You love Japan or China more?

Question:

You love Japan or China more?

Answer:

Lol china lovers that means you support one child per couple policy,major human rights violater,lead tainted products not to mention one of the worlds most polluted area and china owns the united stats and steals our technology.i like japan but that radiation is going to kill planet earth

Are Otaku's only in Japan?

Question:

I live in Ohio and i REALLY Wanna go to one and i am not flying to japan...lol.
Like an Otakus where you dress up or represent your favorite anime, manga ECT...
Well I wanna do it for Naruto...But not in Japan

Answer:

Slight terminology correction required. An Otaku is a person who is a hardcore anime fan, its not a place. What your thinking about is called a convention.

But no, anime conventions are not only in Japan. There are alot of them that happen all over the world at various times throughout the year. There are a great many that take place in the USA, 3 of which occur in Ohio. See the link below for dates and locations:

http://animecons.com/events/state.shtml/…

Hello, i have a question regarding possibly being allowed to work in japan if i volunteer for a year?

Question:

okay so long story short, i saw in another question something about an orginization that allows for up to a year of volunteer work, (i'm in canada and am legible as far as i know)
afterwards, what would be the chances of getting a visa? (i don't have my ged or anything, but i'm prepared to work super hard for a year (regardless of result) to show my love to the country;
after working really hard for a year what are my chances - say getting a job as a cashier?
please let me know, i really do love japan and i'd give me left arm and right leg to be a part of it :)

Answer:

Yes, Canadians (18-25 years old) are eligible for Working Holiday Programs in Japan.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_hol…
You need to submit all the documents to the Embassy of Japan in your country. When you are accepted (after going through interview), Working Holiday Visa is issued.

Since most of these young people are not so rich enough to support their one-year stay in Japan, WHV holders are allowed to work in Japan. But, you need to find your job on your own - this is not an easy task by any means. I heard that there are some private companies to help people come to Japan on WHV.

Mobile phone in Japan?

Question:

I am staying in Japan for 3~6 months.
What's the cheapest way to buy/rent a mobile phone?

Answer:

It depends on many factors, like how much call you would make. There is no single answer.

This Softbank White Plan is cheap if you do not make many call and only receive calls.
http://mb.softbank.jp/en/price_plans/

Can you restore my faith in japan?

Question:

i recently asked about moving to japan but got a really bigoted response, is that the norm i should expect

Answer:

Why don't you visit Japan as a tourist and face the reality?
I have no idea what kind of "faith" you have, but faith should be based on the reality, not a fantasy.
VISIT Japan! Then you can find the reality.

A Very Important Advice:
Don't use the words: "move to Japan."

When you ask, "How can I move to Japan," most Japanese would be offended, saying (or not verbally) that "You cannot 'move to our country;' Japan is an independent nation, not an extension of the US."
Instead you should ask "How can I live in Japan?" Then, some "open-minded" Japanese would be glad to give you some advice. You should show your respect to the Japanese by using the correct words.

As you can recognize, all the similar ("I want to move to Japan") questions posted here at least 5 times a day are crushed on the spot. You may be able to live in Japan (if you were qualified and lucky enough), but YOU CANNOT MOVE TO JAPAN. Before you whine about what you call a "bigoted response," you need to use the correct language not to offend the Japanese. OK?

Is there any hope whatsoever of immigrating to japan without a high school degree?

Question:

is there any way? any way at all?
i seriously love japan..............
i'm 19, around the perfect age/mindset to adapt an entire new culture (at least i'd give it my all)
thanks for any help!
i want to reach out to japan ... but i'm going to be honest - it dosen't need any more uneducated fools like me :S, at the same time i still want to go :( not as a tourist!!!!! i hate that!!! u don't learn anything except how to overindulge and spend; i want to live in japan for at least a year, any good tips and ull be my hero; if there's any way any way at all i can get a visa and job please let me know how i could go about doing so

Answer:

Only if you marry a native Japanese. You need a college degree to qualify for a work visa. And a student visa costs big yen.
Well, you could try for their wwoof program. But you'd have to work at least 6 hours a day on an organic farm. You'd be in Japan anyway. If I were your age, I'd give it a try.

