What are the names of some cheap but good quality hotels?

Question:

im on my gonna be on my way to new york but i dont wanna drive 10 and a half hrs staright so im looking for some cheap but nice hotels in either Claysville,west Alexander or washington pennsylvania and surronding area im goin this coming up weekend plz help and stay in the interstate 70 area

Answer:

Why do you ask this on Japan section?

I am going to fit in in japan?

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I'm going to japan in the spring as a exchange student and am very worried that i'm not going to fit in.To give you a idea am very pail and have blonde hair and blue eyes. Are my looks going to make me stick out?basically what should i do to stick out less ,i think is the best way to say it.
~thanks

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Your question can be answered in a few ways.

Firstly, just to give you some background, I have lived/studied in Japan. My place of residence was in Shikoku which has far less foreign residents than other areas of Japan. I did attract some attention, whilst my blonde friend attracted a lot of attention. However, it was not negative and the response to us as foreigners was very welcoming and pleasant.

In areas such as Tokyo, you will find that you are virtually unnnoticed most of the time. Tokyo-ites are used to seeing foreigners. Those who you make friends with might be more intrigued by your foreign looks, but random strangers probably couldn't care less.

You do have to be realistic in that you will attract some attention due to not being Japanese. Despite the large population of foreigners, Japan is still largely a homogenic nation and you will be an object of curiosity in many situations.

This does not need to concern you. Once you've been there for a while, you'll stop noticing any stares that are cast your way. Additionally, you will rarely find that Japanese people will go out of their way to point out your foreign-ness. The best thing you can do is be prepared for Japanese culture - if you haven't studied the language before, get some polite phrases down quickly. If you have, you should cope okay in situations such as restaurants and shops. Make sure that you understand common customs and social rules. If you don't draw attention to yourself by making big cultural faux pas's, you'll draw less curiosity. You'll find that you'll be respected a lot if you can handle certain things the same way the Japanese do.

Attracting attention is not necessarily a bad thing. I received a lot of admiration for my blue eyes, and I'm sure you'll receive a lot of compliments on your hair. Sometimes it made me feel a bit shy, but it's not bad to have someone complimenting you! Additionally, having pale skin is something a lot of Japanese women strive for through countless beauty products - so you'll definitely get a few admiring looks for that too.

Try to relax and stop focusing on what's different about you. You're there to learn, so don't let it distract you! I promise you that it won't be a big issue unless you make it one :)

What does this mean? (japanese)?

Question:

I will rate best answer.

Kahō wa nete mate. Tashika ni sono tōridesukedo, chanto benkyō o shite kara nemashita ka? W Kahō wa nete mate tte kotoba wa, yaranaito ikenai koto o zenbu yattara, ato wa awatezu shizuka ni matsu no ga ichiban yoi toyuu imidesu. Tada matsu dakeja dame tte kotodesu ne!

Answer:

This is a bit strange...where have you taken this from? It would be easier to understand in actual Japanese - can you supply that?

The general meaning -seems- to be that Kaho is being told off for going to sleep. Although whatever she said previously was correct, she is being asked if she studied properly before sleeping. She shouldn't go to sleep yet because she hasn't done (all of her work?) fully yet, so it would be better for her to be waiting quietly? 'Dame' implies that going off to sleep in this situation is really a bad thing and Kaho mustn't do it.

It would be easier to translate this if I knew the context and had the source Japanese, not romaji, because I could be completely off base. I hope this sheds some insight...

I'm 19 and going to Tokyo for a month or two any recomendations?

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Basicly i want 2 travle, I'm 19 and going to Tokyo for a month or two any recommendations on clubs, pubs, food places and where I can meet people my age as I'm traveling allone

Answer:

Two months in Tokyo is too much. There is much more to Japan than just Tokyo, spend a couple of weeks there and move on - the Kansai area has Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji all within a train ride of each other.

Do you think Japan will Japan start opening their borders for more skilled immigrants in the future?

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Their population is starting to fall and I'm wondering if this will pressure them to let more immigrants into the country so their economy won't fall or something. I like to learn languages and I was wondering what the chances were of me being able to go there in the future for a job with translation or something.

Just curious.

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Japanese people still do not want to accept many immigrants although population is declining in Japan. And it's not my personal opinion, though.

