How do people (mainly teenagers) get around in obihiro, Hokkaido?

Question:

If there are not trains like in Tokyo how do they get around? By Bus??

Answer:

by bicycle, bus, and car driven by their parents.

Addition:
I have to notice that there is 1 train line around Obihiro. When you asked if there are "from place to place trains", I thought it was like "short distance" type trains you see in Tokyo and Osaka and others.

But there is one JR train line. That is "long distance" type train. It goes from east to west of Obihiro and further. So if teens want to go to a distant place like Sapporo, they would take it.

Who is the most beautiful celebrity in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

namie amuro :)

Who is the greatest comedian in Osaka?

Question:

Answer:

You

Is there a English-speaking Ballroom studio near Shinyurigaoka or Yamato in Kanagawa prefecture?

Question:

I live near Shinyurigaoka station and work near Chuorinkan station. I don't speak any Japanese (yet, I'm learning,) so it would be nice if the instructors at the studio can speak English.

Answer:

How about ask JBDF (Japan Ballroom Dance Federation)?
There are some ballroom schools abound Shinyurigaoka and Chuorinkan.
But I can't find no school that has English page.

And Morimoto Dance Studio is at Machida. I'm not sure its teachers speak English.

In Japan: Price in $ of "Wacom Intuos4 medium size"?

Question:

Its cheaper? (In japan)

Answer:

About 34,000 yen. If you want that in dollars, go google currency converter. Google is your friend. It could have gotten your answer for you without the need of asking for help. Doing things on your own builds character and prevents other people forming a negative opinion of you.

Is there a specific type of pen to use when writing kanji, hiragana, and katakana?

Question:

I'm using a random pen I found on my desk, and so far drawing the characters is rather difficult. I'm a horrible artist, and the most basic art drawings are difficult for me, so that might be why XD

But, is there a specific type of pen that can make the writing easier?

Answer:

I'm sure that drawing the characters is difficult for you because you didn't grow up writing them. People who didn't grow up writing the Roman alphabet have a hard time with it too, regardless of what instrument they're using to write it.

There are special pens and brushes for calligraphy, but for just everyday writing any pen or pencil will do. How well you write your kana and kanji is based on practice, not the pen or pencil in your hand.

Japan foreighn exchange student?

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I'm a 13 year old girl and i'm going into 8th grade i'm set on being a student in Japan now and i was wondering if their were any programs for school or something. I am learning japanese at the moment and since i've watched anime and read manga i can pick up on some things to hold a conversation. Anyways can anyone help me?

Answer:

Research more about your culture, history, and language first. Manga and anime are not teachers, and you will not be taken seriously if you consider such.
If you think outside of anime, manga, and well-known media, and actually have a deeper interest, and cannot make it for high school, I would recommend college.

Japan foreighn exchange student?

Question:

I'm a 13 year old girl and i'm going into 8th grade i'm set on being a student in Japan now and i was wondering if their were any programs for school or something. I am learning japanese at the moment and since i've watched anime and read manga i can pick up on some things to hold a conversation. Anyways can anyone help me?

Answer:

A while ago my cousin lived abroad for a year through the Rotary Club's youth exchange. It was a really positive experience for her. The minimum age is 15, I don't know the cost.

http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyout…

And if you can't manage to do it now, you can wait till college. Most major colleges offer study abroad programs. Check out their programs to see what countries they go to.

Japanese guys: What is your height and weight?

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And age might be good too

Collecting info

Thanks for answering this slightly personal question! ^- ^

Answer:

Age 14. Height 5'8 Weight 114lbs or 52 kgs

Who are friendlier: Japanese people or Korean people?

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Who are more polite, kind and gentle: Korean people or Japanese people?

Thanks in advance for your help (if indeed you answer the question properly).

Answer:

I hate questions like this it only leads to stereotyping (this probably was not your intention). I have two good friends: one from Japan and the other from Korea so i will leave it at that.

Is it good to live in Japan?

