Cost of food in Japan?

Question:

How much is the expense on food per month in Tokyo or Yokohama, Japan, if a person cooks the food at home and doesn't eat outside? As estimate is all I need. Thanks!

Answer:

It depends, but let's say it's about >20,000 Yen (250 USD.) give or take.
Experienced "money saver" could spend less than that. I guess.

However, if you are a stranger here in Japan, you should prepare some extra money for the first several months, because it'll take some time to know how to survive at minimum expense in the area. For the first several months, you would need to prepare some basic seasoning and stuff, you need to learn which store is cheaper, which meal is good enough, etc.

Samsung is NOT Japanese...?

Question:

im korean n i know it
ill dare to die if it isnt

Answer:

no its Korean

How hard will Japanese be if I am already used to another agglutinative language.?

Question:

I am really fluent in Malayalam, which is a South Indian Language. The language just like Japanese from what I understand, follows the same rule of keeping the verb at the end, so I am pretty much used to this type of writing. Will this help me at all in studying Japanese?

Answer:

I've never heard that Malayalam is like Japanese. Its writing system is completely different from Japanese. So it does not help you much at least in learning written form.

In a japanese style hotel, do i have to upgrade at 2am if i bring someone back to my room?

Question:

Long story short, I have tons of friends in Tokyo. They all don't live in Metro Tokyo. If I get a hotel room and end up meeting up with them, do i have to switch to a bigger room just to let them sleep in my room for the night? What if there are 2 of them? Could i face major fines just for being a good friend? Or would it be more like a slap on the wrist, like accidently sitting in the expensive seats on the shinkansen? I don't want to upset anyone but i also don't want to strand someone for meeting up with me too late.

Answer:

They will not allow you to accommodate more people than the number designated for the room. So you need to upgrade the room as you say.

If they found it, you have to pay fee for those people.

How to spell "konishi" in kanji?

Question:

title says it all :)

Answer:

Like someone's name? 小西 would probably be most common.

Im ofw working in kyoto?

Question:

how to get in metrobank osaka for remittances

Answer:

Well, if you want to go there, you just take Shinkansen to Osaka.

What are some japanese prefixes to add onto nami?

Question:

Name means waves in japanese.

Im not exactly sure if im using the right word here, but im trying to say like to make the name longer. I want the add on to be at the end and maybe has to do With water. If not, beauty (:

Answer:

You said prefixes, but then you said you "want to add on to be at the end." That would be a suffix.

波 is used in a lot of words, but most of them use the various on'yomi (Chinese) pronunciations.

波 using kun'yomi (Japanese) pronunciation (nami) doesn't combine to form a lot of words. So if you just care about the kanji, many options are possible. If you care about the kanji AND "nami" pronunciation your options become quite limited.

Maybe... wavy/ripply (波形 (namigata)), lol.

You can use adjectives in front of it as a sort of "prefix" (as area52 suggested):
綺麗な波 [kirei na nami]　→　pretty/lovely/beautiful wave

Is Tokyo a city or a state?

Question:

Answer:

Prefecture of Martian origin. Is this what you want?

When visiting Japan, how often would I be taking off my shoes?

Question:

i'm just curious

Answer:

Taking them off when you enter someone's home is kind of a no-brainer but there will be other situations that come up that you wouldn't assume you need to take your shoes off for, but the Japanese are finicky about such things. Case in point, I went to buy some dress slacks with my girlfriend at a clothing store. You could keep your shoes on in the store, but there was a mirror that you could stand in front of to see how the pants fit, in front of the mirror was a small wooden area that couldn't have been more than 2X2 (the rest of the store was carpeted). I made the egregious error of NOT taking my shoes off before I stood on the little wooden thingy and the store clerk just about went ballistic on me! She was going off in Japanese and bordering on screaming at me to take my shoes off. My GF translated for me.

Now I'm sure I offended some Japanese gods by not taking my shoes off in such an instance, but how unprofessional to treat a customer that way!

We also had to take them off in the office building where I worked - which I always thought was stupid since no one ever visited the office but us and we were all foreigners teaching English over the phone/Internet. This is my point that sometimes they (the Japanese) are just very finicky about such things they consider tradition and you as a foreigner are expected to know & obey even if it isn't obvious.

And the other guy is right about many people pissing in the streets, you will see old men do it all the time! Japan isn't as "clean" as you might imagine, at least not in Tokyo anyway.

Can i work in japan *16 years old*?

Question:

i am 16 years old, have experience working in a japanese restaurant..would it be possible for me to work in japan, in any way or form,. also my japanese is at a basic level.

Answer:

At 16, you won't get any visa to live in Japan unless your parents move to Japan and take you with them.

Do Japanese really respect their Emperor?

