What is Tokyo, Japan like?

Question:

I would like to know what Tokyo, Japan is like. I'm thinking about moving there. I've been into Japan's history, culture and lifestyle. I'd be living in Japan for roughly a year if I decide to go with my brother who's going for work. I speak Japanese very well and understand Japanese culture very well. Thanks for the answers.

Answer:

You can't go with your brother unless your brother is your sole guardian and you rely on him to live (dependent). Are your parents gone and he is your sole supporter? If not, then you would have a hard time coming to Japan to live with your brother.

Tokyo is not bad, it is common for people to say it is simply a concrete jungle, which central Tokyo might be, concrete can used to describe many Japanese cities including Kyoto, but Tokyo is huge, filled with mountains, hiking trails, nature etc.

This is Tokyo:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fujisa…
As this is Tokyo as well:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sunset…

Step out of Central Tokyo to experience that. It's like Kyoto, Central Kyoto (Karasuma district) is a major business hub with department stores, shops, super modern train station, so is Osaka and other major cities of Japan. Step just out of Central Kyoto or the metropolitan areas to visit all the famous temples, shrines etc you read about.

House differences in different places?

Question:

What are the similarities and differences between a typical house in Puerto Rico and a typical house in the United States?

Answer:

This question has nothing to do with Japan.

The difference between tenpanyaki and okonomiyaki?

Question:

Well if there was an okonomiyaki and a western style tenpanyaki (where they throw stuff and do show) how would you explain the difference to customers?

Customers would obviously think, ...well tenpanyaki got more show therefore might as well go there.
How would you upsell okonomiyaki over tenpanyaki?

Answer:

Teppanyaki is anything that's cooked on teppan (literally iron (steel) plate). Okonomiyaki is salty pancake that's usually cooked on teppan, so technically it qualifies as teppanyaki but is usually considered as a different category of dish.

Okonomiyaki is cheaper, more of a everyday sort of food than teppanyaki whose price ranges from so-so to expensive.

Program on PBS several years ago, photographer visits Japan in Winter?

Question:

i remember the photographer took a photo of a monk, walking in the snow, in Kyoto i think? i'm trying to find the episode or photographer, even the script?

Answer:

Was it a documentary or a drama?
Was else was the program about?

日本人：大学のために、質問を伺わなければなりません。ひまがあ…

Question:

Are any Japanese people free to answer some questions I have for an assignment?
大学のために、質問を伺わなければなりません。ひまがありますか。

Skypeで話してください。
Skype: dbalfour001

Answer:

I might be free in tomorrow night, I mean 22-24 hours later. But my English is not so good.

Roughly how much would you need for just normal holiday in japan?

Question:

i've never been to japan before and i'm looking to go on holiday with my girlfriend. i'm not looking for going to expensive places or expensive restaurant. Just a place where we'll be able to stay for couple of weeks or more places to visit and places to eat. i would say we're young adults and got jobs and that but i'm not sure how much we'll need that's all. we might go to osaka or maybe tokyo depends on what the answers might be.

thank you for looking/answering

Answer:

Depends on what "normal" is. You don't have to spend a fortune, even if a lot of prices are often high.
If you want to travel, look into getting a JR Rail Pass as well (see www.japanrailpass.net) and you can ride to your heart's content across Japan.
Hotels don't have to be expensive, if you don't mind something more spartan. You can spend as little as 2300 Yen per night - and that's in Tokyo. Try looking at:
www.newkoyo.com
www.sakura-hotel.co.jp
www.shrek-watta-house.com
www.tamaryokan.com
www.tokyoryokan.com
www.jyh.or.jp/english/
www2.dango.ne.jp/kimi/ryokan.html
www.libertyhouse.gr.jp
www.juyoh.co.jp/
www.palace-japan.com/english/
www.palacesidehotel.co.jp
www.o-e-h.com
www.Kyotojp.com
www.hotel-toyo.jp/
http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~innkawa/page007.h…

www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/
www.superhoteljapan.com/en/
http://www.kid97.co.jp/~jeh-group/jeh-gr…

In fact both the Toyoko Inn and Superhotel are chains and have hotels all across Japan.

What likelihood that a large earthquake will hit Tokyo in Japan in the next 100 years?

Question:

i neeeeeed to know with for a school project, due today! thak you :)

Answer:

I don't dooooooo homework.

But just to give you an answer, I would say the likelihood is pretty high.

Now, run along to Google. I seriously doubt you are going to find an seismologists on here and anybody answering almost certainly is getting there info from Google. Cut out the middleman, go to Google and do your own homework.

What's a famous or well known Japanese artist?

