What to expect visiting Japan?

Question:

I really want to visit one day.

Answer:

Only one day? There's so much to do! It really depends where you're going. If you're a foreigner, except a lot of people glancing at you. Here's a list of other things:
1. Expect shopkeepers to keep saying the same phrases over and over in a weird voice such as "Irrashaimasu!"
2. Expect trains to be packed (If in Tokyo) around 7:30-10am and all the conducters to sound like they're plugging their noses when speaking on the intercom.
3. Expect cars to go very close to you when you walk on the streets, to the point you feel like you're going to get hit.
4. Expect to see practically all the men in business suits and a lot of kids in school uniforms.
5. Expect to find random temples and shrines in even the busiest of areas
6. Expect to find that Japan isn't just about anime and video games.
7. Expect the TV to only have variety shows on practically every channel.
8. Expect 7Elevens to be more than just a convenient store, and learn how awesome the Daiso, Donkey hotei and Lawson's 100 yen store are
9. Expect people to be too polite, except in trains. Every man to themself there...
10. Expect most restaurants to consist of the following ingredients: chicken or pork, noodles like ramen and udon, curry, raw seafood (sushi and sashimi), eggs (raw or cooked), seaweed, cabbage, tomato and ginger
11. Expect karaoke places to be seen everywhere
12. Expect Japan to be very clean, and yet it's impossible to find a trash can when you need one!
13. Expect to have to separate your trash into burnables and non-burnables
14. Expect Japan to be very expensive, but it's super easy to find affordable restaurants

I could go on and on, but I hope this answers your question somewhat:)

Translate into Japanese for wedding?

Question:

Translate into Japanese for wedding?
I have been asked to speak in Japanese at my brother in law's wedding......
I speak a little Japanese, but not enough to write this speech. Can you help me translate it into Japanese? I can read hiragana and katakana, but not many kanji!

This is what I would like to say:

"On behalf of the Smiths, I would like to congratulate Yumiko and Joe. It is with great pleasure that we attend this very special occasion of their wedding. We would like to welcome Yumiko to the family and assure her parents and family that we will look after her in Australia as if she were our own daughter. She is very special to us. We are very excited to welcome Yumiko to our family and to see how happy she and Joe are gives us all great pleasure. Thank you so much for the kind invitation to attend this evening and for your wonderful hospitality. We look forward to seeing you in Australia one day soon. Thank you and have a great night!"

Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated....thank you!!

Answer:

Use google translate Hope it can help you

Within the next decade or so, how likely is it that Japan will be accepting more immigrants?

Question:

They have a very low rate right now, will this look to ever change in the near future?

Answer:

Do you mean when will Japan accept more unskilled immigrants?

Japan already accepts skilled immigrants.

It's a very low rate right now because Japan simply at the moment doesn't need many unskilled immigrants, so in the near future it is unlikely.

People keep asking this question like you, simply put, if you were in Japan's position, would you open the flood gates?

Japan's immigration policy is actually pretty rational if you look at it objectively. Japan isn't like the United States, which is a country built upon immigration. The United States like it or not, needs those immigrants (both legal and illegal) to work as a country, Japan at the moment does not.

What does unoccupied Japan mean?

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I think it depends on which "unoccupied" means in the context, not be conquered or be abandoned.
-unconquered Japan...占領されていない日本　
Japan where is conquered by no other nation.
Independent Japan
-abandoned Japan...住人がいなくなった日本
Japan where abandoned. Japan where nobody live.

Japanese is this correct?

Question:

Seijin Shiki, is held on the second Monday of January of every year. This day is for people who have the age of twenty
Throughout most of Japan, twenty is the age where people are subjected to adult laws, gain the right to vote, and to drink, therefore making you an adult. The girls get dressed up, wear make up and kimonos and take lots of photos
In the end of Seijin Shiki, the new young adults leave in groups to go to personal parties where they celebrate and drink

成人式は、毎年、1月の第二火曜日に行われる。この日は、
二十歳を迎えた人々のためのだ

日本全体を通して、二十歳と言う年齢は、法的に成人として扱われ、投票、
飲酒が可能になる
したがって、大人になるということだ。

女子は着飾って化粧をし、そして着物を来てたくさんの写真を撮る。
成人式が終わると、新成人たちは、グループに分かれて二次会へと向かい、
そこで酒を飲み、お祝いをする

Answer:

Yeah, your Japanese is perfect except for following two points: 火曜日 and 二十歳を迎えた人々のためのだ. Monday is 月曜日 as already mentioned by another person. 二十歳を迎えた人々のためのだ would be perfect if it is written like "二十歳を迎えた人々のためにある". The other sentences are really well translated.