They know what happened to European countries who accepted many immigrants and don't want Japan to become like them.

So if Japan accepts immigrants, it would be only in fields without enough labor forces. They are like, agriculture, fishery, nurse, caregiver, etc.

Japan is already inviting nurses and caregivers from Philippines and Indonesia. And in agriculture and fishery, Japanese women do not want to marry guys in those fields. So Japan is actually inviting immigrants as wives because many guys in those fields are marrying non-Japanese women.

Why does Japan have 8 car companies, but America just has a "Big 3"?

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Japan has:
1. Toyota
2. Nissan
3. Honda
4. Mazda
5. Mitsubishi
6. Subaru
7. Suzuki
8. Isuzu

America only has GM, Ford, and Chrysler. And a few of the companies in Japan make other things than cars. Toyota makes forklifts and SEWING MACHINES, Nissan makes forklifts and boats, Honda makes motorcycles and lawn mowers/power equipment, Mitsubishi makes forklifts and ELECTRONICS, and Suzuki makes motorcycles. Why can't the Big 3 do that?

Answer:

Solid question, I'm going to say that the Japanese auto industry never consolidated due in part to the keiretsu system. For example the Mitsubishi group remains committed to being in the car business, so Mitsubishi Motors is not for sale. Some of the smaller companies like Mazda and Nissan now belong to larger companies and that is why they are still around. Daihatsu has its niche with the small cars.

If I wanted to convert usd into yen what is the best option?

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Im heading to japan later this year and I need to convert my money into yen... I don't know what to do I hear they have different exchange rates and I just want the best possible option.

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All I can say is that the best place for exchanging money is at a bank in Japan.
Airports and hotels = horrible exchange rates. And sometimes your native country can sure rip you off on the exchange, so it's always the better option to exchange money in a foreign country.

Side note just from experience that I thought I should include* Withdrawing from the ATM can be a real big no no in another country, especially since you don't really know how much you really will be withdrawing if you don't know how the currency works and they can charge you an extra fee.
Travelers' checks are amazing for traveling abroad if you know where you can and can not use them. Also it can be replaced if lost or stolen since it's not connected to your bank account in any way :) But it's always great to have a good mix of normal bill/coin and traveler's check.

Help with Japanese homework! (I'll give best answer and five stars)?

Question:

I have to read the passage and answer the questions...


passage: http://i52.tinypic.com/27xnwaq.png



I have to answer these questions (Can someone please give me some basic answers I don't really understand them...)



1. 何の会社が日系企業だったのか。

2. どのような日系企業だったのか。

3. 脅かす者がいたのは、ジョーンズさんがどんなことを言った時か。

4. それは、ジョーンズさんが誰にそのことを言った時か。

5. 何と言って脅かすものがいたのか。

6.「そのようなこと」は、どのようなことか。　＜ーーーwtf lol

7. 課長さんはどのような人なのか。

8. ジョーンズさんは、何ができたのか。

9. ジョーンズさんは、なぜそのことができたのか。



I'll give best answer and 5 stars to any help! I know it's a lot..Thanks so much! :)

Answer:

Oh boy. Now I've seen everything. Someone who is actually proud of himself for using Google Translate and is condescending to a person trying to get a factual translation.
"Cash shortage issue" is apparently not the only issue you are dealing with.

While you were making your sarcastic reply, did you stop and consider the fact that Google Translate was spitting out nonsensical sentence fragments?

1. How many companies were Japanese companies.
2. What was what Japanese companies. 

3. Was a threat, or what Mr. Jones said when.
4. Is it that someone said that when Mr. Jones.
5. I was saying what a threat.
6., "Like that", or any such thing. <Wtf lol 
 ーーー
7.'s Manager is a person or what. 

