How much money does a plane ticket from columbus ohio to tokyo japan cost?

Question:

I wanna visit it sooo bad!! Thanks! [:

Answer:

Haha, I'm actually from Columbus.

It all depends on the time of year. I have seen it go as low as $800 or as high as $2,500. So, keep and eye out on www.kayak.com and check with the Japanese travel agent in town.
http://www.iace-usa.com/index.php?option…

Message me if you want any more information about stuff in town.

Tourism in Japan: Appropriate ways to dress?

Question:

I'm planning to visit with four of my friends as a Senior graduation present from my family. I'm only a sophomore right now, but i want to be prepared, so I don't look and act like a 'Stupid American Tourist'.

Would skinny jeans and jackets be appropriate for walking around, eating at a casual restaurant, shopping, and tourist sights?

What about shoes? Are dark colored vans and converse alright? I know that shoes are somewhat of a giveaway that someone is a tourist.

Answer:

Just dress casually, not anything too flashy. Your clothes shouldn't matter tho, I heard Japan has very stylish fashion among young people. The actions that you do there is what matter. If you don't want people to see you as a stupid American, respect the culture, people, environment and behave yourself. And well, for your communication. . . . good luck with that!

Im a filipina, im a permanent residence in japan! i want to tour in guam?

Question:

i want to tour in guam... how to get a visa in guam?

Answer:

The word 'embassy' comes to mind. 'Google' is yet another.

Currency exchange in japan?

Question:

I m going to Tokyo next week for the first time. Where is the best place in japan to exchange us dollar for yen? Should I exchange the money at the narita airport or at the Tokyo local bank? Do all Japanese banks accept US dollar?

Answer:

You should always carry yen but you will get a better exchange rate with your ATM card at a Japanese Post Office.

Is Kyoutsuugo a dialect in Japan?

Question:

I was thinking really long and hard about learning Japanese and I read somewhere that Kyoutsuugo is known all around Japan. Is it a dialect? I mean it can't be a writing system right? Gah, I know these are super basic questions, but in order for me to really start learning I need to learn the basics of the basics. Also, if you have any tips on Japanese they would be greatly appreciated!

Answer:

Kyoutsuugo just means 'standard Japanese'. It is basically the middle-class Tokyo dialect.

How popular is anime in Japan?

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Like I undersand Japan is the center of anime but how popular is it amongst adults or only children/teens?

Answer:

There are anime for adults in Japan. So it's popular among adults, too.

What is going on with Japan?

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I just want to hear the good and bad news about Japan. Is things doing alright after the earthquake and flood. Ten points:-) Explain

Answer:

Ten points? Wow! Maybe if I'm so lucky to receive them I can cash them in somewhere for a gift card at 7-11.

Oh man, now you've got me motivated!

OK... Here's the rub...

I'll start with the bad, so you can end with the sickly sweet dessert-like good:

Bad - difficult working conditions, huge mafia (yakuza), rampant nationalism and racism, expensive accommodations, limited accommodations for foreigners (many won't rent to you), hierarchy in the workplace (you're the bottom by default by being foreign), expensive utilities, Western food at the grocery stores is usually too sugary and unhealthy (crappy white bread only, sweet pancake mixes, sweet cereals only, etc.), horrible road network (useless address system, different roads that use the same name/number in the same city, highly stylized maps that don't tell you anything), people that will treat you like dog crap and get away with it because you don't know any better, ...

Good - polite, noble society (dealt very well with the earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disaster), excellent food, peaceful, respectful, happy with your attempts at learning about Japan, welcoming, giving, thankful, aware! (going back to the West is a shock when you see how dull people are in comparison), tasteful, good-looking, kind, nature-loving, down-to-earth, ... You simply can't spend time in Japan and not want to go back.

It really depends on your own attitude though how your time's going to work out in Japan. Some people have the best experience ever, some kill themselves, and most are somewhere in between.

I have 5hrs stop over in Narita. Is it worth it to go out in the airport and visit Tokyo?

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How long is the express train from Narita Airport to Tokyo? I'm planning to have lunch in Tokyo because I'm sick of airport food.

Answer:

Between 55 minutes and an hour. Multiply that by two.

Basically, you go to Tokyo, eat at the first place you find, then go back to Narita ASAP.

As I'm deathly afraid of losing my transport when I travel, I wouldn't do it. I'd eat in Narita town instead (and visit the Narita-san temple if I have enough time)

I want to work in japan?

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im currently 18 and i've lived in england my whole life but i've had no luck with jobs here so im thinking of trying abroad in somewhere like japan what way would i go about of doing this?

Answer:

You can't have a working visa of Japan without college degree. But you can apply for working holiday visa if you are from UK.

Bank acount in japan?

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does it cost to open and maintan bank acount in japan or is it free of cost like in bank of america or citibank?