How much eduction do you need for a simple life in Japan?

Question:

Like in America, all you need is a GED, find a job that pays 9 - 10 dollars a hour full time, find an apartment to rent for 700 - 800 dollars a month, make sure you have no kids, and your all set.

By basic life i mean, 60 channels, somewhat fast internet, enough to eat when hungry (mostly top ramen cup noodles ^^), water, electricity, basic cell phone, etc..

I really want to go and live in Japan, so I have been researching. Most websites say that you need a 4 year college degree just to get a job in Japan!! I just want to hear this from basic people.

(there is no way that im going to college, im in high school starting 12th grade and my grades are right at the min passing level, might be even lower, because I failed all my freshmen classes and have no money)

Answer:

>Most websites say that you need a 4 year college degree just to get a job in Japan!!

This is because you can't get a working visa of Japan without college degree. If you are not Japanese, you need a degree to move to Japan. You can't live without it.

Japan cities and geography?

Question:

I'm writing a story and I need two places far away from each other but both are by water. The main character works at a dock. He leaves preferably across Japan by the bullet train (I would like it to be fairly far) to preferably again a traditional city because it has to do with a demon. I need there to be ocean for a cliff side around trees but that can be worked out as long as there's a cliff side. Can you give me some places please? Pictures if you can, if not just the places and how long it would take to travel to them by bullet train. thanks! ^_^

Answer:

How about Matsushima a city on the coast, kind of near Sendai to the NE of Tokyo. IT's often described as amongst the most beautifull seashores in Japan. Unlike much of Japan, the cliff's you seek are found there along with many religious shrines amongst the archipelago of islands.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsushima


Perhaps A distant coastal city connected by Shinkansen would be Fukuoka. In fact, it is the furthest south one can travel by bullet train. It is a beautiful, large city with an ancient culture of it's own, largely due to the more open travel history of gateway cities in Kyushu island.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka

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Japanese drama where girl gets kidnapped?

Question:

I saw this preview thing for this really awesome looking Japanese drama the other day but I can't remember what it was called. Basically this girl goes to a school where these 4 really popular boys pick on people and beat them up. She gets picked and they end up doing mean thing to her like throwing her lunch on the ground or something like that. She ends up fighting back by punching one of the guys and declaring war on them. Then she gets kidnapped by the guy.

Answer:

I am 100% positive it's Hana Yori Dango aka Boys Over Flowers. It's about these popular rich boys called the F4 and if someone pisses them off, they give that person the red slip which gives the whole school permission to pick on that person. The main girl gets one, and that's pretty much the declaring war part. It's the most famous drama story in Asia, remade first by Taiwan, then Japan, Korea, and China (Philippines too?). The Korean version is actually the most popular. I like both versions, but the Korean actors are better-looking and they did the storyline well. Anyways, I definitely recommend Hana Yori Dango! Go watch it:D

Is Tokyo University the "best" University in Japan?

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Answer:

The most successful students are usually found in the University of Tokyo and Kyoto university. They are the two most prestigious universities in Japan. Granted they are the best non-english speaking universities in the world.
I think they should make themselves more international and bring best people from all over the world, like some universities in North America do. But unfortunately they aren't as financially well off as prestigious American universities like Stanford and Harvard.
Even some Japanese researchers move to the US for better research opportunities.

Generally speaking, people think that:
Students in U of Tokyo: bright, international, elites
Students in Kyoto university: crazy, mad, nutjobs

I'm planning to visit japan next year for the Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Festival. When is the best time to go?

Question:

Answer:

http://www.welcome2japan.hk/topics/2010.…

they had an official website runs by Japan Tourism itself tracking sakura every year. as sakura dun open at a fix period. it's a funny flower really depends on weather. it wil only blossom while turning warm fr extreme cold. n only last for 5-7 days.