Question:

Answer:

heavy metal:
loudness
x japan

j-pop:
ayumi hamasaki
koda kumi
namie amuro
boa (korean she sing japanese) actully many many k-pop groups sing japanese sigles.

pop 90's
noriko sakai
speed
zard
seiko matsuda

pop 80's
noriko sakai
seiko matsuda
akina nakamori
mayumi itsuwa

pop 70's
momoe yamaguchi
mayumi itsuwa

pop 60's
ayumi ishida

enka
hibari misora (1937-1989) the queen of japanese music.
fuyumi sakamoto
toshimi tagawa
sayuri ishigawa
teresa teng (1953-1995) she is chinese but she was singing much japanese.

How to create a Japanese Pen Name?

Question:

I was reading a manga called Bakuman and these two kids made the pen name: Muto Ashirogi (first name, last name). How do these Mangaka or ANY Japanese person create these odd pen names? Ashirogi, Kawaguchi, etc. Are they actual Japanese surnames?

Answer:

I have never heard of Ashirogi, but Kawaguchi (川口) is an extremely common surname.

Names in other manga often use randomly combined Japanese sounds and/or words.

Ichigo (from Bleach), for example, could mean "strawberry" in Japanese (though the kanji they use is different [一護]). His last name, Kurosaki [黒崎], is a common surname and place name.

Whats a really good Japanese Drama? =D?

Question:

So me and my couple other friends were just talking about what we though was better, Korea or Japan. of course I said Japan (woot.!) and half of my friends said Korea. We gave some reasons, and one reason my friend gave was these two REALLY good Korean drams. And I just want to show them that the Japanese have just as good shows.
It can be any drama really, something for teenage girls..and it be be fictional, doesn't really matter.
Thanks ^^

Answer:

For teenage girls I would recommend:
1) Hana Yori Dango
2) 1 Litre of tears
3) Koizora
4) Hotaru no hikari
5) Kimi wa petto
......etc
I hope I could help you....take care!

What do the Japanese think of North Korea?

Question:

Answer:

Same as most of the world, except there's more of an actual threat with the country being so close.

It's a country run by a corrupt government, which keeps the people poor and uninformed.

Poor people take desperate measures sometimes, so if the leader decides it's time to hate on Japan and attack Japan, then a lot of people will follow suit. North Korea's government knows that if they actually did do that though that they're going to lose in the end, so they just come up with some provocative act every few years to let off some steam.

I think most Japanese just want North Korea to open up.

Note though that English and Japanese name the countries differently, so there's a different perception involved in that. In English we say South Korea. Japanese is Kankoku. North Korea is Kita Chosen (North Chosen). There's no South Chosen, so the image is like Kankoku is a sovereign country of it's own, whereas North Korea is just a left-over from old times.

The Korean peninsula was also colonized by Japan, so there are still some tensions between not only Japan and North Korea, but South Korea as well.

In general, people just want to get along. There have been some attempts at that from both sides in recent years. North Korea released previously kidnapped Japanese nationals. Japan sometimes sends over aid in various forms.

I think most of the world just feels sorry for the common North Koreans that they're so poor.

What do people do for entertainment in Tokyo ?

Question:

I really need this information because I am writing a report about Tokyo, Japan & I cant find this stuff on Google . . .

Answer:

Tokyo is a mega city, that one can find literally anything to do. From shopping in Ginza and Shibuya, to night clubs in Shinjuku and Roppongi, Tokyo has something for everyone. They have traditional culture like Kabuki, Sumo Wrestling, and festivals at Shinto/Buddhist shrines. The shopping in Tokyo is superb, Ginza is very upscale. Many international brands (chanel, abercrombie) have their Japan flagship stores in Ginza. Harajuku and Shibuya are known as the hangout of teenagers and young adults. Shibuya and Harajuku are center's for fashion in Japan. Shinjuku is home to more foreigners then any other part of Tokyo, so there will be a more 'international flair' in this area. Also, many people enjoy baseball so there are often games during baseball season. Also, Disneyland is right around the corner in nearby Chiba prefecture!

For further information- http://www.tokyoessentials.com/entertain…
http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide…


Hope I helped!

If I went to japan should I take cosplay?

Question:

I'm a cosplayer and I don't think I should take cosplay just for the sake of it what are your thoughts?
U^ェ^U

Answer:

Take it if you want. The best time to wear it would be a weekend in Harajuku. I saw a whole bunch of cosplayers when I was there, and they didn't get mocked.

Is japan a good place to go on holiday?

Question:

I really want to go on holiday to japan but is it safe and a family friendly place?

Answer:

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.

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

What outdoor activities are there in Tokyo ?

Question:

I really need this information because I am writing a report about Tokyo, Japan & I cant find this stuff on Google . . . Outdoor Activities Such As: Skiing, boating, scuba diving, etc...

Answer:

Skiing or scuba are not common in Tokyo because there are few mountains or beaches.

When it comes to "outdoor", I think just walking and shopping are common.

Any Japan Towns near Boone, NC?

