How much money would be needed to stay in japan for 90 days ?

Question:

hey im planning on visting japan for 90 days and i want to know how much us dollars would be enough to stay there for that long , you know with the cost of renting a hotel ( i wouldnt want a fancy one just a cheap regular traditional japanese hotel room ) food , shopping entertainment and all that stuff. . would lets say 2000 dollars be enough? for tthe whole 90 days ? and yea i can speak japanese so i wouldnt be all lost when i get there . 5 stars best answer please and thank you . oh yea and i also heard that some people that go to japan on a visitors visa when theyre 90 days are done they go to korea for the weekend and come back to japan for another 90 days . is this possible ? is it true? if anyone can answer all these questions i would really appriciated ;) please and thank you . 5*

Answer:

USD$2000 (about 158,000 yen) for 90 days?!?

Japan ain't Thailand you know. It's one of the most expensive countries on earth. Look at some
sample prices on a site like www.tokyopriceguide.com

It's true, you can get cheap food and cheap accommodations. As low as 2300 yen/night at cheaper hotels like www.newkoyo.com or some hostels like www.khaosan-tokyo.com
Or if you want your own place and bath then there are monthly rates about 85,000 per month at
www.kurumi-mansion.com
And you can buy food at a grocers and get by on very little. Much less than $100 a day if you want.
But you are seriously going to have to increase your budget.
Some people have gone to Japan for under 90 days, then leave and come back. But without a visa to stay in Japan, Immigration is likely to have some questions for you on why you want to come back so soon - and they can refuse you entry if they want - so no guarantees. So without a good story cooked up on why you are coming back, you might not get back in. When you first enter Japan they will also check your ticket to make sure you are leaving within 90 days. So you'd have to have a ticket with a longer validity and pay a date change fee later (another $150 or more) if you want to carry out your plan.

Bushido Code Kanji characters - Please help?

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Is this website correct in the kanji characters of the bushido code? They seem to vary in a few places. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/seven…

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As you know these seven words represent Rectitude (義, gi), Courage (勇, yū), Benevolence (仁, jin), Respect (礼, rei), Honesty (誠, makoto), Honor (名誉, meiyo) and Loyalty (忠義, chūgi). However, there is no formal, authentic Kanjis for these words, which means none of these kanjis characters are "100% accurate," strictly speaking.

Since the original text of this book: "Bushido," was not written in Japanese, all of these characters (for the seven virtues) were no more than a translation by those who published their Japanese translations a few decades later. For instance, a translator used the single letter of 勇; another translator wrote 勇氣(or 勇気) for the translation of Courage. Both of them are correct and widely accepted. But I personally think 勇 looks better than 勇氣(or 勇気).
As to the other characters, there seem to be no problem as these two ppl above say.

Is there a difference between もう一回 and もう一度?

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I would say they're almost the same.
But I think I myself say 一回 more than 一度 when it's for colloquial use, and I use 一度 most of the time for written, or it sounds more polite.
もう一回やってみる？Wanna try one more time?
もう一度試してみますか？Would you like to try one more time?

もう一回言ってみて。 Say that again, please.
もう一度言ってください。 Would you say that again, please.

もう一回行ってみたい。 I want to go there again.
もう一度行ってみたいです。I'd like to go there once again.

What is Japan like, the people and the cities?

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I'm 19 and in college for culinary arts. And ever since i was about the age of 10 i've became obsessed with the Japanese culture. I love their food, their fashion, their music (huge jrock fan :P), manga, and anime. But most of all i LOVE their cuisine, and wish to go to Japan to study/master the Japanese cuisine. Right now i was told I can do a study abroad program but every time i think about it i get sooo scared, and nervous, like almost sick to my stomach. I really want to go there, but i don't know whats holding me back? I've never been to Japan, don't know my way around obviously xD and will be going alone. What are the people there like? Will they be rude towards me? Does being a white girl have anything to do with it? lol. I speak the basics of Japanese but not enough to sit down and have a conversation. And i can't read Japanese characters for the life of me, And the colleges i looked up stated that most of their classes are very "English limited" which i guess means, they won't speak a lot of English? I hope to find a college in Osaka or Tokyo, i've only did research on the cities and watched videos of people touring the places, but have no idea what it would actually be like? I'm pretty sure the Japanese are quite nice, and I'm not racist, i actually love the Japanese. And sorta hope to find my future husband there haha :P. But do a lot of people speak english? I won't except them too since it's their country, I'll just study more Japanese xD. I've also never been on a plan before either, and I guess im just really worried about getting lost, something bad happening to me, or i won't be happy there? I was also wondering if Colleges in Japan have dorms like the Colleges in America do? If so that would be great, cause my other concern was, whether i'd have to find a way to pay for an apartment with no job >_<;;. Thank you for taking your time to read this, and sorry for it being soo long! :D