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I kind of want to live there after I complete college here in the U.S. So is it a good place to live? Like is the pollution not that bad and are the houses expensive. So far the only thing I know about living in Japan is the fact that it has a very low crime rate. I don't really plan in living in a big city in an apartment in Japan though like in Tokyo. Kind of looking for a medium size town and a not so big house (maybe a decent house). So is it good to live in Japan compared to U.S. Kind of hate living in U.S now.

Answer:

I like living in Japan because of all the festivals. Japan can be costly to live in but there are ways you can make it more affordable. Things are cheaper definitely in a smaller city than Tokyo. Usually as you get farther away from cities things become cheaper. If you eat at home and buy local food it is also cheaper. I wouldn't get a car though because they can be very costly.

Can someone translate this to english (Need someone who can read japanese)?

Question:

https://w1.sonymusic.co.jp/sdm/sdmwebad.nsf/WriteURLForm?OpenForm

I can't only understand much and I really need to know what most of the words are asking. If someone does answer my question but I still don't understand I might email that person too.

Answer:

It's audition information. If you have a band, you can apply for it with forms at the bottom.

What website can I find all the cell phones of docomo, softbank, kddi au (both old and new ones)?

Question:

Answer:

You can find phones currently available on their websites.

This is Docomo.
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/produ…

But it's difficult to find a website with all phones including discontinued ones because there are so many of them.

Questions about Hokkaido?

Question:

I need this information for my story so this is what I need.
Are there any trains to get from place to place in Obihiro, Hokkaido? Like there are in Tokyo?
Can you tell me about their High School system? (Grading, Classes, activites, etc) Sports that they have, Festivals, etc.

I already have a lot of info on Hokkaido but I want to see if you know something that I don't. Thank you!

Answer:

>Are there any trains to get from place to place in Obihiro, Hokkaido? Like there are in Tokyo?

No. Obihiro is a town with just 160,000 people. There is nothing we can compare it with Tokyo which has 12M population.

>Can you tell me about their High School system? (Grading, Classes, activites, etc) Sports that they

High school life is not so different no matter where in Japan you go.

High school is not compulsory in Japan. So not everyone is required to go. But most kids go. Grading is usually 5-1, 5 is best.

How many people lived in japan before the tsunami?

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Answer:

I lived in Japan during the Tsunami, just far enough away to where it didn't affect me (i still felt the earthquake, though)

My cousin in I will be traveling in Japan.?

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I live in Kyushu and will meet him in Tokyo. From there we would like to travel from Tokyo to Osaka, Kyoto area, to Hiroshima, Nara area, and then finally back to Fukuoka. He will be here for 2 1/2 weeks. We will not be constantly travelling and would like to spend maybe 2 or 3 days in a specific city or area. With that in mind I was wondering if it would be worth while to get the JR rail pass for him, and then trying to get whatever deals I could on my own. Also, I've been reading about this Willer Highway bus that seems to have a great deal for 5 non consecutive days. It should also be noted that we would be taking the night buses mostly if we went with this otption.It seems that we would both be able to use these passes so long as my cousing buys it to me and brings it, as it cannot be purchased in Japan. Also, we will be traveling around Japan from July 23 to August 10th. Mostly in the the first and last weeks as I'll have to work in between. We were also considering day trips in and around Kyushu. I'm mostly concerned with travel to and within our destinations at the moment, but any information regarding sites, places, accomodations, and anything related are wholely welcomed. Thank you!

Answer:

2 week JR Pass is 45,100 yen. If you travel from Tokyo to Kyoto and Fukuoka, I don't think JR Pass is worth it. But it will help you somehow as you do not have to buy a ticket every time you take a train. So if you do not want to take time, better to get it.

I'm not sure if he can buy it for you as it's for visitors. I'm not sure if they will let you use it if you are not a visitor.

How many people live in japan?

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Answer:

127,197,000 +

When is this years Tokyo game show?

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i wanna know so that i can look out for this game called Devil's Third on G4tv... and did we already have a TGS or was that last year???

Answer:

September 17-18.
http://tgs.cesa.or.jp/index.html

What ethnicity do you think she looks like?

