People say japan never apologizes, but dont they?

Question:

they do, but I guess ppl say they dont because it doesnt look like they're more sympathetic.
or because they don't teach the younger generation what they've done?? idk-in my personal opinion, history's good, but i dont think ANY little kid can handle anything extreme about what ther ancestors did until they've grown.

e-mail me @: tokkikaiju@yahoo.com

no sensitive people, please-or any people that gets angered easily, only ppl who promise to stay calm and will talk or explain more things to me tgat doesn't choose a side. thanks.

Answer:

You are talking about apologies for past wars?
Japanese Government have been apologized repeatedly, many times:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_war…

Citizens in communist nations and authoritarian governments nations tend not to be informed these facts, because it could be good excuse that their nation's troubles are caused by hateful bad country Japan. These nations tend not to accept series of apologies. It sometime work to racketeer. and to good topic to beg money.

Will there be tea ceremonies/performances with a Geisha/Maiko in December in the Gion District in Japan?

Question:

I am travelling to Japan in December and want to have a tea ceremony experience. I was wondering where i can have a tea ceremony and performance with a gesiha/maiko in japan? Will the Gion District be performing? If not where can i go?

Answer:

Geisha and maiko are not people who hold a tea ceremony.

Tea ceremonies are held by a tea master.

This is a list of places where you can experience a tea ceremony as a visitor in Kyoto. It does not have to be in Gion because you can go to other places by train.
http://www.oideyasu-kyoto.net/sadou.html

If you do not read Japanese, this is one of them in English.
http://www.emuseum.or.jp/eng/index.html

Igo/Go/Weiqi/Baduk salons in or around the Tokyo area?

Question:

I'm traveling to Tokyo this December, and wanted to know if there are any Go salons in the Tokyo area, if anyone could name some, or how/where to find one (besides the Nihon ki-in, as much as I want to check that out, I don't think I'm, er, advanced enough for that ^_^;). Thanks in advance!

Answer:

I'm Japanese 19-10k weak go player.
I've visited only 2 igo salons a few years ago with my company.
Frankly I write this subject as long as I've watched for some your information.

Tsudanuma igo club
http://homepage2.nifty.com/igoclub/

At Tokyo station, change to JR sobu line toward Chiba-narita direction, get off Tsudanuma Station. It takes about 20-30 minutes from Tokyo station.
In front of station south area there are some big buildings. One of them named 'Morisia' is a target building. The igo salon exists in 7th floor.

I think it's a good Japanese typical Igo salon.
Most of customers are middle-aged and Elderly.
It's famous as the same scene in 'Hikaru no go' to which main characters has gone.


Yaesu igo center
http://www.nihonkiin.or.jp/yaesu/index.h…

Probably the biggest igo salon in Japan.
Always with full cheer, from young people to elderly, from beginner to advanced, many people enjoy.
The place is Tokyo station east yaesu area. (but Tokyo district is too complex)
http://www.nihonkiin.or.jp/yaesu/map.htm…
You had better print out map previously and ask someone help with map.

In addition, most of Japanese can't speak English.
Particularly Elderly can't at all.
See above-mentioned homepage picture and imagine.
I'm afraid that old lady clerk are confused not to understand what you say.
So I don't recommend to go such a place which only Japanese is expected to come.
But if you keep to show passion sincerely, I'm convinced they accept you with good faith.
Once it starts to play igo, conversation is on board. We know no needs to speak.

Have a nice trip!

In Japan, When speaking to a person, what are informal and formal ways to speak?

Question:

Informal and formal ways of talking to a person

Answer:

It's a broad question but I think I can help a little.

Honorifics: Formal (when speaking to people you don't know well)
Sensei
Shi (formal writing only)
San
Senpai
Sama (Higher ups only)
Ue
No Kimi (rarely used)

Informal
Chan (mainly females only)
Kun (mainly males only)
Kōhai (not really used as an honorific)

Note: There are loads more but these are mainly the commonly used ones.