Answer:

Haha don't worry about it being a long message, I have read longer =D
I am from England but moved to Japan a year and a half ago, I got married to a Japanese national and now have a baby. I am still studying Japanese in my own time, the longer you live in Japan the better it gets at speaking it.
I have been to alot of restaurants in Japan, sushi, udon, ramen, mcdonalds, kfc etc but I have never seen a western person working in any restaurant =( Only 1 in Starbucks.
What's holding you back is fear, I think you are afraid of the unknown because you haven't been to Japan. I was the same and I also hadn't been on a plane but I built up the courage to go for it, however I had someone with me at the time. You shouldn't go on your own to any country.
Japanese people have never been rude to me, they are polite and you should be polite back =)
About marrying a Japanese guy, it takes alot of work to get a spouse visa or any kind of visa. also you are only 19 so maybe it's a bit too far ahead into the future. Although, I got married when I was 22 haha!
I think colleges in Tokyo would be expensive, I haven't been but I am pretty sure they would be because its the capital. I don't know about Osaka, they may also be expensive.
I really think that you should have someone with you when you go to Japan, someone who can speak Japanese well or you should improve your Japanese more.
Japanese people speak a little English, I was lucky that my husband speaks good English. I think the younger generation would know English more than the older. =)
I hope I helped a little. Good luck!

Do I need any forms to bring a bee sting kit to Japan?

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I am visiting and need to carry a kit for stings- do I need forms besides the prescription?

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No.

How hard is it to date as a gaijin in Japan?

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Some of my male friends joke about how easy it is to get laid in Japan, and I'll be living there for a few years to teach English. But how hard is it to date in Japan? I'm not the kind of guy that approaches women because I'm quiet and keep to myself.

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Not that hard if you are open minded about our culture. Note that most Japanese girls, with the exemption of the Japanese prostitutes, are conservative. And many have the idea that Americans/Westerners are aggressive in love. You just need to understand and cope in well.
Not all Japanese girls act or feel the same. Honestly, you won't find it hard at all. Many young women in Tokyo hang out or date with foreigners, casual dating can be easy. But finding a serious partner will be very difficult.

Where is a hetalia shop in japan?

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just asking...

Answer:

I've never heard of that shop.
But you can get some hetalia goods at Animate like below:
http://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/product…

What do you think the best place is to visit in Japan?

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Just wondering

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Kyoto and Nara should be the best for culture. Tohoku is probably the best for nature. Tokyo or Osaka are probably the most fun cities. Depends on what you like, really.

Is there any japanese magzines in the usa info on japan?

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i really want to know if there is any japanese magzine in the usa like at walmart mostly likely it has to be at walmart n i like to know any more information on japan like there food culture and wat are some good japanese drama show with romance in them

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I haven't seen any. You can go to your local library and see if they have a travel guide published by Lonely Planet.

What is teen pregnancy like in Japan?

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I'm trying to write a story (fanfiction) that involves teenage pregnancy. I've done some searching but I can't find what I'm looking for.

I want to know if the school the mother is attending finds out about the pregnancy- is she immediately expelled or does she have the option to stay in school if she gets an abortion?

Also, what would happen to the father?

this was posted earlier in the pregnancy category

Answer:

Far less common than the US. Most result in abortion. Birth control pills are easy to get.
Japan has the lowest birth rate in Asia.

Why do Japanese singers have so many songs about Sakura?

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Answer:

Because sakura is a national flower of Japan. A flower to represent Japan.

What Japanese names (First and Last names) would be fit for my story?

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So I'm planning on drawing/writing a manga, and I have some of the main characters that I cannot seem to have a name for. What Japanese first and last names do you think will be fit for them?

-Protagonist (Meaning first character or main character): He is a 16 year old troubled kid who always fights with other boys from school, and I also have to mention that he is dumb and stupid... (Eh... >.<' They're the same right?) He also has bad grades. And when he and his friends are in a serious situation he doesn't act all serious at all, he plays it off with his dumb jokes. All in all, he can sometimes be stupid and immature but... He has really great powers.

-Second Character: Is a cold and mature boy who is one of the protagonists best friends. He always acts cold and tough, but he cares deeply for people close to him, and he shows that by being cold to them. Okay... Just to shorten it he's just unapproachable -.-'.

-Third Character: Is the protagonists childhood friend, he is a mysterious yet funny guy. He has a lot of sides that people don't know about. As he has a mysterious side, a funny side, an annoying side and a serious side. Although he rarely uses his serious side only in desperate situations. He has a whole lot of knowledge too (But he hates to show it off to people, unless he needs to).

Answer:

源　剛毅
Minamoto Gōki
利賀　怜二
Toga Reiji
志藤　新
Shidou　Arata

To live become a Japanes citizen, do you have to be of Japanese decent?