Is Lady Gaga popular in Japan?

Question:

I recently just heard that Lady Gaga's popularity has spread to Japan. That isn't true, is it? If it is, I sincerely apologize. We never meant for her to gain this much popularity. We expected her to be completely forgotten within a month. We were horribly wrong. If you accidentally listen to a Lady Gaga song, make sure to listen to at least three Bob Dylan albums in a row to prevent getting sick.

Answer:

If you can't appreciate her music, you don't need to listen to my albums.
I can tell that Lady Gaga is a very talented singer, musician and performer.
Part of her popularity in Japan is due to her great contribution to the relief efforts for the tsunami victims.
Her name spread throughout Japan, and received an award from the Japanese government.

How would I translate this to japanese?

Question:

How would i say this is japanese?:

"good morning everyone! my name is _____. and these are my group members ____,___,___,____, and ____" ?

can someone help me please?? (and plz dont direct me to google translator >.<)

Answer:

>"good morning everyone!
みなさん、おはようございます。

>my name is _____.
私は＿＿＿＿です。

>and these are my group members ____,___,___,____, and ____"
こちらは私たちのグループのメンバー、＿＿＿、＿＿＿＿、そして＿＿＿です。

How long does it takes from fuji japan to tokyo japan by boat?

Question:

A serious question

Answer:

A long time. It's all land between the two.

How do you use ...に関して grammatically?

Question:

but when do you use that versus に関する。

Also, please explain how to use に対する と に対して。

Answer:

に関して, に対して
---> renyou-kei / te-form (continuative form)
is used in a linking role. (usually followed by VERB, PHRASE)

日本の政治に関して、どうお考えになりますか？
自分のしたことに対して、謝りなさい。


に関する, に対する
---> rentai-kei (attributive form)
is used to define or classify the NOUN. (In modern Japanese it is practically identical to the terminal form)

旅に関する情報　を集めています。
不法就労に対する行政処分　が行われる。
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Why couldnt i have been born japanese?

Question:

its sooooooooooo unfair :(
i have to be dirty stinkin white! :(
its almost impossible to get in japan as gaijin :( and even if i did i wouldnt be respected in the community, cool hair, cool skin color, cooler culture;
i want to be japanese lol..........

Answer:

One, there is nothing wrong with being of any race. We are all human.

Two, there are plenty of respected gaiKOKUjin in Japan. Why are you stereotyping a whole country as being unaccepting of another race besides their own? I find that very offensive because you are calling Japanese people, as a whole, close-minded. Even if you did not intentionally mean that, please think before you speak.

Three, thousands of non-Japanese live happily in Japan. It's not that bad.

So i have a question about going to japan :D?

Question:

i DON'T want to stick out to much in japan while im their. (exchange student .. maybe if i feel comfortable with the idea soon )
You see.. im 16. i am african american. im 5'7 give or take.. (but i speak and write perfect japanese )
i don't think i would like to go to japan if ill stick out to much though .
i may be over reacting.. but i guess thats just how i am XD
PLEASE HELP MEEE :3

Answer:

If you're not Japanese, you're going to stick out.

Are there any native japanese that could translate something for me?

Question:

'wasted sleep' ; how would you say that in japanese? thank you to anyone who answers!

Answer:

You might want to give more context if you need the exact translation.

I can give you a couple of literal translations, but I doubt they would work for you. I'm beginning to really hate literal translations, in both directions.
Besides, literal translations are something you can have instantly on Google-translate. No need to ask.

How do Japanese people view the Western world?

Question:

Like in the west most people see Japan as almost 'other worldly', they are so advanced with technology, the culture is so different - fashions, food, etiquette etc, the time zone is pretty far ahead of a lot of other countries too. Since so many Western people see Japan - especially Tokyo - as so futuristic, how do Japanese people view the West? Do they see us as kind of 'behind' and not as advanced, or just as a totally different culture? :)

Like if a Japanese person living in central Tokyo switched lives with an American living in central New York, how big would the culture difference actually be?

Answer:

It depends on each person.

But many see Western nations, particularly the most advanced one like US, France, as better than Japan.

But I think this is "grass is greener" anyway.

