Tuesday, August 16, 2011

How to get to Otaru Dream beach in Hokkaido Japan?

Question:


Does anyone know how to get to Otaru Dream Beach in Hokkaido by public transport? Is there a bus that takes you there from Otaru JR station and how much does it cost and how long does it take?

Answer:


Can you see this map?
http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?q=%E5%8C%9…

You can get there from Hoshioki 星置 station by taxi or 30 mins walk.
From Otaru, you'd better to go Hoshioki by train, Hakodate honsen.

Can a white person become a citizen of Japan?

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Answer:


LOL i love you bro your question made my day <3

Kagoshima to tokyo travel time?

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How many hours does it take nonstop for a JR train to travel from Kagoshima to Tokyo narita airport?

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I think you better take a flight from Kagoshima to Tokyo if you want something non-stop.

What do Japanese want in a woman?

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Personility wise ,

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Contrary to what Louis implies, people from different countries and different cultures look for different qualities in their potential mates. It's true, like someone else said, that Japanese men in general want to be dominant. Their culture is deeply rooted in male dominance and machismo. Just look at the Geisha culture in Japan. It's all about being submissive and quiet and being a servant to men(I'm sure I'll get some flack for that as many women strive for that profession, but it's true.) And just check out Japan's porn industry. It's known all over to be the most "perverted" in the world, i.e. *******. It's no coincidence that it's a Japanese word.

I'm not saying all Japanese men prefer to be dominant over their woman, but as a whole, they generally would like their woman to be submissive and cater to their needs. To be fair, many Japanese women like to be submissive and like dominant men.

Is it safe to travel to Japan in late August?

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I m planning on going to japan btw late august and early September, is this time of year safe?

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Yes, it is safe now!! The majority of Japan is back to normal and operating as usual. All international airports are operating and this even includes Sendai Airport, which was damaged by the tsunami, and the bullet trains are all running as normal. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs Travel Advisory has even been lowered to normal so should have no problems.

Late August / Early September is a nice time as the hot summer starts to cool down and the temperatures become more bearable in September with cooler mornings and nights. September tends to be the typhoon season in Japan so expect a lot of rain at times.

Is it Safe to Travel to Japan
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

I see something from a japanese website I want to order, but it's not fully translated?

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I wanted to purchase something. The products are top quality and I hear good things about them, but the checkout is confusing, and some of the buttons on the final page are in japanese. I emailed the support is that all I should do? The products are unique and can't be found anywhere else, so I'm sticking to it. Google Chrome translated the checkout page for me, except the buttons. What do you think I should do?

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This page explains how to purchase in English.
http://cyperous.com/foreigner.html

What is the best place for a family in japan?

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Curious about the best place(s) in Japan for a small family. Including schools and low crime rate of coarse. I would prefer it be a suburb. But if you have some opinions or facts would be appreciated. Please answer.

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In my opinion, if you prefer suburb, almost all places except downtown in tokyo are ok.

but before settling down, i suggest you ask house agency n see school n town with ur own eyes,
crime rate are generally low in every place of japan,
but still there are some particular areas where schools are not good or where lots of Japanese mafia (Yakuza )live.

also, generally speaking, school education level is better in city than in country.

Personally, i recommend Kyoto, because Kyoto is not too country n not too city, Kyoto has lots of temples, universities, shopping areas, parks, and also education level is good!

What are good used video game stores in Japan?

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I am traveling to Japan this fall. I was wondering if people could suggest good places to buy used video games. I know places like Super Potato and Book Off. Any more places, and their location would be appreciated. Tokyo area is preferred; however, I will be traveling around so other locations are great.

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There are so many used video game stores in Japan. GEO is a national chain with a lot of stores across Japan.

You can go to Akihabara, the town of game and other stuffs and you will see a bunch of used game stores.

Why aren't my Rakuten orders going through, despite having enough money in my account & a valid UK debit card?

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This is driving me up the wall!