Question:

So I really really want to go to a japan town but idk where they are :(((

Answer:

There's a Cherokee village up near Boone. What in God's name would lead you to believe that there is even a remote possibility of there being a Japan town in the Boondocks of NC?

Short answer.... NO!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you know the location of the Ninja Village in Japan!?

Question:

I heared there is a ninja village in Japan, I hope someone know the location!(and the name if its possible)
Thank you.

Answer:

Yes, there is a famous one in Iga in Mie Prefecture called Ninja-mura. The town is amazing and even the staff in the local town hall dress as Ninja :)

I need to figure out as much as I can about a certain Japanese artifact?

Question:

Hello. I only have a couple of images to go by, but I need to know:
What exactly is it? It looks like a sake jug, but could it be something else?
Any historical information?

Just anything at all. It needs to be sold at this antique shop, so...

Images:
http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124…

http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124…

Thank you for any help in advance!

Answer:

It is a sake barrel.
http://www.hakutsuru.co.jp/product/nihon…

This page provides you a general information about that.
http://www.hakutsuru-sake.com/content/05…

Is mount fuji near tokyo?

Question:

I asked a question asking if mount fuji was in tokyo but then I just realised that tokyo is a city and mount fuji is a big mountain so a mountain cant be in the middle of the city, so, is mount fuji at least near tokyo?

Lucy xx

Answer:

Somewhat. I'm so impressed that you figured out that it is unlikely to have a huge mountain in the middle of one of the world's largest cities. Did it all by yourself too, huh? We need more smart people like you on this forum.

Is mount fuji in tokyo ?

Question:

I would like to know if mount fuji is in tokyo because I really want to go to tokyo and I really want to go to mount fuji aswell ?

Lucy x :)

Answer:

no its not in tokyo

Where can i watch a random interview of japanese people?

Question:

I love their language and i want to watch a interview that seems funny!(:

Answer:

Go to Youtube and search there with インタビュー which is a Japanese word for interview.

How do you format an address in japan?

Question:

Answer:

All your answers here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_ad…

How can I go from Asakusa to Tsukiji Market at 3 or 4 am?

Question:

I don't want to use taxi because it is expensive, is there another way? maybe a night bus?

Answer:

Well, you might rent a bike or something and take it.

Help with a Japanese online shop?

Question:

I'd like to buy the limited edition of 「死神と少女」 game for PSP

Apparently the limited editions are sold only the first few days after the game's release.... or at least I think so. I don't really want to buy the most regular one from Amazon.jp

Maybe someone could help me to search for it around the web? (japanese web of course). It doesn't matter if it's new or used. I'm not a gamer, but my friend has it and I played it with her, kinda fell in love with its story...

I don't really know how to search. It's my first time wanting/buying a game, so I'd really appreciate any help.
Here are some links for more info: http://www.takuyo.co.jp/products/shinigami/tokuten.html
https://www.messe.gr.jp/girls/view_introduce.php?int=2011/shinigami/shinigami - I'd really love this limited edition.
http://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=1070613

Shipment within Japan is okay with me.

Answer:

Those limited editions are sold at certain stores. So you just call them to ask if they are available or go to the store.

You can click each link on your 1st link to go to each store.

This is one. for example
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/jollyplaza/c/0…

Passport question please help?

Question:

what do you do if your passport gets lost or stolen while in japan
what is an ePassport
why are passports so valuable and need to be looked after on holidays
THANKYOU FOR UR HELP!!!

Answer:

Without passport, you cannot get out of your country.
Without passport, you cannot enter any foreign country.
Without passport, you cannot stay in any foreign country.

If you were US citizen and lost your passport in Japan, you should report it to the US Embassy in Japan IMMEDIATELY and ask them to issue a temporary passport.
Otherwise, you would be in a big trouble: 1) you would be regarded as an illegal alien; 2) you cannot get out of Japan, which means you would be thrown in jail for good unless you can legally prove who you are.

How much does this cost, and can I go there ?

Question:

How much in gb pounds, not dollars roughly is a plane ticket from glasgow airport to japan? Also can I even go to japan? Is it safe to go there because of the tsunami and nucler power station?? xxx

Answer:

Japan is safe to travel to as long as you don't visit the Fukushima Power plant (which most foreign tourists never visit that area to begin with). Areas like Tokyo, Kyoto, osaka and most of Japan is safe to visit.

Staying in Japan: I want to leave Japan for vacation?

Question:

Next year I'm going to Japan for a 5 month exchange program at a Japanese University. I really want to travel to Southkorea while being in Asia. Is there any problems in leaving Japan, and returning again within some days? I'm on a student visa.

Answer:

Yes, you'll need a re-entry permit before leaving Japan otherwise your visa will be invalidated and you won't be able to re-enter Japan. You can get a single or multiple use permit at your local immigration office.