More specifically, those who like US, like it because of its economy (larger GDP), American dream, music, movie, etc.

Those who like France (mainly women), like it because of its brands like Channel, Louis Vuitton, etc.

Those who like UK, like it because of its "gentleman" image, etc.

Does anyone read or speak japanese?

Question:

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/a2a1e

Someone wrote me a note, what's it saying?

Answer:

It's a part of note, I cannot tell you what it exactly is.

What I read is
みたまふ (It's a fragment of a word, I guess it's archaic way of saying "He/She/They did ....")
氏物語 (It's also fragment of something. I guess It's a bottom half of the famous ancient story book called "Tale of Genji" 源氏物語
坂田夏美 This is a name of female "Natsumi Sakata"
「書」 It's "written" or "calligraphy"

I guess it's a passage of "Tale of Genji" calligraphed by this lady named Natsumi Sakata.

What do these sentences mean in English? (Japanese)?

Question:

他にも、研究旅行の為に東京から名古屋に行っていました。
しかし、今まで英語の勉強を怠っていたのも事実です。
今日から10月、次の年まで残すはあと3ヶ月です。

Answer:

他にも　other than, 研究旅行 scientific research trip, 為に東京 for that I went to Tokyo, から名古屋に行っていました went to Nagoya from, しかし、今まで英語の勉強を怠けっていたのも事実です、but I haven't been studying English very hard to this day is a fact, 今日から１０月today till October,次の年まで残すはあと３か月です。there is only 3 months left till next year.

If you rearrange them so it all makes sense. It'll look like this.

I went to Tokyo from Nagoya for a scientific research trip. But the fact is that to this day I haven't been keeping up my English studies. Today till October and there are only three months till the new year.

I hope this helps bud!!

My son is born in manila but his father is a japanese citizen ..we have to go back in japan but i need to know?

Question:

about the requirements of a 4month old baby for the japanese passport..

Answer:

You or he should have registered his birth within 3 months if they wanted to give your child Japanese citizenship. But I think there is something you can do now.

In fact, it's not clear if you want to give your child Japanese citizenship, or just want him to stay in Japan for a while. So there is no accurate answer.

Where is a lawson in tokyo?

Question:

I saw this and got real exited cause i love convenence stores

Answer:

There is just about one on every street corner.

I ONLY know Hiragana, on a scale from one to ten how well will I do in Japan?

Question:

I only know hiragana one of the Japanese kanas. On a scale from one to ten ff I went to Japan right now how well will I do.

Answer:

Without knowing kanji, you'll be lost.

I live in New York but I want to move to Tokyo?

Question:

I'm 15 and I've never gone out the country so I'm new to this! So, I have many questions.
1. Around what time are plane tickets at their cheapest?
2. How old do you have to be to ride an airplane without your parents? The person I'll be going with is over 18. He'll be my guardian..or will he get in trouble?
3. Do all high schools in Tokyo have tuition?
4. How old do you have to be to work in Tokyo?
5. What is the process of getting there? Passport, tickets, then I'm there?
6. I'm not Japanese. But many people think I'm asian because of my eyes, skincolor, and black hair; i'm white. No matter how ignorant this sounds, but do you think people will be accepting and friendly?
7. Any good websites to learn Japanese?

Answer:

You can't leave the country without signed parental consent.
A Japanese can work part time at 15, but you can't. You need a work visa, and that requires a college degree and a job offer before you get there.
My advice, forget the idea. It is doomed to fail. The two of you would be arrested and deported. The "over 18 year old " can be arrested for kidnapping or something like that.
Sorry if I seem harsh, but that's life.
Stay in school, go to college, and then think about moving to Japan.

Need some cool short japanese nicknames for a teenage girl?

Question:

There is this awesome cosplayer nicknamed kipi for example but which hasn't a meaning and is sort and easy i thought of kimi and kaya but then i found these r real japanese names...any help?

Answer:

Kag

Short for Kagome :D

How do you say "forgetting Japanese" in Japanese?

Question:

Answer:

日本語忘れてる
nihongo wasureteru

How do you write Saiyamara in Japanese?

Question:

Does it mean anything?

