You can try going to

http://www.japan-guide.com/local/?aCAT=2

It's free and there are always lots of people.

How is the life of a fourteen year old teen in Japan?(either boy or girl)?

Question:

ok i just wanna know how is your life there !:D peace!answer with details!

Answer:

They go to school during the day. Many have club activities after school. And even then it isn't time to go home yet, except for maybe a while, as it is off to cram school. Get home around 10:30PM.

Are most modern generation japanese left or right wing supporters?

Question:

Or are they politically active at all?

Answer:

Compared to the previous generation they tend to be very right-wing. They probably don't realize it themselves, but it puts my teeth on edge to listen to them. Amazing what you can do with education.
Despite their views, however, they tend not to be politically active.

Japanese husbands additude changing since I became pregnant?

Question:

I want to know if this has something to do with Japanese men in general or the Japanese culture? I married my husband about 6 months ago. He's from Sapporo and moved to the U.S for studied about 3 years ago. We met our Junior year of University. (I'm 23, and he is 25). We found out I was pregnant 4 months ago and he's changed considerably. He's much more distant, he pushes me to do almost all housework and cooking even tho he knows i should be resting more from pregnancy, he rarely talks about the baby and wont go to the doctors with me. He talks more and more about moving back to Japan. We had a plan to live in Japan in a few years I would teach English while he would find a job in Japan. But the more I think about it I want my baby brought up in America where they can get the best education. So why is he acting this way? Normally he was a shy but sweet man. Thats why I married him, he doesnt seem to be the man I married.

Answer:

It's nothing to do with Japanese culture or Japanese men in general.

Simply put, he did not want to become a father after all. So when he found that you were pregnant, he did not like it and now acting that way.

I don't know if you and he talked whether you wanted to have a baby in the past. If he said he did not want to have a baby, he changed because this is not what he wanted. If he said he wanted to have a baby, he's immature that he's changed now.

You need much discussion with him.

Do most japanese support the royal family?

Question:

Answer:

From the few that I have talked with about it, yes.

Taking scholarship!!!?

Question:

next year i am thinking to send my application for some japanese universities for taking a scholarship !!!
firstly,i wold ike to know if i should have good marks at school or that it depends on the japanese universities ?? and secondly, i give exams there for humanities and social studies??? thank you

Answer:

Many reguration have each university.
and many kind of way.

you must study from
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/index.htm…

"humanities" list see attach ..
http://www.jpss.jp/en/univ/?culture=&nam…
and
http://www.jpss.jp/en/univ/?culture=&nam…