I'd like to order this http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/dream…

I then receive an email confirmation from the shop (see below for a different example)

——————————————————————————————————-
本メールはショップにて行ったご注文情報や送料などの確定・変更について、楽天市場
のサーバに到達した翌日に送信される自動配信メールです。ショップからお送りする
ご注文内容に関する連絡と重複する場合がございますこと、ご了承ください。
--------------------------------------…

NAME 様

この度、TRIBALにおいて下記の手続きが完了しましたのでご連絡させていただ…
・注文内容修正(送料の確定・変更、価格・個数・手数料の変更など)

手続き後のご注文内容を下記に記載しておりますので、ご確認ください。



ご不明な点がございましたら、ショップ「TRIBAL」までお問い合わせください…

A day or two after that, I get an email saying that the order has been cancelled (see below)

本メールはショップにて行ったご注文のキャンセルが楽天市場のサーバに
到達した時点で送信される、自動配信メールです。
--------------------------------------…

Selwyn Emma 様

この度、楽天市場内のショップ「天神元気楽天市場店」のご注文キャンセル手続きが
完了しましたのでご連絡させていただきます。


このキャンセル処理は、下記のような理由によりおこなっております。

(キャンセル理由の例)
 ・お客様からキャンセルのご連絡があったため
 ・期限内のご入金がなくキャンセル扱いとしたため
 ・返品のお申し出があったため
 ・二重注文により、ひとつをキャンセル処理したため
※この度のキャンセルについてご不明な点がございましたら
 ショップまでお問い合わせください。

恐縮ではございますが、楽天会員登録を利用してご注文された
お客様には、今回のご注文で付与されていた楽天スーパーポイント分
は取消しさせていただきますので、ご注意ください。

ご不明な点がございましたら、ショップ「天神元気楽天市場店」まで
お問い合わせください。

Many thanks if you can help.

Answer:


The 2nd email says that your order has been canceled.

It's either because you canceled it or you ordered twice (thus one of them has been canceled.).

But it does not say specifically why it's been canceled. So I can't say anything more.

I am planning my honeymoon in Japan. Focusing on the general Tokyo area, as I am sure most tourist do?

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We will be there for 5 nights and would love to know where we would find certain things. We are looking for some cool arcade, where we live there is nothing of the sort around and we are avid gamers. I know that a lot are closing from what I am reading but I cannot find any info on ones that are open still. Also some good historical sites would be cool to see, an hour or so away wouldn't be that big of a deal. We are going on May 16th 2012, any advice would be wonderful!

Also, the rail passes are EXPENSIVE so I was wondering if paying about 30usd per trip is worth paying versus 500 USD. We will mostly be in Shibuya, but would be willing to travel to other locations if the site was worth it.

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arcade? What kind of arcade do you want to visit?

JR Pass is not worth if you stay within Tokyo. It's for those who take long distance trains several times.

It's better to buy a ticket every time you take a train.

Addition:
>I heard Taito Station was good, but it is a little bit away.

Taito Station is a national chain with many of them in Tokyo. One of them is in Shinjuku, for example.

Street Fighter is popular one. So it's in many arcades. You need to be more specific what you want. Or we can't choose any.

Addition2:
>He grew up in the 80s and 90s so anything old school would be nice

This TRY Amusement Tower in Akihabara has a lot of video games, old game on the 7th floor.
http://trytower.blog.shinobi.jp/

You can see photos of games which are there now.

>Is Shibuya a good place to stay or is there a better location?

Tokyo has extensive train network. So you can go to other places easily. You don't need to care where you stay.

Is 230,220 yen alot in japan?

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Ask Ichiro Suzuki and he'll say no. Ask a homeless man and he'll say yes.

What is your deal with asking these questions? They're all so similar. And why such specific amounts? Next, are you going to ask if 250,660 yen is a lot of money? It's all relative. Are you talking about money for one day of shopping or a yearly salary? Sorry, but these questions of yours are really quite dumb.

Is FTisland popular in Japan?

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Is Ftisland popular in Japan? And if they are, how popular are they..
just wondering...and thanks in advance><

oh and is Kara famous in Japan and if they are, how popular are they..

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I think FTisland is getting popular in the last 2-3 years.

KARA is more popular though.

Korean music is generally becoming very popular in Japan in the last few years.

But there are some Japanese who hate it.

Why can't I sit like a Japanese Person?

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My legs just don't bend that way... is it normal for someone outside of Japan?

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If you are talking about "Seiza" style sitting, I think it's quite natural for any person to feel pains or difficulty in sitting Seiza.
I'm over 70 years old and and I hate sitting Seiza and except for a very short time (a few minutes) I sit crossed legged "Agura", otherwise I can't stand the pains on my legs.
These days, people are becoming more generous about sitting Agura even on formal occasions like
a Buddhist funeral service.
And more and more such service is held with chairs provided these days.
The pains from sitting "Seiza" is very much excruciating!.

Is 2000 usd a lot in yen?

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Answer:


2,000.00 USD = 153,594.07 JPY (Japenese yen)

http://www.xe.com/

Is 192,045 yen alot in Japan?

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Answer:


No.