Answer:

As other posters say, it meaning nothing, but a name.
When I write it in katakana, hiragana and kanji by force ...
サイヤマラ
さいやまら
彩耶麻羅 (just a guess)

Distinguish Japanese names from words?

Question:

How can I tell whether the Japanese set of Kanji is a name or a word? Ex. 林原 means forest original (or original forest if red backwards). But it should be Hayashibara.

Answer:

Names are often using kanji which is used only for names.

For example, 佐藤 is a set of kanji used only for names. So if you have learned these one by one, you will see which one is a name and which one is not.

There is no Japanese word like 林原 other than names. So we would see that it's a name.

The relationship between Japan and Netherland?

Question:

Why has their relationship always been so strong? They have created tv-cartoon series together, they have a huge flow of Japanese stright into the heart of netherlands, everytime I land on the KLM international airport, they have so many networks together, why why?

Answer:

Easy. The Dutch were big traders a couple hundred years ago. They traveled the world, and one of the places they went to was Japan. Very few others went to Japan at the time, however the Portuguese did too.

Japan had a period where they felt that contact with non-Japanese was ruining their country, so they closed the country to all foreigners except the Dutch. They were preferred because the Portuguese brought missionaries with them. Christianity was seen as a germ in Japanese society by the rulers of Japan. So, of the two foreign groups that had relations with Japan, only the Dutch got to stay, and it was very limited, to a small island near Nagasaki.

Japan got all of its news of the Western world through the Dutch, and also completely revised their medical system by learning about Western medical practices through books from the Dutch. Because of this, even today there are words, especially in medicine, derived from Dutch in Japanese.

Japan: how can I chat with Japanese people in English? I want to train my japanese language as well?

Question:

well, I just really want to know a site in which I can develop my japanese skills and know more about japanese cultures as well... that's all...

Answer:

Just go to Facebook and find Japanese people there.

Should the U.S or Japan build a Jurassic Park?

Question:

I just want to know every ones opinions. Should some one build a jurassic park? Why or why not...Yes with real dinosaurs, if science makes it that far.

Answer:

No. How can you control a 50 ton lizard ?

Popular foods in 1940–1969?

Question:

can you provide me some because i need to bake one from that time period. thanks c:

Answer:

1940's-
meatloaf
corned beef
sausages
Butterless, Eggless, Milkless Cake

1950's-
diner food (think burgers, chips, coke)

1960's-
Iceberg wedge salad
Fondue
Steak Diane
Beef Wellington
Swedish meatballs
Buffalo wings
Soul food
Salad bars
Surf & turf
Japanese Steak houses
Julia Child
Frieda Caplan's exotic fruits (kiwis!)
Tang, the space age drink
Tunnel of Fudge cake, Pillsbury-style bundt cake


this website is amazing it has a list of common meals from all those areas

http://www.foodtimeline.org/fooddecades.…

Where can i find normal undergarments in japan?

Question:

All of the underwear in undergarments stores in tokyo atleast (amos style,triumph,peach john ect)
have really like tight unbreathable fabric if you knwo what i mean? and also they are very high waisted (granny panties) and bras are all super lacy and frilly and girly :*(
is there anywhere with .. simple undergarments?

Answer:

I think you looked in the wrong place...

Here's wordings;
女性下着
ランジェリー
インナー
ショーツ
ブラジャー
綿100％ （Cotton 100%）

Or, try ”Wacoal”

Reference letter - should I hand-write it?

Question:

I need to ask my former Japanese teacher for a reference. The problem is he gave me one last year just before I graduated to apply as a JET. I had to cancel that application and now I'm applying to some 英会話 and need him to give me a reference again. I want to hand write my letter to show respect - would this be appropriate? I would be writing in Japanese using some 敬語 (hopefully accurately)

Answer:

I basically agree with Noh Yoy in the sense of how you makes the letter look like "document" when you apply for the JET program.
I'm not sure of the procedure, but I think the letter needs to be translated into English. (by an authorized translator)

How do you say these in japanese?

Question:

"One who always wears diapers" or "one who is diapered."

"a star sailer"

"A dreamer of paradise."

"machine cold intellectual"

Answer:

Watasihi o suu
For top 1

今度, また今度 - Difference?