Answer:

I haven't seen any bank in Japan who would require you to pay some just to open an account.

What to eat in japan, any suggestions?

Question:

I just had 4 wisdom teeth removed last week and next week I heading to japan for vacation first time. There are so many good restaurants but given 2 weeks of recovery time, I think I need to stick with softer food. Other than ramen and tofu, is there other kinds of dishes that I can handle with my poor swelling jaw? Thx to all in advance!!

Answer:

sushi
other noodles

I need some help with Japanese!?

Question:

I am getting ready for my trip to Japan and I just want to know how to say the following sentence but most importantly the best way to put them together:
How would I say 'we are tourists from Australia?'
I know that we is ware ware, kankookyaku is tourist but I don't know how to make the sentence.

What about asking the question 'how long does it take you to do your hairstyle/hairdo?'
I know that dore kurai kakarimasuka means how long does it take? But how do I put he Hairstyle part into context?

I also want to expand my knowledge on reportes speach! How do you say 'He said, turn left' or 'she said this dish is tasty?'

よろしくおねがいします。

Answer:

We are tourists from Australia

watashitachi wa oosutoraria kara no kankookyaku desu.

how long does it take: "dore kurai kakarimasu ka" is correct.
sono heasutairu wo suruno ga dono kurai kakarimasu ka?

He said: "Kare ga (x) to iimashita"
so "Kare ga (hidari ni magatte) to iimashita He said "turn left"
Kare ga (migi ni magatte) to iimashita He said "turn right"

left: hidari right: migi turn (imperative): magatte

She said: "Kanojo ga (x) to iimashita"
so "Kanojo ga sono shokurui ga oishii to iimashita" She said that dish is delicious.
"Kanojo ga sono resutoran ga ii to iimashita" means She said that restaurant is good!

Have a good trip.

Japanese culture teapot as a gift?

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My friend is very into the Japanese culture and follows alot of Buddhist beliefs,I have a beautiful white Japanese (or Chinese?) white teapot with a red dragon on both sides,which I rarely use and I thought he might appreciate,and he does love tea,I just wanted to know if there was any symbolization in giving him this teapot,and if there was any other way I could make it special for him by giving it to him,I want it to be a small surprise..thanks :]

Answer:

There is no symbolization in teapot in Japan.

How would you politely say this in Japanese?

Question:

"I need help with ___"

Ex: "I need help with reading this Kanji."
or "I need help with translating this."

I know how to translate individual parts of these sentences, but not the entire thing :(

Answer:

Kono kanji no yomikata o oshiete itadakemasu ka?
Could you please tell me the reading this Kanji?

Kore o yakushitainodesuga tetsudatte itadakemasu ka?
I would like to translate this. Could you help me?

Cheap gap year in japan?

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I would love to go to Japan and develop my language skills and learn about the future, I would love to stay in the country for a year however Japan is extremely expensive. If I was to go, what job could I get, where could I study Japanese for super cheap and where could I stay? I'm not rich but I would love to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Answer:

Ryan, see what requirements you have to fulfill in order to apply to the JET program and teach English in Japan. Also, learn the language well BEFORE you travel; otherwise you will be completely lost!

http://www.squidoo.com/learn-japanese-la…

How much is a ticket to tokyo?

Question:

I was wondering how much a ticket from Pensacola FL to Tokyo Japan is.

Answer:

Why don't you search it?
I'm not sure whether these sites are good or bad.

http://www.cheapflights.com/flights-to-n…
http://www.farecompare.com/flights/Pensa…

Can I yahoo IM to japan ?

Question:

My son ( USMC) going to japan. We both have verizon phones / verizonyahoo and i want to continue messening him as we do here in USA

Answer:

On the computer, sure, but there are no Verizon Phones / Verizon Yahoo in Japan for him to use to message you via phone. Depending on the phone service/phone type he gets, he may be able to get instant messaging with Yahoo on his phone.

How many years/month does it take to be a proffessional voice actor in japan?

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im really aiming to be a JAPANESE voice actress :]
okay so im trying my best to speak and understand japanese
and i don't know how long will it take...
i need answers and who knows it and not from pplz who dont even care

onigai shimasu

Answer:

If film/CM makers) want foreign people, It'd be when they want English-speakers, broken Japanese speaking foreigner, and the criteria would go to agencies that hold foreign performers/extras. For example:
http://www.randa.in/

I don't know what you mean by "Japanese voice actor/actress", I have a friend who is "seiyu (voice actress)" in Tokyo, whose Nationality is Japanese.
She got involved in acting/theatrical drama when she was in high-school and went to a voice training school. Then she became a member of a well-known drama company by audition.
She has worked for shows (voice for stuffed animals) CMs.. Each time there's a audition.

Is it safe to order stuff (online) that comes from Japan due to radiation?