Also, you may want to bow to someone to give off a good, polite and formal impression.
Maybe saying things like:

Ohayōgozaimasu - Good Morning
Konnichiwa - Good Afternoon/Good Day
Konbanwa - Good Evening
Oyasuminasai - Good Night
Sayōnara - Good Bye
Hajimemashite - How Do You Do? (Introductions ONLY)
Dōzo Yoroshiku - Pleased To Meet You (Introductions ONLY) / Please Do As I Requested (After asking a favour ONLY)
(O)Genki Desu Ka - How Are You?
Sumimasen - Excuse Me
Arigatō - Thank You
Dō Itashimashite - You Are Welcome
Hai Genki Desu - I Am Fine
Hai Okagesamade - I Am Fine, Thank You
Okaerinasai - Welcome Back
Tadaima - I Am Back (Now)
Itadakimasu - (Used when you start eating something prepared by someone or when someone has given you a gift, showing acceptance and gratitude)
Gochisōsama - Thank You, It Was Delicious (After eating ONLY)
Hajimemashite, Dōzo Yoroshiku - Please Be Good To Me In The Future/Pleased To Meet You (In inroductions ONLY)
____ (<-name) Ni Dōzo Yoroshiku - Please Give My Regards To ____

Hope this helped! x

Aokigahara Forest in Japan?

Question:

Creeped out, whats the deal with this?

Answer:

YES.

Is there any inbound tour avialable in Japan? How do I find it?

Question:

Hi.. I'll go to Japan from 29 October till 07 November.. In fact, i'm going to visit my friend in Nagoya. And I'm going to stay with her during that period. However, I'm afraid that she'll be so busy with her study that she won't have much time to tour with me. I'd like to know if there is any inbound tour in Japan so that i don't need to bother her. And what kinda stuffs should i pack for the trip? This is my first time going there. Thanks

Answer:

Check with this Japan Guide site:
http://www.japan-guide.com/

What Japanese name goes with this one (Hotaru) best?

Question:

I'm writing a fanfic based on the manga/anime Fairy Tail. I'm a huge NaLu (natsu x lucy) supporter so it's about them. I decided to let them have kids in the story which are surprisingly twins. However, I've ran into a problem. I've decided on using the name Hotaru for one of them which means "Firefly" but they will also go by the nickname Ryu which means "Dragon". As for the other child, I'm stuck on deciding between these names:

Hikari - light (nickname: Kari)
Hoshimi - starlight (nickname: Hoshi)
Hoshiyo - star (nickname: also Hoshi.... -.- )

Which one pairs up better with Hotaru in your opinion? I've debated on possibly doing Hotaru & Hikari or Hotaru & Hoshiyo. Personally, I think Hikari and Hoshiyo could use a better nickname as well but your opinion on that could also be of help. If you think of any other celestial japanese names that could work you also recommend them too :)

Answer:

I think Hikari is best in this case. Hoshimi and Hoshiyo are not used as names so often.

Can I attend a high school?

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Ok so im a nisei and my parents have decided to send me back to japan for my high school years. I told them i don't wanna but they wanna send me anyway -_-... What bugs me is that even though i can speak japanese for the most part i cant read nor write past an elementary level. They said that I'll be fine but im still kinda nervous. Also in order to do this I'm gonna have to leave my school here in Hawaii halfway through the school year cause school in japan starts and ends than a different time in america.

My question is how am I gonna get into a high school? I'm almost certain I can't pass the entrance exam with my sub-par japanese skills.

Christ...I hate my parents sometimes...

Answer:

You are right. You can't pass entrance exams. So you can't join a regular high school in Japan.

The only option is to go to an international school or high school who would accept returnee (Japanese who used to live in other countries.)

>高校生だった時生との中で二世だった人はいましたか？

No for me.

When it comes to English teachers in Japan, is there any preference between British and American English?

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Answer:

Generally speaking, the preference is for American English, because that is what the majority of Japanese come into contact with. However, I worked with native speakers from nearly every country. The people who have trouble finding English teaching work are those from countries where English is universally taught at a high level, but is not truly the native language. India and the Philippines are some examples. I had friends from those places who spoke English as well as any Brit or American, but couldn't get work because they were not "native" speakers.

Teaching English in Japan?

Question:

I have a few questions please, and just so you know I'm a native english speaker

1. If I know fluent Japanese is my chances of getting a job teaching much more likely? (I'd like to be a proper english teacher, not just an assistant) I am already pretty good at Japanese at the moment.
2. I don't have an American/Canadian accent so will that make getting a job harder or not really make a difference? I am female by the way.

Thanks :)

Answer:

Having good Japanese will definitely make it more enticing to recruit you as Japanese ability is important. Some schools prefer American/Canadian accents but it is not too important as long as you are a native speaker.

In most cases in order to work full time in Japan you need to have a University degree and you also require the backing of a company in Japan to sponsor your visa.