How to say "dont forget about me"?

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my girlfriend is leaving to go back home to Japan, I want to say "please don't forget about me" in Japanese, how do i say this?

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Hi, I'm Japanese.

If I were you, I say this.

"Ore no koto wasureru nayo"

It's manly words.

(Kanji) "俺 の 事 忘れるなよ"

(Hiragana) "おれ の こと わすれるなよ"

Ore = me

no koto = about

wasureru nayo = don't forget


忘れないでください is polite.
(wasurenaide kudasai)

忘れないでね is a little girly.
(wasurenaidene)

Which cities would you recommend me visiting when i go to Japan?

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I plan on going to Japan (visiting) when im 18 or 19 in the summer. What are some cities that i should visit when i arrive there? Any other recommendations? Thanks

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The must see cities in Japan are Tokyo and Kyoto. Attractions in Tokyo include the Asakusa district famous for Sensoji temple and Nakamise shopping street; Meiji Shrine; The Imperial Palace; Ginza and Harajuku.

Read more about Tokyo here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Kyoto attractions include Kiyomizudera; Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion); Ginkakuji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion); Nijo Castle; and Heian Shrine.

Read more about Kyoto here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

Other places I highly recommend include:

Nara - ancient capital and full of history and old temples
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Takayama - beautiful city known for its traditional architecture and crafts
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Hiroshima - beautiful city in Japan that reminds me of my home town of Melbourne in Australia with its green parks and trams
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Things to do in Japan

Visit an Onsen
Stay in a Ryokan (traditional inn)
Watch a Sumo Tournament
Try some real sushi
Check out the various and unusual vending machines
Try out a high tech toilet
Visit the Temples and Shrines

How to make our Japanese exchange student feel welcome?

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I am really excited to say that my family is going to be hosting a Japanese exchange for the oncoming school year. I just want to know some pointers on how we should welcome her and make her comfortable. I am kind of scared that she will go into culture shock because she is from Tokyo and our town is really small. Heck our high school only has about 420 kids. She is going to have her own room that has a her own desk and TV as well as the usual closet, dresser and bed etc etc. She is the same age as I am and she will be sharing a bathroom with me. I am not quite sure how much snow they get in Japan, but here we get it by the foot each snowfall in the winter months. I do know some Japanese, but at the moment I have only taken year of it and I'm taking it again this year. My parents don't know a lick of it, but I can carry on a simple conversation and I am hoping to become a bit more fluent this year. So I just want to know what are some cultural things that my family can do to make her feel comfortable but still introducing some American things. What are some ideas to past the time before school starts? When she gets here school wont start for another month.

Thanks :)

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You don't say where you are, but give her a tour of your area - what is worth seeing. What you take for granted may be very new to her - even shopping in a supermarket, with its huge selection and different products will be very different for her, since space is limited and the number of products relatively small in Japan.
Show her some parks and amusement places, spend some time going on walks or hiking.
She may be very quiet and shy at first, but she will open up more as time goes by. Get to know her better, and give her something to do with you, such as gardening or some cleaning. Make her a member of your family as much as you can.
Later one thing you might want to do, perhaps before she goes back to Japan, is rent or buy a beautiful dress and heels and have her picture taken at a professional studio. It's something they don't do in Japan at her age, in fact there is nothing like a prom in Japan at all. She and her family would love it, and it will one day be a precious heirloom she and one day her future children will cherish.
She may feel a bit homesick at first, but these days with the net she can easily stay in touch with family and friends. If she is really attached to back home though, you can always order some Japanese food items out of California, such as at
http://www.marukaiestore.com
http://shop.mitsuwa.com/eng/eindex.php

Good luck!

How can I make it to Japan?

Question:


Okie...i'm a 13 year old boy, that ants to really go to Japan... :/
But I need help...I'm learning the language, but I need much more than that...such as finances, trips, money....please help me? O-O''?

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Unless you can go there on an student exchange program, it isn't possible. A 13 year old can't go there alone otherwise. Sorry.
You need to be 18 to go there alone,

What is the most used search engine in japan?

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Answer:


About search site, Yahoo!Japan is the best used.
But Yahoo!Japan uses Google as a search engine. So about search engine, Google is the best used.

In your opinion, do Japanese people look a like a mixture of Koreans, Polynesians and a little bit of Ainu?

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No, they look Japanese.

Do you know any kawaii mascots?

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I love hello kitty, rilakkuma, keroppi, and monsieur le bun, and I have all kinds of folders, key chins, figurines and other various merchandise. I also collect those Harajuku Lovers perfmes by Gwen stefani. I also like nohohons (cute solar-powered bobbleheads) so I was wondering if u knew anything else like that.
Thanx!!