8. Mr. Jones, you could be anything.
09. Ms. Jones is whether that could be why.


WTF LOL indeed. I don't know which one is my favorite but I'll go with number 7 as particularly sublime stupidity:
"課長さんはどのような人なのか。”
" 's Manager is a person or what." = This sentence got your seal of approval? This is what you arrogantly profess as "magic?" Not even close. Every single part of that sentence is wrong. And to think someone could read that in English and think it was correct boggles the mind. I've been a teacher for a decade and haven't seen language skills that low outside of the kids who ride the short bus to school.
Anyway, the right answer is "What kind of person is the boss (manager/section chief)?"
So question-asking person: I would encourage you to do your own homework, since that is the only way to learn. You don't want to end up like the first answerer.
But some tips:

Ending in か is a question---
Question words:
何の　　　　　　nani/nan no what
どのような dono you na what kind of
誰 dare who
なぜ naze why
どんな　　　　　donna what kind of

If you have any other specific questions instead of just "Do my homework for me and I'll give you 5 POINTS!!!!" I'm sure people would be more willing to help you.

If I walk around in the busy city of Shibuya, how likely is it that people will steal something from me?

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If I walk around in the busy city of Shibuya, how likely is it that people will steal something from me?

I know that Shibuya is a busy city with thousands of people around me, but I've also heard that the people there are genuinely nice.

What are do's and don'ts when I'm walking in Shibuya?

What happens if I drop my wallet in a busy area? Like a crossing?

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Highly UNLIKELY.

If you lost your wallet full of money inside, the vast majority of the time, you will get your wallet back, WITH your money and credit cards still inside. That's Japan for you.
Go to the nearest police box (Koban) where you last remember having it.

"Do's and don'ts" uh, pretty much the same thing anywhere, don't act like a complete fool.

How is Japan doing right now?

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are things getting better? i havent heard much about it other than lady gaga being there, please tell me (:

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Sendai is slowly being rebuilt.The biggest area to be concerned about is that close to the nuke plants in Fukushima. Accurate information isn't easy to come by. Things are still not under control the last I heard. There was more damage than we have been told.
Kids are not allowed to play outside at school in some areas in Fukushima.

What is the Japanese Hata Clan;its origins?

Question:

Answer:

Your answer can be easily found here:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Hata+Clan

Any good Japanese songs to dance to?

Question:

Songs they play in clubs, not jpop songs for 16 yr olds.

Answer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOMeHODC…
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Do samurai traditions still exist in japan ,if yes ,where does it exist in japan ?

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Answer:

Such as ? The samurai went out in th 1800's. War like traditions were done with after WWII.

What does this mean? (Screenshot trans)?

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http://i52.tinypic.com/2a8ohz6.png

Answer:

テスト頑張（がんば）ってます！夏休みももうすぐ
I'm working hard for the exams. Summer holidays are just around the corner (yay!)

"My Japanese is not so great" in apologetic (んです) form?

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I know a few different ways to say my Japanese isn't the best...however I'm not sure how to place it in んです, apologetic/explanational form. ( I don't even know if you CAN do it)

If it works, and doesn't sound akward in conversation, could I please get an explanation?

Answer:

If you want to say like "my Japanese isn't the best" using (んです) form;
私、日本語がそんなにうまくないんですが、
私、日本語がそこまでうまいわけじゃないんですが、I
私の日本語はたいしたことないんですが、

Hope this is what you asked...

Time zone question about Japan?

Question:

Okay, I'm just trying to make sure I've got the right idea...
If it's say...3p.m in Queensland, Australia, on the 10th of July. What is the time and date for Japan? Doesn't matter where in Japan, if you need to specify just use Tokyo.
Thanks.
-flare

Answer:

Here you go.

http://www.timezoneconverter.com/

From what age can you legally do part time jobs in Japan?

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Answer:

It's either 15 or 16...But the number of hours is limited.

How do I find astronomy friends in Japan?

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I want to see the annular eclipse in Tokyo next May. I tried the internet with no luck. I need contacts in Japan for help with location and accomodation. Hope to see the transit of Venus as well.

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schools have such clubs and you would be very welcome if you are a true enthusiast

..Japanese gestures..?

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What are some gestures used in Japan that differ from western gestures? I know of several but I want confirmation on them.

Also, I hear that the Japanese don't usually say no when in close proximity to someone that asks them a question, rather the head is tilted and for emphasis, the teeth are maybe sucked. Is this frequent?

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Tilting the head to the side while sucking air through the teeth can be loosely translated as "Sore wa chotto." which could either mean 'no' or just show uncertainty as to exactly what to do. For instance, I was playing golf with a friend a couple of weeks ago and when he walked up to his ball and found a tough lie, the head went to the side and air was sucked through his teeth. "Hmmmm, what to do here?"