Question:

when they are asked in public , thay will say somthing positive, but in private, how do they say about him?

Answer:

Many people have told me in public that they are not interested in the Emperor or royal family. They're not afraid to say so.

There are some people who see the royal family as something very distinctly Japanese, and "respect" them like other right-wingers in other countries do. (Of course the monarchs themselves think a lot of those people are crazy).

I think people respect them as humans, but don't respect the institution of royalty itself.

Of course there are exceptions. Some people think it's a good thing to have a royal family. Most people don't seem to really be bothered either way. It's not like they have any real power or are particularly charismatic or intelligent.

What kind of Japanese is this guy (hiroyuki ikeuchi)?

Question:

http://www.jdorama.com/img_a/000235.jpg

http://images.nipponcinema.com/tag/hiroy…

http://img2.mtime.cn/up/497/796497/5905C…

http://www.cutehotguys.com/1924-1/Hiroyu…

Quite an obviously good looking guy. His name is Hiroyuki Ikeuchi. Many people think he is mixed race, like Half Latino/Hispanic and half Asian (chinese or japanese). From what I have read about him there seems to be no record of him being of mixed race. He is just referred to as 'a Japanese actor'. Or is he of mixed race??

If he is full Japanese then what kind of Japanese could he be? Is he of the Ainud people because he has huge eyes and wavy hair. Last time i read, Wavy hair and double eyelid is a common characteristic of the Ainu people of Japan.

Answer:

His father is a Japanese and his mother is a Columbian.

Japanese questions please help!:)?

Question:

Okay, I'm in the process of trying to learn Japanese, and I have a couple questions for fluent/native Japanese speakers:
1) How do I write my name, Skyla, in Japanese? (Probably difficult without the L or Sk sounds)
2) Is it best to go from Hiragana to Katakana to Kanji? (And if so, what's a good way to go about learning them. This might be a little difficult because I have to teach myself since I don't have a Japanese teacher).
3) Any good ways to go about memorizing the hiragana symbols with the sounds (I can say and memorize the Hiragana alphabet pretty easily, but I have difficulty when it comes down to memorizing the characters.)
4) And four, are there any other important facts or tips I should no before getting into learning Japanese?
Thanks so much in advance! :)

Answer:

1. スカイラ (sukaira). Alternatively, you could use スカイラー (sukairaa), though someone may think your name is "Skyler"


2. Yes, in that order. If you were already in Japan I might suggest learning Katakana first simply so you could read restaurant menus/etc.; however, if that's not the case, the order you suggested is best.

Honestly, it's best to just find a list of Hiragana and Katakana that tells their stroke order and pronunciation and have at it. There's only 46 of each, so it shouldn't be too difficult.


3. The sounds go in order...
a i u e o
ka ki ku ke ko
sa shi su se so
etc.

Memorizing them in this order is best (and most study charts you encounter will list them in this order).


4. Don't binge-study! Keep at it consistently, even if it's only a little each day.

What are entertainment companies like sm except in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

Avex Trax
Universal Music Japan
J Storm
AKS
Sony Music Japan
King Records

How do you say 'Good luck my love' in Japanese?

Question:

I would like a good but informal translation.

I found this - 幸運私の愛 (Kōun watashi no ai) but I am not sure if it is good.

Answer:

Sorry. You can't communicate in Japanese using translated foreign expressions.
They just sound awkward and clumsy.
It would be better for you to edit your statement a bit and say "Good luck my dear" in English.
It will sound romantic to their ear instead of something you got from google translate.

Otherwise just go with, ------insert name------- chan/kun gambatte kudasai!

How do you say this in japanese?

Question:

Thank you so much for making this information public! Because of you I can finally get to where I want to be and feel happy with myself! You are so wonderful for sharing this information!

Answer:

この情報を公開してくれて本当にありがとうございます! あなたのおかげで、思っていたところまでたどり着くごとができて、満足しています。こ…

About some kind of game?

The earliest distinct culture to develop in Japan was _________.?

Question:

a. Nara
b. Late Heian
c. Yayoi
d. Jomon

Answer:

Sounds like a homework question to me, but I would suggest it was actually in the Paleolithic period as the Jomon period included modern Japanese people from China who would have brought Chinese culture with them.

Any Japanese guys attracted to black women?

Question:

I am a 19 black woman and I am very fascinated by Japanese culture and men. I have recently contacted several Japanese men and we will have conversations once, and then afterwards they will act as if they are afraid of me? Don't get me wrong, Japanese men aren't the only guys I am attracted to because I like all Asian men. I just find it difficult when trying to learn Japanese from a native speaker, they go away. It would even be nicer to date someone of a Japanese orientation to learn a language, but there are VERY few where I live.