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Almost all of the rest of the Sanrio characters like "Cinnamoroll" and "Kuromi"
Hamtaro
Pokemon
Vocaloid especially Miku Hatsune
Tamagotchi
Domo
Mameshiba
San X characters
Neopets (Not Japanese)

What food can I take into Japan?

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I'm teaching English in Japan and I have been back to the UK for a break. I want to take back some foods and wondering what is allowed, Things like teabags, gravy, hp sauce, fruitcake, jammy dodgers, etc. a bit of a mixture all new and sealed. If these are in my main luggage will there be any problems?

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Factory sealed products are usually ok, except for some fruits. vegetables and fish / meats.

Junichiro Tanizaki quote ... how to say in Japanese?

Question:


In the (English version of the) Tanizaki Junichiro short story (the blind mans tale), there is the quote ...

"Sadness lasts but a moment,
and once you awaken,
happiness was only a dream."

Does anyone know the exact Japanese translation of this? I looked online, but my J-E translation is really .. bad ...! Please help me native speakers.

Answer:


I tried to find it on Japanese webs. But couldn't find on webs.

I don't think it's such a famous line. So you should check his original Japanese book.

What is the most foreign language (one) except english that japanese will learn?

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I'm not sure about nowadays, but when I was younger;
female --> French, German, Spanish,
male --> Chinese (Mandarin), German, Spanish, Russian

I started studying Spanish when I was in high-school (simply because I was interested in a TV program )

Is being an english teacher really the only way to live in japan as a foreigner?

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I have studied Japanese language and culture for a little over 10 years now, and I am very fluent in it.
I want to move to Japan, but I don't want to become an English teacher, or something like that, is there any other jobs that you can get? A lot of people say being an English teacher is the only way.

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There are other ways if you know how. You say you don't want to become an English teacher but you don't seem to have any sought after skills i.e. in shortage areas. So you have two options: acquire some skills to stand a chance or forget about Japan and do something else (if you have planned you life properly, you would have contingency plans for this eventuality)

Does this make sense in japanese?

Question:


2011年十一月オーミストンカレッジの十二年生は高校を卒業します。
高校生活のたくさんの高校の思い出すを振り返ります。
does this make sense? can you translate it?

Answer:


That's not right.
I would say:
2011年11月にオーミストンカレッジの12年生は高校を卒業します。
高校生活のたくさんの思い出を振り返ります。

Travel & School Probleem! ?

Question:


I got into a uniform requiring school and it starts on Sept 6. The uniform costs around $200 and Im leaving this country in a month so is it worth going to school at all? How much will I miss? I'm going to grade 9; btw. Will it effect my education?
And I can't go to any other school (personal issues)
Thanks :)

Answer:


Well, I don't think Japanese schools will allow you to go without uniform. But this is a special case. So you can negotiate with them.

Japanese: Need some gothic/dark words in Japanese?

Question:


Like afterlife, blood, tranquility and other dark words that sound nice or has a nice tone when pronounced in Japanese. Thanks! :)

Answer:


紅 (Kurenai) = Red
暗闇 (Kurayami) = Darkness
死後の世界 (Shigo no sekai) = Afterlife
黒 (Kuro) = Black
吸血鬼 (Kyuuketsuki) = Vampire
悲しみ (Kanashimi) = Greif

What are Some Private All Girl Schools in Tokyo, Japan?

Question:


I'm working on a story in which the main character is briefly in an all girls private school in Tokyo, Japan. I would prefer more expensive schools, but not extremely expensive ones. Can anyone tell me the names of some elementary, middle school, and high school all girl private schools there? Thanks!

Answer:


Seisen? Seisen is co-ed at elementary level. Seisen International Elementary is all-girls. But I'm not sure if the asker is asking for international schools.

I think Seishin is one like that.
http://www.tky-sacred-heart.ed.jp/Englis…

This is an all-girls school from elementary to college.

Can you please translate this in english?

Question:


【アニぱら】下川みくに - もう一度君に会いたい.flv

Answer:


【アニぱら】 means Anime Paradise.

アニぱら is an abridgment of

アニメ ぱらだいす.

アニメ - Anime
ぱらだいす - Paradise

下川みくに is a name of artist .

http://www.love392.net/top.html

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%8B%E…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj6r4YABZ…

もう一度君に会いたい means I wnanna see you again.

もう一度 - again
君に - you
会いたい - I wanna see