Question:

A couple of months ago there was a huge Earthquake that struck Japan, and since the earthquake was so strong it affected their nuclear plants, and radiation started spreading everywhere...

My little cousin's birthday is coming up & she loves hello kitty... I've been searching on eBay, and EVERY single hello kitty bag that comes up in my search comes from Japan (Hong Kong)... The handbags are soo CUTE! I want to order one, but I'm scared that there's still radiation over there and that it will affect us....

Answer:

Hong Kong is not in Japan.

Unless the item is coming right from the Fukushima power plant you shouldn't have anything to worry about. It's not like all of Japan is radioactive right now.

The irony of japanese women?

Question:

they are confident and happy with themselves and wear short skirts that make me happy, BUT they don't have legs like white girls. White girls are all fat so they dont wear nice... ah this world is so bad

Answer:

okay... what exactly is your question???? and your wrong not all white girls are fat.

Some good Japanese dramas?

Question:

So I have watched tons of Korean and Taiwanese dramas. Now I want to watch some Japanese dramas. The only J-drama I've watched is Hana Kimi, but I didn't really like (because of male lead, I just think he wasn't the right person to be the lead, but anyway - don't hate me for this, lol. And also I don't watch much Jdramas because I find the language annoying, but doesn't matter because at the beginning I hate both Korean and Taiwanese language too, but I love them :P)
So, can you recommend me some romance-comedy dramas with good intimate scenes and good looking actors/actresses. And also not old than 2008.
Thanks :)

Answer:

Hana Yori Dango: Is a must watch drama. If I had to pick just one asian drama I'd pick this one

Lone Vacation: Yes. it's a great one. Loved the music the chemistry the ehm scenes and of course the leading couple

Love Revolution: Thta's a great one. What it means to be in love.. is it a game or a short lived feeling? Is it really worth it? And what about waiting?

Ohitorisima!: A young man has to leave with an older woman but they both work in the same high school... hilarious events in and out of school... Living alone isn't all that appealing anymore.


Yamato Nedeshiko Shichi Henge/The Wallflower: It's weird.... it's based on a manga but don;t read too much here. If you are going to watch this one be prepared as it hasn;t any great romance or conclusion but it's fun to watch...

Mei-chan no Shitsuji: Again a must watch! Hilarious & oozes tenderness and loyalty. God give me a butler!



PS: Try the new 2011 korean and taiwanese dramasas well The Greatest Love, Lie to Me and Drunken to Love You... Language is an annoying barrier but oh well... Korean actually reminds me of Greek so I don't really have much to complain about.

Review diswashers in japan?

Question:

Are dishwashers famous in Japan and do people use it as frequently as in western world?

Answer:

Are dishwashers famous? I'm uncertain as to how to gauge famous but everybody I know has heard of them and the are in most electronic stores. However, most dishwasher models available in stores are counter top models and not installed into the cabinets as they are in the states.

Do people use it as frequently as they do in the western world? No. Most people wash by hand and dry the dishes in a rack.

Vegetarian meals in Japan?

Question:

I would really appreciate if someone would give me a list of Vegetarian meals people in Japan usually eat. Specifically in Kyoto.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and some snacks.

Thank you! :)

Answer:

Japan is not known for its vegetarian cuisines so you will have a hard time finding any. The best bet ar foreign restaurants so try Indian for example. Good luck

How do I call AT&T customer service from Japan?

Question:

So I still need to talk about my phone account left open in US, and I'm all the way in Japan. I tried their 1-916-843-4685 number, but is it toll free? What number do I add to that to make it usable from Japan?

Answer:

It depends on which carrier you are going to use.

One carrier is KDDI. You can see here how you can call US.
http://www.001.kddi.com/en/lineup/001mob…

Japanese: How to write the name "Izuhi" in Japanese?

Question:

If it's not possible to be written in Kanji you can write it in other ways like any foreign name. Thanks! ^^

Answer:

Potential writing is 出陽, appearing sun.
Otherwise いずひ in Hiragana, イズヒ in Katakana.

How easy would it be for me to live/work in Tokyo?

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Basically, I am an 18 year old male who is in limbo of whether i'll get into university or not and so have decided to live in Japan for a few months if I don't get in. I am lucky to possess both japanese and english citizenship (due to my mother being Japanese). This would eliminate any initial visa/immigration problems as I am a citizen.

However, as this would be my first fully independent trip to another country, I was just wondering if anybody could share some advice about how easy it would be for me to acquire work in Tokyo. I do speak Japanese however, unfortunately, it is very limited and basic. However, I am lucky in the fact that I am very tall in Japan (as the majority of the population is under 5' 10 and I am just over 6ft) and because I am half english, I have an 'unusual' half caucasian half oriental face which I believe would bode well as appearence is very important in Japan.