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I heard this somewhere, and I was wondering if this is true? Or can anyone apply to be a citizen?

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for half Japanese and people who have Japanese blood-related, they can easily acquire Japanese citizenship. but for those who have none at all or even spouses of Japanese born citizen, it is very difficult to acquire. to become so, you have to pay Taxes that japanese people themselves are paying, you have to pass a examination test of their language if you are skilled to. as what one answerer said, "permanent residency" and "citizenship" only differs from the voting rights. for those who only have permanent residency visa, no one is allowed to vote during election! that's the difference.

What do people in Japan mostly speak?

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I am considering when I am done with college to broaden my horizons and pursue my teaching career. This won't be until 10 years but when the time comes I want to be ready and learn to speak there language what do people speak Japanese or Chinese please help??!

Answer:

Work on what's up close first and forget about 'horizons'. Japanese. There's often a pattern.

Germany-German
France-French
Spain-Spanish
China-Chinese
Korea-Korean

There's even a language called Sillian.

Final Answer- This is Japan, so 'Japanese'.

What are things needed to visit or permanently live in japan?

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hey hello im 17 i can speak japanese at an ok level i'm still learning though. i know over 200 kanji and still learning more . i want visit japan and see how its like and if i like it maybe come back a live there permanently . what are things i need to do to go to japan and live there ? please help I'm really clueless about this part. .

Answer:

If you are a US citizen, you can visit and stay in Japan up to 90 days without a visa.

You usually need working or student visa to live more than 90 days 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 $100,000.

If you want to become a Japanese citizen, you have to keep living in Japan for more than 5 years without a pause. Then, you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But you need more like stable income, sufficient reason, Japanese language skill and so on if you want your application to be accepted.

You can apply for Permanent Residence of Japan under the same condition. And this is relatively easier than citizenship.

Hello! Can you help me with Japanese language?

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I'm watching Naruto, and I'd like know what Itachi and Sasuke are saying in original language. I have tried to write something... That's what i heard:
Itachi: "Sono sharingan omae wa doko made mieteiru?"
Sasuke: "Doko made mietere dato? Ima no ure no kono mieteiru no wa. Itachi, anata no shinisa madara."

This is what i'm watching: http://megavideo.com/?v=IQOBFR6A from minute 17:20 to 17:40.
Thanks to people who will help me... :)

Answer:

その写輪眼、おまえはどこまで見えている？
sono sharingan, omae wa doko made mieteiru?

どこまで見えてるだと？
今の俺のこの眼に見えているのは、イタチ、あんたの死にざまだ。
doko made mieteru dato? ima no ore no kono me ni mieteiru nowa, itachi anta no shinizama da.

When compared to living in the States, how different of life would one find living in Japan?

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Assuming you live in Tokyo or other major cities in Japan.

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1. compact (in the U.S. you have to have a car to go shopping; that's not the case in japan)
2. public transportation (train and bus ) is generally more developed (if you live in middle to large city) like new york city.
3. Crowded (lots of people)
4. In a big city, people are often cold.
5. Compared to the U.S. everything is generally more expensive (food, clothing, furniture although they may be in better quality).
6. climate is very different (dry winter and very humid hot summer).
7. they probably have more community-based annual events (such as festival in summer).
8. There are lots of Buddhism and Shinto shrines like churches in the U.S.
9. Most Japanese are atheistic or agnostic although their philosophical stances are more toward Buddhism and Shintoism.

Is their any programs about Japan?

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Currently running or was in the past?

Answer:

What kind of program are you talking about?

Do girls in Japan really have to wear panties in gym class?

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Someone told me that in Japan girls have to wear panty things in gym class instead of shorts. Is that true?

Answer:

What is "panty things", anyway?

I think you are talking about buruma?
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E…

This thing went out sometime around 1990s. So it's not being used now.

Kanji for these few words?

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I am writing a story about a girl that learns Japanese. For my sections I like to name them with a kanji that means something. They are:
1Forget
2Freedom
3Power
4Revolution
5Remember
6Time
7Change
I want them each not to contain any kana, and if they must, please explain why.
I have: 自由,力,革命,変更, for 2,3,4,and 7. But I need the rest and I'd like confirmation for the ones I have.
o(≧∀≦)o !! ども !!

Answer:

1Forget 忘却 boukyaku
2Freedom 自由 jiyuu
3Power 力 chikara
4Revolution 革命 kakumei
5Remember 記憶 kioku
6Time 時間 jikan
7Change 変更 henkou

Hello, I have a traditional-related question in Japan about using sticks to eat food?

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Could you please confirm that in Japan, using sticks like a fork in order to size the food is considered like misfortune for the person that is holdin these same sticks?

I was told that under no circumstances must you pick the food as if it were a fork if you want ot avoid misfortune.

Thank you for your answers.