Answer:

The saying just be yourself springs to mind here. If you keep an open mind and a wider net, the 'right guy' will come along

Ultimate in Yokohama Japan?

Question:

Does anyone know where I can find a pickup game of Ultimate frisbee near Yokohama Japan?

Answer:

These people may have some information.
http://www.jfda.or.jp/about/english/

I want to become a footballer in Japan?

Question:

I don't care about the earthquakes.

Answer:

and I want to be taller!!!

First of all, all FC clubs recruit based on talent rather than deep interest of the potential player. If you want to be recruited by a Japanese club you need to a) show the potential and b) be seen by their scouts

To know more about where they tend to recruit from, check out the various clubs and see what nationalities and/or clubs their gaijin players originated from. In the meanwhile, get busy practicing and getting better at being a footballer. If your local club in your country will not consider you as a potential player, then be pretty sure you will not make the list for a Japanese club either

I hope you realize that hard work may turn you into a servicable player but ultimately to truly make it you need the hard work AND the talent. There are tens of thousands upon tens of thousands of people wanting to make a go at this type of career - only the very very few make it

Continue your studies and I hope you make it but better have a backup plan like a university degree

How far is the University of Tsukuba from central Tokyo?

Question:

Is it far? How many hours does it take to get there?

Answer:

From Akihabara, which is 2 stops on the Yamanote line from Tokyo Station, it is 45 minutes by express train to Tsukuba center. If you get the semi-express it takes52 minutes, and the local train takes 54 or 56 minutes - I forget which. From Tsukuba center, you can reach the Daigaku Chuo bus stop next to the main administration building in about 15 minutes by bus or bicycle.

Overall, probably 75 minutes from the University to Akihabara.
Tsukuba is 60KM from Tokyo.

Email me if you have other questions.

How to say, "you're from Taiwain, right?"?

Question:

in Japanese.

Answer:

There are many ways.

Taiwanjin desu ne?
Taiwan kara kita yo ne?
Taiwan shushin da yo ne?
Taiwan no kata desu yo ne?
Taiwanjin jyanai?
Taiwan no hito desho?
Taiwan ni umareta yo ne?
Taiwan-umare da ne?
Taiwan kara irraishaimashita ne?

Why do so many Japanese go to Varanasi?

Question:

There are sooo many Japanese and Koreans in Varanasi. Is it only because of Buddhism?

Answer:

Varanasi is known as a town where Japanese backpackers stay for a long time because there are many cheap hostels.

Other towns like that are Kaosan in Bangokok, Thailand, etc

Is Shikoku worth visiting? Also, is Himeji still worth visiting?

Question:

I'm staying in Okayama City for a year. Since Shikoku is right next door, is it worth visiting? I plan on using school breaks to travel around various parts of Japan if I can. Also, is Himeji still worth visiting? As I understand it, the castle is under repair for the next few years and will be getting covered, if it hasn't been already. If it's still worth visiting, it'd be a perfect day trip for the weekend.

Answer:

Yes, definitely visit Shikoku and travel around Japan as much as you can while you have the opportunity.

Okayama is a great place to live and while there visit Kurashiki (倉敷市) is a historic city in Okayama Prefecture. Kurashiki is famous for the old merchant quarter called the Bikan historical area. It contains many fine examples of 17th century wooden warehouses along a canal framed with weeping willows and filled with koi. The unique thing about this area is it has no electricity poles in order to make the area closely resemble the look of the Meji period.

Kurashiki Japan
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

What are some plus size women's clothing stores in Tokyo, Japan?

Question:

I plan to stay about a month in Tokyo, Japan early next year or around November of this year. Shopping, is one of the first things on my list that I would like to do. I know that, like most countries, Japan has it's share of fat, skinny, tall, short: mixed body types. I was curious if anyone knows of specific stores in Tokyo, that sell plus size clothing for women. Currently I am around a 3x-5x size, depending on what it is (underwear, shirt, pants) and what brand made it.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Answer:

If I can be blunt, you'll have a hard time finding things in Japan. You may be able to find large enough sizes, but chances are they will be extremely expensive.

I'm a plus sized person too, and I don't do much shopping in Japan. I try to go home once a year or so and stock up. Underwear? Do you like polyester? That's what they have for undies, I've never looked at bras as the majority here are very "cute" and are padded. I don't need any padding!

Another poster recommended Nissen, they have some decent looking larger sized clothing.

Aeon(Jusco) also has some clothing that goes up to 5 or 6L in their larger sized department, and if you don't mind getting men's stuff, their mens department goes up to 7 or 8L (I think.)

Uniqlo goes up to XL for ladies, and XXL for Men...you might get some things there.

I don't live in Tokyo, so I could be completely wrong, but I think you will have problems buying clothes. I hope I'm wrong!