Question:

I posted this question in different sections before but im posting this again cuz on my previous question people give me ALL different answers including Chinese, taiwanese, korean, japanese, combodian, indo-chinese, vietnamese and thai....loll i mean i find it quite funny how can a person look like all different races.....it just confuses me which one she actually looks like...So im posting this again with a different picture wishing this time the answer can be more consistent...btw please dont just copy other ppl's answer, tell me honestly what you think
so yea tell me what she looks like and why

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63972380@N0…


http://www.flickr.com/photos/63972380@N0…

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63972380@N0…

Answer:

She's not from southeast Asia, Vietnam used to be part of China but south Vietnamese are dark, however she definitely does not look full Vietnamese.

She can only be East Asian, taiwanese are Han Chinese so no difference there. Japanese came from eastern siberia, Mongolia and China when the Japanese archipelago was connected via landbridge to mainland China, as evidenced by Japanese and Chinese DNA. However she does not look Janese at all. Koreans also migrated from China, this is common knowledge, but Koreans tend to have bigger head than Chinese and only single eyelid.

So I conclude with my hypothesis that your friend is 100% Chinese.

Going 2/3 months to japan for language improvement?

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so I am going to japan for 2/3 months, basicaly I am going there to improve my japanese skills.
since with 5 years of self study im only on intermediate level.
Now I have plans on what to do there and stuff...but I am just curious will it be easy to interact/meet with people from japan? Ive heard japanese people are shy when it comes to foreigners because they are expected to speak english or something?
but to improve my japanese I need japanese people but I dont really know where to meet them? are there like any places where teenageres or anything hang out/meet new people?
I am 18/female btw. I dont like to do it through the internet cause it kinda creeps me out and most are male and I prefer females to hang out with :) and I am not going to aproach someone on the street or something :') Then is it likely for a japanese person to approach a foreigner?
since I am pretty shy I dont know if Id dare to do it...
Also can I make progress in just 3 months or is it a waste of time?

Thank you :)

Answer:

It's difficult to find friends in Japan, if you don't like ways like Internet or talking to people on streets.

Most have friends from school or workplace. But you are not going to a school or something in Japan.

Shows for learning japanese?

Question:

So at the moment am learning japanese, and i've been trying to watch animes and dramas without subtitles. and am hopeless. I only get a word or two and because of my lack of understanding i end up putting the subs back on after like 10 minutes.
So i was just wondering if there was any shows that toddlers or young people watch when they're learning japanese. Or a show that speaks fairly slowly.

Thankyou so much in advance <3

Answer:

Watching Japanese anime or any Japanese TV program is a good idea for improving your listening skills and also your vocabulary. Japanese anime is usually aimed at young children so therefore a lot easier to understand.Keep a notebook and jot down any new words you hear. Then look them up and find out the meaning.

The best way to learn Japanese is through a variety of methods. You need to work on your grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Its best to think of these as separate categories and focus on each specific category as these require different methods and techniques.

How to Learn Japanese
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

New point system visa?

Question:

When does the new visa based on points for education, experience, etc. take effect? Is is something that is up and running right now, or just in the works?

Answer:

At the rate the Japanese government is going (paralysis in the Diet nejirekokai), the visa system will most likely stay shelved for the next 10,000 years.

Is the distance from California to Japan 506880000 inches?

Question:

Please answer my question

Answer:

1- Google the distance between CA and Japan. You'll probably get it in miles.
2- Convert miles to inches.
3- Done

What do mostly peolpe in japan go to College for?

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Answer:

In Japan, you can get good jobs only when you are in college senior. So you can't get a good job without going to a college. That's why.

Ways to get a cheap trip to Japan?

Question:

Since I was a kid I have been enthralled with the idea of traveling and back packing Japan! Well now that I am old enough to do this by myself I would really like to do it. But an issue is the economy things cost to much to do now a days. I would appreciate if I could get some ideas of ways to cut costs and any kind of help as to what would make for a great packing trip through there.

