Is okinawa japan safe now if we travel there?

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Safe, but Okinawa is prone to getting hit by typhoons, though.
Approx 10-15 typhoons come close to Japan (some of them actually land on mainland Japan) every year. En route to Japan, many of them take 'typhoon street' that are close to the islands of Okinawa.
So, you need to prepare for strong wind and rain every 2-3 weeks in the summer and fall (until the end of October).

Is there a japanese international school in laguna?

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Laguna in Philippines? I think you better ask this on Philippines section.

In the different Japanese dialects do you speak different or write different?

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Its kind of confusing. If they speak majorly different which dialect should I focus on? I am just wondering if the write the Kanji different or they speak differently?

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There are many dialects in Japan. But you do not need to learn it unless you are interested in a specific region. You just learn standard Japanese.

What does (笑) supposed to mean?

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It's supposed to mean "lol" right?

But what is the Romaji for it?
All I can figure out is either "warau" and take off the 'u' or "emi" and take off the 'mi'

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It means "lol".

You can say it as "wara". But usually, Japanese web users use just "w" instead of wara if you want to say it in romaji.

What's this Japanese phrase?

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Okay so I'm having a little difficulty figuring out the word I heard from a radio program in Japan.

The context was, the artist called his friend (phone call) during his radio program as part of his program. His friend started laughing and said something like (AGAIN, I am not sure exactly but this is how it sounded to me): "Mou ete...chihonjide teiu teruyo!"

So the only word I know is "Mou" but the rest, I have no Idea.

I saw in some translation that he was trying to say that "I told you not to call me (over your program)!"

But what I want to know are the exact Japanese words (spelling) as I am learning Japanese and would help to know more vocabulary.

Thank you!

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This is Kansai-ben. "Mou ete...chihonjide teiu teruyo!" might be "mou eette...cho honkide tte yuteruyaro" or "mou eette...cho ho majide tte yuuteruyaro".

"Mou eette" is "that's enough" or "give me a break". "Eette" is a variation of "ee". "Ee" is a Kansai-ben version of "ii", basically means good, fine, great etc. But when "mou" is attached, it changes the meaning and means "enough". Sometimes "mou" is left out.
A: Do you want another cup of coffee?
B: (Mou) ee wa. I've had enough.

A: I picked up a billion dollars!
B: Mou ee. That's enough.

"Cho" doesn't have a important meaning. It is not "chou (超)" that means super, ultra, extraordinary. I think he wanted to say "cho matte". It literally means "wait a little", but it means "give me a break" in this situation.

"Honkide" or "majide" means really, seriously.

"Yuuteruyaro" means I'm telling you. Some answerer say "iuteruyo", but it's not Kansai-ben. We don't say "iuteruyo".

"Ho" in "mou eette...cho ho majide tte yuuteruyaro" should be "honmani" that means really, seriously. "Nmani" part was just left out. It sometimes happens.

I think the whole sentences means "that's enough. I really mean it".
Kansai-ben is rather difficult, isn't it?

Japan to Philippines package Surface delivery?

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Japan to Philippines package Surface delivery?
Hi, to those who have tried sending their packages from Japan to Philippines via surface delivery (door to door), how long did it take for it to arrive?

I'm really worried because according to Japan's tracking system, my package has been outside Japan 3 weeks ago. The thing is, Philippine post office tracking system does not work.

Any info is appreciated!

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I sent a book to the Philippines early in June and it didn't arrive until almost the end of July. It was surface mail, so I didn't expect it to be very fast. It did get there, but was close to 2 months before it did. It did get there safely however, so have patience!

When will the next Jetstar Japan Sale be?

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Hi just wondering if anybody has an idea when the next Jetstar Japan Sale will be?
Cheers

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If their website does not say anything about it, it's still not confirmed when the next sale is.

What cars are made in japan?

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A lot of cars is made in Japan.

Japanese girl names that mean Fire or Flame?