Walt Disney movies in Japan?

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Are those movies popular?

Here in The Netherlands people of my age think it's childish to watch such movies (anything that's animation is childish in their eyes) I don't really care about their opinion I watch them anyway..

But in Japan animation is very popular right? But they have so much anime, so do they also watch Walt Disney movies? Here everyone knows the old movies like Bambi and The Little Mermaid.
Do they also know them? If you compare anime and Disney to another, which is more popular?
I know they have a Disney theme park.. so that means that Japanese people at last know of Walt Disney movies right?

BTW another question: how popular is Manga/Anime. Here in the Netherlands there is a small amount of people who know about it. In the US it's pretty popular and in Japan itself? I don't really know. Does everyone read it and is it seen as normal? Or do some people also see it as childish like in my country?

Oh and they have Drama too right? I've watched a couple of those. I think they're better than the drama's we have in our country. How popular are those in Japan if you compare them to anime and manga?

What do you see in the cinema's? Anime or movies with real people? Can you also see Disney Movies or other animation movies like Despicable Me? Only Japanese movies or also those from America and such?

Thanks

PS: yeah I know.. a lot of questions!

Answer:

Disney movies are indeed popular in Japan.

In fact Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea are THE ONLY two theme parks NOT OWNED by Disney. A Japanese company owns both parks and licenses out disney characters. Most Japanese know of the famous Disney characters.

Manga and anime are two different things, manga might be more popular then anime, however NOT everyone watches or likes anime. I know many many Japanese people who do not watch it all the time.

Dramas are much much much much more popular then Anime, because Dramas reach and connect with a wider audience, just like dramas in many other places.

Again like dramas "movies with real people" are more mainstream and popular. You can see all types of movies in a Japanese cinema, anime, hollywood movies, Japanese movies, foreign movies, disney whatever is popular at the time.

What is the temperature like in Japan in late July?

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I'm going there during that time. I recently went to Singapore and it was REALLY hot and humid. I hear that the summers in Japan are hot and humid. Is it a similar heat like in Singapore during this time?

Answer:

It's also really hot and humid in Japan in July. It's a little cooler if you go north, like to Hokkaido and Aomori, but in places like Tokyo and Kyoto it's very hot and humid. That said, I love Japan in July and August -- there's so much going on and if you can stand the heat, it's a lot of fun.

Japanese learning Serbian?

Question:

I was watching on tv that some japanese learning serbian in some university.Can you tell me something about?Please.
Sorry for my bad english.

Answer:

I've not seen anything specifically about that, but that does remind me. In recent years, Croatia has been gaining popularity as a European travel destination for Japanese. I'm guessing the fact that it's much cheaper than Italy or France, and just as beautiful, being on the coast of the Adriatic across from Italy. A friend of mine recently visited there. Other than Greece, the Balkan Peninsula is not really that famous outside of Europe.

I want to study cosmetology in Japan.. How?

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I am a foreigner and can speak basic japanese. I'm going to take Japanese classes for the language but I was just wondering about the requirements to get into a Beauty School in Tokyo? Do you have to have a cosmetology licence? Or can you just apply with no previous experience?
cheers :D

Answer:

You are going to need native level Japanese for this. To get a license there you would have to take their written tests, which are in Japanese.
Yet another problem is, you're not Japanese. Few Japanese women will go to a non-Japanese cosmetologist.

What do japanese people do at shrines?

Question:

what do japanese people do at shrines its for a school animate

Answer:

In addition to praying, we throw coins into this box.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saisenbako

On tight budget, how much does a week holiday in Tokyo cost?

Question:

Guys, I need some help, I'm graduating from high school this november, I'm thinking of going Tokyo from Singapore. However, I'm on a tight budget (well, as a student). Any recommendations for cheap hostel/hotel, transportation, food places (v impt!) and tourist attractions. Been to Tokyo once when I'm 10- so I'm only slightly familar with the place.
Last but not least, recommendation of airlines?
Thanks loads!!

Answer:

A regular hotel will set you back about USD$100 a night for a single room or USD$150 for a double. Try a Business Hotel for a good compromise with prices around USD$70 for a single room and USD$100 for a double. I recommend the Toyoko Inn hotel chain located all over Japan.