Answer:

If you plan to go all over Japan, look into getting a JR Rail Pass before you go, or a regional JR Pass.
You can get more info at www.japanrailpass.net

You can also find cheaper places to stay in several bigger cities, like
www.newkoyo.com
www.sakura-hotel.co.jp
www.shrek-watta-house.com
www.tamaryokan.com
www.jyh.or.jp/english/
www.juyoh.co.jp
www.o-e-h.com
www.Kyotojp.com

For general tourist info, try the JNTO page at
www.jnto.go.jp

I dont have any degree and I want to do the any job in japan?

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I have 15 years experience in jewllery sells.I am not serching same feild job but any job kindly find for me,my desire is to do the job japan thank you

Answer:

The only job you can get is one that a Japanese can't ( or won't ) do. The employer has to sponsor the employee for a work visa. This isn't going to happen for a sales job.
Try America, we let anyone in.

How to live in japan?

Question:

i have been wanting to live in japan for a while i have done a lot of research on it i figured if i am going live there (hopefully) i should learn Japanese before i go there and i should get a job before and get a bunch of money to travel there also to find an apartment or something but i would need to find a job when i get there but i don't know if i should look for one before or after i was thinking before so I'm prepared to live there but i also don't know how I'm going to find an apartment any ideas?

Answer:

You usually need working or student visa to live in Japan.

For working visa, you have to get a job offer from a Japanese company. But you can't look for a job in Japan without a visa. So you need it before you enter Japan.

For student visa, you have to be admitted to a Japanese college. You need to pay tuition and living cost for 4 years. It could be about $80,000.

Easy question and 10 points on Japan education?

Question:

Okay, so I got all of this info off of a site, that said it hadn't been updated since July 27, 2006, and I just want to make sure that it is still current, correct, and up-to-date. It's for a 4-h project, so I really appreciate any and all the help that I can get!

Here's the info:

Please check it out and tell me if you think that it's still legit.


The present Japanese school system was established soon after World War II. Currently in Japan, children must attend 9 years of compulsory education from the ages of 6 to 15. As of 1997, approximately 96.8 percent of junior high students went on to high schools and 47.4 percent of high school students went on to colleges and universities.
Japanese education has a centralized uniform curriculum. Japanese society places a heavy emphasis on the schools students attend; therefore, there is high competition to attend prestigious schools. As a result, most young students attend juku (cram school) in the afternoons, evenings, Saturdays, and holiday to prepare for the entrance exams.
The current system has seen some problems. The competetion has caused increased levels of suicide, increased dropout rates and problems with bullying. As a result, there has been a call for school reform.

Also, here's the site, if it helps:

http://www.amphi.com/~psteffen/fmf/refor…


Thanks ahead of time guys!

Answer:

Actually, most of it is just stereotype.

First, not "most" attend cram schools. Some do. I'm not sure how many percent is really going to a cram school. But I think it's not so many as to be called "most".

I'm Japanese. But I never attended a cram school for my entire school life.


I doubt if competition is really hard. Since birth rate in Japan is declining rapidly, now ALL kids who want to go to a college, can join. Because the number of college opening is more than the number of 18 y.o. kids.


In fact, the government loosened its school system during 1995-2000 so that kids can enjoy their life more. But as a result, many people say that their ability is declining. So now, they are trying to make it HARD again.

>As a result, there has been a call for school reform.

I think you are saying like this calling for a reform to make it easy. But in reality, they are trying to make it harder.

What season do Cherry blossoms bloom in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

cherry blossoms forecast 2011
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html

What site can i go to to get a japanese penpal?

Question:

I always wanted to do it and i think it's pretty cool! :D

Answer:

I think you can go to Facebook to find Japanese people there.

Did the U.S freeze Japanese assets and place an embargo trade against japan when they invaded Vietnam?

Question:

Answer:

Yes,the Japanese did invade but it was called French Indo-China. Vietnam (North and South) did not come into being until after WW2 and only after the French got kicked out.