Question about Japanese characters?

Question:

How can I tell when I'm reading something that it's in Hiragana or Katakana or Kanji?

Answer:

You basically just have to know what the different characters look like. And if you can actually read Japanese this is something you would know. Generally speaking, kanji are the more complex characters and are derived from Chinese characters. Things written in kanji will have a Chinese look about them. Hiragana and katakana are much simpler-looking, with katakana having a blockier look about them.

As an example, let's take a look at "love" (pronounced "ai") written in three ways: 愛　あい　アイ
The first is kanji, the second is hiragana, the third is katakana.

I want to visit japan, will i be judged?

Question:

I plan on going to japan when I am really good at japanese but I have heard alot of people say japanese wont make friends with you because your foreign. Ive heard there are shops and bars saying no foriegners! Is this true?!?! Yes i do enjoy anime and manga but I love the culture,food,festivals and ECSPECIALLY the history. What was it like with your experience? Dont answer if you have only heard from others. Thanks ^_^

Answer:

People say a lot of things that aren't true. Some Japanese like to make friends with foreigners, some don't. I've had serious Japanese girlfriends. So there's no reason you can't have Japanese friends as well. Knowing how to speak some Japanese as well as knowing about Japanese culture will help you a lot.
Japanese people vary a lot just like anyone else. Some are nice, some aren't so nice.

How to translate Japanese names "纯子"and " 绢代" in to English?

Question:

Answer:

EDIT
純子　is mostly read as "Junko". But rarely "Sumiko" is possible.
Which way to read depends on her mother or father or someone else who named her.

絹代　is "Kinuyo". No other way to read.

Where in Asia would I.....?

Question:

Alright, so I do not want to sound like I am going through one of those phases almost every kid goes through; when they want to be in the entertainment industry. Since I was young, I have been taking voice lessons, hip hop dance and have studied the fashions of many idols today.

I have a deep love and interest in Asia (I am NOT talking just the surface stuff like Anime and Korean dramas), so I would love to try my luck at the entertainment industry somewhere in Asia, as I really want to move out of America. Being caucasian, I have always been discouraged. As I hear places like Korea only like Asians and thats it.

What do you think?

In what country should I start? Is Korea (and other Asian countries..) as racist and their entertainment industry as closed off to caucasians as it is said?

10pts.

Thanks!

Answer:

It's possible to be in the entertainment industry in Korea/Japan. I have seen caucasian actors/actresses in them. The only thing was that they spoke extremely well in Japanese and Korean.

You will need to audition for the positions with the entertainment companies like everyone else. I don't think there are special favors or treatment given to foreigners.

Genki desu. Anatawa daijobu? Nani oshite imaska?

Question:

What does this mean in english

Answer:

I'm fine. Are you alright? What are you doing?

When begins Japanese university vocations ?

Question:

Answer:

Are you talking about vacation?

It depends on each university. Typically, they start summer vacation in July and winter vacation in January or February.

Not sure whether moving to Japan in the future is ideal? Extremely Confused.?

Question:

I'd like to seriously move to Japan in the future but i am very confused, I am 15 (female), and living in the UK. I know im young to be making big decisions but i really want to move there and im committed to moving there. I've had an interest in the country for so long and i hope to move there after university. I'm really interested in english and english literature and i'd like to become a writer and i hope to study english at university but im not sure whether this is an ideal career and path to be choosing if i want to move to Japan. Im confused career wise and whether studying this will get me a job and help me earn a living in the future? Im not sure what kind of jobs the country has to offer so it would be useful if i have an idea of what types of jobs i can do. I've heard teaching english is a common job however im not too interested in teaching but im not too fussed teaching like as a starting point however not for the long term. As far as learning Japanese i haven't started but i am going to take lessons and learn as much Japanese as possible. Im not sure which courses and careers are ideal to go into at university and 6th form in order to live in Japan like i dont know if i should go into english or not. I know writing isnt a full time job and i think it'll probably end up as more of a side thing. Other than english im interested in business studies and history. Another thing i've heard is people struggle to fit in society and are not accepted due to not being from Japan. Although it depends on the individual im a bit worried that it'll be hard for me to adapt into society however im not someone who's completley bothered by other people and their opinions. I'd describe myself as hard working, kind, outgoing, sincere and helpful. I get along easily with people and i work well independently aswell as working with others. I'd also like to know what the country is like in terms of living there permanently like im willing to learn and pretty much do anything in order to be successful as to moving and living in Japan in the future. - What is the country like also in terms of finance like would it be very hard to find jobs and earn a decent and standard amount of money? Im actually planning on working and saving up as much money here in the UK before i go to Japan. Also is it true that you have to do a 4 year course?
My mind is fixed on visiting the country as many times as possible to see the country from my own perspective and make any decisions. Also please let me know if you've been to Japan and what you think of the country and the people and way of living. Sorry for asking tons of questions, Thanks.

