Is it possible to take an ITT tech degree to japan and succeed?

Question:

I have been looking into going into an ITT tech school here in california

In either the Network Support Technician program or Web & graphic design field.

The thing is I know you have to do your homework on the schools you go to as some are fraudelent, or not even accredited. The game plan for me in life is to get one of these degree's and hopefully cross over and see if i can take it abroad.
I was wondering if anyone had any additional advice? or information. Maybe even experiences in trying to do something like this?

Answer:

Well apart from the 4yr degree and learning the language to some level, it is good to get some valuable work experience at your end because, not every company has the resources and time to train a newbie westerner. Then again why should they when they can hire a competent local? food for thought

Who do i talk to about an old katana?

Question:

so i have this old katana and i have so many questions i was wondering who or what kind of person i need to talk to to get some info.

Answer:

talk to these people- they are the best.
http://faganarms.com/?gclid=CJXzu4zAlqkC…

Does anybody know how to find someone by name in Japan ?

Question:

Please , I'm currency living in Japan., I need to find a friend , I know his name and last name ,.
I have tried already by calling 104(NTT) and by internet but I couldn't find.
Does anybody know another way to find ?
Thank you !!

Answer:

It's very difficult to find someone in Japan if you know only his name. You tried to search him on Internet, right?

Another way is to use Mixi and other social networks. But it does not help much.

If you have money, you can ask private detectives.

What are some good bouncy, upbeat Japanese songs that would be fun to run to?

Question:

Answer:

chAngE - Miwa
D-Techolife - idk
ALONES
Velonica - Aqua Timez
Asterisk - Orange Range
LUCIFER - idk
And anything by Super Junior


I think its funny, because I live in America, and all I listen to is Japanese music... Everyone thinks I'm weird... But Japan is awesome :D

How did Japanese game shows come to be?

Question:

What is like some history behind game shows in japan. and how they differ from american game shows... ??

Answer:

There are different opinions on how they differ from American ones, and there are completely different Game shows, take "Ninja Warrior" and "Silent Library" for example, to completely different game shows, so opinions will be different. And for George Killer, Japan started Game Shows, we got the idea from them...
And I do know there is an American Version of "Silent Library" but it started in Japan. Same as "Ninja Warrior"

Elle Kelly, Age:12 USA

Can anyone tell me what these three symbols mean in japanese?

Question:

Can anyone tell me what these three symbols mean in japanese?
Hi all, im look for the meaning of these symbols, I believe the first two symbols is a name, and the other red symbol is a stamp of some sort, not sure, but its of a painting i have and im almost sure its a artists name.

http://hi5.com/friend/photos/displayPhotoUser.do?ownerId=10076109&artistType=&photoFuid=013756809503000LFTHF568095

Answer:

It looks like 秀光. (Hidemitsu)
I'm not sure what red one means.

What is とか? What does it mean?

Question:

I was watching something today and what is とか came up a lot. People said using it makes someone sound childish so I wanted to know what it meant?

Answer:

There seems to be 2 basic meanings.
1. To give multiple examples when you explain/say something: (や is applied if it's written)
来るときは漫画とかDS 持ってきて　Bring your manga or DS when you come over.　

2. To give uncertain information:
クラスに"やまぞえ"とかいう名前の子がいたよね I think there is a girl named like Yamazoe. Is that right?

3. Japanese launguage/culture often prefers 'vague' expressions.
とか might be one of those when speaker doesn't want to say firmly. So, here's an example:

ワーホリ行くの？　英語もっと勉強したいとか？（= 勉強したいという理由で？）　
Are you going on working holiday? You want to brush up your English or something?

＊But yeah, as you think, people saying とか frequently do sound childish or 'lowly' if he/she is grown-up.

Will Japan PM Kan lose the no-confidence vote this afternoon?

Question:

If so, will there be another election in Japan? Or can Ozawa or Sadakazu Tanigaki get enough members to support them for PM and give them confidence in the house?

Answer:

>Will Japan PM Kan lose the no-confidence vote this afternoon?

You have to see the result. No one knows now.

>will there be another election in Japan?

It depends on whether Kan will dissolve Diet after no-confidence was approved. Kan says he will dissolve it if it's approved.

>Or can Ozawa or Sadakazu Tanigaki get enough members to support them for PM and give them confidence in the house?