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I need a Japanese female or unisex name for a girl in a book I'm writing, does anybody have any ideas? She's kind of tomboyish with an outgoing and funny attitude. Thanks! :)

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My recommendation is Akari means Brightness
http://www.jamima.net/gyokanji/ja/displa…

You can find japanese names on this site.
http://www.jamima.net/gyokanji/ja/person…

Did America ACTUALLY try to paint mt. fuji red?

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ok so did this actually happen? cuz I wuz lyk(that's right ppls I said lyk and there's nothing you can do about it....this is real defiance ppl!!)watching hetalia and they said that they lyk(said it again!!)did sooo I wuz wondering..............

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No they never tried it.

The story changes depending on who is telling the story. There is no hard evidence to prove it that I can find.

One story goes (and I find this to be the most logical (sorta)). The idea was thought of dropping red paint on Mt. Fuji as a form of psychological warfare, however the idea was quickly dismissed because of the pure impracticality of doing it would be.

However you really can't find any evidence other then crackpot stories of "I heard my uncle bob who heard it from his cousin frank, who heard it from his neighbor...." type stories of this.

Since the Yen Rises tremendiously againt the USD,Will it be good or bad to Japan's Economy?

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This $1=76 yen level is too high for Japanese yen. It hurts Japanese economy more than it benefits.

The most concerned outcome is hollowing out of industry as many companies are willing, or have to shift their production to other countries. It will decrease the number of jobs in Japan.

How to plan I trip to Japan?

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If someone could offer advice. I want to go Dec. 2012
-Would you recommend a solo trip to someone unfamiliar with Japanese language? (I hope to be done with vocab soon and can then study grammar and I only know a couple hundred kanji. I just would like to ask)
-How should I buy a round trip ticket and when? Do I use travelocity or PriceLine? Should I get a ticket now or later?
-What should I do about money once I get there? Converting my money to yen and when Im done back to dollar?
-How do I book hotels and such? I would like to also stay at a ryokan that offers meals,lodging, and onsen baths at least 2 nights. How do I book and look up these places?
Any info or sites would be grateful as I've never left the States before or planned a trip and I don't know of anyone I could ask physically.

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A solo trip to Japan is AWESOME. I have made six solo trips sofar, and am going again next week.
You do not need to know any Japanese to be able to enjoy your trip. Only the Kanji for 'English' will
be enough to help you use ATMs at the Japanese Post Office.
There are now many English signs in busy tourist areas as well as on most trains.

The way I plan is to keep checking as many travel websites as possible, including Travelocity, Expedia, Priceline etc. as well as websites of individual airlines such as AirCanada, JAL, AA etc.
Also, go to a travel agent near you, and pick up some brochures about Japan.
Be sure to check prices for different days as well since weekdays tend to be less expensive than weekends.
I now exclusively use JAL because of the excellent service, and their price is competitive. I have never bought from sites such as Travelocity, but I have heard some horror stories. Go with a travel agent near you or buy online directly from the airline.

The amount of money you take with you depends on how long you will be going, how much traveling you are going to do, where you will stay etc.
Once you know where to stay, you should try to pay for your accommodation with as many providers as possible so that the only expense you would have in Japan is food, souvenirs and travel on non-JR lines. Some hostels and most ryokan take cash only, so you won't be able to do this.

Be sure to exchange your money at an exchange office in your hometown. Do NOT use your bank for this since they charge exorbitant commissions. Do not wait until you arrive at the airport in Japan to exchange your money since those offices usually also have high commission rates, so you will get fewer yen. I'm taking 50,000 yen(approx. CDN$ 675.00) for a two-week holiday. If you run short, you can now use your debit or credit card at any branch of 7iBank convenience store, CitiBank, Japan Post Office and many other Japanese banks all over Japan, except in some very rural areas. Also, the Japanese government limits the amount that foreigners can bring into the country.

For hotels I use Agoda.com. Don't hesitate to use hostels, business hotels, capsule hotel(for a unique experience), ryokan etc. Just type 'accommodation in Japan' into your browser, then check all of the sites that appear.
Also check sites like the ones I have listed in the source.

Be sure to purchase a JR Railpass for your travel within Japan. You need to purchase an exchange voucher at an authorised travel agency near you. Then you take this voucher with you to Japan and exchange it there for the real pass at any Midori-No-Madoguchi ticket office. Here you will also specify the date that you want your pass to be activated and date that it will expire. The cost seems high, but in fact is an excellent deal since it is valid for unlimited travel on the NE'X from Narita to Tokyo, all JR local trains and subways, including the Yamanote Line within Tokyo and buses(with some exceptions), all Bullet trains except Nozomi, the JR Ferry to Miyajima.

For packing, I suggest to pack just enough for a two or three day stay in a backpack on wheels that fits the dimensions of a carry-on. Check the specifications on the website of the airline that you will use. Be sure to pack an empty shopping bag made from cloth inside your backpack. This is for souvenirs that you might want to bring back. Doing this will allow you to speed right through check-in, deplaning and you can go directly to Customs and Immigration without having to wait for over an hour to pick up your luggage from the carousel.

In Japan, do girls have their vaginas sewn up?

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I'm sure I heard this somewhere. Perhaps I was dreaming?

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I think what you're talking about is a type of surgery that some women do before getting married, so that it seems like they've been a virgin. "Sewn up" is a bit too far! No Japanese woman would be so stupid.

I think that's done in other countries. It could be done in Japan on a very small scale, but I don't see a point to it. Most Japanese understand that pre-marital sex is a natural thing.

When moving to japan, what would be the first steps to finding a home?

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even just an apartment is fine

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If you don't speak Japanese you'll need someone who can to help you.
First you'll need to find a landlord who is happy to rent to foreigners. Go through estate agents, but you'll find that many won't have any landlords like this on their books.
You'll need to have at least one months rent deposit, key money, landlord gift money and a Japanese guaranteur willing to vouch for you.
If you are going to Japan because you have a job to go to or are studying your employer or school can help you.

How can i get a job in japan? would being american hurt my chances?

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i dont necessarily want a sudden career just a job good enough to make a living until i get on my feet

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You need a four year degree and a job offer before you get there.

How do i get legal permission to move to japan?

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do i need to apply like i would in the u.s? how can i get started? how long will it take and is there anything that might harm the possibilities?

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You usually need working or student visa to live in Japan.

For working visa, you have to get a job offer from a Japanese company. But you can't look for a job in Japan without a visa. So you need it before you enter Japan.

For student visa, you have to be admitted to a Japanese college. You need to pay tuition and living cost for 4 years. It could be about $100,000.

How will my package/order from japan arrive?

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I bought something online from japan and it's currently being mailed. Will it arrive at my home or will I have to pick it up at the post office?

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It depends on each case. I think you need to ask it to your seller which carrier they are using.

What is the biggest city in Tokyo, Japan?

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Tokyo is the city.

What are Japanese buildings like?

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In Tokyo, the big tall buildings, are there different Stores and shopping stores in each building to make it so tall? For example, is there a borders book shop on one floor, a dollar store on the other floor, a bank on the next floor, pizza hut on the next, and so on.? What makes these building so tall?
Please explain well and provide a resource for your information

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They're mostly clothes stores and restaurants. Some have hobby shops too, but mostly clothes. If it's an office building then it's desks. Japan is densely populated.

Japanese: what does this mean?

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I would like to visit Japan during Dec. 2012, what to aspect?

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At most I would stay a month. Will I need a visa and if so how do I obtain one? Ive never been out country before so I wouldn't know. Can anyone recommend a small 'remote' snowy onsen? While I want the snowy onsen more could someone suggest one that has a good place to shop? Also if I wanted to go to Tokyo or Kyoto for a couple of days whats the best travel means? Lastly if I wanted to buy a plant or maybe a cat could I and get it home to the States?

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You won't need a visa to enter the country as a tourist. There are plenty of onsen areas in Japan. I recommend Naruko onsen in Miyagi prefecture - very nice. However, there are many others nyuto onsen in Akita, Zao onsen in Yamagata, Beppu onsen is very famous. Beppu is in the South though, so maybe less snow. There are not many mixed onsen - I have never seen one, but I have heard of them. You will need to track them down.

To get a snowy onsen, you are looking at Northern Honshu or Hokkaido. Tokyo is kind of in the middle of honshu, while Kyoto is further West. You will need to travel long distances. You could do this relatively cheaply by overnight bus, but shinkansen will be cheaper and easier.

Forget about importing living things from Japan - it's not worth the time or expense.

Best way to get from Kansai Airport in Osaka to downtown Osaka?

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Have option of flying into Itami or Kansai, but much cheaper and it is direct to Kansai. But I need to get to the downtown area. How long of a trip is it and what is the best alternative to get there?

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Check KIA website.
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/acces…

I need go japan to live there?

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but i havent money & japan passport
what to do?

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Japan does not need people who do not know how to move to Japan. Sorry.

Great Nature/Mother Nature?

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Im trying to translate Japanese song title to English.
Would anyone here help please?

[大自然に捧ぐ]
I came up with, Gift for Mother Nature, Gift for Greate Nature.
Are these above appropriate translation??

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大自然に捧ぐ literally translates to "Devoting to Big Nature". I am not sure what the song is like but I think considering the literal translation, I think your translation is pretty good. :)

Any suggestions for cheap hotels near Tokyo Disneyland?

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I am going to Japan in November on a tight budget and I am trying to visit both Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea. I was wondering since it's quite far from my friend's house where I am staying, can anyone suggest cheap budget hotels that are in that area?

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Depends on how far you are willing to go, but there is the Shrek Watta house in Kashiwa at
http://www.shrek-watta-house.com/ and 3900 yen per night. Or there is a Toyoko Inn in Kamagaya or Chiba City for about 5000 yen, and another in Funabashi for about 5500 per night. Closest of all though may be the Superhotel in Ichikawa City for about 5500 yen; see http://www.superhoteljapan.com/en/

What epilators do they have at bic camera shibuya? tokyo?

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Because i tried to look in the site but i don't read or write japanese so i couldn't find it also which floor is it?

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I don't think they are putting all products on Internet. The bottom line is, you go to Bic Camera Shibuya and ask people there.

What's this J-Rock song I hear often in Japan now?

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It's on TV and the radio alot in the last month. Don't know much of the lyrics. Girl vocalist. Name of the song might be "Love is so estajey" (not quite sure about it)
This is what I know of the lyrics:

"nanananananananana"
"Love is so ........"

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If it is AKB48 then it would be the song called "Flying Get" フライングゲット
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjz0p1_akb48-flying-get_music

Hope im right~!

What are popular entertaiment companies here in japan(for girls)?

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i'm 16 and i live here in japan. i would really like to audition to be an idol but i'm not really familliar with ent. companies here. i'm fluent in japanese,english, and filipino. i'm also studying korean. i don't know if being multilingual will help but i hope so.

i can also say that i can dance
since i began dancing when i was in 4th grade.

for my looks. i'm rather tall for a typical japanese (167cm) but not really super thin like most japanese girls. for my face, i dont think i'm ugly so i think i'm gonna give it a try.


please help.

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If you are really fluent in Japanese, you can search Japanese webs and find these audition websites easily.
http://audition-navi.com/

Japan drama about aviation?

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Could you give me more example of japan drama or Movie that relate to aviation ( e.g pilot, flight attendant , mechanic etc )

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Popular subject in Japan:

Dramas:
"GOOD LUCK!"
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Good_Luck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-hJmjXl4…

"ATTENTION PLEASE"
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Attention_Plea…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOnT3hjgZ…

Movie:
"HAPPY FLIGHT"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOldsyURY…

Weird questions Japanese people have asked you?

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Hey, just wondering what weird questions and comments Japanese people have asked you.
I just did an exchange in Japan for a year and got asked some odd questions when you first meet someone. Like almost everyone will ask you "Do you have a bf/ gf?" which is kinda personal for meeting first time! I mean the only reason we would ask that is if you're interested in the person... but they just seem kinda nosy....(I don't mean to be rude)
And do you guys get repetitive comments like "your Japanese is so good!" when all you said was "hi" or something... kinda gets annoying really...

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My son's father (Japanese) asked me if he could walk at 5 DAYS old... I guess he wasn't around children much..

Why are there Koreans in Uyoku Dantai?

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I heard that a large part of the Yakuza are ethnic Zainichi Koreans. I also heard that Yakuza intertwine with Uyoku Dantai sometimes and that there are Koreans in Uyoku. Uyoku and Yakuza are both known for being right-wing and nationalistic. So how is it that Koreans can and would want to be a part of this. Uyoku talk **** about Koreans daily and hate them. I don't get the connection. Add to this the fact that Koreans themselves are really nationalistic and most Zainichi are part of the "North Korean supporting" group. How does this work? Can someone please explain these contradictions???

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Why does a loudmouthed American televangelist spouting diatribes about "family values" every Sunday morning on TV later end up in a motel room with a hooker? Because it's harder to accuse the wolf in sheep's clothing than the up-front jerkoff who wears his hypocrisy on his sleeve (i.e think Jimmy Swaggart).

Does Amazon Japan (amazon.jp) ship to Australia?

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Becuase there is a DVD i wish to buy from amazon.jp but I don't want to make an account and put in all my info just to find out that it dosn't ship to Australia. Thank you in advance.

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They ship only books, CD and DVD internationally.

I read that Mein Kaupt was a top seller Japan ?

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I seen alot of pictures of young Japaneses wearing Nazi Uniform customs
I read that That the japanesse think of them selfs as like the master race of asians
why are they into nazi fashion and books .

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Because of two reasons:
1) The Japanese have always had an infatuation with all things German. Part of the reason for that is both countries were militaristic nations at the time Japan opened its doors to outsiders in the 1850's. Rightly or wrongly, the Japanese were impressed with the military discipline of the old Prussian tradition, and began to copy many of the German ways. If you look closely at the school uniforms Japanese boys wear, it is an exact copy of the uniforms German schoolboys once wore.

2) When it comes to WW2, the vast majority of Japanese are ignorant. For a very long time, almost nothing was taught in their schools about what happened from 1939 to 1945. In 1979, I saw a history book used in Japanese schools and the section on WW2 was barely 2 paragraphs. The typical Japanese just do not understand how hateful the Nazi symbols and all things related to the Nazi are view by people from other countries. Instead, the Japanese who you saw wearing Nazi uniforms and giving the Nazi salute are into it because they think it makes them look "manly" like a good German.

As for the Japanese thinking themselves as Asian master race, that was true during and before WW2. But the defeat and occupation by Allied forces which removed the militarists from government opened the public's eye. Before the end of WW2, Japan did think of itself not just a master race but THE human race. The name the Japanese call their country is Ni-hon which literally translates to "Land of the Sun" BUT the correct translation is "Land of God" because the Sun is in traditional Shinto religious the chief god (think Jupiter and Zeus). Therefore in their old pre-war religion not only is Japan a "holy land" but the Japanese to be "god's people" and everyone else to be subhuman (except maybe the Germans). Understand that the Japanese people today do not subscribe to this view anymore. But at one time they did and this contributed to the reason Japan was bent on conquering Asia and wanting to build a Japanese Asian Empire.

Anata iru kara aitai ne?

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Answer:

sou desu ne..

Has there ever been a high-profile case where a foreigner disappeared in Japan under mysterious circumstances?

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By foreigner, I mean primarily people from Europe or the Americas.

And in the past 20-30 years or so.

Kidnapped, murdered, or fate unknown.

Thanks. (Just researching for a story.)

Answer:

Lucie's case could be the most sensational crime.

Just for your note, the suspect was a son of Korean immigrants. (Japanese authority tried to hide this)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/w…
And it's said that Lucy's parents had taken a very aggressive approach to Japanese police/press. (while a Japanese girl was missing in England, which went unsolved)
Lucy --> an illegal stayer with drug addiction
a Japanese girl --> a student on an exchange program