Most recruiters for English jobs in Japan will require the following:

1. Native English Speaker
2. Full Bachelor Degree (in any field)
3. Basic Japanese Ability

The market is really competitive now so they also prefer teaching experience and qualifications such as ESL, TEFL or CELTA.

Salary is usually around 240,000 - 255,000 yen per month depending on experience and qualifications.

Working in Japan
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

P.S. Vinegar Taster - Japanese is very important in the classroom for understanding what is being said by the students and being able to communicate with your fellow teachers and staff who might not know any English. How can you live in Japan without speaking Japanese. It is a requirement that most if not all recruiters to Japan will consider.

If I am 1/8th Japanese, am I a Yon-sei?

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My GREAT grandfather is Japanese, my GRANDMOTHER is half Japanese, my MOTHER is a quarter, which makes ME one eighth Japanese. Am I considered as a Yon-sei (4th Generation Nikkei) for descending my great grandfather? And to clear things out, yes I do know how to speak SOME Japanese and Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana..

Answer:

Not necessarily. It depends upon which of your family members came to Canada or wherever first, not how much Japanese you have in you. For example, in spite of your ancestry, if you were the first one to leave Japan and live in another country, that would make you an Issei, no matter what your mix. If it was your Japanese great-grandfather who left Japan to live elsewhere, then that would make you a Yonsei.

Japanese Cooking...Grams?

Question:

I want to cook the Japanese Way. I know their way of cooking slightly differs. They cook with Grams. i want to cook seriously, please don't list converting websites, I don't want to look up a conversion every time I try to cook Japanese. I get a utensil to help me when needed.

I looked up that 1 ml of water weighs almost exactly 1 gram. And that 1 gram =0.0353 ounces. What cooking utensil is used for the ounces and grams in Japan?

10g unsalted butter, or 100g Cabbage, or 150g thin beef sliced, or 200g.5mm thick. that part confuses me. Where I saw these also listed the ounces counterpart. how would I measure those? I would use cups, but there are no cups in the Japanese cook books. What utensil would i use to measure solid ingredients?

Answer:

Get a scale. They don't mean volume when they are talking about meat and veggies. They mean weight. Unless you are baking, it doesn't have to be exact. 100 grams cabbage is about 1/4 pound. 200 grams meat is about 1/2 pound.

Anybody have any idea about Japanese restaurants where you can cook your own meat?

Question:

Answer:

You might check out a Mongolian Grill if you're in Ontario, it's a similar idea. You don't cook it yourself - but you get to watch the cooks basically put on a show while they cook it for you. It's also excellent food - and you can literally create your own meal. You can find one in major cities... from Whitby to Windsor.

Does Tokyo have an 'English' or American,British, Australian etc district?

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Answer:

Not really. But some areas might have more of these groups than other's.

Does Tokyo have an 'English' or American,British, Australian etc district?

Question:

Answer:

Not really. But some areas might have more of these groups than other's.

Have you ever heard of and eaten gimbap?

Question:

It's somehow the Korean equivalent of Japanese sushi.

If you've had both, describe their similarities and differences in texture and taste.

Answer:

My favorite lunch on the run,it's sold freshly made at most Korean grocery stores, gimbab is very similar to Japanese Futomaki sushi, it's rolled with different veggies and some meats in some restaurants.

Learning Japanese question?

Question:

So i want to be an exchange student in Japan more than anything! my parents have started looking at programs and all that. I won't be going there for 2-3 years since i'm only in 7th grade. But i have started learning Japanese so i'd have experience with there language. What is a good program to use for learning Japanese? and my parents won't get me rosetta stone. so maybe something cheap or a good website, and i have my own ipad so if there's any apps that'd be good to.

Answer:

I'm in 7th grade too!.I've been learning Japanese since 6th grade and I also want to be an exchange student. If you truly want to learn Japanese you might have to put in a few dollars. I recommend buying the textbook called "Adventures in Japanese" It's for middle school and high school kids. I use it and it is really useful, It helps you in all aspects of Japanese culture and language. I believe there are four books and they each come with a workbook and CD's. It teaches you a lot I highly recommend it. Once you get the basic understanding of Japanese such as hiragana and katakana and a basis as to how to speak Japanese here is a website that will help you to develop vocabulary: https://www.erin.ne.jp/en/ There are also many you tube channels that specialize in teaching Japanese such as Japanese for morons: http://www.youtube.com/user/japaneseformorons and Japanesepop101 http://www.youtube.com/user/japanesepod101 I hope you find this useful! がんばってくださいよ！- Good luck! ^-^

What is a good Japanese dish?