Question:

From my understanding, kondo can mean, 'next time' and mata means 'again'.

Let's say you went to eat a Hawaiian food with your friend but the restaurant was closed.
If you are saying, let's go eat Hawaiian food next time, would it be: ハワイ料理は今度 or would it be ハワイ料理はまた今度?

Answer:

Both could mean almost same.
If I were to translate them in two different ways:
今度　is "next time",
"また今度" means like "not this time".

ハワイ料理は今度食べよう　is like "Let's go Hawaian food, next time"
ハワイ料理は、また今度食べよう is like "Let's forget about Hawaian food today. May be some time later."

Kanji, Hiragana, or Katakana? Which first?

Question:

After reading references to the Katakana, Kanji, and Hiragana (please excuse my spelling) scripts (or alphabets), which of these should a beginner to learning Japanese know first? Is there an order in which it is advisable to start with, and then end on? I would like to learn Japanese on a basic level at least, if not advanced. My main reason for learning the language is so that it helps me to learn more about Japan's fascinating culture and history.

Answer:

At most schools you learn Hiragana followed by Katakana and then Kanji.

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

How do you say this in Japanese: "One day in the future, I want to own and operate my own business in Japan"?

Question:

please no translation sites.
also, my teacher highlighted "ー" in "ー年間". any idea why this would be marked at being wrong?
これまで日本語をー年間べんきょうしてきました

Answer:

I think this is simple.
「いつか日本で自分の会社を持ちたいです」

"一" is different with "ー".
"一" means the number of one.
"ー" is the character of cho-onpu which requires to keep vowel pronunciation sounding a few moments.

Is koikokoro 恋心 a proper japanese word, if yes what exactly does it mean?

Question:

Answer:

I regard it as ”One's romance”　more personal feelings for someone（e.g. My romance, Her romance）
恋心 is widely used for the title (incl. Japanese translation) of love songs from Tango to Japanese Enka.

-------- edit:
※There's a difference between 愛 and 恋
恋心 --> 恋する気持ち、恋をしている心　loving someone in one's heart
a WRITTEN word, used in titles/lyrics/poems as mentioned above.
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"koigokoro" is not really used colloquialy

Japanese three or six month trip?

Question:

So I was at the hairdresser getting my hair dyed. And we were talking about how I got a letter saying that I can go to England or Scotland, but my mom will be going to a meeting to see if we can get it changed to Japan.
Well my hairdresser mentioned something about how my parents can send me to a family in Japan and that family can send their kid to my parents for like 3 or 6 months, and we go to each others school and stuff like that.
She doesn't know what it is called all she knows is that she thinks you have to be in High school or something.
Does anyone know anything about this?
I really wanna participate in it XD

Answer:

It's called student exchange. Contact your school to see if the program is available. It's not free.

When people fight in public in Japan do they fist fight or use some form of kung fu?

Question:

and does every child have to be taught it in school? like as a mandatory class?

Answer:

Kung Fu is a Chinese art. Karate is Japanese. And most kids don't know it.

How to get the Japan Train Pass for multiple days?

Question:

For getting Japan Train pass for multiple days, do i need to get it before entering Japan?
I read this in some website.
Other than getting the "stay for sight-seeing" stamped in the passport, what else is required for buying the train pass in Japan.

Thank you
Achyuth

Answer:

You must get the JR Rail Pass outside of Japan, and then you can start using it whenever you want after arriving in Japan by changing your voucher into the pass itself. It's good for all JR trains, ferries, and JR buses, except the Nozomi shinkansen. You can't use it on other rail lines or city subways. But most cities offer a day pass for subways also for about 1000 yen.

You can't get the full pass in Japan. But there are other regional JR Passes you can get, especially good if you are only staying in one area of Japan.

See http://www.japanrailpass.net for more info.

Why do japan girls dont show faces in pictures?

Question:

or its pixed out or got something edited on there face ive wonderd this for long time

Answer:

It's been taken for granted that we have to be "anonymous" on Internet in Japan. So we should not disclose something which will show public who we are. It's information like name, address, phone number and photo with face.

But Facebook is bringing some change on this culture because they require users to use their real name.