Answer:

It's important to know that you generally need a bachelor's degree, it doesn't need to be a "four year course" or "four year degree". Since you are in the UK, in the UK you know (just like in many other commonwealth nations), Bachelor's degrees are generally done in three years instead of four years (like in America) and that's perfectly fine. The number of years spent getting it does not really factor into the equation as long as it's a bachelors. It can be a degree in any field, and any type of bachelors (Bachelors of Arts, Bachelors of Science etc).

I suggest visiting Japan when you're older , visit, try it out on a working holiday after you finish university, and if you decide to change, you can change it with a bachelors degree.

While you can visit at 18 on a working holiday, I advise against it. You're not going to find many jobs as an 18 year old on a WHV, so you don't want to burn your only visa chance that way. Visit as a regular tourist first. After college (or during a break from college) then visit with the Working Holiday, at that point in life you're probably more sure of what you might want to try out. Then when you finish with the WHV you can decide if you want to stay even longer or not with another visa.

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"Reel answers"
The OP asked about a four year course, I took into consideration a non-American based question, and gave a non-American based answer, because the OP lives in the UK.

In the UK most bachelors degrees are awarded after three years of study.
So the OP does not need to do a "4 year course".

It is noteworthy that no where in Japanese immigration law says it needs to be "four years". Immigration folks are smart, they know that the number of years varies depending on the country. The type of degree matters, not the year.

-So where is your argument?
-Got a problem with the answer?
-Is my answer not a valid excuse for you in providing an alternate point of view (to "contradict" as you say?)

So Mr. Reel Answers, instead thinking it is "sad", think about what my answers are trying to clear up for the original poster.

Is there a way to tokyo,japan on foot?

Question:

I am willing to take time and walk,because I don't have a car yet(don't recomend it).me and my friend,
Are sooooooo wanting to get away and move to tokyo for a while..I really want to do this befor I go to school that's when she moves to florida...I need this as well.oh!and how much would all of it to ne cost-wise to just go there,I have after money for when we get there but I need information on how much,and if there are any jobs in tokyo for 14 year olds?any!...thanks,and no insults

Answer:

Japan is about 5,000 miles away. Do the math, the average person walks about 3 miles an hour...
You may want to look at a world map. Most of that trip needs to be over water.
A trip to Japan costs thousands of dollars anyway you go...
You have to be 16 to work in Japan. You would also need to know how to speak Japanese. A 14 year old can't live alone either.
Sorry, what you want to do is not possible.

Tokyo and Japan the same language?

Question:

Thinking about taking up japanese classes but I can't find one but I found one for tokyo language
But are they the same thing?

*I know am not that smart -_-*

Thank You
-Fox

Answer:

Tokyo is a city in Japan. Japanese speak Japanese, but there are many different regional dialects, and Tokyoites have their own. But these dialects are on the decline.

Translate my lyrics in Japanese?

Question:

Even though we are alone
I will still ignore you
Wait! No I lied.
I love you again!
As we stare into each others eye
I can tell that you want to leave
I pull you closer, but you don't seem to understand
HeeHee! Your joking?
Oh well sorry then,
I still love you
wait, JK, Go -bleep- youself~!