Question:

Going to this rly awesome Japanese restraunt tonight and want to know wat to order. What are some awesome japanese dishes?

Answer:

Some of my favourite Japanese dishes are:

Tempura
Yakitori chicken
Yakisoba (stir fry noodles)
Okonomiyaki (savoury pancake)
Tonkatsu (deep fried pork cutlet)
Omuraisu (rice in omelette)
Gyudon (beef bowl)
Sukiyaki (hot pot)

Does anyone know of any good websites for pictures of Japanese modern clothing for towns women?

Question:

Im a doing a project for uni where i need to design 6 Japanese styles but they need to be towns women traditional MODERN clothing of today no kimonos! Would be very helpful if you can come up with any good websites or pictures will appreciate it very much.
Thanks

Answer:

What is "traditional modern" clothing?

I lost my passport here in Japan. And I will go back in the Philippines barely a month by now. What will I do?

Question:

I already reported it to the police station where I suspectedly lost my passport. Please help me. :(

Answer:

Go to the nearest Consulate of the Philippines and ask them directly what options you have.

Diference between empiricism and positivism?

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Answer:

Does this question have anything to do with Japan?

Any Paul Smith Stores in Shinjuku or Shibuya, Tokyo?

Question:

Are there any Paul Smith stores inside of Isetan Men's(Shinjuku) or Seibu Shibuya?

Where can I find Paul Smith stores in Tokyo - preferably the ones in Shinjuku or Shibuya?
Could you give me the address and "how-to-get-there" info?

Answer:

Seibu Shibuya : B-4F
https://www2.seibu.jp/wsc-customer-app/p…

Isetan men's : 6F
http://www.isetan.co.jp/icm2/jsp/store/s…

It seem almost all department stores in Shinjuku and Shibuya have Paul Smith's stores (I'm not sure big or small).

I am Kublai Khan, the Great Khan!?

Question:

My lands stretch from sunrise to sunset! I reach out my hand, and all men tremble! I ride with the horde at my back! We conquer everything before us! We attack! We conquer! We are fearless, and unstoppable! From the far Danube, to the heart of ancient China, we ride, and no enemy is left alive!

My warriors!?

HA!

There are none greater in all the world!

And these "samurai" who stand against us!

US!!!

They are fools, and will die like fools!

There Japan, will be, mine!

This, I promise!

Answer:

You don't need to brag about your empire.
Mongolians have already conquered the Sumo world in Japan.

Do you have to be a citizen of japan to get a job?

Question:

Do you need to be a citizen to get a job in Japan if not do they have a website like monster.com there

Answer:

No. Legally you need permission to work though. That would usually mean having a work visa issued by the government. You would get one by being offered work from a Japanese company. They would then sponsor your visa.

If you're married to a permanent resident of Japan you're also allowed to work in Japan.

Some people work illegally in Japan.

Some people do "visa runs". For example, a lot of countries' citizens have a 90 day period they're allowed to stay in Japan as a visitor. No real visa is needed. You just can't overstay the 90 days. You could go to Japan, find a job, then if they're unwilling to sponsor your visa, you just leave the country briefly before the time expires, then when you come back your 90 days are refreshed. It's still not legal though to work, although I've heard some people do that. You'd have to wonder why the company isn't willing to sponsor your visa though. It's not really a difficult thing to do, especially if you plan on being around awhile.

Yes, there are websites like Monster. They're in Japanese though. Like someone said, there's gaijinpot.com. Also ohayosensei.com. Those sites advertise mainly English teaching jobs, and usually a bachelor degree is needed for most of those jobs.

If you need to, do some googling, and you'll find lots of job sites for jobs in Japan. A lot of them just repeat information from each other. Same jobs listed under various sites, mostly English teaching.

There are other ways to get jobs in Japan. There's the JET Programme. If you've graduated university, you can apply for that. It's a very established programme run by the Japanese government to get young, educated native English speakers (and other language speakers) to come to Japan mainly to be assistant English teachers in public schools.

Once you're in Japan, things change. You're open to new opportunities. If you've got Japanese skills, you can also look up jobs in local papers, or even apply directly to companies without them advertising.

If you're a relatively normal, nice, educated person, once you're in Japan, people may start offering you jobs without you even looking. Once word is out that there's a new native English speaker around, some people will probably want you to teach them (or their kids) privately. Usually the money's not bad either.