Answer:

Well, there are some prohibitions of using chopsticks as manner.
Using chopsticks "like a fork in order to size the food" is called ”ちぎり箸" "chigiribashi".
That is one of the prohibitions.

In order to let the children follow the rules, the adults often use threats.
Some of them call the prohibited behavior "unlucky", "縁起が悪い" (engi ga warui).
That might be what you were told.

In what ways has Japanese education been influenced by America?

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Answer:

It hasn't. Japan has a better system. 99 % of Japanese can read & write.Japanese kids spend more time in school. Many go to a cram school after school. Others go to school on Saturdays, Not here !
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What part of tokyo are these places?

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I have narrowed some otaku spots for my tokyo holiday next year, but when looking at hotel, I need to know which part of tokyo I want the hotel to be in, so which one would be the most central one with these places in mind? Thanks :)

1) Harajuk
2) Akihabara
3) Nakano Broadway
4) Ikebukuro(Otome Road)
5) Nipponbashi (Den Den Town)

Answer:

1. Harajuku - really not "Otaku" but alternative fashion "gothica lolita' fashion subculture of Shibuya fashion.

2. Akihabara, "otaku" capital.

3. Nakano broadway, much smaller location, but less "commercialized" then Akihabara.

4. Not on the radar as a major Otaku location.

5. Not even in Tokyo. (Den Den Town is in OSAKA).

Essentially, Tokyo has an excellent transportation network that you can stay in one major location like SHINJUKU (many hotels there) and go by train to all the places you mentioned within minutes (except Den Den Town, which isn't in Tokyo).

Also it depends on what kind of "otaku" you are, there are many different types and different things to see and do.

What is the cheapest way to do a currency exchange from USD to Japanese yen?

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Google has utterly failed me on this one, as its first four search results have suggested totally contradictory answers. One says use a local bank. One says use a Japanese bank, and another says the airport (yeah right) is the best rate.

So whats the best way to transfer many thousands of dollars into yen?

Answer:

Get a money market account and trade directly without any fees or middle man.

Meaning of "Д" in Japanese?

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What it's mean? Д? I only know that russian symbol Д = D, but what it's mean in japanese?

Answer:

there is none word for Japanese symbol, character, letter like that.

Can I stay in Haneda airport (Tokyo Japan) overnight?

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I will fly from Haneda to Detroit, MI at 6:55 AM. However, Haneda is just the transit airport. I will arrive at Tokyo in 6PM so I wonder if I can stay overnight (don't want to spend money on motel). Anyone knows?

Answer:

If you're talking a stopover flight, they should let you stay with no problem. Many others must go through the same situation. Just find an area where you'll be out of the way.

How many papers can I do in one semester in Japan university?

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I 'm going to exchange to Kaisai Gaidai university for one semster next year, How many papers can I doat most in one semster?

Answer:

It depends on what you mean by paper.

I don't think it's meaningful to count the number of final exams if you mean that. Because you can count the number of classes instead of exams. Classes matter more than exams.

It depends on major anyway. So there is no single answer for all Kansai Gaidai majors.

Addition:
It depends on which major you have. There is no single answer for the entire college. And it changes year by year.

Generally, they will let you take 10-20 classes.

... The manga Zetsuai question?

Question:

about azabana 13

Answer:

anime budokan recomended

People who own the Galaxy 551 (i5510) ?

Question:

How good do you find this phone overall?
And please only people that have/have had this phone, I really don't want a copy and pasted review.
Thanks. :)

Answer:

It's Korean phone. You ask in Korean section.

How do you say vagina in Japanese?

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Answer:

joseiki and omanko, manko (omanko and manko are porno words)

How do you say leaf in Japanese?

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Answer:

in real term, it is just called "ha" 「葉」
but mostly it is called (happa).
fallen leaves = 枯葉　kareha

Going to Japan next week, any tips?

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Going on a two week exchange to Aichi Prefecture. I'm told it's going to be humid so I'm mainly taking shorts and shirts. Don't even think I'l be taking a pair of jeans. Does anyone have any tips on what I can do, what to look out for, cool things to buy, or anything else while I'm over there? I'l be travelling to Nagoya one of the days, and possibly Tokyo (not too certain though).

What are some cool gadgets and stuff I can buy over there? I like all of that electronic crap.

Answer:

I used to live in Aichi!! Bring summer clothes like shorts and t-shirts because this time of year it is really hot & humid. Summer is great for the fireworks and all the cool festivals. In Achi check out

Nagoya - recommended sights in Nagoya include Nagoya-jo castle, Osu Canon Markets and Atsuta Jingu Shrine.

Inuyama City - highlights of Inuyama are its historical castle Inuyama-jo and activities such as ukai cormorant fishing and the Kiso-gawa rapids.

Nihon Monkey Park
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Little World
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…