Other advice including how much money you would advise to take for a minimum of a 2 month stay and how expensive travel and accomadtion is etc
Thanks in advance!

Answer:

If you stay in Japan just for 2 months, I think you better see yourself as a tourist. That means you have to save money before visiting Japan. I think it's easier.

But if you still want to work in Japan,,,

It depends on what kind of job you want to have, whether you can find it in Japan.

You are not saying that you will stay in Japan for years. So it must be a part-time job, not a full-time job because full-time jobs are for those who will work for years.

Anyway, if you have a Japanese citizenship, you won't have any visa problem. But your limited language skill will be disadvantage.

I don't think you can work at stores if you don't speak Japanese well. So the realistic option will be like "physical labor", like cleaning, moving, working as a factory, etc. But you can do those jobs without much Japanese skill. So there is some hope.

How long could I stay in Japan for as a tourist from the UK?

Question:

Answer:

90 days.

How do the japanese people make their futons and do most japanese people still slep on them?

Question:

what i would like to know is if i bought a basic futon what else would i need to buy to go with it i think it is a mattress, pad if needed top sheet a comforter, if it could be provided in a list then that or if logical order from top to bottom then that would be great.

also if i bought one in japan how much would it weight roughly and how much would it cost

Answer:

Slept at the in-laws the other night b/c of Obon. Futon time. The futon has a thin cover held in place by straps at each corner, kinda' like a mattress pad on a regular bed. Because it was hot, the AC was on and the next layer varied. For me a sheet. Others used a lightweight quilt/blanket. In the winter thicker quilts/blankets are used. Hate those little pillows. Hard. Especially don't like the ones that fill like they have chopped up drinking straws as filler.

Since you're asking about weight, I'm guessing you had plans of maybe having one shipped to you. They're pretty heavy. I wouldn't want to pay international shipping on one. And by that I mean you are almost certainly not going to be having one shipped to you. And they would probably get charged as oversized baggage by the airlines.

EDIT: Forgot your header question. Generally pick up one end and tri-fold. There is usually a wooden pallet in the closet and the futon is placed on that. Dehumidifier thingys are often put in the closet with the futons during rainy season.

How old do you have to be in Tokyo..?

Question:

I'm 18 and from Australia (where I can legally drink, etc), however I'm in Tokyo for the next few months and would like to meet people. Now I know I can't drink but can I still get into bars/clubs and just drink coke or something so I can get to know some of the locals or do you have to be 20 to even get in?

Thanks =)

Answer:

It depends on each bar. There is no single answer.

Whats the most beautiful place to live in japan?

Question:

Answer:

Takayama (高山市) in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is a small beautiful city known for its traditional architecture and crafts. Takayama lies in the ancient Hida district tucked away between the mountains of the Japan Alps. It is famous in Japan for its food (Hida beef and noodles) and natural hot springs (onsens).

Takayama Japan
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Ok japan if moved to the is wich is your favorite city in the us?

Question:

like Los angles new York San Francisco Boston Texas?

Answer:

I prefer small cities.

I have lived in or been to:

Portland, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Honolulu, Hawaii
Missoula, Montana
Stanford & San Francisco, California
Seoul, South Korea
Boston, Massachusetts
New York, New York

And still my favorite city is the smaller one where I went to college (not my hometown). You can experience restaurants and shopping, but people are friendly and will take time for you and it is still easy to enjoy activities in nature.

If you're seeking a larger city, my favorite larger cities are Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The largest city I have enjoyed is Honolulu, Hawaii.

Another city that might be nice is San Diego, California.

If you want a large urban environment, head for Los Angeles or New York. But there is a lot of adventure and beauty, along with less danger, in smaller cities.

Does anybody know where can I buy Kashi products? Particularly their GoLean Brand here in Aichi Japan.? ?

Question:

Does anybody know where can I buy Kashi products? Particularly their GoLean Brand here in Aichi Japan.?
I really really need some help. Thanks in advance :))

Answer:

There is a foreign super market in Nagoya's Sakae area (maybe called Mediya?). However, I don't remember ever seeing Kashi there. Your best bet is to ask someone to send it to you from home. It will definitely not be in any grocery store.

If you feel like exploring, you are welcome to try these shops though:
http://nagoya-info.com/Foreignfood.htm

or this service, which might take special orders:
http://www.fbcusa.com/japan/

The Volcano Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan not hidaka)?

Question:

I need to find out more info about Mount Tokachi from daisetsuzan national park(hokkido,Japan)
I can't really find any websites with enough info!!
Plz help

Answer:

How about these pages?
http://www.mountaintrad.co.jp/hokkaido/t…
http://www.kamifurano.jp/english/tokachi…

I think you might get some more information by searching with tokachidake 十勝岳.
However they are written in Japanese.