As I said, there will likely to be an election if no-confidence is approved. If LDP wins the next election, Tanigaki will be PM. I don't think Ozawa will be PM in any case because he does not have his own party.

The leader of ruling party becomes PM in Japan.

Addition:
No-confidence was rejected.

Is japan a bad place to live?

Question:

Alright so I am planning on making Japanese my second language and I want to move to Japan so I can teach English there. When i told my mom she said i should not move there and that it was terrible and that'd they'd lock me up in jail. Is this true? Is japan really bad?

Answer:

You may want until you finish college before you decide you want to move there. It's also a good idea to go there for a visit first. Not a good idea to move to a country you know nothing about.

Transport cremated ash from japan?

Question:

My brother died 20 years ago in Japan and his ashes are burried there. Now that all of us are here, we would like to transfer his burial site to US. Would anyone know the process to do this. Thank you.

Answer:

You may have to jump through some hoops to exhume the ashes, but you don't need any special permission to carry cremated human remains internationally.
There are two main issues - one is the airline regulations on bringing them - most allow them but have different procedures. Japan Airlines for example allows you take them either as carry-on or in your checked bags. You should check with your airline if there are any specific requirements.
The second is governmental. While not required, just in case it would be wise to carry a copy of the death certificate and if possible a copy of the mortuary certificate. The US has no customs obstructions
on bringing in ashes, but the most important thing is to carry the ashes in a plastic or wood (temporary)
container that can be x-rayed. *Do NOT* bring them in a metal, ceramic or other container that can't be x-rayed or you will have a airport security NIGHTMARE.

Human rights status of Japan?

Question:

thanks in advance :)

Answer:

Well Japan has the longest serving prisoner on death row (in the western world): Hakamada Iwao. I read his story which happened in the 60's and IMHO i think he was framed i.e. the police bundled the whole thing up:

http://action.amnesty.org.uk/ea-campaign…

http://www.actnow.com.au/Action/save_Hak…

What would your top 5 things be when travelling to Japan?

Question:

I'm starting to plan a 3 week trip there and would like to know what your top fives would be. I would prefer from people who have been, but if you already have an idea of what you want to do, let me know! =) Thanks!

Answer:

From my travels:
1) Tokyo - its an amazing city, I don't think anyone could possibly explore everything Tokyo has to offer in a lifetime because its so big in size. I definitely recommend you visit the districts of Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza and Akihabara. Also visit the Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji Fish market, take a ride on the unimaginably busy Tokyo subway, and eat at any little ramen store you can find, they are great. A day trip to Mount Fuji is also worth it. Also, shopping on Takeshita dori is a must. Don't forget to pose with Harajuku girls in Yoyogi park and watch any sumo wrestling match you have time to see.
2) Kyoto - Cultural heart of Japan, it has countless temples and Japanese gardens, they are a must see. Visit the Kinkakuji and Kiyomizudera.
3) See the floating torii gate at Miyajima island, which is easily accessible from Hiroshima by ferry. You have probably seen this amazing gate on brochures and the such, its the red gate floating in the sea, its truly spectacular. Walking around the island is also worth it because there are monkeys and deer roaming around the little Japanese shops.
4) See Himeji Caste, an enormous castle overlooking the city of Himeji (not far on a bullet train from Osaka) You can easily spend hours here in the gardens and walking around the castle. This is my favourite place to visit in Japan outside of Tokyo.
5) Go to any hot springs bath, Japan is famous for them! They are the key to relaxation, for me at least.

Lastly, have fun on your trip! Japan is a truly amazing country and you will leave having had an amazing vacation

What do people that live in Okinawa Japan do on a daily basis ?

Question:

Like what would a 14 year old girl do for fun? What are the differences from say, a life in Brooklyn N.Y.? What kinds of jobs would their parents have? What kinds of chores would they do around the house? Things like that. Thanks to all that answer.

Answer:

14 y.o. girls are going to a school first of all. I don't think many of them play on backyard because not many Japanese houses have it.

The job of their parents, it depends on each parents. There is no general answer.

How much would you estamate flight from florida to tokyo?

Question:

travel sites are confusing. the answere douse not need to be acurate but i would need the site to variafie the answere.

Answer:

$1,200 - $1,500...