Japan invade French Indo-China during WW2 when the US and Allies were already at war with Japan. WW2 in the Pacific theater began with the Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The Japanese did this because the US placed a trade embargo on Japan for their invasion and occupation of China. The US was trying to negotiate a peaceful withdrawn of Japanese forces from China, but the Japan had other plans and wanted strike a crippling blow on the US so they could go on an invade other countries to take over rich mineral fields including oil fields.

Please read more about history besides what little they teach in school.

Are there Soap Operas in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

Yes, are there ever. There a dozens of them. More than there are on the US tv.

What is japan currency?

Question:

Answer:

Yen, sounds like ' en ', even though most of us in the west pronounce it wrong.

What is the Tokyo Culture?

Question:

Hi there!
Again for my book..
I asked a couple of questions here on yahoo about Japan. And some people made it clear that I really know nothing about it. To make my book so realistic as possible I want to learn as much as possible. So tell me something! Anything! As long as it is about the Japanese culture, or the Tokyo culture.

To help you:
My story is about a girl from Holland who goes for an exchange project to Japan. Her aunt Karin (also from Holland) is a teacher of a school in Tokyo and agrees to take her in her house until she goes back again. Now I want to make my book really humorous. The difference between Holland and Japan are huge (as far I know) and I want to make it as big as possible. As example the girl, Robin is her name, goes to school on a bicycle, I heard that most students in Japan take the train or walk. But in Holland it is very common to ride a bicycle to school so that's why. Also Japanese students take a Bento to their school. In Holland we eat like two slices of bread with meat or cheese or something like that in school. So she is amazed with the amount of food and such. Also is she very surprised with the fact that the student clean their classroom in the lunch break every day. Another thing, what I'm not completely sure about. I heared that Japanese students aren't that good with English. And that while we in Holland learn 4 different languages. (German, French, English and Dutch.) Most of us speak English fluent. German is something we speak alright. And French... well I can say a couple of sentences :) (I kicked it out of my subjects after one year) So Robin speaks English alright (Japanese.. not much) but that the Japanese students aren't so good at it makes it hard to communicate. Stuff like that happens.

Now I was wondering if I could add more or if you have some tips about it. Some people made it clear to me that some stuff was wrong (like the aunt picking up Robin from the airport with a car, or that she lives in a 3 room apartment.) So tell me some strange things about Japan, or Tokyo (that's where it all happens) or tell me things that are super ordinary.. I don't care just tell me!!

Arigato!
(hahaha)

Answer:

Try the web site below.

How not to be homesick?

Question:

im going away for a few days and im slightly worried about being homesick what can i do to stop this?

Answer:

This is a guaranteed solution. You will NOT get homesick.

Just don't go.

Really, grow a set. Lots of people go through what you think you are going to go through. Stay busy and tough it out.

Is it possible to become a Buddhist monk in Japan ?

Question:

And live there for the rest of my life ? I do not have japanese nationality.

Answer:

Yes, it is certainly possible to become a Buddhist monk in Japan (or Korea, Thailand and other Buddhist countries) and live there the rest of your life.

However, you might not want to pack up your stuff and move to Japan right away. I recommend first that you begin Buddhist training (probably in the Zen tradition) with a Japanese Buddhist temple in your country. Most such temples have affiliations with temples in Japan where you can "transfer."

Also, unless you have considerable experience as a Buddhist practitioner, most teachers will not ordain you. It generally takes 2 or more years of serious, dedicated practice before a teacher will consider ordination as a monk.

Finally, you will need to learn Japanese reasonably well before you go to Japan. You will also needs sponsorship for your visa and will probably need to leave the country periodically to renew it.

All this is possible, if you feel a genuine calling.

The best website for learning spoken Japanese (the cheapest Skype lessons + native tutors)?

Question:

I knew a great website where they charge about 6 $ per lesson but I totally forgot the name and kind find it again on Google. Do you know any by chance?

Answer:

sharedtalk.com is quite good especially if you want to improve your speaking skills with native japanese

What is awesome in japanese?

Question:

please give me the japanese letters (I don't really know what they're called.) and don't screw me. This is important!