Prices at regular Japanese restaurants are usually USD$8-$15 a meal, but food can cost you about USD$5-8 a meal if you eat at budget Japanese restaurants like Yoshinoya, Sukiya, and CoCo Ichiban Curry House.

I would say about USD$80-100 a day is possible done on a budget.

Why does wikipedia give Tokyo 2 different populations?

Question:

according to wikipedia:
- Metropolis 13,010,279 (April 1, 2,010)
- Metro 35,676,000

so why does it have 2? is it 13 million or 36 million. I'm kinda confused cos this is with every city, and in geography, I have to make a presentation on Tokyo and I'm not sure if i should put 35 or 13
thanks

Answer:

13M is population of Tokyo as one prefecture.

36M is population of Greater Tokyo Area.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Tok…

Usually, "Tokyo" means the former.

Im in england and i want to move to a japanese school in japan which school should i go?

Question:

im 13 years old and im in love with the japanese language
im going to be an exchange student so i wanna know where i can stay as well

Answer:

You need to talk to your school's guidance counselor and see if there is any kind of program available. This kind of question gets asked a lot so you also might try YA database with "Japanese exchange program" and see what pops up. You probably aren't going to get any new information from this post compared to what you find on there.

What does this translate to?

Question:

My Japanese friend said I should say this:

せっしゃ ちくび びんびんまるで ござる

What does it say?

Answer:

Your japanese friend is just kidding. It's not a word-to-word translation, but it means something like "my nipples are erecting". If i were you, i wouldn't say this.

Will Japanese girls give me the time of day?

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FIRST let me say I'm not one of those innumerable creepy guys on here looking to go to Japan to get an easy lay. I'm from LA but I live and work in Asia for my job. I've lived in the Philippines for a year and Taiwan for 2, and am now being transferred to Japan. I don't have some Asian fetish or anything, my past girlfriends are Asian simply because I live in ASIA.

OK now that my disclaimer is out of the way, I've found myself having a hard time dating abroad. In the Philippines, the girls I dated saw dollar signs and wanted marriage immediately (scary), and in Taiwan, the girls were only interested in trying me out for a month or two like a novelty prize (fun, but that gets old too).

Are women in Japan receptive to foreigners? Or is it likely they will similarly treat a western guy like a temporary play thing / sugar daddy? I just want a normal girlfriend, and the thought of going on one of those "American Expat" match sites makes me want to jump off Taipei 101...

PS My work is with an architecture firm, in case you were wondering; and I'm 25 and probably an 8/10, if that holds any relevance.

Answer:

You don't mention your Japanese skills. No Japanese skills reduces the pool size.

There's the gaijin bar scene, though that doesn't sound like what you are looking for. The match making services, well, I don't know anything about them, but for a Japanese girl looking for a foreign guy? They could go to the gaijin bars, and well you get my point. You never know.

I had an Iranian friend who met his wife on a train, so random contact is not impossible. I met my wife on a Caribbean beach by just walking up and saying 'Hi'.

There's always the chance of meeting someone at work.

EDIT: Eunce has it backwards. Much more common to see a foreign guy with a Japanese woman.

Do I look Asian (Japanese) in at least one of those pics?

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I'm Asian but arabic asian who lives in middle east and I'm a huge fan of Japan and a cosplayer And do I look asian een a little bit maybe around the eyes?
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2222228674649&set=a.2222227994632.2136358.1215684649&type=1
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2222228354641&set=a.2222227994632.2136358.1215684649&type=1
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2204716236849&set=a.1629986588967.2091076.1215684649&type=1
and thnx ....

Answer:

To be completely honest, If I saw you walking down the street, I wouldn't even think you were anything close to being East Asian. I don't see any resemblance.

How expensive is Tokyo, Japan?

Question:

I am planning a trip to tokyo in a few years n was wondering how much a plane ticket is n hotel prices

Answer:

It can be cheap and expensive, depends on the traveler, there is something for everyone.

In Japan you can pay cheap for a hotel and not worry about it being in a "dangerous" area or being infected with roaches.

There are many cheap accommodations in Tokyo and there are many expensive ones too.

If you want to spend a little bit you can, if you want to spend a lot you can, again something for everyone.