Japanese Kanji Help Please?

Question:

What is the kanji for these words?

teacher
one year
three o'clock
Monday
Japanese language
to speak
to go
to watch, to see
Wednesday
the fourth class

Answer:

先生
一年
三時
月曜日
日本語
話す
行く
見る
水曜日
四限目

What is the average weight in japan?

Question:

I cant find out how much Japanese (men and women) weigh on average. Only info on the web is about height regarding Japanese.

Answer:

men, about 140 lbs
women, about 110 lbs

Would my beginner Japanese be enough to get around in Japan?

Question:

Hello all! I'm planning on taking a 3 week honeymoon to travel Japan in the Fall of 2012. I've already started learning Japanese and can write in Hiragana and Katakana (as well as read it) and have some basic sentence structures down with some vocab. I don't have any Kanji memorized as it still overwhelms me a little. 0.0 But, if I keep working on my Japanese, by the time we leave for Japan in a little over a year will that be enough? I'm worried I won't be able to understand anyone and won't be able to speak well enough. We are going to popular cities and possibly some smaller places that may not have English speakers. What's your opinion? Thank you so much! =)

Answer:

if you have over a year to practice you should be fine. most japanese know some english and they will try their best to understand you. but if you know hiragana and katakana already and learn some basic sentences, i think youll get around just fine.

Formal and casual talk(Japanese language hlep)?

Question:

Okay,I just started to learn speaking japanese in Casual form,there something I don't understand,look below:

Koibito ni au,jikan ga arimasen

First please translate that,thank you.

Second,the first part of the sentence is in casual form right?,and then it suddenly switch to formal at "Jikan ga arimasen",this is the part where I don't understand.

Third,I tought usually the verb is at the end of the sentence and we can't continue the word unless the verb is in "Te" form,so why is the sentence is in continuation without a fullstop.

Thanks

Answer:

"Koibito ni au (tame no) jikan ga arimasen"
I don't have time to see my girlfriend/boyfriend.

You separate the sentense wrongly. "au-jikan" is correct. (this form is called "rentaikei")

"koibitoni au" is just explaining about "time", so it doesn't need to be polite

連体形 rentaikei (Attributive form) :
is practically identical to the terminal form, but differs in use: it is prefixed to nominals and is used to define or classify the noun.

e,g. benkyou suru basho ga arimasen ("suru" is rentaikei)--> I can't find a place to study.

watashi wa koibito ni au ("au" is now terminal form) --> "watashi wa koibitoni aimasu"

Would you like to visit Japan now?

Question:

Please tell us about the image of Japan now.
After the earthquake, Japan's dangerous? Or do you think it's safe?

Answer:

I not only would like to visit, I'd want to stay....99% of Japan is fine. The only dangerous area at this time is near the nuke plants in Fukushima. And you won't be allowed within 30 miles of the place.
Nothing is likely going to change my image of the country or her people.

Are there any Paulo Coelho or Antoine de Saint-Exupery type famous writers in Japan?

Question:

I would like to read such type of books in Japanese (by Japanese authors). Are there any writers like the mentioned above?

Answer:

Shuntarou Tanikawa came to my mind. (I know only Antoine de Saint-Exupery)
He's a poet and writer. I remember one of his poems was being introduced in our school (Modern Japanese) text book.
His translation work is also famous. (Mother Goose, Penuts -Snoopy- sequels, etc.)
http://wordswithoutborders.org/dispatche…

"Morning Relay" (used in a TV CM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c3jnH3R6…

What are some cool things I can buy in Japan?

Question:

I'm 16, and going in early August. I have around 400 AUD to spend. Any suggestions? Any gadgets/cool video games whatnot>

Answer:

japan has A lot of creative inventions, i found this amazing toy and its called a tuttuki bako which is not only a alarm clock, its a toy as well. maybe u should go to a city in japan or a mall and go through all the toys, you should help yourself while u r at it, ;)

In Japan what do people eat in the morning, lunch, dinner, and snacks throughout the day?

Question:

what foods do they eat and how are their eating habits + please say what the normal thing is to eat (modern and traditional) also can you please say how they eat the things
thanks <3

Answer:

We say "itadakimasu" with our hands clasp like praying before eating. We use chopsticks.
For breakfast japanese usually eat rice with tea, miso, and something to go with rice like natto and uncooked egg. Rarely i eat bread for breakfast.
at lunch, i eat bento..it usually is a complete nutrition meal. If not, id go for 2 anpan or bread with sweet fillings and milk at the school cafeteria.
For dinner i eat ramen or just cook something on the fridge that would go well with rice and drink tea or milk before going to bed.

Are there any books or websites about how Japanese have relationships?

Question:

Im crazy about a Japanese woman and I want to understand cultural aspects of Japanese as to not make her uncomfortable.

Answer:

It depends on each person. There is no general rule.

One thing common for most Japanese is that Japanese people do not hug or kiss in public although Western people do.

What does this phrase mean?

Question:

The Japanese use the phrase "my pace" in Japanese. What do they mean by saying it?
Is it used approvingly?
Thank you.

Answer:

When someone tell you, " you are my-pase" that means you take your own time to do whatever you are doing. you don't really get rushed by others to do stuff. you are going with your time.

it doesn't mean always a good thing nor bad thing to be called my-pase. it depends on the situation.

Hope it helps

Good luck

X Japan's new "Scarlet Love" song?

Question:

I am in love and addicted to this song because it sounds so beautiful. But I'm not fluent in Japanese so I was wondering if anyone can translate or if someone knows of a website link that has it translated to English.

Here is a YouTube link to the music. The words start after 0:45...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E02a9Y3RI…

And thank you very much for any help :)

Answer:

Luckily, I found the kanji lyrics, as I was too lazy to transcribe then translate.
But, here it goes, enjoy~

Will you fly me away
I believe we will meet again
Forever playing Scarlet Love Song

Oh, someday in the wind Fly Away
You're going under
Time's endless flow fades
To your thoughts, shines like a miracle
Now, I close my eyes forever, playing Scarlet Love Song

Will you fly me away
I believe we will meet again
Forever playing Scarlet Love Song

Will you fly me away
Now I close my eyes
Reflected in my heart

Wings inlaid with blue roses
Fly to anyone who arrives
Until you turn to ash.

** I tried to make this a close to original as possible, while making sure it made sense. Also, some parts were already in English.

What are a few difference in American culture and Japanese culture?

Question:

Answer:

A Japanese identity is very strongly tied with a group - his self-esteem and his focus is to strive for the overall welfare of the large group he belongs to, BUT this does not mean he likes or even approves of it. It is more an acceptance of how things are. If you look at all of their hero's whether past or present, they are overwhelmingly individualistic nonconformists.

On the other and, Americans like to think of themselves as rugged individualists, but at heart Americans spend an inordinate amount of time to keep up with the latest fads or trends. In other words, they worry and expend a great deal of time and money to appear like all the popular people - a strange way to live for a rugged individualists wouldn't you say?

In Japanese culture, it is a shameful thing to put ones parent in a retirement home. Only an elderly without children or from an estranged family gets placed (or as they view it abandoned) in an "old-folks" home. In America, no one thinks twice about abandoning their parents to the care of strangers in a retirement home.

In America, education is viewed as a legal requirement and no more. In Japan, education is view as the most important thing a parent can give to their child. A Japanese parent will make just about any kind of sacrifice to insure their child gets the best education. In America, most parents don't care. That's why a Japanese high school graduate is better educated than most American college students.

In Japanese culture, when someone borrows money is viewed as a serious obligation that must be paid back. Most Japanese do not like to be in debt and credit cards is still even today viewed as undesirable, so cash is still king in Japan. In American culture, no one thinks anything of borrowing money even when they know they cannot pay back the money.

Have you been to Japan?

Question:

What do you think about japan?

Answer:

i visit Japan once or sometimes twice a year since 2004 and i think it's fantastic. i have been to some countries, but nothing comes close; people are the nicest, everything is safe and clean, no one tries to **** with you or take advantage of you, i could go on and on...
but i have to add i like the whole culture and everything in the first place. you either love it or hate it, it's fun to watch people who are there for the first time being overwhelmed by the culture shock.
also bear in mind that you won't be able to get far with English, especially outside the big cities, but even within them; it clearly can't hurt to learn a little Japanese beforehand or at least being able to read Katakana and Hiragana and learn the basics of what you should do and shouldn't do. your experiences will be much more fun this way, trust me ^_-