Answer:

It depends on when you are using it but I would say,
*すごい (sugoi) adjective form
それすごい！(sore sugoi) - it's awesome!
If you want to just say "Awesome!"
すげー(sugee) would be the best word to use it.
This is informal way to say awesome but if you want to say it formally
it would be different when and what occasion you are using for.
I think すごい(sugoi) would work in formal way too.

How do you think about japanese?

Question:

i'm japanese in japan.
I'm 17 boy.
in future i want to go to america, live in america and marry with american
generally speaking Japanese looks ugly in America?

I'm studying English now and sorry for bad english.

Answer:

No way mannn :P I'm an Asian in North America and everyone's really accepting and respectful of others' cultures so don't worry about it. I'm in Vancouver and there's tons of Japanese people downtown.
日本人はかっこいいですよ！ｗｗ
英語上手くになるようにがんばれ！＾＾

What if Japan successfully invaded the Philippines?

Question:

What if Japan successfully invaded the Philippines? (THIS IS A QUESTION BASED ON YOUR PERSPECTIVE). DO THE PEOPLE THERE WILL EXPERIENCE JAPANESE GADGETS, ANIME, AND ETC.

During the WII they abused the people there..is there a possibility that the Philippines will be more progressive if Japan governs it? Or they will treat people there as animals like spaniards do. (IM NOT RACIST).

Answer:

lol
.i am native japanese and brought up in okinawa.
what Prada Returns said is totally lie.
our prefecture is relatively poor only because we are not so hard working and living in very rural area and most of japan's rural area are in similar situation.
ryukyu kingdom(1609~) is under the rule of both mainland japan and china.
okinawan are ethnically japanese and our old langage is simmilar to japanese and very far from chinese(even though japanese itself uses chinese characters).
and 99.9% of okinawan think ourself japanese and will be very much against independence if we can choose.

sorry my poor english

What does guranji mean?

Question:

Answer:

I don't think it's a Japanese word anyway.

How much should I save for a 2 and a half week holiday in Japan?

Question:

My flights from Australia to Japan RETURN was only $499 because of a huge sale.
I'm planning on staying at a backpackers and mostly staying in Tokyo but I also will see some of the country.
I will see the Zoo's and may see Disney Land and buy cheap stuff and cheap food. Do you think $2500 would be enough?

Answer:

Hotel: Usually, you need $100 per night if you want to stay at a hotel.
If you want to save money, you need to stay at a hostel which will cost $30-50 per night.
If you want to stay at a luxury hotel, you need $200-300 or more.

Food, transportation and others: You need $50-100 or so per day. If you want to enjoy shopping, you need more.

So you need $100 for hotel and $75 for others per day. If you want to stay in Japan for 2 weeks, the total cost will be $2450.

How long should I go to Japan for? 3 weeks?

Question:

I'm traveling there from Australia I'm 20 and going alone because the flights ATM are super cheap.
Im arriving in Tokyo and then might see some of the country, would 3 weeks be enough to see lots of Japan?

Answer:

Yes, Japan is tiny you can see a lot in probably 1 week. You should shorten the trip maybe 2weeks, and use the extra money on nice food and buying things.

I'm going to Japan in November for 3 weeks what do you suggest I do?

Question:

I'm 20 traveling alone and am spending probably a week in Tokyo what other areas do you recommend? I'm thinking of seeing some of the beautiful country as well but not saw what suberbs are what.
P.s Traveling from Australia

Answer:

Some tourist destinations around Tokyo are like Hakone, Kamakura, Nikko, etc.

How do you say " i helped her with her homework" in Japanese?

Question:

i want to say that i helped my sister with her homework in Japanese, also what is the verb for when you want to say help someone with a task such as homework?

Answer:

is your sister older or younger than you? older- 姉(an-e)　妹(imouto)
formally:私は姉 or 妹の宿題を手伝いました。
＝watashi wa ane/imouto no shukudai wo tetsudaimashita
informally: 姉 or 妹の宿題を手伝った。
=ane/imouto no shukudai wo tetsudatta
手伝った: （tetsudatta）- to help
hope i helped (: