Are there Christmas bazaars or Christmas SALE shopping street in Tokyo?

Question:

Like the ones in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai. That doesn't necessarily sell Christmas decors by the way. Just discounted clothes, gadgets, food, etc. If yes, when and where?

Answer:

They usually will be. The Christmas tradition is celebrated by most countries all over the world these days and in the run up to christmas the high streets will be offering the usual sales. If want a bargain and if your Japanese is up to scratch, head for the market areas and haggle like mad (assuming you can/love haggling)

Why do japanese grocery stores throw out the prepared food at the end of the day?

Question:

Is the food not good if it's not eaten in the same day? Just wondering because I bought something yesterday and I haven't eaten it yet, is it still okay?

Answer:

It is still OK for a couple of more days as long as you keep it in your fridge.
But not more than 4 days. OK?
I have survived by eating thrown out food for the past 20 years.

How to say this (機械工学) in Japanese?

Question:

So I'm doing studying for my Japanese quiz, and I have to tell the class about my major, mechanical engineering (機械工学). How can I say it in Japanese?

Answer:

きかいこうがく

From MTC (Multi-language Translation Service) team.
Hope this helps!

Difference between 希望する, 期待する and 望む?

Question:

I need an easy way to remember the difference between these three verbs and in in what situations to use them.

Just a general guideline/rule is fine... I don't need a wall of examples/exceptions/etc.

Thank you.

Answer:

For your easy way to remember the difference;

※ we usually say 望んでいます(希望する, 望む) , 期待しています(期待する)
希望します sounds like Emperor's expression (to me)

a. 望んでいます
you hope/wish for something that is sometimes impossible to come true, and you do not really expect to make it come true.
生まれてくる子供が女の子であると望んでいます （できれば女の子であってほしい）
Your expectation level：middle　

b. 期待しています
You really hope/expect something to fulfil your wishes, and if it does not, you'd be possibly DISAPPOINTED.
生まれてくる子供が女の子であると期待しています（女の子であってほしいと願ってい…
Your expectation level: from middle to high
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Can anyone help me with this story translating sentence with objective particles?

Question:

I'm doing some translating for someone and I still have trouble with "to" and "wo" particles.

とある合宿の夜のような感じで読んでいただけると幸いです　キャラ崩壊とか草とか…

I came up with "I was pleased to know there were people who could read this with the feeling with that of lodging together"

Please be mindful of character breakdowns and "grass?//.

Minamisawa's success was due to Kurama-kun being able to like himself.

Please help.

Answer:

とある合宿の夜のような感じで is more like;
sort of a story like "one night at a school camp (it happened one night at a school camp)"

とある合宿の夜のような感じで読んでいただけると幸いです
→ I'd be grateful if you read this story beginning with "one night at a school camp."

キャラ崩壊とか草とか…
～とか…とか is used when you use more than one verb in a sentence.

キャラ崩壊: an anime wording "one's character gets ruined"
草: possibly net-slang, meaning "weed-like ineradicability"
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Minamisawa's success was due to Kurama-kun being able to like himself.
ミナミサワが上手くいったのは、クラマくんが自分自身を認めることができたからだよ…
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This was (and is) the imperial dynasty of Japan.?

Question:

This was (and is) the imperial dynasty of Japan.

Answer:

You are not saying what "this" is. So there is no answer.

Coming from the U.S. To Live In Japan Question.?

Question:

Ok I was wandering, would it be more expensive to live in Japan than in the U.S. or would it be cheaper? How much would the U.S. dollar be worth in Japan? I'm wandering this because I plan to live in Japan within the next 5 or 6 years, maybe less.

Answer:

well first make sure you have a bachelors degree, are married to a japanese person or can get a studen visa.

second, it is more expensive to live there. The dollar is decreasing for one and two living expenses are higher there than most places in the US

Why has Ayumi Hamasaki's voice changed?

Question:

It's become more nasal and deep, yet less "screechy". I personally love her new voice. (I HAVE noticed this for ages, but I only though of asking now). Why has it changed, though? Is she doing it deliberately?

Answer:

She has tinnitus which mostly likely affects her tone

I personally found her raccoon voice cute

I am half japanese and still have a japanese citizenship (am 19 atm almost 20) was wondering how I can go to?

Question:

japan? I want to visit there... I don't know how to go about it, though. Do you guys know any programs. Or maybe work-abroad programs so i can work while i'm over there?
I really like the Kakogawa-hyogo (think that's it) area since my grandparents lived there and I grew up around that area.
So yeah... Lol got off topic for a sec. So any programs you know of that I can use to help me organize my trip there, perhaps even a work-abraod program?

Answer:

Call the Japanese Embassy they will give you some information

On a side note

If I do recall at 21 you will have to state which citizenship you will take because Japan does not allow dual citizenship

What is imperial japan?

Question:

i am writing a paper for english and my topic is imperial japan. if any one knows anything it would be very helpful

Answer:

"Imperial Japan" means Japan before WW2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_J…

How to write this in japanese?

Question:

I know that to hate in Japanese is "嫌い" but is there something that is less strong than that? Kinda like saying "I don't like apples" or "I don't like my name". I just feel that "嫌い" is too strong of a word for what I'm trying to say.

Thank you in advanced

Answer:

Just say 好きではない for "don't like". But yours is also correct.

Addition:
>How could I say that I don't like something 'too much'?

Just say あまり好きではない or あまり好きじゃない.

What are some websites with japanese haircuts??(girls)?

Question:

What are some websites with pictures of japanese haircuts??(girls)?

Answer:

This.
http://www.rasysa.com/pkg/style/

Japanese men-are they usually homogeneous?

Question:

I'm interested in meeting a Japanese man, maybe building a relationship with one. Do they date outside their culture? What does the typical Japanese man look for?

Answer:

>Do they date outside their culture?

Some of them do. The reason why not many of them date other women is because there are not many foreign women in Japan. If you meet some of them, you will have some chance.

>What does the typical Japanese man look for?

It depends on each person.

Do you believe that Japanese women will gradually evolve to be bigger, taller, and stronger than Japanese men?

Question:

Please read the link, it will turn blue when you click on the answer question button.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/19/style/…

It could happen, just look at hyenas, long ago female hyenas were smaller and weaker than the males, over time they evolved to be bigger and stronger.

Answer:

No.

Just one article does not tell everything on Japan. That trend (young men are trying to be skinny, blah, blah) does not exist in real Japan. Or just some of them do.

How hard is it to be accepted in Japan?

Question:

So, I am an artist with an interest in manga as a professional. I might decide to stay there indefinitely. All I would like to know how hard it is for an American to be accepted into Japanese culture, in particular the manga/otaku sub-culture. If possible, I would like someone who is a native of Japan or has traveled there for at least one semester before.

Answer:

As noted, the visa will be a problem. In order to hold a visa, you need to earn more than 220,000 yen a month here. You cannot make that working in a shop. You would need a better job to live here. You might be able to get a job as a manga artist, but that market is saturated, and you'd be competing with native Japanese speakers for a job in a Japanese company. I doubt you'd be competitive.

Being accepted as a person won't be hard, provided you are a nice individual.

Soaplands and the like in Japan?

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The Japanese name Yuuki?

Question:

I like the name Yuuki. But as a definition, I'd rather it mean snow instead of 'tender princess', but I like the spelling as Yuuki more than Yuki. Would it be okay to have the name Yuuki but have it mean snow? :)

Answer:

No.

Because yuuki 勇気 means "courage" or something, It would be another word.

What is some good anime for me?

Question:

i,m 14 boy. i like fantasy, fighting, funny,also is there anime about kids just going to school like school rumble.

Answer:

If you want a good school one then Ouran Host Club is a good one. K-ON! is a really good school one about a light music club. A good funny school one is To Love-Ru, but that's also ecchi, so be warned. One on my favorites is Elfen Lied but that one is bloody and has a lot of nudity. Fooly Cooly is a really weird but funny one that also has fighting. Full Metal Panic is a military show mixed with school. Spice and Wolf is a good twist in fantasy because it's about a merchant and a wolf goddess.

All of those are pretty great so take your pick.

I need someone who speaks fluent Japanese?

Question:

http://www.charmsland.com/images/262856-…
I need to know what this symbol means PLEASE
Thanks ^_^

Answer:

It's 源 gen. It could mean many things, depending on context.

What is the easiest way to get to japan?

Question:

I'm fifteen and have never been to Japan but I know like 1/10 if the language so how can I get there . Mind you, I know all about visas I just don't know which job I should try to get. I'm also very sceptic about college programs so yeah ... rambling

Answer:

Swim.

Interested in Japanese culture?

Question:

Hey, can anyone please tell me what it is like living in Japan and their culture: family, work place, rituals, traditions, respect and all of those.

Answer:

Vist Japan as a tourist and look around the country with your own eyes.

Just curious: what college major would *require one to study abroad in Japan? (points) please & thank you : )?

Question:

What majors in college would require (ok, maybe not require but would make sense for) you to go to japan? I have this friend who already graduated high school two years ago and is currently studying abroad in Japan. I thought she was an English (or literature or journalism) major, but I’m not so sure anymore. I cant really think of a reason why she would be in Japan FOR her schooling it’s something in an English department. Like, I guess it would make perfect sense if she was majoring in that foreign language or was doing something political maybe.
my questions are;
- could she major in something English related and study abroad over there? I cant imagine how it would help.
- What majors COULD she have that give her a legit excuse? I know you can study abroad wherever your little heart desires and she doesn’t NEED a reason to be there but I recall her telling me there was an academic reason.
She knows little to no Japanese so it left me a little surprised b/c I could of sworn she was an English major. . . -___-

I’m just curious. Thanks guys!!

and yeah, I could ask her but I wont talk to her for a month maybe :b

Answer:

At my college, NC State, International Studies majors are required to study abroad. However, there are programs for any major that can facilitate a study abroad opportunity. All you have to do is talk to a study abroad advisor for the region you want to visit and they can help set you up with the right program and right courses to take while over there. Also, usually the tuition stays the same, you just have to pay for the traveling fees; plus usual room/board, meal and pocket money fees as you would normally.

I am going to japan next march and i dont know how much money to offer to friend for letting me stay?

Question:

me and my husband are going to stay with my friend and her mum, and i don't know how much money to offer, or of this is going to be offencive to them as i don't really know what to expect from there and i don't want them to be out of pocket for having us

is it more expensive in japan and is it customary to give people money when yo stay with them for a holiday, we are going for 3 weeks and i expect sometimes they will be coking us meals and eating out, what is a average price for a meal eating out

thank you for your help

xxx vici

Answer:

Hi Vici, first of all I'm assuming that your friends are Japanese. In Japan there are a lot of rules and customs which help navigate most social situations, and generally money is not given as a gift there except perhaps in a small envelope for certain occasions. I'd say it is much more acceptable to give a gift, or several gifts which may include taking them for a meal out. When you give them the gift, make sure you offer it with both hands, and it's polite to be humble about it by saying something like "tsumarani mono desu ga..." (which roughly means 'It's only a small thing, but please accept it').

As far as I can remember the cost per person for a really nice meal with a few drinks was about 4000 yen (approx £40), but I guess that will vary greatly depending on where you go.

I'd suggest for gifts that you bring them something from home that may be expensive or difficult to get in Japan (whiskey is popular there- maybe a nice bottle of Scotch or Irish whiskey, depending on whether they drink?), maybe a little framed print or painting of somewhere in your home country, or ask around when you get there for good confectioners as there are some excellent beautifully boxed sweets you can get in Japan!

Hope this helps.


P.S. Japan is as cheap or expensive as you want to make it, within reason. I'd say prices are similar to London. Tokyo can be quite expensive, especially in Ginza, wheras in more rural areas it's much more affordable. You can always eat in McDonalds or small street stalls for cheaper food, and a lot of restaurants will have a set menu for about 600 yen which usually contains something like grilled fish, big portion of rice, miso soup and green tea, plus little pickles/salad or other small side dish.

Can I use Japan Railpass on Shinkansen train?

Question:

Answer:

Yes, you can, The Japan Rail Pass allows unlimited travel on almost all JR trains, including the shinkansen (excluding the Nozomi superexpress) for a fixed period of 7, 14 or 21 days This pass can only be purchased outside of Japan and is the best option for visitors who plan to do a lot of travelling in Japan.

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

2 part question about Japan?

Question:

Part 1: I am trying to learn to speak/write in Japanese (I've so far got a,i,e,o,u down in hiriganta). So do you know any cheap things (cd's, dvds, books, apps I can get?
Part 2: I want to foreign exchange over to Japan but I don't believe my school has a program because my school is queer(weird). So any trusted foreign exchange clubs in the U.S I should check out?

Answer:

The best way to learn Japanese is through a variety of methods. You need to work on your grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Its best to think of these as separate categories and focus on each specific category as these require different methods and techniques.

Start by learning the basics through grammar. These books really helped me:

• Shin Nihongo no Kiso I & II
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

• An Introduction to Modern Japanese by Osamu Mizutani & Nobuko Mizutani
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

• Japanese Demystified by Eriko Sato
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

I also recommend trying to learn a certain amount of vocab or kanji each day as this helps you build up your vocab and kanji ability. I tried to learn 5 kanji per day or about 20 a week and did the same with vocab.

Watching Japanese anime or any Japanese TV program is a good idea for improving your listening skills and also your vocabulary. Keep a notebook and jot down any new words you hear. Then look them up and find out the meaning.

How to Learn Japanese
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Is the comma in 3,700 Japanese Yen the same as a decimal point?

Question:

I need to convert 3,700 Yen to UK pounds, but I'm unsure how to do this.
Thankyou!

Answer:

No the comma isn't the same as a decimal point. Also 3700 yen is £31.45 with 1 yen currently being equivalent to around £0.0085.

Is it difficult to get a foreign exchange student from Japan?

Question:

Please add as much details as possible! thanks

Answer:

Assuming that you, or your parents, have a stable home with a spare bedroom: not that hard. YFU USA is always looking for host families, and I think Rotary is too. Whether or not you can get a Japanese student depends on the year and how many students are coming over. But, if you can't get a high school student, you could try contacting your local university and asking if they have a homestay program for college students.

Japanese Language Schools in Kyoto?

Question:

I have been searching Google, but most schools I have found require you to stay for six months.

Are there any good/reputable Japanese language schools in Kyoto that allow you to join at any time and stay for 4-12 weeks?

I know of schools in my area, but not in Kyoto. I am asking for someone else.

Thank you.

Answer:

You would not get a visa if you stay just 4-12 weeks. So language schools do not offer that kind of short course.

You better go to a local Japanese class like this. This is not a school. But offering Japanese classes.
http://www.kcif.or.jp/en/jigyo02/yasashi…

Addition:
What about this one?
http://kjls.or.jp/

Cheapest way to visit Japan?

Question:

Ive wanted to go for a couple of years now but its one of the most expensive places you can visit at least from the uk. No doubt very expensive from the USA too. Anyone ever been? Can you give me an idea of the minimum amount I would need to earn to visit for a week?

Answer:

£450 - £850 for flights in economy. Flying indirect can almost half you ticket cost but double your travel time.

£50 a night for budget business hotels, i use toyoko inn - very clean and cheap - nationwide.

£100 per day for food, transport and extras

£210 for a 7 day national rail pass, if you wish to visit other areas of japan.

i would recommend a minimum stay of 10-14 days thought, as you will spend a day travelling going there and coming back.

pm me if you have more questions.

3 days in Kyoto enough?

Question:

Is 3 days enough time to spend in Kyoto and what should be on top of my list of things to do and see there?

Answer:

There is so much history that actually no - you would need more time. But you can see a number of the most historic places, and hopefully you can do it without everything turning into a blur at the end.
But if you want a good list of some of the best sites to see try looking at
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/visitkyoto/en/t…
In the evening if you are in the Gion District, you might cactch a glimpse of a maiko or geisha as well.

If you have the chance you should also take at least half a day and see Nara, especially the Great Buddha and deer park - they are really not to be missed.

There is also a lot of good info at
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/regio…

To help you out, there is a visitor info center nearby Kyoto Station, with maps and other tips.

How can i get this japanese hair style?

Question:

would it be difficult?
my boyfriend wants it but someone said it would take 10 hours to get it done
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67655674@N05/6180215368/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67655674@N05/6179689335/in/photostream

i think he uses gel?

Answer:

Take it to an Asian stylist

They will be able to do it

Takes about at least a 1-2 hours

Japanese girl XS and S size is ? (numbers)?

Question:

Answer:

Girls S size is generally for those who are 150cm tall or so. XS is smaller like those who are 140cm or so.

Im japan crazy ... and i need personal insight?

Question:

I love Japan ... I love jpop I love anime I love the culture and history . So I want to move there when I'm older ... I'm 15 ... But I watched a documentary about how the Japanese are not very welcoming about foreigners and that has put me off big time . Also I'm 5ft 7 and I'm still growing so I'm scared if I go over there I'm gonna stick out like a giant walking among ants :(
please help me .... I need an opinion on what it will be like x

Answer:

Japan seems to come to two extremes when it comes to foreigners. What your heard in that documentary is very true, there is a rather distinct vein of xenophobia among some aspects if Japanese society. For example, there are some establishments (mostly bars and restaurants ) that have a strict 'no foreigner' policy.

This said though, other's who have been to Japan have reported the people there to be quite accommodating and helpful, so I guess it just depends on what your doing and who your dealing with (and, of course, how you act).

As for your height, i wouldn't be to worried about that. The average height of a Japanese male is 5 foot 7 and a half inches (source wikipedia), and most people top out around there anyway.

Amazon Japan or HMV shipping to Malaysia?

Question:

I found this magazines on this 2 sites and I really want it.
-->http://www.amazon.co.jp/BACKSTAGE-PASS-バックステージ・パス-2011年-05月号/dp/B004S24160/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1316780529&sr=8-5
-->http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/product/detail/3946164

But I don't know whether Amazon Japan or HMV is more affordable including the shipping fee.
I want to know how much would it cost if it ship to Malaysia?

Thanks in advance~ ^^

Answer:

YES, you can get almost anything from amazonjp.

about first one.

if you click on 詳細 in

￥ 730 通常配送無料 詳細

this info appears:

国際エクスプレス便の配送料と国外発送手数料
地域 商品 配送料(※) 商品1点当たりの国外発送手数料
アジア 本・ビデオ ￥1,900 ￥300

it means Sending fee 1900 yen and Charge for transaction 300 yen for each book item you buy.

so, if you buy it,
book 730 yen,
Sendeng fee 1900 yen,
Transaction fee 300 yen,
about 2930 yen for getting

http://www.amazon.co.jp/BACKSTAGE-PASS-%…

you can also buy DVD, CDs. a little difference in sending fee.

How much is needed for an international student to live in Japan?

Question:

My friend is going over to Tokyo next year for his undergrad and is trying to do the math on it.

He is fine with having the local cuisine there and wishes to either rent a small apartment or live in his university dorms.

So, based on lodging, food, transport and entertainment, how much should he prepare on a monthly basis?

Answer:

You need 150,000-200,000 yen to live in Tokyo for 1 month. But it depends on each case after all.