(It's a joke song for my friend on the internet, but she barely speaks english, so I thought it'd be nice to make it her language, japanese)
(NO translator software or translator links, cause those are never accurate! just give me the japanese lyrics themselves)

Answer:

たとえ孤独だったとしても、
あなたのこと無視するわ
待って! いいえ、嘘よ。
あなたのことまた愛してる
目を見つめあっているとき、
あなたが別れたいって分かる
あなたを引き寄せても、あなたわわからないみたい
アハ! ふざけてるの?
それだったらごめんね
まだ愛している
待ってJK, 思い通りに -ピー-していいのよ!

What is school life like in Japan?

Question:

My dad got a job transfer and now we have to move to tokyo. I'm going into the tenth grade. Plus I'm a Korean who has lived in america for ten years. I just wanted to know what school life was like in Japan before I get there. Thanks

Answer:

If you don't speak and write Japanese, I don't think you can join a regular high school in Japan because high school in Japan is not compulsory.

You have to take and pass an entrance exam no matter which high school you want to go.

I think you have to go to an international school or a Korean school. There are some Korean schools in Japan.　Like this.
http://www.pekdu.ac.jp/kr/

What Japanese movie is this?

Question:

It was a made for tv movie. It came out a few years ago.
In it a guy in modern times, and a WW2 soldier switch places. So the modern guy was now a WW2 soldier and the WW2 soldier now lived in modern times.

(WW2 = World War Two)

Answer:

Maybe "僕たちの戦争" (Bokutachi no sensou)

http://www.tbs.co.jp/boku-sensou/
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Bokutachi_no_S…

Are について and のことを the same thing. Are this two meaning like regarding something...?

Question:

Answer:

について just means "about" or something.

But のことを can be divided into のこと and を. And you can attach が, は, に and others to のこと in order to use it as a subject or something.

Can someone sing the Japanese war song 戦友 at karaoke nowadays in Japan?

Question:

If someone youtubes [s] 戦友 they'll find it. A good song is a good song. I have no ideological bend. But I'd love to sing a Japanese song that impresses my hosts. Is this a good one?

(BTW saracstic answerers: I get it. I know sarcasm. I'm sarcastic when I feel like it too, and it feels really good. But here I'm asking a real question, not something to inflate your ego. What's a non-trashy song I can sing at Japanse karaoke AND learn by Romanji?) :)

Answer:

How old is your guest?
When I was young, I was forced to sing such songs by my boss.

You have to be careful that some old men love those songs, but most of people don't know them. And some people hate really hate them.
Does your gust like that song?

I recommend you to sing 上を向いて歩こう or something old songs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukiyaki_(s…

It is possible that i can married in japan in 15 days i have a japan tourist visa ?

Question:

pls. give me a link that prove that i can able to be marry in a 15days stay..pls. help

Answer:

I deleted my previous answer because I've noticed that you were posting "we are Filipino".

You must go to Philippine Embassy in Tokyo. (prepare necessary document before arriving in Japan)
*Both parties have to appear personally at the Embassy.
http://tokyo.philembassy.net/consular-se…

You need to consult the embassy before you go to Japan.
Good luck,

When writing a letter to someone in Japan... ?

Question:

Can I write it in English and expect an English reply? Because I'm writing it to a company. And how do you send letters to Japan from the UK?

Answer:

Depends on the company. If they don't know you I could imagine it getting trashed before they paid someone to translate it, here assuming that they don't have an in-house translator.

Email has been suggested, but if you are going with post.....

Name of company
Address (123-34 Nagayoshi chome or such)
City (Osaka City
Prefecture (Osaka Pref)
Japan / Postal Code

The Japanese actually reverse the whole thing, but your letter will get there if addressed as above.

Is it cute to call a boy -chan?

Question:

Answer:

You can call anybody (anything!) with -chan as long as you think him/her "cute" regardless of their gender or age.
Dai-chan (Daisuke) / Nana-chan (Nanako) / Sato-chan (Mr. Sato) / toh-chan (daddy) / oba-chan (aunt or a woman next door) / obaa-chan (grandmother) / neko-chan (cat!!) / sakana-chan (fish!!) .....
Wherever you go in Japan, Chan is Everywhere!

Would a DVD bought in Japan play in England?

Question:

I recently went to Japan and bought a CD which played just fine on my CD player back here in England, but would a DVD from Japan play in England? Thank you

Answer:

They are both region 2, but England uses PAL while Japan uses NTSC TV systems. So no, it won't play..