How old must you be to drink in japan?

Question:

Answer:

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.

Visiting Japan after deportation?

Question:

My friend want's to visit me in Japan however, he overstayed his visa in 2004 and was deported and banned from visiting for 5 years.The ban has now expired but he his nervous about visiting because Japanese immigration are notoriously strict. I am just wondering if anyone has gone through a similiar experience and can give some advice?

Answer:

If 5 years have really passed, I think he can enter Japan. But I'm not 100% sure.

How would a non-english speaking Japanese person say the name Dakota?

Question:

Answer:

They would say it as Dakota, all three english syllables correspond to common Japanese pronunciations, "da" だ "ko"　こ and "ta".　た Because of that would not be difficult at all for a Japanese person who doesn't speak English to pronounce Dakota.

Using "ano" in japanese?

Question:

Toshokan wa ano biru no tonari desu. - please explain how "ano" was used here?
I know the sentence means "The library is next to that building." but if I were to
translate it, it's gonna be "Toshokan wa SONO biru no tonari desu". BTW. There's a statement
prior that. "Asoko ni ookii biru ga arimasu ne" I'm guessing it has something to do with
that...I just want a "textbook" explanation. thanks

Answer:

Easiest explanation...

kono biru = this building
sono biru = that building (next to you)
ano biru = that building (away from both of us)


Without a noun to modify, these become...

kore = this
sore = that (next to you)
are = that (away from both of us)


If describing a place (as opposed to an object)...

koko = here
soko = there (next to you)
asoko = over there (away from both of us)


"asoko ni ookii biru ga arimasu ne" = "there's a big building over there"

What do you think about mean not-asian people?

Question:

i'm a guy and i really like to act like a cute asian person (just like lee hongki in your beautiful or tegoshi yuya in Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) but people think i act girly and stupid when they see me talking to someone like that! i don't get embarrassed about doing that but whats the reason that make people who are not asians too mean to me T__T" and what do you guys think about these sort of people and about my situation :P by the way, i love asian people cuz they are always nice to me :D but others are too mean!! specially arabs :P

Answer:

Possibly it depends on cultural influence. I'm not sure where you are living now, but maybe that could have something to do with it? But...

You should just be yourself, and not worry how others think of your personality, you're not hurting anyone! There's too many other things that will also make you worry in life!!! lol. And, you will find that people who appreciate you for you.

Though I wonder, why you said only "not-asian people"? Because, ethnicity does not determine your personality. You will be able to find mean people of any kind, but you will also find many nice people as well. :)

So I think, don't sweat it and keep your chin up!

Have a good day!

JAPANESE people. I need your help. Proposal ?

Question:

How do I propose to a girl in Japanese ? Her name is Julia.

How can I say this:-

" Hey Julia ! I love you a lot. You want to hangout with me sometime ?"

Or

" You seem to be a fun person, Julia. Wanna join me for a coffee on Friday ?"

Or

" Julia, I love you a lot and want to be more than friends with you. Would you be my girlfriend ?"

And the last one:-

" It's crazy how much I want to walk upto you and kiss you. Would you be my girlfriend ? "

DON'T use online translators.

Please give my a grammatically correct, yet cute sentence that would appeal to her.

Thanks,
Alan J. Fisher.

Answer:

Alan J. Fisher, you need to read The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Specifically the one part about this one alien, Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged, who traveled the universe, telling each and every person this one little comment.

ジュリアヘイ！あなたをすごく愛してる。あなたがいつか私と一緒にたまり場にしたい…

あなたが楽しい人、ジュリアと思われる。金曜日にコーヒーのために私を参加したいで…

ジュリアは、私はあなたにたくさんの愛とあなたとの友達以上になりたい。あなたが私…
私は件まで歩くとあなたにキスさせたいのか、それはクレイジーだ。あなたが私のガール…

What percentage of japan's income is generted from tourism?

Question:

Am doing an report on japan for class and one of the question's is about japan's income from tourism. If you know the answer plez write back,or even if you just know were i can fined the answer. Thank you!

Answer:

Just know 'were'???? WERE???? I sure hope you can read better than you can write because the answer is to be found using Google. I, personally, am not going to look it up for you. But there are generally plenty of people on here that get their jollies doing other people's homework, so maybe you'll get lucky. Because if you DON'T get told the answer, you are going to be doing some R-E-A-D-I-N-G to find your answer.

Final answer..... Open up Google and type in the same question you asked above. And don't ask 'were' your browser is located.

How do you get to Korea Town from the Shinjuku train station?

Question:

How do you get to Korea Town from the Shinjuku train station? I heard there is a Korean Town in Shinjuku, Japan so I need directions please (walking from the train station). Also if anyone has been there, what is the Korea Town like?

Answer:

Just take JR Yamanote line to Shinokubo (1 station) and Korean Town is there.